Chairman’s Report 2023
Firstly, I want to begin with a thank you to all the coaches, helpers and ac�ve commi�ee members, without whom the club could not survive. Their hard work and dedica�on during the year has enabled us to deliver and maintain our commitment to training in these post Covid �mes.
Membership
2023 has seen our membership numbers decrease slightly, we currently have 195 live member accounts, 86 are Nippers, 58 Masters, 45 Juniors and 26 Seniors. The reduc�on in numbers is across the Junior, Senior, Masters sec�on with the Nippers showing a healthy increase. Work needs to be done to increase the Senior numbers. This decrease in numbers has put a slight dent in our current financial situa�on but when combined with our Gi� Aid rebate gives us a posi�ve revenue posi�on.
Qualifica�on’s 2023
The club has supplied training and facilitated NVBLQ examina�ons with further examina�ons scheduled towards the tail end of the year, 7 members already gaining the qualifica�on. There has also been an increase in the numbers of Level 1 and Level 2 awards again with many more projected to be taken in September/October.
As a club we are proud that we con�nue to train so many excellent young people in the skills required to apply to become RNLI Lifeguards.
Patrols
Mumbles members are now patrolling Llangennith Beach in conjunc�on with Langland Bay Lifeguards as volunteers, providing a valuable service on a beach that has no RLNI presence.
Fund Raising
We are currently running at a neutral revenue posi�on, as such if the club wants to invest in new equipment addi�onal funding will be required. As with any club; fundraising is always an issue. If anyone has any contacts, special skills or ideas please speak to a commi�ee member.
In 2023 we have a�empted to achieve a balanced approach and hopefully as a commi�ee delivered what the members want, if we didn’t please let us know. As always we are here to act on your behalf and as such encourage all members (irrespec�ve of age) to voice their opinions or stand for elec�on to sit on the commi�ee.
Once again thank you for your support and commitment in 2023.
Jon Gwynn Chairman
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Mumbles Lifpguard Club Year Ended: 31 December 2023 Registered Charity: 1074462 I report on the accounts of the Trust lor the year ended 31 December 2023, wihich are se- out on the attached page. Respective responsibilities of trustees ,Ind examiner The charity's trustees are responsible fcir the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustpes consider that an a udit is not required for this ypar (under section43{2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act)) and that an independent examination 1% needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts {under Sf'.Ction 4313}a of the 1993 Act). follow the procedures laid dowri in the General Directions given bythe Charity Commission (under section 43171{bl of the 1993 Acll,. a nd state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination wa5 carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the cliarity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently I do not express an aiidit opinion on the view given by the account5. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act,. and to prepare accounts vvhich accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirem?nts of the 1993 Act have not been met, or to which, in my opinion, atteiitioii should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Name: KINGSLEY ARNOLD Address.. Little Reynoldston Farm, Reynoldston, Swansea SA3 IAQ Date: