WOOLER BOWLING AND SPORTS CLUB
The charity provides facilities for outside bowling on its self maintained bowling green in Wooler. The club enters County wide completions and plays friendly games regularly with other clubs in the North East. There is a clubhouse with basic catering facilities, changing rooms and a storage room. All are welcome to join the club, beginners are welcome and will be given tuition at no charge.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state the charity generated a surplus of £3,008 for the year, with total income of £28,395 and expenditure of £25,387. The trustees note that this financial result was unusually high due to specific grants and donations and is unlikely to be repeated. While the current financial position is described as healthy, the charity faces an urgent need for significant external funding of at least £110,000 for overdue clubhouse repairs.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- John William Guthriechair
- Brian Davidson
- Jacqui Donnelly
- Richard Henthorn
- Victoria Jane Dent
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £28k | £25k |
| 30/09/2024 | £7k | £7k |
| 30/09/2023 | £10k | £24k |
| 30/09/2022 | £25k | £10k |
| 30/09/2021 | £20k | £75 |
Common questions
Is WOOLER BOWLING AND SPORTS CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state the charity generated a surplus of £3,008 for the year, with total income of £28,395 and expenditure of £25,387. The trustees note that this financial result was unusually high due to specific grants and donations and is unlikely to be repeated. While the current financial position is described as healthy, the charity faces an urgent need for significant external funding of at least £110,000 for overdue clubhouse repairs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WOOLER BOWLING AND SPORTS CLUB?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WOOLER BOWLING AND SPORTS CLUB as a grant recipient include THE SIR JAMES KNOTT TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SIR JAMES KNOTT TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Feedback example |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 31/10/2024 | £9k | Grant to Wooler Bowling and Sports Club |
| Sport England | 26/06/2024 | £3k | New Ceiling |