Bolton Horn of Africa Centre
Analysis
Bolton Horn of Africa Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bolton. It was registered in June 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Bolton Horn of Africa Centre reported income of £256k and spending of £264k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £129k to £256k (+99%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 161%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Bolton Horn of Africa Centre sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Signpost (£256k), Horsforth Grove Methodist Church (£256k) and Youth Support (£256k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Providing educational facilities for young people.Poverty Alleviation for Poor Communities of African Heritage both within the United Kingdom and Horn of Africa.Basic Needs Provision Such as Food, Shelter, Education, Medical Care & Clothing, for all Poor Individuals, Families & Orphans.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Signpost | Watford | £256k |
| Horsforth Grove Methodist Church | Leeds | £256k |
| Youth Support | London | £256k |
| The Society of the Precious Blood | Buckinghamshire | £256k |