Annual Report 2024/2025
Over this period SWFFL has been one of consolidation rather than expansion.
We still have 11 venues, mostly managed by lead coaches at each venue. Coaches are still the life blood of SWFFL as are all of the volunteers. No one receives any remuneration, except the fisheries that we visit, and they usually give us a ‘deal’ to help reduce costs.
Out of the fishing season some venues close while others still meet to dress flies, practice knots, and watch DVD’s to increase their knowledge. Usually by the time the season opens again, March or April, we are raring to go.
We have also hosted days for nurses and hospital staff, who deal with breast cancer, both locally and as far away as Gloucester. They spend most of the day with us where we explain what we do, why we do it and what our aims are. We also give everyone a brief casting lesson which produces a lot of laughing and fun. As everyone finds that they can actually produce a good cast at the end of it they can go away being able to tell their patients that ‘if I can do it, so can you’. We also learn from them, as they are face to face with patients they can mention us, if the think it’s suitable for that persons needs and capabilities.
We were delighted when Dame Judi Dench joined us to celebrate our anniversary at an open air picnic. We were doubly blessed as the weather was glorious and everyone had a marvellous day.
Financially, though we exceeded our expenditure over income again, it was a lot less than the year before. We have taken steps to address this in 2025 and we have plenty of reserves.
Patrick Veale Chairman.
South West Fishing For Life
Accounts
31 March 2025
South West Fishing For Life
Approval statement
I approve the accounts which comprise of the Profit and Loss Account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes. I acknowledge my responsibility for the accounts, including the appropriateness of the applicable financial reporting framework as set out in note 1, and for providing Jan Sorrell with all information and explanations necessary for their compilation.
Ms R Scott
9 December 2025
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South West Fishing For Life Income & Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Income from Charitable activities Cost of activities Gross surplus Expenses Training and courses Office and administration Advertising and promotion Accountancy, legal and other professional fees Exceptional item - Transfers Other charitable expenses Surplus / (Deficit) for the Year |
2025 £ 3,233 100 3,133 725 235 67 - 1,200 1,413 3,640 (507) |
2024 £ 3,323 - 3,323 - 460 515 540 2,800 1,161 5,476 (2,153) |
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South West Fishing For Life Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025
| Notes Current assets Bank Account - Deposit Bank Account - Current Net current assets Net assets Accumulated Fund Bfwd Last Year Surplus / (Deficit) for the Year |
7,308 6,427 13,735 |
2025 £ 13,735 13,735 14,242 (507) 13,735 - |
7,308 6,934 14,242 |
2024 £ 14,242 14,242 16,395 (2,153) 14,242 |
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South West Fishing For Life Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
| 1 Income and expenditure analysis Income from charitable activities Sales and donations Fundraising Sales of Tackle Debbies day Cost of activities Fundraising costs Training and courses Course costs Office and administration Admin expenses Equipment expensed Insurance and membership sub Advertising and promotion Advertising and PR Accountancy, legal and other professional fees Course costs Other charitable expenses Debbies Day Christmas Sundry expenses Anniversary costs |
2025 £ 2,565 - - 668 3,233 100 725 - 235 - 235 67 - 505 783 50 75 1,413 |
2024 £ 2,088 700 120 415 3,323 - - 41 192 227 460 515 540 490 473 30 168 1,161 |
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