The North London Bowling Club
Analysis
The North London Bowling Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in December 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, amateur sport, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The North London Bowling Club reported income of £51k and spending of £42k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income fell from £81k to £51k (-37%), an average of -11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income rose by 46%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The North London Bowling Club sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hale Village Hall (£51k), Lotus Children's Education Trust (£51k) and The JK Foundation (£51k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Friendly club adjoining Hampstead Heath for new and experienced bowlers. Free coaching provided. Members compete at county and national levels. Self owned and managed bowling green/clubhouse for use of members and local community. Other activities include gardening and bridge club/school.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hale Village Hall | Liverpool | £51k |
| Lotus Children's Education Trust | B16 9eu | £51k |
| The JK Foundation | London | £51k |
| Headcase Cancer Trust | Renfrewshire | £51k |