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2023-12-31-accounts

HALLIWICK PENGUINS SWIMMING CLUB HALLIWICK PENGUINS SWIMMING CLUB 1033588 1033588

TRUSTEE REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS TRUSTEE REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31/12/2023 FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31/12/2023

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Section A: Trustee Reports
1 Trustee Reports 4 - 5
Section B: Independent Examiner's Report and Accounts
2 Independent Examiner's Report 31/12/2023 7 - 8
3 Income and Expenditure Account 2023 9
4 Balance Sheet as at 31/12/2023 10

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Section A Trustee Reports Index

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Trustee Reports

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Trustee Reports for 2023 Trustee Reports for 2023

Chair’s Report – William Wyatt Chair’s Report[– ] William Wyatt

Chair’s Report – William Wyatt

Because of limited helpers and instructors, we are continuing to invite swimmers to club sessions each Because of limited helpers and instructors, we are continuing to invite swimmers to club sessions each Saturday, rather than having Saturday,[rather ][than ] having ad hoc[ad ][hoc ] attendance. We try to accommodate everyone that wants to swim, but,[attendance. ][We ] try[to ][accommodate ] everyone[that ][wants ][to ] swim, but, regrettably, sometimes that is not possible. We have a WhatsApp group for helpers and instructors so that we regrettably,[sometimes ][that ][is ][not ] possible.[We ][have ][a ] WhatsApp group[for ] helpers[and ][instructors ][so ][that ][we ] have an idea of who is available each week. We can then invite swimmers, which we try to do as early each week have an idea of who is available each week. We can then invite swimmers, which we try to do as early each week as we can. The system seems to work well. Equally, we have a fairly lengthy waiting list of swimmers wanting to as we can. The system seems to work well. Equally, we have a fairly lengthy waiting list of swimmers wanting to join join the club. We try our best to invite new people along where we can, but again, this is difficult because of the[the ][club. ][We ] try[our ][best ][to ][invite ][new ] people along[where ][we ] can,[but ] again,[this ][is ][difficult ][because ][of ][the ] limited helpers and instructors available each week. limited helpers and instructors available each week.

We were very proud to host the Halliwick AST National Championships in 2023, at Southbury Leisure Centre in We were very proud to host the Halliwick AST National Championships in 2023, at Southbury Leisure Centre in Enfield on 29/10/2023. It was a fantastic event, with swimmers taking part from all over the country. I was Enfield on 29/10/2023. It was a fantastic event, with swimmers taking part from all over the country. I was

enormously thankful and proud of the way our club’s personnel pulled together to make the event happen. enormously[thankful ][and ] proud[of ][the ] way[our ][club’s ] personnel pulled together[to ][make ][the ][event ] happen.

Leading up to that, we took part in a number of competitions during 2023, including the regional gala and we did Leading up[to ] that,[we ][took ] part[in ][a ][number ][of ] competitions during 2023, including[the ] regional gala[and ][we ][did ] well. We also took part in the BLDSA Swim Challenge in which many of our swimmers had a fun afternoon seeing well. We also took part in the BLDSA Swim Challenge in which many of our swimmers had a fun afternoon seeing

how far they can swim in one hour. It is regrettable that, following the pandemic, we have not yet been able to how far they can swim in one hour. It is regrettable that, following the pandemic, we have not yet been able to

organise our own club gala (which we used to hold in June each year), but hopefully we will be able to organise organise[our ][own ][club ] gala (which[we ][used ][to ][hold ][in ][June ][each ] year),[but ] hopefully[we ][will ][be ][able ][to ] organise

that as a regular annual fixture and highlight in the coming years. that as a regular annual fixture and highlight in the coming years.

Janet Jones BEM retired as our Chief Instructor, but we are delighted that she still attends club sessions when Janet Jones BEM retired as our Chief Instructor, but we are delighted that she still attends club sessions when able. We are very grateful for the many years of dedicated service Janet gave (and still gives) to the club. We able. We are very grateful for the many years of dedicated service Janet gave (and still gives) to the club. We welcomed Christina Symeonides into the role of Chief Instructor, and she is doing a great job. welcomed Christina Symeonides into the role of Chief Instructor, and she is doing a great job.

We have lost a few people during 2023 who will be much missed: Seán Walsh sadly passed away early in 2023. We have lost a few people during 2023 who will be much missed: Seán Walsh sadly passed away early in 2023.

He attended the club for many years during the 1980s and 1990s and those who knew him will remember him He attended the club for many years during the 1980s and 1990s and those who knew him will remember him fondly. We also lost Laura Cannon in February 2023. Laura was such a cheerful member of the club, who fondly.[We ][also ][lost ][Laura ][Cannon ][in ] February[2023. ][Laura ][was ][such ][a ][cheerful ][member ][of ][the ] club,[who ] attended for many years, and she too will be remembered with great affection and love. We were also very sorry attended for many years, and she too will be remembered with great affection and love. We were also very sorry to say ‘goodbye’ to John Berry, who sadly passed away in May 2023. John attended club sessions for almost 35 to say ‘goodbye’ to John Berry, who sadly passed away in May 2023. John attended club sessions for almost 35 years years to support not only his son, Martin, but others in the club also. He will be greatly missed. A long-standing[to ] support[not ] only[his ] son, Martin,[but ][others ][in ][the ][club ][also. ][He ][will ][be ] greatly[missed. ][A ] long-standing friend of the club, Mary Cowtan, also sadly passed away in late 2022. As reported at the AGM in 2023, she has friend of the club, Mary Cowtan, also sadly passed away in late 2022. As reported at the AGM in 2023, she has left the club a very generous legacy. We will remember her with affection and will miss her cheerful attendance left the club a very generous legacy. We will remember her with affection and will miss her cheerful attendance at many club events, which she attended over many years. at many club events, which she attended over many years.

I have been saying for a number of years now it is time for me to step aside as Chair of the club; I will be retiring I have been saying for a number of years now it is time for me to step aside as Chair of the club; I will be retiring

as Chair of the club at the 2024 AGM after, I think now, some 28 years in the role. Because of my increasing as Chair of the club at the 2024 AGM after, I think now, some 28 years in the role. Because of my increasing

mobility difficulties and for other reasons, I am unable to attend the club as frequently as I would like to, and I mobility[difficulties ][and ][for ][other ] reasons,[I ][am ][unable ][to ][attend ][the ][club ][as ] frequently[as ][I ][would ][like ] to,[and ][I ] do think it is time for me to ‘step aside’ and let someone else take up the reigns with fresh ideas. Nonetheless, I do think it is time for me to ‘step aside’ and let someone else take up the reigns with fresh ideas. Nonetheless, I finish by sincerely thanking everyone in the club for their ongoing support of me and each other during the year. finish by sincerely thanking everyone in the club for their ongoing support of me and each other during the year.

I am sure that will continue. Without you all we would not survive. It is thanks to you all that we continue and I am sure that will continue. Without you all we would not survive. It is thanks to you all that we continue and progress. progress.

Treasurer’s Report – Jackie White MBE Treasurer’s Report[– ] Jackie White MBE

Accounts for 2023 have once again been very kindly prepared and reviewed by Jane Brown who provides her Accounts for 2023 have once again been very kindly prepared and reviewed by Jane Brown who provides her services for free each year. We are enormously grateful. As the Income and Expenditure account shows, services for free each year. We are enormously grateful. As the Income and Expenditure account shows,

donations to the club have significantly increased in 2023, due to a very generous legacy left to us by the Late donations to the club have significantly increased in 2023, due to a very generous legacy left to us by the Late

Mary Cowtan. As we discussed at the last AGM, now that we have the funds in hand, we have been looking at Mary[Cowtan. ][As ][we ][discussed ][at ][the ][last ] AGM,[now ][that ][we ][have ][the ][funds ][in ] hand,[we ][have ][been ] looking[at ]

options to invest at least some of this money into an account which gives a more favourable rate of interest and options[to ][invest ][at ][least ][some ][of ][this ] money[into ][an ][account ][which ] gives[a ][more ][favourable ][rate ][of ][interest ][and ]

will be taking this forward as soon as possible. Our expenditure for 2024 is likely to increase significantly; we will be taking this forward as soon as possible. Our expenditure for 2024 is likely to increase significantly; we

have been warned that our pool hire costs will increase considerably following a change in leisure centre have been warned that our pool hire costs will increase considerably following a change in leisure centre

management from Fusion to GLL/Better. Christina Symeonides attended a four-day Halliwick AST Advanced management[from ][Fusion ][to ][GLL/Better. ][Christina ] Symeonides[attended ][a ] four-day[Halliwick ][AST ][Advanced ] Course in Wales in April 2023, and as our Chair reports, has now stepped into the role of Chief Instructor, taking Course in Wales in April 2023, and as our Chair reports, has now stepped into the role of Chief Instructor, taking over from Janet Jones BEM. The Club continues to be enjoyed by all its members. over from Janet Jones BEM. The Club continues to be enjoyed by all its members.

Secretary’s Report – Debbie Fisher Secretary’s Report[– ][Debbie ][Fisher ]

Many of the enquiries made of the club for membership come through the club’s website, and we deal with these Many[of ][the ] enquiries[made ][of ][the ][club ][for ] membership[come ] through[the ][club’s ] website,[and ][we ][deal ][with ][these ] as best we can. However, due to limited helpers, we do have a long waiting list. Equally, we have been able to as best we can. However, due to limited helpers, we do have a long waiting list. Equally, we have been able to

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welcome some new swimmers during 2023. When we are able to invite someone new, we invite them to visit welcome some new swimmers during 2023. When we are able to invite someone new, we invite them to visit

first, to a ‘trial’ session to ensure that they are a good ‘fit’ for the club, in terms of a person’s needs and what we first,[to ][a ][‘trial’ ][session ][to ][ensure ][that ] they[are ][a ] good[‘fit’ ][for ][the ] club,[in ][terms ][of ][a ] person’s[needs ][and ][what ][we ]

are able to provide. Of course, only when someone new is accepted as a member do we ask for membership are able to provide. Of course, only when someone new is accepted as a member do we ask for membership

subscriptions from them. Otherwise, our club insurances through Halliwick AST are up to date. William and I subscriptions[from ][them. ] Otherwise,[our ][club ][insurances ] through[Halliwick ][AST ][are ] up[to ][date. ][William ][and ][I ]

manage inviting swimmers to club sessions each week, matching swimmers to instructors, and I supervise club manage inviting[swimmers ][to ][club ][sessions ][each ] week, matching[swimmers ][to ] instructors,[and ][I ] supervise[club ] sessions from the poolside. Help would be appreciated with this. It would be helpful if helpers and instructors sessions from the poolside. Help would be appreciated with this. It would be helpful if helpers and instructors would advise as soon as possible each week whether they are able to attend or not. That way, it is easier to plan would advise as soon as possible each week whether they are able to attend or not. That way, it is easier to plan club sessions, and we can invite swimmers in good time each week. club sessions, and we can invite swimmers in good time each week.

Chief Instructor’s Report – Christina Symeonides Chief Instructor’s Report[– ] Christina Symeonides

I am pleased to report considerable improvement this year in all swimmers’ abilities. We have a good team of I am pleased to report considerable improvement this year in all swimmers’ abilities. We have a good team of

independent senior swimmers who enjoy our sessions and participating in swimming galas. The camaraderie is independent[senior ][swimmers ][who ] enjoy[our ][sessions ][and ] participating[in ] swimming galas.[The ][camaraderie ][is ] wonderful. wonderful.

We have been focusing on a group of junior swimmers who are so close to becoming independent swimmers. We have been focusing on a group of junior swimmers who are so close to becoming independent swimmers.

The helpers and instructors have been working hard supporting and encouraging them. Once these swimmers The helpers and instructors have been working hard supporting and encouraging them. Once these swimmers

are independent, this will give us the opportunity to invite new members. Then, moving forward, we can are independent, this will give us the opportunity to invite new members. Then, moving forward, we can concentrate on working towards more swimmers obtaining badges. This is something I would like to encourage concentrate on working towards more swimmers obtaining badges. This is something I would like to encourage more of. more of.

Secondly, I would like to rethink how we can give the independent swimmers a bit more structure during a swim Secondly,[I ][would ][like ][to ][rethink ][how ][we ][can ] give[the ] independent[swimmers ][a ][bit ][more ][structure ] during[a ][swim ] session. I think we will reach a point where we will have more independent swimmers than not. We are always session. I think we will reach a point where we will have more independent swimmers than not. We are always so grateful for all the voluntary help given to our club. We are constantly trying to find more helpers, as this would so grateful for all the voluntary help given to our club. We are constantly trying to find more helpers, as this would improve the number and variety of new members we can safely take on. improve[the ][number ][and ] variety[of ][new ][members ][we ][can ] safely[take ][on. ]

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Section B Independent Examiner's Report and Accounts Index

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2 Independent Examiner's Report 31/12/2023 7 - 8
3 Income and Expenditure Account 2023 9
4 Balance Sheet as at 31/12/2023 10

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CHARITY CHARITY COMMISSION COMMISSION Independent examiner's Independent[examiner's ] FOR FOR ENGLAND ENGLAND AND AND WALES WALES report on the accounts report[on ][the ][accounts ]

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report Section A Independent[Examiner’s ] Report

Report to the trustees/ Report[to ][the ][trustees/ ] Charity Name Charity[Name ]

members of members of Halliwick Penguins Swimming Club Halliwick Penguins Swimming Club

On accounts for the year On accounts for the year 31/12/2023 31/12/2023 Charity no Charity[no ] 1033588 1033588

ended ended (if any) (if any)

Set out on pages Set out on pages 9-10 (bottom right-hand side page number) 9-10 (bottom right-hand side page number)

(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) (remember[to ][include ][the ] page[numbers ][of ][additional ] sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above

charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2023. charity (“the Trust”)[for ][the ] year[ended ][31/12/2023. ]

Independent Independent examiner's statement examiner's statement

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. proper understanding[of ][the ][accounts ][to ][be ][reached. ] * * Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Signed: Jane Brown[Jane ][Brown ] Date: Date: 31/10/2024 31/10/2024 ~~Po |~~

Name: Name: Jane Brown Jane Brown ~~Cs~~

Relevant professional Relevant professional ACCA ACCA

qualification(s) or body qualification(s)[or ] body (if any): (if any): (examination carried out under the regulations of honorary work) (examination[carried ][out ][under ][the ] regulations[of ] honorary work) Address: Address: 17 Darby Vale, Berkshire, RG42 2PH 17 Darby Vale, Berkshire, RG42 2PH

Section B Disclosure Section B Disclosure ~~ee~~ Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Only complete[if ][the ][examiner ][needs ][to ] highlight[matters ][of ][concern ] (see CC32,

Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for Independent[examination ][of ] charity[accounts: ][directions ][and ] guidance[for ]

examiners). examiners).

IER IER

October 2018 October 2018

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Give here brief details of N/A any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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HALLIWICK PENGUINS SWIMMING CLUB HALLIWICK PENGUINS SWIMMING CLUB INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

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2023 2023 2022 2022
£ £ - £ £ £ £ - £ £
INCOME INCOME
Donations Donations 80 80 370 370
Interest Received Interest Received 55 55 5 5
Member Subscriptions Member Subscriptions 590 590 610 610
Sponsored Swim Sponsored [Swim ] 0 0 2,388 2,388
Gift Aid Income Gift Aid Income 165 165 0 0
Legacy Legacy 48 48,675 ,675 0 0
49,565 49,565 3,373 3,373
OUTGOINGS OUTGOINGS
Lifeguard & Pool Fees Lifeguard [& ] [Pool ] [Fees ] 735 735 809 809
Affiliation, Membership & Insurance Fees Affiliation, Membership [& ] [Insurance ] [Fees ] 203 203 190 190
BLDSA BLDSA 55 55 0 0
Long Distance swim cost Long [Distance ][swim ] [cost ] 0 0 94 94
Printing Printing 0 0 87 87
Training & Courses Training [& ] [Courses ] 998 998 0 0
Trophy Engraving & Medals Trophy Engraving [& ] [Medals ] 202 202 65 65
Website expenses Website expenses 101 101 162 162
Welfare & Gifts Welfare & Gifts 185 185 16 16
Catering for meetings Catering [for ] meetings 83 83 113 113
Pool Toys Pool Toys 44 44 0 0
2,606 2,606 1,536 1,536
SURPLUS/ SURPLUS/- - DEFICIT DEFICIT £ £ 46 46,959 ,959 £ £ 1 1,837 ,837
General General Designated Designated General General Designated Designated
Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund
SURPLUS/ SURPLUS/- - DEFICIT DEFICIT 46 46,959 ,959 0 0 1 1,837 ,837 0 0
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Income and Expenditure Account 2023

HALLIWICK PENGUINS SWIMMING CLUB HALLIWICK PENGUINS SWIMMING CLUB BALANCE SHEET BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

CURRENTASSETS
PrepaymentofCosts
BankDepositAccount
BankCurrentAccount
NETASSETS
REPRESENTEDBY:
GeneralFundBroughtforward
Profit/-Loss
Balancecarriedforward
DerekBurnandFundBroughtforward
Profit/-Loss
Balancecarriedforward
HennessyFundBroughtforward
Profit/-Loss
Balancecarriedforward
CURRENT ASSETS
Prepayment of Costs
Bank Deposit Account
Bank Current Account
NET ASSETS
REPRESENTED BY:
General Fund Brought forward
Profit/-Loss
Balance carried forward
Derek Burnand Fund Brought forward
Profit/-Loss
Balance carried forward
Hennessy Fund Brought forward
Profit/-Loss
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0
53,641
8,820
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15,237
46,959
130
0
135
0
£
£
0
53,641
8,820
£
15,237
46,959
130
0
135
0
£		 2023
£

62,461
62,196
130
135
62,461
2023
£
62,461
62,196
130
135
62,461		 £
210
4,951
10,341
£
13,400
1,837
130
0
135
0
£
£
210
4,951
10,341
£
13,400
1,837
130
0
135
0
£		 2022
£
15,502
2022
£
15,502
15,237
130
135
15,237
130
135
15,502
15,502

Trustee Trustee

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Balance Sheet as at 31/12/2023