# BIRMINGHAM IRISH ASSOCIATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1072258
- **Other names:** I.W.I.C, IRISH IN BIRMINGHAM, IRISH WELFARE AND INFORMATION CENTRE
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 3, 1998
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1072258


## Contact

- **Address:** The Irish Centre, 205 Wheelers Lane, BIRMINGHAM
- **Postcode:** B13 0ST
- **Phone:** 01216046111
- **Email:** info@birish.org.uk
- **Website:** www.birish.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS FOR WHICH THE COMPANY IS ESTABLISHED ARE TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF BIRMINGHAM AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS (HEREINAFTER CALLED "THE AREA OF BENEFIT") WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO THOSE WHO ARE IRISH OR WHO ARE OF IRISH DESCENT. IN PARTICULAR, TO ADVANCE RELIGION, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, RELIEVE SICKNESS AND OLD AGE, PRESERVE AND PROTECT GOOD HEALTH AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS

**Activities:** Birmingham Irish Association enhances the lives of thousands of people throughout Birmingham by providing quality advice and support services.  BIA provides help with health issues, family support, tackling social isolation, bereavement, befriending and to promote Irish culture and heritage

**Area of benefit:** BIRMINGHAM AND SURROUNDING AREAS




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing, Arts/culture/heritage/science
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Birmingham City



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £727580 | £688898 | £600891 | 15 |
| March 31, 2024 | £539957 | £701001 | £562209 | 15 |
| March 31, 2023 | £651516 | £774213 | £723253 | 20 |
| March 31, 2022 | £682907 | £717426 | £869442 | 21 |
| March 31, 2021 | £1040386 | £692370 | £903961 | 18 |



## Trustees

- Alan Downton — appointed March 6, 2024
- Deirdre Smyth — appointed May 1, 2024
- Edward O'Connor — appointed Oct. 10, 2023
- Joan Bernadette Smith — appointed Nov. 23, 2015
- MICHAEL PETER O'BRIEN — appointed Nov. 23, 2021
- Rev EAMONN CORDUFF