Bridge in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has received a boost with the recognition of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Contract Bridge Association as a charity. By affording HIWCBA this status the Charity Commission recognises the social benefit of the work HIWCBA does to organise and promote bridge in the county.
HIWCBA is the first county to be afforded this status, and joins a small number of clubs, and the new charity English Bridge Education and Development, in being recognised in this way. It is hoped that as more organisations are successful in their applications the information will be shared between successful and future applicants, and that the number will grow.
April 1, 2014