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United By 2022 Charity

Also known as: United by Birmingham 2022 Legacy Charity, United by Birmingham 2022 Legacy Charity Limited

United By 2022 is the legacy charity born from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Our activities are mostly in the West Midlands and provide community work experience opportunities for young people experiencing disadvantages, build capacity in community organisations, supply local volunteers to civic, cultural and sports events taking place in the region.

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Activities & Mission

United By 2022 is the legacy charity born from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Our activities are mostly in the West Midlands and provide community work experience opportunities for young people experiencing disadvantages, build capacity in community organisations, supply local volunteers to civic, cultural and sports events taking place in the region.

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
£3,415,005
Latest Expenditure
£3,228,393

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 86% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £196,248
Charitable Activities £3,191,662
Other Trading £2,100
Investments £24,495
Other Income £500

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,228,393
Raising Funds £0
Governance £6,880
Grants to Institutions £789,601
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,415,005
£3,228,393£3,228,393£581,917£453,64619 / 20
2024
£1,614,598
£1,604,474£1,604,474£395,305£331,47013 / 20
2023
£323,767
£78,4350 / 0
2022
£228,606
£88,7570 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about United By 2022 Charity

What does United By 2022 Charity do?

United By 2022 is the legacy charity born from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Our activities are mostly in the West Midlands and provide community work experience opportunities for young people experiencing disadvantages, build capacity in community organisations, supply local volunteers to civic, cultural and sports events taking place in the region.

How much income did United By 2022 Charity report in 2025?

United By 2022 Charity reported total income of £3.42m and reported expenditure of £3.23m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is United By 2022 Charity?

United By 2022 Charity has a program ratio of 94.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was United By 2022 Charity registered as a charity?

United By 2022 Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 2021 as charity number 1193875. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs United By 2022 Charity?

United By 2022 Charity is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alexandra Elizabeth Eustace. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does United By 2022 Charity operate?

United By 2022 Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is United By 2022 Charity a registered charity?

Yes — United By 2022 Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1193875.

Details

Address
United By 2022 Charity
CO Gowling WLG UK LLP Two Snowhill
Snow Hill Queensway
BIRMINGHAM
B4 6WR
Registration Date
22 March 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5177832
Charity Number
1193875

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Trustees

Alexandra Elizabeth Eustace Chair
Craig Edmondson
Also governs 1 other charity
Eleanor May Simmonds OBE
Harjinder Kaur Millington
James Peter Rigby
Also governs 2 other charities
Rajdeep Kandola
Sir David Thompson QPM DL
Stuart David Flint
Zephaniah Chukwudum

Also Known As

  • United by Birmingham 2022 Legacy Charity
  • United by Birmingham 2022 Legacy Charity Limited

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