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.
Activities & Mission
The principal activity of the charity is that of the provision through partnership of training in engineering, manufacturing, construction and related skills.
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 68% 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 72% 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 | £2,686,273 | £2,680,838 | £2,680,838 | £1,115,886 | £1,115,886 | 45 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,543,851 | £2,531,389 | £2,531,389 | £1,110,451 | £1,110,451 | 45 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,467,319 | £2,424,338 | £2,424,338 | £1,097,989 | £1,097,989 | 45 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,282,695 | £2,231,290 | £2,231,290 | £1,055,008 | £1,055,008 | 43 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,168,494 | £2,134,743 | £2,134,743 | £1,003,603 | £1,003,603 | 41 / 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 2025?
Maritime + Engineering College North West reported total income of £2.69m and reported expenditure of £2.68m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Maritime + Engineering College North West?
Maritime + Engineering College North West has a program ratio of 99.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
PACIFIC CHAMBERS
11-13 VICTORIA STREET
LIVERPOOL
L2 5QQ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Laird Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated