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The National Small-Bore Rifle Association

Also known as: Nsra

Administers small-bore and airgun rifle and pistol target shooting in the UK for its members and affiliated clubs and county associations; organises national championships and competitions; prepares and selects teams for international competition. Provides training courses and qualifications on coaching instruction and safety.

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Activities & Mission

Administers small-bore and airgun rifle and pistol target shooting in the UK for its members and affiliated clubs and county associations; organises national championships and competitions; prepares and selects teams for international competition. Provides training courses and qualifications on coaching instruction and safety.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,740,726
Latest Expenditure
£1,659,601

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 69.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 73.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 28.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £134,838
Charitable Activities £858,204
Other Trading £709,450
Investments £7,628
Other Income £30,606

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,217,240
Raising Funds £442,361
Governance £29,914
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,740,726
£1,659,601£1,217,240£59,199£59,19924 / 50
2023
£1,668,144
£1,835,772£1,205,323£699,900£024 / 30
2022
£2,586,777
£3,303,661£1,067,423£971,917£045 / 30
2021
£2,013,863
£2,115,658£752,214£1,688,802£042 / 30
2020
£1,919,672
£1,943,264£825,455£1,790,598£1,790,59832 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The National Small-Bore Rifle Association

What does The National Small-Bore Rifle Association do?

Administers small-bore and airgun rifle and pistol target shooting in the UK for its members and affiliated clubs and county associations; organises national championships and competitions; prepares and selects teams for international competition. Provides training courses and qualifications on coaching instruction and safety.

How much income did The National Small-Bore Rifle Association report in 2024?

The National Small-Bore Rifle Association reported total income of £1.74m and reported expenditure of £1.66m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The National Small-Bore Rifle Association registered as a charity?

The National Small-Bore Rifle Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 April 1964 as charity number 215468. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs The National Small-Bore Rifle Association?

The National Small-Bore Rifle Association is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael John Arnstein. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The National Small-Bore Rifle Association operate?

The National Small-Bore Rifle Association operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Is The National Small-Bore Rifle Association a registered charity?

Yes — The National Small-Bore Rifle Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 215468.

Details

Address
LORD ROBERTS CENTRE
BISLEY CAMP
BROOKWOOD
SURREY
GU24 0NP
Registration Date
23 April 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
215468
Charity Number
215468

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Trustees

Michael John Arnstein Chair
Janet Michelle Howden
JOHN ORAM LLOYD
Matthew John Guille
Michael John Chapman
Peter John Le Marinel
Robert James Dowling

Also Known As

  • Nsra

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30 July 2026
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