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.

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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

£3,611,832

Latest Expenditure

£3,436,414

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 3.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £110,651

Charitable Activities £3,499,194

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,987

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,390,669

Raising Funds £45,745

Governance £89,247

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	£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

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Frequently asked questions about Backup North West

What does Backup North West do?

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.

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.