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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## 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. 

**JLC 2024** 

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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. 

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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
Restri￿8d 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
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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 Ex￿dIture. CS Ewop
Restricted Fund Exp￿dIture.' Gffts for Phll WIlli￿3
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,C￿3
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 t￿5 year end
102.373
123.305
19.593
26,275
121,967
149,580
112,253
121,967
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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
pa￿al
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•
84￿ne• at
31112r23
Exp•ndlluv•
Tr•n•l•rn
b•tw••n
lund•
Balanu •1
31112124
Unrestricted & Designaled Fu￿3
èral FurKI
102,3n
81,143
$9,635
-577
123,305
Total Unmslrict6d & De&wated
102,373
81,143
59,635
-577
123,305
Rasfrl¢ted Funds
CS E￿0
14,412
216
3,120
577
17.318
218
CS Wales
Jesus Surfboard Classk
8,012
3.321
746
3.991
978
N8ilsea Skat•
1,725
2.191
Surf Rell•f
2.108
Surfers Blble
573
677
-104
Gifts for Natsonal Director (See Related Pwty note)
-250
16,403
14.385
1.768
Tot81 R•sbSct•d Fund8
19,593
26,108
577
26,275
Total Funds
121,967
107,251
79,638
149.580
R•l•l•d P•rty Tr￿lactIOn•
During the year. tru8te8. Phll Willlams. received Ihrouth th8 charity. Thèse donali(x18 gfven ty doN)r8
spedfically for the work of Mr Wllll8m8 as Nallonal Dtrecknf. The ¢xrt dUri￿d Iho ￿ar &nounted to £14,385.
Al the y8ar eThJ the ydnount of the gifts held for Payrt￿t to Mr Willi¥rns amounted to £1,768.
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INDEPENDENT
EXAMINERS
REPORT
Chrlstlan Surfers UK
Independent ExAmln•rf$ 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 examIne￿3 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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