Child Action Northwest
Also known as: Blackburn and District Children's Homes, Blackburn and District Orphanage and Children's Home, Blackburn Child Care Society, Blackburn Children's Society
To work with disadvantaged and under privelaged children and young people, their families and communities, to improve their life chances.
Activities & Mission
To work with disadvantaged and under privelaged children and young people, their families and communities, to improve their life chances.
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.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 61% 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
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 | £8,023,431 | £7,307,801 | £7,209,522 | £5,067,273 | £5,067,273 | 97 / 11 |
| 2024 | £6,566,637 | £6,797,963 | £6,656,547 | £3,082,361 | £2,480,314 | 104 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,958,945 | £6,346,359 | £6,210,545 | £3,172,199 | £2,394,904 | 100 / 12 |
| 2022 | £6,266,999 | £6,049,158 | £5,952,197 | £3,706,827 | £2,323,674 | 109 / 4 |
| 2021 | £5,057,639 | £4,869,644 | £4,797,455 | £3,397,007 | £2,019,377 | 92 / 6 |
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Frequently asked questions about Child Action Northwest
What does Child Action Northwest do?
To work with disadvantaged and under privelaged children and young people, their families and communities, to improve their life chances.
How much income did Child Action Northwest report in 2025?
Child Action Northwest reported total income of £8.02m and reported expenditure of £7.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Child Action Northwest?
Child Action Northwest has a program ratio of 89.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Child Action Northwest registered as a charity?
Child Action Northwest was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 October 1963 as charity number 222533. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Child Action Northwest?
Child Action Northwest is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Peddie. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Child Action Northwest operate?
Child Action Northwest operates across 10 areas, including Blackburn With Darwen, Blackpool, Bolton and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Child Action Northwest a registered charity?
Yes — Child Action Northwest is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 222533.
Details
Buckshaw Station Approach
Buckshaw Village
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 7NR
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Blackburn and District Children's Homes
- Blackburn and District Orphanage and Children's Home
- Blackburn Child Care Society
- Blackburn Children's Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated