BOCCIA ENGLAND LIMITED
Boccia England is the governing body for the sport of Boccia in England. We support, organize and promote the sport. Boccia is a target sport that tests muscle control and accuracy, demanding extreme skill and concentration at the highest level.Played on a court by athletes with a disability, the sport offers both tension and excitement as athletes aim to land balls close to a target ball.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £295,617 at the year end, with no restricted funds remaining as all were expended within the financial year. The charity reported a net outgoing of resources for the year, supported by incoming resources of £590,856 against expenditures of £605,444. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Mark Gannonchair
- Christopher Lee
- MICHAEL BALLANTYNE
- NAEMAN ANWAR SYMONDS-BAIG
- Owen Watson
- Robert James Christopher Aubry
- Samantha Rock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £591k | £605k |
| 31/03/2024 | £642k | £657k |
| 31/03/2023 | £729k | £712k |
| 31/03/2022 | £573k | £578k |
| 31/03/2021 | £502k | £487k |
Common questions
Is BOCCIA ENGLAND LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £295,617 at the year end, with no restricted funds remaining as all were expended within the financial year. The charity reported a net outgoing of resources for the year, supported by incoming resources of £590,856 against expenditures of £605,444. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BOCCIA ENGLAND LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BOCCIA ENGLAND LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION, GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST, PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION, BOOTS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £91k | Grant |
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £30k | |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £22k | |
| PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £20k | towards the core costs associated with building infrastructure in the Northwest and Nottinghamshire to enable more people, particularly those with disabilities, |
| BOOTS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | |
| BELVEDERE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| BOOST CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £7k | |
| THE STERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £4k | |
| THE STERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £4k | Sports |
| THE STERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £4k | Sport |
| THE GREEN HALL FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE ASTOR FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1k | Disability |
| THE ANNIE TRANMER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £500 | |
| THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £500 | |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £500 | |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £500 | |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 03/04/2025 | £100k | System Partner Investment 2022-27 |
| Sport England | 03/04/2024 | £99k | System Partner Investment 2022-27 |
| Sport England | 15/01/2024 | £14k | Every Household Project |
| Sport England | 27/04/2023 | £98k | System Partner Investment 2022-27 |
| Sport England | 16/05/2022 | £1.9m | System Partner Investment 2022-27 |
| Sport England | 09/05/2022 | £81k | System Partner Investment 2022-27 |
| Sport England | 02/06/2021 | £6k | Governance Support - External Board Review |
| Sport England | 09/04/2021 | £200k | NGB Funding 2017-21 (Rollover) |
| Sport England | 23/03/2021 | £163k | NGB Funding 2017-21 (Rollover) |
| Sport England | 03/04/2020 | £112k | NGB Funding 2017-21 |
| Sport England | 27/03/2020 | £36k | Efficiency and Digital Improvement |
| Sport England | 01/10/2019 | £9k | Theory of Change & Outcomes Framework |
| Sport England | 12/04/2019 | £112k | NGB Funding 2017-21 |
| Sport England | 10/05/2018 | £32k | Major Events - 2018 Bisfed World Championships (Objective 2) |
| Sport England | 05/04/2018 | £170k | NGB Funding 2017-21 |
| Sport England | 07/02/2018 | £10k | NGB Governance Support 2017-18 |
| Sport England | 03/07/2017 | £8k | NGB Governance Support 2017-18 |
| Sport England | 12/06/2017 | £203k | NGB Funding 2017-21 |
| Sport England | 10/05/2017 | £904k | NGB Funding 2017-21 |
| Sport England | 19/04/2016 | £15k | NGB Governance Support 2016-17 |
| Sport England | 08/04/2016 | £201k | NGB Funding 2013-17 |
| Sport England | 19/06/2015 | £43k | Major Events - European Teams and Pairs Championships 2015 |
| Sport England | 18/06/2015 | £10k | Boccia |
| Sport England | 09/04/2015 | £194k | NGB Funding 2013-17 |
| Sport England | 09/04/2015 | £196k | NGB Funding 2013-17 |