OpenCharities

This text was generated using OCR and may contain errors. Check the original PDF to see the document submitted to the regulator. This document is also available as Markdown.

← Colne Valley Special Sailors

2025-10-31-accounts

==> picture [202 x 51] intentionally omitted <==

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 November 2024 To 31 October 2025

Charity name: Colne Valley Special Sailors

Charity registration number: 1155165

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governingdocument		 Para 1.17 To provide sailing and water-based
activities for young people and adults with
disabilities.
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		 CVSS is based at Bury Lake in
Rickmansworth where we provide sailing
and katakanuing for young people and
adults with disabilities. We take sailors from
special schools in Hertfordshire,
Buckinghamshire and the north-west
London regions as well as from care homes
and individuals. In addition, many
specialised groups, for example the
Multiple Sclerosis Society, use our facilities
for recreation and confidence development.
Sailors’ siblings and families are able to
share in the experience.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The Trustees are fully aware of the
guidance on public benefit, fund raising and
governance and are satisfied that the charity’s
activities comply with that guidance

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

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 The charity provides activities for people
with disabilities
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 The charity is entirely run and operated by
unpaid volunteers

==> picture [452 x 39] intentionally omitted <==

Other

Achievements and Performance

==> picture [452 x 17] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----
SORP reference
----- End of picture text -----

Achievements and Performance Achievements and Performance 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 The charity has continued to operate and
provide activities for people with
disabilities. It is one of the largest
RYA Sailability groups in the country.
Users are grateful for the opportunities
offered by the charity and many
organisations and sailors have been sailing
with us for many years and eagerly await
the beginning of the season.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 We have achieved our objectives in the year.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The Charity is in a strong financial position
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Our policy is to cover our annual running
charges from subscriptions received from
sailors and their families. We aim to have in
reserve a minimum of three years’ running
costs, plus funds to cover anticipated capital
expenditure, plus funds to cover a gap in
insurance cover imposed on us.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £72,879
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 None

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Our regular source of funding is income
from memberships subscriptions from our
disabled sailors.
We operate a 200 Club that raises funds and
we are fortunate to receive unsolicited
donations from local organisations such as
Golf Clubs, Synagogues, Freemasonry and
individuals
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 The Charity adopts a conservative policy
and does not invest other than in interest
bearing accounts with banks
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 The principal risk is a lack of suitable
volunteers
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 CIO
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 CIO
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 Trustees are appointed or re-appointed
annually by the members at the annual
General Meeting. Trustees are selected from
the volunteers based on experience and
willingness to carry out the role.

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 New Trustees are provided with induction
training.
The charity reviews its compliance with the
Charity Commission Governance Code
regularly.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 The charity is managed by its Trustees, with
assistance of a committee of volunteers with
relevant skills.
The charity is a member of RYA Sailability
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51 None
Other

Reference and Administrative details

==> picture [467 x 119] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----
Charity name Colne Valley Special Sail
Other name the charity uses CVSS
Registered charity number 1155165
Charity’s principal address c/o 50 Meadowbank
Watford
Herts
WD19 4RW
----- End of picture text -----

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

==> picture [529 x 374] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----
Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Michael Marcus Chairman
2 David Brown
3 Martin Power
4 Graham Vickers Treasurer
5 Philip Gibbs
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
----- End of picture text -----

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

Director name

==> picture [452 x 66] intentionally omitted <==

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

==> picture [452 x 53] intentionally omitted <==

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets None 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 Name Address adviser

==> picture [466 x 77] intentionally omitted <==

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

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

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
Michael Marcus
Graham Vickers

Chairman
Treasurer

24th March 2026

24th March 2026

COLNE VALLEY SPECIAL SAILORS

A Charitable Incorporated Organisation

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st OCTOBER 2025

Charity Number 1155165

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRusfEES OF COLNE VALLEY SPECIAL SAILORS I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial Statements of Colne Valley Special Sailors (the "Charity") for the year ended 31 October 2025. Responslbllities and basis of report As the trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act . In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)(b) of the 2011 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 givin8 me cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act,. or 2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or 3. the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fairview which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come acr055 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 fina cial stat ents to be reached. Prakash hungana Batuna Accountants Ltd 31 Eastlea Avenue Watford WD25 9DG Dated: 16 March 2026

COLNE VALLEY SPECIAL SAILORS - a charitable incorporated organisation

Charity number 1155165

Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st October 2025

Income
Membership subscriptions
Friends of CVSS 200 Club
Other income
Interest received
Total income
Expenditure
Charges by Bury Lake Young Mariners:
Affiliation, berthing fees, etc
3,446
Safety boats
940
Training
1,373
Insurance
3,626
RYA Affiliation fee
170
Marketing and promotion
383
Meetings, conferences and social events
964
Repairs and maintenance
5,581
Contribution towards buoyancy aids, shirts, etc
0
Computer costs
494
Printing, postage and stationery
53
Professional fees
0
Bank charges
60
Sundry expenses
960
Net Surplus/(Deficit) for the year		 12,689
1,465
0
2,984
17,138
18,050
( 912)
Unrestricted
funds		 12,689
1,465
0
2,984
17,138
18,050
( 912)
Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted
funds
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 U nrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
11,490
-
1,080
-
0
-
3,248
-
15,818
-
3,224
-
685
-
971
-
3,308
-
160
-
-
616
-
844
-
0
-
587
-
159
-
0
61
-
586
-
11,201
-
4,617
-
Year to 31/10/24

COLNE VALLEY SPECIAL SAILORS - a charitable incorporated organisation Charity number 1155165

BALANCE SHEET AT 31st OCTOBER 2025

CURRENT ASSETS
Cash on Deposit
Nat West Bank account
Co-operative Bank
Charities Aid Bank
Charities Aid Deposit
Stock of buoyancy aids & shirts
Debtors & Prepayments
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors
Represented by
General Reserve
Balance brought forward
Transfer to Capital Reserve
Surplus/(Deficit) for year
Capital Reserve
Reserve brought forward
Transfer from General Reserve
Donations and Grants
Purchase of equipment
Restricted funds
Restricted funds brought forward
Grant received for restricted purpose
Equipment purchased		 64,722
140
0
1,975
5,589
236
3,918
76,580
3,702
19,279
0
( 912)
18,367
60,191
-
1,680
( 7,359)
54,512
0
0
0
0		 76,580
( 3,702)
72,878
18,367
54,512
0
72,879		 31/10/24
61,980
95
1,265
2,120
12,651
236
3,413
81,760
( 2,290)
79,470
14,662
0
4,617
19,279
71,845
-
3,638
(15,292)
60,191
0
0
0
0
79,470

Approved:

……………………………. M Marcus - Chairman ……………………………. G Vickers - Treasurer

COLNE VALLEY SPECIAL SAILORS - a charitable incorporated organisation

Notes to the Accounts For The Year Ended 31st October 2025

The Capital Reserve is an unrestricted fund to provide for future capital expenditure and to make provision to ensure the charity can carry on its activities in the event of future financial difficulties.

It may be credited by unrestricted funds received by way of donations or by transfers from General Reserves

The charity's policy is to write off the cost of boats and other equipment in the year of expenditure.