Bryony House Limited
Analysis
Bryony House Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Birmingham. It was registered in July 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00551609). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Bryony House Limited reported income of £1.2m and spending of £1.3m, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £1.2m to £1.2m (+6.4%), an average of +1.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 19%. Over the whole period it spent 112% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Bryony House Limited sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 95th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St James' Centre (Derby) (£1.2m), The Hospital of St John the Evangelist and of St Anne in Okeham (£1.2m) and SidLife Limited (£1.2m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from investments 65% and donations and legacies 35%. Charitable activities took 0.0% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £62k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 32 people.
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline. 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
- Donations 35%
- Investments 65%
In the charity's own words
Providing care and support for the elderly frail and financial assistance in cases of hardship.
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St James' Centre (Derby) | Derby | £1.2m |
| The Hospital of St John the Evangelist and of St Anne in Okeham | Oakham | £1.2m |
| SidLife Limited | Devon | £1.2m |
| North Devon Against Domestic Abuse Limited | Barnstaple | £1.2m |