Bacup Family Centre
Analysis
Bacup Family Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancashire. It was registered in May 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06852162). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Bacup Family Centre reported income of £170k and spending of £193k, spending 113% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £158k to £170k (+8.2%), an average of +2.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 43%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Bacup Family Centre sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Priceholme Trust CIO (£170k), Octavia Foundation (£171k) and Knowle United Charity (£170k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Work with children, families and individuals, enabling people to bring lasting sustainable, positive change to their lives.To strengthen family relationships and help families to overcome their difficulties thus enabling children and young people to have loving and secure futures. Help people to gain a sense of self worth and respect, to care for themselves, family and their community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Priceholme Trust CIO | Rh17 6ru | £170k |
| Octavia Foundation | Hampshire | £171k |
| Knowle United Charity | Solihull | £170k |
| IHYA Foundation | Birmingham | £171k |