Age UK Bolton

Also known as: Age Concern - Bolton

Age UK Bolton is a local self-financing charity, established in 1947 to promote the well-being of all older people (50+) in the metropolitan borough of Bolton.We are also part of the influential national Age UK Federation, recognised as the leading provider of services to, and campaigner with and on behalf of, older people in the voluntary sector.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Bolton

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,475,175

Latest Expenditure

£1,407,067

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 86.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 14.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £22,151

Charitable Activities £1,070,177

Other Trading £225,788

Investments £51,839

Other Income £105,220

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,212,677

Raising Funds £194,390

Governance £11,300

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,475,175	£1,407,067	£1,212,677	£2,487,355	£2,263,901	48 / 200
2024	£1,205,110	£1,254,345	£1,071,773	£2,395,372	£2,163,788	47 / 200
2023	£981,432	£1,059,628	£913,091	£2,314,018	£2,083,291	42 / 235
2022	£708,355	£800,319	£697,284	£2,625,973	£2,386,950	31 / 336
2021	£656,425	£789,013	£701,629	£2,658,160	£2,310,841	29 / 260

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Age UK Bolton

What does Age UK Bolton do?

How much income did Age UK Bolton report in 2025?

Age UK Bolton reported total income of £1.48m and reported expenditure of £1.41m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Age UK Bolton?

Age UK Bolton has a program ratio of 82.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Age UK Bolton registered as a charity?

Age UK Bolton was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 1964 as charity number 223240. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Age UK Bolton?

Age UK Bolton is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Healey Cooper. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Age UK Bolton operate?

Age UK Bolton operates in Bolton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Age UK Bolton a registered charity?

Yes — Age UK Bolton is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 223240.