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.
Grants
The Border Consortium makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £20,300,766
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- people of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- What it supports
- overseas aid or famine relief and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £14,067,051 | £20,300,766 | £20,299,232 | £6,445,451 | £2,168,457 | 60 / 2 |
| 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 |
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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 2025?
The Border Consortium reported total income of £14.07m and reported expenditure of £20.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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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Registry Information
Trustees
Also Known As
- The Thailand Burma Border Consortium
- Tbbc
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated