Dawlish Swimming & Life Saving Club Trustees Annual Report 2022
Charities Name – Dawlish Swimming & Life Saving Club
Registration Number – EW23128
Trustee Names – Sarah Finn, Dominic Kennedy-Bruyneels
Structure & Aims
Dawlish Swimming & Life Saving Club is a small club focused on providing local children the opportunity to learn to swim and then progress through to competitive swimming. We aim to provide a club that is suitable for all ambitions and abilities, from fitness swimming through to County, Regional and National standards. Our framework follows the Swim England Athlete Development Support Pathway (ADSP).
Management
The Club is run by a small committee made up of parents and long-standing members. All decisions are put through the committee and then voted on. We hold a committee meeting once a month and hold an Annual General Meeting once a year. Our trustees are nominated by the committee and then voted in.
Achievements
The year commenced with fantastic performances from our swimmers at County and Regional competition. Swimmers achieved many medals and personal best performances.
In May the club hosted it’s first team event ‘The Blackmore Shield’ against visiting clubs. The event was a huge success with our team coming out triumphant on the day. We hope to repeat this event each year.
At the beginning of June, our club hosted a Summer Open Meet like no other. We were joined by two Olympic swimming superstars, South Africa’s World Olympic and Commonwealth Champion; Chad le Clos and Team GB’s European Champion, World Medallist and Olympic Finalist; Max Litchfield. This was a fantastic opportunity and experience for all participants. It was a hugely successful meet and fundraiser for the club.
The club enjoyed various socials in the summer including a trip to Splashdown Water park and swim around Burgh Island with a BBQ on the beach.
After our summer break Iain Chalmers departed from the club as head coach and Dirk Cox was appointed as his replacement.
The end of the year saw our return to the National Arena Swimming League where are team produced some fantastic swims and results. Swimmers also secured County and Regional qualification times at open meets.
Financial Review
The 2022 financial year shows a gain of £3,313.12. This is much improved on the previous year. The club seen a recovery from the Covid 19 pandemic with membership levels increasing particularly in our Learn to Swim section. Repayments against investments made in the previous financial years are now complete strengthening the club’s financial position.
The squad structure of the club is constantly under review as membership levels and training needs change.
DAWLISH SWIMMING AND LIFE SAVING ASSOCIATION
President: Norman Storey Founded: 1865 1145478
Charity Number:
Opening Balance on 1st January 2022
Treasurer’s Account £75.34 £75.34 Income Membership / Training Fees £44,167.24 Fundraising Income £1,358.45 Gift Aid £4,229.98 Meet Entry Fees / Galas £16,191.70 Club Kit Orders £428.07 Misc £25.00 £66,402.20 Expenditure Pool Hire £17,208.13 Coaching Fees £18,572.26 Employer Tax/NI £2,009.03 Club Purchases £4,156.30 Fuel Costs £3,151.93 Subscriptions £179.97 Meet Fees £11,876.42 Fees (Bank/other) £234.91 Swim England Fees £3,781.75 Club Kit £525.30 Insurance £210.48 Refunds £574.05 Accountancy/Bookkeeping £608.55 £63,089.08
Closing balance on 31st December 2022
Treasurers Account £3,388.46 £3,388.46
Dominic Kennedy-Bruyneels Dawlish Swimming Club 39 The Gardens Chudleigh TQ13 0GE
Our Ref: KFG/1705
2 June 2023
Dear Sirs
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Dawlish Swimming and Life Saving Association
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Dawlish Swimming and Life Saving Association for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Responsibilities and basis of the report
As the charity trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘The Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charities accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 (5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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Accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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The accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Date: 2 June 2023
Name: Kelly Fulford Green
Professional qualification: FCA
Address: 6 Station Road, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9AL