Blackburn with Darwen Healthy Living
Analysis
Blackburn with Darwen Healthy Living is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Blackburn. It was registered in February 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06073648). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Blackburn with Darwen Healthy Living reported income of £194k and spending of £207k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £277k to £194k (-30%), an average of -8.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Blackburn with Darwen Healthy Living sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Autism Voice Ltd (£194k), Say It Loud Club (£194k) and Inspire Fitness Academy (£194k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provision of facilities, services, support, training, education and information in order to encourage the development of a more positive attitude to health, to lead healthy lifestyles and to improve the quality of life for residents principally in the borough of Blackburn with Darwen and throughout all boroughs in England and Wales.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Autism Voice Ltd | London | £194k |
| Say It Loud Club | London | £194k |
| Inspire Fitness Academy | Derby | £194k |
| Community Interest Luton | Luton | £194k |