WHO WE ARE

Blackburne House is a Liverpool-based charity that supports the development of local – and often vulnerable – women. With a core concentrates on education, we offer a large range of nationally recognized courses and qualifications to women – particularly in areas in which women are still under-represented. Set in a Grade II-listed building in the heart of Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter, we enable women to learn and grow in a safe environment. Blackburne House, formerly the Women’s Technology and Education Centre (WTEC), was founded in 1983 with the purpose of progressing women from disadvantaged backgrounds into employment within technical professions – an area in which, at the time, women were importantly under-represented. The organization grew rapidly and considerably and, in 1991, moved into new premises in Liverpool’s famous Georgian Quarter. More than £4m was raised in order to breathe new life back into Blackburne House and the beautiful, Grade II-listed building became our new home. Today, Blackburne House is a vibrant and thriving organization and one of the country’s leading education centers for women – but we wouldn’t have experienced the growth we have without the help of our partner organizations. Over the years, we have established a number of successful social enterprises that succeed in supporting our educational goals and provide tangible examples of how new markets can be used to serve local communities. Attracting thousands of visitors each year, our facilities now include a thriving bistro, health spa, conference and events facilities, and a 30-place nursery.

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