The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Birmingham Playcare Network

Registered charity 1166691 Registered since 2016

Operates: Birmingham City, Coventry City, Sandwell, Solihull

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Board DNA

How this board is put together, from Charity Commission trustee records and Companies House - deterministic, no AI.iBoard compositionCounted from the dated Charity Commission trustee register: the current board only, past trustees excluded.

5
trustees on the board
16.8y median 10y
average tenure
31y
longest tenure
4
trustees past 6 years
20.4y
average years in governance
4 vs 0 portfolio
first-time trustees
3
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage iSector coverageThe charitable fields this board's trustees govern in elsewhere, by Charity Commission classification. Excludes this charity.

Accommodation/housing 1Arts/culture/heritage/science 1Education/training 1General Charitable Purposes 1Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity 1The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 1

Commercial experience iCommercial experienceThe industries this board's members are company directors in, by Companies House SIC code. Excludes this organisation's own company.

Education 3Arts and leisure 1

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  • Several long-serving trustees could step down together

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Contact

Websitewww.bpcn.org.uk
Emailemma@bpcn.org.uk
Phone07956933633
AddressLongbridge Childcare Strategy Group, Hollymoor Centre, 8 Manor Park Grove, BIRMINGHAM, B31 5ER

Finances

£328,643 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£113,702£118,020
2022£225,998£191,757
2023£290,096£233,112
2024£250,472£219,039
2025£328,643£358,365

What it does

What

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageRecreation

Who

Children/young PeopleElderly/old PeoplePeople With DisabilitiesOther Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

How

Provides Buildings/facilities/open SpaceProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationActs As An Umbrella Or Resource Body

Charitable objects

THE OBJECT FOR WHICH THE COMPANY IS ESTABLISHED IS TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITHIN THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY FACILITATING CONTACT, SHARING INFORMATION, OFFERING SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT, PROMOTING THE RIGHT TO PLAY OF ALL CHILDREN AND ENCOURAGING BEST PRACTICE IN CHILD-CENTRED PLAYCARE, SUPPORTING AND ENHANCING THE PROFILE OF PLAYCARE PROVISION THROUGH EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, CONSULTING WITH AND ENCOURAGING THE PARTICIPATION OF MEMBERS ACTIVELY SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY ASSURANCE STANDARDS FOR PLAYCARE, OPERATING IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICE, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLAYCARE RESOURCES, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PLAYCARE TRAINING RESOURCE AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE LINKS WITH APPROPRIATE AGENCIES TO FURTHER BENEFIT THE WORK OF THE COMPANY.

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 18 OCT 2002AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION REGISTERED AT COMPANIES HOUSE ON 17 MAR 2016

Trustees (5)

5trustees
67median age
2aged 70+
Succession outlook: 2 of 5 trustees are aged 70 or over.

Linked company (Companies House)

Birmingham Playcare Network · 04566497 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 18/10/2002

6 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

Connected charities (1)

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