Bolton Hindu Forum
Analysis
Bolton Hindu Forum is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bolton. It was registered in April 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Bolton Hindu Forum reported income of £24k and spending of £33k, spending 137% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £63k to £24k (-62%), an average of -22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 95%. Over the whole period it spent 108% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Bolton Hindu Forum sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Association of Christian Writers (£24k), Christian Concern for One World (£24k) and Kingston Parish Hall (£24k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline. Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF BOLTON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Christian Writers | Norfolk | £24k |
| Christian Concern for One World | Didcot | £24k |
| Kingston Parish Hall | Lewes | £24k |
| Andrew Kane Partnership Trust | Salisbury | £24k |