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.
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.
Grants
The Booth Charities is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2026)
- £1,566,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and amateur sport
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,719,000 | £2,455,000 | £1,768,000 | £56,879,000 | £1,979,000 | 8 / 0 |
| 2025 | £1,800,000 | £2,087,000 | £1,166,000 | £55,216,000 | £1,886,633 | 8 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,770,000 | £1,640,000 | £978,000 | £54,892,000 | £1,712,118 | 9 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,724,000 | £1,809,000 | £1,196,000 | £48,543,000 | £2,119,000 | 9 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,631,000 | £1,029,000 | £555,000 | £50,431,000 | £2,119,000 | 9 / 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 2026?
The Booth Charities reported total income of £1.72m and reported expenditure of £2.46m for the financial year ending 2026, 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.
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Trustees
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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