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title: "Birmingham Community Hosting Network — check charity number 1151763 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Birmingham Community Hosting Network a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1151763. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Scott House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birmingham-community-hosting-network
retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:05:37.623Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Birmingham Community Hosting Network is a registered charity (number 1151763) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £94,953 (year ending 2025-04-01). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Birmingham Community Hosting Network?

Registered charity number

1151763

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Scott House

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01)

£94,953

Website

[www.birchnetwork.org](http://www.birchnetwork.org/)

## What does Birmingham Community Hosting Network do?

Providing support through community hospitality to vulnerable asylum seekers in the West Midlands, including:- Hosting Network: short term accommodation for destitute asylum seekers in the homes of volunteers- Family Befriending: befriending scheme for young refugees living the UK without their families

## What causes is Birmingham Community Hosting Network registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Birmingham Community Hosting Network yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birmingham Community Hosting Network is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham Community Hosting Network a legitimate charity?

Yes. Birmingham Community Hosting Network is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1151763) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Birmingham Community Hosting Network's charity number?

Birmingham Community Hosting Network's charity number is 1151763. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1151763?

Search 1151763 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Birmingham Community Hosting Network do?

Providing support through community hospitality to vulnerable asylum seekers in the West Midlands, including:- Hosting Network: short term accommodation for destitute asylum seekers in the homes of volunteers- Family Befriending: befriending scheme for young refugees living the UK without their families

Does Birmingham Community Hosting Network have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birmingham Community Hosting Network. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Birmingham Community Hosting Network?

Birmingham Community Hosting Network's website is http://www.birchnetwork.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1151763).