Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date
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01 Sep 2023 31 Aug 2024 To
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name
Army Sailing Association- Thorney Island Sailing Club
Other names charity is known by
ASA - TISC
Registered charity number (if any) 1139736 ~~i~~
Charity's principal address
Thorney Island Sailing Club
Church Road
Thorney Island Postcode PO10 8DS
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| 1 Emma Dunn | Commodore Chair | ||
| 2 Nigel Harly | Vice Commodore | ||
| 3 Julia Wilkinson | Hon Secretary | ||
| 4 Edward Baylis | Hon Treasurer | ||
| 5 David Desgrand | MembershipSec | ||
| 6 Giles Tewkesbury | RC Cruising | ||
| 7 Nigel Harley | Welfare Officer | ||
| 8 Roger Smith | Bosun | ||
| 9 Travers Rudd | Houseman | ||
| 10 Christina Robinson | Social Secretary | ||
| 11 Simon Hempsell | RC Dinghies | ||
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Unincorporated Members club How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Appointed by election Trustee selection methods
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures New trustees are briefed by their predecessor, monitored by the Commodore and provided with Terms of Reference.
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adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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• the charity’s organisational The Charity is managed by a Committee comprising the Trustees and as structure and any wider required co-opted member in sub-committees. The Charity works closely network with which the charity with the Army Sailing Association and the Wheelyboat Trust. works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of The Club has a written H&S and Welfare Policies which are reviewed major risks and the system annually. and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
- To ‘promote the efficiency of the Armed Forces of the Crown’ by providing facilities for the sport of sailing.
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
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To provide community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for the sport of sailing.
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To advance the education and training, in particular for young people, by providing facilities for the sport of sailing.
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The Club provides recreational sailing for service personnel and service veterans and co-operates with the ASA on training courses. Facilities are provided for service sailing activities and events.
The Club actively encourages local as well as more distant members to participate in sailing. It provides training and courses, both on the water and shore based to meet all levels of experience.
The club runs numerous sail training events for children and young people with the aim of them achieving recognised RYA levels.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the All Trustees have copy of PB1 – Public benefit; the public benefit public benefit in relation to requirement. these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main The Charity continues to provide sailing instruction for both young people achievements of the charity and adults. These are accredited RYA courses, delivered by trained but during the year voluntary Dinghy Instructors, and cater to a range of experience levels within the RYA framework. In addition to these formal courses, we organised a number of children’s training sessions this year, making use of both the Club’s fleet and privately owned boats belonging to members. The Club also benefits from several qualified Powerboat Instructors and regularly offers Powerboat Level 2 and Safety Boat courses. These ensure the Club maintains self-reliance by equipping members with the skills necessary to support activities on the water safely and effectively. One of the highlights of the year was our annual ‘Junior Week’, which welcomed 91 young sailors—all of whom are Club members. This popular event is entirely volunteer-led, with support from Club members who have gained their instructor or safety boat qualifications through the Club’s RYA training schemes, alongside suitably DBS-checked adult helpers onshore and afloat. A number of our young instructors began their sailing journeys in the Junior Programme and now give back by teaching and mentoring the next generation during Junior Week and other youth-focused activities. Alongside structured tuition, informal sailing sessions were run approximately every two weeks during high tides in the sheltered waters directly in front of the clubhouse. While light instruction is sometimes offered, especially to adult participants, these sessions primarily allow children to build confidence, practise their skills, enjoy games, and experience capsizing in a safe and supportive environment. These gatherings are open to all abilities and remain consistently well attended by members of all ages. In addition to our traditional long-distance races, we also held a series of ‘Short Course Races’, consisting of three consecutive 30-minute races run in close proximity to the clubhouse within Thorney Channel. The ‘Plastic Fantastic’ initiative continues to offer evening sessions throughout the summer for novices and developing sailors in Club boats, culminating in shorter races also held in Thorney Channel. Given our thriving junior section, we piloted a dedicated junior race series this year. This proved extremely popular and will now become a regular part of the Club’s racing calendar. We also continued running our ‘WoW’ (Women on the Water) sessions—informal sailing opportunities designed to help female members improve their skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. As in previous years, the Club’s facilities have been used by the Armed Forces for team-building and related activities. These have been further enhanced by the recent installation of a new kitchen. The Army Inshore Sail Training Centre occasionally uses our boats when their own fleet is not available or appropriate for specific sessions. In addition, we have recently welcomed a veterans’ group who now use our clubhouse for regular meetings, helping to establish a supportive environment for discussion, connection, and shared learning.
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Section E Financial review
Specific Reserves have been established where there are longer term Brief statement of the requirements beyond a single financial year. charity’s policy on reserves
General Reserves comprise all non-Specific Reserves are aimed to be no more than one and a half year normal annual expenditure.
Details of any funds materially None in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Emma Dunn Eddie Baylis Edward Baylis Full name(s) Emma Dunn Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Commodore Treasurer etc) Date 23 November 2024
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| CC16a 1139736 Army Sailing Association - Thorney Island Sailing Club Receipts andpayments accounts 01/09/2023 31/08/2024 To For the period from ~~————~~ |
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| A1 Receipts | |
| Subscription & Membership 53,664 - - 53,664 50,734 Boat Storage & Moorings 43,761 - - 43,761 39,988 Events,Regatta & Bar 43,839 - - 43,839 58,541 Equipment & Premises 3,187 - - 3,187 3,895 Wheelyboat Income - - - - 13 Other Income 59,425 - - 59,425 21,770 Government Covid Grants - - - - - - - - - - Sub total(Gross income for AR) 203,876 - - 203,876 174,941 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total receipts 203,876 - - 203,876 174,941 ~~Ss ====~~ ~~S555~~ |
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| A3 Payments BoatingCosts 62,770 - - 62,770 46,571 Events,Regatta & Bar 31,275 - - 31,275 41,018 Premises RunningCosts 4,466 - - 4,466 14,799 Maintenance & Repairs 47,947 - - 47,947 18,140 Payroll Costs 20,878 - - 20,878 22,205 Admin & Other Costs 29,348 - - 29,348 23,252 Capital Purchases - - - - - Wheelyboat Costs 475 - - 475 450 - - - - - Sub total 197,159 - - 197,159 166,435 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total payments 197,159 - - 197,159 166,435 Net of receipts/(payments) 6,717 - - 6,717 8,506 A5 Transfers between funds - - - - - A6 Cash funds last year end 162,011 - - 162,011 160,366 Cash funds this year end 168,728 - - 168,728 168,872 ~~=~~ ~~5 ====~~ ~~SSS~~ ~~5=~~ ~~—————~~ |
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
E N Baylis Signature E Dunn Details Details Bank Cash floats Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 167,798 - 930 - - - 168,728 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name E Dunn E Baylis |
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| E Dunn | E Dunn | 23/11/2025 | |
| E N Baylis | E Baylis | 23/112025 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Army Sailing Association – Thorney Island Sailing Club
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Army Sailing Association – Thorney Island Sailing Club | Army Sailing Association – Thorney Island Sailing Club | Army Sailing Association – Thorney Island Sailing Club | Army Sailing Association – Thorney Island Sailing Club |
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| On accounts for the year | 31 August 2024 | Charity no | 1139736 | |
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| Set out on pages | 1 and 2 | |||
| (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) | (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) |
Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
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Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner’s statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity 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 the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my examiner's statement attention (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or
• the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: David Gallagher
Date: 27 November 2024
| Signed: | Signed:David Gallagher Date:27 November 2024 |
Signed:David Gallagher Date:27 November 2024 |
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| Name: | Name:David Gallagher ~~Po~~ |
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| Relevant professional | Relevant professional | FCA - Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales |
| qualification(s) or body | qualification(s) or body | |
| (if any): | (if any): | |
| Address: | Address:12 Wheat Knoll, Surrey. CR8 5JT ~~Ps~~ |
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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