2020-12-31-accounts - Brighton Surf Life Saving Club

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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 Brighton Surf Life Saving Club On accounts for the year 2020 Charity no 1155805 ended (if any) Set out on pages 9 & 10 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2020.

Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention ~~(other than that disclosed below~~ *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have no concerns and 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: Date: 5/10/2021 Name: Paul Robertson Relevant professional Chartered Institute of Management Accountants qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 13, Penlands Way Steyning West Sussex BN44 3PN 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).

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/01/2020 Period start date To 31/12/2020 Period end date

Charity name: Brighton Surf Life Saving Club

Charity registration number: 1155805

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The objectives of the club is to save life and improve the safety of beaches within Brighton & Hove through prevention, rescue, training and teaching of surf lifesaving skills.
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	1. Promote the water safety aspect to all beach activities. 2. Develop beach life saving methods in all their respects. 3. Provide coaching and competitive opportunities in the sport of surf lifesaving. 4. Promote community participation in healthy recreation, especially surf lifesaving. 5. Offer a safe and inclusive environment that promotes healthy lifestyles for the benefit of all. 6. Ensure the aim and objectives of the club are exercised with a duty of care to all members and in a fair and equal way. 7. Comply with the basic patrol, uniform and regulations as issued by Surf Life SavingGreat Britain.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	*The Trustees have had regard to the* *2013 Guidance issued by the Charity* *Commission on public benefit, as* *updated in 2014 and in particular set out* *in the Commission's guidance* *documents PB1- 3.*

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

	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	*The Trustees have not awarded any* *grants*
	Para 1.38

Policy on social investment including program related investment		*The Trustees commitment to social* *investment is demonstrated by:* *a) Training children, teenagers and* *adults to be safe in the water and* *to be able to assist others in* *difficulty*
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	*The entire Training programme is run by* *volunteers. The members of the* *Committee are all volunteers as are the* *members who run the BSLSC events,* *cafe and look after the equipment.*
Other

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	•During the financial year 2020 many of the charity activities were restricted due to Covid 19. •During lockdown the charity provided weekly training via zoom to over 100 young people.

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

Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set Para 1.41

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	As at 31stDecember 2020 the clubs cash position remained strong with closing cash of £36,380 (includes reserves £10,595). Total income of £29,300 was received in the year of which membership income contributed £17,768. Grant income received was £1,799. Total costs of £19,092 were incurred including payments to Brighton Sailing Club for rent of club facilities £4,118 and pool hire £1,915. In addition, the SLSGB membership cost were £4,205. During the year the club purchased equipment to the value of £838.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The charity maintains a minimal reserve to enable cashflow.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£10,595
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	NA
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	NA
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	NA

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	Principal source of funds from membership fees, donations and some fundraising.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	NA
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	NA
Other		NA

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Unincorporated
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 elected annually at the* *AGM. In the event of a post being* *vacated during the course of the year,* *this may be filled by a person being* *nominated and seconded by the* *Trustees at a committee meeting,* *pending the next AGM*

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	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 given a full handover* *from the departing Trustee in post and* *supported by the other Trustees.*
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	*BSLSC is affiliated with the national* *charitable organisation SLSGB*
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	*BSLSC has a Memorandum of* *Understanding with the Brighton Sailing* *Club in order to use the seafront* *premises BSC lease from Brighton &* *Hove Council.*
Other		NA

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	*Brighton Surf Life Saving Club*
Other name the charity uses
Registered charitynumber	*1155805*
Charity’s principal address	Brighton Sailing Club, 109-111 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2FN

	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
1	Dave Samuel	Chair
2	Katharine Travis	Secretary
3	Mike Travis	SafetyOfficer
4	Debbie Buddel	Safeguarding
5	Jo Darby	Membership	January2020
6	Samantha Pratt	Treasurer	January2020

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

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for 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 adviser Name Address	Type of adviser Name Address	Type of adviser Name Address




	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

The consequences of the Covid 19 pandemic during the financial year ending 31[st] December 2020 adversely affected the supply of services provided by the charity to members, which result in a decision taken by the Trustees to suspend / reduce membership fees throughout the year. On a quarterly basis the Trustees reviewed the charity’s financial position and expected performance for the coming 12 months and in particular the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. As at the date of signing these financial statements the charity continued to have a surplus income over expenditure. As at the 31[st] December 2020 due to covid restrictions it was not possible to conduct a review of assets held however subsequently the assets were reviewed and no impairment identified.

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) Samantha Pratt Position (eg Secretary,Chair, etc) Treasurer Date 5thOctober 2021	Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Samantha Pratt Position (eg Secretary,Chair, etc) Treasurer Date 5thOctober 2021	Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Samantha Pratt Position (eg Secretary,Chair, etc) Treasurer Date 5thOctober 2021
	Treasurer
	5thOctober 2021
	5thOctober 2021

Brighton Surf Life Saving Club

1155805

Receipts and payments accounts

For the period from	For the period from	01/01/2020	To	31/12/2020

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 17,768 270 1,799 311 5,426 2,640 369 680 0 29,263 0.00 0.00 0.00 29,263	Restricted funds to the nearest £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37 0 37 0 0 0 37	Endowment funds to the nearest £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0	Total funds to the nearest £
Membership	17,768			17,768
Events & Comps	270			270
Equipment Grants	1,799			1,799
Merchandise	311			311
Awards/Prof/BL Courses	5,426			5,426
External Event Income	2,640			2,640
Café	369			369
Donations	680			680
Interest	0			37
				0
*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)				0
	29,263			29,300

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
	0.00			0
	0.00			0
*Sub total*	0.00			0
*Total receipts* A3 Payments
				29,300

Rent	4,118	0	0	4,118
Insurance	1,014	0	0	1,014
It Software	430	0	0	430
Events & Comps	270	0	0	270
SLS Training Course Costs	2,277	0	0	2,277
Pool Hire & Costs	1,915	0	0	1,915
Café Supplies	209	0	0	209
Merchandise cost	597	0	0	597
Event Costs	2,850	0	0	2,850
Banking Costs	272	0	0	272
SLSGB Membership & Affiliation	4,198	0	0	4,198
Repairs & Maintenance	104	0	0	104
*Sub total*	18,254	0	0	18,254

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
				0
Assets On Account	838			838
*Sub total*	838			838
*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
				19,092

	10,171			10,208
				0
	15,614			26,172
	25,785			36,380

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Main Bank Account Reserve Bank Account Details	Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 25,785	Restricted funds to nearest £
Main Bank Account	25,785
Reserve Bank Account		10,595
		-

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities	Membershipinvoices *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details Boards Equipment IRB Manikins Surf Ski Tubes Wetsuits Details SLSGB Fees for 2021 Grant income received forpurchase of assets SailingClub Affiliation Signature	25,785
		Samantha Pratt(Treasurer)