## **Porthtowan Surf Life Saving Club Trustees’ Annual Report For the year ending 30th September 2024** 

## **1. Charity Name** 

Porthtowan Surf Life Saving Club 

## **2. Charity Registration Number** 

1033101 

## **3. Objectives and Activities** 

## **Charitable Objectives:** 

Porthtowan Surf Life Saving Club exists to promote water safety, deliver beach and ocean lifesaving training, and provide the local community—especially young people—with access to surf lifesaving sport and skills development. The Club operates in line with the principles of the Surf Life Saving Association of Great Britain (SLSGB). 

## **Public Benefit Statement:** 

The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. 

## **4. Achievements and Performance** 

## **Membership and Participation** 

During the reporting period, we maintained a healthy and active membership base across all age groups. Our **Nipper, Youth, and Senior sections** all saw strong engagement, with over **250 regular members** participating throughout the summer. 

## **Training and Qualifications** 

- Delivered over 4 **0 beach and water safety sessions** to Nippers and Juniors. 

- Hosted **multiple lifesaving qualifications** including **Surf Lifeguard, IRB and First Aid courses** certifying over **30 individuals** . 

- Increased the number of qualified volunteer coaches and water safety personnel, enhancing our ability to run safe, effective sessions. 

## **Events and Competitions** 

- Competed in **regional and national SLSGB competitions** , with our youth and senior teams performing strongly—bringing home **multiple podium finishes** . 

- Held a very successful **Club Championships** in September, showcasing the skills and development of all age groups. 



- Continued our annual **Fundraising activities** , attracting over 300 attendees and raising over **£3,000** towards equipment and training costs. 

## **Community and Outreach** 

- Delivered **ocean safety workshops** to local primary schools. 

- Participated in **village events** , helping to raise awareness about water safety and the importance of surf lifesaving. 

- Worked with local partners to provide **free taster sessions** to disadvantaged children, improving inclusivity. 

## **5. Financial Review** 

The Club remains in a stable financial position, with income generated through membership fees, fundraising events, sponsorship, and grant funding. 

- **Total income** : 36077 

- **Total expenditure** : 35191 

Main expenditure included: 

- Equipment purchases (rescue boards, wetsuits, radios) 

- Facility maintenance and storage improvements 

- Coach training and safeguarding certifications 

## **6. Reserves Policy** 

The Club maintains reserves to ensure financial stability and to meet unexpected costs. At year-end, our reserves were within the target range to cover at least three months of core operating costs. 

## **7. Plans for the Future** 

- Expand training provision and offer more sessions throughout the year, including off-season fitness and safety theory. 

- Invest in improved facilities and storage for boards and equipment. 

- Launch a **Volunteer Development Programme** to support the recruitment and retention of coaches and committee members. 

- Broaden outreach to involve more young people from diverse backgrounds in lifesaving sport and education. 

## **8. Structure, Governance, and Management** 

The Club is a registered charity run by an elected group of volunteer Trustees and Committee Members who meet regularly to manage operations. Trustees are elected at the Annual General 



Meeting and serve renewable terms. 

## **9. Trustees (During Reporting Period)** 

**Adam Richards** 

**Will Spencer** 

**Ian Finlay** 

**Gail Huggan Frost** 

**Shaun Richards** 

## **Declaration** 

The Trustees declare that they have approved this report and the accompanying financial statements. 

**Signed on behalf of the Trustees,** 

**Name: Position:** Chair of Trustees **Date:** 21/07/25 



## **Porthtowan Surf Life Saving Club Financial Statements** 

**Year Ended 30th September 2024** 

**Registered Charity 1033101** 



## **Porthtowan Surf Life Saving Club Receipts and Payments Account As at 30 September 2024** 

|**Receipts**<br>Memberships & Subscriptions<br>Grant<br>Donations<br>Events<br>Competitions<br>Training<br>Kit sales<br>**_Sub total_**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>27,274<br>-<br>3,453<br>850<br>630<br>160<br>960<br>**33,327**<br>**Asset and investment sales**<br>Asset sales<br>-<br>**_Sub total_**<br>**-**<br>**_Net receipts/(payments)_**<br>636<br>Transfers between funds<br>-<br>Cash funds at 01.10.23<br>13,061<br>**_Cash funds at 30.09.24_**<br>**13,697**<br>**_Total payments_**<br>**32,691**<br>**_Total receipts_**<br>**33,327**<br>**Payments**<br>Affiliation & Membership<br>5,126<br>Pool Hire & Lifeguard Hire<br>7,410<br>Competition Fees<br>630<br>Training Fees<br>330<br>Events<br>119<br>Club Kit<br>2,011<br>Rent & Rates<br>3,953<br>Maintenance & Repairs Clubhouse<br>4,832<br>Maintenance & Repairs Equipment<br>1,030<br>Light & Heat<br>557<br>Telephone & Internet<br>1,503<br>Insurance<br>1,288<br>**_Sub total_**<br>**28,789**<br>**Asset and investment purchases**<br>Asset purchases<br>3,902<br>**_Sub total_**<br>**3,902**|-<br>2,000<br>750<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>**2,750**<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>250<br>-<br>-<br>250<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>**2,750**<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>**2,500**<br>-<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>**Endowment**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>2,500<br>2,500<br>-<br>-|**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>27,274<br>2,000<br>4,203<br>850<br>630<br>160<br>960|
|---|---|---|
|||-<br>**36,077**|
|||**-**|
|||**36,077**|
|||5,126<br>7,410<br>630<br>330<br>119<br>2,011<br>3,953<br>4,832<br>1,030<br>557<br>1,503<br>1,288|
|||**28,789**<br>6,402|
|||**6,402**|
|||**35,191**|
|||886<br>-<br>13,061|
|||**13,947**|





**Porthtowan Surf Life Saving Club Statement of Assets and Liabilities As at 30 September 2023** 

||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Endowment**|**Total**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**funds**|**funds**|**funds**|**funds**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|**Cash funds**|||||
|Cash at bank|13,697|250|-|13,947|
|Total cash funds|**13,697**|**250**|-|**13,947**|
|**Other monetary assets**|-|-|-|-|
|**Investment assets**|-|-|-|-|
|**Assets retained for the charity’s own use**||||**Value**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|SLSC Equipment|88,496|-|-|88,496|
||**88,496**|-|-|**88,496**|
|**Approved on behalf of the Trustees by**|||||
|Print Name|Adam Richards||||
|Position|Chairperson||||
|Date|21/07/25||||



## **Accountants Report** 

I have verified the accounting records of Porthtowan Surf Life Saving Club and from these records have prepared, without audit, the attached Receipts and Payments Account and Statement of Assets and Liabilities. I certify that the Accounts are correctly drawn up in accordance therewith. 

Helen Laws, BA (Hons), FMAAT Membership No 2046 Licence No 9338 

Lukes Cottage, Green Lane, Mawla, Redruth, Cornwall. TR16 5DW 



**Porthtowan Surf Life Saving Club Asset List as at 30 September 2024** 

|Pool Hoops<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Surf Rescue Mal<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>9FT Swell Board<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Swim Fins<br>20<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Boogie Board<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Swim Fins<br>23<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>10'6 Paddleboard<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>IRB Road Trailer<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Hurricane ILS Specification Rescue Tube<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>BBǪ Nimbus 4 Burner Gas<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>2005 Cobia surf rescue craft<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Competition Vests<br>15<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>**Equipment details**<br>**Quantity Location**<br>Equipment Trailer<br>1<br>Barn storage<br>Australian Surf Boat<br>2<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Croker carbon fibre rowing oars<br>16<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Surf Boat Trailer<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Double Racing Ski<br>2<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Single Racing Ski<br>4<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Double Kayak<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Bennet Rescue Board<br>2<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Vanquish Rescue Board<br>4<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Gaisford Rescue Board<br>6<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Foam Rescue Tube<br>15<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>2m Nipper Board<br>14<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Circle 1 Nipper Board<br>10<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>1.8m Nipper Board<br>14<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Bennet Racing Nipper Board<br>3<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Vanquish Nipper Board<br>10<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Vanquish Junior Board<br>6<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>9ft Swell Paddle Board<br>7<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Racing Paddle Board<br>6<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Bennet Epoxy Racing Board<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>3mx3m Marque<br>2<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>9m Event Flags<br>6<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Resus Annie<br>10<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Vango Zephyr 300 Tent<br>2<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Jet Boil Flash Stove<br>2<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Heavy Duty Kayak Trolley<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>BladeRunner GXX Double Ski<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Carbonology Surf Skis inc 8 sets of<br>6<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Carbonology Paddles<br>Cobra Ski<br>4<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Rescue Board 10.4 x 23<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Life Jackets<br>14<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Long Rescue Boards<br>2<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Bennet Soft Rescue Board<br>5<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Pyranha Octane Surfski<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Swell Rescue Tubes<br>5<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>BBQ for nippers<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Surf Boat Trailer<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Little Annie QCPR 4 pack<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Little Annie QCPR upgrade pack<br>4<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Lifeboat - Aranicia 380<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Lifeboat - Aranicia 380<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>IRB Trailer<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>IRB Trailer<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Launch Trolley<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Bouyancy Aids<br>6<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Skindog surfboard over 9'2<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Quad Bike SV58 JVL<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Epoxy Rescue Board<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Rescue Board<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Icom M25 Waterproof Handheld VHF Marine Radio<br>1<br>Porthtowan SLSC<br>Icom M25 Waterproof Handheld VHF Marine Radio<br>2<br>Porthtowan SLSC|**Cost**<br>1,000<br>4,000<br>3,000<br>500<br>1,000<br>748<br>350<br>1,800<br>3,220<br>900<br>900<br>2,870<br>1,000<br>2,520<br>1,250<br>2,950<br>2,520<br>2,100<br>1,800<br>225<br>1,000<br>1,200<br>2,000<br>323<br>187<br>100<br>2,900<br>6,390<br>450<br>774<br>325<br>200<br>6,900<br>860<br>541<br>197<br>1,400<br>837<br>338<br>8,459<br>6,635<br>400<br>350<br>30<br>213<br>900<br>1,600<br>1,299<br>380<br>80<br>172|
|---|---|
||78<br>260<br>100<br>370<br>30<br>344<br>100<br>500<br>295<br>175<br>4,000<br>150<br>82,093|
||6,402|



**Cost c/f 30 September 2024** 

**88,496**