Bw3
Analysis
Bw3 is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in March 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Bw3 reported income of £30k and spending of £29k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £77k to £30k (-61%), an average of -21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income dropped by 86%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Bw3 sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hope and Restoration (£30k), Arkell Community Centre Charitable Trust Fund (£30k) and Camden Anchor (£29k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
BW3 successfully delivers innovative programmes, activities and events, working in partnership with local businesses, education providers and the community. BW3 is about building on the strengths of the local area, galvanising volunteer time, funds and resources to inspire and support positive change.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hope and Restoration | London | £30k |
| Arkell Community Centre Charitable Trust Fund | Stroud | £30k |
| Camden Anchor | London | £29k |
| 25th Warrington East (St Wilfrid's) Scout Group | Warrington | £30k |