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The Bosco Centre

a nursery for children from 4months to rising 5year olds An after school junior club from 5-11 year olds a youth club for 12-16year olds a vocational college for 15 year olds and over Objective information advice and guidance for all ages

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Activities & Mission

a nursery for children from 4months to rising 5year olds An after school junior club from 5-11 year olds a youth club for 12-16year olds a vocational college for 15 year olds and over Objective information advice and guidance for all ages

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

Latest Income
£1,890,347
Latest Expenditure
£1,746,657

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,500
Charitable Activities £1,809,106
Other Trading £0
Investments £78,741
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,742,389
Raising Funds £4,268
Governance £18,840
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,890,347
£1,746,657£1,742,389£4,765,137£4,765,13743 / 14
2024
£1,373,637
£1,711,443£1,706,766£4,621,447£4,621,44740 / 0
2023
£1,275,173
£1,509,069£1,503,496£4,997,895£4,997,89537 / 0
2022
£1,058,487
£1,312,913£1,307,498£5,231,791£5,231,79139 / 1
2021
£1,072,744
£1,302,292£1,295,490£5,486,217£5,486,21736 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Bosco Centre

What does The Bosco Centre do?

a nursery for children from 4months to rising 5year olds An after school junior club from 5-11 year olds a youth club for 12-16year olds a vocational college for 15 year olds and over Objective information advice and guidance for all ages

How much income did The Bosco Centre report in 2025?

The Bosco Centre reported total income of £1.89m and reported expenditure of £1.75m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Bosco Centre?

The Bosco Centre has a program ratio of 92.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Bosco Centre registered as a charity?

The Bosco Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 June 2014 as charity number 1157639. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Bosco Centre?

The Bosco Centre 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 Bosco Centre operate?

The Bosco Centre operates in Southwark, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Bosco Centre a registered charity?

Yes — The Bosco Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157639.

Details

Address
BOSCO CENTRE
281 JAMAICA ROAD
LONDON
SE16 4RS
Registration Date
30 June 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5045476
Charity Number
1157639

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Trustees

ANNABEL CLARKSON
MATTHEW FARRELL BSC
PRIM CAMPBELL
SISTER NORMA KIRKBY
VALERIE STAPLETON

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