Alvechurch Communities Together
Analysis
Alvechurch Communities Together is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Birmingham. It was registered in December 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, economic/community development/employment and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07308396). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Alvechurch Communities Together reported income of £146k and spending of £151k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £117k to £146k (+24%), an average of +5.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2024, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Alvechurch Communities Together sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Grove Community Project (£146k), Red Lion House Charity (£146k) and The Bradfield Club (£145k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Activities are aimed at the 10-13 age group and develop independence and self confidence. Sessions include 2 youth diner groups and a drop in youth club in the evening. There are targeted activity sessions teaching new skills, craft sessions, health and well being plus games and outdoor activities.Activities for those over age 65 are aimed at reducing isolation through a weekly friendship group.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Community Project | Birmingham | £146k |
| Red Lion House Charity | Staffordshire | £146k |
| The Bradfield Club | London | £145k |
| England Squash Masters | Chelmsford | £146k |