Ep 15: Socks and Sausages

What does the future hold for the 280 or so bowls clubs currently operating in Queensland? Confronted by declining memberships, increasing maintenance costs and ageing volunteers, many face a perfect storm. Add in the impacts of coronavirus restrictions and it is easy to see that, for many bowls clubs, their very survival is at risk.

Everyone who plays a role in the not-for-profit sector, whether as a volunteer, administrator, Council officer or peak body rep, needs to understand that ‘not-for-profit’ is very different from ‘no-profit’. This article provides a timely reminder about the true meaning of the term ‘non-profit’.