BLACKBURN RAGGED SCHOOL

Registered charity 216247 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

To further the religious and other charitable purposes of the United Reformed Church in Blackburn and the surrounding areas and to provide support for the needy children of the borough. During the 2018-2019 year, Blackburn Ragged School has continued to offer Christian worship in both traditional and more exciting ways.

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Latest income
£39k
Latest spending
£30k
Registered
1963
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted net assets decreased from £166,644 to £153,294 due to the disposal of investments and fixtures, despite a cash surplus. The charity holds total net assets of £211,644, with significant holdings in investments valued at £190,864. The trustees report that the retirement of the Pastor allowed for a healthy balance compared to previous years.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
“The main source of income to support this work comes from regular giving from our church attendees, an annual Christmas Market, and the monies released from accumulated funds from investments.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Lancashire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£39k£30k
31/03/2024£36k£52k
31/03/2023£64k£56k
31/03/2022£140k£134k
31/03/2021£72k£68k

Common questions

Is BLACKBURN RAGGED SCHOOL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted net assets decreased from £166,644 to £153,294 due to the disposal of investments and fixtures, despite a cash surplus. The charity holds total net assets of £211,644, with significant holdings in investments valued at £190,864. The trustees report that the retirement of the Pastor allowed for a healthy balance compared to previous years. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds BLACKBURN RAGGED SCHOOL?

Funders whose own accounts filings name BLACKBURN RAGGED SCHOOL as a grant recipient include THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH (NORTH WESTERN PROVINCE) TRUST LIMITED.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH (NORTH WESTERN PROVINCE) TRUST LIMITEDFY2024£1kLocal Church Property grants
THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH (NORTH WESTERN PROVINCE) TRUST LIMITEDFY2023£1kWarm Hub