Birtley Town Community Bowling Club
Analysis
Birtley Town Community Bowling Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in County Durham. It was registered in April 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Birtley Town Community Bowling Club reported income of £46k and spending of £25k, leaving 45% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2020 to March 2025, income grew from £1,056 to £46k (+4283%), an average of +157% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 665%. Over the whole period it spent 66% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Birtley Town Community Bowling Club sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Devizes Canoe Club (£46k), Shire Oak (Leeds) District Scout Council (£46k) and 1st Walton-On-Thames Scout Group (£46k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Running a six rink bowling green for the benefits of all residents of Birtley and the surrounding area regardless of their circumstances.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Devizes Canoe Club | Devizes | £46k |
| Shire Oak (Leeds) District Scout Council | North Yorkshire | £46k |
| 1st Walton-On-Thames Scout Group | Walton-On-Thames | £46k |
| Rakegate Junior School Fund | Wolverhampton | £46k |