Community Foundations For Lancashire And Merseyside
Also known as: Community Foundation for Merseyside
We are part of a national movement of community foundations that undertakes strategic social investment, including grant-making, facilitates community philanthropy and contributes to achieving positive social change in communities.
Activities & Mission
We are part of a national movement of community foundations that undertakes strategic social investment, including grant-making, facilitates community philanthropy and contributes to achieving positive social change in communities.
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 87% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 48% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 48% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £4,387,103 | £5,047,250 | £4,892,460 | £23,347,155 | £852,770 | 14 / 1 |
| 2024 | £4,637,008 | £4,158,114 | £3,989,995 | £24,386,489 | £852,025 | 14 / 1 |
| 2023 | £4,871,784 | £4,124,849 | £3,733,542 | £22,261,051 | £782,605 | 12 / 0 |
| 2022 | £4,049,702 | £4,200,185 | £3,843,941 | £22,714,080 | £762,849 | 13 / 0 |
| 2021 | £7,410,369 | £6,886,040 | £6,536,956 | £21,588,830 | £640,895 | 12 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Community Foundations For Lancashire And Merseyside
What does Community Foundations For Lancashire And Merseyside do?
We are part of a national movement of community foundations that undertakes strategic social investment, including grant-making, facilitates community philanthropy and contributes to achieving positive social change in communities.
How much income did Community Foundations For Lancashire And Merseyside report in 2025?
Community Foundations For Lancashire And Merseyside reported total income of £4.39m and reported expenditure of £5.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Community Foundations For Lancashire And Merseyside?
Community Foundations For Lancashire And Merseyside has a program ratio of 111.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Community Foundations For Lancashire And Merseyside registered as a charity?
Community Foundations For Lancashire And Merseyside was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 March 1998 as charity number 1068887. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Community Foundations For Lancashire And Merseyside?
Community Foundations For Lancashire And Merseyside is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is William Wareing. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Community Foundations For Lancashire And Merseyside operate?
Community Foundations For Lancashire And Merseyside operates across 10 areas, including Blackburn With Darwen, Blackpool, Halton and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Community Foundations For Lancashire And Merseyside a registered charity?
Yes — Community Foundations For Lancashire And Merseyside is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1068887.
Details
Suites 103-114
Bixteth Street
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L3 9LQ
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Also Known As
- Community Foundation for Merseyside
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated