Peter Birtwistle Trust
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.
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.
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.
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Financial Information
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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 | £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 |
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Frequently asked questions about Peter Birtwistle Trust
What does Peter Birtwistle Trust do?
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.
How much income did Peter Birtwistle Trust report in 2025?
Peter Birtwistle Trust reported total income of £524k and reported expenditure of £450k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Peter Birtwistle Trust registered as a charity?
Peter Birtwistle Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 May 2019 as charity number 1183388. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Peter Birtwistle Trust?
Peter Birtwistle Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALAN PETER DAVIES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Peter Birtwistle Trust operate?
Peter Birtwistle Trust operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Peter Birtwistle Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Peter Birtwistle Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183388.
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