It is now almost Ten years since Scott's tragic passing, (21st June 1998), and in that time his memory has served to become the cornerstone of the Scott Banks Memorial Fund. Our main income comes from the sales of tickets and raffle tickets, together with other fund raising activities, associated with the "Big Night Out", which is run to coincide with the Scott Banks Memorial Tenpin Bowling Tournament, held annually in Leeds over the May/June bank holiday weekend. We also receive funding from "Lane Sponsorship" during the tournament.

A common misconception is that we run this tournament which is currently run by AMF Bowling. We do not make anything from this tournament, quite the contrary, over the years we have often had to make a significant contribution to the prize fund to encourage attendance.

We became a registered charity in 2004 and our stated aim is:

The provision of facilities for the recreation and other leisure-time occupation of young people under the age of 24 who reside in the Yorkshire area, with the object of improving their conditions of life, particularly by the provision of facilities for the sport of Tenpin Bowling

We have donated a total of £10,250 of the funds raised to the

Leeds General Infirmary Neurological Unit.

I should also make a special mention to thank the only League in Yorkshire that makes a regular contribution to the Scott Banks Memorial Fund, The Friday Fives in AMF Leeds. Over the years, they have raised a total of £5,391 for the Fund. It's amazing what a few pence per bowler, per week of the league can add up to. Thank you for your continued support.

Thank you also to everyone who has contributed to the fund over the years, and please continue to help us provide financial support to the young bowlers of Yorkshire.

John Egan
(Treasurer)