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.
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.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 72% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 24% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £572,629 | £582,184 | £576,296 | £9,297,205 | £607,200 | 6 / 10 |
| 2023 | £551,483 | £548,841 | £543,374 | £9,273,365 | £0 | 4 / 0 |
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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 2024?
The Chester Bluecoat Charity reported total income of £573k and reported expenditure of £582k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Chester Bluecoat Charity?
The Chester Bluecoat Charity has a program ratio of 100.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
Upper Northgate Street
Chester
CH1 4EE
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