Sam's Gift
Analysis
Sam's Gift is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bolton. It was registered in October 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Sam's Gift reported income of £35k and spending of £9,830, leaving 72% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £22k to £35k (+55%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2023, when income rose by 75%. Over the whole period it spent 79% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Sam's Gift sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Grove (£35k), Nottinghamshire Constabulary Benevolent Fund (£35k) and Cockermouth Rotary Club Charitable Trust (£35k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity has undertaken a variety of fundraising events including football matches, afternoon teas, a ball as well as our supporters taking part in their own sponsored events.We have used these funds to provide 'Journey Boxes' to teenagers and young adults at the Christie, Manchester from March 2016. They have proved very successful.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Grove | Tring | £35k |
| Nottinghamshire Constabulary Benevolent Fund | Nottingham | £35k |
| Cockermouth Rotary Club Charitable Trust | Cumbria | £35k |
| Whitfield Village Hall | Dover | £35k |