Sandwell Irish Society
Analysis
Sandwell Irish Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Bromwich. It was registered in November 2006, 20 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Sandwell Irish Society reported income of £17k and spending of £7,763, leaving 55% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £41k to £17k (-58%), an average of -20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 158%. Over the whole period it spent 118% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Sandwell Irish Society sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Norfolk Diabetes Trust t/a Diabetes Norfolk (£17k), Hesed Shlomo Hakohen Charitable Trust (£17k) and Mercy Universal (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We work specifically but not exclusively with the Irish/Irish Traveller communities; we offer information/advice on a range of topics; we liaise with service providers to ensure there is awareness of the aspirations and needs of Irish people and how these can be met in a culturally appropriate way; we organise social/cultural events, also work with others to plan/contribute to local activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Norfolk Diabetes Trust t/a Diabetes Norfolk | Norfolk | £17k |
| Hesed Shlomo Hakohen Charitable Trust | Wembley | £17k |
| Mercy Universal | Luton | £17k |
| Fareham Men's Shed | Hampshire | £17k |