Bolton Central Islamic Society
Analysis
Bolton Central Islamic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bolton. It was registered in October 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Bolton Central Islamic Society reported income of £882k and spending of £919k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £181k to £882k (+386%), an average of +48% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 369%. Over the whole period it spent 83% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Bolton Central Islamic Society sits at the 96th percentile: it is larger than about 96% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Jewish High School for Girls (£879k), The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John the Baptist, Harborne (£882k) and The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John the Baptist Egham (£879k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 100%. Charitable activities took 0.0% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. It employed 23 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity's objects are, A. To advance the religion of Islam. B. To advance education. C. To provide facilities for recreation & leisure-time occupation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish High School for Girls | Salford | £879k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John the Baptist, Harborne | Birmingham | £882k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John the Baptist Egham | Egham | £879k |
| Fadak Media | Slough | £883k |