Lancashire First CIO
Analysis
Lancashire First CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nelson. It was registered in December 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Lancashire First CIO reported income of £126k and spending of £122k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2022 to December 2025, income fell from £145k to £126k (-13%), an average of -4.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 27%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Lancashire First CIO sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Haddon Charity For Performing Arts (£126k), Usher Kids UK (£126k) and Sussex Tornado's Cheerleaders (£126k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Working with of individuals with learning disabilities, their families and carers by the provision of appropriate workshops, events and activities. This includes operation of a shop which as well as providing funds also is there to give work opportunities and experience to our beneficiaries
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Haddon Charity For Performing Arts | Nuneaton | £126k |
| Usher Kids UK | Stockport | £126k |
| Sussex Tornado's Cheerleaders | Littlehampton | £126k |
| Gambling Lived Experience Network | Kington | £126k |