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Vital Projects

Also known as: Bradford and Airedale Mental Health Advocacy Group, Bamhag

VITAL (Value, Involve, Talk Advocate & Link) were previously known as Bradford and Airedale Mental Health Advocacy Group (BAMHAG) is a service user led mental health organisation and was established in 1989. Our mission is to ensure that the vulnerable and disadvantaged have a voice within the health and social care framework, whilst supported by experts by experience. www.vitalprojects.org.uk

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Activities & Mission

VITAL (Value, Involve, Talk Advocate & Link) were previously known as Bradford and Airedale Mental Health Advocacy Group (BAMHAG) is a service user led mental health organisation and was established in 1989. Our mission is to ensure that the vulnerable and disadvantaged have a voice within the health and social care framework, whilst supported by experts by experience. www.vitalprojects.org.uk

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£162,278
Latest Expenditure
£161,100

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 99.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 99.3%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£162,278
£161,1000 / 6
2024
£192,343
£201,2310 / 6
2023
£189,066
£199,7010 / 10
2022
£203,520
£187,6300 / 10
2021
£211,522
£190,4800 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Vital Projects

What does Vital Projects do?

VITAL (Value, Involve, Talk Advocate & Link) were previously known as Bradford and Airedale Mental Health Advocacy Group (BAMHAG) is a service user led mental health organisation and was established in 1989. Our mission is to ensure that the vulnerable and disadvantaged have a voice within the health and social care framework, whilst supported by experts by experience. www.vitalprojects.org.uk

How much income did Vital Projects report in 2025?

Vital Projects reported total income of £162k and reported expenditure of £161k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Vital Projects registered as a charity?

Vital Projects was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 December 2013 as charity number 1155071. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Vital Projects?

Vital Projects is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sara Firth. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Vital Projects operate?

Vital Projects operates in Bradford City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Vital Projects a registered charity?

Yes — Vital Projects is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155071.

Details

Address
TRADEFORCE BUILDING
CORNWALL PLACE
BRADFORD
BD8 7JT
Registration Date
18 December 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5039171
Charity Number
1155071

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Trustees

Sara Firth Chair
Chris Buckley
Colin Perry
JACQUELINE OLDROYD
Richard Ellis
TREVOR RAMSAY

Also Known As

  • Bradford and Airedale Mental Health Advocacy Group
  • Bamhag

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