Blackburne House

Also known as: Blackburne House Group

Principal activity of Blackburne House is to provide support structures to its sister organisation Women's Technology Training Ltd. Blackburne House has a range of social business areas which are: Cafe Bar Bistro, The Meeting House Cafe, Conference & Events, Nursery, Health Place Spa and Projects and Business Development.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Local Authority

Liverpool City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,466,997

Latest Expenditure

£1,749,959

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 119.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 80% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £33,175

Charitable Activities £1,433,822

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,749,959

Raising Funds £0

Governance £4,921

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,466,997	£1,749,959	£1,749,959	£3,768,441	£300,000	51 / 17
2024	£1,460,037	£1,719,373	£1,719,373	£4,051,403	£300,000	45 / 6
2023	£1,407,440	£1,480,004	£1,480,004	£4,310,739	£300,000	43 / 5
2022	£1,155,533	£1,316,019	£1,316,019	£4,383,303	£150,000	41 / 2
2021	£968,712	£1,090,509	£1,090,509	£4,543,789	£150,000	47 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Blackburne House

What does Blackburne House do?

How much income did Blackburne House report in 2025?

Blackburne House reported total income of £1.47m and reported expenditure of £1.75m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Blackburne House?

Blackburne House has a program ratio of 119.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Blackburne House registered as a charity?

Blackburne House was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 April 1992 as charity number 1010546. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs Blackburne House?

Blackburne House is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is ELIZABETH CROSS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Blackburne House operate?

Blackburne House operates in Liverpool City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Blackburne House a registered charity?

Yes — Blackburne House is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1010546.