Charities in Blackpool
There are 289 registered charities based in and around Blackpool. 205 of them (71%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are children and young people, education, and disability.
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What they work on
- Children and young people95
- Education72
- Disability51
- Arts and heritage36
- Poverty and hardship26
- Animals14
- Homelessness12
- Mental health12
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 214 of the 289. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 167 local charities under £1 million a year that file an annual return, from the returns held in October 2026. Data from the Charity Commission register, last refreshed in June 2026.
Charities for children and young people in Blackpool
5 of the 95 we found.
Blackpool Children's Clothing Fund
FY4 · Income under £10k
The charity provides school clothing and footwear for disadvantaged children in Blackpool. But for the Fund, these children could remain off school as their parents would otherwise not be able to afford to clothe them.…
Blackpool Council for Voluntary Youth Services
FY5 · Income under £10k
BCVYS operates to support voluntary youth organisations in the Blackpool area.Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeActs as umbrella or resource body
Sign Hi Say Hi - Fylde, Wyre & Blackpool Deaf Children's Society
FY4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Sign Hi Say Hi! is a local charity which supports local deaf children and their families. There are only a small number of deaf children born each year many of whom will be born to hearing parents with little or no…
5th Blackpool Scout Group
FY3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Recreation and learning for young people
Blackpool Unit 45 of the Sea Cadet Corps
FY2 · Small charity, income under £100k
Training Young people age 10-18 in Nautical Themed youth activities, including sailing, powerboating, DoE award work, drill, using the traditions of the Royal Navy.
Education charities in Blackpool
5 of the 72 we found.
Baines Educational Trust, Marton, Blackpool
FY4 · Small charity, income under £100k
The provision of items, services and facilities for Baines' Church of England Voluntary School, Marton, Blackpool
Blackpool Music School
FY4 · Income £100k to £1m
To advance the musical education for the benefit of the public, primarily but not exclusively for those who are, disabled, and those who have need by reason of their social or economic circumstances. This will be…
New Life Community Church (Blackpool)
FY1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Bring love, hope, support and growth to families in Revoe Blackpool
23rd Blackpool (St Mary's) Scout Group
FY5 · Income under £10k
Scouting activities
Blackpool District Scout Council
FY4 · Income £100k to £1m
Scouting - within Blackpool
Disability charities in Blackpool
5 of the 51 we found.
Blackpool Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults
FY3 · Small charity, income under £100k
To work and promote the social awareness and integration into society for people with learning disabilities
Blackpool Polar Bears
FY1 · Small charity, income under £100k
Multi Disability Swimming and Recreation Club, covering Blackpool Wyre and Fylde. Supports swimming and social activities for people with a wide range of disabilities. Usually around 100 - 130 members are involved in…
Blackpool Inspirations
FY3 · Income £100k to £1m
Blackpool Inspirations provides mental health services based on peer support. We have social groups, trips around the country, activities such as pottery courses, a counsellor who works with our members and are always…
The Blackpool Boys and Girls Club
FY4 · Income £100k to £1m
Objectives and aimsThe general objects of the Club are to promote the mental, physical and social well-being of boys and girls resident in the Blackpool area; to collect funds for administration and to administer such…
Blackpool Tiggers
FY4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Trampolining, social opportunities and holiday activities primarily for children and young adults on the autistic spectrum.
Arts and heritage charities in Blackpool
5 of the 36 we found.
Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust
FY1 · Income £100k to £1m
To promote the education of the public in relation to the history of Blackpool by the operation, maintenance and preservation of a museum in Blackpool known as 'Showtown: the museum of fun and entertainment'. To promote…
Blackpool Grand Theatre Trust Limited
FY1 · Income £100k to £1m
The main object of the charity is the ownership and upkeep of the blackpool grand theatre, a grade 2* listed building.the charity receives rental income from the letting of the theatre, a shop and kiosks.the charity,…
Blackpool Pride Festival
FY1 · Income £100k to £1m
To hold an annual LGBT Blackpool Pride Festival and other associated fundraising events. The Festival is an inclusive two day event and includes entertainment and market stalls.
Blackpool Operatic Players
FY6 · Small charity, income under £100k
To produce and perform annual Musical Stage Productions in local theatres. Those performing are all volunteers, although the Production team, (i.e. Producer, Choreographer and Musical Director) and all members of the…
Blackpool Civic Trust
FY4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Our objectives and aims are to stimulate a sense of civic pride, to promote high standards of planning and architecture and to secure the preservation, protection and improvement of features of historical or public…
Poverty and hardship charities in Blackpool
5 of the 26 we found.
Blackpool Food Bank
FY4 · Income £100k to £1m
To relieve financial hardship and to promote and preserve goodhealth amongst the general public in the Blackpool area by theprovision of funds, food, goods and services of any kind as deemedappropriate by the trustees
The Blackpool Ladies' Sick Poor Association
FY4 · Income under £10k
Provides financial assitance in the form of food vouchers to the sick and poor in BlackpoolProvides practical support (ie domestic equipment) to similar peopleMakes occasional donations to worthy causes
Blackpool and Fylde Jewish Welfare Society
FY5 · Income under £10k
To help needy Jewish people when in financial and ill health difficulties.
Blackpool Ice Drome Charities Association
FY6 · Small charity, income under £100k
The activites of the Blackpool Ice Drome Charities Association is to organise annual fund raising events, our main event being the production of our annual Childrens Christmas Ice Show. All monies raised go to…
Fylde Coast Advice and Legal Centre
FY2 · Small charity, income under £100k
We provide free advice and guidance on benefits, legal advice related to housing repossessions, mortgage arrears, homelessness, health disabilities related to housing, debt advice, education on housing law and community…
Animal charities in Blackpool
5 of the 14 we found.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Blackpool and North Lancashire Branch
FY6 · Income £100k to £1m
To promote kindness and to prevent or suppress cruelty to animals.
The Blackpool Cat Trust
FY1 · Income £100k to £1m
To make grants to registered cat charities who have sanctuaries in the Blackpool area, for cats neutered or spayed and identichipped at the same time.
Cambridge Cavy Trust
FY6 · Income under £10k
Animal welfare, animal medical care, re-housing the unwanted for guinea pigs and rodents.
Wyre Animal Welfare
FY5 · Income under £10k
Helping the costs of vet bills and homeless animals
Easterleigh Animal Sanctuary
FY2 · Income £100k to £1m
The charity aims to relieve the suffering and distress of animals
Small charities in Blackpool
Most charities here are small, often a few volunteers doing good work close to home, and few of them can afford to advertise. Each of these has an income under £100,000 a year and has reported its accounts recently.
Rotary Club of Poulton-le-fylde Trust Fund
FY6 · Income under £10k
In common with Rotary Clubs everywhere, the Rotary Club of Poulton-Le-Fylde helps deserving causes in the local area, nationally, and internationally.
1st Carleton Scout Group
FY6 · Small charity, income under £100k
To provide scouting for young people age 6 to 14 (boys & girls). Aims: To develop the young person mentally, physically and spiritually, using a varied programme of activities and events.
Bugs 2 Butterflies
FY3 · Income under £10k
The provision of educational, recreational and leisure activities to young people aged 4years - 16 years living primarily in deprived areas of Blackpool and surrounding areas. Help to support and develop the skills,…
Maa Baap Project
FY4 · Income under £10k
We aim to help elderly and disabled individuals and families that are struggling financially, that could be in UK or many other poor countries around the world
Friends of Red Marsh School
FY5 · Income under £10k
To advance the education of the pupils of the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school (not normally provided by the LEA) Foster more extended relationships between…
Cleveleys Christian Centre
FY5 · Small charity, income under £100k
Relief of poverty, Overseas aid, Religious activities
Wyre Juniors Football Club
FY4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Wyre Juniors FC based at its two venues Preesall Park and Pilling Memorial Park, promotes community participation in healthy recreational youth football for the benefit of all children between 4-18yrs by the provision…
The Wgt Memorial Trust
FY4 · Income under £10k
General Charitable Activities in The Fylde and Lancashire
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How many charities are there in Blackpool?
There are 289 registered charities based in and around Blackpool. 205 of them (71%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The figures come from the Charity Commission register for England and Wales, last refreshed in June 2026, and count charities by their registered address.
What do charities in Blackpool work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (95), education (72), and disability (51). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 214 of the 289, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Blackpool?
Local charities in and around Blackpool have 3,183 volunteers between them. That's what 167 charities with an income under £1 million a year told the Charity Commission in their latest annual return. Charities with an income under £10,000 don't have to report it, so the real number is higher.
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