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Cullompton Swimming Pool Campaign

27 Fore Street Cullompton Devon, EX15 1JS

Registered Charity 1161344

Annual Report 1[st] April 2020 – 31[st] March 2021 Cullompton Swimming Pool Campaign Annual Report 1[st] April 2020 – 31[st] March 2021

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

SUMMARY OF THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CHARITY AS SET OUT IN THE CONSTITUTION

To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Cullompton, Devon, and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants.

SUMMARY OF THE MAIN ACTIVITIES IN RELATION TO THESE OBJECTS

The main activities of the Campaign at this stage are:

• To raise funds towards a local target of £200,000

• To investigate future grant and match-funding opportunities

• To seek donors, sponsors and benefactors

• To work with a Leisure Consultant to assist with liaison with MDDC,

• NHP, Landowner and other stakeholders

• To work with an architect to develop a design for the complex that

• meets as many local requirements as possible

• To develop a business plan that accurately illustrates the complex in

• operation and provides financial information to show it will be a viable business

• To promote the Campaign throughout the catchment area and gain

• buy-in from potential users.

The Campaign runs a charity shop in Cullompton, which is the main source of income.

Additional fundraising events are organised by the committee throughout the year.

REPORT OF ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2020 - 2021

REPORT FROM THE CHAIR

Well, what an interesting year it has been. Never did we expect we would have to close our shop due to a worldwide pandemic, nor did we expect zoom conferencing, wearing face masks, and using hand sanitiser would become part of our new normal daily life.

I would like to take this opportunity to say well done and thank you to all the trustees, committee members and volunteers for adapting throughout our ever-changing world. And for all your hard work over the last year, thank you for sticking this us when we were all unsure what was going to happen. We really do have a fantastic team.

Special thanks go to Lynn Craddock the Shop Co-ordinator and Rachael Hall the Shop Supervisor for helping make the shop such a success and putting in such long hours. And to Meryle who has also given many hours to support the campaign as treasurer.

Not forgetting all the volunteers working in the shop, who have been willing to step up and take on extra roles and responsibilities without whom we would not be able to continue the daily running of the shop.

It has been an usual and difficult year with the covid pandemic. Our events and fundraising have had to take a back seat whilst our volunteers have focused time and effort keeping our charity shop open which has been our main source of income and funding.

The campaign still needs volunteers with skills to help us achieve more and move the champaign forward. The Trustees are looking for people with the following knowledge, skills and experience; business and strategic skills, marketing / social media and a working knowledge of swimming pools. In an ideal world we would like to have two volunteers

working in the shop at all times. If you have a few hours spare a week we would love to hear from you.

Once again thank you to everyone for their continued support over the last year.

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It is only with your commitment, the Campaign has found a new normal and will continue to increase funds, as we come out of this unusual year on the other side.

Few dates as reminders Our charity shop closed on 19[th] March due to covid 19.

Reopened on 12[th] April with restrictions in place.

Catherine Margrie, Chairperson, Cullompton Swimming Pool Campaign, NOVEMBER 2021

PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT

The Trustees have had due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

REPORT FROM THE TREASURER

The Cullompton Swimming Pool accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2021 have been prepared for us by VA Accountancy in Uffculme. We appreciate them giving up their time to support the Campaign for the fourth year running.

Our shop profit, this year is down £18,111 on last year due to covid closure

Our total surplus income is £ 14,837

We were lucky to receive a government grant of £10,000 during the pandemic which helped us with shop rental whilst we were closed.

The campaign has had a successful year adding to the bank balance.

We have not done so many outside events due to not having the number of volunteers to run these events.

The shop has unfortunately had a bad year due to covid closures with

sales totalling £9,729 Plus we were awarded a £10,000 government grant totalling £20,166 Less out goings.

This leaves us with a bank balance of £73,479.83 plus £130,000 in a saving bond

Our total fund raising to date is: £ 203,479.83

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

TYPE OF GOVERNING DOCUMENT

Constitution last modified 9[th] September 2015.

HOW THE CHARITY IS CONSTITUTED

Charitable Incorporated Organisation (foundation).

TRUSTEES AND COMMITTEE SELECTION METHOD

The policy and general management of the Campaign is directed by the Board of Trustees.

The Chair, Vice-Chair and Treasurer of the Campaign are the Chair, ViceChair and Treasurer of the Trustees and main committee. Officers and members of the main committee are elected at the AGM. Co-options to the Board of Trustees and committee are permitted during the year if a position becomes vacant.

Trustees are required to meet the standards set out in the trustee’s role profile and be able to demonstrate they have the skills, knowledge and experience required by the Board of Trustees.

The Trustees term is three years. They may remain as a Trustee for three consecutive terms.

A full list of those who were Trustees and Elected Members from 1[st] April 2020 – 31[st] March 2021 is below.

TRUSTEES AND ELECTED MEMBERS DURING 1[ST] APRIL 2020 – 31[ST] MARCH 2021

Main Committee Officers:

Chair: Catherine Margrie Treasurer: Meryle Staddon Shop Supervisor/Secretary – Rachael Hall Shop co-ordinator – Lynn Craddock

Trustees:

Catherine Margrie Liza Oxford-Booth Lynn Craddock Rachael Hall Meryle Staddon

Elected Members Main Committee

Catherine Margrie (Chair) Meryle Staddon (Treasurer) Rachael Hall (Secretary) Liza Oxford-Booth Lynn Craddock

APPROVAL

This report was approved by the Trustees at the AGM on Monday 1[st] November 2021 and signed by

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Catherine Margrie, Chairperson

…………………………………………………………… Meryle Staddon, Treasurer