british textile biennial

The charity supports the general public. British Textile Biennial is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Blackburn and operates in England.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Taking place every two years across East Lancashire in public spaces, galleries & historic buildings, the British Textile Biennial commissions artists to make & present work in the context of the area. The festival is underpinned by a year-round programme of research, residencies & community engagement projects.

Fundraising

See where British Textile Biennial is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£441,757

Latest Expenditure

£272,125

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £645,499

Charitable Activities £75,925

Other Trading £2,268

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £741,997

Raising Funds £0

Governance £1,150

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£441,757	£272,125				0 / 10
2024	£723,692	£741,997	£741,997	£40,782	£40,782	2 / 83
2023	£134,171	£107,998				0 / 10
2022	£533,655	£500,740	£499,825	£32,915	£0	0 / 50