Shap ope.n, air:, ,. swimming pool Annual Report and Accounts for the year ending 31 March 2025 Charity Number: 1162318
Shap OF air swlmmlng pool Sha Swimmin Pool: Trustees Annual Re ort 2025 Objectlves and activitle8 of the pool Shap Swimming Pool was established as a Community Interest Organisation (CIO) on 19 June 2015 to manage Shap Open Air Swimming Pool. The pool has been open since 1987, on land provided by the Parish Council and Lowther Estate. It was established after years of dedicated fundraising by the villagers of Shap. The pool is widely used by the local community as well as visitors and operates during the late spring and summer, typically late May to early September. It is run entirely by volunteers although does train and employ lifeguards each season. The pool is used by local schools for school swimming lessons, as well as other community groups such as Cubs and sports clubs. It offers season tickets and private pool hire as well as a small shop for the sale of drinks and snacks during pool opening hours. The agreed objective of the CIO is: "The promolion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefits of the inhabltants of, and visitors to, Shap, by the provision of a swimmlng pool." This is broken down into specific aims to: Provide access to swimming facilities for local people of Shap and the surrounding area Support the provision of swimming lessons for local children through the school, sports clubs and other local groups Attract new and returning visitorsltourists to Shap village, to increase visitor income for the pool and other local businesses Chalr's re ort at AGM October 2024 Overview of season actlvlty As a committee it has been a hard year again due to low number. Overall. it was a very good season for the pool and its users with a lot of positive feedback, We opened at the end of May and started with a free swim for the youth club children at the beginning of the half term holiday. We closed Monday and Tuesday throughout the whole season to try and save some money and due to low volunteer numbers. We got funding to be able to replace the filters and we are looking at getting other funding to go towards paying for a new pool liner, windows and doors and general upkeep of the pool
Shap -op&ii air swlmming poo The pool wasn't as well used throughout the seasons. We had 1610 (6049 (2833)) attendees and 3100 (5519 (4586) bookings through the season. We had 27 (48 (41) private hires, a triathlon, Swim4all weekly session and 4 naturist swims. All these groups have already have shown interest for next year with some new groups looking for regular swims. The weather was really against us this year and the big drop in attendance shows that. We had a good response from swimmers this year. The water temperature was a lot better this year. Most who used the pool were very satisfied with a lot of repeat custom. We will more than likely close 2 days a week again next year. Volunteers were offered a free season ticket to try and encourage more people to support us. We did struggle with getting volunteers for the shop, so we are looking to use the lifeguards more. Future plans Looking forward to next year, we are looking to raise funds for a range of improvements. We will be Installing a new filter, and we also need to price up a pool liner, new shop window and new doors throughout. We are also looking at an air source heat pump to help reduce utility bills. As far as we are aware only 2 lifeguards (Michael and Katie) will return. Grace may do the school swimming lessons, We need more committee members to help with the running of the pool. Lauren Jackson will replace Sarah as treasurer. We would like to thank Sarah for her hard work as our treasurer over the last 5 years. Thank you We have a lot of other people to thank.. Our lifeguards Matthew, Robbie, Katie, Grace and Mlchael. Byron for rebuilding the walls and installing the hand rail. Correct Flow for work they have done. Peter Williams for filling the pool up. All our volunteers
Shap opell. air swimming pool INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SHAP SWIMMING POOL I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 Maich 2025, whlch are sel out on page 5. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The Trustees (who are also directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responslble for the prepaiallon of the accounls. The Irustees consider that an audit is not required for Ihls period under seclion 14412) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Acll, that the audll requirement of Regulation 10 11) la) of the Charilles Accounts (Scolland) Regulations 2006 does not apply. and Ihat an Independent examlnallonls needed. Havlng satisfied myself that the charlty Is not subject lo audit under company law and is eligible for independenl examlnallon, il Is my responsibility to.. examlne the accounts under secllon 145 of the 2011 Act and under section 44 (1) Ic) of the Charilles and Trustees Investment (Scollandl Act 2005; lo follow the procedures laid down in the general diieclions given by the Charity Commission undeT section 14515}(b} of the 2011 Act, and to slate whether partlcular matters have come to my attention. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT My examination was cairied out In accordance with the general Dlrectlons glven by the Charity Commis$lon and in accordance with Regulalion 11 of the Charities Accounts {Scollandl Regulations 2006. An ex8mlnalSon Includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts PTesenled with those records. It also Includes conslderalion of any unusual items OT disclosures In the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees ¢oncernlng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provSde all the evldence that would b8 required in an audit and consequently no oplnlon Is glven as to whether the accounts present a'lfue and falr vlew, and the report Is Ilmlled to those matters sel out In the statement. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT In connection with my examlnation, no matter has come.to my attenllon whl¢h glves me reasonable cause lo belleve Ihat In any materlal respect the requlrements: lo keep accounting records in accordance wllh section 386 of the Companies Act 2006, section 44 {1 Ila) of the Charilies and Tiuslees Investment {Scolland) Act 2005 and Regulation 4 of th8 Charilles Accounts (Scollandl Regulations 2006., and lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting Tecords, compSy with the accounting requiiement$ of seGlion 396 of the Companles Act 2006, wllh regulallon 8 of the Charities Accounts {Scotland) Regulation5 2006 and with the methods and prSnclpal$ of the Slalemenl of Recommended Practice.. Accountin9 and Reporting by Charllles. have not bèen met, or to whtch, in my opinion, attentlon should be drawn In order to enable 8 proper underslandlng of the accounts lo be reached. Danny Roper, Chartored Accountant Robinson Udale Ltd, Chartefed Accountants and Registered Auditors The Old Bank 41 King Street, Penrilh Cumbrla, C DATE.......
Shap op&ii air swimming pool Treasurer's Re ort at AGM October 2024 The statement of accounts accompanies this report. Running costs continue to be more expensive than in the past. Chemicals for the pool treatment and utility bills remain high and income only covers the running costs, meaning that any unplanned repairs or other costs, alongside any improvements we want to make must be met by grant funding. We are grateful for the work of our new grants officer, Amy McGowan, who has sourced funding for the new filters and additional funding for pool running costs. Grants received.. Westmorland and Furness Council,. annual rural pools grant for running costs £1,983 W&F Council: grant for water treatment course £200 Cumbria Community Foundation: grant for new filters £3,500. Freida Scott Foundation.. grant for new filters £2,000 Shap Community Enterprise: £10,000 for new filters Shap Community Enterprise.. £4,000 for new poolslde door and shop window Sport England: grant for running costs (to be spent in 2025-26) £20,000 Donations recelved: We received a generous donation from the Shap Young People's lottery of £250, alongside other smaller donations. We are very grateful for the Continued support from the Shap Young Person's lottery. Structure, governance and management As set out in Ihe constitution, we will retain a surplus in our accounts, to ensure we have funding for emergency repairs or unforeseen costs. The annual report and accounts from 2023-24 were filed with the Charity Commission on time. The charity is run by volunteers, with 8 dedicated committee and a small number of seasonal volunteers who assist in the pool shop and help with plant room maintenance, cleaning and general maintenance. The pool employs lifeguards during the season and funds their training course. Chair.. Briony Newsome Treasurer: Lauren Jackson
Shap op&ti azr swimming pool We still have a vacancy for a secretary. There are currently 2 Trustees, and if the vacancy for a secretary is filled, they would become the third Trustee. The committee is hoping to recruit a secretary in the coming year and is advertising across local newsletters and groups to advertise the position. Shap Pool continues to be a part ofthe Eden Outdoor Pools network and meets regularly with the other 5 outdoor pools in the area to share ideas and support each other with training and advice. The Shap Pool committee are grateful for the support of ACT Cumbria who chair and provides minute& for the meetings. Reference and adminislratlve detalls Charity number.. 1162318 Principle office.. Shap Swimming Pool, Gayle Avenue, Shap, CA10 3NS Trustees.. Lauren Jackson (Treasurer), Briony Newsome (Chair) Committee Members.. Briony Newsome, Lauren Jackson, Stacey Lewis-wrobel. Mel Wright, Kim Lightburn, Mellisa Bindloss
Shap -op&ii air." swimming pool Statsmènt of annual accounts Shap Swlmmlng Pool Statement of Income and Expendlture as at 31st March 2025 202412025 202312024 202412025 202312024 Income Income Expendlture Expendlture Swlm sess5ons Season Tl¢kets School Swlm Shop sale5 Grants Fund Raislng Donallon5 Bank Interest Pool Hire Mlscellaneous Incomelexpense5 Major Works Chemlcals Repalrs & Malntenance Advertlsln8 Rates Rent Water Gas Electrlc Wa8e5 Insurance Staff Llnlform Payroll Servlces PAYE Admln Trolnlng Phone waste dlsposal VAT refund I pald 10,336 2,275 1,120 3,168 41,683 42 991 182 1,603 10.695 1,445 375 4.517 2,625 1.865 846 325 122 1.740 1,7S9 3,565 978 3,474 820 1,887 10,276 4,496 9,231 1,565 1.812 3.164 1,651 17.494 1,515 168 B21 73 1,672 414 612 254 3,540 378 933 3,675 65,075 2.084 23,927 39,380 8alanca Sheet as at 31103125 Openlng balance Barclays Current Account 3110312024 Barclays Savln8s Attounl 3110312024 Petty Cash In Hand 2,708.81 10,145.24 259.32 13,113.37 Closlng balan Bardays Current Account 3110312025 Barclays Savln8 Account 3110312025 Petty Cash In Hand 19.755.65 19,052.72 0.00 38,808.37 Approved by the board on . and signed on Ihelr behalf by..