Blackburn Community Foundation grants and how to apply
Community foundation · Charity no. 1171786
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Blackburn Community Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1171786. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Blackburn With Darwen. The register describes its activities as: “The promotion of any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community currently known as Blackburn and its immediate neighbourhood, and in particular, the advancement of education, the protection of good health, both physical and mental, and the relief of poverty and sickness.” Its charitable objects are: “The purposes of the CIO are for the public benefit in the area currently known as Blackburn and its immediate neighbourhood, or elsewhere at the discretion of the trustees, by:the advancement of education;the protection of good health, both physical and mental;the relief of poverty and sickness;the promotion of such…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Other charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £54 |
Charitable objects
The purposes of the CIO are for the public benefit in the area currently known as Blackburn and its immediate neighbourhood, or elsewhere at the discretion of the trustees, by:the advancement of education;the protection of good health, both physical and mental;the relief of poverty and sickness;the promotion of such other purposes which are charitable under the laws of England and Wales.
Where it operates
Blackburn With Darwen
- Trustees
- 4
What Blackburn Community Foundation funds
Blackburn Community Foundation is registered under general charitable purposes for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £54 in total.
How to apply to Blackburn Community Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Blackburn Community Foundation in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Blackburn Community Foundation
Is Blackburn Community Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Blackburn Community Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Blackburn Community Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Blackburn With Darwen.
Does Blackburn Community Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Blackburn Community Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Blackburn Community Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out Blackburn Community Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11 a year.
How large is Blackburn Community Foundation?
In its latest reported year Blackburn Community Foundation reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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