BOOKHAM RIFLE CLUB
The Club provides facilities for the local community to pursue the sport of target shooting. We run training courses for members new to the sport and for local young people to come to try the sport. We offer reduced rates/free membership to senior members. We also off the County Association the use of the Range for their competitions.
Objects
TO ENCOURAGE SKILL IN RIFLE AND PISTOL SHOOTING BY PROVIDING INSTRUCTION AND PRACTICE IN THE USE OF THE SMALL-BORE RIFLE AND PISTOL TO ANY OF HER MAJESTY'S SUBJECTS AS THAT THEY WILL BE BETTER FITTED TO SERVE THEIR COUNTRY IN THE ARMED FORCES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £14,476 for the year ended 31st December 2025, with total income of £43,241 and expenditure of £28,495. Per the Treasurer’s Report, cash funds stood at £94,256 at the end of the year, reflecting improved financial performance compared to the previous year. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Subscriptions still provide nearly half our income, Range hire, mainly from the Target Shooting School and sales of ammunition, are other important sources of income for the Club.” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- Anthony Whiteheadchair
- SHEENA BASSETT
- TIMOTHY HAMMOND
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £43k | £28k |
| 31/12/2024 | £38k | £36k |
| 31/12/2023 | £41k | £34k |
| 31/12/2022 | £44k | £33k |
| 31/12/2021 | £66k | £38k |
Common questions
Is BOOKHAM RIFLE CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £14,476 for the year ended 31st December 2025, with total income of £43,241 and expenditure of £28,495. Per the Treasurer’s Report, cash funds stood at £94,256 at the end of the year, reflecting improved financial performance compared to the previous year. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 25/04/2014 | £50k | Replacement of Clubhouse and building of Covered Air Range |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/01/2007 | £5k | New Sporting Rifle Range |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/02/2006 | £5k | Purpose built air-gun range |