2023-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] April 2022 to 31[st] March 2023

Charity name: Holme Pierrepont Canoe Club

Charity registration number: 1162096

Objectives and Activities

Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	To promote community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities for all aspects of the sport of canoeing and paddlesports.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Provision of coached paddlesport sessions Provision of training in related activities i.e. First Aid, Safety and Rescue Provision of coaching and examination in British Canoeing paddlesports awards. Coaching for participation in paddlesport competition i.e. Slalom, Raft Racing and Freestyle competitions.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	The trustees have had due regard to ensure that the activities provided are for the public benefit in so far as they are open to anyone and provide health benefits through increased exercise and recreation.

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Contribution made by volunteers	Contribution made by volunteers	The club wishes to acknowledge the considerable contribution from volunteers who support all functions of this club. Without the dedicated support of these volunteers the club would not run or offer activities. Volunteers fill all the trustee positions, offer coaching and Courses, deliver competitions and support paddlers. Volunteers also take responsibility for the maintenance of club equipment, and the club compound.

Achievements and Performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.

During the year the club widened the offer that was made to paddlers, and ensured that safety training was at the core of what we offered. This included delivering the new paddle safer training created by British Canoeing. As more people take up paddling the club sees itself having a key role in offering education and basic skills training to all who might want to start paddling. To encourage acquisition of basic skills the club funds the cost of the Discover and Explore Awards for all paddlers. Our Saturday morning sessions are open to anyone, and temporary membership is available giving them the opportunity to access the sessions and try out paddling in a safe environment.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Income has remained steady with paddling income down somewhat from last year, partially due to a loss of paddling sessions due to poor weather during the winter, and a decrease in the number of slalom paddlers within the club. After the large purchases the previous year, less has been spent on equipment this year and a review of equipment will be undertaken. Greater income and expenses have been incurred for pool sessions, as the freestyle section have started running their own pool sessions at Clifton pool, releasing spaces for other paddlers on the Saturday sessions.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	The reserves held have increased slightly from the previous year and remain suitable for the ambitions of the club. A proportion of the reserves are held for the refurbishment of the compound to generate more storage space.
Amount of reserves held	£47147

Structure, Governance and Management

Structure, Governance	and Management
Type of governing document	Constitution
How is the charity constituted?	Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Elected by members at the AGM

Additional information

Relationship with any related parties

The club is affiliated to British Canoeing and is also part of the Talent Club Partnership, which involves support from a member of the British Canoeing support team. We had a relationship with Severn Trent Water through their community grant for the Rafters against Rubbish and we have now started to build a relationship with the Canals and Rivers Trust. We have relationship with SERCO the managing agents for the National Watersports Centre where the club is based.

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Holme Pierrepont Canoe Club
Other name the charity uses	HPPCC
Registered charity number	1162096
Charity’s principal address	21 Field Avenue, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE12 9SH
Charity’s operating address	The National Watersports Centre Adbolton Lane Nottingham NG12 2LU

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
	Dawn Scott	Chair of Trustees		AGM
	Ian Scott	CoachingOfficer		AGM
	Andrew Steel	Whitewater		AGM
	Liam Brown	Slalom		AGM
	Ian Law	Secretary		AGM
	Trevor Tarlton- Weatherall	Recreation		AGM
	Andrew Brown	Stand up Paddleboarding		AGM
	Andrew Good	Freestyle		AGM
	Christopher Newcombe	Youth		AGM
	Beth Kirby	Raft Racing		AGM
	Robin Randall	Treasurer		AGM
	David Guntrip	Touring		AGM

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the Charity’s trustees.

Signature
Fully name	Dawn Scott
Position	Chair of Trustees
Date	14/04/2024

Holme Pierrepont Canoe Club Financial Statements for the 12 Months to 31st March 2023 Current Ytzr Prior Year Revenue Income Mernbership Fee5 Paddling Fees Pool Session fees Event Income Grants Course Fees Miscellaneous Asset Sale5 Interest Income 6.960 31.835 7.345 9,647 9.375 8,185 38.912 3,824 5.285 3,577 330 600 341 560 181 Total In¢ome 66,244 60,717 Empendityre Water Fee5 Pool Hire Insurance Rent and Rates BCU Afriliation Equipment purchases Repairs and Maintenance Event Costs Training Provision Grants and Bursaries Cornputer Costs Miscellaneous linc bank charges etcl 9.785 6.049 1,513 1,666 905 6,019 41 8,753 23,635 2.4Lh) 414 1.376 10,199 3,566 1,399 1,581 773 19,074 1,064 5,271 25,395 154 1,163 Total Expenditure 62,556 69.639 Surplusl IDefi¢itl 3.688 -8.922 Statement of Assest and Liabilities Openin8 Reserves Surplus/Deficit 43.459 52.381 -8,922 CI05ing Reserves 47,147 43.459 Cash at Bank Creditors and Deferred Income 55,579 -8,432 53,425 -9,966 47,147 43,459 Chairperson Treasur•r Dawn Scott Date.. Robin Randall Date= Ik /?/zs Auditor Guy Date.. on 14 IIlzo23