the bluecoat
Activities & Mission
The Bluecoat is Liverpool's Centre for the Contemporary Arts.Our purpose is to open up creative possibilities for individuals and communities. We do this through a programme of exhibitions, live art and participation projects; through support to artists; by opening our 18th Century building to makers, traders and visitors; and by creating connections between Liverpool and the rest of the world.
Fundraising
See where The Bluecoat is active and find local fundraising opportunities.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Latest Income
£1,981,987
Latest Expenditure
£2,612,990
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 62.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 47.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 53.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £10,861
Charitable Activities £1,037,213
Other Trading £933,913
Investments £0
Other Income £0
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £1,227,853
Raising Funds £1,385,137
Governance £21,306
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,981,987 | £2,612,990 | £1,227,853 | £8,213,630 | £60,835 | 89 / 20 |
| 2023 | £2,203,348 | £2,764,812 | £1,462,492 | £8,844,633 | £388,501 | 81 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,948,992 | £2,623,575 | £1,839,857 | £9,406,097 | £615,309 | 77 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,801,082 | £1,832,858 | £1,309,963 | £9,080,681 | £449,031 | 65 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,784,523 | £2,151,241 | £1,218,268 | £9,112,457 | £178,458 | 57 / 299 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
Bluecoat
School Lane
Liverpool
L13BX
School Lane
Liverpool
L13BX
Website
www.thebluecoat.org.ukRegistration Date
24 November 1988
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
700862
Charity Number
700862
Trustees
Peter Malcolm Mearns
JAMIE EASTMAN
RALPH BULLIVANT
SRI SARKER
Dr MICHAEL BIRCHALL
Sally-Anne Watkiss
Philomena Harrison
Gabriella Chauke
Rachel Duncan
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- BLUECOAT ARTS CENTRE LIMITED