Charities in Bolsover
There are 569 registered charities based in and around Bolsover. 435 of them (76%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are children and young people, education, and the arts and heritage.
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What they work on
- Children and young people190
- Education157
- Arts and heritage63
- Disability53
- Older people39
- Poverty and hardship39
- Animals25
- Environment14
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 396 of the 569. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 303 local charities under £1 million a year that file an annual return, from the returns held in October 2026. Data from the Charity Commission register, last refreshed in June 2026.
Charities for children and young people in Bolsover
5 of the 190 we found.
Bolsover First Steps Pre-school Learning Alliance
S43 · Income £100k to £1m
pre-school/ providing care and education for up to 24 children aged between 2 to 5 years on any one session. operates from community building serving bolsover and local area, HAS BEEN IN EXISTANCE FOR OVER 40 YEARS
Friends of Bolsover Infant and Nursery School
S44 · Income under £10k
We raise funds to enhance the educational opportunities and create WOW moments for our children in school. We hold various fun events within our school community throughout the academic year.
Bolsover C of E Junior School Frog
S44 · Income under £10k
We raise money to enhance education at Bolsover Church of England Junior School
Renishaw Youth Club
S80 · Small charity, income under £100k
We are a voluntary group of people who provide a safe stable environment in which young people can pursue their activities in a structured group. We help provide and run careers advice, general youth work, boxing…
Alfreton Youngster's Umbrella Provision
NG16 · Small charity, income under £100k
Providing activities for young people in Alfreton. This will be in the form of youth clubs, outreach services, sports activities, arts and crafts. Offering a diverse range of opportunities and experiences adapted to…
Education charities in Bolsover
5 of the 157 we found.
The Adrian Sudbury Schools Education Trust (''Asset'')
NG16 · Small charity, income under £100k
ASSET is the 'Adrian Sudbury School's Education Trust' delivering the Register and Be a Lifesaver Education Programme (R&Be) to 6th Form Students in Schools, Academies and Colleges in England, raising awareness about…
Rolleston and Mansell and Other Charities (Educational Branch)
NG16 · Income under £10k
To give awards to children with 100% school attendance at designated schools in the area.
Thompson's Educational Foundation
S45 · Income under £10k
The Charity provides grants for activities that are educational
Sutton-cum-duckmanton Education Foundation
S44 · Income under £10k
We offer grants to residents of the Sutton-cum-Duckmanton area who are undertaking further education.
Hardwick Educational Charity
S44 · Income under £10k
Educational charity for 16-26 year olds resident in Ault Hucknall Parish
Arts and heritage charities in Bolsover
5 of the 63 we found.
Gatepost Theatre Company
NG16 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provision of drama and musical productions for young people aged between 13 and ADULT.
Acorn Community Theatre Limited
S80 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Acorn is a volunteer-run community theatre for Worksop and district which enriches and entertains our community by offering facilities for performers across the age and ability spectrum. We inspire children and…
The Pleasley Pit Trust
NG19 · Income £100k to £1m
Pleasley Pit Trust protects & shares the industrial, natural & cultural heritage of Pleasley Pit, Derbyshire. We bring to life mining heritage through education, volunteering, community learning and nature-based…
The Alfreton and District Heritage Trust
DE55 · Small charity, income under £100k
To collect & display information, images and items relating to the area of interest.to research, publish and, where possible, sell, information relating to the area of interest.
The Harley Foundation
S80 · Income £100k to £1m
The running of an art gallery and associated activities.
Disability charities in Bolsover
5 of the 53 we found.
Just Good Friends Club
S43 · Income £100k to £1m
The Just Good Friends Club provides social activities for adults with learning disabilities in a safe environment.
Transform Training Ltd
S80 · Income £100k to £1m
Education and training activities for disadvantaged young people and young people with learning disabilities. Community development and other training in disadvantaged communities.
Rumbletums (Kimberley) CIO
NG16 · Income £100k to £1m
Community cafe offering supported training and employment opportunities for young people with learning disabilities. Also organising ancillary social events for young people with disabilities.
The Deer Shed
DE55 · Small charity, income under £100k
The objective of the Deer Shed is the advancement of education through training and life-long learning. The Deer Shed aim is to promote skills, build confidence and develop independence in young adults with learning…
Disability Nottinghamshire
NG19 · Small charity, income under £100k
Advice and guidance to persons who have disabilities.
Charities for older people in Bolsover
5 of the 39 we found.
Wainman Trust
NG16 · Income £100k to £1m
As a charitable business, the Directors are devoted to opening a care home for older people, run with a Christian ethos. Meanwhile the charity runs three clubs for older people in the Nottingham area who are…
Jacksdale Miners' Welfare Institute
NG16 · Small charity, income under £100k
support junior and senior table tennis clubs 2 junior football teams childrens committee older peoples activities ie line dancing movement to music,bowls club pilates , keep fit, kickboxing,tai chi, kids zone , we…
Eastwood & District U3a
NG16 · Income under £10k
The advancement of education, and in particular the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development…
Borders Mission Circuit
S45 · Income £100k to £1m
Provide public acts of worship & teaching through sermons, courses and groupsCarry out pastoral work including visiting the sick & bereavedPromote Christianity through the staging of events & servicesConduct religious…
The Fidler and Laverack Charity
DE55 · Income under £10k
To provide relief for the poor of the Parish.
Poverty and hardship charities in Bolsover
5 of the 39 we found.
Alfreton Welfare Trust
DE55 · Income under £10k
To provide one off grants up to -£300 to individuals (not groups or organisations) in need or financial hardship within a specified area of Derbyshire namely Alfreton, Swanwick, Leabrooks, Somercotes and Ironville
South Normanton Community Group
DE55 · Income under £10k
The relief of financial hardship among people living in South Normanton, Derbyshire by assisting such persons in financial need with support through goods and services which they could not always afford through lack of…
The S8081 Community Foundation
S80 · Small charity, income under £100k
The relief of those in need within the community from reasons of youth, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantagesThe advancement of citizenship and community development.
Jacksdale & Selston Community Church
NG16 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the relief of sickness and financial hardship, promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods, and services, including counselling and support wherever possible through and to the…
Cancer Relief UK
S44 · Income £100k to £1m
Grants for suffering applicants who are suffering from cancer and are suffering financial hardship. grants are made to other relevant palliative care organisations.
Small charities in Bolsover
Most charities here are small, often a few volunteers doing good work close to home, and few of them can afford to advertise. Each of these has an income under £100,000 a year and has reported its accounts recently.
Inkersall Womens Club
S43 · Income under £10k
Speaker, social evening, outings
Forest Town Primary and Nursery School
NG19 · Income under £10k
Our charity holds regular fund raising events in order to raise vital additional funds to support educational activities for all children such as curriculum based day trips and a Y5/6 residential. The fund raising also…
Barlborough Country Park Management Committee
S21 · Income under £10k
Management and development of Barlborough Country Park
Walking 4 Hope
NG19 · Income under £10k
Provide a safe space for peer to to peer support, with the objectives to promote good mental health and well-being by building resilience through nature and practicing active listening and develop self worth and empathy…
Tupton Village Hall
S42 · Small charity, income under £100k
A multi functional village hall with a large hall, smaller hall and committee room for hire. The hall has a newly refurbished stage area with good lighting and sound equipment, a catering kitchen with crockery for 100…
Bolsover Parochial Church Council
S44 · Small charity, income under £100k
Religious,community work
The Laymen's Home Missionary Movement of Britain
S43 · Small charity, income under £100k
Educational and religious activity for the public benefit. By public lectures, displays and exhibitions.
1st Whitwell (Open) Scout and Guide Group
S80 · Small charity, income under £100k
Scout & Guide Group consisting of Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts (Scouts) and Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers (Guides). There is currently no Explorer Scout group, but the Scout District has an Explorer…
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How many charities are there in Bolsover?
There are 569 registered charities based in and around Bolsover. 435 of them (76%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The figures come from the Charity Commission register for England and Wales, last refreshed in June 2026, and count charities by their registered address.
What do charities in Bolsover work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (190), education (157), and the arts and heritage (63). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 396 of the 569, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Bolsover?
Local charities in and around Bolsover have 6,456 volunteers between them. That's what 303 charities with an income under £1 million a year told the Charity Commission in their latest annual return. Charities with an income under £10,000 don't have to report it, so the real number is higher.
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