CSUK ANNUAL REPORT 2024 CHRISTIAN SURFERS UNITED KINGDO
INTRODUCTION
02 Introduction
03 Structure
06 2024 Overview
09 CSUK Accounts Financial Notes
14 Acknowledgements
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INTRODUCTION
The mission of CSUK is ‘that every surfer and surfing community might have the opportunity to know and follow Jesus.’
This Mission is expressed through the enabling of local CS groups all around the coast and in many major cities of the UK. It is enabled through the Jesus Surf Series our 2 long established surf competitions. It is enabled through a host of events that gather our community together, like the Leaders weekend, National Gathering, Women’s weekend and Men’s weekend. CSUK seek to serve the UK surfing community and in so doing, to share Jesus.
2024 Was a year which saw our founding National Director - Phil Williams - announce his intention to step down from the role in July 2025 and take a timely sabbatical. This created a significant opportunity and work process to plan for succession and enable a healthy transition for CSUK into new leadership. Much of this work was capably held by the Chair of Trustees Dr Rob Crouch. CSUK is indebted to his service towards this 2024/25 transition.
PREPARED BY
REV BEN LILLIE DEPUTY CHAIR OF TRUSTEES
22ND OCTOBER 2025
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Structure of Christian Surfers UK
CSUK is part of Christian Surfers International, which is reaching out to surfers in over thirty countries around the world. It has been a registered charity since 1999 (charity number 1070830).
Staff Team
During the financial year of 2024, CSUK did not employ any staff. The organisation is run by a National Director, who lives by faith and give his time freely. In addition, we are also fantastically supported by a part time, self-employed Administrator, and some amazing volunteers.
Board of Trustees
A Board of Trustees oversees the work, and these women and men come from a variety of backgrounds and professions joined by their shared love of Jesus and the ocean.
Trustees no longer serving. Trustees who have started to In date order. serve as of 01/09/25 Dave Matthews 17.03.24 Pippa Renyard Helen Rundle 02.01.25 Stuart Dobson Rev Ben Lillie 02.05.25 Iain Springate Andi Swift 01.08.25 Grant Garge Mike Scott 01.08.25 Phil Williams 01.08.25
Trustees who have continued to serve: Jonathan Ellse Andy Quinn Chelsea Holter Dr Rob Crouch Alice Ovenden
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Vision Statement
That every surfer and every surfing community has opportunity to know and follow Jesus.
Core Values
We share the good news of Jesus with surfers, following them together in community, enabling them to do the same. We are:
Gospel-centred – Bible based, Jesus, discipleship, prayer and incarnational, (Matt 28:18-20)
Servant-hearted – humility, trust, sacrificial, empowering, (Matt 20:26-27)
People of Integrity – accountability, character, authentic, (Titus 2:11-12, James 4:17)
Inclusive – celebrate diversity, open source, partnering, relational, community (Gal 3:28)
Adventurous – Fun loving, surfing, fun, have a go, (John 10:10)
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NATIONAL GATHERING 2024
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Broad Based Strategies
Connecting – Those activities that enable us to have a platform in the surfing community that help us initiate relationships e.g. personal surfing, media, movie nights, camps and contests.
Discipling – Those activities that will help and grow a surfer in their lifelong relationship with Jesus. e.g. Bible Studies, Camps, local missions, prayer
Serving – Those activities that enable us to meet the needs of our wider surfing community e.g. chaplaincy, events, logistical support, community development.
Equipping – Those activities that empower our people to advance the vision e.g. Training, mentoring, resources, leadership development, spiritual disciplines.
Partnering – Those activities that by sharing and joining with others help us to achieve our mission e.g. surf industry, local church, mission agencies, industry, alumni.
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2024 OVER VIEW
2024 had a full calendar of events planned into it.
March saw our annual Leaders gathering at St George’s House, Georgeham, North Devon. Our sincere thanks go to Baz and the team there for welcoming and hosting us so faithfully. We gathered 30 volunteer leaders to share, encourage, equip and send back out into our surf community mission field. We are always blown away with God’s goodness towards the work of Christian Surfers and feel so blessed to have such a great dedicated team across the UK.
April saw the 16th Jesus Longboard Classic take place in Polzeath, with the generous support of our friends at Tubestation. Over two days we saw 80 competitors join us in this much loved surf competition that brings a beautiful community of longboard surfers together from across the UK, serving them and speaking Jesus into surfing.
June had us carry out our National Gathering at a new location - Menadue Farm, North Cornwall- which was an incredible blessing for all who came. Our opportunity to connect as the wider Christian family around worship, word, surfing and fire pit conversation. This year we hosted 80 attendees from the uk and Holland. Members and friends alike joined in an awesome weekend of fun and fellowship.
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August saw a dedicated team of 12 volunteers serving at the World Surf League Boardmasters Surf Competition, Fistral Beach, Newquay Cornwall. 250 competitors eating through nearly 300 breakfast and lunches over 5 days, the partnership with the surf competition over 20 years has continued to grow and we were thrilled once again to serve and outreach at such a prestigious event.
September saw our long standing Jesus Surf Classic Competition at Croyde being postponed due to unsurfable conditions. Where were pleased to have gained 120 competitors and 30 volunteers for the two day event, each where sad not to see it go ahead but look forward to the next one.
October saw our 2nd Mens Weekend at OA Surf Club in Widemouth Bay. This three day event had 25 men enjoy fellowship, teaching and surfing together, building community and faith.
November saw our 7th annual Women’s weekend taking place at St George’s House, Georgham, North Devon. With a full house of 32 women of mixed surf ability, this three day event brought joy and spiritual nourishment to those that attended. Thanks to our 6 volunteer female leaders we celebrated another year of new members an and friends into Christian Surfers.
Behind all these events is a raft of faithful, generous, beautiful volunteers, partnerships and collaborations. You know who you are and we thank you for helping to make CSUK what it is.
Beyond all the CSUK main events, Phil continued to serve and support the wider UK surf community in a variety of ways.
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The Future: 2025 and beyond
2024 has been a pivotal year for CSUK with the announcement from Phil Williams of his intention to step down from the role of CSUK National Director. The Trustee body is confident in its ability to establish an appropriate transition board and to successfully recruit a new National Director into the role during 2025. We look forward to all that God will reveal in this process. As ever our eyes are on Him who calms the wind and the waves (Matthew 8:27).
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CSUK ACCOUNTS FINANCIAL NOTES
Summary
In summary net contribution to reserves of £27,613, of which £20,931 was unrestricted and £6,682 was restricted. Total reserves as at 31 December 2024 were £149,580, of which £123,305 is unrestricted and £26,275 is restricted. Details of the restricted funds are in the notes to the accounts.
Reserves
Since 31st December 2024, there have been significant changes in staff and structure. The unusually large reserves are to support the new staff and other costs while a sustainable income strategy is developed. A full review of structures, processes and ways of working will be undertaken to ensure we are using CSUK funds effectively. It is anticipated that once this transition period is over the reserves policy will be reviewed again.
22ND OCTOBER 2025
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FINANCIAL REPORT CHRISTIAN SURFERS UK Charity No. 1070830 RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS for tho yoar •ndod 31 Docomb•r 2024 RECEIPTS Unr••tTlct•d lund• Rutrlct•d Tgtsl fund• Y••r •nd•d 31 fund• D•comb•r 2023 Membership and Parlnershlp C)onations 15,188 15.188 16.719 18,611 18,611 21.358 Legacy income Events.. 10.OIXI 10.0(KI - Boardmasters 2.821 2.821 3.263 - Womens Weekend 3.981 - Jesus Surf Series 6.012 9.051 - Leaders Gathering - Mens Weekend 1.330 4,125 4.125 - National Galhering - Iceb8rKJ Event 5.319 Income tax refunds 8,928 8.926 5.046 Sales of R880urces 3,789 3,789 Interest Inc(xne 2.093 2,093 Restri8d Inc(Mne: CS Europg Restricted Income: Surfers 81tde 3,120 3,120 573 573 Restricted Income: Grfls for Phil Wllliams 16,403 16,403 Other incon 119 119 138 Sub tot81 81,143 26,108 107.251 72.244 88et & Investment sales Total rncdpts 81,143 26,108 107,251 72,244 10
PAYMENTS UnrnstTlct•d R•strlct•d Total funth Y•ar •ndod 31 fvn funds D•combor 2023 Administrative Expertses Director Expenses Alvertising. Publicty arKI Website Trustee Meetings 12.420 12.420 9.388 6.093 6.093 7.173 336 336 535 855 855 Rent 1,294 MembershSp costs including magazine Events.. - Boardmastern 2.354 2,354 2,172 - Womens WeekerMI 3.049 3.049 3.240 - Jesus Surf Series 4.214 3.321 7.535 10.562 - Leaders Gathering - Mens Weekend 1,264 1,264 1,289 4.215 4.215 2.285 - National Gathering - CS Europe Event - CreationFest 3.802 3.802 5.296 2,168 2.168 1,180 1,180 - IcelarKI Event 4.262 4.262 Re80ur¢es f(* resale 6,816 6.816 3.485 Subscription8 459 459 Csl Expenses Csl Tlihe and other donation8 1.766 1.786 2.627 Bank and card charges Insurance 282 282 387 387 Restricted Fund ExdIture. CS Ewop Restricted Fund ExpdIture.' Gffts for Phll WIlli3 Oher Restricted Fund Expenditure Other 14,385 14,385 1,507 1,507 1.460 6.833 Sub total 59.635 20.IJ)3 79,638 61.087 Asset & Investsnent purdwses Total payments 59,635 20,C3 79,638 61,087 UnMtrl¢t•d R••trI¢l Tot•1 fund• Y•¥ •nd•d 31 fund• lunds D•¢omb•r 2023 Net r•colptsl(payments) Transfers between funds 21,508 105 27,613 11,157 -5TT 577 Other movements 2023 -1.443 Cash fuThls last year end Cash fvnds t5 year end 102.373 123.305 19.593 26,275 121,967 149,580 112,253 121,967 11
CASH FUNDS Unr•strict•d R•strict•d Total fund• fund• fund• At31 D•c•mb•r 2023 HS8C Current 33,410 33.410 28,488 HSBC Deposlt paal Izetuo 26,275 114.476 92.383 525 50 Cash l%)ats 1,119 1,119 1,046 Total ¢Mh fund• 123,305 26,275 149,580 121,967 srATEMENT OF ASSEfs & UABIUTIES ADDITIONAL NOTES Summary of mov•m•nts ¢)n fund• 84ne• at 31112r23 Exp•ndlluv• Tr•n•l•rn b•tw••n lund• Balanu •1 31112124 Unrestricted & Designaled Fu3 èral FurKI 102,3n 81,143 $9,635 -577 123,305 Total Unmslrict6d & De&wated 102,373 81,143 59,635 -577 123,305 Rasfrl¢ted Funds CS E0 14,412 216 3,120 577 17.318 218 CS Wales Jesus Surfboard Classk 8,012 3.321 746 3.991 978 N8ilsea Skat• 1,725 2.191 Surf Rell•f 2.108 Surfers Blble 573 677 -104 Gifts for Natsonal Director (See Related Pwty note) -250 16,403 14.385 1.768 Tot81 R•sbSct•d Fund8 19,593 26,108 577 26,275 Total Funds 121,967 107,251 79,638 149.580 R•l•l•d P•rty TrlactIOn• During the year. tru8te8. Phll Willlams. received Ihrouth th8 charity. Thèse donali(x18 gfven ty doN)r8 spedfically for the work of Mr Wllll8m8 as Nallonal Dtrecknf. The ¢xrt dUrid Iho ar &nounted to £14,385. Al the y8ar eThJ the ydnount of the gifts held for Payrtt to Mr Willi¥rns amounted to £1,768. 12
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT Chrlstlan Surfers UK Independent ExAmln•rf$ Rèport to the Trnstaa8 of Chrlstlan Surtors UK Yeer anded 31•1 December 2024 Respectlve respon$lbllhl•$ of trustees and examln As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the 8ccounts; you consider that the audlt requlrement of section 144(2) of the Charitles Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) doe8 not apply. It is my responsibiltyto: Examine the 8ccounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; To follow the procedures laid down in the Gen8ral Directions gpien by the Charlty Commlssioner under section 145(5)(bl of the 2011 Act; and To state whether particular m8tters have come to my ettention. 8asls of Independeiit examlner's roport My examination was c8rried out in accordance with the General Directlons gtven by the Charlty Commissioners. An examinatlon includes a reviewof the accounting records kept by the charlty and e comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual item8 or disclosuie3 In the accounts and seeklng explanations from you 8S trustees concernlng such rnatters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be requiied in an audlt, and consequently no oplnion 18 given as to whether the accounts present a "Irue and falr vlew" and the report Is Ilmlted to Ihose matters set oul in the 8tatement below. Independent examIne3 8tatement In connection with my examination, no matter has cometo my attention: 1. Which glve8 me reasonable cause to belleve that in any m8terlal respect the requlrement8 To keep accountlng records Sn accofdance wlth sectlon 130 of the 2011 Act; and b. To prepare account3 which accord with the 8ccounting records 8nd to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act h8ve not been met- or 2. To vthich, in my opinion. attentlon should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Andrew ngLL8 FCA Wing8 Chartered Accountants Unit 1, Pearl Assurance House Elbow Lane Tavistock PL19 OBG 23" October 2025
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
If there are any further questions about anything in this brief report, please do not hesitate to contact CSUK Trustee Chair
Rob Crouch rob@christiansurfers.co.uk
office@christiansurfers.co.uk
www.christiansurfers.co.uk
Christian Surfers UK is a register charity no: 1070830
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