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Annual Report and Accounts for the
year ending 31 March 2025
Charity Number: 1162318

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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

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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

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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.......

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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

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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

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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..