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Bolton Lads And Girls Club Limited

We aim to enable young people aged 8 to 25 especially from disadvantaged circumstances to realise their full potential. This is achieved by a range of universal and targeted programmes designed by young people to meet their needs. In 2002, we opened a state of the art youth facility from where 3,400 young people access sport, mentoring and arts activities "under one roof", seven days per week.

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Activities & Mission

We aim to enable young people aged 8 to 25 especially from disadvantaged circumstances to realise their full potential. This is achieved by a range of universal and targeted programmes designed by young people to meet their needs. In 2002, we opened a state of the art youth facility from where 3,400 young people access sport, mentoring and arts activities "under one roof", seven days per week.

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

Latest Income
£2,759,361
Latest Expenditure
£3,178,530

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 88.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 11.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 22% 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 £601,883
Charitable Activities £1,478,079
Other Trading £657,627
Investments £21,772
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,818,966
Raising Funds £359,564
Governance £10,882
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,759,361
£3,178,530£2,818,966£7,105,872£2,094,73275 / 110
2024
£2,504,526
£3,004,394£2,614,466£7,524,947£2,338,76297 / 111
2023
£2,664,665
£3,003,509£2,697,612£8,023,559£234,750109 / 180
2022
£2,828,566
£2,384,086£2,094,619£8,367,210£3,063,60356 / 100
2021
£2,760,085
£1,964,483£1,758,188£7,919,372£767,21871 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bolton Lads And Girls Club Limited

What does Bolton Lads And Girls Club Limited do?

We aim to enable young people aged 8 to 25 especially from disadvantaged circumstances to realise their full potential. This is achieved by a range of universal and targeted programmes designed by young people to meet their needs. In 2002, we opened a state of the art youth facility from where 3,400 young people access sport, mentoring and arts activities "under one roof", seven days per week.

How much income did Bolton Lads And Girls Club Limited report in 2025?

Bolton Lads And Girls Club Limited reported total income of £2.76m and reported expenditure of £3.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bolton Lads And Girls Club Limited?

Bolton Lads And Girls Club Limited has a program ratio of 102.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bolton Lads And Girls Club Limited registered as a charity?

Bolton Lads And Girls Club Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 1995 as charity number 1051292. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Bolton Lads And Girls Club Limited?

Bolton Lads And Girls Club Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVE SINGLETON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bolton Lads And Girls Club Limited operate?

Bolton Lads And Girls Club Limited operates in Bolton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bolton Lads And Girls Club Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Bolton Lads And Girls Club Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1051292.

Details

Address
BOLTON LADS & GIRLS CLUB
18 SPA ROAD
BOLTON
BL1 4AG
Registration Date
7 December 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1051292
Charity Number
1051292

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Trustees

DAVE SINGLETON Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Ann Taylor-Rimmer
Aris Matthaiou
Dr Andras Gyula Juhasz
Kathryn Ann Morley
Lisa Jane Wilson
Noel Sharpe
Rev Stephen Greenhalgh
Also governs 1 other charity
Tahera Khan

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14 May 2026
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