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
Grants
The Primary Club is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2023)
- £162,657
- Who it helps
- people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- disability and amateur sport
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 22% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 39% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 22% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 170 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.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated