Breaking Barriers NW
Analysis
Breaking Barriers NW is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bolton. It was registered in August 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Breaking Barriers NW reported income of £173k and spending of £190k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £52k to £173k (+235%), an average of +35% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 182%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Breaking Barriers NW 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 Alfie's Wish (£173k), Casa Mea UK (£174k) and Woking Mobility (£173k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We support and empower disabled children and young people aged 0-25 and their families. By offering advice, signposting and listening. We develop and deliver bespoke training material to families and the wider community. We work towards challenging and removing social barriers and promote inclusion for disabled children and young people and equality of opportunity for all.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Alfie's Wish | Hampshire | £173k |
| Casa Mea UK | Cardiff | £174k |
| Woking Mobility | Woking | £173k |
| Cumbria Community Transport | Carlisle | £174k |