The Primary Club

The provision of sporting and recreational facilities for the blind and partially-sighted

Activities & Mission

The provision of sporting and recreational facilities for the blind and partially-sighted

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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£209,020

Latest Expenditure

£358,489

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 31.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 16% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 36% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 29% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £505,774

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £4,389

Investments £648

Other Income £19,535

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £164,157

Raising Funds £11,318

Governance £1,500

Grants to Institutions £162,657

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 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2022 — Norwich and Coltishall Wanderers Youth Cricket Charitable Trust (organisation 4022730)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£209,020	£358,489				0 / 3
2024	£154,015	£337,647				0 / 3
2023	£530,346	£175,475	£164,157	£461,898	£0	0 / 3
2022	£160,841	£156,370				0 / 4
2021	£136,141	£52,106				0 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Primary Club

What does The Primary Club do?

The provision of sporting and recreational facilities for the blind and partially-sighted

How much income did The Primary Club report in 2025?

The Primary Club reported total income of £209k and reported expenditure of £358k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Primary Club?

The Primary Club has a program ratio of 31.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Primary Club registered as a charity?

The Primary Club was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 August 1982 as charity number 285285. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs The Primary Club?

The Primary Club is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is TIMOTHY MARK KELLEHER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Primary Club operate?

The Primary Club operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Is The Primary Club a registered charity?

Yes — The Primary Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 285285.