Public Benefit
The University explicitly demonstrates its public benefit and civic impact through a variety of activities:
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The educational opportunities it offers through its teaching and outreach work to students from under-represented groups and communities, especially in Bolton and the North West, making it one of the most socially inclusive universities in the country.
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Its collaborative working with public agencies, educational partners and private enterprise to improve the economic prospects and social mobility of Bolton and the North West, appropriately symbolised by the new Bolton One development of a Health, Leisure and Teaching/Research Centre on the campus, supported by Bolton Council and NHS Bolton.
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Its involvement in the cultural life of the town, region and country – exemplified by its partnership work with Bolton Museum, the National Media Museum (Bradford), BBC North and the Octagon Theatre Bolton.
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Its work with local voluntary agencies and charities such as Council of Voluntary Services, Bolton Rotary Club and Bolton Equality Group to create equality of opportunity and civic harmony in Bolton and beyond.
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Its applied research and knowledge transfer in support of businesses, the NHS, the Further Education sector and community bodies.
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Its commitment to internationalism and the bringing together of cultures through education.
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Its commitment to environmental sustainability and carbon reduction.
The delivery of public benefit is at the top of the University's agenda and a full detailed account of the University's activities is described in more detail in the University's Financial Statements. Through its current Strategic Plan the University aims to respond positively to the challenges facing universities as government policy on funding and finance change.
Further, in setting and reviewing the University's objectives and activities, the University's Governing Body has had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and also HEFCE's guidance on demonstrating the public benefits of higher education. In implementing its aims and objectives, the University is guided by the values set out in its Strategic Plan and the University Governing Body is mindful of its responsibility to ensure that the University acts for the benefit of the public.
Charitable Status
The University of Bolton is an exempt charity under the Charities Act 2006 |('Act').
In accordance with the Act the University is subject to charity legislation rather than being regulated by the Charity Commission.
It is currently regulated by the Higher Education Funding Council for England |(HEFCE) and, as Principal Regulator; HEFCE has a duty to promote our compliance with charity law.
The University's legal name is The University of Bolton higher education corporation. Its correspondence address is:
The University of Bolton
Deane Road
Bolton
BL3 5AB
Governing Documents
The University's governing documents (in force in 2009/10) comprise of the Statutory Instrument |and the Articles of Government |.
University Trustees
The governing body of the University is the Board of Governors. Members of the Board of Governors are also the trustees of the University and, as of 1 December 2012, include the following individuals together with a list of all other charities (if any) of which each trustee is also a member:
Governors are required to adhere at all times to the
Code of Conduct for Governors| (which includes the Statement of Primary Responsibilities).
Strategic Plan
Every six years the University publishes its Strategic Plan, outlining its goals and strategic vision for the future. Please click here to download a PDF of the University's current Strategic Plan| 2010-2016.
Financial Statements
Each year the University publishes its annual audited Financial Statements. The University's current Financial Statements (and including those of previous years) are available via the Finance website|.