Bha for Equality
Analysis
Bha for Equality is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in March 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03818058). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Bha for Equality reported income of £2.4m and spending of £2.4m, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £1.9m to £2.4m (+28%), an average of +6.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Bha for Equality sits at the 94th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include World Obesity Federation (£2.4m), Peacehaven House (£2.4m) and Franciscan Missionaries of Mary UK CIO (£2.4m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 99%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £475k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 41 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.1%
- Charitable activities 99%
- Investments 0.6%
In the charity's own words
BHA exists to improve the lives and change the futures of BME and other marginalised communities, through service delivery and by contributing to policy development to ensure diversity and equality are integral to mainstream health strategies.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| World Obesity Federation | London | £2.4m |
| Peacehaven House | Southport | £2.4m |
| Franciscan Missionaries of Mary UK CIO | London | £2.4m |
| Great Lakes Outreach | Chesham | £2.4m |