ENGLAND AND WALES BLIND GOLF

What ENGLAND AND WALES BLIND GOLF does

England and Wales Blind Golf (EWBG) is a registered charity (No. 1064829) founded in 1989 and headquartered in Havant, UK, that enables blind and visually impaired individuals in England and Wales to participate in golf. It serves two membership tiers — Player Members (visually impaired adults with CVI certification, £75 joining fee plus £50 annual subscription) and Non-Player Members (guides and supporters at £10/year) — and runs a structured season of monthly tournaments from March to October alongside the flagship ISPS HANDA British Blind Open, an annual international fixture drawing players from roughly ten countries. Programming is delivered through a network of golf clubs across England and Wales and through regional golf clinics hosted in partnership with local sight-loss organizations (Vision Support Chester, Bradbury Fields, Widnes Sight Support, MySight York), with a Junior Program supported by Little Sticks to introduce visually impaired children to the sport.

The organization operates under R&A Rule 25 modifications for blind golfers and uses the IBGA sight classification system (B1–B4) to ensure fair competition and international eligibility. Clinic venues deploy third-party accessible technology including Toptracer Range and Trackman simulators, while Golf Genius provides tournament scoring and leaderboards. Membership and donation flows run through standard UK charity infrastructure (JustGiving, Charity Aid Foundation, PayPal), with gift-aid available on qualifying contributions.

EWBG's revenue is a blend of subscription fees, individual donations, and corporate sponsorships from a diversified portfolio of 15+ partners spanning golf equipment (Titleist, Footjoy, American Golf), apparel (Adidas), utilities (Cadent, Homeserve), insurance (Golfcare), legal services (Irwin Mitchell), disability identification (Yellow Light Card), and the international sports patron ISPS HANDA. The charity is governed by a voluntary board, currently chaired by Steve Cunningham following the 2026 AGM, with a seven-person operational staff; financial figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

ENGLAND AND WALES BLIND GOLF

Legal name

England & Wales Blind Golf

Website

https://ewblindgolf.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

England and Wales Blind Golf is a UK registered charity founded in 1989 that enables blind and visually impaired individuals across England and Wales to play golf through membership, tournaments, regional clinics, and a junior program, with an international competition pathway via the IBGA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Sports Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sport Governing Bodies (Paralympic & Sport-Specific) (MPAKAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

Keywords

• Blind golf programs
• Disability sports services
• Adaptive golf tournaments
• Inclusive golf memberships
• Charitable sports charity

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Player members pay a £75 joining fee and £50 annual subscription. Non-player members (guides, supporters) pay £10 per year. Membership fees can be gift-aided for UK taxpayers.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations collected via JustGiving, Charity Aid Foundation, and PayPal platforms. Individuals can donate to support blind golfers' participation in tournaments and programs.
3. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors and partners sponsor specific events, holes, or provide in-kind support including equipment, apparel, and prizes. Trophies at events like the ISPS HANDA British Blind Open are sponsored.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

England and Wales Blind Golf (EWBG) is a registered charity that organizes and governs blind golf programs across England and Wales. It offers player and non-player memberships, competitive tournaments (including the ISPS HANDA British Blind Open), golf clinics, a junior program, and a sight classification system to ensure fair play for visually impaired golfers. The organization drives participation, fundraising, and awareness for blind golf at national and international levels.

Product overview

England and Wales Blind Golf is a registered charity formed in 1989 (No. 1064829) providing blind and visually impaired individuals access to golf through a structured program of membership, tournaments, coaching, and community support. The core offering consists of Player and Non-Player Memberships, Golf Clinics at multiple venues across England, a Junior Program with grant support, and a comprehensive tournament circuit including the flagship ISPS HANDA British Blind Open. The organization uses a Sight Classification System (B1-B4) to ensure fair competition and integrates technology at clinic venues including Toptracer Range and Trackman simulators. Sponsorship and donations fund activities while the Sight Loss Festivals of Golf provide both competitive and social environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Player Membership Annual membership tier for visually impaired golfers that grants access to EWBG tournaments, clinics, sight classification, and the junior program. Designed for blind and partially sighted individuals who actively play golf in England and Wales.
• Non-Player Membership Annual membership tier for supporters, families, and volunteers who do not play golf but wish to support the charity's mission and stay informed of its activities.
• Blind Golf Tournaments Competitive blind golf tournaments organized for visually impaired members, played under the WHS handicap system and modified R&A Rules of Golf (Rule 25) with IBGA Modifications. Includes the ISPS HANDA British Blind Open as the flagship event.
• ISPS HANDA British Blind Open Flagship international blind golf tournament hosted by EWBG with title sponsorship from ISPS HANDA, drawing blind golfers from around the world to compete in England and Wales.
• Blind Golf Clinics Adaptive golf coaching sessions held at affiliated venues, including facilities equipped with Toptracer Range and Trackman simulators, designed to introduce visually impaired individuals to golf and develop their skills.
• Junior Blind Golf Program Junior program designed to introduce visually impaired young people to golf and develop their skills within the EWBG community, supporting the next generation of blind golfers.
• Sight Classification Service Classification service that allocates visually impaired golfers into B1, B2, and B3 sight categories to ensure fair and equitable competition in EWBG tournaments and events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members report increased confidence, hope, and strength through participation in blind golf
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• American GolfcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor golf retailer providing equipment and merchandise with EWBG logo items available through their My AG platform. Supports blind golfers with equipment provision.
• ScopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEye care charity partner providing support and services to visually impaired individuals.
• Thomas Pocklington TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading sight loss charity supporting EWBG's mission to make golf accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
• FootjoysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf footwear brand sponsoring EWBG events and activities.
• TitleistsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf equipment manufacturer providing balls and equipment for blind golf events.
• AdidassupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSportswear brand sponsoring EWBG activities.
• Yellow Light CardsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerDisability identification card scheme partner supporting EWBG's visibility and accessibility initiatives.
• HomeservesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHome emergency repair company supporting EWBG as a sponsor.
• GolfcaresupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf insurance provider offering discounted insurance to EWBG members and sponsoring events.
• Golf GeniuscoreTechnology or IntegrationGolf tournament management software used for tournament scoring and leaderboards. Provides technology for EWBG events.
• CadentsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerGas distribution network supporting EWBG through sponsorship.
• EyelinessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEye care specialist supporting EWBG with sponsorship.
• Irwin MitchellsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm supporting EWBG as a sponsor partner.
• Vitafresh ProduceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFresh produce supplier supporting EWBG with sponsorship.
• ISPS HANDAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese philanthropist and sports sponsor funding the British Blind Open tournament. Provides international pathway for blind golfers worldwide.
• Little StickscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to introduce more children with visual impairments to golf. Provides tailored coaching, fun activities, and community support for young players.
• Vision Support ChestercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal sight loss organization hosting golf clinics at Foregolf Driving Range, Chester. Opens golf opportunities to visually impaired individuals in the Chester area.
• Bradbury FieldscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLiverpool-based sight loss organization providing golf clinics at Liverpool Golf Centre for visually impaired individuals.
• Widnes Sight SupportsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSight loss organization in Widnes partnering with EWBG to host golf clinics at Truefit Golf Centre Widnes.
• MySight YorksupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYork-based sight loss charity running monthly blind golf sessions at York Golf Club in collaboration with EWBG.
• Anders MankertcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGolf professional who has taught visually impaired golfers for nearly 30 years. EWBG Patron providing coaching expertise and training professionals globally on coaching individuals with sight loss.
• International Blind Golf Association (IBGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal governing body for blind golf. EWBG is affiliated and uses IBGA sight classifications for international competition eligibility.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• England Golf: National governing body for amateur golf in England. EWBG operates as a sub-discipline under England Golf's broader ecosystem, accessing affiliated golf club venues and the wider English amateur golf infrastructure.
• Wales Golf: National governing body for amateur golf in Wales and the other half of EWBG's geographic remit. Wales Golf provides the affiliated club infrastructure in which EWBG tournaments are hosted.
• Activity Alliance: National disability sport organization for England. Activity Alliance's disability sport development remit overlaps with EWBG's inclusion mission and is a likely source of policy alignment, grant funding, and broader sector context.
• Special Olympics Great Britain: UK organization delivering year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Comparable as a parallel disability-sport governing model, but focused on intellectual rather than visual impairment.
• British Blind Sport: UK-wide umbrella charity for visually impaired sport. Operates across multiple sports rather than specializing in golf, but shares EWBG's mission of enabling sight-loss participation in sport and overlaps with EWBG's disability sport policy and funding ecosystem.

Others

• Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB): UK charity for blind and partially sighted people. Not a sports organization, but a key partner in EWBG's sight-loss referral pipeline and a likely source of shared advocacy on visual impairment issues.

Direct peers

• International Blind Golf Association: Global governing body for blind golf and EWBG's direct affiliation partner. IBGA sets the B1-B4 sight classification rules used by EWBG and runs the World Blind Golf Championship, making it the most structurally comparable organization.
• Scottish Blind Golf: Scottish national blind golf organization and EWBG's direct counterpart in the neighbouring UK nation. The two organizations compete annually in the Auld Enemies Cup and share a near-identical mission, membership structure, and tournament model.
• US Blind Golf Association: United States governing body for blind golf. USBGA operates the same sight-classification-based tournament structure as EWBG and runs the United States Blind Open, making it the most direct international functional peer.

Regional players

• Irish Blind Golf: Blind golf organization in the Republic of Ireland / Northern Ireland. Operates the same model as EWBG but in a different geography, with overlapping international player base at events like the British Blind Open.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EWBlindGolf
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EWBlindGolf
• Facebookfacebook.com/EWBlindGolf
• Instagraminstagram.com/ewblindgolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/england-and-wales-blind-golf

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Profiles4 records

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