ENGLAND AND WALES BLIND GOLF
The Association is established for the recreation of the blind by the provision of training in golf facilities so as to improve the conditions of life. We also arrange golfing events for our members.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's financial position weakened compared to the previous year, resulting in a net movement in funds of £(19,215). Despite this deficit and a reduction in sponsorship income, the trustees report that the charity maintains healthy reserves sufficient to continue operating as planned.
What the accounts disclose
“The Board of Trustee Directors have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in intangible fixed assets (the free reserves) held by the charitable company should equate to 18 months of the unrestricted resources expended.” — page 4
Trustees
- Amanda Large
- Debra Jayne White
- Diana Valerie Daniels
- John Colin Paul Turner
- John Douglas Smith
- Mark Robert Cameron Macdonald
- Simon William Lawson
- Stephen John Cunningham
- Suzanne Louise Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £97k | £116k |
| 31/10/2024 | £105k | £101k |
| 31/10/2023 | £109k | £115k |
| 31/10/2022 | £64k | £94k |
| 31/10/2021 | £25k | £61k |
Common questions
Is ENGLAND AND WALES BLIND GOLF financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's financial position weakened compared to the previous year, resulting in a net movement in funds of £(19,215). Despite this deficit and a reduction in sponsorship income, the trustees report that the charity maintains healthy reserves sufficient to continue operating as planned. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ENGLAND AND WALES BLIND GOLF?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ENGLAND AND WALES BLIND GOLF as a grant recipient include MRS WATERHOUSE CHARITABLE TRUST, Matchroom Charitable Foundation, THE PRIMARY CLUB, THE DIXIE ROSE FINDLAY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ARDWICK TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRS WATERHOUSE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £15k | |
| Matchroom Charitable Foundation | FY2023 | £10k | |
| Matchroom Charitable Foundation | FY2022 | £10k | |
| MRS WATERHOUSE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE PRIMARY CLUB | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE PRIMARY CLUB | FY2023 | £4k | Matchplay championship |
| THE DIXIE ROSE FINDLAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE PRIMARY CLUB | FY2022 | £3k | Season expenses |
| THE DIXIE ROSE FINDLAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE DIXIE ROSE FINDLAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE ARDWICK TRUST | FY2024 | £200 |