Talgarth Bowling Club Annual Report to Charity Commission 2024
Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). Charity Number 1187416
The Trustees of Talgarth Bowling Club present their annual report and independently examined accounts for the year ended 30 September 2024. We confirm that they comply with the annual reporting requirements of the Charity Commission.
The principal site of the CIO is Talgarth Bowling Club, King George V Playing Fields, Westfields, Talgarth, Brecon, Powys, Wales LD3 0HG. The correspondence address is Arosfa, Hospital Road, Talgarth, Brecon, Powys, Wales LD3 0EF.
The Aim of the Club
The aim of the CIO is the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Talgarth and District by the provision of facilities and opportunities to play lawn bowls.
Review of the Season and Local Initiatives
Thanks to the green keepers, the 2024 season began with MWBA President, and Talgarth member, Wayne Funnell rolling the first official bowl at the club’s Spring Open Day on 13 April. This was well attended by both members and beginners from the local community. An in-club practice game followed a few days later. After a winter encouraging new players at the local indoor rink and a ‘have a go’ session targeted at women and girls, the club was pleased to welcome a total of 11 new members this year.
The ‘Municipal League’ recommenced in early May and 12 teams from local sports clubs and friendship groups enjoyed informal, yet competitive, games of social bowls on a Monday evening. The club continued to play in the county women’s league, men’s league, seniors league and mixed ‘Super 12’ league which functions as a development league. The final results were:
Women’s - 5th; Men’s - 4ths; Seniors - 1st; Mixed - 2nd
Talgarth also hosted the MWBA Senior Triples Competition in May as well as a MWBA President’s mixed Talgarth side versus a mixed MWBA/MWWBA team in June. Two county games were also played at Talgarth in July, with our third annual charity triples tournament in August being won by a trio from Talgarth. Individual members have taken part in county and club competitions with Talgarth members winning the county open fours and coming second in the county senior triples. Well done to all who have participated in the various leagues and competitions this season and congratulations to the prize winners.
The club’s new kit was launched with thanks to our sponsors and was well received by members of all ages. Six bowls collectors were purchased in time for the 2024 season with funds received from the Co-operative Community Fund. Along with fellow sports clubs in Talgarth, the bowling club was presented with a certificate of thanks for supporting Hay, Brecon and Talgarth Sanctuary for Refugees in a number of sports days over the years.
Fundraising
100 club fundraising continued and, together with refreshments revenue and membership fees, has provided a steady stream of funding for the club. A dedicated fundraising team is to be formed following the Annual General Meeting this month.
Audrey Micklewright Secretary
9 October 2024
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