WEST BOWLING COMMUNITY ADVICE AND TRAINING CENTRE
a) Build the Capacity, develop community involvement and maximise the usage of the WBCATC and the project for the social and economic benefit of its participants b) Empower local residents to participate in the decision making process, gain skills to improve their life-chances and employment opportunities and improve the quality of life in their neighbourhood.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £556,687, which exceeds its stated policy target of £320,264. The accounts state that the trustees aim to hold this amount to meet unforeseen expenditure and cash flow requirements, with the surplus planned for capital refurbishment.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to hold £320,264 (9 months running costs plus 6 months running costs for core staff in cases of closure) in unrestricted reserves” — page 6
Trustees
- FAREEDA MIRchair
- Abdulhamid Ismail
- ISHAQ SHAFIQ
- Ilyas Khan
- NIAZ HUSSIAN ALI
- Nasreen Khan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £369k | £322k |
| 31/03/2024 | £493k | £373k |
| 31/03/2023 | £325k | £328k |
| 31/03/2022 | £325k | £248k |
| 31/03/2021 | £354k | £268k |
Common questions
Is WEST BOWLING COMMUNITY ADVICE AND TRAINING CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £556,687, which exceeds its stated policy target of £320,264. The accounts state that the trustees aim to hold this amount to meet unforeseen expenditure and cash flow requirements, with the surplus planned for capital refurbishment. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 29/05/2025 | £14k | Twist and Tone |
| UK government | 02/09/2020 | £84k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Sport England | 09/10/2015 | £10k | Community Based Exercise Sessions |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/01/2015 | £9k | Silver Surfers |