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.
Grants
Community Foundations For Lancashire And Merseyside is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £4,916,957
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
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 2026.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — St Christopher's Trust (organisation 228757)
- Asset transfer in in 2021 — Turner's Charity (organisation 224725)
- Asset transfer in in 2020 — The Windle United Charity (organisation 1041793)
- Asset transfer in in 2020 — Huntley and Palmers Benevolent Fund (organisation 228610)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £32,226,107 | £4,916,957 | £4,646,488 | £51,649,472 | £827,598 | 13 / 1 |
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
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 2026?
Community Foundations For Lancashire And Merseyside reported total income of £32.23m and reported expenditure of £4.92m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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.
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Trustees
Also Known As
- Community Foundation for Merseyside
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated