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.
Activities & Mission
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 10% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 101). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% 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
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £875,096 | £370,527 | £89,424 | £1,151,605 | £50,000 | 15 / 40 |
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Barlow Institute
What does The Barlow Institute do?
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.
How much income did The Barlow Institute report in 2025?
The Barlow Institute reported total income of £875k and reported expenditure of £371k for the financial year ending 2025, 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 10.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 101 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 7 trustees. 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.
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Other notable Facilities charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Barlow Memorial Institute
- Barlow Institute Committee of Management
- The Barlow Institute
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated