BSL Celebration
Analysis
BSL Celebration is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in June 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, economic/community development/employment and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending June 2025, BSL Celebration reported income of £19k and spending of £32k, spending 174% of what it took in. Across the 2 years on record, from June 2024 to June 2025, income fell from £41k to £19k (-55%), an average of -55% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income dropped by 55%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, BSL Celebration sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Spalding Lions Club (CIO) (£19k), Pxi Parson Cross Initiative (Projects) (£19k) and All Stretton Village Hall (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
BSL Celebration organises events that showcase and celebrate BSL with the public, including public BSL Fests that are open and free of charge to all, and other events that also show positive inclusive practices that enable deaf BSL signers and hearing non-signers to participate equally and fully in an event.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Spalding Lions Club (CIO) | Lincolnshire | £19k |
| Pxi Parson Cross Initiative (Projects) | Sheffield | £19k |
| All Stretton Village Hall | Shropshire | £19k |
| Polish Church House of Life | Hyde | £19k |