Bolton Oromo Academy and Education Centre
Analysis
Bolton Oromo Academy and Education Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bolton. It was registered in November 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities and recreation, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Bolton Oromo Academy and Education Centre reported income of £30k and spending of £16k, leaving 46% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £24k to £30k (+24%), an average of +5.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 324%. Over the whole period it spent 25% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Bolton Oromo Academy and Education Centre sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Salahaddin Mosque Preston (£30k), The Latimer Trust (£30k) and Lighthouse Princes Risborough (£30k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance education for the benefit of the poor, the underprivileged and the general public. To relieve financial hardship, distress and suffering among poor people and victims of disaster. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for social welfare, recreation and other leisure.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Salahaddin Mosque Preston | Preston | £30k |
| The Latimer Trust | Derbyshire | £30k |
| Lighthouse Princes Risborough | Bucks | £30k |
| Springwood Trust | Cardiff | £30k |