Bolton Children's Opportunity Group
Analysis
Bolton Children's Opportunity Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bolton. It was registered in March 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08376180). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Bolton Children's Opportunity Group reported income of £472k and spending of £511k, spending 108% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £394k to £472k (+20%), an average of +4.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Bolton Children's Opportunity Group sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Hope Centre St Helens (£472k), Alvechurch FC Community Foundation (£474k) and The Chester Bluecoat Charity (£472k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Bolton Children's Opportunity Group (COG) provides a stepping stone between home, playgroup and/or nursery, giving under 5s with special needs the opportunity to play and learn alongside their peers. COG has become a leader in the field of inclusive provision for under 5s. COG gives parents of children with special needs the chance to meet others with similar problems and so be of mutual help.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Hope Centre St Helens | St Helens | £472k |
| Alvechurch FC Community Foundation | Birmingham | £474k |
| The Chester Bluecoat Charity | Chester | £472k |
| Roshni Sheffield Asian Women's Resource | Sheffield | £474k |