Bolton Wanderers Community Trust
Also known as: Bolton Wanderers Football in the Community Scheme, Bolton Wanderers in the Community
The Charity operates: to promote community participation in healthy recreation; to provide and assist in providing facilities for sport, recreation or other leisure time occupation of such persons who have need for such facilities; and to advance the education of the public.
Activities & Mission
The Charity operates: to promote community participation in healthy recreation; to provide and assist in providing facilities for sport, recreation or other leisure time occupation of such persons who have need for such facilities; and to advance the education of the public.
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 90% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 39% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% 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 | £1,526,891 | £1,712,828 | £1,619,166 | £192,209 | £10,454 | 59 / 41 |
| 2024 | £1,401,382 | £1,458,566 | £1,378,818 | £378,146 | £134,038 | 56 / 22 |
| 2023 | £1,424,186 | £1,328,524 | £1,303,663 | £434,467 | £106,027 | 54 / 20 |
| 2022 | £1,268,242 | £1,292,444 | £1,286,919 | £338,805 | £92,212 | 55 / 28 |
| 2021 | £1,012,879 | £866,261 | £860,930 | £363,007 | £72,313 | 42 / 8 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bolton Wanderers Community Trust
What does Bolton Wanderers Community Trust do?
The Charity operates: to promote community participation in healthy recreation; to provide and assist in providing facilities for sport, recreation or other leisure time occupation of such persons who have need for such facilities; and to advance the education of the public.
How much income did Bolton Wanderers Community Trust report in 2025?
Bolton Wanderers Community Trust reported total income of £1.53m and reported expenditure of £1.71m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bolton Wanderers Community Trust?
Bolton Wanderers Community Trust has a program ratio of 106.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bolton Wanderers Community Trust registered as a charity?
Bolton Wanderers Community Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 February 2002 as charity number 1090753. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Bolton Wanderers Community Trust?
Bolton Wanderers Community Trust 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 Wanderers Community Trust operate?
Bolton Wanderers Community Trust operates across 2 areas: Bolton and Lancashire.
Is Bolton Wanderers Community Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Bolton Wanderers Community Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090753.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Bolton Wanderers Football in the Community Scheme
- Bolton Wanderers in the Community
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated