Good Companions Bolton
Analysis
Good Companions Bolton is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bolton. It was registered in May 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending November 2025, Good Companions Bolton reported income of £37k and spending of £49k, spending 133% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2021 to November 2025, income fell from £82k to £37k (-55%), an average of -18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2025, when income dropped by 55%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Good Companions Bolton sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Winslow and District Community Bus (£37k), Newham Chinese Association (£37k) and Transformation Through Education (£37k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Winslow and District Community Bus | Buckingham | £37k |
| Newham Chinese Association | London | £37k |
| Transformation Through Education | Cheltenham | £37k |
| Rotary Club of Launceston Trust Fund | Launceston | £37k |