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2022-09-30-accounts

Annual Report 2022

Affiliated to Surf Life Saving Great Britain & Surf Life Saving Cornwall Founded 1958 - REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1029134

Contents

Minutes of last year’s AGM

President’s Comments Chairperson’s Comments

Treasurer’s Comments Seniors Manager’s Comments Youth Manager’s Comments Nipper Manager’s Comments Sandhopper Manager’s Comments Lifesaving Training & IRB Officer’s Comments

Safeguarding Officer’s Comments Fundraising Officer’s Comments

Election of management Committee and non-Committee members Trustee Committee pledge (to complement the Club’s Constitution)

Minutes from AGM 2021

NSLSC AGM Action Minutes

Meeting Chaired of: NSLSC AGM by: Tim Hogg Date: 28.10.21 Start 18.30 Finish 19.30 time time: Present: Holly Sykes, Elodie Sykes, Jago Sykes, Richard Sykes (RS), Sue Butler, Kass Gibson, Sonya Macintosh, Sam Carter, Nina Sheppard, Ruth Selvey (RJS), Joe Robins, Joshua Golden Clarke, Debbie Kipling (online), Julia Sharland (online), Anna Harrison (online), Paul Price, Nicholas Pendrich, Tim Robey, Andrew Robey Absent: Jess Hilbury, Ash Mann, Carl Weller, Hannah Gower

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Agen
Topic Title / Decisions Agreed Action
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Item By By Date
Whom
1 Minutes of 2020 AGM
Agreed; proposed JS and seconded NP
2 Chair’s Review of Annual Report
Summary of section reports from Annual Report
Special thanks to parent helpers across the sections
3 Correspondence
Covid heroes award has been collected – recognition for the
beach patrols last year; huge thanks to NP
4 Treasurer’s Acceptance of Accounts
Ended the year on similar figure to previous year,
remarkable as we didn’t take second set of fees in
recognition of Covid restrictions on training and people’s
financial situations.
Donations to recognise and thank: Hybrid Fit funded the
trailer
Lottery funding approx. £10k from Sports England paid for
Youth boards which are on order
Deb Kipling and husband have donated double doors for the
Club House.
Accounts have been audited indicating true reflection of the
year.
HS is handing over the Treasurer role to Debbie Kipling,
thanks to the team for support. TH thanked HS for all her
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hard work esp the Sport England grant.
5 Agreement of Membership fees
Fees were released on Fb for consultation; on par with
previous years, Youth has increased by £5 to reflect the
opportunity to pool-swim train twice in winter, new category
of Lane Swim for winter has been successful, pool shared
with Crantock.
Using WaterWorld but awaiting full confirmation (invoice &
contract) in writing. Aware that early training times are not
ideal for everyone
Membership fees agreed
6 AOB
Agree Constitution 2021 – amendment needed from Sue RJS ASAP
Butler, page 4; otherwise accepted
Refurb of Club House – TH suggested a working group for TH & CW 18 Nov
refurb moving forward. TH & CW meeting Fistral complex
owners prior to the Nov Committee meeting. SB suggested
members can help with the build. NS suggested that
fundraisers also need to be considered.
HS
Life members – Moira Dixon – HS proposed SB seconded
Acknowledgements – Julia, Nic, JD, Emma, Selin
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Appendix 1: Election of the Management Committee and Non-Committee 2021/22

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Position (Management Committee Name Proposer Seconder
Roles)
President Sue Butler NP NS
Chairman Tim Hogg SB NP
Vice Chair Holly Sykes NS SB
Honorary Secretary Ruth Selvey HS SC
Honorary Treasurer Debbie Kipling HS SB
Club Captain Joshua Golden RS NS
Clarke
Senior/Masters Manager Nina Sheppard HE SB
Youth Manager Ash Mann HS SC
Nipper Manager Richard Sykes NS NP
Sandhopper Manager Paul Price SB ML
Competition Manager Carl Weller NS JR
Safeguarding Officer Lisa Meredith NP RJS
Parent Fundraiser Officer (Parent Hannah Gower HS SB
fundraising Association Representative,
PFA)
Training and Lifeguard Development Joe Robins NS ML
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Ofcer
IRB Ofcer Matt Love NP JR
Patrol Lead Jananusz Burda NP RS
Equipment Steward Post retired

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Position (Non-Committee Roles) Name Proposer Seconder
Senior Assistant Manager Joe Robins NS PP
Youth Assistant Manager Russell O’Connor SB HS
Nipper Assistant Manager Louise Gore & Carl SC RS
Weller
Sandhopper’s Assistant Manager Jess Hilbery SB PP
Membership Secretary To be consolidated
Nippers Tuck Shop Manger Anna Harrison HS RS
Youth Tuck Shop Manager Lindsay Hearnshaw HS RS
& Ty Ollerenshaw
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President’s Comments

Hello all. Welcome to our AGM as we head into our Club’s 65[th] anniversary.

In the past 35 years that I have been a part of NSLSC I’ve seen quite a few peaks and troughs. At the moment I feel like we are in a peak, our membership of all age groups is healthy, and our boat crew and lifeguards are doing a great job. Also, our many helpers and keen parents who support us throughout the year, we couldn’t be without you.

But… I wonder if we could learn from other local clubs such as Bude, Portreath, Holywell and Perranporth who’s clubhouses are always open, and seem like one big family. I know our Clubhouse is smaller and that many categories have organised their own group days, but could we all get together more often? It feels so good to go down to Fistral when our lifeguards are covering the beach at weekends, and the Club has a great atmosphere and presence, perhaps I’ll see more of you there in the future.

I know I haven’t been around as much as I would have liked to be but I’ve had quite a bit of upheaval this year. I hope to do better in the future.

Thank you again for your support of our Club

Sue Butler x

Chairperson’s Comments

I report on the main issues and developments for 2022

I have taken some time whilst on our family holiday to have a think about the last year at NSLSC. It has been a year that has seen us return to some sort of normality. Covid is still present but with the restrictions lifted we have been able to train at the beach as normal and the competition scene has been as busy as it used to be.

I have particularly enjoyed being more active in the Nippers and Youth section with the Twilight series and the Nationals at Bournemouth being my highlights of the year.

These reports always run the risk of being a copy of previous years when it comes to the thank you’s but once again I have been amazed by just how hard everyone has worked to make this Club what it is. Across the board literally thousands of volunteer hours have been put in by so many different people. From the section head coaches, to tuck shops, extra flags and sprints sessions to additional swim sessions for competitions. We have seen success at competitions across the board as well.

I want to once again take this opportunity to formally recognise the efforts of the Committee in facilitating the running of the Club. It is hugely important that we remember that every single person involved is a volunteer. They donate their own time to making a real difference to the community of Newquay and the next generation of lifesavers. For this, I am very grateful. The hours and hours of personal time that are given continue to humble me and make me very proud to be a part of this Club. Thank you all for everything that you do for the Club.

It is only right that I also recognise the time and effort that is put in by the non-Committee members, the coaches and the parent helpers. Once again, without their help and support the Club the Club would struggle to exist, let alone thrive. For all of the hours and support you give. Thank you.

Of course, with the smooth there must always come the rough. In any community Club that has a national affiliation and the rules that come with that, there is a balancing act when it comes to dealing with some of the more challenging situations that arise. Our Club is not exceptional in that we have had to make some tough decisions this year. I just want to take this opportunity to thank those members of the Committee that have gone above and beyond in those processes and to reassure you all that every decision that has been made has been in line with all available guidance and ultimately with the best interests of the Club in mind.

One of the key things we try and do on the Committee is succession planning. We want to ensure that nobody is bearing a burden that is unmanageable whilst providing consistency and quality training for our members along with stability behind the scenes. With that in mind we have made some changes around current roles to provide exactly that.

Further to that I am announcing at this early juncture, that should I remain in my role at the conclusion of this year’s AGM, this will be my final year as Chair of NSLSC. Of course, I will support the transition as a Committee member takes up the role.

As ever, I would encourage stepping forward and joining the team if you fancy the challenge; there are lots of opportunities to get involved, just talk to the section Manager of the category you’re involved with.

Tim Hogg

Chair.

Treasurer’s Comments

It has been an educating year for me in relation to the club with only being Treasurer since September last year, hence my lack of input on the WhatsApp group (sorry). I have been reading and paying attention, I promise.

In my absence I have consistently kept the accounts reconciled and up to date and make sure these are reconciled on a weekly basis. These are kept on Teams along with the bank statements should any of you wish to see at any time.

Although my son is no longer attending (much to my annoyance) I am more than happy to continue with the role and am looking forward to seeing how the club progresses/grows going forward.

Debs

Receipts and Payments account - Y/E:
30th September 2022
Unrestricted
funds
Restricte
d funds
Total
Year
ended
30/09/22
Receipts
Membership fees
£38,752
£38,752
£38,752
Training
£2,508
£2,508
£2,508
Competition fees
£3,805
£3,805
£3,805
Kit
£1,533
£1,533
£1,533
Donations
£3,338
£3,338
£3,338
Fundraising income
£661
£661
£661
Event income
£158
£158
£158
Grants
£0
£0
£0
SLSGB Courses
£340
£340
£340
End of Season
£2,777
£2,777
£2,777
Tuckshop
£200
£200
£200
Misc.
£0
£0
£0
Bank interest received
£0
£0
£0
Total Receipts
£54,071
£0
£54,071
£54,071
Payments
Membership fees
£10,449
£10,449
£10,449
SLSGB training
£1,676
£1,676
£1,676
SLSGB afliation
£50
£50
£50
Competition costs
£4,865
£4,865
£4,865
Kit
£4,820
£4,820
£4,820
Pool hire
£8,273
£8,273
£8,273
Equipment/Patrol
£5,313
£5,313
£5,313
Equipment repairs
£648
£648
£648
Utilities
£1,084
£1,084
£1,084
Stationery
£23
£23
£23
Insurance
£2,414
£2,414
£2,414
Event costs
£772
£772
£772
Marketing
£0
£0
£0
Awards
£358
£358
£358
IRB and Ski
£2,247
£2,247
£2,247
Misc.
£2,168
£2,168
£2,168
Bank charges
£53
£53
£53
Stripe charges
£2,258
£2,258
£2,258
Total Payments
£47,470
£0
£47,470
£47,470
Net receipts/(payments)
£6,601
£0
£6,601
£6,601
Opening balance as @
01.10.2022
Current account
£19,864
£19,864
£19,864
Money Manager Account
£5,422
£5,422
£5,422
Cash held
£157
£157
£157
£25,443
£0
£25,443
£25,443
Closing balance as @
30.09.2021
Current account
£12,868
£12,868
£12,868
Money Manager Account
£5,419
£5,419
£5,419
Cash held
£273
£273
£273
£18,560
£0
£18,560
£18,560		 Receipts and Payments account - Y/E:
30th September 2022
Unrestricted
funds
Restricte
d funds
Total
Year
ended
30/09/22
Receipts
Membership fees
£38,752
£38,752
£38,752
Training
£2,508
£2,508
£2,508
Competition fees
£3,805
£3,805
£3,805
Kit
£1,533
£1,533
£1,533
Donations
£3,338
£3,338
£3,338
Fundraising income
£661
£661
£661
Event income
£158
£158
£158
Grants
£0
£0
£0
SLSGB Courses
£340
£340
£340
End of Season
£2,777
£2,777
£2,777
Tuckshop
£200
£200
£200
Misc.
£0
£0
£0
Bank interest received
£0
£0
£0
Total Receipts
£54,071
£0
£54,071
£54,071
Payments
Membership fees
£10,449
£10,449
£10,449
SLSGB training
£1,676
£1,676
£1,676
SLSGB afliation
£50
£50
£50
Competition costs
£4,865
£4,865
£4,865
Kit
£4,820
£4,820
£4,820
Pool hire
£8,273
£8,273
£8,273
Equipment/Patrol
£5,313
£5,313
£5,313
Equipment repairs
£648
£648
£648
Utilities
£1,084
£1,084
£1,084
Stationery
£23
£23
£23
Insurance
£2,414
£2,414
£2,414
Event costs
£772
£772
£772
Marketing
£0
£0
£0
Awards
£358
£358
£358
IRB and Ski
£2,247
£2,247
£2,247
Misc.
£2,168
£2,168
£2,168
Bank charges
£53
£53
£53
Stripe charges
£2,258
£2,258
£2,258
Total Payments
£47,470
£0
£47,470
£47,470
Net receipts/(payments)
£6,601
£0
£6,601
£6,601
Opening balance as @
01.10.2022
Current account
£19,864
£19,864
£19,864
Money Manager Account
£5,422
£5,422
£5,422
Cash held
£157
£157
£157
£25,443
£0
£25,443
£25,443
Closing balance as @
30.09.2021
Current account
£12,868
£12,868
£12,868
Money Manager Account
£5,419
£5,419
£5,419
Cash held
£273
£273
£273
£18,560
£0
£18,560
£18,560
Receipts
Membership fees
Training
Competition fees
Kit
Donations
Fundraising income
Event income
Grants
SLSGB Courses
End of Season
Tuckshop
Misc.
Bank interest received
Total Receipts £54,071
£0
£54,071
£54,071
Payments
Membership fees
SLSGB training
SLSGB afliation
Competition costs
Kit
Pool hire
Equipment/Patrol
Equipment repairs
Utilities
Stationery
Insurance
Event costs
Marketing
Awards
IRB and Ski
Misc.
Bank charges
Stripe charges
Total Payments £47,470
£0
£47,470
£47,470
Net receipts/(payments) £6,601
£0
£6,601
£6,601
Opening balance as @
01.10.2022
Current account
Money Manager Account
Cash held
£25,443
£0
£25,443
£25,443
Closing balance as @
30.09.2021
Current account
Money Manager Account
Cash held
£18,560
£0
£18,560
£18,560
2021-22 Treasurers Report
INCOME
Donations and Grants received
from:
Newquay Town Council £250.0
0
Introtri NQY Triathlon £900.0
0
Boardmasters £500.0
0
Amazon/The Good Box £53.95
Crantock SLS £884.0
0
Cornwall College £300.0
0
New Media £450.0
0
£3,337
.95
Fundraising income is made up
of:
End of Season Youth Event - Rafe £480.0
0
Collection tin £22.69
Bake Sale £158.0
0
£660.6
9
EXPENDITURE
4x4 Repairs £263.1
6
IRB Servicing/Repairs £481.2
9
RLSS Rescue Boards x 3 £327.0
0
Fin Socks £1,055.
00
Clubhouse Equipment £447.4
7
Board Repairs £3,092.
87
£5,666
.79
Balances as at last reconciliation:
Current account		 £19,863.
89
Money Manager
account		 £5,419.3
5
Cash £157.00
£25,440
.24

Statement of assets and liabilities as at September 2022

Assets retained for the charity's own use

September 2022
Assets retained for the charity's own
use
Yea
r
Details		 Cost
202
2
RLSS UK - Rescue Tubes		 £327
202
2
Childsplay - Fins & Socks		 £605
202
2
Childsplay - Fins & Socks		 £450
£1,382
202
1
Vanquish boards x15		 £9,720
(Sport England Grant)
202
1
Life Guard - Ruth Lee		 £1,367
202
1
Trailer		 £905
£11,992
202
0
Vanquish boards x 6		 £2,058
(Persimmon
Grant)
202
0
Swell Boards x 2		 £492
(Persimmon
Grant)
£2,550
201
9
Skis		 £10,460
(Sport England Grant)
201
9
Vehicle		 £800
201
9
Intermediate paddle board		 £500
(SLS Cornwall)
201
9
Vanquish boards x 2		 £2,040
201
9
Defbrilator		 £1,229
(Grant)
£15,029
201
8
SLS Cornwall Nipper Manikins (4 + 1 free)		 £468
201
8
Kickboards		 £152
201
8
PJ Print - 3 fags		 £228
£848
201
7
2 Manikins		 £400
201
7
Vanquish boards		 £9,960
(Grant)
£10,360
201
6
Single Ski (Ocean Sports )		 £1,275
(Sport England Grant)
201
6
Rescue Boards (Aquasport)		 £1,920
£3,195
201
5
Ocean Sports (Ski, bag, 4 paddles)		 £2,030
(Sport England Grant)
201
5
Container		 £3,000
201
5
Mark Redrup - nipper boards		 £3,750
201
5
Aquasport International - 4 Kracka raceboards		 £6,252
(Sport England Grant)
201
5
Gaisford - double ski		 £2,800
£17,832
201
4
Equipment		 £7,670
Total assets retained £70,858

11/07/202 Date: 2 Date:

Signed:

Treasurer: Deborah Kipling Secretary

COMPARISON
To Date
Y/E
Y/E
Y/E
08.11.2
022
INCOME 2023
2022
2021
2020
Membership fees 21,563.2
8
38,752.
00
13,492.
00
18,451.
00
Training 0.00
2,508.0
0
696.00
607.00
Competition fees 153.00
3,805.0
0
3,477.0
0
8,726.0
0
Kit 59.50
1,533.0
0
2,158.0
0
2,246.0
0
Donations 0.00
3,338.0
0
4,078.0
0
7,854.0
0
Fundraising income 0.00
661.00
1,169.0
0
2,987.0
0
Event income 0.00
158.00
1,519.0
0
1,331.0
0
Grants 2,400.00
0.00
9,620.0
0
9,400.0
0
SLSGB Courses 0.00
340.00
0.00
0.00
End of Season 0.00
2,777.0
0
0.00
0.00
Tuckshop 0.00
200.00
0.00
0.00
Misc. 0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Bank interest received 0.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
24,175.
78
54,072
.00
36,209
.00
51,603
.00
EXPENDITURE
Membership fees
375.00
10,449.
00
7,109.0
0
5,443.0
0
SLSGB training
524.00
1,676.0
0
2,898.0
0
1,371.0
0
SLSGB afliation
0.00
50.00
200.00
150.00
Competition costs
0.00
4,865.0
0
3,729.0
0
9,827.0
0
Kit
671.40
4,820.0
0
3,013.0
0
4,695.0
0
Pool hire
3,192.16
8,273.0
0
426.00
7,096.0
0
Equipment/Patrol
151.34
5,313.0
0
13,509.
00
9,152.0
0
Equipment repairs
81.36
648.00
50.00
797.00
EXPENDITURE
10,449. 7,109.0 5,443.0
Membership fees 375.00 00 0 0
1,676.0 2,898.0 1,371.0
SLSGB training 524.00 0 0 0
SLSGB afliation 0.00 50.00 200.00 150.00
4,865.0 3,729.0 9,827.0
Competition costs 0.00 0 0 0
4,820.0 3,013.0 4,695.0
Kit 671.40 0 0 0
8,273.0 7,096.0
Pool hire 3,192.16 0 426.00 0
5,313.0 13,509. 9,152.0
Equipment/Patrol 151.34 0 00 0
Equipment repairs 81.36 648.00 50.00 797.00
106.84
1,084.0
0
572.00
645.00
0.00
23.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,414.0
0
2,584.0
0
2,375.0
0
0.00
772.00
1,571.0
0
646.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
358.00
0.00
411.00
0.00
2,247.0
0
935.00
1,074.0
0
0.00
2,168.0
0
25.00
80.00
5.00
53.00
2.00
1.00
928.66
2,258.0
0
0.00
0.00
6,035.7
6
47,471
.00
36,623
.00
43,763
.00
18,140.
02
6,601.
00
-
414.00
7,840.
00
Utlities
Stationery
Insurance
Event costs
Marketing
Awards
IRB and Ski
Misc.
Bank charges
Stripe charges
Account balances:
As@ 08.11.2022
Current Account: 38,097.
26
Money Manager
Account:		 5,421.6
5
Petty Cash: 157.00
43,675
.91
Account balances:
As@ 08.11.2022
38,097.
Current Account: 26
Money Manager 5,421.6
Account: 5
Petty Cash: 157.00
43,675
.91

Senior Manager’s Comments

This year it's has definitely felt like a bit of normality has returned to our world and along with it surf lifesaving competitions.

In April we took a team of 12 to St Ives for the Cornish still waters. We were a mixed group of experienced competitors and complete first timers. Everyone did amazingly well and we had lots of fun, collecting some hardware and placing 4th overall.

Eager to make the most of our summer we returned to the beach at the end of April and while the sea temperature may have been a little fresh it is always great to be back down in our favourite spot on Fistral.

This year we have seen some new faces join our sessions and we now have over 30 active members. Most of whom were really excited when I advertised that one of our training sessions was going to be a 'boat race'. I think that everyone was surprised and maybe a little disappointed to find out that this actually entailed pushing our 2 IRBs the full length of Fistral

and back. I'm not sure I'll get away with that again...hopefully the BBQ after made up for it though!!

Cornish twilight sessions were a great way to warm up to summer competitions, with some punchy conditions at Perranporth to get everyone in the mood.

We took a mixed experience team of 14 members to the Cornish Ocean championships at Portreath at the end of July, placing 9th overall and 6 members competed in the National Open Ocean championships in Perranporth in September where we placed 8th overall.

I'd like to share a massive well done to everyone who competed this year and also to those who have been with us for support along the way.

It has been a great year and I'm really looking forward to taking the section forward into 2023 with more training, hard work and goggle shots!!

Nina

Youth Manager’s Comments

A great year for the Youth section where we have seen membership numbers increase even further - we now are in the early 50+ members for this section.

We’ve seen competitions really get going again post Covid. With our Club Captain Josh, and Youth Captains - Elodie and Owen commencing with the National Open Stillwater in Crawley, Elodie going alone to the RLSS Speed 2022 at Ponds Forge, and Owen competing in the first of a number of ski competitions, with the Truro 10k. We then saw a large contingent attend the Cornish Youth Stillwater and the winter season was finished with a mighty team competing in Swansea at the Youth SLSGB Nationals. Across all these competitions we saw many personal bests and medals. This was all supported by many hours of extra competition training sessions and numerous visits to Mount Kelly, to support the Youth team.

Our summer season commenced with our usual Monday nights at Fistral, plus the addition of

extra flags and sprints training on a Thursday… plus an absolute highlight being the start of our Youth Tuck shop!

Owen and Josh attended the GB trials - where they performed amazingly.

We then took a team to both the Cornish beach competition and again to Nationals in August. Where the medals and personal achievements were fantastic. We saw great results on the beach and in the sea.

Our Youth have also taken part in a number of Twilight events, where they have achieved great results in some very difficult conditions.

Throughout the year we have also seen a number of our Youth qualify in tube rescue, the lifesaver award and beach life guard qualification. Taylor, Jack, Molly, Elodie, Toby and Josh have patrolled regularly on the weekends at Fistral beach alongside the RNLI and our senior members.

Many of our Youth have supported our Nippers and Sandhoppers training throughout the year as part of their Duke of Edinburgh award.

All our Youth have achieved so much this year, whether that’s competing or showing commitment each week to train and improve their surf lifesaving skills and support other sections of the Club.

Thank you to all our amazing coaches, Competitions Manager and support team who have enabled our Youth to achieve so much. These volunteers give hours of their time whilst also working full time.

We have commenced the 2022/23 season with Rich taking over the helm of Youth, supported by the fantastic Russ - with Ash taking on the role of Vice President and Head Coach supporting across all aspects of the Club. This is all supported by the Competitions Manager, a wider coaching team, Club/section captains, administrators to our amazing parents.

Nipper Manager’s Comments

Nippers have had another fantastic year - where the year started with lots of new members joining us along with their parents. We had a great pool season at Newquay View, post covid, where we had more consistent training in the pool.

We took a large cohort to the Cornish Comp where our Nippers were amazing. This was run without the parents poolside, so we relied very heavily on lots of volunteer support. The Nippers represented the Club brilliantly.

Many of these Nippers attended the national competition in Cardiff. The Nippers excelled themselves. Hermione and Enzo, are then Nipper Captains, came away with a gold in board

rescue, an amazing final Nipper pool comp for them. Jago and Rowan also got a gold in the board rescue and a new GB record!!!

From both competitions we came away with so many personal bests, more medals but also lots of very happy Nippers and proud parents.

Our summer season started well - being back at Fistral after two years away due to covid restrictions. This meant our amazing tuck shop was back… thank you to the Harrison family. It also meant new Nipper captains - well done to Amelia and Jago, supported by our vice captains Jas, Tia and Rowan. Being a captain, especially during the summer, meant lots of help at the end of sessions tidying away and supporting our younger Nippers.

We started the competition season with Max Hocking, a rainy day meant the event was cut short, but we all still enjoyed it.

We had a great number attend the Cornish beach comp at Portreath - where the Nippers excelled. We took many of these Nippers to the Nationals, where the competition was fantastic alongside the camping and good fun!! The nationals ended with a parade where the Nippers marched with absolute pride all in their NSLSC kit.

The weekly sessions at Fistral were always well supported, the volunteers both in and out the sea were brilliant and the Committee who supported us each week. Without you this all couldn’t happen. It was great to have Sue, our president, with us weekly, and to be joined by Russ, the youth assistant manager, who over the years has managed nearly every Club section if not all of them… the experiences they both bring is on another scale.

After 4 and half years as Nipper Manager, this summer season was my last. I have now gone on to youth where it’ll be great to see the Nippers coming up. I’ve very much enjoyed Nippers, it’s been a massive part of our family life. We’ve made so many great friends.

Now over to Sarah who I know you are supporting in the same way. We’ve worked closely together over the last year, so I’m excited to see what’s next. A huge thank you to Sarah, who has been a great help; to Sam, our new competition manager for her huge support; and to Holly for the ongoing administrative support. And a massive thanks to all the coaches, turning up each week, those doing the register, the setup, the pack down and also to the brilliant parents and guardians. Well done Nippers - I’m so proud of all you have achieved.

Sandhopper Manager’s Comments

Started in JUNE 2022 back at our spiritual home of FISTRAL BEACH.

JESS, KASS, and I ran the sessions, SUNDAYS, 2 classes, 45mins per class ending in 2[nd] week of SEPTEMBER 2022.

This year the Sandhopper’s have increased in number of memberships; however, I don’t feel it had a detrimental effect on the sessions, once again the Parents and carers have been fantastic in supporting the coaches, such as helping to get out the kit and cleaning it. We loved the tuck shop as well.

JESS collected some monies from the beach users, which is something we will continue with and expand for next year; who can refuse those kids in their Clubby gear.

This Autumn we have moved into WATER WORLD, two sessions 30 minutes each. The lessons are a mix of swimming and surf lifesaving skills.

I aim for Sandhopper’s to be fun and inclusive, concentrating on skills and confidence in and around the water.

Thanks again for all that help with Sandhopper’s and Newquay Surf lifesaving Club, I’m sure we are in for another top year.

~~P~~ aul

Lifesaving Training and IRB Officer’s Comments

Autumn 2021 saw the implementation of voluntary patrols at Fistral beach. The drive behind providing this cover was through the evidence of a need to provide safety cover for the public during busy weekends in Newquay. Behind this was also the vision of having a Clubhouse open once a week through the winter for members to access the Clubhouse, not only to patrol, but to train and socialise.

To make everyone aware of what the patrol involves I have summarised the key parts. A voluntary patrol is run in a similar way to how the RNLI lifeguard the beach during the summer season. There is a patrol captain who is the senior lifeguard equivalent who runs the patrol and deals with any multiagency response to an incident. Then there are the lifeguards, first responders and lifesavers, all who can provide casualty care in the event of an incident in the sea or on the shore.

The patrol will log on with the coastguard at the start and end of each shift, and whilst patrolling will have VHF radios scanning to hear for any near by incidents that the patrol could assist with. The patrol often will have a qualified crew and helm who can respond to incidents using the inshore rescue boat (IRB), these will often be using the Club 4x4 and work along side our flagged lifeguard areas.

All members who take part in a patrol have put themselves forward in a voluntary role, and they are members who have given up many hours, not just for the patrol itself but also given the time to become qualified and remain qualified through continuous profession development.

Overview of patrol hours logged:

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Patrol with RNLI 344
Patrols by Patrol captains 377.5
Patrols by Lifeguards 499.5
Patrols by Lifesavers (Youth) 159
Total 1036
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Throughout November to July the Club patrolled every Saturday with other patrols offered in busy holiday periods. The patrol from Easter through the summer then worked alongside the RNLI, offering support to their team where possible. This has built a strong working relationship between the lifesaving Club and the RNLI at Fistral beach.

Throughout the patrol hours members have been part of various rescues. From multiple weaver fish stings, falls in the dunes, advisories given on where to swim and surf, to the more technical rescues of swimmers caught in rips and surfers taken out to sea on surf boards. Some rescues also saw multiple agency responses where the Club has worked along side the coastguard, Newquay lifeboat and Rescue 924 helicopter.

During the joint rescue with Rescue 924 helicopter an opportunity was taken by the patrol team to build a good working relationship with 924. This saw the patrol team visit the base and were given an in depth talk and tour of the helicopter and how the asset/crew are used to complete a rescue.

Further to this we are now a reliable training asset for the 924. This training will allow the helicoptor crew to complete wet training exercises using the IRB and members as casualties.

This has been completed twice at Fistral beach and we hope to continue to offer this training for both us and 924 in the future.

The patrol is a large, exciting part of the lifesaving Club. It is where all our many hours of training both in the water and the classroom can be put into practise, it is also where key skills such as teamwork, problem solving, leadership can all be developed and used on a frequent basis.

I hope that with all this mind that members continue to show their support for this amazing opportunity, by stepping up to take roles within the patrol system at Newquay lifesaving Club, volunteering their time and supporting the future patrols in any way possible.

If you feel that you can assist in the patrol, please contact me. The patrol is always looking for volunteers in all roles, and we are also always looking for funding for lifesaving equipment such as medical bags, boat maintenance and 4x4 improvements.

Newquay Surf Life Saving Club proactively trains members to ensure we have qualified, competent, and confident support for each category; this year saw a return to face-to-face delivery to members including new Sandhoppers parents taking Tube Rescue, Youth starting their journey towards Lifeguard status, and IRB. If you’d like to hear more or get involved please let your category lead know.

Overview of training awards delivered this year:

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Requalification 19
Tube rescue 48
Lifesaver/Lifeguard 8
First Aid 6
IRB 7
Total 88
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Matt & Joe

Safeguarding Officer’s Comments

Newquay Surf Lifesaving Club has a moral and legal duty of care to safeguard all children and vulnerable adults involved in its activities, from harm.

What is safeguarding?

Safeguarding refers to the process of protecting children and vulnerable adults to provide safe and effective care. This includes all procedures designed to prevent harm to a child/vulnerable adult.

Children includes everyone under the age of 18 years old.

What is child protection?

Child protection is part of the safeguarding process, protecting individual children identified as suffering or likely to suffer significant harm. This includes the child protection procedures which detail how to respond to concerns about a child.

Designated Safeguarding Officer for NSLSC.

I am the designated Safeguarding Officer for Newquay Surf Lifesaving Club. This means that I am the point of contact for anyone that is concerned about a child or vulnerable adult.

I have been the Club’s designated safeguarding officer since July 2019. I currently work in the Public Protection arena and have done so for the past 15 years. I have a considerable amount of knowledge with regards to safeguarding issues. That said, I am always keen to improve on my knowledge and I frequently attend relevant courses in order to keep up to date with the latest safeguarding policies and procedures.

My role as safeguarding officer is to help ensure that children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded from any form of abuse. The role entails facilitating DBS checks, to review safeguarding policies and procedures, to co-ordinate any necessary focus groups along with the chair, and to act as a point of contact for any concerns with regards to safeguarding children/vulnerable adults from abuse.

Safeguarding issues are taken extremely seriously by the Club. Any safeguarding matter that gets reported is looked at swiftly and investigated by the Safeguarding focus group. This group was formed in 2018 and consists of a small group of select committee members.

The aim of the focus group is to discuss in detail any safeguarding issues that arise which involve individuals and where the information to be shared is considered to be sensitive and thus not appropriate to be discussed in depth within the larger forum of a full committee meeting. Having a small group of members with safeguarding experience means that the group can be convened promptly in order to discuss any safeguarding issues that have been raised, and to resolve them effectively in order to ensure that children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded. All safeguarding investigations are conducted with consultation from the SLSGB Safeguarding team.

Safeguarding is ultimately everybody’s responsibility, and if you believe that a child or vulnerable adult is at risk of being abused this must be reported as soon as possible to myself as the Safeguarding officer. If the situation requires immediate action, please contact the police on 999.

Thanks to everyone for their support with this role. Lisa Meredith.

Election of the Management Committee and Non-Committee 2022/23

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Position (Management Committee Name Proposer Seconder
Roles)
President Sue Butler
Chairman Tim Hogg
Vice Chair Holly Sykes
Honorary Secretary Ruth Selvey
Honorary Treasurer Debbie Kipling
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Club Captain Joshua Golden
Clarke
Senior/Masters Manager Nina Sheppard
Youth Manager Richard Sykes
Nipper Manager Sarah Mcintosh
Sandhopper Manager Paul Price
Competition Manager Sam Carter
Safeguarding Officer Lisa Meredith
Parent Fundraiser Officer (Parent
fundraising Association Representative,
PFA)
Training and Lifeguard Development Joe Robins
Officer
IRB Officer Matt Love
Patrol Lead
Equipment Steward Post retired
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Position (Non-Committee Roles) Name Proposer Seconder
Vice-President Ash Mann
Senior Assistant Manager Joe Robins
Youth Assistant Manager Russell O’Connor
Nipper Assistant Manager Abel Williams
Sandhopper’s Assistant Manager Jess Hilbery
Safeguarding Assistant Sonya Macintosh
Nippers Tuck Shop Manger Anna Harrison
Youth Tuck Shop Manager Lindsay
Hearnshaw & Ty
Ollerenshaw
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Trustee Committee pledge

To deliver to the values of our Club which are to:

a) Respect for each other and our environment

Throughout the year Committee members will be present at training sessions regularly to meet and chat to the members.

A summer & winter season newsletter will be produced providing updates on the Club.

A website will be launched where our key policies can be found.

The ‘Committee’ comprises the Trustees as per the Charity Commission record; Committee meeting’s (take place every 4/6 weeks) AOB section will be an open invitation for members to come along (normally the last half an hour) to ask questions and raise key points. Key decisions will be placed on the website and in the newsletter.

Spond will be used to communicate to our members formally - ensuring everyone is aware of key events.

Internal Facebook pages will be used to share news and celebrate the section achievements.

Our externally facing social media will be used to celebrate all aspects of the Club and share news with our stakeholders.

Our commitment to our category members-

Sandhoppers - developing their early life saving skills, water confidence and understanding of water and beach safety.

Parents/guardians- to undertake lifesaving awards to support activities. Youth members will support delivery to develop their skills.

Nippers - to follow the SLSGB Nipper pathway alongside attending competitions at both a regional and National level.*

To partake in weekly training sessions for fitness, lifesaving skills and competition disciplines. Parents/guardians- to undertake lifesaving awards to support activities. Youth members will support delivery to develop their skills.

Youth - at 12/13 - complete tube rescue and first aid at 14/15 - lifesaver award at 16+ - Beach lifeguard award To also encourage Youth to support the Club patrols. To partake in weekly training sessions for fitness, lifesaving skills and competition disciplines. Alongside attending competitions at both a regional and National level. Parents/guardians- to undertake lifesaving awards to support activities.

Seniors

To support Seniors to complete a lifesaving/guard award, IRB driver/crew award, patrol and first aid* - supporting the Club patrols.

To partake in weekly training sessions for fitness, lifesaving skills and competition disciplines. Alongside attending competitions at both a regional and National level.*

The membership system, overseen by the Vice Chair, will be used for fees and paying/booking on events. This will be our source data for are members in the Club. This will align to the SLSGB database, overseen by the Secretary, that is added to annually to renew the memberships.

Alongside the above our Club will support social events throughout the year to encourage Club cohesion and fun but also were possible to support our wider community and raise funds for the Club.

Safeguarding:

Our safety of our members comes first - each beach session is risk assessed by the section Manager and/or assistant Manager.

They have the delegation to decide on what takes place during a session. The management team will look for volunteers to support sessions but who supports a session/group is the decision of the section Manager. All supporting volunteers must complete the online SLSGB Safeguarding training.

The Committee will form a Safeguarding working group or Case Management Team to investigate any concerns or complaints in a confidential manner. This will be in line with SLSGB policies and guidance. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility - please get in touch if you have a concern relating to any member of the Club.

The Committee will not tolerate any behaviour that is not in line with our values.

Our pledge is to be the best Club we can be. All Trustees are volunteers so are not paid, we work hard to manage a growing Club by listening and responding to our members and working collaboratively with governing bodies, always with the best interests to the Club at heart.

Key offices (excluding section Managers/assistants) will be up for re-election every two years to ensure resilience in the Club but appropriate democracy and governance.

*requires payment to complete award above fees