Bolton Community Leisure
To develop sport and recreational activities in Bolton.Oversee the management of leisure facilities.Monitor standards and improvements.
Activities & Mission
To develop sport and recreational activities in Bolton.Oversee the management of leisure facilities.Monitor standards and improvements.
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 83% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 56% of UK Leisure 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 | £6,258,499 | £6,884,906 | £6,884,906 | £82,993 | £82,993 | 190 / 0 |
| 2024 | £6,258,499 | £6,378,631 | £6,378,631 | £180,472 | £180,472 | 181 / 0 |
| 2023 | £7,545,658 | £7,489,484 | £7,489,484 | £300,045 | £300,045 | 172 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,848,887 | £4,873,868 | £4,873,868 | £243,871 | £243,871 | 167 / 0 |
| 2020 | £4,526,744 | £4,609,418 | £4,609,418 | £268,852 | £268,852 | 206 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bolton Community Leisure
What does Bolton Community Leisure do?
To develop sport and recreational activities in Bolton.Oversee the management of leisure facilities.Monitor standards and improvements.
How much income did Bolton Community Leisure report in 2025?
Bolton Community Leisure reported total income of £6.26m and reported expenditure of £6.88m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bolton Community Leisure?
Bolton Community Leisure has a program ratio of 101.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bolton Community Leisure registered as a charity?
Bolton Community Leisure was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 December 2006 as charity number 1117186. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Bolton Community Leisure?
Bolton Community Leisure is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID SINGLETON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bolton Community Leisure operate?
Bolton Community Leisure operates in Bolton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bolton Community Leisure a registered charity?
Yes — Bolton Community Leisure is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117186.
Details
Town Hall
Victoria Square
BOLTON
BL1 1RU
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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