Trustees. Annual Report for the period PericKI start date PerKd erKI date . 01st W24 From To Soptgmbo 2025 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Bootle and North Liverpool Swimming Club Other names charlty is known byl BNLSC Reglstered charlty number lif any) 1112780 Charity's principal address Meadows Leisure Centre Hall Lane Maghull Postcode L317BB Post¢ode L31 7BB Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee nam• Offic• Irf any) t4am• ol pws¢)n lor body) entitled If•n Mary Webb Karen McGary Barbara Blease Chairperson Treasurer Committee Member Committee Member Bridget Jacks 10 Names of the trustee$ for the charity. rf any. (for example, any cuslodian trustees) Name Datos acted rf not for whole ear Names and addresses of advlsers {Optional inforniatlon) of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | Mary Webb Chairperson TAR 2012
Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Constitub'on Type of governing I*ment How the chanty is conslrtuted Club Trustee selethon MethS Trustaes a apFointed at Ihè AGM AdditSonal 9ovemance Issues (Opilonal Inf0mlIon) Boolle and North LiverFool Swimming Club is affiliated to Swim England. Northwest Swimming Asswation. Lancashire County Water Pdo and Swimming Association. and Liverpwl and District Swimming and Water Polo AssOcialn. The Charity adopts and confomis to the standards and rules of these assooations. You may choose lo indude additional information, where relevant, about.. policies and procedures adopted for the induction aThJ training of trustees: the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works.. The Charity operat6s at the Meadows Leisure Centre, and all sessions are run under the operating procedures as set out thal facility. A risk assessment is also undertaken prior to attending any gala plus a separated risk assessment is urKlertaken if swimmers are to travel by • lationShIp wth any related parties., tnjstees, o)nsid8ration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. A nand Welfare Officer is appointed and a Chikl Protection Policy is in place. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service {DBS) checks are carried out on all coaches. swmming teachers, poolside helpers and committee members who have close contact with thildren pnor lo commencement of their roles. As part of the child proteclion Frf)licy this group of members also musl undertake a Child Safeguarding course. D8S checks and a Child Safeguarding Courses must be repeated every three years according lo the guidelines set out by Swm England to remain an Affiliated Swim England Club. The swimming Coach. assislanl Coath. Poolside Helpers. Trustees and Committee Members give their time voluntary and re1ve no remuneralion or other benefits Section C Ob"ectives and activities The Charity's objects are the promotion of community participation in healthy reatIOn. primarily bul r1 exdusively, for the benefits of the inhabitsnts of Liverpool and the surrounding areas by Ihe provision of teachl@developmenur1petitlve activities for swimming. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR Marth 2012
The focus of the Clubs act[VitS remains the development of swimmers through go(yJ coaching and individuavteam competition The Chartty is commttted to treat everyone equalty within the context of tts activtties and with due respect to the drfterences of individuals. This shall be, for example, regardless of age,sex,ethnic ongin,religion.disability.or poliucal persuasion, on any 9rounds. The development of swimmers is monilored through tracking performances al competitions and galas. Club Championships gives all our swimmers the opportunity to wmpele in a full range of strokes and events. The selects.on of swimmers for competits'ons is fair and transpant The Charity encourages Son of our teenage members to become (lsIde helper5 andlor swimming teachers. This benefits young people by developing their self-confidence and social skills alongside their swimming skills. Summary ofthe main activities undertaken for the public benefil in relation to these objects {include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard lo the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on publlc benefit) In line wth the Charity Commission's guidan on public benefit the Club is aayS happy to support our teenage members who are undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh awards scherrÉ. This year we have swimmer dThng Duke of Edinburgh. The Charity is a verified Leaming Destinats'on for Sefton Children's University. This means children who come lo swimltrain can have their Passport to LeamirKJ stamped at the club. Addltional detalls of objectlves and actlvities (Optional Inforn)ation) A 9at contribution is made by our team of volunteers. We are grateful for the many hours they contnbule to enable the Charity to achieve its objectives and ensure a safe, happy, and fun environment where children can16am to swim and develop their skills One of our vdunteers agreed lo take on the role as chaperone for any swimrner requiring this Ser. This role requires an enhand DBS and that was completed. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantmakir)g; policy prc#Jramme related investment. contribution made by volunteers. TAR Marth 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of thè charity during the year Booye and North LNerp¢xA was successful in the Club Affiliation to Swim England process. This shows the club has the minimum standards in place lo allow its members to train and compete safely and are )Vered by insurance. The Charity offer three, Iwo hourly sessions per week lo swimmers depending on their ability. The dub closes for the month of Augusl and for a few days over Chrisbmas and Easter We conkn.nue to have a number of swjmmers who compete and train with the City of Liverpool. This training gives them opportunities to gain entry times for higher level events and athieve regionallnaticY)al qualrfying times The Charity has partakèn in a number of gala's during the year. One of the events is the Micro League. This league is for swimmers aged nine to Iwelve years okl, Its a great introduction to competition for the younger swimmers. In 2024 Seas( one of our swtmmers won Top Girl in the Division. One of the charity's Level One coaches was suSsful in gaining their Level Two wa¢hing qualification. This is an important qualificalion lo ensure the club Gonb'nues to be affiliated to Swrn England. The Charity organised a swimathon in June to raise money for 'Elsie's Story . A Just Giving page was set up. The event took place instead of a training session. With the help of Our volunteers and coaches forty plus swimmers took part and £1.096 was raised on the Just Giving Page. The charity had some little bracelets made to give lo each swimmer who took part on the day. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review The Charty IK)Ids fUS at Ihe bank in order to meet any unforeseen expenditure that may occur. for example an increase in pool hire. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Oetails of any funds malerlally in deficit Further financial revièw details {Optional inforniation) The Clubs main source of funds this year has come from membership subscriptions You may ch¢>ose to include additional Informatson, where relevant about.. the charity's pnnapal sources of funds linduding any fundraising)., how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity, investment policy and objects'ves including any ethical investment policy adopted. Most of Ihe incom8 funded pcxA hire at the Meadows Leisure Centfy and annual individual insurance through Swim England This year the Charity paid a self-employed Coach and a level 2 teacher to supp)rt our volunteer coaching staff. This was necessary to ensure the safety of all our swimmers and allow one of our volunteer Level 1 coaches attend training for their level 2 coaching qualification.. This course was rK)t local and on one occasion required an ovemighl stay. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that thÈy have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s Full name(sl Position (eg Secretary. Chair. etc) Date Zo/s/2<> TAR 2012
I CHARITY COMMISSION J FOR ENGLAND AND WALE5 Bool• and Norttt Llvètpool SwlmmlThJ Club Receipts and payments accounts For th• p•riod from To 0111012024 3010912025 Section A Receipts and payments Unrostrictod funds Rostrictod funds Endowment funds tothp £ Total lunds toth £ rTest £ A1 Recei ts MgTrtorsh foe8 27.199 1.296 10ty 698 27.19> 1,2B6 1Crf) Pr6%enin fick•l Sub total(Gross incom& kJrAR) 19.191 29.291 A2 Ass•t and invtMOnI 1$, soe tab . Sub tot•1 ToL91r•celpts 29,291 20.291 A3Pa ments 17.901 Swni EngnLegUglG1a Fqqs achl(MJ5 Flfe .211 673 673 3.46S 726 1923 614 IrophslPrqsqnta1K ni hUP•¢ coh1 Casts 614 406 Sub total 56.621 A4 Ass•t and inv•stm•nt purchasos.1500 tablol SI total Totslpayments 36,621 36.621 Net of receiptslpaymentsj A5 Transfws between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 7.330 7,330 7.330 7.330 CCXX R1 a¢nt8 ISSI 1710512026
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrictcd funds Rostrictcd fujids aiegorie$ l)elai to nvar•5t £ 81 Cash fund5 NS&I 17.520 TS8 T$Ur&rs Actovr 11.30 Total Cash funds 28.829 Unrestr¥¢tod lund$ 10 nar4St £ R•strict•d lund$ Details lo £ 82 Other monetary assets knd to wNch a•¥1 Details ast IWI(w•ll 83 Investment assets towfilch us•t Dotails 84 Assets retalned for the charty'$ on use Tw Tgbl¢t Qjmwrtors Dotails B5 Liabilitigs SuTred by ono Orkn trustees on bettaff of all th8 Iw$i¢e$ Stinalure Pmt Name CCXX P2 8(xounls ISSI 17m512026
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 Bootle and North Liverpool Swimming Club On accounts for the year ended 30" September 2025 Charity no 1112780 Set out on pages I report lo Ihe truslees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust'l for the year ended Responsibilities and As the chanty trustees of the Tnjst, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounls in accordance with the requirements of Ihe Charities Act 2011 ("the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the TfLlSt's accounts carried out under se¢lion 145 of the 2011 Act and in C8Trying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Direcb"ons given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5llb) of the Act. I have C£mpleted my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (•lL¥•') in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect" aCUnting COrdS were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord wtth the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no conM$ and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a pro nderstanding of the accounts to be reached. elete e w0S in the bCketS rfthey do not apply. ase Signed: Date: Name: Relevant professional qualificationls) or body lif any): Address: IER October 2018
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 Bootle and North Liverpool Swimming Club On accounts fly the year ended 30" September 2025 Charity no (rf any) 1112780 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above chadty ('Ihe Twsf) for the year ended Responsibilitles and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are resF#)nsible for the pparatson basls of report of the accounts in acu)rdance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {kne A). I retx)rt in recl of my examinati( of the Trust's a¢¢ounts carried out under seetitin 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have folbwed the applicable Direclions given by the Chanty Commission under seCtn 14515)(b) of the Act. Independent I have wnpleted my examlnaliM. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's ststement come to my attentK)n {•#•%") in connection with the examinatson which givos m8 cause to believe that in. any material respert.. ac(x)unting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act ( the aOUnts do ac(y)rd wilh the accounb'r@ rec<)rds I have no concems and have come across [70 Other matters in connection vilh Ihe examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a nderstanding of the accounts lo be reached. elete e wds in Ihe brackels rfthey do not apply. Signed: Oats: Namè: LL- Relevant professlonal quallflcation(s) or body lil anyl: Address: IER October 2018