What is the financial size of THE BLUECOAT?

THE BLUECOAT is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,981,987 and total expenditure of £2,612,990.

How does THE BLUECOAT allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 47.0% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 53.0% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

What is the workforce structure of THE BLUECOAT?

THE BLUECOAT employs 89 staff members and is supported by 20 volunteers.

Does THE BLUECOAT receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 31.1% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does THE BLUECOAT pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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THE BLUECOAT

#700862

Charitable company•Large•Registered

www.thebluecoat.org.uk

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.

Registered address

Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L13BX

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£1,981,987

Expenditure

All activities

£2,612,990

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£60,835

Total Assets

Gross assets

£9,049,901

Working Capital

Liquidity

£-419,310

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 8,683 similar large charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

0.3 months

Median: 3.8 monthsBelow typical

Income Growth (1yr)

-10.0%

Median: 7.4%Below typical

Spending Efficiency

47.0%

Median: 97.8%Below typical

Income Concentration

59.2%

Median: 87.9%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

1.4x

Median: 19.2xBelow typical

Income Volatility

39.1%

Median: 20.6%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

99.5%

Median: 82.9%Top quartile

3-Year Income CAGR

3.2%

Median: 7.8%Around typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

47.0%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

1.4%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.8%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

9.2%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

0.3 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

0.5%

Government Reliance

% of income

31.1%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 5925

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

-10.0%↓

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

3.2%

Volatility

High Volatility

39.1%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Depleting

Governance

Employees

Staff count

Volunteers

Volunteer count

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

0.2:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£22,270

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

1.1%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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