Charity registration number 1159975
NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Thè Trustèès
Mr G Gordon
Sir A Massey
Mr P Styles
Dr. CAps
Mr S Hand
Mr D Crozier
Mr J Rolhwo11
Mr T Colquhoun
Mr I Whalley
Mrc Pouncey
Charity number
1159975
Principal address
17 Dean Street
Liskeard
Cornwall
PL14 4AB
Independent examiner
Rouse Partners LLP
55 Station Road
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 1QL

NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees. report
1-27
Independent examiner's report
28
Stslemenl of financial a¢livilies
29
Balance sheet
30
Slalemenl of cash flows
31
Notes to the financial statements
32-40

NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30
September 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting bv
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Ireland IFRS 1021
leffective l January 20191.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered charity name
National Coastwatch Institution
Constituted as
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Governed by
NCI Constitution 16, January 2015
Iupdated October 20201
Charity registration number
1159975
Principal office
17 Dean Street, Liskeard, PL14 4AB
The Trustees
The Trustees who served the charity during the period were as follows..
Dr. C Aps
Mr. T Colquhoun
Mr. D Crozier
Mr. G Gordon Ex-officio Trustee
Mr. Stephen Hand
Mrs. L Lawrence
Sir Alan Massey
Mr. C Pouncey
Mrs. G. Rendle
Mr. J Rothwell
Mrs. Helen Simpson
(Resigned as a Trustee 4th April 20231
(National Treasurer)
(Re-elerted as a Trustee 4th April 20231
Ico-opted as a Trustee 4th June 20231
(Co-opted as a Trustee on 4th April 20231
(Resigned as a Trustee 8 lune 20231
(Elected as a Trustee 4th April 20231
(Resigned as a Trustee 4th April 20231
(Elected as Trustee 4th April 2023,
Resigned as a Trustee 12, October 2023,
Co-opted as a Trustee 26, January 20241
Mr. P Styles
Mr. I Whalley
(Resigned as a Trustee 4th April 20231
Independent Examiner
Rouse Partners LLP, 55 Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 IQL

NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Oct 2022- Sep 2023
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, l am pleased to report a year of considerable progress against
the goals and objectives set in our 5 Year Business Plan in 2022.
Another year of growth in our search and rescue operation across the UK saw NCI watchkeepers
involved in 845 incidents, of which 399 were initiated by NCI and 346 resulted in RNLI rescues.
Local Coastal and Water Safety Officers and teams have been set up in many of our stations. Over
thirty stations now have volunteers trained to engage directly with the public to provide safety
information and material and have been active in targeting key activity groups using the coastline
through the summer period. Collaboration with our partners in water safety, especially the RNLI and
the RLSS have been strengthened by our recent membership of the NWSF.
Links with His Majesty's Coastguard both nationally and locally remain strong and we look forward
to further strengthening these through 2023 and into 2024. The unique joint venture with His
Majesty's Coastguard to open an NCI station 3t Bembridge Ilow), sharing the facilities of the
Coastguard Rescue Team at that location, was assessed as successful. It is hoped that this trial will
lead to further locations being utilised in this way in future. At the end of the year, we had sixty
oper3tion31 stations. The work of the Station Development team has continued apace, and they
have overseen the opening of the new Stations in addition to aSSlSting with obtaining new
equipment and refurbishments.
Our Royal Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, has once again provided highly valued
support, visiting NCI stations at St Donat's Bay, Felixstowe, Gosport, and Folkestone where she met
many watchkeepers and supporters. Her Royal Highness also agreed to visit six more stations in late
2023 and into 2024 and we are extremely grateful for the close interest she takes in our work and
the time that she continues to give to NCI.
Our finances at station level have remained healthy thanks to the significant fundraising efforts in
local communities by our volunteers and supporters. It will be important, going forward, that these
efforts are Supported by a national fundraising strategy. The National Treasurer launched an
initiative to improve our financial reporting and increase the visibility of charity finances to the
Board of Trustees.
The NCI Annual General Meeting took place in April 2023 in London where following the formal
business the members discussed aspects of implementing the business plan and in particular the
need to restructure the charity's financial reporting.

NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
NCI OBJECTIVE AND ACTIVITIES
Objective
The Charity objective is to assist in the protection and preservation of life at sea and around the UK
coastline.
Vision
Our vision is to..
increase coverage around the coast in areas of highest need.
continuously expand NCI'S capability to help save lives and be recognised for this.
Strengthen 04Jr reputation as a 'professional' organisation.
Activities
The volunteers of the National Coastwatch Institution INCI) help to keep people safe and save lives
by providing a visual, listening and radar watch around the coast. We aim to keep watch in daylight
hours, every day of the year to..
'spot' accidents, incidents and vulnerable people or vessels
'plot' the location
'reporV the details to HMCG or other emergency services
'respond' with further assistance as required by HMCG
NCI is a declared asset of HM Coastguard and part of the UK National Search and Rescue
organisation, providing support to the frontline services. We help coastal users to be safe and stay
safe, providing information about local conditions and facilities - in person, by the radio or bv
telephone.
Public Benefit
In managing the activities of the Charity, the Trustees confirm that they have complied with their
duty to have due regard to the Charity Commission's public benefit gLJidance when exercising anv
powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant.
In addition to our primary objective "to protect and preserve life at sea and around the UK
coastline,, NCI continues to benefit the wider community in several ways..
NCI has an ongoing role in ass1Sting HM Coastguard and other agencies. including the Police and
Local Authorities, by alerting them to visible suspicious activity along the coastline. We regularly
conduct visual searches for overdue craft and missing persons, as well as highlighting environmental
incidents.
By helping to improve safety around the coast, NCI encourages increased use of inshore coastal
facilities and community participation. Local businesses and councils see us as a major contributor to
safety, providing benefit where they offer leisure facilities and venues.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
NCI PEOPLE
NCI is a voluntary organisation set up in 1994 to restore a visual safety watch around the UK
coastline. Each station operates as an operational hub of NCI, with a degree of autonomy but
conforming to national standards and ethos. In 2023 our 60 operational stations around the coast
have achieved Declared Facility Status IDFSI as part of the UK Search and Rescue ISARI organisation,
agreed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agenry IMCAI.
The stations are staffed by some 2700 volunteers who contribute thousands of hours of
watchkeeping, our watchkeepers come from many different walks of life and bring with them a wide
range of experience.
All volunteers provide their time as watchkeepers or supporters, buy their own uniforms, travel at
their own expense to and from the Stations, and fund raise and train new recruits.
By their very nature, our stations are situated in places exposed to the most severe weather
conditions and it is a credit to all our watchkeepers that NCI 'eyes along the coast, were maintained
for the vast majority of 2021-22 and 2022-23. The loyalty, commitment and dependability of our
volunteers are unparalleled.
Our watchkeepers are all volunteers, recruited from many walks of life, with an interest in protecting
and preserving life at sea and around the coast. A significant number are retired, some work full or
part time, others are unemployed. A proportion of our members have a maritime background, but
many do not. When volunteers join us, we provide all the training required to ensure watchkeepers
are both competent and confident. NCI also provides a sense of purpose and fotus for watchkeepers
by promoting teamwork and community spirit.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Search and Rescue Support
The following reports illustrate some of the incidents and activities we have been involved in during
the past year, collaborating with our partners in the Search and Rescue organisation.
Cape Cornwall
Three young people found themselves in difficulty on the shoreline and after climbing further up the
rocks of the Cove they became cut off. HM Coastguard at Falmouth orchestrated a multi-agency
response involving both the Sennen Cove RNLI All Weather Lifeboat and Inshore Lifeboats along with
Land5 End and Penzance Rescue Teams and the Coastguard Search and Rescue Helicopter. An
extraction involving the RNLI crews and Coastguard Rescue Teams was deemed to be impossible, so
the Coastguard Helicopter had to winch the three young persons to safety. Throughout the incident,
the NCI Cape Cornwall volunteer watchkeeper provided real-time information and over-watch
facilities to the rescue services.
Prawle Point
The volunteer watchkeepers from the National Coastwatch Institution station at Prawle Point
overheard a Pan Pan radio message from a yacht, requiring assistance due to engine failure. and
sailing with jib only. The watchkeepers quickly located the vessel and contacted HM Coastguard at
Falmouth to advise them of the yachts position. They also advised Falmouth Coastguard of other
vessels in the vicinity that might be able to offer assistance. A spokesperson for NCI Prawle Point
said 'We maintained watch on the casualty and contacted Falmouth a little later to advise that they
had managed to hoist their mainsail and make slow progress into Salcombe. We were stood down,
and able to close the evening watch"
Solent

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The Round the Island yacht race is a prestigious one-day race around the Isle of Wight. This is one of
the largest one-day yacht races in the world, attracting over 1,000 boats and competition was fierce
for this challenging 50 nautical mile course.
The volunteer watchkeepers at the National Coastwatch Institution stations at Bembridge, Needles,
Gosport, Calshot Tower, Stone Point and Lee-on-the-solent provided the organisers of the Round
The Island race with extra safety support and looked out for the safety of the competitors. All the
competitors were advised to call NCI on VHF Channel 65 for radio checks and the event support
boats were also to call on Ch 65 if required. The NCI stations also provided regular local weather and
sea state updates to the event race team.
Our stations around the coasts are always watching out for your safety every day of the year,
keeping an eye on those on land and at sea.
NCI Fleetwood
23rd June 2023. The involvement by the National Coastwatch Institution volunteer watchkeepers at
NCI Fleetwood has been acknowledged by the Commander at HM Coastguard Holyhead
'1 am writing to express my thanks to Fleetwood NCI for their vigilance in highlighting the family of
four who were in danger of being cut off near Rossall Point ... Everyone at Holyhead MRCC is grateful
for the work that your volunteers do and for providing us with critical real time information" . MRCC
Commander Holyhead.

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NCI Porthcawl
One morning the volunteers at NCI Porthcawl were involved with an incident at Sandy Bay which
included some good inter-agency cooperation from the Search and Rescue organisations. A
Cockapoo called Winni had fallen from the Eastern Prom onto the rocks below. Luckily, the RNLI
Lifeboat was preparing to launch on exercise and were there quickly. At one point there were
around thirty rescue people on the scene including 3 Fire Tenders, 2 Coastguard vehicles and the
RNLI Lifeboat. The volunteer watchkeepers from the National Coastwatch Institution at Porthcawl
were monitoring the situation from their camera at Rhych Point. Winni was eventually rescued
after a visit to the vet the dog was given a clean bill of health. Well done to all the organisations
were involved, once again another example of how the various blue light organisations can work
together for a successful outcome.
NCI Stone Point and Calshot Tower
The National Coastwatch Institution station at Stone Point observed a yacht with its anchor down
but drifting northeast in near gale force conditions. The yacht was going out of direct sight from the
Stone Point station, so having called HM Coastguard and Ljpdated the yacht's position, NCI Calshot
Tower were asked to take over tracking the casualty. HM Coastguard tasked Gosport lifeboat who,
having been guided to the yacht by the NCI Calshot Tower volunteer watchkeepers, put a crew
member on board the yacht and towed it to Safety in the Hamble River.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
STRATEGY AND BUSINESS PLAN
In 2022 the Trustees launched a new strategic plan for NCI'S future which outlined six high level
forward strategies to:
Strengthen our management organisation and processes
Expand our coverage around the coast in areas of greatest need
Collaborate more closely with partners in the Search and Rescue community
Raise our profile and win hearts and minds of the public nationally and locallv
Establish NCI'S role in water safety widely sharing safety information
Establish a cohesive fundraising programme for NCI
Progress on these themes during 2023 has been good and is outlined below.
l. Strengthening our Management Process
The relatively new structure operated by the Management Executive IMEI has developed well and
has successfully managed all aspects of NCI day to day operations. The support structure for
stations, comprising Sector Managers, Heads of Department, and the ME itself has been able to deal
with every element of support and development in a timely manner. The ME has also advised the
BOT on matters requiring policy decisions and financial approval.
The Sector Management aspect of operations has been consistently busy with support and advice
for stations being provided on a daily basis. Stations, use of, and trust in, the sector system is
developing well. Distribution of national information has been well-executed by the Sector
Managers.
Within the ME, HR and Admin has been particularly busy with all types of personnel and
administrative needs successfully addressed despite a consistently heavy workload.
Initial and continuation training has been successfully supported with the National Training Manager
being kept busy ensuring national standards of training are adhered to while embracing local needs
as well. The National Training Manager is, in turn, supported by the Head of Operations and the
knowledge and experience encompassed within the ME.
The DFS team, although under separate leadership, is part of operations and successfully completed
its task of annual DFS reviews as well as supporting new stations.
Stations, fundraising strategy has benefited from the work of the ME and the Head of Stations
Fundraising (Strategy) working on inventive way5 of fundraising at Stations. New approaches have
been trialled and work continues on investigating new avenues of fundraising.
The workload of the Head of Stations Technology IHOSTI has been increasing and is much valued at
all levels. The HOST has been able to research suitable technology for stations as well as negotiating
discounted rates for some items. Stations are slowly realising that the HOST can prevent them re-
inventing the wheel and provide a financial advantage as well.

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2. Collaboration with SAR Partners {DCI
Liaison with HMCG and the UKBF has continued, with HMCG re-asserting their appreciation of our
work as a declared asset. The UKBF are engaging in conversations about our potentially increased
role in their work for the future.
Priorities for the ME for the near future include improving internal communications, finding
inventive ways of raising public awareness, promoting internally the One Charity.. One Crew ethos,
ensuring Coastal and Water Safety ICWSI is rolled out in a careful and well-trained manner and
ensuring the national NCI management structure remains fit for purpose and future proof.
3. Expanded Coverage- Station Development ICA)
Chris Aps continued to chair the Station Development Team ISDTI which saw some changes to its
membership throughout this year. Mark Tidy replaced Linda Lister as Treasury Liaison. a role which
proved extremely advantageous to station development within the Charity. Mike Johnson, who had
been very active as Project Lead for station development in Yorkshire, stepped down to be replaced
by Rob Druce, East Coast Sector Manager. Finally, the SDT was devastated at the sudden passing of
Julian Milsom in March 2023. He was Sector Manager of East Anglia and made valuable
contributions to the SDT and will be sadly missed.
STATION DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Mark
Rob
Druce
Lind
Lawrence
S￿nor
Style5
Whalley
lan Whalley was congratulated on his being awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List. Although
he stepped down as Trustee and Deputy Chair at the AGM in 2023, he remained a member of the
SDT and continued to bid successfully for grants to support new station projects.
The SDT oversaw a number of initiatives throughout England and Wales and the table Ibelowl sets
out these ongoing projects, all at various stages, during this year.

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Many of these, such as Brancaster, Filey, Anglesey and Llandudno involved replacing a temporarv
NCI trailer with a permanent demountable unit, but none of these was due to be completed in 2022
23. SDT Leads for these projects were Linda Lawrence, Rob Druce, and Phil Styles.
The latter, as our CCTV Lead, oversaw a number of station projects around the coastline with a view
to expanding to twenty stations fitted with forty-four Coastal water safety cameras. An operatorfs
guide for Cctv was also being developed, along with an update to the existing guide to setting up
cameras to assist those stations that are thinking of using CCTV for the first time. He also explored
establishing a nation-wide website for CCTV to give greater access by our SAR partners.
As alluded to in the previous Annual Report, NCI Bembridge was officially confirmed by the MCA to
become operational on October 1" 2022, and remains the first and only NCI station within an active
HM Coastguard CRT facility.
Despite prolonged and concerted efforts to identify a more suitable location for the temporary NCI
trailer at Caister, Norfolk land thus a permanent site for a demountable unit), together with adverse
funding, council planning and local manning issues, the SDT advised that, unfortunately. the project
would have to be abandoned. The crew agreed and voted to close the station in September 2023.
The SDT formally became an integral part of the new SigEx process, with its members able to advise
and assist station teams as well as signing off bids sent to the Board of Trustees for approval.
Richard Saynor as Head of Stations Technology, and SDT, member was ideally placed to advise on
significant equipment acquisition whi15t continuing to manage the maintenance and refurbishment
of the NCI trailer fleet.
In November 2022, NCI received a substantial end-of-life donation towards the Browndown project,
which is the conversion of a derelict MOD observation tower at Stokes Bay, Hampshire. When
completed, this will be the final piece of the jigsaw for total NCI coverage of the Solent.
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Station Development- Ongoing Projects
October 2022 to September 2023
Anglesey
Brancaster
Replace trailer, relocate frorn Point Lynas to Moelfre
Replace trailer with demountable unit
Plan5 to replace/relocate trailer failed. Station closed.
Replace trailer with demountable unit
Station collapsed. Relocation plans toTh3net.
Replacement of lookout and CCTV
Creation of new stations at Minehead and Burnham
Cai5ter
Filev
Herne Bay
Lyme Bay
Sorner5et Coast
Steamer Point
Creation of satellite or CCTV in Christchurch Bay
Rebuild of MOD observation tower
Stoke$ Bay
10. Torbay
11. Whitstable.
Major trenching to provide on -grid power
Relocation to new site. new demountable unit.
4. Coastal and Water Safety ILSI
The purpose of NCI CWS is to offer safety information to the public, providing key safety messages
and local information to help them take safe decisions and actions so 'stay safe along the coast,.
Proactive engagement with the public is at the heart of this. Early discussions with HMCG and RNLI
were most helpful in setting the tone for our engagement. From the start we adopted a friendly,
helpful approach, providing safety information to help coastal/water users to make their own safe
and sensible decisions. We avoid giving instructions, advice or taking actions outside NCI'S bailiwick,
and do not engage in confrontation.
In 2023 NCI volunteers have been out and about over the busy summer period offering coastal
safety information to the public as part of the tharity's new proactive approach to safety. Some 30
NCI stations participated in CWS activity between April and October helping people to 'Stay Safe
Along the Coast,.
The chariws volunteer watchkeepers have always been a source of reliable information on local
conditions and hazards- but this year we provided additional training to many of our members
enabling them to offer face to face friendly and practical safety information to coastal users at
outreach locations away from the lookout.
Our teams attended a variety of venues and events including beach access points and car parks,
beach huts and gazebos on the promenade, sea safety days and community fun days. On manv
occasions we worked closely with RNLI and other local safety groups.

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All stations reported very positive reactions to NCI'S CWS activity and much interest in the safety
messages. The public were also interested in NCI in more widely and there was clearly added PR
value to being 'out and abouy.
Our friendly, non-confrontational approach providing information to help people make their own
safe decisions worked well. Engaging with the publit 'breaking the ice, to start conversations was
sometimes challenging but a friendly greetinE and thatty introduction worked well. Offering eye-
catching safety information cards or leaflets and small 'giveaways' for children was particularly
helpful.
The NCI safety messages were developed in consultation with, and are aligned to those of, HMCG
and RNLI. This led to changes in mid-summer to the national 'Float to Live, logos and advice required
updates to our CWS promotional items, information, and literature. All electronic material, A5
leaflets, wristbands, craft ID stitkers and phone pouches have been updated and new stock procured
will carry new IOEOS.
The NCI CWS training package was developed following advice from RNLI and incorporates elements
of the RNLI 'Engaging with the Public, module. The package covers public engagement, safety
messages and provides scenarios for group discussion.
Training was rolled out nationally to station Water Safety Officers, who then cascaded to their CWS
team members. Stations were broadly happy with the package and found the group discussions
particularly valuable. Completion of the training package as part of a one to one or group discussion
was and remains essential for all members involved in CWS activity.
NCI made available a range of CWS material and equipment to stations, including a 'Stay Safe AlonE
the Coast, feather flag, CWS pull up banner, posters, leaflets, child wrist band5, craft stickers and
waterproof phone pouches. All were in high demand and there were many requests and
suggestions for additional items.
5. Raising NCI Profile (PR and Marketing} ISH/Dcnsi
Publicity, press and marketing has been an area of inventiveness using both internal and external
resources. Some progress has been made in increasing awareness of NCI, particularly through social
media and the Southampton International Boat Show. Our stand at the boat show was well attended
and enthusiastically supported by watchkeepers from many stations giving their time and
experience. There remains much work to be done in promoting awareness of NCI.
6. National Funding and Fundraising
In JLJne this year the Board approved a recommendation that NCI should contract with a professional
fundraising agency, with a proven track record of supporting charities in developing and
implementing a fund-raising strategy, to assist NCI in developing and implementinE a fundraising
strateEY.
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In July, a contract was agreed with the recommended consultancy Charity Fundraising Ltd, and work
began on the development of a strategic fundraising plan for NCI.
Charity Fundraising Ltd were supported in their work by the Business Development Team comprising
Robert Thornton, lan Whalley and Stephen Hand. Input and help were also received from Graeme
Gordon and members of NCI Felixstowe.
Charity Fundraising submitted their report to the team, and we have worked through the
information provided and the conclusions and recommendations that the consultant has drawn. The
77-page report contains proposals for new fundraising initiatives for enhancing our ability to raise
funds from corporate, trust and individual giving sources. These will require some significant
changes in NCI organisation and processes including.
Implementing major changes to centralisation of station funds
Sethng up a sector-based community fundraising team to operate new national and local
fundraising initiative5.
Re-examining NCI branding and external messaging to support fundraising.
Recruiting resources specifically to work on submissions for funding to corporate and trust
bodies.
Creating and maintaining strong internal communications around the need for fundraising
beyond individual stations
These recommendations have formed the basis for a new fundraising programme of work for NCI in
2024.
The National Treasurer launched an important programme of work to implement new financial
reporting software which would provide the Trustees with improved visibility of the charity's
finances. This programme also incorporated the transltion of all charity bank accounts to a single
bank and will be fully documented in the report for 2023-24.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
In accordance with the NCI Constitution Ioctober 20201..
Election of Trustees
The Charity Constitution states that there should be not less than 5 nor more than 8 elected trustees;
one ex officio trustee,. and not more than 3 nominated or co-opted trustees. If the number of elected
trustees falls below 5 the remaining trustee or trustees may act only to call a meeting of the charity
trustees to appoint a new charity trustee.
Elected Trustees
NCI Trustees will be elected by the member Stations at the annual general meeting and will serve a
term of 3 years after which they must retire, however they may seek re-election Ito a maximum of 3
terms).

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Vacancies not filled at the annual general meeting, or that occur between annual general meetings,
may be filled. The member Stations or the Trustees may at any time decide to appoint a new Trustee,
whether in place of a Trustee who has retired or been removed, or as an additional Trustee, provided
that the limit specified on the number of Trustees would not as a result be exceeded.
Ex Offlclo Trustee
NCI'S Treasurer for the time being I'the office holder'l shall automatically, by virtue of holding that
office l'ex officio'l, be an NCI Trustee. If unwilling to act as a Trustee, the office holder may, before
accepting appointment as a Trustee, give notice in writing to the Trustees their unwillingness to act in
that capacity, or, after accepting appointment as a Trustee, resign. The office of ex officio Trustee will
then remain vacant until the office holder ceases to hold office.
Nominated Trustees
Corporate or unincorporated bodies, agencies, and other organisations I'the appointing bodVI, as
invited by the NCI Trustees, may each appoint one Trustee. Any appointment must be made at a
meeting held according to the ordinary practice of the appointing body. Each appointment must be
for a term of 3 years. Trustees so appointed have the same duty as the
other NCI Trustees, to act in the way they decide, in good faith, would be most likely to further NCI'S
purposes.
Co-opted Trustees
NCI Trustees may at any time, also appoint other fit and proper persons as Trustees. Co-opted
Trustees shall be reappointed on an annual basis following each AGM. Trustees so appointed have the
same duty as the other NCI Trustees, to act in the way they decide, in good faith, would be most likely
to further NCI'S purposes.
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NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
NCI in Number5
Personnel
2023 2022
2021
2020 2019 2018
Watchkeepers
2485 2608
2546
2,332
2,419 2,132
Trainees
450
408
385
355
344
328
Cadets
15
Others in Support roles
315
89
80
62
53
63
Stations
2023
2022
2021
2020.
2019
2018
No of Watchstations
60
59
| 56
56
56
54
No. of DFS
51
52
so
49
48
46
Percentage DFS
85
88
89
86
86
85
Total watchkeeper hours 284,931 274,152
215,113
146,408 280,514
265,139
Incidents
2023 2022 2021
2020 2019
2018
Total Number of Incidents
840 835
705
595 638
546
Incidents Inltlated by NCI
399 386 354
319 384
323
Incidents initiated by HMCG/others 441 449 351
276 254
223
Incidents requiring Lifeboat Rescue 348
370
288
240
242
225
Ves5e15 Logged
2023
2022
2021
2020.
2019
2018
Commercial Vessels 214,139 222,334 222,851 137,374 205,860 223,486
Leisure Vessels
415,163 424,763 410997 256,007 330,949 340,359
Military & Auxiliaries
4,792
6077
6729
4,752
6,919
6,048
Harbour Vessels etc.
24,178
23,953
23,426 17,882 26,500 26,698

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
REGIONAL SUMMARIES
Cornwall- Helen Simp50n
The High Sherriff of Cornwall chose the NCI in Cornwall as his charity for his term of office and visited
stations around the coast. In December 2022 he hosted a celebration presentation in recognition of
individual achievements. to many watch keepers from Cornwall.
All stations have raised incident reports showing a continued vigilance along the Cornish coast,
swimmers in difficulty and leisure activities being high on the reports.
Falmouth Coastguard have hosted a number of visits for the Cornish stations, which have been very
informative and supportive.
Boscastle celebrated its 20, anniversary in June 2023 holding a successful event on a very warm
summer5 day and Penzance celebrated a watchkeepers long service award of 25 years.
The 13 Cornish stations have had their fair share of challenging weather during 2022-23. St Agnes
Head an off the grid station lost all wind and solar power, Cape Cornwall have had a number of
equipment failures and Bass Point suffered significant water ingress. This has proved very
challenging for watchkeepers, but resilience and determination are always evident, and stations
have remained open throughout.
All stations have worked hard to attract volunteers and the excellent practice of sharing qualified
watch keepers between Charlestown and Polruan has been of great help to PolrLJan.
Nare Point have recently completed their creation of an information centre, with improved training
Porthscatho which closes for the winter period has carried out maintenance work and continues
with their training programme. During the summer they raised £1,000 in two hours at a local
collection.
Donations and fund raising has continued throughout the year and has meant that new Radars have
been installed at St Ives, with the support of Trinity House Funding, and a donation from a supporter
enabled Penzance to purchase their radar.
DFS- all station underwent their annual DFS, and good practices are being shared amongst stations,
with all working well within the competencies. Gwennap Head have very close links with the RNLI at
Sennen and regular training exercises on the AWLB for watchkeepers is invaluable.
A partnership with the South-west Coast Path Association was formed in the latter part of the year
and has got off to a good start. A number of the Southwest stations are stamping stations with
visitors already recorded as calling in.
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Stations have worked hard on fundraising. The Paya contactless card system has proved very
successful at the stations trialling the system, whereas other stations, supermarket and attendance
at events has been ongoing. Fund raising initiatives e.g. book sales and QR codes have all supported
funds.
Local press, TV and radio have covered features. with a regular Wildlife report given by St Ives on
Radio Cornwall.
Devon and Somerset- Gall Rendle
From being Sector Manager Gail Rendle took over as Regional Trustee from Chris Aps in April, with
Ivor lones now Sector Manager. The loveliest COLJnty in England* is favoured to have along its south
coast five NCI stations, namely, from east to west, Exmouth, Teignmouth, Torbay, Froward Point and
Prawle Point.
These stations ranEe from being sited on busy promenades IExmouth and Teignmouthl to sitting on
isolated, and not so isolated, headlands (Prawle Point and Torbayl or perched on a WW2 battery slte
close by the entrance to the river Dart (Froward Pointl.
All are fortunate enough to be on the South-west Coast Path and as such make the most of the
fund-raising opportunities that this busy trail allows. Robert Thornton at Prawle Point has led the
way in the promoting of fund-raising ideas and improvements to electronic fund-raising.
Given the high volume of water-based leisure activities along the south coast, it's not surprising that
between them over the 12 months covering this report the Devon stations clocked up a total of 121
incidents.
The gradual return to normality post-covid has highlighted the need to concentrate once more on
recruitment and training. While there remains some reluctance to dual man, this has not impinged
on any station's operational effectiveness.
Local collaboration involving three stations, RNLI and HMCG Liaison lat a meeting arranged by FPI
proved extremely worthwhile,. with all parties keen to expand and improve on this community co-
operation.
The post-covid DFS programme resulted in excellent reports for four of the Devon stations. Changes
of SM at Prawle Point, however, have delayed their DFS assessment.
New ASMS over the period have been Andy Westwood IFPI, Peter Oliver (Exmouthl and Bryan
Phillips IPP and since resigned). Andy and Peter have proved to be energetic, thoughtful, and
effective.
Of the challenges, structural and operational over the year, Torbay's probably topped the table
when their power and water supplies from a nearby dwelling were cut without notice. With support
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TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
from the BOT, Chris Arkell and his team showed determination and energy in keeping the station
running over this difficult time. After several challenging months the station, which received a
nomination for the Alan Richards Award for their efforts, finally received mains power.
Coastal Water Safety in Devon got off to a flying start over Easter with three Devon stations involved
in the pilot scheme. ExmoLJth's dynamic and expansive CWS programme led the way in what was
overall a very successful first year for this important venture. For their work with the programme
this station too was nominated for the Alan Richards Award.
The next loveliest county, Somerset, has had a temporary station INCI exhibition trailer T61 at
Minehead since early summer. Their ongoing recruitment and training programme has proved very
successful, with help, and loans of equipment from, and visits to, NCI Exmouth. Planning permission
for a new demountable has been received, which will release a donation of £25k from EDF Somerset
Community Funding in support of this cost.
Work continues finding NCI Burnham on Sea a home. This has proved challenging for SDT Project
Lead Phil Styles since the merger of two counci15 in Somerset. Despite Council-led delays, the
fledgling membership at Bos continue to meet, recruit and train, the latter with the generous
assistance of the Minehe3d TO. This station has also received a yet-to-be-released donation of £25k
from EDF Somerset Community Funding for station set-up.
*Who doesn't love the clanE of a gauntlet being thrown down I
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NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Dorset- Chris Aps
The Regional Trustee's NCI Stations in Dorset are, from West to East, Charmouth, Lyme Bay, Portland
Bill, St Alban's Head, Swanage, and Hengistbury Head. Although NCI Needles shares the Dorset
Sector manager, it comes under another Regional Trustee's responsibilities and is not included in
this report.
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D￿s￿lA0￿8
Dorset stations had a change of Trustee within this year, following the retirement of the previous
Liaison Trustee, Tim Colquhoun. Despite Eric Taylor being appointed NCI Head of Operations, he
remained as Sector Manager for the Dorset stations, and continued to work closely with Chris Apps
as the incoming Regional Trustee, with a joint visit to all the Dorset stations in 2023 to get a eyes-on
understanding of local issues, facilities, their teams, and aspirations.
The Dorset stations work particularly well together. This continued to be evident during 2022-23,
with regular small group/station manager meetings, successful co-operative fundraising events and
strong operational cohesion. To pick just two neighbouring stations as an example, NCI Swanage
sharing information with NCI St Alban's Head watchkeepers on passing vulnerable vessels, kayakers,
paddle boarders as they move out of sight is an established operational practice.
The Dorset coast has its own challenges and the year 2022-23 was no exception.
NCI St Alban's Head was heavily involved with a drug smuggling incident; by spotting the largest ever
drugs haul in Dorset. This has had the effect of an ever-increasing interaction with Border Force,
Marine Police, and other government agencies. Indeed, this coastline attracted an increasing level
of criminal activity, not only narcotic but also people smuggling. All Dorset stations reported visits
by Border Force during this period. Dorset geology was not to be left out and the precarious cliffs
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TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
near NCI Lyme Bay and NCI Charmouth lived up to their reputation with large cliff falls. Fortunately,
without loss of life.
Healthy collaboration with RNLI and CRT teams is a common thread in reports from all Dorset
stations, and a strong relationship exists between them and SAR partners. Lyme Bay, for example
attended RNLI management meetings as well as NCI visits to RNLI stations along the coast. Although
not easy to obtain exact figures for the 2022-23 period year outlined in this report, as an illustration
of artivity the combined Dorset NCI stations reported 126 incidents in the calendar year 2023.
Other highlights from Dorset stations included noteworthy recruitment and fundraising at NCI
Hengistbury Head combined with a high incident reporting rate. Essential and extensive repairs to
the lookout at NCI Portland Bill dominated their year, which also included modernising their radar
and medical equipment.
NCI Bembridge IIOWI is not a Dorset Station, but it falls under this Trustee's remit and is therefore
included. Because it represents a significant step forward for this Charity, it is reported here in a
little more detail.
On October 1" 2022, following a six-month trial of NCI watchkeepers working from the lookout of
the active HM Coastguard station and a careful bilateral evaluation, NCI Bembridge was given the
official go-ahead by MCA. Station development was entirely self-funded by successful presentations
to, and donations from, yacht clubs and marine-related organisations. The embryo NCI Bembridge
coordinated all six Solent NCI stations for the Round the Island Race and was involved in the
organisational safety aspects of the event. The Regional Trustee was privileged to attend the
inaugural AGM of NCI Bembridge and the election of Mike Batcheler as Acting Station Manager in
February 2023. Crucial to the success of this initiative for us was the ability of the NCI watchkeepers
to operationally co-exist with the CRT personnel. The latter have commented very favourably on the
contribution provided by National Coastwatch, and NCI Bembridge continues as the only NCI station
to operate within an active HMCG station.
Media imuge of NCI and CR5 teams during the trial initiative at HMCG Bembridge.
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TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
South and Solent-stephen Hand
The six stations in the South and Solent region are NCI Shoreham, NCI Gosport, NCI Lee-on-the-
Solent, NCI Needles, NCI Calshot Tower, and NCI Stone Point.
All the regional stations have been very busy especially during the high months of the summer. A
total of 124 SAR incidents were recorded during the period and every station showed an increase in
SA Activity over 2022. A worrying trend in the region is an increase in the number of incidents
involving attempted self-harm and suicide.
The south coast is an extremely popular destination for visitors from London and other inland
locations and several stations have been early contributors to our new coastal and water safety
information provision. We hope to add to their number in the second phase in 2024.
Highlights of the year for our region were 3 VlSIt in May to NCI Gosport by our Royal Patron
Ipicturedl and the formal opening of the NCI Stone Point satellite station to NCI Calshot.
During the year Jaye Isherwood succeeded Ron Hamilton as SM at Lee-on -the -Solent and Richard
Suggitt took over from Colin Church at Gosport. My thanks to the departing managers for their
sterling service and best wishes to their successors.
Southeast- David Crozier
Generally, the SE sector has continued to be busy with 45 incidents across the sector during the
period.
NCI Newhaven continues to attratt good recruiting levels, good fundraising and was involved in 23
incidents during the period.
NCI Folkestone continues to be robustly run with good local connections and was involved in 10
incidents during the period.
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TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
NCI Whitstable continues to work at getting a new site approved and was involved in 12 incidents
during the period.
NCI Thanet lex NCI Herne Bayl has been working hard to obtain a new site following their previous
building being structurally condemned. No incident figures are available as no station building is
operational yet but some watchkeepers have contributed to watches at NCI Whitstable.
East Coast-Linda Lawrence
NCI Filey is doing well and, although in one of the mobile units, they are increasing in volunteer
numbers. They have had some trouble with the owner of the shop that is situated behind them, but
the SM is dealing with it in a professional way. They have looked at other sites and this is ongoing.
NCI Hornsea's SM has stood down and Kath Robson lervois has taken over the role of ASM. She is
being supported by Sector Manager Rob Druce.
NCI Mablethorpe is falling into a bad state of repair and needs to be replaced. The Station is applying
for various grants. They have been very active in Water Safety and some watchkeepers have been
trained by the RNLI and working well with them.
NCI Chapel Point has an ongoing problem with the entrance to the lookout as it is shared by the
restaurant, if the restaurant isn't open, the watchkeepers cannot Eain access.
NCI Skegness's SM has had some problems with a couple of the watchkeepers, but she is being well
supported by her DSM and Sector Manager Rob Druce.
NCI Brancaster continues to move forward with positive applications to various funding that is
available in North Norfolk. Planning permission will be submitted for a permanent unit at the Royal
West Norfolk Golf CILJb. The RNLI are full of praise for the Station as their callouts have almost
halved during this past year.
NCI Wells next the Sea's ongoing watchkeeper problems have continued throughout the year. Two
watchkeepers have now been dismissed and the Station Manager although initially on leave of
absence, has resigned.
NCI Cromer's new CCTV system was sited high on the cliffs overlooking West RT his gave the
watchkeepers good views over West Runton, East Runton and Cromer beaches.
NCI Mundesley's last two Station Managers died of cancer and the then Head of Operations
supported them until an ASM could be elected. Andy Potter stepped up and immediately showed
strong commitment to the Station.
NCI Caister had over two years using one of the mobile units and seeking places along the coastline
where they could eventually site a demountable. Nowhere could be found and after many meetings
if was decided that it just was not viable to continue, and the station closed on 31" August 2023.
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TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
NCI Gorleston experienced a couple of SM changes during the year and the last ASM resigned with
immediate effect in July. The DSM'S carried on until someone could be elected. Unfortunately, this
was another situation where no one wanted the position.
NCI Felixstow is excellent. it is run by an extremely competent SM, the training system is well
thought out. They have various CCTV cameras, giving them a wide coverage of the area. They have
various 'open days,, which relates to good fund raising and increase in new members.
NCI Southend made moves Wlth the Coastguard to share a lookout in Southend but eventually it was
decided that the area was too small to accommodate both crews. Talks have begun on the prospect
of having CCTV to cover the area with monitors in NCI Southend unit.
NCI Canvey Island's SM Grahame Harris continues to run a very good Station, they have excellent
support from the local yacht club and locally good fundraising.
Wales and NW- Phil Styles
W8le$& NorthK*
EnEland RcOon
The Region covers a total of 10 stations from Barry in South
Wales to Fleetwood Lancashire Northwest England
Five of the Station's report into MRCC Milford Haven and five
report into MRCC Holyhead.
H￿•ad
The region has two Sector Managers Tom Scrimgeour
covering the south and Martin Cripps covering the north.
The stations are Nells Point, St Donats Bay, Porthcawl, Worms
Head, Wooltack Point, Porthdinllaen, Rhoscolyn, Point Lynas,
Llandudno & Fleetwood.
Incident Stats Oct 22 to Sept 24
nGldolit*
MCAlnltsltsd
Roqulrlng
Llfeboatsupport
All Statlon8
169
68
77
The 10 stations dealt with 169 Incidents during the period, which equates to 20Yo of all the NCI
incidents recorded during this period.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Due to the high tidal ranges up to Ilmetres in the Bristol Channel and the large areas of sand banks
to the north of the region, tidal cut offs made up the highest caLJses of incidents at 30°A, followed by
Paddle Boarders at 18Yo.
HM Coastguard - All stations had and continue to have excellent working relationship with the two
MRCC at Holyhead & Milford with regular visits and online Teams meetings being held during the
period. Year on year we see an increase in the number of times the MRCC request
assistance/support from the NCI stations in the region. Some NCI stations in the region have made
presentations to local CRT regarding what the NCI do and offer from their local teams.
RNLI. Stations with local RNLI lifeboat stations have created close ties including in some Cases
sharing water safety activities.
Station Specific.
All stations as can be seen from the stats have been very busy but below are some of the highlights
or key actions taken.
Llandudno has had a very challenging period having to rebuild a new team and re-establish the
station on the West Shore at Llandudno. They are to be applauded that they now are back on track
and recruiting new members.
Point Lynas found themselves without a station as the landowners terminated the lease, but with
the support of the NCI Station development team, and some local searching by the Point Lynas crew,
they managed to secure a site at Amlwch and are currently working out of an NCI Transportable
station. They have also secured a final site at Moelfre to the east of the current station on Anglesey.
Porthdinllaen completed its hook up to mains electricity and followed this up with refurbishment to
its badly leaking doors and windows ensuring a far nicer working environment for its crew.
Wooltack Point has alw3yS Struggled to recruit new members but, due to the tenacity of the Station
manager, they are seeing an uptick in recruitment which bodes well for the station to increase its
opening hours.
Worms Head deservedly won the Alan Richards award in April 2023 for its work at Worms Head
causeway reducing the number of people being cut off by the incoming tides.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
St Donat's Bay.
In April 2023 the station had a very
successful visit from HRH Princess Anne
4 who presented certificates to the
station's first Cadet group from UWC
Atlantic college.
This has been followed up by another
new cadet intake in September.
In July the station passed its first DFS
inspection with flying colours.
Finally, thanks. Thanks to Nick Rogers Station manager Nells Point who stood down at the end of
Sept 2023 after serving 6 years as SM. Thanks to the 327 NCI Volunteers who gave over 68,000
volunteer hours over the period to support the safety of others along the coast and out at sea of
Wales & the Noth West of England.
Dai iuwm chi
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TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
FINANCIAL REPORT IGG)
Central Reserves and Contingency
NCI maintains central reserves which include a low/medium risk long term investment with the aim
of future proofing the Charity and establishing a stream of sustainable operating surpluses. We
retain a readily accessible contingency balance to address unexpected or emergency events such as
flooding, roof damage or lightning strikes.
Legacies and Donations
In November of 2022, the Charity was informed of a £85,000 legacy from the Estate of Robin Barett
for the reconstruction of the Browndown site for NCI use, or if that proved impractical, for the
development of other NCI Stations.
A further amount of £3,182 was received in November 2022 from the Estate of the late Judi Gifford.
With the amounts received in 2019-20 and 2021-22 this takes the overall amount received to
£58,853.
In April 2023, the estate of the late Mr Norman C Tricks, donated a legacy of £1,000. Also in April
2023, the NCI received a bequest of £10,000 from the estate of Mr Christopher Grose, and a further
bequest of £10,000 from the estate of Mr Alan G Smith.
VAT
With effect from 1st April 2015, qualifying charities as defined by section 33D of the VAT Act 1994
are able to reclaim VAT charged on non-business supplies and services. At 30th September 2023 NCI
has successfully reclaimed £88,692 in VAT in total in the year.
Reserves Policy
In November 2016, the Trustees established an investment fund of £250,000, invested with
Rathbones Investment Management. Based on projections on income and expenditure, it was
envisaged that the investment fund would be reviewed after 5 years. During the financial year
2022/23 this was reviewed and after some consideration the Trustees agreed to retain Rathbones.
These reserves have been required to be accessed over the year in question and stood at £178,091
as at 30 September 2023.
Treatment of Restricted Fixed Assets
The purchase of an asset using restricted funds has been considered to meet in full the restrirtion
imposed on the original donation. The present treatments are-
The purchase of an asset with restricted funds in line with the stipulated restriction is treated
as the fullilment of the restriction.
The purchased asset is treated as an unrestricted asset.
The restricted fund holding on the balance sheet will be shown.
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NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE THE TRUSTEES OF NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
I report to the The trustees on my examination of the financial siatements of National COasb￿ateh Institution {the
charity) for the year ended 30 Seplember 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the The trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordan
with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's fin8n¢ial ststemenls carried out under section 145 of the 2011
A¢t. In Carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the charity's gross in¢ome exceeded £250,000 your oxaminer must bg a member of a body listed in section
145 of the 2011 Act. l ¢onfimi that l am qualified to Ljndertake the examination because l am a member of Rouse
Partners LLP, which is one of the listed bodies.
Your attention is drawn lo the fact that the Charity has prepared financial slalements in accordance with Accounting
and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in preference lo the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl
of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred lo in the exlanl regulations but has now been
withdrawn.
l understsnd that this has been done in order for financial ststements to provide a true and fair view in accordance
with Gonerally A¢¢opled Accounting Pra¢li¢e effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
I have cowpleted my examination. I confirm that no matters have come lo my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act,. or
Ihe financial statements do not accord wilh those records., or
the financial slalements do not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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 financial statements to be reached.
Rouse Partners LLP
Susan Drummond FCCA
55 Slalion Road
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 1QL
Dated..
29 July 2024
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NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Unrastricted Rastricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Total
2023
2022
Notès
Incorne from:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
Investments
407,638
248,889
147,742
555,380
248,889
455,149
251,253
9,417
145,185
600,334
251,253
9,417
Total income
656,527
147,742
804,269
715,819
145,185
861,004
Expenditure on=
Raising funds
Charitable activities
134,132
762,223
134,132
792,106
116,574
673,037
116,574
693,077
29,883
20,040
Totsl expenditure
896,355
29,883
926,238
789,611
20,040
809,651
Net losses on
investments
18,7231
18,7231
131,9381
131,9381
Net incomellexpenditurel and
movement in funds
1248,5511
117,859
1130,6921
1105,7301
125,145
19,415
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances a11 October
2022
1,161,016
156,261
1,317,277
1,266,746
31,116 1,297,862
Fund balances at 30
September 2023
912,465
274,120 1,186,585
1,161,016
156,261
1,317,277
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.
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NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
2023
2022
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangiblè assets
Investments
10
11
293,194
183,808
368,788
337,239
477,002
706,027
Current assats
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
12
13
5,047
29,586
603,215
7,115
729,470
736,585
637,848
Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln
ono ygar
14
27,002
26,598
Nel current assets
709,583
611,250
Total assets less current liabilities
1,186,585
1,317,277
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
un￿strICted funds
15
274,120
912,465
156,261
1,161,016
1,186,585
1,317,277
The financial statements were approved by the The trustees on
Mr S Hand
Trustee
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NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
2023
2022
Notes
Cash flows from op8ratlng actlvltles
Cash (absorbed byllgenerated from
operations
20
118,4531
146,223
Investlng actlvltl•s
Purchase of tsngible fixed assets
Investments cash lo cash in hand
PLJrchase of other investments
Proceeds from disposal of other investments
Investment inwme received
1186,5261
13,6341
121,0221
74,010
1,063
135,3751
180,083
Net cash generated froml{used inl
investing activities
144,708
1136,1091
N¢t Cash used In flnanclng actlvltl¢s
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
126,255
10,114
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
603,215
593,101
Cash and ¢ash equivalents at end of year
729,470
603,215
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Accountlng pollcles
1.1 Accounting ¢onvention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the
Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland"
I'FRS 102.1 and the Charities SORP "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 IFRS 1021" leffective 1 January 20191. The charity is a Public
Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only lo
the extent reqLJired to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Ststement of
Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of
Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial slalemenls, the The trustees have a reasonable expectation that the
charity has adequate resources to continue in operation81 existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the The
trustees Continue to adopt the going cOn￿M basis of a¢¢ounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charltable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the The trustees in furtheran￿ of their charitsble
objectives.
Reslricled funds are subject lo specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the reslricled funds are set out in the notes lo the financial slalemenls.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performan￿ conditions have been met.
the amoLJnis can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income lax recoverable in
relation lo donations received under GiftAid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on re￿Ipl or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an irllpending dislribulion,
the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is Irealed as a
conlingenl asset.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a
Ihird paty, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be reqLJired in settlement, and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and
shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single
activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and
support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis
consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Accounting policies
Icontinuedl
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured al cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the Cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bas&s'.
Leasehold land and buildings
Planl and equipment
at varying rates on ¢ost
25 /D on reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the differen￿ between the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments are initially measLJred al transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are
subsequently measured at fair value at ea¢h reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net
in¢omellexpenditLJrel for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.
1.8 stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and nel realisable value, after making due allowan￿ for obsolete and
slow moving items.
1.9 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basi¢ Financial Instruments, and Se¢tion 12
'Other Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net
basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Baslc flnanclal assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cosl using the effective
interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is
measured al the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rale of interest. Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Baslc Ilnanclal Ilabllltles
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised al transaction price unless
the arrangement conslitules a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present
value of the future payments discounted at a market rale of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried al amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations lo pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current Iiabililies rf payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-currenl liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially al
transaction price and subsequently measured al amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Accounting policies
Icontinuedl
Dorecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity s conlraclual obligations expire or are discharged or
can￿lled.
1.10 Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tsx on its charitable activities.
1.11 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday enlillement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
re￿ived.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed
to lerminale the ernployrnenl of an employee or lo provide lerminalion benefits.
1.12 Legacies
Legacies are recognised on a case by case basis where the receipt of the legacy is considered probable and
the amount can be measured reliably. A receipt will be probable if there has been a grant of probate.. the
executors have estsblished that there are sufficient assets in the estsle lo pay the legacy, after settling any
liabilities, and any conditions 8lla¢hed to the legacy are either within the Control of the ¢h8rily or have been
met. Where legacies have been notified to the Charity, or the Charity is awa￿ of the granting of probate and
the criteria for in¢ome recognition have not boen mel, then the legacy is treated as a ¢onlingonl asso1 and
disclosed if material.
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the The trustees are required to make judgements,
estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other
factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underfying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
eslimales are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestrl¢ted Restrl¢t•d
funds
funds
2023
2023
Totsl Unr¢$trl¢ted R¢$trl¢ted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Total
2023
2022
Donations and gtfts
407,638
147,742
555,380
455,149
145,185
600,334
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NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Incomo from othèr tradlng actlvltlès
Unrestri¢ted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
Shop income
Letting and licensing arrangernenls
247,923
966
251,253
Other trading activities
248,889
251,253
Income from investments
Unrestrl¢ted Unrestrl¢ted
funds
funds
2023
2022
Rental income
Interest re¢eivable
8,354
1,063
9,417
Expenditure on raising funds
Unrèstrictod Unrostrictèd
funds
funds
2023
2022
Fundraising and publicity
Other fundraising costs
134,132
116,574
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NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Charltablè actlvltlès
Operating Operating
¢oastal
¢oastal
stations
stations
2023
2022
Depreciation and impairment
Direct Costs
75,594
377,742
89,361
468,131
453,336
557,492
Share of support costs
338,770
135,585
792,106
693,077
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
762,223
29,883
673,037
20,040
792,106
693,077
Gains and lossès on investmènts
Unrestri¢ted Unrestri¢ted
funds
funds
2023
2022
Gainslllossesl arising on..
Revaluation of investments
Sale of investments
134,7571
2,819
18,7231
18,7231
131,9381
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tsxation on its activities because all its in¢ome is applied for ¢haritsble purposes.
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NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
10 Tanglble flxed assèts
Lea8ehold
land and
bulldln98
Plant and
equlpm?nt
Total
Cost
At 1 October 2022
436,956
392,867
829,823
At 30 September 2023
436,956
392,867
829,823
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 October 2022
Depreciation charged in the year
231,587
34,739
229,448
40,855
461,035
75,594
At 30 September 2023
266,326
270,303
536,629
Carrying amount
At 30 September 2023
170,630
122,564
293,194
At 30 September 2022
205,369
163,419
368,788
11 Fixed asset investments
Listed
investments
Cost or valuatlon
At 1 October 2022
Additions
Valuation ¢hanges
Dividends
Management fees
Disposals
337,239
35,375
3,897
6,179
13,6671
1195,2151
At 30 September 2023
183,808
Carrylng amount
At 30 September 2023
183,808
At 30 September 2022
337,239
12 Stocks
2023
2022
Finished goods and goods for resale
5,047
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NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
13 Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year-
Trade debtors
Other debtor5
250
6,865
3,816
25,770
7,115
29,586
14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
Other tsxation and social security
Trade Creditors
Accruals and deferred income
2,800
24,202
20,598
6,000
27,002
26.598
1 S Restricted funds
The reslricled funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust
subject lo specific conditions by donors as lo how they may be used.
At 1 October
2022
Incoming
resources
Rasourc•s
expanded
At30
Saptembar
2023
Station fund
Trinity House
67,756
88,505
114,202
33,540
122,7291
17,1541
159,229
114,891
156,261
147,742
129,8831
274,120
Previous yèar:
At 1 Octobèr
2021
Incoming
rèsources
R•sourc•s
expandèd
At30
Sèptember
2022
Station fund
Trinity House
31,116
40,185
105,000
13,5451
116,4951
67,756
88,505
31,116
145,185
120,0401
156,261
Trinity House figure relales to waler safety and integration with the coastguard.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
16 Unrestrlctad funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended b818nces of donations 8nd grants which are
not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be ustrd. These include
designated funds which have been sel aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
At 1 October
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Gains and
losses
At30
September
2023
General funds
Designated
funds
637,770
656,527
{896,3551
523,246
18,7231
912,465
523,246
1523,2461
1,161,016
656,527
1896,3551
18,7231
912,465
Previous year-
At 1 October
2021
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Gains and
losses
At30
September
2022
General funds
Designated
funds
743,500
715,819
1789,6111
131,9381
637,770
523,246
523,246
1,266,746
715,819
1789,6111
131,9381
1,161,016
17 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Restricted
funds
2023
Total
2023
Fund balances at 30 September 2023 are represented by:
Tangible assets
Investments
Current assetsllliabililiesl
293,194
183,808
435,463
293,194
183,808
709.583
274,120
912,465
274,120
1,186,585
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NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
17 Analysis of net assets between funds
Icontinuedl
Unrestricted
funds
2022
Restricted
funds
2022
Total
2022
Fund balances at 30 September 2022 are represented by:
Tangible assets
Investments
Current assetsllliabililiesl
368,788
337,239
454,989
368.788
337,239
611,250
156,261
1,161,016
156,261
1,317,277
18 Related party transactions
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 September 2023.
The Trust has reimbursed the truslees with £18,165 12022.. £21,867) in respect of travel costs,
accommodation, subsistence and other ancillary costs being monies necessarily incurred in the pursuance of
the Trust's business.
19 Analysls of change$ In net fund$
The charity had no material debt during the year.
20 Cash generated from operations
2023
2022
(Deficilysurpus for the year
1130,6921
19,415
Adjustments for..
Investment income recognised in stslemenl of financial activities
Lossllgainl on disposal of investments
Fair value gains and losses on investments
Depreciation and impairment of tsngible fixed assets
11,0631
12,8191
34,757
89,361
8,723
75,594
Movements in working capital..
Decreasellincreasel in stocks
Decrèasellincreasel in debtors
Increase in creditors
5,047
22,471
4114
17601
14,7951
12,127
Cash (absorbed by}Igenerated from operatlons
118,4531
146,223
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