Boulton Cottage Homes Trust

Also known as: Boulton's Cottage Homes Trust

To provide low cost accomodation to pensioners or members of the congregation of Bethesda Church, Bebington, Wirral

Activities & Mission

To provide low cost accomodation to pensioners or members of the congregation of Bethesda Church, Bebington, Wirral

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

Wirral

Financial Information

Latest Income

£158,338

Latest Expenditure

£135,671

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 74.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 42.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,404,012

Charitable Activities £41,084

Other Trading £0

Investments £20,988

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £38,902

Raising Funds £13,353

Governance £8,609

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2022 — A H and E Boulton Trust (organisation 225328)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£158,338	£135,671				0 / 0
2024	£163,887	£128,134				0 / 0
2023	£137,028	£76,204				0 / 0
2022	£4,466,084	£52,255	£38,902	£4,627,817	£4,627,817	0 / 0
2021	£43,001	£58,296				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Boulton Cottage Homes Trust

What does Boulton Cottage Homes Trust do?

To provide low cost accomodation to pensioners or members of the congregation of Bethesda Church, Bebington, Wirral

How much income did Boulton Cottage Homes Trust report in 2025?

Boulton Cottage Homes Trust reported total income of £158k and reported expenditure of £136k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Boulton Cottage Homes Trust?

Boulton Cottage Homes Trust has a program ratio of 0.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Boulton Cottage Homes Trust registered as a charity?

Boulton Cottage Homes Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 December 1963 as charity number 225690. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Boulton Cottage Homes Trust?

Boulton Cottage Homes Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Boulton Cottage Homes Trust operate?

Boulton Cottage Homes Trust operates in Wirral, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Boulton Cottage Homes Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Boulton Cottage Homes Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 225690.