# FRIENDS OF BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1196813
- **Other names:** BFRIENDS FRIENDS OF BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Nov. 29, 2021
- **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=1196813


## Contact

- **Address:** One Avenue Road, Aston
- **Postcode:** b6 4DU
- **Phone:** 01213033921
- **Email:** lee.yale-helms@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE LOOKED AFTER, IN CARE OR ARE CARE LEAVERS THROUGH THE PROVISION OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING GRANTS, ITEMS, SERVICES, FACILITIES AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING WITH SUCH CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE FOLLOWING:(A) RELIEF OR PREVENTION OF POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP;(B) ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION INCLUDING TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORING;(C) PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF GOOD MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH;(D) ADVANCEMENT OF THE ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE; AND(E) RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SPORTS AND ACCESS TO GREEN SPACES.

**Activities:** Charitable support to vulnerable children and families open to Birmingham Children's Trust, including volunteer support and fundraising for activities which support the Trust.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Birmingham City



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 31, 2025 | £271179 | £363961 | — | — |
| Jan. 31, 2024 | £491613 | £491613 | — | — |
| Jan. 31, 2023 | £292692 | £257858 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Lee Anthony Kenneth Yale-Helms** (Chair) — appointed Nov. 29, 2021
- Ama Agbeze — appointed Oct. 30, 2024
- Asma Zaid Mohamed Al-Naamani — appointed Nov. 26, 2025
- Daniel Paul Hickman — appointed Nov. 29, 2021
- Hamish James Munro — appointed Nov. 29, 2021
- Joshua Andrew Cronin — appointed Nov. 29, 2021
- Leigh Garbutt — appointed Nov. 29, 2021
- Lisa Jamieson — appointed July 30, 2025
- Shannon Kaylea Grace Cole — appointed Dec. 26, 2025