Finance Score: 5

Governance Score: 6

Support Score: 7

Liabilities <10%: +3
Pension deficit: -1
Fundraising costs low: +3

Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3

Grant maker support: +7

Overall GiG Score: 18

BID SERVICES

Working to improve the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people and those in need by reason of age, ill health or disability.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

This charity has a robust balance sheet
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
Fundraising costs are unusually low relative to funds raised
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and dynamic in terms of composition

Financial issues to consider:

There is a pension deficit of £215,000

Established: 28 years

www.bid.org.uk

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Y/E		Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/03/23		£5,706	£5,717	£-10	£232	£5,894	£5,232	11	151	112
31/03/22		£5,127	£4,842	£284	£108	£5,810	£5,134	12.7	98	112
31/03/21		£5,065	£4,660	£405	£63	£5,284	£4,776	12.3	101	92
31/03/20	*	£5,157	£5,005	£152	£234	£4,772	£4,423	10.6	103	111
31/03/19		£5,037	£4,818	£219	£230	£4,600	£4,300	10.7	104	49
31/03/18	*	£4,703	£4,841	£-139	£118	£4,375	£4,134	10.2	102	0
31/03/17	*	£4,450	£4,525	£-75	£180	£4,741	£4,407	11.7	112	0
31/03/16	*	£5,100	£5,283	£-183	£203	£4,749	£4,486	10.2	127	0
31/03/15		£5,122	£5,286	£-165	£294	£6,080	£5,790	13.1	123	0
31/03/14		£5,812	£5,809	£3	£141	£6,276	£5,921	12.2	133	0
31/03/13		£5,406	£5,366	£40	£137	£6,250	£5,924	13.2	139	0
31/03/12		£4,750	£4,596	£154	£130	£6,210	£5,945	15.5	127	0
31/03/11		£3,845	£3,758	£87	£122	£6,056	£5,765	18.4	96	0
31/03/10		£4,442	£4,044	£398	£142	£5,969	£5,664	16.8	119	0
31/03/09		£4,637	£3,935	£701	£173	£5,571	£5,325	16.2	104	0
31/03/08		£4,462	£3,830	£633	£198	£4,884	£4,708	14.8	102	0
31/03/07	*	£3,738	£3,542	£196	£152	£4,285	£4,177	14.2	98	0
31/03/06		£3,653	£3,339	£314	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/05		£3,893	£3,214	£678	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/04		£3,459	£2,702	£756	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 4.2%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 4.1%
Senior Staff Costs/Total Spending: 3%
Highest pay band: £80,000-£90,000
Liabilities/Assets: 7%
Liabilities/Income: 8%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 89%
Reserves/Spending: 11 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 4 months
Quick Ratio: 3.3

Asset Split ?

Listed activities

Disability
Economic/Community Development/Employment
Education/Training

How it operates

Provides advocacy/advice/information
Provides human resources
Provides services

Where it operates

Throughout England,

Who it helps

People With Disabilities

Who works here?

151 employees
112 volunteers

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

National Lottery Community Fund	£573,174
BBC Children in Need	£110,151
DCMS	£21,957
Leeds Community Foundation	£21,687

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Leeds Community Foundation - Leeds sight impairment digital inclusion project – working title, title to be agreed through coproduction.
£9,300	21/11/2023	Grant to BID Services
Leeds Community Foundation - Leeds Deaf/hard of hearing digital inclusion project – working title, title to be agreed through coproduction.
£9,890	24/08/2023	Grant to BID Services
National Lottery Community Fund - Jubilee Sensory Art Installation - Lincolnshire
£3,636	08/04/2022	The funding will be used to deliver creative workshops for families that are living with sensory issues culminating with a final sensory art outdoor installation that can be explored using sight ....more The funding will be used to deliver creative workshops for families that are living with sensory issues culminating with a final sensory art outdoor installation that can be explored using sight sound and touch by those who are sensory impaired with physical limitation and members of the public. The project aims to bring families together to build relationships and string communities whist allowing them to explore their creative side.
Leeds Community Foundation - Leeds Sensory Arts Project
£2,497	06/10/2021	We plan to deliver an arts and crafts project for older adults living in Leeds with sensory impairments delivering activities to them within their homes, working with them to complete the activities ....more We plan to deliver an arts and crafts project for older adults living in Leeds with sensory impairments delivering activities to them within their homes, working with them to complete the activities and addressing any wider support needs they may have; our project aims to reduce social isolation, provide social connections and encourage people to be engaged in services and activities, especially over the cold winter months.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to BID Services
£30,500	30/07/2021 36	The project will help fund the Project Officer of the Chance to Meet project for 3 years, enabling delivery of three years of activities for children with sensory impairments in Lincolnshire.
National Lottery Community Fund - Step Ahead - Continuation 3
£431,993	01/03/2021 35	The group will use its funding to develop and its expand its service and offer a continued employment service to people who have been impacted by the lockdowns following the pandemic. It will offer ....more The group will use its funding to develop and its expand its service and offer a continued employment service to people who have been impacted by the lockdowns following the pandemic. It will offer adapted services and 1:1 support and group training remotely to the deaf community and improve confidence in abilities when it comes to employment opportunities.
National Lottery Community Fund - Step Ahead Extension
£57,315	13/11/2020 3	The funding will be used to continue to deliver much needed Employment and Training service for people with hearing difficulties. The project has seen an increased demand for its services due to the ....more The funding will be used to continue to deliver much needed Employment and Training service for people with hearing difficulties. The project has seen an increased demand for its services due to the pandemic and will require the support until 31st March 2021.
Birmingham City Council - Sign - Digital - Elders
£8,226	18/09/2020	6-month digital skills programme, Sign Digital, to deaf/hard-of-hearing (hereafter deaf) adults, primarily aged 50+ through our Deaf Elders Group (DEG). provision will be delivered face-to-face ....more 6-month digital skills programme, Sign Digital, to deaf/hard-of-hearing (hereafter deaf) adults, primarily aged 50+ through our Deaf Elders Group (DEG). provision will be delivered face-to-face through small group (4-6 participants) and 1:1 sessions at our Deaf Cultural Centre (DCC), Ladywood, and online via video calls and a Virtual Social Group. Whilst delivered at the DCC/online, the provision will be city-wide as the deaf community is spread across the city.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to BID Services
£76,766	09/09/2020 18	COVID19 - This project is an online youth club for young people who are deaf or hard of hearing across England and have been isolated due to Covid-19. The activities will result in reduced isolation, ....more COVID19 - This project is an online youth club for young people who are deaf or hard of hearing across England and have been isolated due to Covid-19. The activities will result in reduced isolation, being better informed and improved access to opportunities.
DCMS - VSCE CMC Fund
£19,072	01/07/2020	NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots ....more NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots and small organisations who can provide an on-the-ground community response to the crisis; and, support local charitable organisations to mobilise volunteers to enable better targeted support in communities through empowered local groups.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to BID Services
£2,885	17/06/2020 6	COVID19 - This grant will fund staff and activity costs for children with sensory impairment during Covid 19. Activities will help reduce isolation, support friendships and help develop new skills.
DCMS - VSCE CMC Fund
£2,885	01/06/2020	NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots ....more NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots and small organisations who can provide an on-the-ground community response to the crisis; and, support local charitable organisations to mobilise volunteers to enable better targeted support in communities through empowered local groups.
National Lottery Community Fund - BID Services - Covid 19 Response
£80,230	15/05/2020 6	The funding will be used to deliver Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) wellbeing activities employment support and services such as Youth Club and Deaf Elders Group during Covid-19. The project is ....more The funding will be used to deliver Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) wellbeing activities employment support and services such as Youth Club and Deaf Elders Group during Covid-19. The project is a Birmingham based charity which supports the deaf hard of hearing and deafblind community.
The Clothworkers Foundation - Grant to BID Services
£8,000	25/07/2019	Specialist equipment for a charity which works with people with disabilities in Birmingham
Leeds Community Foundation - BID Services - Lip Reading Classes (Leeds)
£17,658	13/11/2018 26	We are seeking funding to run lip-reading classes for people with hearing impairments (HI), primarily older adult with acquired hearing loss, alongside a peer support group through which learners can ....more We are seeking funding to run lip-reading classes for people with hearing impairments (HI), primarily older adult with acquired hearing loss, alongside a peer support group through which learners can practise their lip-reading skills in a more relaxed, social setting bringing hearing impaired people together, reducing isolation and giving them skills to live in a hearing world and access mainstream services, activities and social opportunities more readily, further reducing isolation and loneliness.
Sport England - Sensory Impaired Fitness Club - Leeds
£9,927	03/08/2018 27	Funding under Sport England's Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled Sensory Impaired Fitness Club - Leeds. This project is a Exercise & Fitness project, with a focus on ....more Funding under Sport England's Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled Sensory Impaired Fitness Club - Leeds. This project is a Exercise & Fitness project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
National Lottery Community Fund - Deaf Elders Group - Birmingham
£10,000	13/07/2018 12	A series of workshops and classes will be funded aimed at elderly people with hearing impairments. The project will help reduce isolation and provide people with important life skills and enjoyable ....more A series of workshops and classes will be funded aimed at elderly people with hearing impairments. The project will help reduce isolation and provide people with important life skills and enjoyable activities.
Sport England - Deaf-initely Active
£99,578	10/07/2018 26	Funding under Sport England's Tackling Inactivity and Economic Disadvantage funding programme for a Revenue project titled Deaf-initely Active. This project is a Adapted Sport project, with a focus ....more Funding under Sport England's Tackling Inactivity and Economic Disadvantage funding programme for a Revenue project titled Deaf-initely Active. This project is a Adapted Sport project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to BID Services
£30,000	08/05/2018 36	This project will support young people with sensory impairments and their families regular opportunities to meet and to have fun. The aim is to build stronger family bonds, and develop friendships ....more This project will support young people with sensory impairments and their families regular opportunities to meet and to have fun. The aim is to build stronger family bonds, and develop friendships and life skills.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to BID Services
£89,535	14/06/2017 36	This project works with deaf children and young people through a weekly youth club and holiday activities. Young people will have reduced isolation, increased participation in leisure and recreation ....more This project works with deaf children and young people through a weekly youth club and holiday activities. Young people will have reduced isolation, increased participation in leisure and recreation and increased skills for life.
National Lottery Community Fund - Step Ahead (Supporting Transition through Employment Pathways)
£459,481	22/03/2017 36	The project will provide people who are deaf and hard of hearing, aged 16 or over, with pathways to sustainable employment. Barriers such as health, wellbeing, literacy levels and a lack of ....more The project will provide people who are deaf and hard of hearing, aged 16 or over, with pathways to sustainable employment. Barriers such as health, wellbeing, literacy levels and a lack of accessible training or work experience opportunities in the area will all be addressed. Employment support will also be offered through a weekly job club supported by volunteers. One to one activities such as CV Support, accessing training opportunities and work experience will also be included.
National Lottery Community Fund - STEP Ahead (Supporting Transition through Employment Pathways)
£265,736	20/08/2013 36	This is an expansion of an existing project run by BID Services (BID) that provides a specialist support to deaf and hard of hearing people wishing to progress into education, employment or ....more This is an expansion of an existing project run by BID Services (BID) that provides a specialist support to deaf and hard of hearing people wishing to progress into education, employment or training.The project focuses on removing the barriers that exist at all stages of employment preparation. It provides activities that have been tailored to meet the individual needs of deaf and hard of hearing people (in particular those that communicate via BSL). _x000B__x000B__x000B__x000B__x000B__x000B__x000B__x000B_
Sport England - Deaf Positive Activities Sports Project
£164,236	05/02/2013	Funding under Sport England's Inclusive Sport funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Deaf Positive Activities Sports Project'. This project is a Multi Sports project, with a focus on ....more Funding under Sport England's Inclusive Sport funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Deaf Positive Activities Sports Project'. This project is a Multi Sports project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.

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How is it governed?

Trustees (5)

Current Trustees appointed

Age Range of Trustees: 25-74

ANDREW MCGEOGHAN Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Programme Director

MICHAEL PRICE Appointed: 2015, Occupation: Director Of Resources

MATTHEW JAMES COLLINGWOOD Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Managing Director

SANDEEP KAUR Appointed: 2012, Occupation: Volunteer

SASHA LLOYD Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Trainee Solicitor

Legal constitution

Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 23/02/1996, number: 1053184
Registered at Companies House on 09/11/1995, number: 03124204

Gift Aid

Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Other Regulators

Care Quality Commission

Policies in force

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Complaints handling
Complaints policy and procedures
Conflicting interests
Financial reserves policy and procedures
Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Internal risk management policy and procedures
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Volunteer management

Filing Record

20 returns made; AR20: 58 days late, AR18: 1 days late, AR17: 0 days late, AR16: 1 days late, AR07: 26 days late,

Main office

BID SERVICES
DEAF CULTURAL CENTRE
LADYWOOD ROAD
BIRMINGHAM
B16 8SZ

Objectives

1.1 The objects of the Charity are for the public benefit the relief of those in need by virtue of age, ill health or disability, in particular but not limited to:1.1.1 those who are deaf or hard of hearing (which expression applies to all those whose hearing is significantly impaired);1.1.2 those who use a Sign Language as a preferred language;1.1.3 those who are blind or partially sighted;1.1.4 those with any other sensory impairment; and1.1.5 those with any other mental or physical disability;and their dependents.

Defined Area of Benefit:

NOT DEFINED

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