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2022-12-31-accounts

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 2022 Charity no 1155805 ended (if any) Set out on pages 2 & 3 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

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 in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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.

Signed: Peter Tuffin Date: 20/10/2023 Name: Peter Tuffin Relevant professional ICAEW qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: c/o 168 Church Road Brighton East Sussex BN3 2DL

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).

1

Brighton Surf Life Saving Club

1155805

Receipts and payments accounts

For the period
from		 1/1/2022 To 31/12/2022

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts Unrestricted
to the nearest £
30,470
2,466
700
1,371
7,756
4,654
346
3,979
0
51,742
0.00
0.00
0.00
51,742		 Unrestricted
to the nearest £
30,470
2,466
700
1,371
7,756
4,654
346
3,979
0
51,742
0.00
0.00
0.00
51,742		 Restricted funds
to the nearest £
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
0
14
0
0
0
14		 Endowment
to the nearest £
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0		 Total funds
to the nearest £
Membership 30,470 30,470
Events & Comps 2,466 2,466
Equipment Grants 700 700
Merchandise 1,371 1,371
Awards/Prof/BL Courses 7,756 7,756
External Event Income 4,654 4,654
Café 346 346
Donations 3,979 3,979
Interest 0 14
0
AR) 0
51,742 51,756
~~A2 Asset and investment~~
0.00 0
0.00 0
~~Sub total~~ 0.00 0
Total receipts
A3 Payments
51,756

Rent		 11,204 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0		 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0		 11,204
Insurance 1,011 1,011
It Software 418 418
Events & Comps 1,935 1,935
SLS TrainingCourse Costs 2,749 2,749
Pool Hire & Costs 12,830 12,830
Café Supplies 205 205
Merchandise cost 1,669 1,669
Event Costs 4,196 4,196
BankingCosts 649 649
SLSGB Membership& Affiliation 5,925 5,925
Membershipevents and competitions 2,393 2,393
Printingand stationery 37 37
Repairs & Maintenance 1,214 1,214
Sub total 46,435 0
0
0
0
0
14
10,598
10,612		 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0		 46,435
A4 Asset and investment
0
Assets On Account 6,881 6,881
Sub total 6,881 6,881
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
53,317
(1,575) (1,560)
40,713 51,311
39,138 49,751

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

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
B1 Cash funds
B5 Liabilities
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets		 Main Bank Account
Details
Details
Details
Reserve Bank Account
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))
SLSGB Fees for 2023
SailingClub Affiliation
Pool Sessions
Signature
Samantha Pratt
Boards
Equipment
IRB
Manikins
Details
Details
Surf Ski
Tubes
Wetsuits
Membershipinvoices		 Unrestricted
Restricted funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
39,138
10,612
-
39,138
10,612
OK
OK
Unrestricted
Restricted funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
8,486
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which asset
Cost(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which asset
Cost(optional)
Unrestricted
21,858
Unrestricted
3,266
Unrestricted
22,877
Unrestricted
7,845
Unrestricted
8,580
Unrestricted
1,160
Unrestricted
474
Fund to which
Amount due
Unrestricted
5,175
Unrestricted
2,822
Unrestricted
1,058
Print Name		 Restricted funds
to nearest £
10,612
-
10,612

OK
Restricted funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
Cost(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Cost(optional)
21,858
3,266
22,877
7,845
8,580
1,160
474
Amount due
5,175
2,822
1,058
Samantha Pratt Samantha Pratt(Treasurer)

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/01/2022 Period start date To 31/12/2022 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
Saving Great 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 The Trustees commitment to social
investment is demonstrated by:
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 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 We increased our membership with
more young people and adults
gaining experience in sea safety
and lifeguard training. We also
trained to a recognised international
Lifeguard Qualification 29 new
lifeguards, 4 new Lifeguard Trainer
Assessors and 3 IRB Crew Awards.
The Club supported several local
community events. Club trainers
also taught basic life support to
outside community groups.

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

Achievements against
objectives set.		 Para 1.41 Increased membership. Had more
children and young people learning
basic life support techniques.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
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. Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 As at 31stDecember 2022 the clubs cash
position remained strong with closing cash
of £49,751 (includes reserves £10,612).
Total income of £51,756 was received in
the year of which membership income
contributed £30,470. Grant income
received was £700.
Total costs of £53,317 were incurred
including payments to Brighton Sailing Club
for rent of club facilities £11,203 and pool
hire £12,830.
In addition, the SLSGB membership cost
were £5,925 and course fees of £2,405.
During the year the club purchased
equipment to the value of £7,895.
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 £10,612
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. 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 26 Woodland Way, Brighton, BN1 8BA.
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of
person (or
body)
entitled to
appoint
trustee (if
any)
1 Dave Samuel Chair
2 Elizabeth Louise
Murie		 Secretary
3 Mike Travis SafetyOfficer
4 Judith Latto Safeguarding
5 Jo Darby Membership
6 Samantha Pratt Treasurer
7 PollyKempston Head Coach

– 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		 None
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity’s objects		 None
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity’s own
assets		 None

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
18th September 2023
18th September 2023