Birkheads Wild CIO
Analysis
Birkheads Wild CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. It was registered in June 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Birkheads Wild CIO reported income of £323k and spending of £274k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from October 2024 to October 2025, income grew from £309k to £323k (+4.5%), an average of +4.5% a year. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Birkheads Wild CIO sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Viewpoint (£323k), Knowledge Is Light Foundation (£324k) and Amen Church of Christ (£323k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Birkheads Wild supports young people in Gateshead and the wider North East area to build a better future for themselves - using the outdoors. By using the outdoors we help young people to grow in skills and confidence, to think for themselves and become more fulfilled. Our work helps young people to understand themselves better, to feel a sense of belonging, to grow in skills and confidence.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Viewpoint | Hertfordshire | £323k |
| Knowledge Is Light Foundation | Leicester | £324k |
| Amen Church of Christ | London | £323k |
| Chatterbus CIO | Surrey | £324k |