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Maritime + Engineering College North West

Also known as: The Laird Foundation

The principal activity of the charity is that of the provision through partnership of training in engineering, manufacturing, construction and related skills.

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Activities & Mission

The principal activity of the charity is that of the provision through partnership of training in engineering, manufacturing, construction and related skills.

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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
£3,080,743
Latest Expenditure
£3,077,478

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £2,800,518
Other Trading £142,225
Investments £138,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,077,478
Raising Funds £0
Governance £13,975
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£3,080,743
£3,077,478£3,077,478£1,119,151£1,119,15148 / 0
2025
£2,686,273
£2,680,838£2,680,838£1,115,886£1,115,88645 / 0
2024
£2,543,851
£2,531,389£2,531,389£1,110,451£1,110,45145 / 0
2023
£2,467,319
£2,424,338£2,424,338£1,097,989£1,097,98945 / 0
2022
£2,282,695
£2,231,290£2,231,290£1,055,008£1,055,00843 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Maritime + Engineering College North West

What does Maritime + Engineering College North West do?

The principal activity of the charity is that of the provision through partnership of training in engineering, manufacturing, construction and related skills.

How much income did Maritime + Engineering College North West report in 2026?

Maritime + Engineering College North West reported total income of £3.08m and reported expenditure of £3.08m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Maritime + Engineering College North West registered as a charity?

Maritime + Engineering College North West was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 September 1998 as charity number 1071609. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Maritime + Engineering College North West?

Maritime + Engineering College North West is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is IAN CLINTON HIGBY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Maritime + Engineering College North West operate?

Maritime + Engineering College North West operates across 3 areas: Knowsley, Liverpool City and Wirral.

Is Maritime + Engineering College North West a registered charity?

Yes — Maritime + Engineering College North West is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1071609.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
18 September 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3951291
Charity Number
1071609

Trustees

IAN CLINTON HIGBY Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alan Evans
Colin Lavelle
Madina Barker
Michael Hill

Also Known As

  • The Laird Foundation

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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