# BIRMINGHAM OPEN SPACES FORUM

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1170171
- **Other names:** BOSF
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Nov. 15, 2016
- **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=1170171


## Contact

- **Address:** SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE, THE WHITE HOUSE, KINGS HEATH PARK, VICARAGE ROAD, KINGS HEATH
- **Postcode:** B14 7TQ
- **Phone:** 07882068561
- **Email:** INFO@BOSF.ORG.UK
- **Website:** www.bosf.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** A)TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE ENJOYMENT, UNDERSTANDING, APPLICATION AND CONSERVATION OF OPEN SPACES WITHIN THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM.B)TO PROMOTE THE PROTECTION, CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF BIRMINGHAM.C)TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE OPEN SPACES WITHIN THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM AS RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS.

**Activities:** BOSF provides a support network for friends groups. BOSF also offer opportunities for groups & individuals interested in open spaces to share knowledge and experience. This is in the form of regular information digests, funding advice, networking opportunities and training.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Education/training, Environment/conservation/heritage, Recreation
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Birmingham City



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £159707 | £190701 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £219666 | £187285 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £207946 | £183932 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £249164 | £135843 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £111859 | £86085 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **CHRIS BLYTHE** (Chair) — appointed July 15, 2015
- Alicia Grande Cristobal — appointed July 10, 2017
- Christina Nijjar — appointed April 26, 2023
- EMMA BRIONY WOOLF — appointed Jan. 15, 2005
- Fran Elder — appointed April 26, 2023
- Melanie Checkley — appointed April 26, 2023
- Nathan Worton — appointed April 26, 2023
- Robert Brown — appointed April 26, 2023
- Steve Watson — appointed April 26, 2023