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2024-03-31-accounts

Docusign Envelope ID: 089E65C9-4007-424A-9341-DE9DF7B1536D

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07712000 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1159655

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

FOR

THE PELICAN CENTRE LTD

Fairhurst Accountants Ltd Chartered Accountants Douglas Bank House Wigan Lane Wigan Lancashire WN1 2TB

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THE PELICAN CENTRE LTD

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 2
Independent Examiner's Report 3
Statement of Financial Activities 4
Statement of Financial Position 5
Statement of Cash Flows 6
Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 14

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THE PELICAN CENTRE LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07712000)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Tyldesley and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation, in particular swimming, for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the objective of improving the condition of life of said inhabitants.

Significant activities

The management team has continued to develop both the operational leisure and recreational activities of the charity and the social welfare of the surrounding area and in so doing, have strengthened the future viability of the organisation by both recording a substantial increase in the annual surplus and an improvement of and expansion in the services offered to both customers and the wider local population.

The expansion of the swimming programme has included for the first time the introduction of adult swimming lessons and the introduction of lessons for nursery and reception children within a total of in excess of 470 school swimming lessons which have been delivered in year.

Other innovative programmes to be introduced during the year have included the Here4You gym programme to support return to exercise and improvements in health and wellbeing; and wellbeing workshops to address women's health, meditation and stress management.

The charity has returned a surplus for the year of £84,632, which is very pleasing and will be used to further the charities objectives.

A Sport England grant has been obtained in year to support the installation of both solar panels on the roof and a variable filtration system for the pool plant. Work will commence and will be completed during the next financial year.

Public benefit

Our main activities and the groups at which they are aimed are described above within Objectives and Activities. All of our charitable activities are focused on furthering our charitable objectives for the public benefit of the local community.

STRATEGIC REPORT

Reserves policy

The reserves policy is reviewed annually by the trustees in light of current events. The unrestricted reserves are currently £433,268 and the free reserves (net current unrestricted assets) stand at £325,784

This is in line with the board's recommendation of holding 3 months running costs of the charity in free reserves which, based on these accounts, currently stands at £154,000.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document

The role, scope and responsibilities of the Trustees are enshrined in law, principally the Charities Act 2011 and the Companies Act 2006, and also the Articles of Association.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

Co-opted Trustees are selected following a search, advertising on the club website and personal recommendation. They meet with at least two existing Trustees, including the Chairman of the charity. It is the intention of the charity to have Trustees who have a strong interest in the sport of swimming, especially to encourage wide community participation for health and leisure purposes, and an appreciation of the governance role. The policy is to have a strong, gender diverse trustee board with a range of experience and skills.

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THE PELICAN CENTRE LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07712000)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Risk management

The trustees actively review the major risks which The Pelican Centre faces on a regular basis. These include health and safety, operational and human risks as well as reputational and financial risks. The trustees believe that the maintenance of general reserves, combined with the regular review of controls over financial systems, will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions.

The trustees have also examined the other operational and business risks which The Pelican Centre faces and confirm that policies and systems have been established to mitigate most of the significant risks. It is noted that, as a consequence of its status as a company limited by guarantee, the trustees of the company are liable to contribute £1 each should the company be wound up insolvent.

Public Liability Insurance is purchased in respect of certain events where the potential for liability exists.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

07712000 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1159655

Registered office

Tyldesley Swimming Pool Castle Street Tyldesley Manchester M29 8EG

Trustees

P A Costello J A Johnson Mrs A Roberts Dr A R T Thompson

Independent Examiner

Fairhurst Accountants Ltd Chartered Accountants Douglas Bank House Wigan Lane Wigan Lancashire WN1 2TB

Report of the trustees, incorporating a strategic report, approved by order of the board of trustees, as the company directors, on ............................................. and signed on the board's behalf by: 13 December 2024 | 16:47 GMT

........................................................................ J A Johnson - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PELICAN CENTRE LTD

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Pelican Centre Ltd ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Mrs Jane Dennis BA (Hons) FCA

Fairhurst Accountants Ltd Chartered Accountants Douglas Bank House Wigan Lane Wigan Lancashire WN1 2TB 14 December 2024 | 07:26 GMT Date: .............................................

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THE PELICAN CENTRE LTD

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
3
49,800
Charitable activities
5
Leisure & Recreational activities
582,679
Other trading activities
4
76,113
Total
708,592
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
6
7,267
Charitable activities
7
Leisure & Recreational activities
616,693
Total
623,960
NET INCOME
84,632
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
348,636
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
433,268
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2024
Total
funds
£
49,800
582,679
76,113
708,592
7,267
616,693
623,960
84,632
348,636
433,268
2023
Total
funds
£
21,214
541,767
61,538
624,519
8,860
578,955
587,815
36,704
311,932
348,636

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE PELICAN CENTRE LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07712000)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 March 2024

2024 2023
Notes £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 12 196,258 174,358
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 13 1,450 850
Debtors 14 26,223 25,489
Cash at bank and in hand 419,560 258,831
447,233 285,170
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 15 (121,449) (88,441)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 325,784 196,729
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES 522,042 371,087
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year 16 (88,774) (22,451)
NET ASSETS 433,268 348,636
FUNDS 19
Unrestricted funds 433,268 348,636
TOTAL FUNDS 433,268 348,636

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 13 December 2024 | 16:47 GMT............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:

JL Nolunsow

.............................................

J A Johnson - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE PELICAN CENTRE LTD

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
2024
Notes
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
127,931
Interest paid
(2,655)
Net cash provided by operating activities
125,276
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(45,350)
Net cash used in investing activities
(45,350)
Cash flows from financing activities
New loans in year
92,900
Loan repayments in year
(12,097)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities
80,803
Change in cash and cash equivalents in
the reporting period
160,729
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period
258,831
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the reporting period
419,560
2023
£
34,231
(948)
33,283
(4,172)
(4,172)
-
(9,701)
(9,701)
19,410
239,421
258,831

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE PELICAN CENTRE LTD

NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial
Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Interest paid
Increase in stocks
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Net cash provided by operations
2.
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
2024
£
84,632
23,450
2,655
(600)
(734)
18,528
127,931
2023
£
36,704
16,987
948
-
4,439
(24,847)
34,231
At 1/4/23 Cash flow At 31/3/24
£ £ £
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand 258,831 160,729 419,560
258,831 160,729 419,560
Debt
Debts falling due within 1 year (9,957) (14,480) (24,437)
Debts falling due after 1 year (22,451) (66,323) (88,774)
(32,408) (80,803) (113,211)
Total 226,423 79,926 306,349

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE PELICAN CENTRE LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

1. STATUTORY INFORMATION

The Pelican Centre is a charitable company, limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. The charitable company's registered number and registered office address can be found in the Report of the Trustees.

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 02) (effective 1 January 2015), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

There are no material uncertainties regarding the charities ability to continue as a going concern.

The financial statements are presented in Sterling (£).

Income

All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the company is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

Income from schools for swimming lessons is recognised at the fair value of the consideration receivable for services provided. Income is recognised according to the period to which it relates. Amounts invoiced in advance of the service being performed are accounted for as deferred income and recognised as income in the appropriate period, once the service has been performed.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Irrecoverable vat

Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the expenditure heading for which it was incurred.

Governance costs

Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Improvements to property - over the remaining term of the lease Plant and machinery - 25% on cost Computer equipment - 25% on cost

Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

Taxation

The charitable company is exempt from taxation on activities relating to its primary trading purpose.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

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THE PELICAN CENTRE LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Fund accounting

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

Contributions payable to employees personal pension schemes are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

Grants

Grants received are classified as relating either to revenue or to assets. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income over the period in which the related costs are recognised. Grants relating to assets are recognised over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of any grant is deferred, it is recognised as deferred income.

3. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
Grants
49,800
-
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
Sports England
Power to Change
Government Initiative
National Lottery
2024
Total
funds
£
49,800
2024
£
-
-
500
49,300
49,800
2023
Total
funds
£
21,214
2023
£
7,500
7,334
6,380
-
21,214

Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:

4.

OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
Hairdryers
2,705
-
Lockers
286
-
Vending machine income
1,060
-
Resale of goods
15,331
-
Private hire
56,731
-
76,113
-
2024
Total
funds
£
2,705
286
1,060
15,331
56,731
76,113
2023
Total
funds
£
2,823
223
548
12,722
45,222
61,538

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THE PELICAN CENTRE LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

5. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Activity
Memberships
Leisure & Recreational activities
Swimming lessons
Leisure & Recreational activities
General swimming
Leisure & Recreational activities
Gym membership
Leisure & Recreational activities
Lifeguard sessions
Leisure & Recreational activities
Discount cards
Leisure & Recreational activities
6.
RAISING FUNDS
Other trading activities
Unrestricted
funds
£
Purchases
7,267
7.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Leisure & Recreational activities
8.
SUPPORT COSTS
Leisure & Recreational activities
9.
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation - owned assets
Restricted
funds
£
-
Direct
Costs
£
608,127
2024
2023
£
£
6,820
4,710
292,299
247,980
51,811
49,262
220,850
226,995
3,600
3,734
7,299
9,086
582,679
541,767
2024
2023
Total
Total
funds
funds
£
£
7,267
8,860
Support
costs (see
note 8)
Totals
£
£
8,566
616,693
Governance
costs
£
8,566
2024
2023
£
£
23,450
16,987

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THE PELICAN CENTRE LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

10. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.

11. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
2024
£
275,749
13,687
7,754
297,190
2023
£
251,346
12,612
6,929
270,887

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

Manager
Support staff (FTE)
2024
1
9
10
2023
1
8
9

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Improvements
to
property
£
COST
At 1 April 2023
209,427
Additions
-
At 31 March 2024
209,427
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2023
48,669
Charge for year
11,367
At 31 March 2024
60,036
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
149,391
At 31 March 2023
160,758
Plant and
machinery
£
72,126
45,350
117,476
60,753
11,151
71,904
45,572
11,373
Computer
equipment
£
9,007
-
9,007
6,780
932
7,712
1,295
2,227
Totals
£
290,560
45,350
335,910
116,202
23,450
139,652
196,258
174,358

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

13. STOCKS

2024
£
Stocks
1,450
14.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
£
Trade debtors
250
Other debtors
12,147
Prepayments and accrued income
13,826
26,223
15.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
£
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 17)
10,213
Other loans (see note 17)
14,224
Trade creditors
14,869
Social security and other taxes
4,605
Other creditors
63,265
Accrued expenses
14,273
121,449
16.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
2024
£
Bank loans (see note 17)
12,238
Other loans (see note 17)
76,536
88,774
17.
LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
2024
£
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank loans
10,213
Other loans
14,224
24,437
Amounts falling between one and two years:
Bank loans - 1-2 years
10,469
Other loans - 1-2 years
16,600
27,069
2023
£
850
2023
£
3,254
1,650
20,585
25,489
2023
£
9,957
-
33,811
2,113
28,402
14,158
88,441
2023
£
22,451
-
22,451
2023
£
9,957
-
9,957
10,213
-
10,213

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

17. LOANS - continued

LOANS - continued
Amounts falling due between two and five years:
Bank loans - 2-5 years
Other loans - 2-5 years
2024
£
1,769
59,936
61,705
2023
£
12,238
-
12,238

18. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Unrestricted
fund
£
Fixed assets
196,258
Current assets
408,400
Current liabilities
(82,616)
Long term liabilities
(88,774)
433,268
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Restricted
funds
£
-
38,833
(38,833)
-
-
At 1/4/23
£
348,636
348,636
Incoming
resources
£
708,592
708,592
2024
2023
Total
Total
funds
funds
£
£
196,258
174,358
447,233
285,170
(121,449)
(88,441)
(88,774)
(22,451)
433,268
348,636
Net
movement
At
in funds
31/3/24
£
£
84,632
433,268
84,632
433,268
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(623,960)
84,632
(623,960)
84,632

19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

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THE PELICAN CENTRE LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

At 1/4/22
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
311,932
TOTAL FUNDS
311,932
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
617,185
Restricted funds
Power to Change fund
7,334
TOTAL FUNDS
624,519
Net
movement
At
in funds
31/3/23
£
£
36,704
348,636
36,704
348,636
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(580,481)
36,704
(7,334)
-
(587,815)
36,704

20. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2024.

21. CONTROL

The company is under the control of the trustees.

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