FRIENDS OF BLACKBURN CATHEDRAL

Registration #1047234 · Registered

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Friends of Blackburn Cathedral Blackburn Cathedral BB1 5AA

62
out of 100
Good Standing

To support Blackburn Anglican Cathedral by way of improvements to the fabric, facilities and contents, and to support its pastoral work, to which end monies are raised by subscriptions and donations plus fund-raising activities.

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About FRIENDS OF BLACKBURN CATHEDRAL

FRIENDS OF BLACKBURN CATHEDRAL is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1047234). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 62/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2020), FRIENDS OF BLACKBURN CATHEDRAL reported a total income of £26,735 and total expenditure of £51,991, a spending ratio of 194% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, FRIENDS OF BLACKBURN CATHEDRAL describes its activities as follows: To support Blackburn Anglican Cathedral by way of improvements to the fabric, facilities and contents, and to support its pastoral work, to which end monies are raised by subscriptions and donations plus fund-raising activities. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £51,991 vs income £26,735 — ratio 1.9x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance20 / 25
Financial Health5 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 194.5% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2020£26,735£51,991194%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026