## **Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period** **From: Period start date 6th March 2021 To: Period end date 5th March 2022** ## **Charity name: Seapoint Canoe Centre** ## **Charity registration number: 1122984** ## **Company number: 6371496** ## **Objectives and activities** **----- Start of picture text -----**
SORP
reference
Summary of the purposes Para 1.17 To provide the opportunity for as many
of the charity as set out people as possible to take up
in its governing paddlesport, particularly children,
document young people and those with
disabilities.
We work closely with local schools and
youth organisations as well as social
services.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and Seapoint Canoe Centre provides the
activities in relation to 1.19 opportunity for people of all ages to
those purposes for the enter paddlesport and reach a high
public benefit, in
standard in this exciting sport.
particular, the activities,
Safety is paramount in all that we
projects or services
do. We are inspected annually by
identified in the
accounts. British Canoeing and AALA to obtain
our outdoor activities licence, which
means all of our instructors and
equipment reach the required levels
for the health and safety
requirements for the sport.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The Trustees have full regard to the
whether the trustees public benefit of the charity Seapoint
have had regard to the Canoe Centre
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public benefit
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## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 N/A Policy on grant making **----- Start of picture text -----**
Policy on social
investment including
Para 1.38
program related
investment
A body of over 16 British Canoeing
qualified coaches are responsible for
Para 1.38
Contribution made by running all of our coaching sessions.
volunteers At present there are no full-time paid
instructors. This means that those who
coach love the sport and are dedicated
to instructing others to all levels.
Again, it is important that we work
closely with the national body, British
Canoeing, who are very supportive of
the work being done at Seapoint.
We also have a Hire Team made-up of 10
volunteers, some are paid.
In 2015 the Centre was granted
New centre planning permission to build a new
centre.
Phase 1 of this project was completed
in 2018 which was to build a pontoon
to give easy access to the water for all,
especially those with disabilities.
Phase 2 which is to build a compound
by the pontoon for the storage of our
boats and equipment. It is planned
that this be completed during 2022
Phase 3 which is to complete the build
is also planned for 2022, funds
permitting.
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## **Achievements and performance** **----- Start of picture text -----**
We aim to provide:-
- paddlesport in a safe environment
Summary of the main Para 1.20 - paddlesport for young people at a
achievements of the
minimum cost so that it is
charity, identifying the
accessible for all.
difference the charity’s
- paddlesport for those with
work has made to the
circumstances of its physical or mental disabilities
beneficiaries and any - provide a local resource for
wider benefits to society schools, youth organisations, adult
as a whole. groups and all those who wish to be
introduced to paddlesport
- provide paddlesport in river
kayaks, sea kayaks, open canoes
and stand up paddleboards.
Our strap line is 'Paddling with
Purpose' and we aim do just that,
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having fun! Since 2019 the centre has been hiring out boats with the aim of making the centre and the sport more accessible to the public and raise much needed funds. **Additional details:-** To achieve our aims we focus on:- providing sessions for local primary and secondary schools as part of their school curriculum. - providing sessions for scouts, guides, cadets, and other youth groups - providing sessions for the disabled on a regular basis - providing regular sessions for our members of all ages throughout the 12 months of the year. We never close. - providing paddlesport qualifications up to Level 1 British Canoeing coach - providing trips out around our coastline, and on rivers in the UK, Austria and France. having fun! Since 2019 the centre has been hiring out boats with the aim of making the centre and the sport more accessible to the public and raise much needed funds. **Additional details:-** To achieve our aims we focus on:- providing sessions for local primary and secondary schools as part of their school curriculum. - providing sessions for scouts, guides, cadets, and other youth groups - providing sessions for the disabled on a regular basis - providing regular sessions for our members of all ages throughout the 12 months of the year. We never close. - providing paddlesport qualifications up to Level 1 British Canoeing coach - providing trips out around our coastline, and on rivers in the UK, Austria and France. ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Para 1.41 Achievements against objectives set After gaining planning permission to build a purpose built canoe centre during 2015. We have now completed stage 1 to build the pontoon for ready access to the water. During 2020 the pontoon was expanded to provide better and safer access particularly for the disabled paddler. In 2022 it is planned to build the compound for the storage of our boats and equipment. Finally during 2022, funds permitting, it is planned to build the new centre which will provide changing rooms, showers and proper storage for kit and boats. We continue to encourage our paddlers to develop their skills by using the new British Canoeing awards of Start and Explore before providing the new Coaching awards. **----- Start of picture text -----**
We continue to increase our work with
the disabled, both adults and children.
During 2020 -2021 the number of
opportunities to hold fund-raising
Para 1.41
Performance of events was somewhat limited by the
fundraising activities constraints imposed by the pandemic.
against objectives set However, this was to some extent
compensated by a substantial increase
in hire activity.
During 2020-2021 the centre coaches
have been sponsored by the Centre to
Para 1.41
Investment performance go on level coach training courses as
against objectives well as first aid and child protection
courses.
During 2020-2021 more of our
coaches have been trained in
coaching stand-up paddle boarding.
We now offer SUP as part of our
curriculum which has proved to be
very popular.
A business plan and feasibility study
New centre have been prepared and the process of
applying for grants to complete the
actual clubhouse build is now in
process.
Financial review
Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The charity had another successful
financial position at the year of operation and received
end of the period £18,096 in grants re Covid19, £18,945
from boat hire and over £40,299 from
coaching fees.
We are looking to raise the £750,000
needed for the final phase of the
building project.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 Our policy is a minimum of 3 months
policy for holding operating reserves
reserves stating why they
are held
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 There were £41,915 unrestricted funds.
Restricted funds of £60,014 were for
the building project.
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24
in deficit None
Explanation of any Para 1.23 None
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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The funds are raised from charging our
paddlers for the coaching sessions
Para 1.47
The charity’s principal they attend.
sources of funds
(including any A major source of income is school and
fundraising) youth groups.
We also raise funds by hiring out boats
on the canal.
Running British Canoeing coaching
qualifications also raises useful funds.
Investment policy and
Para 1.46
objectives including any N/A
social investment policy
adopted
The Centre has policies for child and
vulnerable adult protection.
Para 1.46
A description of the The Centre has policies for white water
principal risks facing the and sea kayaking as well as everyday
charity procedures at the Centre
Other
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## **Structure, governance and management** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Memorandum and Articles
document: for example, Incorporated
trust deed, memorandum
and articles of
association etc
How is the charity Para 1.25 Company limited by guarantee
constituted?
for example limited
company, unincorporated
association, CIO
Trustee selection Para 1.25
methods including details Existing Trustees
of any constitutional
provisions e.g. election to
post or name of any
person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
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## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Para 1.51 Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Affiliated to British Canoeing Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Other ## **Reference and administrative details** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Charity name Seapoint Canoe Centre
Other name the charity
uses
Registered charity 1122984
number
Charity’s principal 20, Broadview, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3ES
address
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
Graham Chairman Chairman from 1 [st]
1
Smerdon December 2020
2 Tony Simcock
3 Kate Yeoman From 7 [th] April 2021
Cath Ferguson Treasurer 6 [th] March to 1 [st] June
4
2021
James Cole From 20 [th] October
5
2021
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name** Graham Smerdon Tony Simcock Kate Yeoman James Cole ## **Exemptions from disclosure** Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details ## **Other optional information** ## **Declarations** **The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors** **Signature(s) Full name(s)** Graham Smerdon **Position (for example** Chairman of Trustees. **Secretary, Chair, etc) Date** 19[th] July 2022 Section B Balance sheet Tr