The Chester Bluecoat Charity
Analysis
The Chester Bluecoat Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chester. It was registered in November 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 12305820). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Chester Bluecoat Charity reported income of £472k and spending of £482k, spending 102% of its income. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income dropped by 18%. 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, The Chester Bluecoat Charity sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dyffryn Clwyd Mission Area (£472k), The Hope Centre St Helens (£472k) and Pathways 4 All Limited (£472k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Tackling the causes of poverty, disadvantage and inequality across the city of Chester and the surrounding area through funding to charitable and community organisations; provision of almshouse accommodation; and by sponsoring educational bursaries. The Charity also provides affordable office space and room hire for Third Sector organisations at its charity hub where it is also based.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dyffryn Clwyd Mission Area | Ruthin | £472k |
| The Hope Centre St Helens | St Helens | £472k |
| Pathways 4 All Limited | Newcastle upon Tyne | £472k |
| Bolton Children's Opportunity Group | Bolton | £472k |