The Border Consortium
Also known as: The Thailand Burma Border Consortium, Tbbc
TBC PROVIDES FOOD, SHELTER, NON FOOD ITEMS AND CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT TO BURMESE REFUGEES AND DISPLACED PERSONS. IT ALSO RESEARCHES THE ROOT CAUSES OF DISPLACEMENT AND REFUGEE OUTFLOWS AND ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF THE REFUGEES AND DISPLACED PERSONS.
Activities & Mission
TBC PROVIDES FOOD, SHELTER, NON FOOD ITEMS AND CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT TO BURMESE REFUGEES AND DISPLACED PERSONS. IT ALSO RESEARCHES THE ROOT CAUSES OF DISPLACEMENT AND REFUGEE OUTFLOWS AND ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF THE REFUGEES AND DISPLACED PERSONS.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 82% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £26,615,930 | £26,680,650 | £26,668,110 | £12,851,030 | £2,425,500 | 66 / 0 |
| 2023 | £22,267,230 | £21,760,540 | £21,749,850 | £12,915,740 | £2,461,940 | 62 / 0 |
| 2022 | £21,280,770 | £20,380,000 | £20,363,950 | £12,365,150 | £1,869,010 | 62 / 0 |
| 2021 | £23,803,920 | £16,869,920 | £16,869,520 | £11,372,700 | £2,222,020 | 58 / 0 |
| 2020 | £14,671,780 | £14,193,170 | £13,963,800 | £4,809,320 | £2,138,010 | 58 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Border Consortium
What does The Border Consortium do?
TBC PROVIDES FOOD, SHELTER, NON FOOD ITEMS AND CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT TO BURMESE REFUGEES AND DISPLACED PERSONS. IT ALSO RESEARCHES THE ROOT CAUSES OF DISPLACEMENT AND REFUGEE OUTFLOWS AND ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF THE REFUGEES AND DISPLACED PERSONS.
How much income did The Border Consortium report in 2024?
The Border Consortium reported total income of £26.62m and reported expenditure of £26.68m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Border Consortium?
The Border Consortium has a program ratio of 100.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Border Consortium registered as a charity?
The Border Consortium was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 May 2005 as charity number 1109476. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs The Border Consortium?
The Border Consortium is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Davenport Thomson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Border Consortium operate?
The Border Consortium operates across 2 areas: Burma and Thailand.
Is The Border Consortium a registered charity?
Yes — The Border Consortium is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109476.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Thailand Burma Border Consortium
- Tbbc
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated