What is the financial size of FOCUS BIRMINGHAM?

FOCUS BIRMINGHAM is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £4,058,694 and total expenditure of £3,806,930.

How does FOCUS BIRMINGHAM allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 96.4% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 3.6% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

What is the workforce structure of FOCUS BIRMINGHAM?

FOCUS BIRMINGHAM employs 142 staff members and is supported by 43 volunteers.

Does FOCUS BIRMINGHAM receive government funding?

Yes. Approximately 71.3% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does FOCUS BIRMINGHAM pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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FOCUS BIRMINGHAM

#1065745

Charitable company•Large•Registered

www.focusbirmingham.org.uk

The charity aims to provide high quality, innovative services to blind, visually impaired and those with profound disabilities across the west midlands. It intends to become known as a centre of excellence, working in partnership with others to develop pathways of care and support that achieve the best possible outcomes for people.

Registered address

Focus, 48-62 Woodville Road, Harborne, BIRMINGHAM, B17 9AT

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£4,058,694

Expenditure

All activities

£3,806,930

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£400,000

Total Assets

Gross assets

£2,605,992

Working Capital

Liquidity

£619,470

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 8,683 similar large charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

1.3 months

Median: 3.8 monthsBelow typical

Income Growth (1yr)

25.4%

Median: 7.4%Top quartile

Spending Efficiency

96.4%

Median: 97.8%Around typical

Income Concentration

124.8%

Median: 87.9%Below typical

Fundraising ROI

29.5x

Median: 19.2xAround typical

Income Volatility

14.3%

Median: 20.6%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

85.1%

Median: 82.9%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

4.9%

Median: 7.8%Around typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

96.4%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

29.5%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

11.8%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

1.3 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

13.9%

Government Reliance

% of income

71.3%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 12482

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

25.4%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

4.9%

Volatility

Stable

14.3%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Stable

Governance

Employees

Staff count

142

Volunteers

Volunteer count

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

0.3:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£28,582

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

0.7%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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