Birds of Paradise (TJ)
Analysis
Birds of Paradise (TJ) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Blackburn. It was registered in October 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, religious activities and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Birds of Paradise (TJ) reported income of £124k and spending of £30k, leaving 76% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £5,852 to £124k (+2020%), an average of +115% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 3051%. Over the whole period it spent 19% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Birds of Paradise (TJ) sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ealing Anchor Foundation (£124k), The Millie Wright Children's Charity (£124k) and Al-Haqq Academy (£124k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
1) To cater for the religious needs of SEN children and adults. 2) To advise and assist other organisations to meet the needs of children and adults with SEN. 3) Establish an advisory centre and provide training for individuals and organisations who work with SEN children and adults. 4) Provide respite for carers of Muslim children and adults with SEN.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ealing Anchor Foundation | Greenford | £124k |
| The Millie Wright Children's Charity | York | £124k |
| Al-Haqq Academy | Kent | £124k |
| Eastbourne Bird Aid CIO | Hailsham | £124k |