Blackburn with Darwen Shopmobility
Analysis
Blackburn with Darwen Shopmobility is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancashire. It was registered in February 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Blackburn with Darwen Shopmobility reported income of £12k and spending of £6,856, leaving 44% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2025, income grew from £8,613 to £12k (+42%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 77%. Over the whole period it spent 124% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Blackburn with Darwen Shopmobility sits at the 31st percentile: it is larger than about 31% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Liaison Group Workforce Charity (£12k), Shrubberies School Parent/Teacher Association (£12k) and Age Concern Harlow (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
At Blackburn and Darwen Shopmobility we hire out mobility scooters and wheelchairs to individuals with disabilities within the town centre 'enabling a fuller life'. We have a team of volunteers who are able to assist customers with their needs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Liaison Group Workforce Charity | Worcestershire | £12k |
| Shrubberies School Parent/Teacher Association | Stonehouse | £12k |
| Age Concern Harlow | Harlow | £12k |
| Disability Skiing Wales | Conwy | £12k |