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Darwen Heritage Centre

Darwen Heritage Centre seeks to help the public understand the Heritage of the town through exhibitions, talks and displays. Disabled access is available for all of our exhibition space. Schools and Community Groups are invited to make use of our facilities and can visit the Centre at pre-arranged times.

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Activities & Mission

Darwen Heritage Centre seeks to help the public understand the Heritage of the town through exhibitions, talks and displays. Disabled access is available for all of our exhibition space. Schools and Community Groups are invited to make use of our facilities and can visit the Centre at pre-arranged times.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£31,733
Latest Expenditure
£30,220

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 95.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 95.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£31,733
£30,2200 / 12
2024
£40,273
£56,5480 / 20
2023
£31,584
£22,6890 / 20
2022
£32,195
£24,0470 / 7
2021
£41,711
£22,8650 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Darwen Heritage Centre

What does Darwen Heritage Centre do?

Darwen Heritage Centre seeks to help the public understand the Heritage of the town through exhibitions, talks and displays. Disabled access is available for all of our exhibition space. Schools and Community Groups are invited to make use of our facilities and can visit the Centre at pre-arranged times.

How much income did Darwen Heritage Centre report in 2025?

Darwen Heritage Centre reported total income of £32k and reported expenditure of £30k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Darwen Heritage Centre registered as a charity?

Darwen Heritage Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 May 2019 as charity number 1183239. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Darwen Heritage Centre?

Darwen Heritage Centre is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is GEORGE ANTHONY FOSTER BA MA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Darwen Heritage Centre operate?

Darwen Heritage Centre operates across 2 areas: Blackburn With Darwen and Lancashire.

Is Darwen Heritage Centre a registered charity?

Yes — Darwen Heritage Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183239.

Details

Address
HOLKER HOUSE
RAILWAY ROAD
DARWEN
BB3 2RG
Registration Date
2 May 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5128489
Charity Number
1183239

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Trustees

GEORGE ANTHONY FOSTER BA MA Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ALAN SOUTHWORTH
Albert Gavagan
ANNE HOLDEN
ANNE MCNALLY
David John Marsden
GEORGE SWANTON
GORDON SMITH
JOAN LESLEY LEAH
Joyce Hudson
PATRICIA ANN SMITH
SUSAN DAPHNE GAVAGAN

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