The Birmingham Diocesan Board Of Finance

THE BDBF AIMS TO PROMOTE, FACILITATE AND ASSIST WITH THE WORK AND PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN THE DIOCESE OF BIRMINGHAM.

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Activities & Mission

THE BDBF AIMS TO PROMOTE, FACILITATE AND ASSIST WITH THE WORK AND PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN THE DIOCESE OF BIRMINGHAM.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Birmingham City Sandwell Solihull Warwickshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£15,770,000

Latest Expenditure

£13,594,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 67% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 58% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £12,400,000

Charitable Activities £323,000

Other Trading £482,000

Investments £855,000

Other Income £1,710,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £13,478,000

Raising Funds £111,000

Governance £149,000

Grants to Institutions £868,000

Other Expenditure £5,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£15,770,000	£13,594,000	£13,478,000	£48,441,000	£4,463,000	74 / 0
2023	£11,781,000	£12,411,000	£12,295,000	£45,668,000	£4,307,000	66 / 0
2022	£12,707,000	£13,027,000	£12,895,000	£46,160,000	£5,569,000	77 / 0
2021	£11,687,000	£11,514,000	£11,392,000	£47,741,000	£6,151,000	83 / 0
2020	£12,256,000	£10,990,000	£10,803,000	£46,074,000	£6,173,000	85 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Birmingham Diocesan Board Of Finance

What does The Birmingham Diocesan Board Of Finance do?

THE BDBF AIMS TO PROMOTE, FACILITATE AND ASSIST WITH THE WORK AND PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN THE DIOCESE OF BIRMINGHAM.

How much income did The Birmingham Diocesan Board Of Finance report in 2024?

The Birmingham Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £15.77m and reported expenditure of £13.59m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Birmingham Diocesan Board Of Finance?

The Birmingham Diocesan Board Of Finance has a program ratio of 85.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Birmingham Diocesan Board Of Finance registered as a charity?

The Birmingham Diocesan Board Of Finance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 September 1966 as charity number 249403. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs The Birmingham Diocesan Board Of Finance?

The Birmingham Diocesan Board Of Finance is governed by a board of 25 trustees. The chair of trustees is Steven Murray Skakel. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Birmingham Diocesan Board Of Finance operate?

The Birmingham Diocesan Board Of Finance operates across 4 areas: Birmingham City, Sandwell, Solihull and Warwickshire.

Is The Birmingham Diocesan Board Of Finance a registered charity?

Yes — The Birmingham Diocesan Board Of Finance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249403.