CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01st April 2024 To 31st March 2025 Charity name: Blackburn Community Foundation Charity registration number: 1171786 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 Promotion of any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in the area currently known as Blackburn and its immediate neighbourhood and in particular the advancement of education, the protection of good health, but physical or mental, and the relief of ove and sickness. To raise funding for local charitable causes in line with the objects. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities. projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17and 1.19 To distribute grants to local charities and community groups in line with the objects. To deliver charitable projects that benefit the Blackburn community. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Trustees have taken due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and all activities supported are for public benefit that benefit the community of Blackburn.
Achievements and Performance SORP reference Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 The charity has not undertaken any activities during the period. Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.21 The charity has £0 in cash held at the bank at the end of the period. Para 1.22 We currently do not have a reserves policy as we have no recurring liabilities. All funds raised are free to be spent on su ortin charitable causes. £0 is in unrestricted funds so can be classed as reserves. Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the harity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 We have no recurring liabilities. Para 1.24 Not applicable. Para 1.23 No concerns. Structure, Governance and Management Descri tion of charit 's trusts.. Type of governing document Para 1.25 Set up as a CIO on 27th Feb 2017. How is the charity constituted? q li nincoi'p(, Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled toa oint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Trustees are appointed by Blackburn with Darwen Council for Voluntary Service.
Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charit uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address Blackburn Communit Foundation None 1171786 Boulevard Centre 45 Railway Road BLACKBURN BB1 1EZ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Garth Hodgkinson (ex-officio) Abbie Lightbown Clair Bloomfield All trustees are appointed by Blackburn with Darwen Council for Voluntary Service. Corporate trustees - names of the directors at the date the report was approved Garth Hodgkinson Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Not applicable. Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Not applicable. Declarations Signature{s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Jeremy Garth Hodgkinson Trustee Date 17th November 2025
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Blackburn Community Foundation Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For the period from 0110412024 3110312025 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to th• nèarest to tho nearest £ to th• nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Recei ts ross income or AR) set an see table Investment sa es. Total receipts A3Pa ents Sub total A4 Asset and investment Sub total Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 3010112026
.8pr.tinn B Statement of assets and liabilitios at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to n8are8t £ Restricted funds Endowment funds to near85t £ Categories Details to n8are8t £ B1 Cash funds Total cash funds lagr8è balances with recelpts and payrnents accwnllsll Unrestrlctad funds to nearest £ Restrl¢ted funds to neare8t £ Endowment funds to near85t £ Details Fund to which asset belon Cost loptlonall Current value tlonal Detai18 Fund to which asset belon Current value tlonal Details Cost loptlonall B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund to which relatès Amount du8 tlonal When due tional Detail B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two triisleeq on behalf of all the trustees Date of roval Signature Print Name Garth Hod kinson 1711112025 CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 3010112026