Bolton Community Advice
Bolton Advice Centre is a community-based charity which provides guidance, help, information or advice on a wide range of issues, including;Benefits,Disability,Housing issues,Homelessness,Advocacy and advice for people with sensory impairment or loss,Help for released offenders,Debt,Immigration issues,Poverty,
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net expenditure of £3,858, resulting in total funds decreasing from £56,455 to £52,597. The trustees report that the charity ended on 'very low reserves' due to substantial increases in both turnover and expenditure. The charity remains heavily dependent on restricted grant income, with unrestricted funds standing at only £858.
What the accounts disclose
“We have taken steps to address this including extra fundraising initiatives, developing other income streams from licensing space in our building and monetizing initiatives from the Bike Library including bike sakes and chargeable repairs.” — page 5
“During the period, Steve Fisher, a trustee, received a salary of £45,025 (2024: £35,917) for managing the charity, £2,130 (2024: £1,459) of pension contributions were also made.S Fisher also has use of a car owned by the charity. S Fisher resigned from the board of trustees during the year on 4 October 2024. Shobna Fendlen, a trustee, received a salary of £15,863 (2024: £7,983) for managing the charity finances, £508 (2024: £117) of pension contributions were also made.S Fendlen resigned from the board of trustees during the year on 4 October 2024.” — page 14
“During the period, Steve Fisher, a trustee, received a salary of £45,025 (2024: £35,917) for managing the charity, £2,130 (2024: £1,459) of pension contributions were also made.S Fisher also has use of a car owned by the charity. S Fisher resigned from the board of trustees during the year on 4 October 2024.” — page 14
“Shobna Fendlen, a trustee, received a salary of £15,863 (2024: £7,983) for managing the charity finances, £508 (2024: £117) of pension contributions were also made.S Fendlen resigned from the board of trustees during the year on 4 October 2024.” — page 14
“During the period, Steve Fisher, a trustee, received a salary of £45,025 (2024: £35,917) for managing the charity, £2,130 (2024: £1,459) of pension contributions were also made.S Fisher also has use of a car owned by the charity. S Fisher resigned from the board of trustees during the year on 4 October 2024.” — page 14
“Shobna Fendlen, a trustee, received a salary of £15,863 (2024: £7,983) for managing the charity finances, £508 (2024: £117) of pension contributions were also made.S Fendlen resigned from the board of trustees during the year on 4 October 2024.” — page 14
Trustees
- Lauren McKechniechair
- Carrie Riley
- Christina Straub
- Jennifer Rudd
- Peter Richardson
- Sandrine Beaunol
- Shobhna Fendlen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £210k | £193k |
| 31/03/2024 | £227k | £178k |
| 31/03/2023 | £210k | £113k |
| 01/03/2022 | £46k | £22k |
| 01/03/2021 | £46k | £24k |
Common questions
Is Bolton Community Advice financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net expenditure of £3,858, resulting in total funds decreasing from £56,455 to £52,597. The trustees report that the charity ended on 'very low reserves' due to substantial increases in both turnover and expenditure. The charity remains heavily dependent on restricted grant income, with unrestricted funds standing at only £858. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/08/2022 | £150k | Bolton Community Advice |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/06/2020 | £25k | BAC CV-19 New |