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Registered charity · No. 1179442CIO2-4 Bournville Lane

Birmingham Community Matters

Birmingham Community Matters is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, based in 2-4 Bournville Lane.

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Birmingham Community Matters is a registered charity (number 1179442) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £172,019 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Matters?

Registered charity number
1179442
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
2-4 Bournville Lane
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£172,019

What does Birmingham Community Matters do?

BCM provides small community and voluntary groups with peer to peer, face-to-face support, enabling them to be more effective in their communities. To do this surgeries are held in informal venues across Birmingham where anyone with an idea to improve their community are welcome to visit. Additionally, workshops focused on topics such as funding and wider networking events take place.

What causes is Birmingham Community Matters registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Birmingham Community Matters yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birmingham Community Matters 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham Community Matters a legitimate charity?
Yes. Birmingham Community Matters is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179442) 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 Matters's charity number?
Birmingham Community Matters's charity number is 1179442. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1179442?
Search 1179442 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 Matters do?
BCM provides small community and voluntary groups with peer to peer, face-to-face support, enabling them to be more effective in their communities. To do this surgeries are held in informal venues across Birmingham where anyone with an idea to improve their community are welcome to visit. Additionally, workshops focused on topics such as funding and wider networking events take place.
Does Birmingham Community Matters have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birmingham Community Matters. 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 Matters?
Birmingham Community Matters's website is http://www.birminghamcommunitymatters.org.uk — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.