peter birtwistle trust

The charity supports elderly people. Peter Birtwistle Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is disability. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Colne and operates in Lancashire.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Peter Birtwistle Trust provides supported housing to older people in Colne, Lancashire. The charity is a member of the Almshouse Association and a Registered Provider of Social Housing. Applicants for accommodation must be over 60 years of age and have either been born in Colne or lived in the town for a minimum of 10 years during their lifetime.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Lancashire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£524,242

Latest Expenditure

£450,202

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £400

Charitable Activities £476,308

Other Trading £18,389

Investments £29,145

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £450,202

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£524,242	£450,202	£450,202	£2,591,443	£657,343	4 / 0
2024	£470,369	£316,988				0 / 0
2023	£424,454	£350,454				0 / 0
2022	£380,207	£250,239				0 / 0
2021	£342,178	£214,333				0 / 0