GATESHEAD INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
INDOOR BOWLING CLUB PROVIDING BOWLING FACILITIES FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING FREE COACHING. SUPPORT PROVIDED FOR YOUTH, SCHOOLS AND A RANGE OF DISABLED GROUPS. GUEST BOWLERS ARE WELCOME AND MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY IN LEAGUES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £14,192 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total reserves increasing to £288,213. The trustees note that strong reserves remain and have introduced a formal reserves policy designating £150,000 for specific future costs, leaving £76,630 in free reserves deemed sufficient for one year's operating costs. The charity is prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Barry McLean
- GEORGE HACKETT
- Gordon McAllister
- Janet Brenda Diball
- Kelly Armstrong
- Lee Lowdon
- Malcolm Peter Johnston
- Maureen Newton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £103k | £89k |
| 30/09/2024 | £95k | £95k |
| 30/09/2023 | £103k | £98k |
| 30/09/2022 | £106k | £94k |
| 30/09/2021 | £54k | £85k |
Common questions
Is GATESHEAD INDOOR BOWLING CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £14,192 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total reserves increasing to £288,213. The trustees note that strong reserves remain and have introduced a formal reserves policy designating £150,000 for specific future costs, leaving £76,630 in free reserves deemed sufficient for one year's operating costs. The charity is prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 14/12/2018 | £20k | New Indoor Bowling Mat |
| Sport England | 08/06/2016 | £70k | Refurbishment and upgrading of heating, cafe & kitchen area |