Imo Charity
Also known as: Inter Madrassah Organisation, Imo
IMO undertakes a range of activities which are designed to enhance the capabilities of young people and their life chances, along with services to help improve the quality of life of adults in the community. These include positive mentoring through sports and recreation; health awareness; community safety; employability; self-esteem; responsible citizenship and cohesion; education and training.
Activities & Mission
IMO undertakes a range of activities which are designed to enhance the capabilities of young people and their life chances, along with services to help improve the quality of life of adults in the community. These include positive mentoring through sports and recreation; health awareness; community safety; employability; self-esteem; responsible citizenship and cohesion; education and training.
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 50% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 75% of UK Education 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 | £1,095,927 | £1,043,343 | £1,043,343 | £754,864 | £552,485 | 27 / 41 |
| 2024 | £982,094 | £1,000,813 | £995,934 | £702,280 | £580,469 | 27 / 40 |
| 2023 | £965,794 | £872,576 | £844,780 | £720,999 | £617,644 | 26 / 40 |
| 2022 | £828,145 | £689,258 | £672,815 | £627,781 | £556,357 | 18 / 35 |
| 2021 | £606,068 | £322,271 | £320,198 | £488,894 | £371,905 | 10 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Imo Charity
What does Imo Charity do?
IMO undertakes a range of activities which are designed to enhance the capabilities of young people and their life chances, along with services to help improve the quality of life of adults in the community. These include positive mentoring through sports and recreation; health awareness; community safety; employability; self-esteem; responsible citizenship and cohesion; education and training.
How much income did Imo Charity report in 2025?
Imo Charity reported total income of £1.10m and reported expenditure of £1.04m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Imo Charity?
Imo Charity has a program ratio of 95.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Imo Charity registered as a charity?
Imo Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 October 2011 as charity number 1144447. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Imo Charity?
Imo Charity is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Imo Charity operate?
Imo Charity operates across 2 areas: Blackburn With Darwen and Lancashire.
Is Imo Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Imo Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144447.
Details
Unit 11 Business Development Centre
Eanam Wharf
BLACKBURN
BB1 5BL
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Also Known As
- Inter Madrassah Organisation
- Imo
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated