Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust
Also known as: Active Bolton, Bolton Arena
Provision of Sporting and Leisure Activities
Activities & Mission
Provision of Sporting and Leisure Activities
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 30% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% 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 | £3,208,975 | £3,074,160 | £2,589,078 | £1,337,382 | £1,232,911 | 86 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,923,188 | £2,808,709 | £2,351,385 | £1,202,567 | £1,053,430 | 87 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,736,537 | £2,810,907 | £2,416,761 | £1,088,088 | £931,955 | 90 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,296,830 | £2,032,933 | £1,815,941 | £1,162,458 | £932,225 | 75 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,310,736 | £1,501,040 | £1,295,792 | £898,561 | £361,825 | 85 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust
What does Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust do?
Provision of Sporting and Leisure Activities
How much income did Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust report in 2025?
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust reported total income of £3.21m and reported expenditure of £3.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust?
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has a program ratio of 80.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 30% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust registered as a charity?
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 June 2001 as charity number 1087039. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust?
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Suzanne April Hilton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust operate?
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust operates in Bolton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1087039.
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Also Known As
- Active Bolton
- Bolton Arena
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated