Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2020 Period start date To 31/03/2021 Period end date Charity name: Wimborne Wagtails Swimming Club for the Disabled Charity registration number: 1162701
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The provision of swimming lessons, water therapy, carer respite and social activities to people of all ages who have physical, mental health or learning disabilities (and their carers) in the Wimborne and East Dorset area, in a safe and friendly environment to improve their health and wellbeing. |
| 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. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
We offer 2 supported one hour sessions at QE Leisure Centre Wimborne on a Saturday morning. Here our volunteer teachers and helpers assist the members if they require it. The aquatic activities include advice on individual swim technique, training for Galas, water therapy and pool games. They also assist with advice and guidance if necessary to the carer/parent/partner to aid the swimmer. For the more able and independent swimmer who attends the swim session it can provide respite for the carer/parent/partner. This year due to COVID the pool was only open for 3 months– September, October and December 2020. Our swim sessions were structured in such a way to allow for social distancing so the pool was organised into 3 lanes in the first session and 1 in the second session (to allow a more open area for the children and carers). The Trustees considered these activities met the Clubs Charitable objectives. We monitor and review our services every year. |
| We ensure our funds and donations meet the aims and objectives we requested them for. |
||
|---|---|---|
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | This is being monitored and reviewed throughout the year. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We have a team of swim helpers and trained teachers who assist in the pool and the changing areas at our Saturday session which enables the charity’s aims to be fulfilled. Trustees and other Club helpers and meet & greet on Saturday morning are all volunteers. Without this administration and organisational support the Club would not be able to function effectively. |
| Other |
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. |
Para 1.20 | The Club continues to offer aquatic activities for those with disabilities. Members benefit by participating in activities such as swimming, playing games and general free movement in the water. Members have continued to benefit from the extended pool time at QE Leisure Centre. This has enabled us to provide a semi-structured approach to the sessions. We also provide parent/carer respite. This year due to COVID there has not been the opportunity to compete in Galas. The website is regularly updated with the Club’s activities, future events, policies and news. The Club also has a Facebook page. The social activities enable our disabled members to access the local community safely and feel less isolated. Again, due to COVID we have not been able to organise any social events. All the activities of the Club aim to increase the confidence, health and well-being and self-esteem of our members. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The Club continues to offer a Saturday swim session for the disabled. This year swimming was free (using restricted funds). From April 2021 a new system of a monthly charge by standing order will be implemented. See paragraph 1.20 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We will continue to raise funds to support the Club’s activities. In particular we will raise funds to help the Club post Covid should it be necessary. |
Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity has a bank balance of£9,631 (£2,649 of which is from restricted funds). We aim to break even each year with income coming from subscriptions, donations, swim charges, sponsored events and other fundraising activities. |
|---|---|---|
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We hold reserves to enable us to meet our responsibilities. We have no paid staff. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £5,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | We rely on donations each year from various authorities and other sources. We aim to enter one sponsored event each year to raise funds for the Club, but this was not possible this year. We normally raise revenue from annual membership and a subsidised swim charge. However, this year we offered free swimming as the pool was only open for 3 months. |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Due to the COVID pandemic there is uncertainty. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Foundation model Constitution dated 19/03/2015 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 |
Para 1.25 | Apart from the first charity Trustees new Trustees are appointed at a Trustee meeting. Every year at the AGM all Trustees resign and may be re-elected by the members. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | To be reviewed and monitored |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Ongoing |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Wimborne Wagtails Swimming Club for the Disabled |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1162701 |
| Charity’s principal address | 8 Beech Close Verwood Dorset BH31 6XB |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Vernon | Chairman | |||
| Alexandra Tuckey | Treasurer | |||
| David Allen | PR Officer | |||
| Rosalind Barton | Safeguarding Officer |
|||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of adviser Name Address |
||
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
||
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Tuckey | ||
Treasurer |
||
| 20/10/2021 | ||
| 20/10/2021 |