Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2025 Period start date To 31/12/2025 Period end date
Charity name: Boothstown Bowling Club and Pavilion
Charity registration number:1196816
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, in particular provision of facilities for the playing of crown green bowling. To further benefit the residents of Boothstown, Salford and the neighbourhood. |
| 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 |
Through the Boothstown Bowling Club and Pavilion Charter the club will promote our objectives by: a) Facilitating crown green bowling participation by members in social and competitive games. b) Encouraging participation in crown green bowling at the Club by the local community and with residents of all ages. c) Promoting the use of the pavilion by local community groups and residents for an economic fee on a strictly non-profit making basis. d) Reinvesting income into the club, pavilion and local park for the benefit of the local community. e) The promotion of equality, diversity, inclusion and transparency through the Clubs Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All activities of Boothstown Bowling and Pavilion operate with due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. The Club abides by its Charter as a Code of Governance defined by the Charity Commission Constitution. The club is also governed by the British Crown Green Bowling Association and works with the Bowls Development Alliance. |
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Boothstown Bowling Club and Pavilion is wholly managed and run by volunteers. This includes the trustees and members, who manage, maintain and operate both the pavilion and bowling green. Some members are also involved in the upkeep and improvement of grass areas and flower/hedge areas of Boothsbank Park (which has Green Flag status) adjacent to the pavilion. |
| 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 | Boothstown Bowling and Pavilion took on responsibility for the pavilion and bowling green on behalf of Salford City Council in 2016. A formal lease arrangement is currently under negotiation. The Bowling Club itself has a growing membership, that is currently in excess of 100. Roughly 60% of members are engaged in competitive bowling, the remaining 40% bowling on a purely social basis. Bowling activities provide physical, social and recreational opportunities for all members. During 2023 and 2024 the club spent a great deal of time reviewing and upgrading its governance using a range of audit tools to ensure charters, policies (including Safeguarding) and procedures were up-to-date and in keeping with the requirements of the various governing bodies. In 2024 the club created a new website which reflects these changes and aims to increase the clubs profile and access to |
| both members and the wider community. |
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| Boothstown Bowling and Pavilion |
| provides facilities for a much larger |
| range of people via the groups who use |
| the pavilion. These include: |
| - A Pre-school Music Group for |
| Young Children. |
| - An Art Group (that includes |
| people with Special Educational |
| Needs and Disabilities). |
| - A Childminding Group. |
| - A Kurling Group |
| - A Dominoes Group |
| - A Pilates Group |
| There are also the wider benefits that |
| Boothsbank Park provides for the wider |
| community. Members of Boothstown |
| Bowling and Pavilion have contributed |
| considerably (along with Salford City |
| Council) to the park being awarded and |
| maintaining ‘Green Flag’ status over a |
| number of years. |
| When funds allow Boothstown Bowling |
| and Pavilion are pro-active in supporting |
| other local voluntary organisations. As |
| the accounts show, in 202 we have made |
| donations to: |
| - Moya Cole Hospice |
| - Salford Foodbank |
| - Salford Baby Bank |
| - Boothstown Residents |
| Association |
| Previous recipients include |
| - Bolton Mountain Rescue |
| - 9th Worsley(Boothstown) Scouts |
| - Boothstown and Roe Green |
| Youth Club |
| - Boothsbank Kurling Group |
| - Boothsbank Art Group |
| - Ukraine Appeal |
| - Mustard Tree |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | As can be seen from the 2025 accounts Boothstown Bowling and Pavilion is in a healthy and stable position. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | As with any responsible organisation, reserves are maintained for the ongoing expenses of the organisation as well as a protection against any unexpected expenditure in the future. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | c £10,126 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Funds come from two main sources: - Membership subscriptions and playing fees. - Rental income (economic) from community groups using the pavilion. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| 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 | Charity Commission Constitution, implemented via the clubs own Charter. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | Trustees re-elected and proposed via the clubs Annual General Meeting. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
Being a relatively small organisation, new trustees are informally inducted by the existing members of the group. Trustees are encouraged to update and widen their knowledge. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Boothstown Bowling and Pavilion has a wide range of agencies with whom we engage, including: - Salford Community and Voluntary Services - Salford Community Leisure - Salford City Council - British Crown Green Bowling Association/Greater Manchester Crown Green Bowling Association/Lancashire Crown Green Bowling Association - Local councillors - Greater Manchester (Salford) Police |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Boothsbank Pavilion and Green is owned by Salford City Council, but under the management of Boothstown Bowling and Pavilion. A formal lease is currently under negotiation. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Boothstown Bowling Club and Pavilion |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1196816 |
| Charity’s principal address | Boothsbank Park Hollinswood Road |
Boothstown Worsley M281EZ
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Nigel Bertenshaw | Treasurer/Pavilion Manager |
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| David Fiddler | Chairperson | |||
| David Barton | Secretary | |||
| Pam Sherlock | Safeguarding Officer/ Community Trustee |
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| Graham Moar | CommunityTrustee | |||
| Rod Vast | Member Trustee | |||
| Steve Davison | SafeguardingOfficer | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
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
David Fiddler Signature(s) Nigel Bertenshaw David Fiddler Full name(s) Nigel Bertenshaw Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chairperson Chair, etc) Date 27/03/2025
Boothstown Bowling and Pavilion
Account No 1 Balance Sheet 2025
| Income | Expenditure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscriptions | 2395.00 | League Fees | 546.00 |
| Greenage | 1474.00 | Afliation/Development Fund 167.00 |
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| Presentation Night | 240.00 | Presentation Night | 240.00 |
| Refreshments | 681.49 | Refreshments | |
| 410.39 | |||
| Club Comp Entry Fees | 525.00 | Club Comp Expenses | |
| 416.76 | |||
| League Prizes | 195.00 | Members Prize | Money |
| 400.00 | |||
| Keys | 65.00 | Keys | 68.00 |
| Green | Hire | 260.00 | Major Equipment*2 |
| Donations*1 | 250.00 | Greens/General Maintenance 2061.00 | |
| Allan Price Memorial | 225.00 | Howdens Insurance 55.00 |
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| Trophy/Plaque Engraving | 67.85 | ||
| Measures/Matts |
66.48 | ||
| Admin |
11.78 | ||
| Rafe Prize |
7.99 | ||
| Donations*3 |
1600.00 |
*1 Horticon (250)
*2 Blower/Vacuum (259.99), Strimmer (71.98), Dew Switch (115.74)
*2 Moya Cole/St Ann’s Hospice (1000 + 250), Salford Foodbank (250), Salford Baby Bank (100)
| Sub Total | 6310.49 | Sub Total | 6565.96 | |
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| C/A | 3744.93 | C/A | 3481.98 | |
| CIH | 81.02 | CIH | 88.50 | |
| Total |
10136.44 | Total | 10136.44 | |
| Income | 6310.49 | |||
| Expenditure | 6565.98 | |||
| Proft/Loss |
- 255.49 |
Treasurer: Nigel Bertenshaw
Internal Auditor: Sue Houghton
Boothstown Bowling and Pavilion
Account No 2 Balance Sheet 2025
| Income | Expenditure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Rentals | 6164.00 | Cleaning | 132.82 |
| Ad Hoc Rentals | 680.00 | Equipment*1 | 818.20 |
| Unity Insurance | 412.16 | ||
| First Aid | 55.75 | ||
| Viewing Area |
1781.63 | ||
| Donations*2 | 315.00 | ||
| *1 Includes Asgard Storage Unit (785.00) | |||
| *2 Includes Boothstown Residents Association (315.00) | |||
| Sub Total | 6844.00 | Sub Total | 3515.56 |
| C/A | 3177.27 | C/A | 6435.50 |
| CIH | 49.90 | CIH | 120.11 |
| Total |
10071.17 | Total | 10071.17 |
| Income | 6844.00 | ||
| Expenditure | 3515.56 | ||
| Proft/Loss |
+3328.44 |
Treasurer: Nigel Bertenshaw
Internal Auditor: Sue Houghton