Cross Border Initiatives
Analysis
Cross Border Initiatives is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bournemouth. It was registered in January 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, economic/community development/employment and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under human rights and equality. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Cross Border Initiatives reported income of £18k and spending of £16k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £536 to £18k (+3283%), an average of +141% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 1027%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 700 England and Wales charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, Cross Border Initiatives sits at the 33rd percentile: it is larger than about 33% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Menstrual Health Project (£18k), It's All About Culture (£18k) and Loving Classroom UK Limited (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
CBI provides tools, strategy development and psychosocial support to those working in frontline roles . It also provides team development and addresses issues of organisational culture which limit groups achieving their objectives. Our primary focus is upon young people in positions of sex or labour exploitation and in supporting those who serve and protect vulnerable adults and children.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Menstrual Health Project | Surrey | £18k |
| It's All About Culture | Dorset | £18k |
| Loving Classroom UK Limited | London | £18k |
| Stockport Pride | Stockport | £19k |