Rooted in Blackburn and Darwen
BBAlliance began around one kitchen table in [PLACEHOLDER year] with a simple idea: neighbours looking after neighbours.
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Our story
From one food collection in [PLACEHOLDER year], BBAlliance has grown into a charity running youth clubs, a food pantry, elders’ groups and education projects across Blackburn with Darwen — while supporting trusted partners nationally and internationally. [PLACEHOLDER — replace with the real story.]
Our mission
Stronger together: practical help, real friendship and opportunities for every neighbour, whatever their background. [PLACEHOLDER — replace]
What that looks like
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How we got here
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Founded [PLACEHOLDER]
A first food collection organised from a living room in Bastwell. [PLACEHOLDER — replace]
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First premises [PLACEHOLDER]
The pantry opens its doors on Audley Range. [PLACEHOLDER — replace]
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Charity registered [PLACEHOLDER]
BBAlliance becomes a registered charity. [PLACEHOLDER — replace]
Today
Six projects and counting
Youth, food, elders, education, environment and international work. [PLACEHOLDER — replace]
Governance
BBAlliance is governed by a volunteer board of trustees who meet every [PLACEHOLDER] weeks. Our annual reports and accounts are published on the Reports & documents page — we believe in being open about where every pound goes.