The James Charities

PROVISION OF SHELTERED ACCOMMODATION FOR THE NEEDY ELDERLY

Activities & Mission

PROVISION OF SHELTERED ACCOMMODATION FOR THE NEEDY ELDERLY

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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.

Local Authority

Birmingham City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£519,319

Latest Expenditure

£466,274

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 73% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 15.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,809

Charitable Activities £240,447

Other Trading £0

Investments £16,434

Other Income £258,629

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £465,734

Raising Funds £540

Governance £69,915

Grants to Institutions £0

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£519,319	£466,274	£465,734	£484,124	£311,403	2 / 0
2024	£225,508	£253,138				0 / 0
2023	£226,352	£194,911				0 / 0
2022	£206,847	£162,259				0 / 0
2021	£190,526	£208,379				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The James Charities

What does The James Charities do?

PROVISION OF SHELTERED ACCOMMODATION FOR THE NEEDY ELDERLY

How much income did The James Charities report in 2025?

The James Charities reported total income of £519k and reported expenditure of £466k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The James Charities?

The James Charities has a program ratio of 89.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The James Charities registered as a charity?

The James Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 1963 as charity number 217047. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The James Charities?

The James Charities 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 James Charities operate?

The James Charities operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The James Charities a registered charity?

Yes — The James Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 217047.