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The Booth Charities

The five objects of Distribution are set out in Statutory Instrument No. 1935: The Charities (Booth Charities) Order 1985 and are geared to benefiting the inhabitants of the City of Salford- the Charities' area of benefit.

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Activities & Mission

The five objects of Distribution are set out in Statutory Instrument No. 1935: The Charities (Booth Charities) Order 1985 and are geared to benefiting the inhabitants of the City of Salford- the Charities' area of benefit.

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
£1,800,000
Latest Expenditure
£2,087,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 64.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 55.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 51.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,674,000
Other Income £126,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,166,000
Raising Funds £921,000
Governance £153,000
Grants to Institutions £966,000
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,800,000
£2,087,000£1,166,000£55,216,000£1,886,6338 / 0
2024
£1,770,000
£1,640,000£978,000£54,892,000£1,712,1189 / 0
2023
£1,724,000
£1,809,000£1,196,000£48,543,000£2,119,0009 / 0
2022
£1,631,000
£1,029,000£555,000£50,431,000£2,119,0009 / 0
2021
£1,519,000
£1,013,000£470,000£48,371,000£48,371,0008 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Booth Charities

What does The Booth Charities do?

The five objects of Distribution are set out in Statutory Instrument No. 1935: The Charities (Booth Charities) Order 1985 and are geared to benefiting the inhabitants of the City of Salford- the Charities' area of benefit.

How much income did The Booth Charities report in 2025?

The Booth Charities reported total income of £1.80m and reported expenditure of £2.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Booth Charities registered as a charity?

The Booth Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 1963 as charity number 221800. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The Booth Charities?

The Booth Charities is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is WILLIAM THOMAS WHITTLE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Booth Charities operate?

The Booth Charities operates across 2 areas: Lancashire and Salford City.

Is The Booth Charities a registered charity?

Yes — The Booth Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 221800.

Details

Address
Butcher & Barlow Llp
3 Royal Mews
Gadbrook Park
Rudheath
Northwich
CW9 7UD
Registration Date
24 November 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
221800
Charity Number
221800

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Trustees

WILLIAM THOMAS WHITTLE Chair
Andrew Morris
James Herbert Tully
Also governs 1 other charity
JOHN CHRISTENSEN WILLIS CBE
Also governs 2 other charities
Patrick Loftus
PHILIP CHARLES OKELL
RICHARD FILDES
RICHARD PETER KERSHAW
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephen Bentley Cheshire
Also governs 1 other charity

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14 May 2026
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