Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The Board makes grants to organisations whose work promotes Christian education, and its stated priority is the Diocese of Blackburn, so work of that kind in the Diocese fits its purpose most directly.
- No grant range is stated, so do not assume a size; the annual report gives annual giving of £111,000, and grants are 8% of total expenditure, so a modest request fits.
- Applications go to the Board of Education Executive and are accepted on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time.
- Set out both how your work benefits Christian education in the Diocese and your organisation's financial circumstances, since the Executive weighs both.
- No information is given on how competitive awards are or whether relationships matter, so make your written case on those two points.
Overview
Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1020101).
The Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education exists to promote education in the Diocese of Blackburn that is consistent with the faith and practice of the Church of England, and to develop Christian education in parishes, schools, and further and higher education establishments there. Its programmes support Church of England schools in all areas of their activities, develop youth and children's work in parishes and schools, support Christian spirituality in secular further and higher education, and provide chaplaincy support to church colleges and church-based universities. Its annual giving is £111,000 according to the annual report, and grants were 8% of total expenditure.
What they fund
Priority Areas
The Board makes grants to organisations whose work promotes Christian education in the Diocese of Blackburn; the Executive considers both that benefit and the applicant organisation’s financial circumstances. Its wider work supports Church of England schools across their activities, including religious education, collective worship and school buildings. It also supports the development of youth and children’s work in parishes and schools, Christian spirituality in secular further and higher education, and chaplaincy for church colleges and church-based universities. These areas sit within its broader role of supporting and developing church schools and supporting children and youth ministry across the Diocese.
Themes
- Church schools
- Religious education
- Youth and children’s work
- Christian spirituality
- Chaplaincy
Geographic Focus
Priority: Diocese Of Blackburn.
How to apply
Organisations apply to the Board of Education Executive. The Executive considers each application for its benefit in promoting Christian education within the Diocese and also considers the applicant organisation’s financial circumstances.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
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Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 December 2021 | £1,026,000 | £1,145,000 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2021 |
| year to 31 December 2022 | £1,186,000 | £1,172,000 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2022 |
| year to 31 December 2023 | £1,686,000 | £1,392,000 | £191,000 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2023 |
| year to 31 December 2024 | £1,321,000 | £1,261,000 | — | Accounts for year to 31 December 2024 |
| year to 31 December 2025 | £1,543,000 | £1,342,000 | £111,000 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2025 |
Income vs grants paid
IncomeGrants paid
Total value each financial year
Grants paid stayed within income across the 2 years shown.
- Grants paid, year to 31 December 2023: grants to institutions, as reported on the charity register (Part B).
- Grants paid, year to 31 December 2025: the accounts do not say whether this is grants awarded or paid.
— No grants figure for those years.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- bdeducation.org.uk
- bdeducation.org.uk/about · read on 30 October 2026
- bdeducation.org.uk/contact-us · read on 30 October 2026
- Annual report (year to 31 December 2025)
This profile draws on the funder’s own website as well as its filed accounts.
Sources last checked on 30 October 2026.
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Contact
- Diocesan Offices, Clayton House, Walker Office Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QEsource
- bdeducation.org.uk
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Contact
- Diocesan Offices, Clayton House, Walker Office Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QEsource
- bdeducation.org.uk