BUILTH WELLS OUTDOOR BOWLING CLUB
Builth Wells Outdoor Bowling Club provides the local community with the facilities and equipment for the playing of lawn bowls. The main season is from mid April to mid September however social and other events are organised throughout the year including whist drives and bingo. Individuals need not join the club to play bowls with the option to pay and play available.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF BUILTH WELLS BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR PLAYING BOWLS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased by £472.68 to a total of £79,788.26 at year-end, with cash holdings of £77,921.58. The trustees report that the charity remains committed to its objectives despite not matching previous season's achievements, and notes that professional green keeping costs were incurred in line with budget expectations.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2025
- Volunteers: 20
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2024
- Volunteers: 5
- Government income: £9,999 — grants £9,999 (1); 23% of the £44,118 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2023
- Volunteers: 10
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Ben Holvey
- Corinne Worsley
- John James
- ROBERT NORMAN WALL
- SUSAN WENDY FRANCIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £30k | £30k |
| 30/09/2024 | £44k | £46k |
| 30/09/2023 | £40k | £41k |
| 30/09/2022 | £24k | £24k |
| 30/09/2021 | £24k | £24k |
Common questions
Is BUILTH WELLS OUTDOOR BOWLING CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased by £472.68 to a total of £79,788.26 at year-end, with cash holdings of £77,921.58. The trustees report that the charity remains committed to its objectives despite not matching previous season's achievements, and notes that professional green keeping costs were incurred in line with budget expectations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SIR JAMES KNOTT TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THATCHAM BOWLING CLUB
- WOOLER BOWLING AND SPORTS CLUB
- MANSFIELD BOWLING CLUB
- CALLINGTON BOWLING CLUB
- BRYN WELFARE BOWLS CLUB
- QUORN MILLS PARK BOWLING CLUB
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUILTH WELLS OUTDOOR BOWLING CLUB | £30k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THATCHAM BOWLING CLUB | £31k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WOOLER BOWLING AND SPORTS CLUB | £28k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MANSFIELD BOWLING CLUB | £28k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CALLINGTON BOWLING CLUB | £28k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRYN WELFARE BOWLS CLUB | £25k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |