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The Chester Bluecoat Charity

Tackling the causes of poverty, disadvantage and inequality across the city of Chester and the surrounding area through funding to charitable and community organisations; provision of almshouse accommodation; and by sponsoring educational bursaries. The Charity also provides affordable office space and room hire for Third Sector organisations at its charity hub where it is also based.

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Activities & Mission

Tackling the causes of poverty, disadvantage and inequality across the city of Chester and the surrounding area through funding to charitable and community organisations; provision of almshouse accommodation; and by sponsoring educational bursaries. The Charity also provides affordable office space and room hire for Third Sector organisations at its charity hub where it is also based.

Grants

The Chester Bluecoat Charity makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2024)
£158,715
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
education and training, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£471,977
Latest Expenditure
£481,650

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £400
Charitable Activities £205,741
Other Trading £0
Investments £366,488
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £576,296
Raising Funds £5,888
Governance £39,079
Grants to Institutions £158,715
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£471,977
£481,6500 / 10
2024
£572,629
£582,184£576,296£9,297,205£607,2006 / 10
2023
£551,483
£548,841£543,374£9,273,365£04 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Chester Bluecoat Charity

What does The Chester Bluecoat Charity do?

Tackling the causes of poverty, disadvantage and inequality across the city of Chester and the surrounding area through funding to charitable and community organisations; provision of almshouse accommodation; and by sponsoring educational bursaries. The Charity also provides affordable office space and room hire for Third Sector organisations at its charity hub where it is also based.

How much income did The Chester Bluecoat Charity report in 2025?

The Chester Bluecoat Charity reported total income of £472k and reported expenditure of £482k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Chester Bluecoat Charity registered as a charity?

The Chester Bluecoat Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 November 2019 as charity number 1186378. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Chester Bluecoat Charity?

The Chester Bluecoat Charity is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Chester Bluecoat Charity operate?

The Chester Bluecoat Charity operates in Cheshire West & Chester, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Chester Bluecoat Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Chester Bluecoat Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186378.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
15 November 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5142003
Charity Number
1186378

Trustees

Andrew Farrall
Councillor Paul Chamberlain
Dr Hannah Symons
Dr Nigel Thomas
Justin Rice-Jones
Laura Fearnall
Michael Snape
Susan Claire Danby
Also governs 1 other charity

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2 November 2026
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