HONORARY TREASURER’S ANNUAL REPORT

27th June 2026 Online bridge remains a significant part of bridge life with face to face competitions still struggling to encourage participants. Many thanks to Ian Hamilton for organising the Inter Club and for his efforts in running online competitions and also to Diane, Sandie, Sam and all the Clubs who play bridge on BBO.

BBO (£3,218 for the year) remains a substantial source of income with CBAI administering funds and remittance being received which in turn is distributed to the various clubs after an administration charge. Affiliation fees were £12,105 a small decrease from the previous year.

During the year despite huge efforts to encourage entries to Competitions there was still disappointing low entries and some Competitions cancelled due to insufficient numbers. Our thanks again to Ian Hamilton for running the Interclub with net income of £3,656. Expense for representative matches of £11,004 was incurred as we did not host any of the Home Internationals.

A net surplus of £723 was achieved for the year resulting in our reserves increasing from £53,441 to £54,215.

Decisions regarding amalgamation with the CBAI where we would operate as a Region while maintaining our position as Northern Ireland in relation to the Home Internationals is being decided now. We will retain funds in our account and be responsible for our own competitions going forward.

I would like to thank all those on the Management Committee who have assisted me throughout the year..

If you have any queries, I can be reached at annefitzpatrick14@gmail.com

Anne Fitzpatrick