GOOD COMPANIONS BOLTON
The disabled members enjoy taking part in our training holidays that happen twice a year at christmas and in the summer. all our support is provided by our loyal volunteers . during the year we participate in activities such as walking, pictures, eating out and planning the allotment. all members have a say in what particular activity we are going to do regardless of ability. everybody is welcom
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £12,091 for the year ended 30 November 2025, resulting in a decrease in total bank and cash balance from £86,373 to £74,282. The trustees acknowledge their responsibility for preparing the accounts, which were examined by an independent examiner rather than audited under the small companies regime.
What the accounts disclose
“The National Lottery Community Fund (Restricted Funds) 29,800” — page 2
Trustees
- RAYMOND RANDALLchair
- J MCCULLOCH
- TRACEY STIRLING
- chenese stirling
- jill cowan
- stuart humphreys
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £37k | £49k |
| 30/11/2024 | £82k | £88k |
| 30/11/2023 | £55k | £18k |
| 30/11/2022 | £68k | £76k |
| 30/11/2021 | £82k | £54k |
Common questions
Is GOOD COMPANIONS BOLTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £12,091 for the year ended 30 November 2025, resulting in a decrease in total bank and cash balance from £86,373 to £74,282. The trustees acknowledge their responsibility for preparing the accounts, which were examined by an independent examiner rather than audited under the small companies regime. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GOOD COMPANIONS BOLTON?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GOOD COMPANIONS BOLTON as a grant recipient include SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | Social welfare institutions |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 27/08/2022 | £23k | End loneliness and out into the community project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/10/2021 | £10k | Raised beds project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/02/2021 | £155k | Good Companions Application |
| UK government | 29/09/2020 | £18k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| UK government | 01/04/2020 | £215 | Bus Service Operators Grant Eng Comm Transport 20/21 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/09/2016 | £10k | Safer community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/09/2011 | £10k | Good Computing Champions |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/04/2010 | £10k | Community/Activities- Rooms and Office |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/10/2009 | £290k | Communities Alltogether |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/11/2005 | £5k | Computer equipment |