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Blackburn Diocesan Board Of Education

To develop Christian Education in parishes, schools, further and higher education establishments within the Diocese of Blackburn. To support school governors in the maintenance and development of school buildings. To be the Custodian trustee of school buildings and land as defined in individual school trust deeds or under section 86 of the Education Act 1944.

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Activities & Mission

To develop Christian Education in parishes, schools, further and higher education establishments within the Diocese of Blackburn. To support school governors in the maintenance and development of school buildings. To be the Custodian trustee of school buildings and land as defined in individual school trust deeds or under section 86 of the Education Act 1944.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,321,000
Latest Expenditure
£1,261,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 50% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 63% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 55% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £320,000
Charitable Activities £482,000
Other Trading £2,000
Investments £517,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,259,000
Raising Funds £2,000
Governance £16,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,321,000
£1,261,000£1,259,000£6,236,000£1,823,67510 / 10
2023
£1,686,000
£1,392,000£1,390,000£6,134,000£1,826,00015 / 10
2022
£1,186,000
£1,172,000£1,170,000£5,738,000£1,581,00018 / 12
2021
£1,026,000
£1,145,000£1,143,000£6,016,000£2,279,00020 / 12
2020
£1,036,000
£1,128,000£1,126,000£5,910,000£1,523,00023 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Blackburn Diocesan Board Of Education

What does Blackburn Diocesan Board Of Education do?

To develop Christian Education in parishes, schools, further and higher education establishments within the Diocese of Blackburn. To support school governors in the maintenance and development of school buildings. To be the Custodian trustee of school buildings and land as defined in individual school trust deeds or under section 86 of the Education Act 1944.

How much income did Blackburn Diocesan Board Of Education report in 2024?

Blackburn Diocesan Board Of Education reported total income of £1.32m and reported expenditure of £1.26m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Blackburn Diocesan Board Of Education?

Blackburn Diocesan Board Of Education has a program ratio of 95.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Blackburn Diocesan Board Of Education registered as a charity?

Blackburn Diocesan Board Of Education was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 April 1993 as charity number 1020101. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Blackburn Diocesan Board Of Education?

Blackburn Diocesan Board Of Education is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Venerable David Picken. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Blackburn Diocesan Board Of Education operate?

Blackburn Diocesan Board Of Education operates across 4 areas: Blackburn With Darwen, Blackpool, Lancashire and Wigan.

Is Blackburn Diocesan Board Of Education a registered charity?

Yes — Blackburn Diocesan Board Of Education is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1020101.

Details

Address
BLACKBURN DIOCESAN BOARD OF
EDUCATION
CLAYTON HOUSE
WALKER OFFICE PARK
BLACKBURN
BB1 2QE
Registration Date
22 April 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1020101
Charity Number
1020101

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Trustees

The Venerable David Picken Chair
Deborah Louise Metcalfe
Esther Gregory-Witham
Jade Hackett
Jane Mitchell
Paul Duckworth
Rev Christopher Anderton
Rev David Arnold
Richard Jones
Rt Rev Philip North
STEPHEN WHITTAKER
Also governs 1 other charity
THE REVEREND PHILIP RICHARD MEREDITH VENABLES
Yusra Arshad

Sectors & Classifications

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