THE BLUECOAT
Registration #700862 · Registered
www.thebluecoat.org.ukfinance@thebluecoat.org.uk
Bluecoat School Lane L13BX
The Bluecoat is Liverpool's Centre for the Contemporary Arts.Our purpose is to open up creative possibilities for individuals and communities. We do this through a programme of exhibitions, live art and participation projects; through support to artists; by opening our 18th Century building to makers, traders and visitors; and by creating connections between Liverpool and the rest of the world.
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About THE BLUECOAT
THE BLUECOAT is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 700862). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE BLUECOAT reported a total income of £2,346,014 and total expenditure of £2,512,865, a spending ratio of 107% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THE BLUECOAT describes its activities as follows: The Bluecoat is Liverpool's Centre for the Contemporary Arts.Our purpose is to open up creative possibilities for individuals and communities. We do this through a programme of exhibitions, live art and participation projects; through support to artists; by opening our 18th Century building to makers, traders and visitors; and by creating connections between Liverpool and the rest of the world. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE BLUECOAT. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. 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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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 107.1% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,346,014 | £2,512,865 | 107% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026