CCEW Charity Commission profile

EAST LANCASHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Registered charity 1217710 · organisation 5275407

01 Identity

Registration and reporting

Registration status
Registered
Reporting status
New
Charity type
CIO
Registered
21 April 2026
Removed
Not supplied
Financial period
Not supplied – Not supplied
Latest income
Not supplied
Latest expenditure
Not supplied
Owns or uses land
No
In administration
No
Insolvent
No
CIO
Yes

Public contact address: BLACKBURN RUGBY CLUB, RAMSGREAVE DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BB1 8NB

02 Activities

What the charity does

We deliver rugby union and multi-sport programmes across East Lancashire, including school tag rugby (incl. SEND-inclusive sessions), Rugratz, Walking Rugby for over-50s, and multi-sport holiday camps, promoting physical health for all ages. Our Rugby Pathway Programme gives disadvantaged young people funded club memberships, kit and travel, supporting their development and inclusion.

03 Official extract

Charity Area Of Operation

Geographic Area Type
Local Authority
Geographic Area Description
Lancashire
Welsh Ind
No
Geographic Area Type
Local Authority
Geographic Area Description
Blackburn With Darwen
Welsh Ind
No

04 Official extract

Charity Classification

Classification Code
202
Classification Type
Who
Classification Description
Elderly/old People
Classification Code
203
Classification Type
Who
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People With Disabilities
Classification Code
201
Classification Type
Who
Classification Description
Children/young People
Classification Code
307
Classification Type
How
Classification Description
Provides Advocacy/advice/information
Classification Code
306
Classification Type
How
Classification Description
Provides Services
Classification Code
207
Classification Type
Who
Classification Description
The General Public/mankind
Classification Code
110
Classification Type
What
Classification Description
Amateur Sport
Classification Code
104
Classification Type
What
Classification Description
Disability

05 Official extract

Charity Event History

Charity Name
EAST LANCASHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Charity Event Order
1
Event Type
CIO registration
Date Of Event
2026-04-21T00:00:00

06 Official extract

Charity Governing Document

Governing Document Description
CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 21 Apr 2026
Charitable Objects
1. THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS IN EAST LANCASHIRE AREAS BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR PLAYING RUGBY UNION AND OTHER SPORTS CAPABLE OF PROMOTING PHYSICAL HEALTH AND FITNESS.2. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE AMATEUR SPORT OF RUGBY UNION IN EAST LANCASHIRE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, BY THE PROVISION OF, OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF, FACILITIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SPORT OF RUGBY.3. TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN EAST LANCASHIRE THROUGH:(A) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;(B) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.(C) ADVANCING EDUCATION.

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