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LIKKIE SWIMMERS LIKKLE SWIMMERS ANNUAL REPORT

Contents

Contents Contents
CHARITY INFORMATION
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• Additional Governance 03
• Objective 04
TRUSTEE STATEMENT 04
FINANCIAL REVIEW 06
• Receipts & Payments 07
• Receipts & Payments Graphs 08
• Statement of Assets & Liabilities 08
CEO FUTURE VISION 09
• Our Staff 10
APPENDICES 11
• Independent Examiners Report 12
• Charity Commission Annual Return 14

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Registered Charity: 1170956 in England and Wales

Charity Information

Charity Name : Likkle Swimmers

Structure : Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Foundation model constitution)

Registration Number : 1170956 (England & Wales)

Date of Registration : 3rd January 2017

Charity’s Principal Address :

Vale Cottage, Lidwells Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1EJ, UK

Trustees

Appointed Trustees are elected for a minimum term of 2 years at the Annual General Meeting, the next being scheduled for January 2022:

All trustees give their time voluntarily and received no remuneration or other benefits.

Co-Founders:

The co-founders form the management committee and give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or other benefits.

Bankers

Lloyds Bank, Tonbridge Branch (309863), PO Box 1000, BX1 1LT

ADDITIONAL GOVERNANCE

The following policies are in place and DBS checks are carried out on the volunteers running the swimming programmes:

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Registered Charity: 1170956 in England and Wales

Likkle Swimmers Objective

Likkle Swimmers is created for the public benefit of a rural community on the south coast of Jamaica called Treasure Beach by providing free swimming lessons to children.

The purpose of Likkle Swimmers is to provide access to a local swimming pool for children where they will be taught from a program designed specifically for their age group. The children will not only learn a skill that will save lives, but in doing so will also improve their self-confidence and independence, thereby benefiting the wider community. The program is being extended to accommodate adults when demand exists.

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Trustee Statement

It was very satisfying that the work we put in to maintain Likkle Swimmers during the Covid years paid off in 2022. Relationships with our team of Jamaican swimming teachers and other staff were sustained, and their dedication to the charity’s goals is as strong as ever. We also feel that our relationship with the wider Treasure Beach community has deepened: we didn’t lose touch with them, even when it was impossible to put on a full programme of events. And in 2022 we were very much back in action, teaching over 300 children and even starting a programme for very young kids. Word had spread, and children are coming from further and further afield to benefit from our lessons.

Our relationships with the wider world were enhanced too. Though our collaboration with Swim Tayka, we were able to supplement the Jamaican teaching staff with three very capable volunteers from the UK. We were also delighted to receive a grant from The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, which shares our primary goal of drowning prevention.

In summary, we feel that Likkle Swimmers has become an established charity; we have a genuinely talented and dedicated team in Jamaica; our work is well-known and appreciated by the local community; we are able to benefit from relationships with other organisations who respect what we have achieved and we look forward to maintaining progress in the years ahead.

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Registered Charity: 1170956 in England and Wales

Financial Review

1st January 2021 to 31st December 2022

Opening cash balance

Expenditure

The opening cash balances as at 1st January 2022 stood at £26.828.77.

At the end of the financial year 2022 Likkle Swimmers held surplus cash of £22,301.22 spread across 3 separate Lloyds Bank Accounts split as follows:

These funds were carried forward into the next reporting period and will form the basis for the 2023 funding.

We aim to hold a minimum of £500.00 in INSTANT access accounts with any surplus funds to be held on interest bearing deposit with our current bankers.

Income

Our expenditure was marginally more than 2021 by approximately £1,500 with local teacher & driver wages being the main outgoing for 2022 versus the changing room completion costs in the previous year.

The other major spend related to public liability, fundraising expenses as well as various other items such as printing, finance charges, travel, accommodation and website fees which are all considered within the normal course of business for the charity.

In summary the charity remains in good health but we will not be complacent as we look to secure and sustain the future of the program. To this extent we will be targeting a cost neutral position again in 2023 and will seek further funding opportunities through our partnership with PCMF and by encouraging local involvement through sponsorship and donations.

In 2022 we had a net expenditure versus income of £4,527.55.

2022 was more normalized after having delivered a full summer program following the 2021 Covid restrictions.

Our main sources of income came from a new relationship with the Princess of Monaco Foundation (PCMF) introduced via the Swim Tayka partnership. 3 volunteers joined us via Swim Tayka bringing another dynamic and experience for our local teachers. On the whole they proved to be cost neutral with a small cash benefit to Likkle Swimmers.

Other funds were raised through the new sponsor a teacher initiative which engaged some of the local businesses and shifted our reliance on UK based fund raising.

Private and corporate donations also contributed significantly alongside the charity golf day which was the only major fund-raising activity in year.

Although the charity suffered a net out going, this would have been reduced by 50% if the balance of the PCMF funding was received in year as opposed to 2023. Hence, we had been targeting cost neutral for 2022 but finished approximately £2,000 off target.

Major income components can be seen below:

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Expenditure
Accommodation £1,041.25
Flights £791.00
Changing Rooms £2,336.06
Car Rental (incl Ins) £196.19
Fuel £210.14
Freight Shipping Fees £30.00
Bank Charges £415.33
Just Giving Fees £0.00
Public Liability Insurance £587.91
Fund Raising Expenses £1,128.00
Offce (IT) £833.85
Mobile Charges & Fees - Jamaica £167.00
Teacher & Life Guard Wages £7,737.42
STA Membership Fees & Training £88.00
Subsistence £405.00
Staff Entertainment £71.64
Website Fees £93.72
Postage £10.68
Miscellaneous £551.39
Printing & Stationary £800.21
Swim Program £501.08
TOTAL EXPENDITURE £17,995.87

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Registered Charity: 1170956 in England and Wales

Income
Donations £2,701.03
Gift Aid £52.50
Golf Day £1,970.00
Teacher Sponsorship £2,691.74
Swim Tayka (PCMF) Volunteer Contribution £4,649.60
Corporate Donations £640.00
Interest £69.79
Credits £596.51
Amazon Smile £28.19
EasyFundraising £21.69
Giving Machine £45.16
Benevity (Bing Search) £0.79
TOTAL INCOME £13,467.00

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Registered Charity: 1170956 in England and Wales

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Charlotte Holt
CEO Likkle Swimmers
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CEO Vision

Dear Friends,

2022, what a great year! After Covid hitting in 2020, stopping our plans for a summer program, and then in 2021 only being able to do 4 weeks, it really was great to be back up and running again in 2022 reaching so many children. Over the summer we managed to teach over 300 children in 2022.

It was a big year for us as we have been working with Swim Tayka and it was the first year that we were able to host the volunteers through their program. We had 3 volunteers that joined us in August for 3 weeks, and it felt amazing to be able to share what we have created, as well as our local teachers learning a lot from some experienced swim teachers, so it worked out well for both of us. We love expanding Likkle Swimmers and every year we reach more and more people providing them with the opportunity to experience the amazing community of Treasure Beach.

In April, we were able to run a small program during the Easter holidays, which included baby lessons for the first time. We held classes for a few 1- and 2-year-olds as a trial which proved to be well received. They were so tiny, and parents were so trusting to let them join in, but we hope by taking away the fear of the water from such a young age they will learn to feel comfortable around the water much quicker.

Our volunteers were also able to help our Jamaican teachers with their confidence for baby lessons, and held many lessons on a Saturday for children even as young as 5 months old. The community were very quick to sign up for these as there were limited spaces. We hope in the future that our teachers will be able to do more of these once they feel more confident as it is very different to teaching older children.

We’ve made lots of new connections this year with both local and UK businesses, as well as projects around the world that also support water safety initiatives in line with our own. Drowning prevention is so important to us, and also to the Princess of Monaco Foundation, which is why they have been kind enough to offer us a grant which will help to make a big difference. The Jamaican teachers have all worked so hard to make this program happen, and I am so proud of the teachers that they have become. They show incredible leadership as well as kindness and enthusiasm throughout all of the lessons. Nothing is ever too much trouble for them, and they work so hard to make the program work. I am really excited to see how they progress as teachers even further in the future.

We also had a really high percentage of new swimmers this year, which is amazing as means we are reaching people from further away, some travelling nearly an hour for swim lessons. Likkle Swimmers has always been proud to be able to provide employment to the local community, which includes our drivers as well as our teachers, and we are also very proud to offer free lessons to anybody interested. I hope that in 2023 Likkle Swimmers will continue to grow thanks to all the support we are given.

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Our staff

We are so grateful to all our staff who devote their time and show a great passion for teaching the children to this life saving skill whilst having fun at the same time.

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Javin is always very patient and kind with our beginners and Stage 1’s, who all love him. Javin also helps with finances when we aren’t in the country, as he is training as a secondary maths teacher!

Freddy has huge passion and always has lots of new ideas. He is great with our highestlevel swimmers and our babies. Freddy has built some really strong friendships with the children who adore him.

Shadane is very kind and is always having a laugh with the children! He is really good with the older children, and also does additional life guarding at the pool at the weekends.

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Janoi is always excited to work, he has such a kind, gentle and friendly personality. He always offers to help with whatever we need, nothing is ever too much for him!

Everton was new to our team in 2021. He is such a gentle giant and has a very kind, calm manner. He is really good at making sure everybody is really safe and always the first to arrive for lessons!

Shane was new to our team in 2021. He has lots of experience teaching adults, and also lifeguards locally. Shane is very knowledgeable about teaching, and always so willing to learn more!

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Dajay has grown in confidence so much as a teacher since he started. He is really talented at one-to-one teaching when our students needs that extra support with confidence or with learning a new stroke.

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Connie has the most energy, always laughing and always the loudest! Connie is excellent with our smallest swimmers and at playing games, and making everything lots of fun!

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Appendices Registered Charity.. 1170956 in England and Wales

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Roport to th• trusteesl members of LIKKLE SWIMMERS On accounts for the year endod 31ST DECEMBER 2022 Charity no (If any) 1170956 Sat out on pagos I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {"the Trusf) for the year ended 3111W2022. Responsibilities and As the charity truslees of the Trust, you a￿ regponsible for the preparation basis of report of Ihe accoLsnls in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Act"). I report in respect of my examinatlOD of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{51{b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my attention (other than that disclosed below'l in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do nol accord with the accounling records Independent examinerfs statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the a¢counts to be reached. Please delete th8 words in the brackets if they do not apply. 8lgnod: Date: 8th August 2023 Namo: Robert John Sancto Relevant professional qualification{sl or body {If any): CIPFA Address: Springfield Oast, Goudhurst Road Marden Tonbridge Kent TN12 9LT IER October 2018 Registered Charity.. 1170956 in England and Wales 12

Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to htghlight matters of concem (see CC32. Independent examination of charity accounts: direction5 and guidance foi examiners). 1) It is acknowledged that in the Jamaican envlronment Ihat cash payments are made to Life Guards and local Swim Teachers. Financial record$ are maintained regarding these cash payments and are translated into equivalent sterling at p￿vallIng exchange Tate 2} An average exchange rate of £1: J$ 182 over the course of the year for pounds sterling equivalent 3) The international Covid-19 pandemic Significantty impacled Ihe activities of the ChaTity in the financial years 2020 and again in 2021. However during 2022 Likkle Swimmers were able to provide a full swim programme. This is reflected an increase in Teacher and Life Guard Wages from £3.147 (2021) to £7,737 (2022) and an increasè in associated delNery costs. 4) Additional income was generated in 2022 vi3111 a local initiative largded at local people and businesses to provide direct sponsorship of swim teachers12) a venture wtth Swim Tayka (PCMFI who provided a grant contribution during the year as well as providing 3 Swim Tayka volunteers 51 The Charity decided to $pend some of Fts funds on building a purpose built Changing Rooms with shower faciltties on the site adjacent to the swimming pool during the financial years 2020 and 2021 a total cost of circa £27,142. A water tsnk, cost £715 was incurred in 2022, resutting in a total cost of £27,857. Given the long term nature of the investment this expenditure has been classified the Accounts Submission as'A4 Asset and Investrnent Purchases" and-B4 Assets retained for the charivs own use" 6} An issu6 has been r8i8ed with the Trustees regarding the 'ownership' of the Changing Room asset regarding for example.. securlty of on-going use by the Charty. responsibilty for insurance of the asset and responsibilty for on•going maintenance. The Trustees have decided to donate the ¢h3nging room building lo the Treasure Beach Foundation BREDS who own the site on which the Changing Rooms have t)een buiY(. The Trustees have put in place with BREDS a priority aTrangement to use the changing rooms in association with their use of the pool for swim teaching and asscciated Likkle Swimmers activities. Give h•ro brlef detslls of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018 Registered Charity.. 1170956 in England and Wales

CHARITY COMMISSIO FOR ENGLAND AND WALE LIKKLE SWIMMERS 1170956 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perfod fro To 1st Janu8 2022 Isl DerRmber 202 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrlcted fund¥ Restrlcted funds Endowment furtda Totsl funds L•$i y¢ar to the n8amt to thg n9aT￿l£ to tho ne•rext£ tothe fiearegte A1 R•c•lpts DoTTraiions Gift Golf Da Teacher S onsorshi Ta ka PCMF Cor orate Donations Interest Credi15 Amazon Smile E89 Fundraisin Givin Maching Benevi Bin Search tota ross Income 2.701 53 1.97 2,692 4.ÉSO 870 25 1.970 2,692 4.65 Volunteer Cont 70 557 26 22 45 TO S97 2.527 31 22 4S or AR) 13.467 13.467 3,462 A2 A$$et ond Invgstmgnt sa l$ee tsblel. es, 13,467 1,041 1,041 791 887 1.839 Cha Car Rentsl lind Ir} Fuel 210 20 ht Shi Bank Char Ju51 Givin Fèès es Fees Insurance n5es 41S 415 SB6 1,128 834 167 7,737 68 405 72 2.582 loo 388 88 3,148 Fund Raisin Office IT Mobile Char e5 & Fees- Jamaica Teacher & Life Gu8rd Wa es STA M8mber5hi Fèès & Trainin Subsistenee Staff Entertainment Website Fees Posla Miscellan80US & Stationa Swim Pr r8m 834 167 7.T37 86 765 S2 72 11 551 800 501 17,281 661 00 501 405 418 231 12,1S8 Sub total 17,261 A4 Asset and Inve¥tmènt urcha898 ¥00 tsblè Chark in Room¥ ¢h¥n9ing Roorns 715 710 6.819 6.819 Sub total 715 71S Total payments 17.996 17.998 18.977 Net ofrecelpts/(payments) AS Trnnsfws belween fund$ A6 C•¥h funds la¥t year end 4,529 4,529 15.515 4,629 4,529 Registered Charity.. 1170956 in England and Wales 14

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unwtri¢t R¢$tri¢t fund8 fLrnd8 to naaro8t £ to rtearest£ Éndowm¥nt fund¥ to rtèarest £ Bl CaBh funds ..¥v Lws B8nk TMawr8rn Ao))unt 10,160 Lloyds Bank Instsni Attess Attouni L4oyds Bank 32Day Notice Account t2,1)0 Total cash funds 22.301 la9m balarKe&wlihfeulpts paymanis Unr8trl¢ted funds to nearest£ R•¥trl¢t¢d funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to neare¥t£ Dotalls Fund to which 4SS¢t bolon Current valuè Details Costlopiionall B3 Inve3tmont assets Fund to whleh a6$8t bèlo Detciils caÈnyiny Room5- T￿SurE Be8ch Cost loptloti•ll CurTr*itv•luo B4 A888ts retain&d for the charity's own uso 27,8B7 Fund to whlch relatEs Amount du• tlonal When d￿0 Details B5 Liabilitie8 SKJned by one trustees on b8haK of 811 the tru8te88 ignat Print Name Date of roval 2LIÉ 26 CCXX R3 acfL)unts Issi 2610812023 Registered Charity.. 1170956 in England and Wales

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