Calico Enterprise Limited
To relieve the charitable need of people with disabilities, ill health or in necessitous circumstances by the provision of support services to enable them to live in the community. The advancement of education, training and the relief of unemployment of people who are unemployed, low paid, low skilled or have no skills.
Activities & Mission
To relieve the charitable need of people with disabilities, ill health or in necessitous circumstances by the provision of support services to enable them to live in the community. The advancement of education, training and the relief of unemployment of people who are unemployed, low paid, low skilled or have no skills.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 59% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £7,649,000 | £7,355,000 | £7,355,000 | £1,481,000 | £1,481,000 | 130 / 18 |
| 2024 | £7,632,000 | £7,398,000 | £7,398,000 | £1,151,000 | £918,000 | 146000 / 17 |
| 2023 | £7,317,000 | £7,151,000 | £7,151,000 | £978,000 | £978,000 | 181 / 17 |
| 2022 | £6,382,000 | £5,941,000 | £5,941,000 | £851,000 | £851,000 | 162 / 45 |
| 2021 | £5,381,606 | £5,078,392 | £5,078,392 | £185,000 | £185,000 | 149 / 81 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Calico Enterprise Limited
What does Calico Enterprise Limited do?
To relieve the charitable need of people with disabilities, ill health or in necessitous circumstances by the provision of support services to enable them to live in the community. The advancement of education, training and the relief of unemployment of people who are unemployed, low paid, low skilled or have no skills.
How much income did Calico Enterprise Limited report in 2025?
Calico Enterprise Limited reported total income of £7.65m and reported expenditure of £7.36m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Calico Enterprise Limited?
Calico Enterprise Limited has a program ratio of 96.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Calico Enterprise Limited registered as a charity?
Calico Enterprise Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 August 2008 as charity number 1125312. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Calico Enterprise Limited?
Calico Enterprise Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Jones. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Calico Enterprise Limited operate?
Calico Enterprise Limited operates across 2 areas: Blackpool and Lancashire.
Is Calico Enterprise Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Calico Enterprise Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125312.
Details
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Croft Street
Burnley
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