AGE UK BOLTON
Registered charity 223240 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as AGE CONCERN - BOLTON
Age UK Bolton is a local self-financing charity, established in 1947 to promote the well-being of all older people (50+) in the metropolitan borough of Bolton.We are also part of the influential national Age UK Federation, recognised as the leading provider of services to, and campaigner with and on behalf of, older people in the voluntary sector.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £68,108 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £2,263,901. The trustees have adopted a reserves policy based on risk assessment, and the going concern basis is supported by sufficient funds to continue operations for at least twelve months.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Trading subsidiary: Age UK Bolton Enterprises Limited
“The wholly-owned trading subsidiary, Age UK Bolton Enterprises Limited, provided tailor-made insurance products to meet the needs of people in later life.” — page 37
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
In the news
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Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Age UK Bolton (matched by registered charity number).
Public-sector contracts awarded
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£194k
Reported reserves equal ~19.3 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (73% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 13.2% of total income — above the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/01/2020) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Bolton
Income and spending
Common questions
Is AGE UK BOLTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £68,108 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £2,263,901. The trustees have adopted a reserves policy based on risk assessment, and the going concern basis is supported by sufficient funds to continue operations for at least twelve months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited.
Who funds AGE UK BOLTON?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AGE UK BOLTON as a grant recipient include BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES.
Known funders
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