We are proud of our status as a membership organisation and pleased to have so many members doing terrific work across communities in Blackburn, Darwen and beyond.
Please see a list of our members below. Please note that this is currently under construction, with new information being added on a regular basis. Amendments and additions? Please get in touch with Graham.
NB the list is in alphabetical order. You can navigate by using these internal links: –
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1 Lancs Locks Limited
Professional locksmith services and home security solutions to ensure the safety and peace of mind of our customers.
21 Bowland Avenue, Burnley BB10 4NG | 07437 438812 | will.owen@1lancslocks.co.uk | https://www.1lancslocks.co.uk/
360 Counselling Service
Counselling with a trauma-focused & person centred approach.
124 Yew Tree Road, Ormskirk L39 1NX | 07799 792665/07858 644158 | talk360counselling@outlook.com
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Access Ability
Specialist support for young adults with disabilities. Providing transition into independence and employment.
1 Towers Court, Duckworth Street, Blackburn BB2 2JQ | 01254 670836/07785 233074 | info@accessability.org.uk | http://www.accessability.org.uk/
Accrington Road Community Centre
Community centre.
Accrington Road, Blackburn BB1 2AF | 01254 56120 | accyrdcentre@gmail.com | https://accrington-road-community-centre.business.site/
Action Factory Community Arts
Using visual and performing arts to work with individuals and communities.
25 Kings Court, 33 King Street, Blackburn BB2 2DH | 01254 296075 | info@actionfactory.org | https://www.facebook.com/ActionFactoryArts/
Advocacy Focus
Providing high quality advocacy services across the North West.
First Floor, The Old Tannery Eastgate, Accrington BB5 6PW | 0300 323 0965/07886 744 634 | admin@advocacyfocus.org.uk | https://advocacyfocus.org.uk/
Age UK Blackburn with Darwen
Deliver services and activities for older people within Blackburn with Darwen.
4 King Street, Blackburn BB2 2DH | 01254 266620 | enquiries@ageukbwd.org.uk | https://www.ageuk.org.uk/blackburnwithdarwen/
Age UK Lancashire
County-wide charity working with and for older people. Aim to promote independence, enhance health and well-being and enable older people to access the information they need to make informed decisions about their lives.
Age UK Lancashire Wellbeing Centre, Moorgate, Ormskirk L39 4RY | 0300 303 1234 | https://www.ageuk.org.uk/lancashire/
AHF Football Club
Multi-award winning junior grassroots football club based in Blackburn, Lancashire.
Abu Hanifah Foundation, Wisdom House, 92 Preston New Road, Blackburn BB2 6BH | 07866 510185 | admin@ahffc.org | https://ahffc.org/
AHF Scout Group
Provide opportunities for children to be involved in a range of activities, events and adventures within an Islamic setting in order to develop young confident leaders with outstanding characters.
Abu Hanifah Foundation, Wisdom House, 92 Preston New Road, Blackburn BB2 6BH | 01254 290244 | info@abuhanifahfoundation.org | https://abuhanifahfoundation.org/ahf-scouts-2/
Al Hayat Languages Ltd.
An established centre delivering English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses in the UK and its founder has many years of experience in serving the community.
1st Floor, Cambridge House, Randal Street Blackburn BB1 7LJ | 01254 433736/07527 148791 | info@alhayatlanguages.com | https://www.alhayatlanguages.com/
Al Islah Schools Trust
Oversees the operation of the Al Islah Girls’ High School.
Al Islah Girls’ High School, 108a Audley Range, Blackburn BB1 1TF | 01254 261573 | head@alislah.org.uk | http://www.alislah.org.uk/
Alannah Jade Counselling Ltd.
Pluralistic Counsellor providing counselling in Burnley. Encompasses a spectrum of therapeutic approaches catered to your needs.
Suite A9, Lodge House, Lodge Square, Cow Lane, Burnley BB11 1NN | 07729 602090 | hello@alannahjadecounselling.co.uk | https://alannahjadecounselling.co.uk/
Arise Restoration Centre
Help for people in crisis through crisis prevention, crisis intervention and empowerment.
Melia Business Centre, First Floor, 17 Railway Road, Darwen BB3 2RG | 07412 558382 | https://www.projectarise.org.uk/
Army Cadets – Lancashire
The Army Cadets aims to inspire young people between 12 and 18 years old to challenge their limits, grow their abilities and go further in life.
HQ Lancashire ACF, Fullwood Barracks, Watling Street, Preston PR2 8AA | 01772 717078 | nw-lan-ao@rfca.org.uk | https://armycadets.com/county/lancashire-acf/
Arooj Northwest
Provides support to Muslim and BAME offenders/ex-offenders, to help them overcome the barriers they face during custody and upon release.
18 Carr Road, Nelson BB9 7JS | 01282 219594 | info@arooj.org.uk | http://www.arooj.org.uk/
Arts2Heal
Provide transformative creative interventions within a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment. Dedicated to empowering individuals who are navigating the challenges of mental health issues.
29 James Street, Blackburn BB1 6BE | https://arts2heal.org/
Aspire Behaviour Management
Provider of specialist Behaviour Management and SEND Support to over 100 schools.
315 Chorley New Road, Bolton BL1 5BP | 0333 200 8705 | enquiries@aspirebm.co.uk | https://www.aspirebm.co.uk/
Audley Centre
Community centre.
Chester Street, Blackburn BB1 1DW | 01254 680012 | info@audleycentre.co.uk | https://www.facebook.com/audleycentre/?locale=en_GB
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Bacup Consortium Trust/Stubbylee Community Greenhouses
Projects provide an open access, therapeutic environment in which individuals can learn, grow and connect with others.
Stubbylee Community Greenhouses, Stubbylee Lane, Bacup OL13 0DD | 01706 872111 | info@thegreenhouses.org | https://thegreenhouses.org/
Barnardos
Help children and young people feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful – and have somewhere they feel they belong.
Unit 9, Morrisons, Railway Road, Blackburn BB1 5AX | 01254 690578 | helen.fitzgerald@barnardos.org.uk | https://www.barnardos.org.uk/
Barnardos: Include Me 2 – Short Breaks Services
An activities service for children with disabilities in Chorley, South Ribble, Preston, West Lancashire and Pendle.
Barnados, 453 Leyland Road, Lostock Hall, Preston PR5 5SB | 01772 629470 | https://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/services/include-me-2-short-breaks-service
Basic Sewing Group
07510 550549 | handycraftsworkshop@outlook.com
Bastwell Buddies
Provide friendly conversation, an opportunity to form friendships through activities, events and outings.
Bangor Street Community Centre, Norwich Street, Blackburn BB1 6NZ | 01254 691551 | hp@ieebu.com | https://bangorstreet.com/whats-on/
Beach Partnership Ltd.
Works for the general benefit of the people of East Blackburn.
Belmont Village Residents Association
turtonteamoffice@gmail.com | https://www.facebook.com/p/Belmont-Village-Lancashire-100066692150409/
Big Local Community Playgroup
A community playgroup based at St. Oswald’s Church Hall.
St. Oswald’s Church Hall, Fecitt Brow, Blackburn BB1 2AT | https://www.facebook.com/groups/3099149553639876
Billy Project CIC
Offers free fitness therapy gym sessions to women and girls between 11am–4pm, Monday-Friday.
Unit 5 Parkside Units, Albert Street, Mill Hill, Blackburn BB2 4BL | 07939 832216 | leanne@thebillyproject.co.uk | https://www.thebillyproject.co.uk/
Blackburn & Darwen Band
Brass band. The charity features a Senior Band (rehearsals: Wednesday @ 8-10pm and Sunday @ 7.30-9.30pm) and Junior Band (rehearsals: Wednesday @ 7-8pm).
Bridge Street Sports & Social Club, 27-33 Bridge Street, Darwen BB3 2AA | https://www.blackburnanddarwenband.co.uk/
Blackburn Book Basement
Blackburn Cathedral Trust
The Blackburn Cathedral Trust was set up to help face a number of challenges to ensure that the life of the Cathedral does not stand still but continues to serve the needs of the people of Lancashire; not only those living in Blackburn but all who live within the Diocese either of a Christian faith, another faith or of no faith.
Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Blackburn BB1 5AA | 01254 277430 | appeal@blackburncathedral.co.uk | https://blackburncathedral.com/
Blackburn Hindu Centre
The main goal is to promote practice and propagation of the Hindu Faith, culture and traditions.
Bangor Street Community Centre, Norwich Street, Blackburn BB1 6NZ | 07907 783419 | https://www.facebook.com/blackburnhinducentre
Blackburn Ice Hockey Development Association
Offers the opportunity for children of all ages to participate in ice hockey.
Blackburn Lions Club
Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world every day because they share a core belief – to serve their community. They meet on the first Tuesday at the month at Blackburn Golf Club.
Blackburn Golf Club Beardwood Brow, Blackburn BB2 7AX | blackburnlions@gmail.com | https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/blackburn/
Blackburn Musical Theatre Company
Currently based at the Empire Theatre, BMTC have entertained thousands of people around Lancashire for over a century.
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Road, Blackburn BB2 4HT | 07752 637931 | bmtcmusicals@outlook.com | https://www.bmtcmusicals.com/
Blackburn People’s Choir
An 80+ Acappella community choir who have sung all over Europe to much acclaim under the inspiring musical direction of Jeff Borradaile. They meet weekly at Blackburn’s Wesley Hall on Thursday evenings from 7 until 9.15pm. New singers are always welcome.
Wesley Hall, Feilden Street, Blackburn BB2 1LQ | 01254 260468 | enquiries@blackburnpeopleschoir.org | https://blackburnpeopleschoir.org/
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust
Advance and assist in the education of children and young people through sport and promote enterprise and employment within the community.
Ewood Park, Nuttall Street, Blackburn BB2 4JF | 01254 508256 | enquiries@brfctrust.co.uk | https://www.rovers.co.uk/community/
Blackburn Rovers Independent Disabled Supporters Club
Aim is to support the interests of Blackburn Rovers Supporters, and share a common interest in supporting local football and social events with other like-minded clubs.
Blackburn Sunday Football League
Successful league providing opportunities for open-age club football on Sunday mornings.
Blackburn West Health Group
Blackburn with Darwen Police ABC (Amateur Boxing Club)
Providing opportunities for young people to participate in boxing.
Unit 3, First Floor, Perseverance Mill, Burnley Road, Blackburn BB1 3HN | 07787 570173 | https://www.facebook.com/p/Blackburn-with-Darwen-police-abc-100049262096287/
Blokes United
Use football to provide a support group for those not supported by formal mental health services and in many cases act as a preventative measure to a deterioration in general wellbeing. Operates in BwD, Chorley and Langho.
01254 661501 | hello@creativefootball.co.uk | https://www.creativefootball.co.uk/blokes-united
Blowjangles
World famous ska-tinged streetband that also plays on trains, barges, boats, buses and even stages.
07882 424468 | blowjanglesband@hotmail.com | https://www.blowjanglesband.com/
Brain Health Breakthrough CIC
Giving you the tools to enjoy life as fully as possible.
01254 480515 | karen@brainhealthbreakthrough.co.uk | https://brainhealthbreakthrough.co.uk/
British Armwresling Foundation
Promotes arm wrestling.
armwarsinternational@gmail.com | https://www.facebook.com/BritishArmwrestlingFederation/
British Heart Foundation
The BHF run two shops in Preston to raise funds for the organisation.
01772 507344 | p29@bhf.org.uk
British Red Cross (Fishergate, Preston)
Charity shop.
100 Fishergate, Preston PR1 2AE | 01772 707300 | volunteer@redcross.org.uk
British Red Cross (Fulwood, Preston)
Charity shop.
11 Pitman Court, Pitman Way, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9ZG | 01772 707300 | volunteer@redcross.org.uk
Brockholes Nature Reserve – Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside
Brockholes is owned and managed by the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside and has hosted over one million visitors since we opened in April 2011.
Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0AG | 01772 324129 | info@lancswt.org.uk | https://www.brockholes.org/
Brook Blackburn
A wide range of confidential services including STI testing, treatment, contraception (including long-acting and emergency), pregnancy testing, and specialist young people’s services.
54-56 Darwen Street, Blackburn BB2 2BL | 01254 268700 | info.blackburn@brook.org.uk | https://www.sexualhealthblackburn.co.uk/
The Bureau Centre for the Arts
An arts organisation based in Blackburn town centre, a place where people from Blackburn and beyond can create, learn, connect and belong.
Lewis Textile Museum, Exchange Street, Blackburn BB1 7JN | 01254 664215 | info@bureaublackburn.co.uk | https://bureaublackburn.co.uk/
Burnley Boys and Girls Club
Provides safe, fun, friendly environments where children and young people can learn, develop, and grow together.
Barden Playing Fields, Barden Lane, Burnley BB10 1JQ | 01282 424038/01200 871110/07483 323 695 | info@bbgc.org.uk | https://www.bbgc.org.uk/
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Café Hub Recovery Bistro
Promote recovery and health and wellbeing by providing healthy home cooked meals at affordable prices.
3 Foundry Street, Darwen BB3 0HB | cafehub@live.co.uk
Care Network (Blackburn with Darwen) Ltd.
Provide information, services and signposting so that you can make choices which foster independent, healthy and safe lives.
Care Network Hub, Town Hall Street, Blackburn BB2 1AG | 01254 507255 | info@carenetwork.org.uk | https://www.carenetwork.org.uk/
Cherry Tree Bowling Club
459 Preston Old Road, Blackburn BB2 5ND
Cherry Tree Cricket Club
Fosters playing and development of cricket and provides a local venue.
459 Preston Old Road, Blackburn BB2 5ND | 01254 200666 | https://www.cherrytreecricketclub.co.uk/
Child Action Northwest
Mission is to support children, adults and families, ensuring that when life presents difficult circumstances we’re there every step of the way to make sure they get the support they need.
The Homestead, Whalley Road, Wilpshire, Blackburn BB1 9LL | 01254 244700 | info@canw.org.uk | https://canw.org.uk/
Circle of Friends
Provides social opportunities for people with learning disabilities.
Community Hub, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn BB1 1EZ | 01254 583957 | donna.talbot@communitycvs.org.uk
Citizens Advice East Lancashire
Here to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
61-63 Every Street, Nelson BB9 7LT | 0808 278 7975 | https://www.cael.org.uk/
Citizens Advice Witness Service
Utilises trained volunteers to provide practical information about the court process to witnesses.
The Law Courts, Ringway, Preston PR1 2LL | danny.wood@citizensadvice.org.uk | https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/information/about-the-witness-service/
Community & Business Partners
Deliver a suite of high-impacting, successful, innovative, and authentic products and services to Businesses, Communities, the Environment and Education.
Unit 1, Energyzone, 2 Newfield Drive, Blackburn BB2 3UA | 01254 291281 | info@cbpartners.org | https://cbpartners.org/
Community Art Group – Blackburn with Darwen
A community art group based out of The Bureau.
Community Fashion Exchange
Blackthorn House, Skull House Lane, Wigan WN6 9DB | 07769 821615 | david.mapple@outcider.net
Community Harmony Project CIC
Helping migrant, asylum, refugee communities to build their lives, & integrate into local community.
communityharmonyproject@gmail.com | https://www.facebook.com/p/Community-Harmony-Project-100088879374084/
Community Training Portal
Suite 14 and 15, Kings Court, 33 King Street, Blackburn BB2 2DH | 01254 677767/07749 332879 | bashir@ctportal.org
Corporation Park Supporters Group
Volunteers supporting the maintenance of Corporation Park as a valued public space.
corpypark@gmail.com | https://www.corporationparksupportersgroup.com/
Crafty Crafters
A craft group based at Accrington Road Community Centre.
Accrington Road Community Centre, Accrington Road, Blackburn BB1 2AF | 07746 196511 | ritabenjackson@gmail.com
Creative Support
Promoting the independence, inclusion and wellbeing of people with care and support needs.
38 Wellington Street St. John’s, Blackburn BB1 8AF | 01254 583754 | enquiries@creativesupport.co.uk | https://www.creativesupport.co.uk/
Crossroads Care East Lancashire
Provide practical and emotional support to Carers responsible for the care of children, adults and older people at home.
Business Centre, Liverpool Road, Burnley BB12 6HH | 01282 832548 | enquiries@crossroadseastlancs.org.uk | https://www.crossroadseastlancs.org.uk/
Cuban Salsa Group
Promoting Cuban salsa dancing as a way to fitness and for socialisation.
Curry Club
A volunteer-led group providing curries to members of the community. They operate at Little Harwood Community Centre on Mondays.
c/o Little Harwood Community Centre, Whalley Old Road, Blackburn BB1 5PQ | rabiaismail12@yahoo.com | https://www.communitycvs.org.uk/the-curry-club-is-a-taste-sensation/
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Darren Pilkington DJ (Sliding Doors)
07565 933724 | darrenivdj@gmail.com
Darwen Asylum Refugee Enterprise (DARE)
26 Stanley Drive, Darwen BB3 2EL | 07885 595189 | eastiseast2004@yahoo.co.uk |
Darwen Brass Band
| 07952 964886 | Darwenbrassband@gmail.com |
Darwen Community Helpers CIC
10 Bridge Street, Darwen BB3 2AA | 07387 925211 | sammy@darwencommunityhelpers.uk |
Darwen Cricket Club
Leven Grove, Darwen BB3 0JS | 01254 701795 | darwencricketclub@gmail.com |
Darwen Tennis Club
Sunnyhurst Lane, Darwen BB3 1JT | 01254 774898 | darwentennis@gmail.com |
Diocese of Blackburn
Board of Social Responsibility – Diocese of Blackburn
Clayton House, Walker Park, Blackburn BB1 2QE | 01254 503270 | ed.saville@blackburn.anglican.org |
District without Abuse (The Wish Centre) – Blackburn with Darwen
Unit 21, Blackburn Business Development Centre, Eanam Wharf, Blackburn BB1 5BL | 01254 260465 | rebekah.wilson@bddwa.org.uk |
Doula Plus
| 07763 583358 | doulaplus@gmail.com |
Dugdale Memorial Bowling Club
Newcastle Street, Blackburn BB2 2NP | 07754 155777 | jim.hesketh@bungie.plus.com |
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East Lancashire Deafblind Club
28, Railway Road Industrial Estate, Darwen BB3 3EH | 0845 250 5506 | info@eastlancs-deafblind.org.uk |
East Lancashire Hospice
Park Lee Road, Blackburn BB2 3NY | 01254 965874 | info@eastlancshospice.org.uk | https://eastlancshospice.org.uk
East Lancashire Model Railway (Charitable) Organisation
| | elmro1@virginmedia.com |
East Rural Network
c/o The Coach House, Hoddlesden Hall, Hoddlesden, Darwen BB3 3NH | 01254 761384 | |
East Rural Youth and Community Association (ERYCA)
Carus Centre, 1 Sydney Street, Hoddlesden, Darwen BB3 3LZ | 01254 708086 | caruscentre@hotmail.co.uk |
Emmaus, Preston
165 The Birches, Ribbleton Lane, Preston PR1 5ST | 01772 796622 | lisa@emmauspreston.org.uk |
Enterprise 4 All
Suite 408, 4th Floor, Daisyfield Business Centre, Appleby Street, Blackburn BB1 3BL | 01254 693999 | info@enterprise4all.co.uk |
Everyone Matters
Greenfield Community Centre, Green Lane, Blackburn BB2 4SR | 01254 200425 | greenfieldcommunitycentre@outlook.com |
Ewood Community Association Craft Group
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Families Need Fathers
| | fnf@fnf.org.uk |
Fast 4wd Project
Boulevard Centre, 45 Railway Road, Blackburn BB1 1EZ | 01254 583957 | steve.foden@communitycvs.org.uk |
Feniscowles and Pleasington Bowling Club
Feniscowles and Pleasington Junior Football Club
Feniscowles and Pleasington War Memorial Recreation Ground, Livesey Branch Road, Feniscowles, Blackburn BB2 5EG | 07762 712531 | mark.fennyreccers@hotmail.co.uk |
Feniscowles and Pleasington Senior Football
Feniscowles and Pleasington War Memorial Recreation Ground, Livesey Branch Road, Feniscowles, Blackburn BB2 5EG | 07904 891623 | terrylambe799@gmail.com |
Feniscowles and Pleasington War Memorial Recreation
Livesey Branch Road, Feniscowles, Blackburn BB2 5EG | 01254 208210 | |
Fit 2 XL Boxing Club
Unit 25, The Welcome Centre Albert Mill, Duchess St, Lower Darwen Blackburn BB3 0QQ | 01254 482803/07834 355890 | |
Free Project CIC
| 01706 216743 | madonna.bailey@btinternet.com |
French Community Integration
Freshfields
Friends of Blackburn Old Cemetery
Friends of Bold Venture Park
| | hduxbury@aol.com |
Friends of Darwen Cemetery
c/o Unit 2A, Hall Moss Business Park, Bolton Road, Darwen BB3 2TT | 01254 825184 | secretary@darwencemetery.org.uk | http://darwencemetery.org.uk
Friends of Holy Trinity
| 07716 616213 | jasonwalkerbsc@gmail.com |
Friends of Roe Lee Park
| 07716 616213 | jasonwalkerbsc@gmail.com |
Friends of Shadsworth Junior School
21 St. Ives Road, Blackburn BB1 8JA | 01254 489752 | office@shadsworthinfant.blackburn.sch.uk |
Friends of St. James’ Churchyard, Lower Darwen
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Ghawazee Arabic Dance Troupe
Accrington Road Community Centre, Accrington Road, Blackburn BB1 2AE | | ghawazee001@yahoo.co.uk |
Gingerbread North West
Windrush Millennium Centre, 70 Alexandra Road, Manchester M16 7WD | 0161 636 7519 | cworrall@oxfam.org.uk |
Green Designs (Gardening Group)
Greenfield Community Centre Digital Skills Club
Greenfield Community Centre, Green Lane, Blackburn BB2 4SR | 01254 200425 | greenfieldscommunitycentre@outlook.com |
Greenfield Community Centre Ltd – Knit and Natter
Greenfield Community Centre, Green Lane, Blackburn BB2 4SR | 01254 200425 | greenfieldscommunitycentre@outlook.com |
Gujarati Writers Association Blackburn UK
| | poetbbambusari@gmail.com |
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Half Fish HQ
Daisyfield Pools, Daisy Lane, Blackburn BB1 5HB | 01254 433840 | halffishhq@hotmail.com |
Haslingden Community Link
Bury Road, Haslingden BB4 5PG | 01706-230116 | amullaney@hcl.org.uk |
Haven Social Group
| | supagran2@sky.com |
Headway Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley
Highfield Bowing Club
Hoddlesden Gardening Club
| | jean.worsick@gmail.com |
Homestart Blackburn with Darwen
Kings Court, King Street, Blackburn BB2 2DH | 01254 692613 | amanda.barrass@home-start-bnd.org.uk |
Hope and Help
| | ma@hopeandhelp.uk |
Humraaz Refuge
PO Box 427, Blackburn BB1 5BN | 01254 695800 | info@humraaz.org.uk |
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Intack Parents and Community Group
Whitebirk Road, Blackburn BB1 3HY | 01254 52815 | office@intack.blackburn.sch.uk |
Inter Madrassah Organisation
Blackburn Business Development Centre, Eanam Wharf, Blackburn BB1 5BL | 01254 781310 | info@imocharity.org |
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Jubilee Tower Credit Union
5-7 Bolton Road, Darwen BB3 1DF | 01254 776611 | jubileetowercu@btconnect.com |
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Kairos Housing
46 King William Street, Blackburn BB2 2DH | | lisa@kairoshousing.org.uk |
Kashmiri Association
237-239 Whalley Range, Blackburn BB1 6NN | 01254 692321 | info@kashmiriassociation.org |
Kidney Support Group – Blackburn & District
c/o The Carers Service, Kingsway, Greenhurst Place, Blackburn BB2 1NA | 01254 688440 | parveen.awan@bwdcarers.org.uk |
Kiran Women’s Group
Bangor Street Community Centre, Norwich Street, Blackburn BB1 6NZ | | sajidakazmi@icloud.com |
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Lammack Association
Lancashire BME Network
Suite 412, Daisyfield Business Centre, Appleby Street, Blackburn BB1 3BL | 01254 392974 | |
Lancashire Community Helpers
Lancashire Council of Mosques
Room 33, Bangor Street Community Centre, Norwich Street, Blackburn BB1 6NZ | 01254 692289 | latifa@lancashiremosques.com |
Lancashire School Sailing Association
| | sailllssa@aol.com |
Lancashire Sport Partnership
Lancashire Business Park, Centurion Way, Leyland PR26 6TW | 01772 299830 | jmoodie@lancashiresport.org.uk |
Lee Spark NF Foundation
17 Yarn Close, St. Helens WA9 3GJ | 07769 322953 | info@nfsuk.org.uk |
Lifeline East Lancashire
68-70 Darwen Street, Blackburn BB2 2BL | 01254 677427 | yps@lifeline.org.uk |
Lifesaver Engineering Ltd
The Landmark, 1 School Lane, Burnley BB11 1UF | 07791 538223 | josh@lifesaverengineering.com |
Little Harwood Community Assocation
Little Harwood Community Centre, Whalley Old Road, Blackburn BB1 5PQ | 01254 681210 | centrelh@gmail.com |
Livesey Children & All Age Centre
Andrew Street, Blackburn BB2 4NU | 01254 507950 | fis@blackburn.gov.uk |
Lorenz Corp Ltd.
| | service@lorenz.com |
The Lotus Mental Health Charity
| 07479 440058 | carla@thelotusmentalhealth.org |
Ludus Dance
Assembly Rooms, King Street, Lancaster LA1 1RE | 01524 35936 | info@ludusdance.org |
LUV Preston, Homeless Drop In
St. Wilfrid’s Presbetry Centre, 1 Wikley Square, Preston PR1 3JJ | | prproon@gmail.com |
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The Making Rooms
1 Exchange Street, Blackburn BB1 7JN | 07514 819472 | tom.macpherson-pope@makingrooms.org |
Making Space
46 Allen Street, Warrington WA2 7JB | 01925 581791/01925 571680 | business.support@makingspace.co.uk |
Maundy Relief
Maundy Grange, 29-31 Abbey Street, Accrington BB5 1EN | 01254 232328 | enquiries@maundyrelief.org.uk |
Medical Detection Dogs
3 Millfield Greenway Business Park, Winslow Road, Great Horwood MK17 0NP | 01296 655 888/07719 071696 | pauline.miller@medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk | https://www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/
Meeting Places North West
15-19 Croft Street, Darwen BB3 1BG | 07494 759921 | meetingplaces19@gmail.com |
Metanoia Project
1 Chapel Street, Preston PR1 8BU | 07957 566741 | jen@metanoiaproject.co.uk |
Mill Hill Community Club
Mill Hill Community Centre, New Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Blackburn BB2 4DT | 01254 673066 | millhillcommunity@hotmail.com |
Mill Hill Community Football Club
| | info@millhillfc.co.uk |
Mill Hill Community Trust CiC
Mill Hill Community Centre, New Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Blackburn BB2 4DT | 01254 673066 | millhillcommunitycentre@hotmail.com |
Mill Hill Diversity Football Team
| | walshaj@hotmail.com |
Mill Hill Girls’ Football Club
| | mrkwilkins@hotmail.com |
Mill Hill St. Peter’s Football Club
| | mhspfooty@gmail.com |
Mind2Muscle Academy Limited
Euro House, School Lane, Blackburn BB1 2QH | 07834 175560 | charlotte@mind2muscle.co.uk |
Mothers United (Doula Plus CIC)
| | doulaplus@gmail.com |
Ms Society – Blackburn Branch
| | msblackburn60@gmail.com |
MS Society – Preston Group
| | preston@mssociety.org.uk |
Municipal Transport Museum – East Lancashire
59 Cemetary Road, Darwen BB3 2LZ | 01254 761167 | darwentr@aol.com |
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N-Compass (Carer Support)
Unit 1, Edward VII Quay, Navigation Way, Preston PR2 2YF | 07710 171832 | Ian.Leadbeater@n-compass.org.uk |
New Era Enterprises Limited
The CVS Centre, 62-64 Yorkshire Street, Burnley BB11 3BT | 01282 435302/07711 801821 | sue@neweraburnley.co.uk |
Newground CIC
Bob Watts Building, 193 Bolton Road, Blackburn BB2 3GE | 01254 265163/07860 952353 | Nicola.Staley@newground.co.uk | https://www.newground.co.uk/
Newrad Conservation and Wildlife
Unit F, Watery Lane Works, Watery Lane, Darwen BB3 | 01254 775686 | newradfisheries@btinternet.com |
Newrad Fisheries Club
Unit F, Watery Lane Works, Watery Lane, Darwen BB3 | 01254 775686 | newradfisheries@btinternet.com |
News Social
| | abelousova1@uclan.ac.uk |
Nightsafe
Boulevard Centre, 45 Railway Road, Blackburn BB1 1EZ | 01254 503067 | info@night-safe.org.uk |
No Barriers Youth Group
c/o Sliding Doors Hub, Mill Hill Community Centre, New Chapel Street, Blackburn BB2 4DT | 07495 303224 | slidingdoorssocial@gmail.com |
North Blackburn Youth Project
North East Healthy Communities Partnership Group
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Olive Academy
| | inamulhasan5@hotmail.com |
One Voice Blackburn CiC
Bangor Street Community Centre, Norwich Street, Blackburn BB1 6NZ | 01254 790711 | info@onevoicenetwork.org.uk |
Opportunity Sports Foundation
Our Lady & St. John’s Catholic College
North Road, Blackburn BB1 1PY | 01254 588388/07815 700848 | rpr2ybys2@olsj.blackburn.sch.uk |
Outdoor Pursuits Centre Trust – Blackburn & District
Oxfam
14 Preston New Road, Blackburn BB2 1AW | 01254 679804 | enquiries@oxfam.org.uk |
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Pakistani Welfare Assocation
| | hussainajaib@hotmail.com |
Parents and Toddlers
Shadsworth Wellbeing & Activity Centre, Rothesay Road, Blackburn BB1 2JA | 07713 787269 | reganntalia@hotmail.co.uk |
Parkinsons UK – Burnley Branch
Burnley Boys Club, Baden Playing Fields, Baden Road, Burnley BB10 1JQ | | vc.north3@parkinsons.org.uk |
Participation Works
Burnley Youth Theatre, Queens Park Road, Burnley BB10 3LB | 01282 411182 | lynne_participationworks@yahoo.co.uk |
Peer Talk
The Intact Centre, 49 Whitby Avenue, Ingol, Preston PR2 3YP | 07719 562617 | natalia@peertalk.org.uk |
Phoenix Kick Boxing Academy
22 Walmsley Street, Darwen BB3 3AD | 01254 761457 | pkba@hotmail.co.uk |
Preston Caribbean Carnival Ltd.
Cotton Court Business Centre, Church Street, Preston PR1 3BY | | info@prestoncarnival.co.uk |
Prince’s Trust
Probation & Voluntary After Care Centre – Blackburn
Pukar Disability Centre
3-5 Oakham Court, Preston PR1 3XP | 01772 822700 | nahid.qurban@pukar.org.uk |
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Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Biological Heritage Site Committee
c/o Feniscowles Sports & Social Club, Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn BB2 5EG | 01254 208076 | ri.barrett@btinternet.com |
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REACH Volunteering
89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP | 0203 943 9901 | info@reachvolunteering.org.uk |
Read Easy, Preston
Relate Lancashire
Lancashire Relate Centre, 10 Strawberry Bank, Blackburn BB2 6AA | 01254 52895 | appointments@relatelancs.org.uk |
Renaissance UK
102 Dickson Road, Blackpool FY1 2BU | | awebber@ren-uk.com | https://www.ren-uk.com/blackpool-home/
Residents of Sunnyhurst Association
| | gillian.charnock@ntlworld.com | http://www.rosadarwen.co.uk
Revidge Allotment Association
| | liza@hpbc.org.uk |
Revidge Community Association
| | judy.smith@zetnet.co.uk |
Richmond Fellowship/The Haven
Blanche Street, Preston PR2 2RL | 07341 868975 | sue.lovatt@richmondfellowship.org.uk |
Rise & Shine Lancashire CIC
| | adam@riseandshinelancs.org.uk | https://riseandshinelancs.org.uk/
RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People)
| 01733 375450 | volunteering@rnib.org.uk |
Roe Lee Area Residents Association
01254 601182
Roe Lee Park Men’s Bowling Club
Roe Lee Park Ladies’ Bowling Club
Romney Voices
| | calshaw_1999@yahoo.co.uk |
Rooftop Bees
C Floor Rooftop, Blackburn Town Hall, Tackett Street, Blackburn BB1 7DY | info@rooftopbees.org.uk |
Rowan Organisation
Eliot Park Innovation Centre, Barling Way, Nuneaton CV10 7RH | 02476 322860 | debbie.houghton@therowan.org |
Rummage Rescuers CiC
2-3 Thomas Street, Blackburn BB2 1NR | 01254 264093 | hello@rummmagernscuers.org.uk | https://www.rummagerescuers.org.uk
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Safenet Domestic Abuse Services
Centenary Court, Croft Street, Burnley BB11 2ED | 07977 000903 | pbrotherton@safenet.org.uk |
Sahara in Preston
48-54 Fishwick Parade, Preston PR1 4XQ | 01772 702090 | sahara.inpreston@btinternet.com |
Salford Roman Catholic Diocesan Youth Commission
Mount Carmel RC High School, Wordsworth Road, Accrington BB5 0LU | 01254 395650 | |
Salvation Army Shop – Preston
Charity shop.
72-74 Plungington Road, Preston PR1 7RA | 01772 555425 | dianewright809@salvationarmy.org.uk |
SAMS (Scrap Art Materials Store)
Provide arts materials for purchase by the community.
Energy Zone, Newfield Drive, Blackburn BB2 3UA | 01254 291271 | joanne@cbpartners.org |
Sea Cadets – Blackburn
Somme Barracks TA Centre, Moss Street, Blackburn BB1 5IT | 01254 681819 | warren@blackburnscc.co.uk |
Secret Santa
| | phil@secretsanta.ltd |
SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice & Support Service)
Offers free impartial advice and information for parents, children and young people about special educational needs (SEN) procedures as set out in SEN legislation and the SEN Code of Practice 2015.
Community Hub, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn BB1 1EZ | 01254 583957 | jane.partington@communitycvs.org.uk | https://www.communitycvs.org.uk/index-html/sendiass/
Shad Chefs – The Council Estate Food Connoisseurs
| 07701 070766 | calvertshane27@gmail.com |
Shadsworth Tenants & Residents Association Parent & Toddler
| 07828 646048 | esamson@yahoo.co.uk |
Shape Lancashire CIC
| 07510 269636 | kate.eastwood@shapelancashire.co.uk |
Share IT! Preston
Holy Family Parish Centre, Redcar Avenue, Ingol, Preston PR2 3YY | 07946 302731 | shareitpreston@gmail.com |
Sharp Gas Services Limited
200 Brownhill Avenue, Burnley BB10 4QH | 07398 976011 | dalepreston1@hotmail.com |
Shear Brow Community Association
Shin-Gi-Ruh
Provides opportunities to become involved in Muay Thai.
Unit 8, Whalley Range Business Park, Boyle Street, Blackburn BB1 6DG | 01254 59872 | info@shingiruhmuaythai.co.uk |
Shopmobility – Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn Market, Church Street, Blackburn BB1 5AF | 01254 669254 | BWDShopmobilty18@gmail.com |
Sightline Vision North West Ltd
Howick House, Howick Park Avenue, Penwortham PR1 0LS | 0800 587 2252 | info@sightline.org.uk |
SLEAP
Unit 2, Trafford Buildings, East Street, Leyland PR25 3NJ | 01772 623603 | stela@sleap.co.uk | https://www.sleap.co.uk
Slickwhips Ltd.
Providing access to dirt biking.
Unit F, Hargreaves House, Plumbe Street, Burnley BB11 3AB | 07917 163924 | info@slickwhips.co.uk |
Smile Mediation Ltd
Century Court, Croft Street, Burnley BB11 4AZ | 01282 436989 | info@smile-ltd.co.uk | http://www.smilemediation.co.uk/
Snowdrop Doula CIC
Provide services to new and expectant mothers.
47 Parker Lane, Burnley BB11 2BU | 07931 214574 | michelle@snowdropdoula.co.uk |
Sons of Anxiety Strength Club
6B Higher Church Street, Blackburn BB2 1JG | 07754 015479 | hopefiend@live.co.uk |
Soroptimist International Blackburn
2nd Floor, Beckwith House, 1-3 Wellington Road North, Stockport SK4 1AF | 0161 480 7686 | hq@sigbi.org |
South East Healthy Community Partnership
Blackburn Central Library, Town Hall Street, Blackburn BB2 1AH | 07971 010606 | louise.jarrold@blackburn.gov.uk |
St. Wilfrid’s RC Presbytry
1 Wikley Square, Preston PR1 3JJ | 01772 554396 | stwilfredspa@gmail.com |
St. Francis’ Scouts
St. Matthew’s Church
Church in Preston.
Acregate Lane, Preston PR1 5QQ | 01772 446913 | matthewacregate@gmail.com |
St. Oswald’s Community Hall
Community facility in the Knuzden area.
Fecitt Brow, Blackburn BB1 2AT | 07784 514125 | cheryllavery@ntlworld.com |
St. Oswald’s Parochial Church Council
c/o 74 Mount Saint James, Knuzden, Blackburn BB1 2DR | 07796 155813 | alisoncritchley@btinternet.com |
St. Silas’ C of E Church
Church community.
Preston New Road, Blackburn BB2 6PS | 01254 664772 | stsilasblackburn@gmail.com |
Stitch and Knit Group
A craft group based at Accrington Road Community Centre.
Accrington Road Community Centre, Accrington Road, Blackburn BB1 2AF | sarah.slater2@baesystems.com
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Talking Newspaper for the Blind – Blackburn & Darwen
Blackburn & District Blind Society, Suite 4, Unit A, Cobham House, Shadsworth Gateway, Haslingden Road, Blackburn BB1 2EE | 01254 698683 | bdbs.vi.support@btconnect.com |
Their Stories
| 07867 285155 | info@theirstories.uk |
THRIVINE Blackburn
Unit 09, Eanam Wharf Business Development Centre, Blackburn BB1 5PL | 07890 147806 | Thrivine@gmail.com |
Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM)
Room 29, Bangor Street Community Centre, Norwich Street, Blackburn BB1 6NZ | 01254 292650 | d.ali@bwdhl.org.uk |
Townswomen’s Guild – Blackburn
Travel Assist Ltd.
Hillside Garate, Edward Street, Darwen BB3 1AY | 01254 846200 | jim@travelassist.org |
Triratna Clitheroe – Buddhist Meditation Group
A Buddhist community organisation in Clitheroe.
07861 656731
Turbary Woods Owl and Bird of Prey Sanctuary
A conservation organisation providing homes for owls and birds of prey.
92 Chain House Lane, Whitestake, Preston PR4 4LB | 07873 283787 | johnmayes1966@gmail.com |
Turton Bowling Club
off Wellington Road, Edgworth BL7 0EF | 01204 304669 | sandiewhitt@yahoo.co.uk |
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U2 Get Fit CIC
Umbrella Society – East Lancashire
| 07739 518716 | elumbrellasociety@gmail.com |
Unity Hope House CIC
Burnley Boys and Girls Club, Barden Playing Fields, Barden Lane, Burnley BB10 1IQ | 07912 364355 | fatemakhanom@hotmail.com |
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Vocalise Childrens Choir
| | davidbpcbrown@uwclub.net |
VOICE
Operate breakfast clubs for the benefit of vulnerable people and families affected by poverty and homelessness.
Boulevard Centre, 45 Railway Road, Blackburn BB1 1EZ | 01254 583957 | marselle.davies@communitycvs.org.uk
Voluntary Youth Network (VYNet)
Daisyfield Base, Moss Street, Blackburn BB1 5IT | 01254 395650
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West Brookhouse Community Association
6-10 Randal Street, Blackburn BB1 7EG | imy.patell@hotmail.com
Westbury Gardens Art & Craft Group
Meets at Westbury Gardens URC on Mondays from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Westbury Gardens, Blackburn BB1 1XF | dm.estill@tiscAli.co.uk
Westbury Gardens United Reformed Church
Church community.
Westbury Gardens, Blackburn BB1 1XF | westburygardensurc@gmail.com | https://westburygardensurc.org.uk/
Whitebirk & Intack Tenants & Residents Association
A group of local residents in the Intack and Whitebirk areas of Blackburn.
01254 600546/07716 078245 | Whitebirk2000@gmail.com
Whitebirk Youth Hub (Supported by YAP)
07956 240975 | infoyap2018@gmail.com | https://www.facebook.com/infoyap14/
Whitehall Park Supporters Group
The group’s aim is to protect the environment and improve the quality of Whitehall Park in Darwen.
whitehallparksg@btinternet.com | https://e-voice.org.uk/whitehallparkdarwen/
Willows Lodge Fishery
Volunteer-led group who clean and maintain a local lake in which many people have pleasure fished for generations.
Dickens Street, Blackburn BB1 1RN | arrancottam@gmail.com
Wings Womens Group
Promotes learning for pleasure principally by women and girls through development of individual capabilities, competencies, skills and understanding, primarily in the Blackburn Area.
07805 300396 | Hamidapatel@hotmail.com
Workers’ Educational Association
Their mission is to bring adult education within reach of everyone who needs it.
WEA, Suite 414, The Cotton Exchange Building, Old Hall Street, Liverpool L3 9JR | 0300 303 3464/07771 837662 | northwest@wea.ac.uk | https://www.wea.org.uk/
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YMCA Blackburn
c/o St. Albans Road, St. Annes FY8 1XD | 07894 724658/07515 922243 | eastlancs@fyldecoastymca.org | https://www.ymcablackburn.org/
Youth Action
Seek to influence policies to ensure that they are more youth friendly and therefore young people have better opportunities in life and have a greater voice in their community. We also passionately pursue the organising of bespoke opportunities to meet the varying needs of young people.
Unity House, 49-51 Preston New Road, Blackburn BB2 6AE | hello@youthaction.org.uk | https://youthaction.org.uk/
Youth Awareness Project
Provides young people an opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of the community.
BwDyouthawarenessproject@gmail.com | https://www.facebook.com/infoyap14/
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Z’s Defence Academy
Provide pathways for women of all ages to lead positive, healthy lifestyles through sports, outdoor activities, education, employment and volunteering.
Unit 4 Pearson Street, Blackburn BB2 2ES | 07720 636847 | https://zsdefenceacademy.co.uk/