Birtenshaw
Analysis
Birtenshaw is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bolton. It was registered in July 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02978546). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Birtenshaw reported income of £28.1m and spending of £23.9m, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £17.5m to £28.1m (+60%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 20%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Birtenshaw sits at the 99th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 100th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Mirus - Wales (£28.1m), The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy Charitable Trust (£28.2m) and The Brendoncare Foundation (£27.8m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 97% and investments 1.2%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. It employed 491 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.0%
- Charitable activities 97%
- Investments 1.2%
- Other 1.8%
In the charity's own words
Birtenshaw operates a special school, college, eight specialist children's homes, including a short break centre, and provides domiciliary care & therapies.The charity supports children, young people and young adults who have a moderate to severe learning disability, including Autistic Spectrum conditions and those with a significant physical disability/impairment including complex health needs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Mirus - Wales | Llanishen | £28.1m |
| The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy Charitable Trust | Lingfield | £28.2m |
| The Brendoncare Foundation | Hampshire | £27.8m |
| Cobalt Health | Cheltenham | £28.2m |