BOLTON CARERS SUPPORT
Registered charity 1082166 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Bolton Carers Support provides support for local carers over the age of 18 who look after a family member who is elderly, ill or disabled. Support is provided through the following: a carers helpline; information and advice appointments; short breaks; training; benefits advice; newsletter and factsheets. Hidden carers are identified through outreach work and work with GP practices.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £11,973 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves from £69,244 to £42,835. The trustees confirm that the charity remains a going concern with no material uncertainties, citing sufficient budgeted income and reserves to continue operations for the next 12 months.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: sufficient to meet short-term obligations and unforeseen expenditure, provide adequate working capital to support day-to-day operations, and enable the charity to respond to opportunities or financial challenges without disrupting key activities (held: £43k)
“The charity aims to hold unrestricted reserves at a level sufficient to: meet short-term obligations and unforeseen expenditure, provide adequate working capital to support day-to-day operations, and enable the charity to respond to opportunities or financial challenges without disrupting key activities.” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public-sector contracts awarded
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- Susan Fosterchair
- David Ruane
- Frances Ayleen Benischke
- Melanie Bainbridge
- Simon Thompson · trustee of 1 other charity
- Stephen Williams
- Tracy Lee
- Yvonne Seal
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Bolton
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BOLTON CARERS SUPPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £11,973 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves from £69,244 to £42,835. The trustees confirm that the charity remains a going concern with no material uncertainties, citing sufficient budgeted income and reserves to continue operations for the next 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BOLTON CARERS SUPPORT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BOLTON CARERS SUPPORT as a grant recipient include BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES.
Known funders
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