The Barlow Institute

Also known as: Barlow Memorial Institute, Barlow Institute Committee of Management

To improve the conditions of life of the inhabitants of the North Turton area without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, by the provision and maintenance of :- a) A village hall for use by the inhabitants for meetings, lessons, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation.b) Sports and recreation grounds for use by the inhabitants.

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Activities & Mission

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

Blackburn With Darwen Bolton Bury

Financial Information

Latest Income

£303,507

Latest Expenditure

£366,952

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 37.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 21% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 70.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 16% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 30.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 10% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £704,471

Charitable Activities £27,155

Other Trading £133,191

Investments £17

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £327,795

Raising Funds £137,423

Governance £6,418

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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2022 — North Turton Old People's Welfare Committee (organisation 248947)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£303,507	£366,952				0 / 40
2023	£289,068	£408,718				0 / 25
2022	£287,576	£355,131				0 / 23
2021	£864,834	£465,218	£327,795	£897,685	£271,463	11 / 28
2020	£258,130	£277,149				0 / 28

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Barlow Institute

What does The Barlow Institute do?

How much income did The Barlow Institute report in 2024?

The Barlow Institute reported total income of £304k and reported expenditure of £367k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Barlow Institute?

The Barlow Institute has a program ratio of 37.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 421 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Barlow Institute registered as a charity?

The Barlow Institute was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 June 1964 as charity number 521333. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs The Barlow Institute?

The Barlow Institute is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN MARRIOTT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Barlow Institute operate?

The Barlow Institute operates across 3 areas: Blackburn With Darwen, Bolton and Bury.

Is The Barlow Institute a registered charity?

Yes — The Barlow Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 521333.