--- title: "Birmingham Irish Association — check charity number 1072258 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Birmingham Irish Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1072258. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 205 Wheelers Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birmingham-irish-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:29:01.389Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Birmingham Irish Association is a registered charity (number 1072258) 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 £727,580 (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 Irish Association? Registered charity number 1072258 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 205 Wheelers Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £727,580 Website [www.birish.org.uk](http://www.birish.org.uk/) ## What does Birmingham Irish Association do? Birmingham Irish Association enhances the lives of thousands of people throughout Birmingham by providing quality advice and support services. BIA provides help with health issues, family support, tackling social isolation, bereavement, befriending and to promote Irish culture and heritage ## What causes is Birmingham Irish Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Birmingham Irish Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birmingham Irish Association 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=birmingham-irish-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.birish.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Birmingham Irish Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Birmingham Irish Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1072258) 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 Irish Association's charity number? Birmingham Irish Association's charity number is 1072258. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1072258? Search 1072258 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 Irish Association do? Birmingham Irish Association enhances the lives of thousands of people throughout Birmingham by providing quality advice and support services. BIA provides help with health issues, family support, tackling social isolation, bereavement, befriending and to promote Irish culture and heritage Does Birmingham Irish Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birmingham Irish Association. 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 Irish Association? Birmingham Irish Association's website is http://www.birish.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](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/1072258).