Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] October 2019 (Period start date) To 30[th] September 2020 (Period end date)
Charity name: Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps
Charity registration number: 1166158
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To further the saving of lives, whether by prevention or rescue, for the public benefit. |
| 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 |
The main programmes organised by BLGC include pool and beach training for Rookie, Cadet, Adult and master members, in both lifeguarding and sport lifesaving. The former contributes to the gaining of the appropriate qualifications and the latter to entry to competitions at local, regional, and international levels. At the beginning of this period Trainer and assessors continued to update and achieve appropriate qualifications. Whilst Master, Adults, Cadets and Rookies began to set into the winter training sessions again honing in on lifesaving skills as well as welcoming new members to the Corps sharing such skills. |
| 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 considered the relevant guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission when exercising their powers and duties. It was just over four years ago that Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps registered with the Charity Commissioners as a Charitable incorporated Organisation. The elected trustees have met regularly since then both as a separate group and in joint meetings with the Management Committee. |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | Unfortunately due to the impacts of COVID-19 our activities have been mostly limited. As per usual the end of the 2019 year and start of 2020 was very positive. Our pool training programme was strong as well as winter beach training. We had a great attendance in both training areas, and many people continued to develop their lifesaving skills in the water and on dry land. In the height of the summer, we moved to our temporary building at Joseph steps which is planned for our future development. The building requires much improvement however houses fantastic opportunity for the charity to grow and continue its great purpose. The management committee and trustees have approved preliminary designs which have in turn been agreed with BCP council and submitted to local authority planning. Several online and socially distanced “Our Future” sessions were held with the public, our community and similar charitable organisations with representatives from the RNLI, local Police and Coastguard services. Positive support has been received, will all encouraging and supporting the development. Even though the year has been like no other, the future for Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps looks “swell!” |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Fortunately, BLGC’s position financially has not been negatively affected by COVID-19 as costs incurred are usually a direct result of activity. That said we have not been able to complete several safety cover and community events that can come with generous donations. We were fortunate enough to have been awarded £21,885 through the Department for Transports Rescue Boat Fund. Conditions of the grant require 10% of the grant to be covered by the Charity and therefore this is reflected in the accounts. The 10% would have likely been covered by donations from community events that have not been able to take place. In addition, moneys have been spent to obtain planning permission and architectural drawings and design for the charity’s new training centre. This figure being £6,571. As a summary we have really remained stable throughout the period and even though a deficit summarises the accounts, the value is marginal as well as expected given the pandemic and investment in future building. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Trustees have set the reserves such that BLGC can continue to operate, even when confronted with an unexpected and or abnormal cost, in addition to expected costs. The reserves have been set at £4,500. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At the end of the financial year, 30 September 2020, the balance in the current account was £7,485.41 so above the reserve policy. |
| 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 |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
n/a Constitution and Administrative Rules Charitable Incorporated Organisation Elected from the Membership with a knowledge of the organisation’s activities. |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | |
| 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 |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps |
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| Other name the charity uses | BLGC |
| Registered charity number | 1166158 |
| Charity’s principal address | C/O Stokewood Leisure Centre Stokewood Road Bournemouth BH3 7ND |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| 1 | John Humphreys | |||
| 2 | David Gale | |||
| 3 | Jeff Sadd | Treasurer | ||
| 4 | Christopher Gilbert | |||
| 5 | Martin Traves | Retired Dec 2019 |
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Signature(s)
Full name(s) John Humphreys
Position (eg Secretary, Chair (Current)
Chair, etc)
Date
8 [th] July 2021
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| I����� �������������- Weekl� Monthl� Annual E����� Rookies Christmas F��� ������� & ����� I����� Donations / Fund raising Grants Competitions A�ards Sale of boat parts Sale of boat Triathlons/Safet� cover Clothing I������� �� D������� Scottish Wido�s ����� I����� ��� ���� Net Income Less Net E�penditure N�� ������� / (D������) |
2020 � 335.10 2,964.02 3,013.00 1,972.05 1,193.81 21,885.30 - 400.00 - - 2,913.75 469.00 2.16 |
6,312.12 1,972.05 26,861.86 2.16 35,148.19 35,148.19 (38,142.35) (2,994.16) |
2019 � 1,370.63 3,161.50 1,436.00 3,116.50 285.00 27,413.10 387.00 421.00 - 4,000.00 4,343.75 1,103.00 1.55 |
5,968.13 3,116.50 37,952.85 1.55 47,039.03 47,039.03 (46,082.90) 956.13 |
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| E���������� G������ M���������� & ������� C���� Arancia Fuel Maintenance Equipment HQ Equipment E���� E������� Pool Hire Xmas Bo�ing Da� Printing, postage & stationer� Affiliation - RLSS & PBCLSA Other event e�penses / �ebsite F��� ������� & ����� E������� Competitions A�ards Clothing E������� BBQ Accounts Engraving / Ke�s Insurance C������ E���������� Ne� Building at Beach ����� E������ ��� ���� |
2020 � - 216.72 931.76 23,412.67 - 4,065.00 - 82.36 25.78 367.00 21.00 32.00 260.15 192.00 - 456.00 - 1,508.91 6,571.00 |
24,561.15 4,561.14 484.15 1,964.91 6,571.00 38,142.35 |
2019 � 1,069.16 982.30 150.31 31,229.47 - 7,135.00 - 70.29 293.50 343.69 1,504.80 551.75 1,196.44 8.75 456.00 35.00 1,056.44 - |
33,431.24 7,842.48 3,252.99 1,556.19 - 46,082.90 |
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| A����� Barcla�s Bank Current Account Scottish Wido�s Bank Deposit Scottish Wido�s Bank Deposit Cash N�� ������ Ne� b��ine�� a��e�� repre�en�ed b�: C������ �������: Balance at start of period Net surplus/(defecit) Balance at end of period |
2020 � 7,485.41 6,133.12 15,521.64 30.00 29,170.17 32,164.33 (2,994.16) 29,170.17 |
2019 � 10,246.23 6,132.51 15,520.09 265.50 32,164.33 31,208.20 956.13 32,164.33 |
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I approve these accounts and confirm that I have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation.
John William Hum������ (Trustee) Jeff Sadd (Treasurer)
23 November 2020
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