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The Harborne Parish Lands Charity

THE CHARITY WORKS WITHIN THE ANCIENT PARISH OF HARBORNE (HARBORNE & SMETHWICK AND PARTS OF QUINTON AND BEARWOOD). IT PROVIDES GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANISATIONS WHICH SUPPORT PEOPLE IN THE AREA AND ALSO PROVIDES HOUSING WITH SUPPORT FOR 100 ELDELY OR DISABLED PEOPLE

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Activities & Mission

THE CHARITY WORKS WITHIN THE ANCIENT PARISH OF HARBORNE (HARBORNE & SMETHWICK AND PARTS OF QUINTON AND BEARWOOD). IT PROVIDES GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANISATIONS WHICH SUPPORT PEOPLE IN THE AREA AND ALSO PROVIDES HOUSING WITH SUPPORT FOR 100 ELDELY OR DISABLED PEOPLE

Grants

The Harborne Parish Lands Charity makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£222,850
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
What it supports
the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation or housing

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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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

Latest Income
£1,970,340
Latest Expenditure
£2,013,973

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 45% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 366). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 35% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 14.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £1,167,561
Other Trading £0
Investments £802,705
Other Income £74

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,810,658
Raising Funds £203,315
Governance £82,953
Grants to Institutions £222,850
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,970,340
£2,013,973£1,810,658£22,889,212£7,020,93513 / 2
2024
£1,872,928
£2,160,287£1,888,852£22,761,733£1,723,93511 / 1
2023
£1,663,970
£1,831,189£1,455,831£22,497,906£2,145,86811 / 1
2022
£1,568,349
£1,510,655£1,273,467£21,806,963£2,190,96012 / 1
2021
£1,453,078
£1,278,718£1,080,044£22,184,219£1,880,25612 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Harborne Parish Lands Charity

What does The Harborne Parish Lands Charity do?

THE CHARITY WORKS WITHIN THE ANCIENT PARISH OF HARBORNE (HARBORNE & SMETHWICK AND PARTS OF QUINTON AND BEARWOOD). IT PROVIDES GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANISATIONS WHICH SUPPORT PEOPLE IN THE AREA AND ALSO PROVIDES HOUSING WITH SUPPORT FOR 100 ELDELY OR DISABLED PEOPLE

How much income did The Harborne Parish Lands Charity report in 2025?

The Harborne Parish Lands Charity reported total income of £1.97m and reported expenditure of £2.01m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Harborne Parish Lands Charity?

The Harborne Parish Lands Charity has a program ratio of 91.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 366 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Harborne Parish Lands Charity registered as a charity?

The Harborne Parish Lands Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 May 1979 as charity number 219031. It has been registered for 47 years.

Who runs The Harborne Parish Lands Charity?

The Harborne Parish Lands Charity is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Harborne Parish Lands Charity operate?

The Harborne Parish Lands Charity operates across 2 areas: Birmingham City and Sandwell.

Is The Harborne Parish Lands Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Harborne Parish Lands Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 219031.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
21 May 1979
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
219031
Charity Number
219031

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Trustees

HARBORNE AND SMETHWICK CHARITABLE TRUST

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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