Backup North West
Also known as: Bolton Young Persons Housing Scheme
To provide supported housing and emergency over night accommodation to single homeless 16-25 year olds. The aim of the service is to prevent homelessness, reduce risk of harm through rough sleeping and enable independent living.
Activities & Mission
To provide supported housing and emergency over night accommodation to single homeless 16-25 year olds. The aim of the service is to prevent homelessness, reduce risk of harm through rough sleeping and enable independent living.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 52% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £3,611,832 | £3,436,414 | £3,390,669 | £871,817 | £841,533 | 82 / 20 |
| 2024 | £3,497,687 | £3,203,612 | £3,174,396 | £690,931 | £600,979 | 81 / 20 |
| 2023 | £3,250,502 | £3,213,885 | £3,183,816 | £420,233 | £317,833 | 82 / 10 |
| 2022 | £2,590,645 | £2,781,672 | £2,770,136 | £405,153 | £419,892 | 76 / 31 |
| 2021 | £2,513,650 | £2,343,012 | £2,337,264 | £657,253 | £735,920 | 71 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Backup North West
What does Backup North West do?
To provide supported housing and emergency over night accommodation to single homeless 16-25 year olds. The aim of the service is to prevent homelessness, reduce risk of harm through rough sleeping and enable independent living.
How much income did Backup North West report in 2025?
Backup North West reported total income of £3.61m and reported expenditure of £3.44m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Backup North West?
Backup North West has a program ratio of 93.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Backup North West registered as a charity?
Backup North West was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 October 1997 as charity number 1064698. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Backup North West?
Backup North West is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lesley Gail Hounslea. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Backup North West operate?
Backup North West operates in Bolton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Backup North West a registered charity?
Yes — Backup North West is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1064698.
Details
77 BRIDGEMAN STREET
BOLTON
BL3 6BY
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Bolton Young Persons Housing Scheme
- Backup North West
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated