TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR POLZEATH SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB For the period 01 October 2023 to 30 September 2024 SEcfioN A- REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DEfAILS Name- Polzeath Surf Life Saving Club Other name- PSLSC Charity number~ 1044042 Principal address- 5 Above Town Close St Minver Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6QE Trustee Selection - Trustees all step down annually at the AGM and those wishing to take on the role are voted in by club members with each member carrying one vote. Trustees A list of the trustees, their position and their tenure is below. Ben Harbour Chairman Re-elected on 17 July 2023- 11 July 2024 Re-elected on 11 July 2024 - Present James Ross Secretary Re-Elected on 17 July 2023- 11 July 2024 Re-elected on 11 July 2024- Present James Ross Vice Chairman Re Elected on 17 July 2023- 11 July 2024 Re-elected on 11 July 2024- Present
Helen Kaye Treasurer Re-Elected on 17 July 2023- 11 July 2024 Re-elected on 11 July 2024- Present 'ADVISERS. The Trustees have appointed David Elston accountants to carry out an onnual review and advise on submissions. SEcfioN B-STRucfuRE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT PSLSC has a Club constitution that sets out the aims, governance and conduct of the club. This constitution is available on the website. htt www. olzeathslsc.co.uk about- slsc slsc-constitution The Charity is constituted as a club. The trustees are voted into their position by the members of the club with each member carrying one vote. In amplification of the Constitution there are Club Rules, Governing Membership, Duties of Officers, Equipment and Administration. SEcfioN C- OBJEcfivES AND AcfiviTIES Aim The aim of the Club is to save life, whether by prevention or by rescue, from the beach. To achieve this the Club will: In furtherance of the objects but not otherwise the Club may exercise the following powers: (a) To promote water safety to all beach activities through its motto of 'l1igilance & Service" (b) Develop Beach Lifesaving methods in all respects (c) Comply with the basic Patrol. uniform & regulations as issued by the Board of Examiners of the Surf Lifesaving Association of Great Britain (d) Work in the closest possible manner with all other bodies & organisations whose work is conducive to the aim of the club Main activities Life saving sport replicates all the elements of the skills needed to save a life, building confidence and fitness and hones the ability to respond to life threatening situations. Training is carried out on the beach, in the pool, in the ocean and on craft. 'Declaration. The Trustees have signed the statutory declaration that the artivities and purposes of the club are directlyfor the public benefit as required by the Charity Commission. SEcfioN D-ACHIEVMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Chair report for 2023-2024
oLZEAr <IÈE s Alr9 Chair erson re ort 2023 2024 Polzeath surf life savin Club Another fantastic year for the club great to see the new faces making foundations for future years in the club the missing piece of the jigsaw for the club done, events gone well with parents getting involved. We have had a great number of new coaches which makes the future very bright for the club and some coaches developing their skills taking the level 2 course. We need this to keep working for another year ortwo as numbers keep rising and some transition into the junior section. The sharing of roles has worked really well, making the club even more effective and more people with knowledge of what goes on. Competition numbers have been great across all section of the club it was fantastic to be asked to host the region youth competition. The Club committee and coaches had a massive responsibility again this year as numbers kept rising every time we have an intake the waiting list just gets bigger, with training on the beach, thank everyone for their help, support, and professionalism in this year. Across the club in competitions, life guard trainin& lifesaving we have had great rewards for everybody's hard work overthis year and many more years before that. The consistent results we achieve across all section and all competitions shows what the clubs is about giving one an all a chance to compete and performer to the best of their ability The finances are in a very good place forthe club aided by a few grants to helpthis year. We still need to be aware of getting funds in by grant or fundraising is needed. It was great due to our finances being so good that we held club membership price for yet another year. Thank you one and all for everything you do forthis fantastic community club.
SEcfioN E- FINANCIAL REVIEW The financial health of the charity is reported to the trustees on a regular basis by the Treasurer. The Trustees are given a full understanding of the clubs ongoing income and liabilities. With this information both procurement decisions and fundraising strategies are agreed at Trustee meetings. A prudent approach is taken to maintain the financial health of the club over the long term. SEcfioN F- OTHER INFORMATION The club is currently in a holding lease for the premises on Polzeath beach, terms have been agreed with the landlord and are awaiting final approval to continue the lease for a further 25 years. SEcfioN G- DECLARATION The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above. Signed...... Full name Ben Harbour Position Chairma Signed................... ..... Full name James Ross Position Secreta Signed................ Full name James Ross Position Vice Chairman Signed......................... Full name Helen Kaye Position Treasurer
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Charity Namp POLZEATH SURF LIFESAVING CLUB 1044na?. Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from Peiioi"J otart date Piriod end rlaie To 0111012023 3010912024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrlcted funds Restrfcted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts Membershlp Clothing sales Donations, soclal, raffles, etc. Grants Sundry Rents Competition fees Equipment sold Courses 20,588 565 5,156 946 20,588 565 5,156 18,153 19,668 246 4,742 17,207 18 3,433 6118 400 420 3,000 6,962 2,375 3000 6,962 2,375 tota ross Income or AR) 39,592 17,207 56,799 35,045 A2 Asset and Investment sales, (see table). Sub total Total receipts 39,592 56,799 35,045 A3Pa ments Membership Courses Clothing Pool/Hall hire Competition fees Equipment replaced Insurance Repairs & renewals Rates Social Independent examinerfs fees Sundry Light and heat Legal Fees 6,026 1,564 2.785 11,467 7,510 8,916 4,052 1,278 300 1,799 690 1,249 553 1,452 6,026 1.564 2,785 11,467 7,510 26,123 4,052 1,278 300 1,799 690 1,249 553 1,452 4,560 1,531 1,175 10,017 8.041 2,951 4,052 1,520 17,207 96 660 1,418 782 1,452 Sub total 49,641 17.207 66,848 38,255 A4 Asset and investment urchases see table Sub total Total payments 49,641 17,207 66,848 38,255 Net of recelpts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 10,049 10,049 3,210 33,112 23,063 33,112 23,063 36,322 33,112 CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 3010512025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unre8trfcted funds to nearest £ Restrlcted fundg to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Categories Details B1 Cash funds Bank account 23,063 Total cash funds 23,063 (agree balances with recelpts and payments account(s)) I Unrestrfcted funds to nearest £ Restrlcted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Details Fund to whlch asset belon Current value tlonal Details Cost (optional) Fund to whlch asset belon Details Surf skis. boards. etc. Cost (optional) Current value tional B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use 141460 Boat 12500 Boat Motors 13500 Fund to whlch Ilablli relates Amount due tlonal When due tional Details Independent examlnerfs fees B5 Liabilities unrestricted 690 Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signatur Print Name Date of roval BEN HARBOUR HELEN KAYE l(l-l Trl 3010512025 CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of POLZEATH SURF LIFESAVING CLUB On accounts for the year ended 3010912024 Charity no (if any) 1044042 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 3010912024 Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement 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 proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: Name: DAVID VINCENT ELSTON Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): F.C.A. Address: 51 MOLESWORTH STREET WADEBRIDGE CORNWALL PL27 7DR Section B Disclosure IER October 2018
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018