**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). 

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## **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||
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|Summary of the purposes of<br>the charity as set out in its<br>governing document|Para 1.17|The objectives of the club is to save life<br>and improve the safety of beaches within<br>Brighton & Hove through prevention,<br>rescue, training and teaching of surf<br>lifesaving skills.|
|Summary of the main<br>activities in relation to those<br>purposes for the public<br>benefit, in particular, the<br>activities, projects or<br>services identified in the<br>accounts.|Para 1.17 and<br>1.19|1. Promote the water safety aspect to<br>all beach activities.<br>2. Develop beach life saving methods in<br>all their respects.<br>3. Provide coaching and competitive<br>opportunities in the sport of surf lifesaving.<br>4. Promote community participation in<br>healthy recreation, especially surf<br>lifesaving.<br>5. Offer a safe and inclusive environment<br>that promotes healthy lifestyles for the<br>benefit of all.<br>6. Ensure the aim and objectives of the<br>club are exercised with a duty of care to all<br>members and in a fair and equal way.<br>7. Comply with the basic patrol, uniform<br>and regulations as issued by Surf Life<br>SavingGreat Britain.|
|Statement confirming<br>whether the trustees have<br>had regard to the guidance<br>issued by the Charity<br>Commission on public<br>benefit|Para 1.18|**_The Trustees have had regard to the_**<br>**_2013 Guidance issued by the Charity_**<br>**_Commission on public benefit, as_**<br>**_updated in 2014 and in particular set out_**<br>**_in the Commission's guidance_**<br>**_documents PB1- 3._**|



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

||SORP reference||
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|Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|**_The Trustees have not awarded any_**<br>**_grants_**|
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|Policy on social investment<br>including program related<br>investment||**_The Trustees commitment to social_**<br>**_investment is demonstrated by:_**<br>**_a) Training children, teenagers and_**<br>**_adults to be safe in the water and_**<br>**_to be able to assist others in_**<br>**_difficulty_**|
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|Contribution made by<br>volunteers|Para 1.38|**_The entire Training programme is run by_**<br>**_volunteers. The members of the_**<br>**_Committee are all volunteers as are the_**<br>**_members who run the BSLSC events,_**<br>**_cafe and look after the equipment._**|
|Other|||



## **Achievements and Performance** 

||SORP reference||
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|Summary of the main<br>achievements of the charity,<br>identifying the difference the<br>charity’s work has made to<br>the circumstances of its<br>beneficiaries and any wider<br>benefits to society as a<br>whole.|Para 1.20|**Despite COVID restrictions we**<br>**continued to run training session online**<br>**later returning to the beach & pool.**<br>**We increased our membership as we**<br>**came out of COVID restrictions with**<br>**more young people and adults gaining**<br>**experience in sea safety and lifeguard**<br>**training. We held voluntary lifeguard**<br>**patrols to support Brighton & Hove City**<br>**Council making particular use of our**<br>**inshore rescue boats to make several**<br>**interventions. We also trained to a**<br>**recognised international Lifeguard**<br>**Qualification 28 new lifeguards many of**<br>**whom went on to work for the RNLI and**<br>**city council on the beach.**<br>**Club trainers also taught basic life**<br>**support to outside community groups .**|



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

|Achievements against<br>objectives set|Para 1.41|**_Increased membership therefore our_**<br>**_reach. Trained more surf lifeguards than_**<br>**_ever before._**<br>**_Had more children and young people_**<br>**_learning basic life support techniques._**|
|---|---|---|
|Investment performance<br>against objectives|Para 1.41|**Our Surf Skis (funded by National**<br>**Lottery investment) saw much greater**<br>**use with many more young people**<br>**learning the technique to race. Member**<br>**taking part went on to compete and**<br>**represent their club and city in national**<br>**championships.**|





## **Financial Review** 

|Review of the charity’s<br>financial position at the end<br>of the period|Para 1.21|As at 31stDecember 2021 the clubs cash<br>position remained strong with closing cash<br>of £51,311 (includes reserves £10,598).<br>Total income of £36,115 was received in<br>the year of which membership income<br>contributed £25,628. Grant income<br>received was £1,300.<br>Total costs of £21,184 were incurred<br>including payments to Brighton Sailing Club<br>for rent of club facilities £3,663 and pool<br>hire £2,061.<br>In addition, the SLSGB membership costs<br>were £4,025 and course fees of £2,635.<br>During the year the club purchased<br>equipment to the value of £1,442 and<br>incurred repairs to equipment of £932.|
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|Statement explaining the<br>policy for holding reserves<br>stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The charity maintains a minimal reserve to<br>enable cashflow.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|**£10,598**|
|Reasons for holding zero<br>reserves|Para 1.22|**NA**|
|Details of fund materially in<br>deficit|Para 1.24|**NA**|
|Explanation of any<br>uncertainties about the<br>charity continuing as a going<br>concern|Para 1.23|**NA**|



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

|The charity’s principal<br>sources of funds (including<br>any fundraising)|Para 1.47|Principal source of funds from membership<br>fees, donations and some fundraising.|
|---|---|---|
|Investment policy and<br>objectives including any<br>social investment policy<br>adopted|Para 1.46|**NA**|
|A description of the principal<br>risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|**NA**|
|Other||**NA**|





## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

|Description of charity’s<br>trusts:|||
|---|---|---|
|Type of governing document<br>(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|**Constitution**|
|How is the charity<br>constituted?<br>(e.g unincorporated<br>association, CIO)|Para 1.25|**Unincorporated**|
|Trustee selection methods<br>including details of any<br>constitutional provisions e.g.<br>election to post or name of<br>any person or body entitled<br>to appoint one or more<br>trustees|Para 1.25|**_Trustees are elected annually at the_**<br>**_AGM. In the event of a post being_**<br>**_vacated during the course of the year,_**<br>**_this may be filled by a person being_**<br>**_nominated and seconded by the_**<br>**_Trustees at a committee meeting,_**<br>**_pending the next AGM_**|



|**Additional information (optional)**<br>You may choose to include further statements|**Additional information (optional)**<br>You may choose to include further statements|where relevant about:|
|---|---|---|
|Policies and procedures<br>adopted for the induction<br>and training of trustees|Para 1.51|**_New Trustees are given a full handover_**<br>**_from the departing Trustee in post and_**<br>**_supported by the other Trustees. All_**<br>**_trustees are DBS checked._**|
|The charity’s organisational<br>structure and any wider<br>network with which the<br>charity works|Para 1.51|**_BSLSC is affiliated with the national_**<br>**_charitable organisation SLSGB_**|
|Relationship with any related<br>parties|Para 1.51|**_BSLSC has a Memorandum of_**<br>**_Understanding with the Brighton Sailing_**<br>**_Club in order to use the seafront_**<br>**_premises BSC lease from Brighton &_**<br>**_Hove Council._**|
|Other||**NA**|



## **Reference and Administrative details** 

|Charity name|**_Brighton Surf Life Saving Club_**|
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|Other name the charity uses||
|Registered charitynumber|**_1155805_**|
|Charity’s principal address|Brighton Sailing Club, 109-111 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1<br>2FN|
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||**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for whole year**|**Name of**<br>**person (or**<br>**body)**<br>**entitled to**<br>**appoint**<br>**trustee (if**<br>**any)**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**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<br>Murie|Secretary|28thApril 2021||
|8|Judith Latto|Safeguarding|13thOctober 2021||
|9|PollyKempston|Head Coach|28thApril 2021||
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– 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)**<br>**Full name(s)**<br>**Position (eg**<br>**Secretary,Chair, etc)**<br>**Date**|Samantha Pratt||
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||Treasurer||
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