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The Bolton School Bursary Foundation

The advancement of education for the public benefit of those who need financial assistance in particular but not exclusively by the provision to Bolton School of bursary support for the benefit of pupils who would be unable to continue in education at the School or who would be unable to commence education at the School despite being accepted, without financial assistance.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of education for the public benefit of those who need financial assistance in particular but not exclusively by the provision to Bolton School of bursary support for the benefit of pupils who would be unable to continue in education at the School or who would be unable to commence education at the School despite being accepted, without financial assistance.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£11,859,897
Latest Expenditure
£2,030,429

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 16.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 1% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 36% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 31% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £11,121,471
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £738,426
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,952,000
Raising Funds £78,429
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £1,952,000
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£11,859,897
£2,030,429£1,952,000£54,766,983£00 / 20
2024
£3,043,647
£1,538,505£1,496,139£42,263,771£00 / 20
2023
£19,089,482
£1,371,556£1,333,906£36,628,880£00 / 0
2022
£18,607,792
£4,800£4,800£19,153,327£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Bolton School Bursary Foundation

What does The Bolton School Bursary Foundation do?

The advancement of education for the public benefit of those who need financial assistance in particular but not exclusively by the provision to Bolton School of bursary support for the benefit of pupils who would be unable to continue in education at the School or who would be unable to commence education at the School despite being accepted, without financial assistance.

How much income did The Bolton School Bursary Foundation report in 2025?

The Bolton School Bursary Foundation reported total income of £11.86m and reported expenditure of £2.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Bolton School Bursary Foundation?

The Bolton School Bursary Foundation has a program ratio of 16.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Bolton School Bursary Foundation registered as a charity?

The Bolton School Bursary Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 2021 as charity number 1196968. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Bolton School Bursary Foundation?

The Bolton School Bursary Foundation 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 The Bolton School Bursary Foundation operate?

The Bolton School Bursary Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Bolton School Bursary Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Bolton School Bursary Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196968.

Details

Address
BOLTON SCHOOL
CHORLEY NEW ROAD
BOLTON
BL1 4PA
BL1 4PA
Registration Date
7 December 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5181864
Charity Number
1196968

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Trustees

Ian Riley
Also governs 1 other charity
MICHAEL THOMAS GRIFFITHS
Nigel David Wightman
Suvadip Banerjee
Also governs 1 other charity
William John Craven
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

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