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← South Shields Sailing Club

2024-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/01/2024 Period start date To 31/12/24 Period end date Charity name: South Shields Sailing Club

Charity registration number: 10971491

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To promote community participation in
healthy recreation by providing facilities for
sailing.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 South Shields Sailing Club (SSSC) has
continued to provide opportunities for
dinghy sailing and sail training in the South
Shields area. The club has organised an
active series of dinghy racing during a
spring season (February-March), a main
summer season (April-October) and a
winter season (November- December). The
club also organised sessions to introduce
new sailors to dinghy sailing and has
recruited new members through these
sessions. The club has continued to
maintain a small fleet of dinghies for the
use of new members. The club also
maintains two Wayfarer dinghies used for
training purposes. SSSC has organised
powerboat helm training to Royal Yachting
Association (RYA) Level 2 standard and
first aid training to the RYA syllabus. The
club has supported youth training events
arranged by the RYA and class specific
training organisations, and a youth racing
event on the Nort East and Yorkshire Sail
Training circuit. The club hosted a 29er GT
event which drew participants from all over
the UK. The club has continued to make its
facilities available to the 3rdSouth Shields
Sea Scouts Troop. The club continued to
work with South Shields Surf CIC, allowing
the Surf CIC to use the club’s classroom
facilities to run lifeguard courses. During
2024 the Club began discussions with
British Rowing to develop Beach Sprint
rowing training facilities with a view to
training and developing the UK Beach
Sprint Rowing Team in anticipation of the
2028 Olympics: the role of SSSC will be to
provide shore based facilities for this
project. In August 2024 the club facilities
were used for a beach sprint training
camp, and during 2025 British Rowing will
base a rowing coach and boats in South
Shields, using the club’s facilities and
paying an economic rent to the club. The
club continues to look for new partnerships
to ensure that its facilities are best used to
meet the needs of the community and
provide an income stream to the club,
allowing us to promote dinghy sailing as a
sport. The club has continued to maintain
the clubhouse and in 2024 working parties
undertook maintenance and redecoration
work.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The trustees have regard for guidance on
public benefit and operate the charity in an
inclusive manner to promote the sport of
dinghy sailing.

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 The charity does not make grants.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 N/A
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 With the exception of the club’s cleaner
(waged) the club is operated entirely by
volunteers.
Other N/A

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference

Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 •
Promoting dinghy sailing as healthy
recreation during 2024.
•
Organising dinghy racing series for
club members, in safe, fair and
competitive manner during 2024
oSpring series Feb-March
oMain series April-October
oWinter series November-
December
•
Insuring and maintaining a fleet of
rescue boats and a race officer’s
boat
•
Maintaining a club house with
changing rooms, classroom facilities
and catering facilities.
•
Maintaining shore support for sailing
activities, including a retrieval
vehicle
•
Organising “introduction to sailing”
events for potential new members
•
Maintaining a small fleet of one
person and two person dinghies for
sail training purposes and to allow
new members access to suitable
dinghies.
•
Organising training events to RYA
syllabuses (Powerboat level 2, First
aid)
•
Providing facilities for youth sail
training events organised by the
RYA and class specific
associations.
•
Making shore-based facilities and
safety craft available to the 3rd
South Shields Sea Scout Group.
•
Developing a relationship with
British Rowing for beach sprint race
training and events.
•
Continuing to develop an
association with South Shields Surf
CIC
•
Ensuring that our facilities are used
to the best advantage to promote
dinghy sailing.
•
Helping organise national
championship events for dinghy
classes: in 2024 we worked with the
29er class association to organise a
one of their GT events.

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N/A Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set

Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 The charity does not actively fundraise.
Income is derived from subscriptions.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 N/A
Other N/A

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The charity achieved a net operating
surplus of £7428 during 2024, with a net
increase in members assets of £4111 after
adjustment for depreciation.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The charity holds a reserve of £30,000 to
cover unanticipated and uninsurable
damage to assets.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 The charity holds a reserve of £30,000
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 N/A

Additional information (optional)

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 The charity gains most of its funds from
member subscriptions. The club also gains
funding from running sailing events, rental
of premises to other organisation which
promote water-based activities and
allowing rental of facilities for use of
facilities by other sail training organisations.
The charity also gains some income from
provision of catering during sailing events
and organising occasional social events.
The charity does not actively fundraise.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 N/A
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 •
Inflationary pressures and
anticipated increases in utility costs
have necessitated increases in
subscription costs. This has not
impacted on membership numbers.
•
Recruiting new members
Other N/A

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)
Para 1.25		 Constitution adopted 14 November 1999 as
amended 16 March 2003
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Unincorporated association
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 All members of the club’s management
committee are trustees of the charity
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 where relevant about:
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 Trustees are informed of their
responsibilities on attendance at their first
committee meeting
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 N/A
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51 N/A
Other N/A

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name South Shields Sailing Club
Other name the charity uses SSSC
Registered charity number 10971491
Charity’s principal address South Shields Sailing Club
River Drive
South Shields
NE33 1LH

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee(if any)
Nicholas
Woodhouse		 Commodore
Niall Graham Vice Commodore
James Henry
Jason Riby Treasurer
Mark Frazer Secretary
Mark Henman Sailingsecretary
Andrew Grieve
Elizabeth
Robertson
Joanne Piplica
Roger Nettleship
Ian Robertson
Yvonne Henry

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of
adviser
Name
Address		 Type of
adviser
Name
Address		 Type of
adviser
Name
Address
N/A

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

N/A

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

N/A

Other optional information

N/A

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date		 James A Henry Nicholas Woodhouse
James A Henry Nicholas Woodhouse

Treasurer 2024, Committee
member 2025		 Club Commodore
18thOctober 2025
18thOctober 2025

SOUTH SHIELDS SAILING CLUB Financial Accounts For The Year Ended 31st December 2024

SOUTH SHIELDS SAILING CLUB INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

For the Year End 31st December 2023

Notes
Income
Subscriptions
Bar and Kitchen
Sailing Events
5
Social Events
Training
Rent
Grant
Other
6
Expenditure
Maintenance:
Ribs, Rescue
Buildings & Services
Tractor
Fuel & Oil
Bar and Kitchen Stock
Sailing Events
Social Events
Wages
Training
Utilities
Insurance
Tax
Other/Sundry
Net Operating Surplus/(Deficit)
Depreciation
1
Boat Replacement Provision
4
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Members Assets		 2024
£
15,121
4,470
4,549
1,122
835
4,140
-
2,286
32,523
859
2,538
-
1,230
2,146
316
1,372
4,896
-
5,160
5,355
259
965
25,096
7,428
3,317
-
3,317
4,111		 2023
£
16,732
4,644
2,127
2,256
1,543
3,230
-
1,360
31,892
1,409
1,786
106
1,368
2,366
694
1,838
4,608
-
3,922
4,910
275
989
24,271
7,621
3,317
-
3,317
4,304

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SOUTH SHIELDS SAILING CLUB BALANCE SHEET AT 31ST DECEMBER 2021

Notes
Tangible Fixed Assets
2
Current Assets
Stock
Debtors & Prepayments
Cash At Bank
Current Liabilities
Creditors & Accruals
Provisions
4
Net Current Assets
Long Term Liabilities
None
Net Assets
Members Funds
Income & Expenditure
Grants
3		 £
£
352,954
-
-
60,566
60,566
413,521
-
52,420
52,420
361,101
-
361,101
54,324
306,776
361,100
2024		 £
£
360,274
-
-
53,138
53,138
413,413
-
52,420
52,420
360,993
-
360,993
50,213
310,779
360,992
2023		 £
£
360,274
-
-
53,138
53,138
413,413
-
52,420
52,420
360,993
-
360,993
50,213
310,779
360,992
2023
-
52,420		 -
52,420
413,413
52,420
- -
360,993
360,993
50,213
310,779
360,992

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Credit

Tax Other Total - - -

Page 2 of 7

SOUTH SHIELDS SAILING CLUB MOVEMENT ON INCOME & EXPENDITURE FUND

For the Year End 31st December 2024

Funds at 1st January
Prior Year Adjustment
Surplus/(Deficit) For The Year
Balance at 31st December		 2024
£
50,213
0
4,111
54,324		 2023
£
45,909
0
4,304
50,213

Page 3 of 7

SOUTH SHIELDS SAILING CLUB NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

At 31st December 2024

1. Analysis of Depreciation Charge for 2024

Land & Buildings (1%)
Boats & Equipment
Dinghies & Ribs (10%)
Engines (20%)
Electronics (20%)
Sailing Equipment (20%)
Fixtures & Fittings
Miscellaneous Club Fittings (20%)
Grant Amortisation
(2002 Grant)
(2001 Grant 2)
(1994 Grant)
Net Depreciation Charge		 £
920
200
-
900		 £
4,451
2,020
849
849
2,641
334
1,028
7,320
4,003
3,317

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SOUTH SHIELDS SAILING CLUB NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS CONTINUED

At 31st December 2024

2. Tangible Fixed Assets

Cost:
As at 1st January 2024
Additions
Disposals
As at 31st December 2024
Depreciation:
As at 1st January 2024
Annual Charge
Disposals
As at 31st December 2024
Net Book Value at 1st January 2024
Net Book Value at 31st December 2024		 Land &
Boats &
Fixtures &
Total
Buildings Equipment
Fittings
£
£
£
£
445,074
132,169
42,539
619,782
-
-
-
-
445,074
132,169
42,539
619,782
102,070
122,540
34,898
259,508
4,451
2,020
849
7,320
106,521
124,560
35,747
266,828
343,004
9,629
7,641
360,274
338,553
7,609
6,792
352,954

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SOUTH SHIELDS SAILING CLUB NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS CONTINUED

At 31st December 2024

3. Grants

At 1st January 2023
New Grant
Amortisation
At 31st December 2023		 1994
2001
2002
Total
Grant
Grant 2
Grant
£
£
£
£
76,078
26,052
208,650
310,779
-
(1,028)
(334)
(2,641)
(4,003)
75,050
25,718
206,009
306,776

Page 6 of 7

SOUTH SHIELDS SAILING CLUB NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS CONTINUED

At 31st December 2024

Over the years the original club dingy training fleet has been replaced by a number of second hand dinghies paid for either out of club funds or grants. The original training fleet is still being used by a youth organisation for sail training.

5 The increase in sailing income was due increase in the number of regattas and training events hosted by the club.

6 The other income includes gift aid refund, fuel duty refund and building society interest.

SOUTH SHIELDS SAILING CLUB

At 31st December 2024

Report Of The Reviewer of Accounts

I have examined the financial statements on pages 1 to 6 and in my opinion they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of South Shields Sailing Club at 31st December 2024 and of the surplus for the year then ended.

The co-operation and assistance provided by the Club's former and present Officers throughout the review is gratefully acknowledged.

Peter Griffith

14th October 2025

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SOUTH SHIELDS SAILING CLUB Financial Accounts For The Year Ended 31st December 2024

SOUTH SHIELDS SAILING CLUB INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

For the Year End 31st December 2023

Notes
Income
Subscriptions
Bar and Kitchen
Sailing Events
5
Social Events
Training
Rent
Grant
Other
6
Expenditure
Maintenance:
Ribs, Rescue
Buildings & Services
Tractor
Fuel & Oil
Bar and Kitchen Stock
Sailing Events
Social Events
Wages
Training
Utilities
Insurance
Tax
Other/Sundry
Net Operating Surplus/(Deficit)
Depreciation
1
Boat Replacement Provision
4
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Members Assets		 2024
£
15,121
4,470
4,549
1,122
835
4,140
-
2,286
32,523
859
2,538
-
1,230
2,146
316
1,372
4,896
-
5,160
5,355
259
965
25,096
7,428
3,317
-
3,317
4,111		 2023
£
16,732
4,644
2,127
2,256
1,543
3,230
-
1,360
31,892
1,409
1,786
106
1,368
2,366
694
1,838
4,608
-
3,922
4,910
275
989
24,271
7,621
3,317
-
3,317
4,304

Page 1 of 7

SOUTH SHIELDS SAILING CLUB BALANCE SHEET AT 31ST DECEMBER 2021

Notes
Tangible Fixed Assets
2
Current Assets
Stock
Debtors & Prepayments
Cash At Bank
Current Liabilities
Creditors & Accruals
Provisions
4
Net Current Assets
Long Term Liabilities
None
Net Assets
Members Funds
Income & Expenditure
Grants
3		 £
£
352,954
-
-
60,566
60,566
413,521
-
52,420
52,420
361,101
-
361,101
54,324
306,776
361,100
2024		 £
£
360,274
-
-
53,138
53,138
413,413
-
52,420
52,420
360,993
-
360,993
50,213
310,779
360,992
2023		 £
£
360,274
-
-
53,138
53,138
413,413
-
52,420
52,420
360,993
-
360,993
50,213
310,779
360,992
2023
-
52,420		 -
52,420
413,413
52,420
- -
360,993
360,993
50,213
310,779
360,992

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Credit

Tax Other Total - - -

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SOUTH SHIELDS SAILING CLUB MOVEMENT ON INCOME & EXPENDITURE FUND

For the Year End 31st December 2024

Funds at 1st January
Prior Year Adjustment
Surplus/(Deficit) For The Year
Balance at 31st December		 2024
£
50,213
0
4,111
54,324		 2023
£
45,909
0
4,304
50,213

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SOUTH SHIELDS SAILING CLUB NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

At 31st December 2024

1. Analysis of Depreciation Charge for 2024

Land & Buildings (1%)
Boats & Equipment
Dinghies & Ribs (10%)
Engines (20%)
Electronics (20%)
Sailing Equipment (20%)
Fixtures & Fittings
Miscellaneous Club Fittings (20%)
Grant Amortisation
(2002 Grant)
(2001 Grant 2)
(1994 Grant)
Net Depreciation Charge		 £
920
200
-
900		 £
4,451
2,020
849
849
2,641
334
1,028
7,320
4,003
3,317

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SOUTH SHIELDS SAILING CLUB NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS CONTINUED

At 31st December 2024

2. Tangible Fixed Assets

Cost:
As at 1st January 2024
Additions
Disposals
As at 31st December 2024
Depreciation:
As at 1st January 2024
Annual Charge
Disposals
As at 31st December 2024
Net Book Value at 1st January 2024
Net Book Value at 31st December 2024		 Land &
Boats &
Fixtures &
Total
Buildings Equipment
Fittings
£
£
£
£
445,074
132,169
42,539
619,782
-
-
-
-
445,074
132,169
42,539
619,782
102,070
122,540
34,898
259,508
4,451
2,020
849
7,320
106,521
124,560
35,747
266,828
343,004
9,629
7,641
360,274
338,553
7,609
6,792
352,954

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SOUTH SHIELDS SAILING CLUB NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS CONTINUED

At 31st December 2024

3. Grants

At 1st January 2023
New Grant
Amortisation
At 31st December 2023		 1994
2001
2002
Total
Grant
Grant 2
Grant
£
£
£
£
76,078
26,052
208,650
310,779
-
(1,028)
(334)
(2,641)
(4,003)
75,050
25,718
206,009
306,776

Page 6 of 7

SOUTH SHIELDS SAILING CLUB NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS CONTINUED

At 31st December 2024

Over the years the original club dingy training fleet has been replaced by a number of second hand dinghies paid for either out of club funds or grants. The original training fleet is still being used by a youth organisation for sail training.

5 The increase in sailing income was due increase in the number of regattas and training events hosted by the club.

6 The other income includes gift aid refund, fuel duty refund and building society interest.

SOUTH SHIELDS SAILING CLUB

At 31st December 2024

Report Of The Reviewer of Accounts

I have examined the financial statements on pages 1 to 6 and in my opinion they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of South Shields Sailing Club at 31st December 2024 and of the surplus for the year then ended.

The co-operation and assistance provided by the Club's former and present Officers throughout the review is gratefully acknowledged.

Peter Griffith

14th October 2025

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