Bolton Community And Voluntary Services
Also known as: Bolton District Council for Voluntary Service, Bolton C.v.s.
Working together to develop a diverse, strong and effective voluntary and community sector in Bolton.Current work includes:- Group Development- Small Grants Administration on behalf of Bolton Council- Promotion of Volunteering Opportunities- Community Engagement in Health- Forums: Health & Social Care; Volunteering; Voluntary & Community Sector- Training Programme- The Bolton Hub
Activities & Mission
Working together to develop a diverse, strong and effective voluntary and community sector in Bolton.Current work includes:- Group Development- Small Grants Administration on behalf of Bolton Council- Promotion of Volunteering Opportunities- Community Engagement in Health- Forums: Health & Social Care; Volunteering; Voluntary & Community Sector- Training Programme- The Bolton Hub
Grants
Bolton Community And Voluntary Services is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £2,399,354
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 91% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 121). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 46% of UK Charity and VCS support 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 | £3,127,645 | £3,655,273 | £3,496,404 | £3,017,348 | £532,383 | 34 / 85 |
| 2024 | £3,509,715 | £3,128,611 | £2,968,476 | £3,544,976 | £449,040 | 30 / 50 |
| 2023 | £3,108,688 | £3,593,750 | £3,472,240 | £3,163,872 | £341,110 | 33 / 2 |
| 2022 | £3,410,467 | £2,221,495 | £2,131,498 | £3,648,934 | £177,257 | 36 / 57 |
| 2021 | £2,442,357 | £2,266,407 | £2,172,548 | £2,459,962 | £213,698 | 29 / 16 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bolton Community And Voluntary Services
What does Bolton Community And Voluntary Services do?
Working together to develop a diverse, strong and effective voluntary and community sector in Bolton.Current work includes:- Group Development- Small Grants Administration on behalf of Bolton Council- Promotion of Volunteering Opportunities- Community Engagement in Health- Forums: Health & Social Care; Volunteering; Voluntary & Community Sector- Training Programme- The Bolton Hub
How much income did Bolton Community And Voluntary Services report in 2025?
Bolton Community And Voluntary Services reported total income of £3.13m and reported expenditure of £3.66m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bolton Community And Voluntary Services?
Bolton Community And Voluntary Services has a program ratio of 111.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 121 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bolton Community And Voluntary Services registered as a charity?
Bolton Community And Voluntary Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 June 1991 as charity number 1003123. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Bolton Community And Voluntary Services?
Bolton Community And Voluntary Services is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Leigh Vallance. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bolton Community And Voluntary Services operate?
Bolton Community And Voluntary Services operates in Bolton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bolton Community And Voluntary Services a registered charity?
Yes — Bolton Community And Voluntary Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1003123.
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Registry Information
Other notable Charity and VCS support charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Bolton District Council for Voluntary Service
- Bolton C.v.s.
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated