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Registered charity · No. 700862Charitable companySchool Lane

The Bluecoat

The Bluecoat is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, based in School Lane.

Quick answer

The Bluecoat is a registered charity (number 700862) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £2,346,014 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
700862
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
School Lane
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£2,346,014

What the charity does

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 causes

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bluecoat is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Bluecoat a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Bluecoat is a registered charity (number 700862) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Bluecoat do?
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.
How can I donate to The Bluecoat?
The Bluecoat's website is http://www.thebluecoat.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.