Bishop Walsh Association
Charity 1014951
Overview
Summary
Bishop Walsh Association appears to be a school-linked fundraising charity whose role is to channel additional resources into Bishop Walsh Catholic School rather than deliver education directly. Its value may lie in strengthening the school’s learning environment while operating within a wider Catholic educational network: the school describes active relationships with primary schools, parishes, diocesan schools and the St John Paul II Multi Academy. The available evidence suggests a focused, institution-centred support model, but gives little visibility of its scale, governance or specific funded priorities.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Sutton Wylde Green
Confidence: high
The association's stated activity is raising funds for Bishop Walsh Catholic School's pupils and learning environment. Birmingham City Council identifies the school as being in Sutton Wylde Green ward.
- Charity Commission Register of Charities – Bishop Walsh Association (charity 1014951) ([register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1014951/contact-information))
The association's registered address is Bishop Walsh RC School, Sutton Coldfield. - Supplied Charity Commission organisation record
The association raises funds on behalf of the school to enhance the learning environment of all pupils; its charitable object is advancing the education of pupils in the school. - Birmingham City Council – Bishop Walsh Catholic School directory record ([birmingham.gov.uk](https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/directory_record/734576/bishop_walsh_catholic_school?utm_source=openai))
Bishop Walsh Catholic School is recorded in the Sutton Wylde Green ward.
Remaining uncertainties
- There is no current public evidence that the association operates services, fundraising activity, or funded projects at locations other than Bishop Walsh Catholic School.
- The school has partnerships with other schools, parishes and the St John Paul II Multi Academy, but the available evidence does not show that these partnerships extend the Bishop Walsh Association's own fundraising or grant-making activity beyond the school site.
- The association may support pupils who live beyond Sutton Wylde Green, but beneficiary residence does not establish additional operational areas.
Additional evidence needed
- A current Bishop Walsh Association annual report, fundraising plan or published accounts identifying funded projects, event venues or grant recipients.
- Confirmation from the association of whether it runs fundraising events or makes grants at any sites beyond Bishop Walsh Catholic School.
- Evidence that any academy, parish or primary-school partnership receives direct support from the association rather than from Bishop Walsh Catholic School itself.
Areas of work
- Education/training
Who they help
- Children/young People
How they help
- Makes Grants To Organisations
Discoveries involving this organisation
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Observations
A focused funding vehicle for one educational setting
The association appears to function primarily as a mechanism for raising and transferring funds to improve the learning environment at Bishop Walsh Catholic School, rather than as an independent provider of services to young people.
Why it matters
This distinguishes the charity from broader youth or education organisations. Its influence is likely concentrated in enabling enhancements that sit alongside the school’s core publicly funded provision.
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“TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL”
Source:Charity Commission“The BWA raises funds on behalf of the school which is then used to enhance the learning environment of all the pupils”
Source:Charity Commission
Potentially embedded in a wider Catholic education ecosystem
Although evidence does not show that the association itself manages partnerships, it supports a school positioned within interconnected Catholic, diocesan and academy relationships. Its fundraising may therefore have potential to reinforce opportunities shared across those networks.
Why it matters
The charity may have relevance beyond isolated school improvements if its resources support activity that connects pupils, feeder primaries, parishes or academy partners. This is a possible route to wider civic value worth investigating.
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“We also enjoy a very strong partnership with our family of primaries and another secondary school, our links with parishes are strong, as is our partnership with other Diocesan schools.”
Source:Organisation“We are also delighted to be part of the St John Paul II Multi Academy and we work closely with the other schools in the academy.”
Source:Organisation
Broad beneficiary claim, unclear distribution of benefit
The association says its funding enhances the learning environment of all pupils, suggesting an inclusive whole-school orientation rather than support restricted to selected students or programmes.
Why it matters
A whole-school approach can reduce the risk that charitable benefits depend on individual access or referral. However, it also makes it important to understand whether resources reach pupils with differing needs equitably.
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“The BWA raises funds on behalf of the school which is then used to enhance the learning environment of all the pupils”
Source:Charity Commission“Children/young People”
Source:Charity Commission
- The association’s income, expenditure, fundraising methods and grant-making process are not provided.
- There is no evidence of specific projects funded, pupil participation, or measurable educational outcomes.
- It is unclear whether the association has relationships beyond the school or contributes to academy-wide activity.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports, accounts and trustee reports showing funds raised, expenditure and funded projects.
- Information on governance, fundraising participants and how the school identifies and evaluates funding priorities.
- Examples of funded improvements and evidence of their effect on pupils, including those with additional needs.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
The BWA raises funds on behalf of the school which is then used to enhance the learning environment of all the pupils
Charity objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL