2021-12-31-accounts

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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 2021 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 31/12/2021.

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: Paul Robertson Date: 28/10/2022 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 01/01/2021 Period start date To 31/12/2021 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.*

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	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	Despite COVID restrictions we continued to run training session online later returning to the beach & pool. We increased our membership as we came out of COVID restrictions with more young people and adults gaining experience in sea safety and lifeguard training. We held voluntary lifeguard patrols to support Brighton & Hove City Council making particular use of our inshore rescue boats to make several interventions. We also trained to a recognised international Lifeguard Qualification 28 new lifeguards many of whom went on to work for the RNLI and city council on the beach. Club trainers also taught basic life support to outside community groups .

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	*Increased membership therefore our* *reach. Trained more surf lifeguards than* *ever before.* *Had more children and young people* *learning basic life support techniques.*
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	Our Surf Skis (funded by National Lottery investment) saw much greater use with many more young people learning the technique to race. Member taking part went on to compete and represent their club and city in national championships.

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	As at 31stDecember 2021 the clubs cash position remained strong with closing cash of £51,311 (includes reserves £10,598). Total income of £36,115 was received in the year of which membership income contributed £25,628. Grant income received was £1,300. Total costs of £21,184 were incurred including payments to Brighton Sailing Club for rent of club facilities £3,663 and pool hire £2,061. In addition, the SLSGB membership costs were £4,025 and course fees of £2,635. During the year the club purchased equipment to the value of £1,442 and incurred repairs to equipment of £932.
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	£10,598
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

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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. All* *trustees are DBS checked.*
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	Resigned 28thApril 2021
3	Mike Travis	SafetyOfficer
4	Debbie Buddel	Safeguarding	Resigned 13thOctober 2021
5	Jo Darby	Membership
6	Samantha Pratt	Treasurer
7	Elizabeth Louise Murie	Secretary	28thApril 2021
8	Judith Latto	Safeguarding	13thOctober 2021
9	PollyKempston	Head Coach	28thApril 2021

– 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)

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	Samantha Pratt
	Treasurer
	14thOctober 2022
	14thOctober 2022

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