Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/11/2024 Period start date To 31/10/2025 Period end date
Charity name: Abingdon Bowling Club
Charity registration number: 1108092
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Charity’s purpose is the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, primarily by providing facilities for playing bowls. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The provision of high quality physical exercise and social activities to as many members of the local community, as we can accommodate, in a safe and caring environment, by providing facilities for both outdoor green bowling and indoor short mat bowling, and social events in our clubhouse. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We have. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We do not make grants. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | We do not make social investments. Our only investments are with regulated financial institutions. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All work within the club other than our contractual green maintenance is carried out by volunteer club members. We have no paid employees. |
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | As stated above we provide healthy recreation for c.140 members and also a thriving clubhouse where members can socialise and participate in various club activities. We regularly entertain groups from local communities, associations, and youth organisations whoi wish to try the game of bowls. We host a number of competitions and county events during the year, open to members of other bowls clubs, and also participate in a number of leagues for both outdoor and indoor bowling. Our Treasurer is also the Treasurer of the Kennet League Bowling Association. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
Whilst our membership has declined slightly in recent years, largely due to ill health, our recruitment program remains strong in attracting new members, and we remain one of the largest local bowls clubs. Club indoor and outdoor bowlers enjoyed success in county competitions in 2025 with one lady and one male member reaching the outdoor National Finals at Leamington. A number of our members also reached the indoor short mat National Finals. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Subscriptions and donations were up on the previous year, largely as a result of a large single member donation, and thanks to the hard work of club volunteers income from events, competitions, and social activities continue to increase each year. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Investment income was down on previous on the previous year due to savings rates reducing nationally but our bank and financial investment balances remain healthy. |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity remains in a healthy position financially with total funds at our disposal being well above our target reserve of 2 years worth of fixed costs. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The above reserve is to guard against the risk of our facilities being unusable for whatever reason and preventing us from raising new funds. However, these risks would be mitigated to some degree by our insurance policies. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Whilst not held in a separate fund we seek to maintain a minimum of £30,000 in reserve. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None at present. The lease of our facilities expires in 2033 but we have no reason to believe it will not be renewed. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Our principal sources of funds come from membership subscriptions and donations, bar and catering operations for members and visiting teams, raffles and competitions we organise and host for members of our club and those of other local clubs. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | All investments and deposits are with regulated high street banks or financial institutions. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The major challenge for all bowls clubs is the recruitment of sufficient new members to compensate for the loss of older members and to lower the age profile of the club membership. In addition we seek to continue to grow our income from club activities to keep pace with the ever increasing rise in operating costs. However, as previously stated, the club’s healthy bank balances provide a cushion against these issues. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Our Constitution was revised and updated in 2025 and registered with the Charity Commission dated 12/3/2025. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Association managed by voluntary Trustees |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Elected annually at the Annual General Meeting or Autumn General Meeting, with any temporary replacements or additional Trustees being appointed by the Trustees as a group acting as the executive Committee |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
All trustees have access to the Constitution, the Club Handbook and various other documents regarding acceptable behaviour within the club. New Trustees are made fully aware of their responsibilities and obligations before signing their Trustee Declarations and will receive mentoring as required from experienced Trustees. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The Charity is affiliated to The RCBBA and Bowls England re outdoor lawn bowls, and the OSMBA and the English Short Mat Bowling Association re indoor bowls. The Charity is administered by an Executive Committee of the Trustees, who report to The AGM in March each year, and meet on a quarterly basis, and are supported by both Playing Committee and Short Mat Committee that meet regularly to manage day to day playing issues. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | We lease our premises from Christ Hospital Abingdon and are affiliated to the various bowling associations previously stated. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Abingdon Bowling Club |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charity number | 1108092 |
| Charity’s principal address | Albert Park |
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| Park Crescent | |
| Abingdon | |
| Oxfordshire | |
| OX14 1DF | |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Rogers | Chairman | |||
| John Faint | Secretary | |||
| Maurice Booth | Treasurer | |||
| Anne Murdoch | President | |||
| Alan Murdoch | Business Manager | |||
| Vice Chairman | 12/3/25 to 31/10/25 | |||
| Mike Donnelly | Greenkeeper | |||
| SafeguardingOfficer | 13/1/25 to 31/10/25 | |||
| Lorette Burton | CateringManager | |||
| Paul Curtis | Members Rep | |||
| Sheena Walden | Recruitment Manager |
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| Martin Heath | Buildings Manager | |||
| Paul Edgington | Bar Manager | |||
| Jill Tuffley | SafeguardingOfficer | 13/1/25 to 31/10/25 | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of adviser |
Name Address |
Name Address |
|---|---|---|
| Insuranc e Broker |
Howden | 7-9 High Street, Abingdon, OX14 5BB |
| Green Maintena nce |
Bicester Turf Care | 5 Turnberry Close, Bicester, OX26 4YQ |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Maurice Vernon Booth
Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer and Trustee Chair, etc)
Date
11/5/25
Abingdon Bowling Club - 1108092
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (by fund) As at: 31 October 2025
| Balance | Previous balance |
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|---|---|---|
| Tangible assets 3001: Bowling Green - Asset General fund Unrestricted 3002: Clubhouse Building - Asset General fund Unrestricted 3003: Machine Store - Asset General fund Unrestricted 3006: New Mower - Asset General fund Unrestricted Tangible assets Cash at bank and in hand 4001: HSBC Current Account - Asset Club Tour Reserve Restricted Development Fund Restricted General fund Unrestricted 4002: HSBC Deposit Account - Asset General fund Unrestricted 4003: Cash in Hand - Asset General fund Unrestricted 4005: HSBC Prize Draw Account - Asset General fund Unrestricted 4007: HSBC Club Tour Account - Asset Club Tour Reserve Restricted Cash at bank and in hand |
3,945.85 3,945.85 28,550.92 28,550.92 1,316.72 1,316.72 1,573.60 1,573.60 35,387.09 (50.00) 6,457.31 (3,092.35) 3,314.96 38,840.05 38,840.05 141.40 141.40 1,858.70 1,858.70 878.50 878.50 45,033.61 |
4,438.85 4,438.85 32,119.92 32,119.92 1,481.72 1,481.72 3,146.60 3,146.60 41,187.09 (50.00) 6,292.31 (2,395.09) 3,847.22 41,651.22 41,651.22 49.70 49.70 1,536.90 1,536.90 668.40 668.40 47,753.44 |
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| Balance | Previous balance |
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|---|---|---|
| Investments 4009: Virgin Money 120 Day Notice Account - Asset General fund Unrestricted Investments Stocks and work in progress 4004: Stocks - Asset General fund Unrestricted Stocks and work in progress Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year Z04: Accounts Payable - Liability Club Tour Reserve Restricted General fund Unrestricted Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year Grand Total |
22,114.81 22,114.81 22,114.81 1,038.15 1,038.15 1,038.15 (50.00) 50.00 — — 103,573.66 |
21,324.83 21,324.83 21,324.83 813.56 813.56 813.56 (50.00) 50.00 — — 111,078.92 |
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Abingdon Bowling Club - 1108092
Balance sheet (Summary) As at: 31 October 2025
| £ As at 31/10/2025 |
£ As at 31/10/2024 |
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|---|---|---|
| Fixed assets Tangible assets Current assets Stocks and work in progress Investments Cash at bank and in hand Net current assets less current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets less liabilities Represented by Unrestricted Unrestricted - General fund Restricted Restricted - Development Fund Restricted - Club Tour Reserve Funds of the charity |
35,387.09 35,387.09 1,038.15 22,114.81 45,033.61 68,186.57 68,186.57 103,573.66 103,573.66 96,237.85 6,457.31 878.50 103,573.66 |
41,187.09 41,187.09 813.56 21,324.83 47,753.44 69,891.83 69,891.83 111,078.92 111,078.92 104,118.21 6,292.31 668.40 111,078.92 |
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Abingdon Bowling Club - 1108092
Fund movement by type Selected period: 01 November 2024 to 31 October 2025
| Fund and type | Fund balances | Incoming | Outgoing | Transfers | Gains and | Journal | Fund balances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| brought forward | Resources | Resources | Losses | Entries | carried forward | ||
| Dev | |||||||
| Restricted | 6,292.31 | — | — | 165.00 | — | — | 6,457.31 |
| Sub-totals | 6,292.31 | — | — | 165.00 | — | — | 6,457.31 |
| Tour | |||||||
| Restricted | 668.40 | — | (210.10) | — | — | — | 878.50 |
| Sub-totals | 668.40 | — | (210.10) | — | — | — | 878.50 |
| General | |||||||
| Unrestricted | 104,118.21 | 47,998.30 | 55,713.66 | (165.00) | — | — | 96,237.85 |
| Sub-totals | 104,118.21 | 47,998.30 | 55,713.66 | (165.00) | — | — | 96,237.85 |
| Totals | 111,078.92 | 47,998.30 | 55,503.56 | — | — | — | 103,573.66 |
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Abingdon Bowling Club - 1108092
Statement of Financial Activities
For the period from 01 November 2024 to 31 October 2025
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Endowment | Total | Prior year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | funds | total funds | |
| Income and endowments from: | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 16,311.44 | — | — | 16,311.44 | 13,902.54 |
| Other trading activities | 30,208.05 | — | — | 30,208.05 | 29,652.68 |
| Investments | 1,478.81 | — | — | 1,478.81 | 1,709.55 |
| Other income | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total income and endowments from: | 47,998.30 | — | — | 47,998.30 | 45,264.77 |
| Expenditure on: | |||||
| Raising funds | 49,748.20 | — | — | 49,748.20 | 41,495.00 |
| Other expenditure | 5,965.46 | (210.10) | — | 5,755.36 | 6,361.64 |
| Total expenditure on: | 55,713.66 | (210.10) | — | 55,503.56 | 47,856.64 |
| Net income / (expenditure) | (7,715.36) | 210.10 | — | (7,505.26) | (2,591.87) |
| Transfers | |||||
| Gross transfers between funds - in | — | 165.00 | — | 165.00 | 31.40 |
| Gross transfers between funds - out | (165.00) | — | — | (165.00) | (31.40) |
| Net income / (expenditure) | (7,880.36) | 375.10 | — | (7,505.26) | (2,591.87) |
| Other recognised gains / losses | |||||
| Gains / losses on investment assets | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net movement in funds | (7,880.36) | 375.10 | — | (7,505.26) | (2,591.87) |
| Reconciliation of funds | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 104,118.21 | 6,960.71 | — | 111,078.92 | 113,670.79 |
| Total funds carried forward | 96,237.85 | 7,335.81 | — | 103,573.66 | 111,078.92 |
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Abingdon Bowling Club - 1108092
Analysis of income and expenditure
Selected period: 01 November 2024 to 31 October 2025
| Income and endowments Donations and legacies 1001 - Subscriptions 1004 - Donations 1005 - Gift Aid 5001 - Development Fund Donations and legacies Totals Other trading activities 1002 - Bar Sales 1007 - Preston Cup Income (incl Catering) 1008 - Gala Day Receipts (including Catering) 1009 - Raffles 1010 - Catering Income 1011 - Sales-Books, Plants & Sundry Items 1012 - Sale of Shirts & Bowling Merchandise 1014 - 59 Club 1015 - Use of Clubhouse / Green Donations 1018 - Monthly Draw 1019 - Competitions 1022 - Short Mat 1023 - Advertising & General Sponsorship 1024 - Green Fees Other trading activities Totals Investments 1006 - Bank Interest Investments Totals Other income 1016 - Club Tour Other income Totals Income and endowments Grand totals |
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total This year Last year |
|---|---|
| 11,780.00 — — — 11,780.00 11,220.00 1,485.00 — — — 1,485.00 182.50 2,881.44 — — — 2,881.44 2,205.54 165.00 — — — 165.00 294.50 |
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| 16,311.44 16,311.44 — — — 13,902.54 14,825.95 — — — 14,825.95 12,987.93 1,389.34 — — — 1,389.34 1,409.00 830.00 — — — 830.00 1,287.82 1,550.28 — — — 1,550.28 2,082.79 3,197.78 — — — 3,197.78 2,848.11 90.10 — — — 90.10 223.35 1,100.60 — — — 1,100.60 1,429.68 590.00 — — — 590.00 590.00 335.00 — — — 335.00 257.00 2,387.00 — — — 2,387.00 2,394.00 610.00 — — — 610.00 626.00 2,584.50 — — — 2,584.50 2,513.00 595.00 — — — 595.00 975.00 122.50 — — — 122.50 29.00 |
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| 30,208.05 30,208.05 — — — 29,652.68 1,478.81 — — — 1,478.81 1,709.55 |
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| 1,478.81 1,478.81 — — — 1,709.55 — — 210.10 — 210.10 — |
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| 210.10 — — 210.10 — — |
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| 47,998.30 — 210.10 — 45,264.77 48,208.40 |
Expenditure
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| Raising funds 2001 - Bar Purchases 2002 - Rent 2003 - Rates 2004 - Water 2005 - Insurance 2006 - Electricity 2007 - Green 2008 - Clubhouse 2010 - RCBBA/Bowls England Fees 2011 - Catering Expenditure 2012 - Telephone 2013 - Printing 2014 - Cleaning 2016 - Expenses 2017 - Preston Cup Exp (including Catering) 2018 - Gala Day Exp (including Catering) 2020 - Trophies 2021 - 59 Club Prizes 2022 - Purchase of Shirts & Bowling Merchandise 2023 - Legal/Professional Fees 2024 - Coaching 2025 - Gifts to Visiting Teams & Pennants 2029 - Monthly Draw Prizes 2031 - Short Mat Expenses 2032 - Advertising Costs 2034 - Waste Management Raising funds Totals Other expenditure 2019 - Depreciation 2028 - Club Tour Exp 2033 - Bank Charges Other expenditure Totals Expenditure Grand totals |
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total This year Last year |
|---|---|
| 7,131.62 — — — 7,131.62 6,366.41 4,996.16 — — — 4,996.16 5,096.75 295.01 — — — 295.01 98.34 2,201.64 — — — 2,201.64 673.35 1,920.69 — — — 1,920.69 1,759.05 2,085.52 — — — 2,085.52 2,105.29 15,825.39 — — — 15,825.39 8,954.91 2,536.93 — — — 2,536.93 2,485.95 1,922.70 — — — 1,922.70 1,709.80 2,029.89 — — — 2,029.89 1,513.75 768.05 — — — 768.05 757.80 281.65 — — — 281.65 347.00 1,920.00 — — — 1,920.00 1,656.00 113.17 — — — 113.17 121.26 228.27 — — — 228.27 939.90 200.92 — — — 200.92 743.64 939.38 — — — 939.38 388.10 270.00 — — — 270.00 300.00 1,251.75 — — — 1,251.75 2,242.70 182.50 — — — 182.50 — — — — — — 21.38 — — — — — 317.98 1,051.65 — — — 1,051.65 1,066.95 734.76 — — — 734.76 584.50 279.00 — — — 279.00 279.00 581.55 — — — 581.55 965.19 |
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| 49,748.20 49,748.20 — — — 41,495.00 5,800.00 — — — 5,800.00 5,800.00 — — — — — 375.16 165.46 — — — 165.46 186.48 |
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| 5,965.46 5,965.46 — — — 6,361.64 |
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| 55,713.66 — — — 47,856.64 55,713.66 |
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Roport to the trustees AAI'J4)v,KJ On accounts for the year gnded Charrty no (if any) Ilot?gL Set out on pages l <1 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounlsgf the above charity Ilhe Trust") for the year ended > l j I c I z ?1 ResponsSbilitles and basis of report As the chartys trustees. you are resiK>nsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Iyhe Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Trusl's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Acl and in carrwng out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5llbl of the Act. Independent tT examinerfs statemenl I have completed my examinatK)n. I confirn that no material matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examination (•theF d*ge1") which gives me cause to believe that In, any material respect.. the accounting re¢ords were not kept in accordance wth section 130 of the Charities Acl", or the accounts did not ac(x)rd with the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply wsth the applicable requirements concerning the fofm and content of accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement thal the accounts give a 'tnJe and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper underslaftding of the accounts to be reached. ' Please delete lh8 words in the brackets rffhey do nol appty. Slgnèd: Date: Name: lTrC Relevant professlonal qualiflcation(s) or body IER Oct 2018