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2020-09-30-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE010827 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1174337

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

FOR

PADDLE ROUND THE PIER

Cardens Accountants LLP
The Old Casino
28 Fourth Avenue
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 2PJ
PADDLE ROUND THE PIER

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 11
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 12
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006,presenttheirreport with
thefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended30September2020.Thetrusteeshaveadoptedthe provisions
ofAccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparing their
accountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS 102)
(effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

TheCharitywasfoundedin2017aftersuccessfullyrunningasalimitedcompanyunderthedirectorshipofDavid Samuel
for over 20 years.
Paddle Round the Pier aims to:

Significant activities

Thefocusofallourcurrentfundraisingisthe'PaddleRoundthePierBeachFestival'heldannuallyduringthe first
weekendinJuly.Itisafreeeventwhichseesatremendouseclecticmixofseabasedeventssuchassurfing; Stand-up
Paddle;diving;canoeingandahugelypopularraftrace;"PaddleSomethingUnusual"withthousandsofparticipants and
spectators.Theswimmingracesareaparticularhighlightwithover600adultsandchildrentakingpart.Onthe land,
thereisanalmost1kmlong"PaddleVillage"comprisingentertainmentsofalltypesfrommusictostreetdance.A 20m
DemonstrationPoolandfullsizehumandivingtankcompletestheWatersportsattractions,withmanyfoodand drink
outletstolookafterthecirca50,000personfootfallovertheweekend.Therearealsoaround200boardsports/ lifestyle
brand and industry exhibitors.

Public benefit

TheTrusteesconfirmthattheyhavecompliedwiththedutyinsection17(5)oftheCharitiesAct2011tohave due
regardtotheguidancepublishedbytheCharitiesCommissiononpublicbenefitwhenreviewingtheCharity'smain aims
and objectives, and in planning future activities for the year.
Paddle Round the Pier benefits the public in a number of ways:

Volunteers

Asmallgroupofvolunteers,includingtheTrustees,referredtoasthe'PaddleCrew'helporganisetheeventandthey are
thenjoinedbyalargeteamofpeopleduringtheeventitself.TheseincludelocalArmyCadets,musicians,and 'bucket
shakers'tonamebutafew.However,aswewereunabletoholdtheeventinJuly2020duetoCovidrestrictions a
smallerteamofvolunteerswereinvolvedinthepreparationspriortothecancellationoftheeventon6thApril2020. A
total of 12 volunteers and 450 volunteer hours were completed.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

STRATEGIC REPORT

Achievement and performance

Charitable activities

UnfortunatelyduetherestrictionsimposedbyCovidwewereunabletoholdtheBeachFestivalsoweareunable to
report on this for 2020.

Financial review

Financial position

TheBeachFestivalisfundedbysponsorsandbysellingthespaceavailabletoustoappropriatecompaniesand catering
facilities.BythetimeCovid19restrictionswereinplacewehadalreadyreceivedbookingsforstallsandmade bookings
forvariouspiecesofinfrastructure.Welookedatthefinancialimplicationsifwecancelledtheevent.Wehad spent
£1,027forstickersand£921foradepositforthemarquehire.Wehopetodiscussareducedrateforourstickersfor the
nexteventastheyweredeliveredaslockdownstartedandthemarquehirecompanyhaveagreedtocarryover the
deposit to next year. We offered anyone that has already paid to carry this over to 2021 or to request a refund.
Astheannualbeachfestivalhashadtocancelledthisyearwewillnotgenerateanyincometopassontolocal charities
and organisations so are unable to offer any Grants.
PRTPhasahealthybankbalanceandlimitedoutgoingssoisinagoodpositiontocontinuewitheventswhenthis is
permitted.
Wehavereviewedourexpensesandtheseareataminimum.Wewillcontactourbanktoseewhethertheywould be
able to refund any of the monthly charges they have made.

Reserves policy

PaddleRoundthePierdoesnotmaintainaReservesFund.AftereachPaddleeventweensurewehavepaidallof our
costsandthengrantsaremadetolocalorganisations.However,astheeconomyhasbeenmoreuncertainand the
worldisfacingadifficulteconomicfuture,sinceCovid19thetrusteesplantokeepaslightlylargeramountinthe bank
account to buffer against any financial challenges the charity may face in the future.

Principal risks and uncertainties

Thetrusteesensurethattheycarryoutregularandongoingassessmentsofthepossibleriskstothecharityand in
particular the organisation of the annual Beach Festival.

" Covid restrictions

ThemainrisktotheeventcurrentlyisCovid19restrictions.Weneedtobecertainthatifweareputtinganeventon that
itcangoaheadandnotbecancelledatthelastminute.WiththisinmindtheTrusteeshavebeenconsideringhow we
canrestartPRTPBeachFestivalinasmallerwaytoensurethatwehavelimitedexpensesbutstillraisemuch needed
funds for local organisations.
WealwaysensurethatwehaveinsuranceintheeventthattheBeachFestivalhastobecancelledduetosevere weather
conditions.Weensurethatallcostsarecoveredpriortotheeventandthereforeallfundsraisedcanbegivento local
charitiesviaourGrantsscheme.Theamountgiventocharityisdependentontheamountcollectedatthe event;
therefore we adjust the amount given to charity.

IMPACT OF COVID 19

Covid19continuestoimpactourfutureplanssignificantly.WeareyettoreceivepermissionfromBrightonand Hove
CounciltoholdaneventinJuly2021andnooneknowshowlongrestrictionswillbeinplace.TheTrusteeshavemet to
discuss possible ways forward but at this time we can not do anything until lockdown/restrictions start to ease.
We will continue to meet via Zoom and re-assess our options as things change.
WehavenotheldanAGMthisyearaswefelttherewasverylittletoreportaswehadnotheldaneventandthat we
would like to have the AGM when we can all meet to start planning our next steps with our volunteers.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

STRATEGIC REPORT

Future plans

TheTrusteeshopethatPRTPBeachFestivalcanaheadinJuly2021butthefuturestilllooksveryuncertain.Wewill work
withBrightonandHoveCouncil,ourvolunteersandsupporterstolookatwaysthatwecanholdaneventin2021. Most
likely in a scaled down way.
WewillcontinuetopromoteouraimsviaoursocialmediaandhopetobeabletoofferGrantstolocalorganisation again
in the near future.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

Thecharityiscontrolledbyitsconstitution,dated14thMarch2017andoperatesasaCIO.Thisisduetobereviewed in
2021.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

Alltrusteesgivetheirtimevoluntarilyandthereforereceivenobenefitfromthecharity.Apartfromthefirst charity
trustees,everytrusteemustbeappointedforatermofthreeyearsbyaresolutionpassedataproperly convened
meeting of the charity. In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity
must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed
for the effective administration of the organisation.
Anytrusteevacancieswillbeadvertisedamongthecharity'svolunteersandserviceprovidersaswefeelthatitis vital
thatallTrusteesareveryfamiliarwiththeorganisationandethosoftheevent.Ifapproachedbyanyoneinterested in
becomingaTrusteewhohasnotpreviouslyinvolvedintheevent,wewillinvitethemtobecomeinvolvedandthen apply
tobeatrustee.IfnoneofourvolunteersorServiceprovidersappliedtobetrustees,thenthevacancywould be
advertised in the wider community.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

CE010827 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1174337

Registered office

The Old Casino
28 Fourth Avenue
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 2PJ

Trustees

R Pelling
J W Orrell (resigned 14.3.20)
Ms J Silverson
J Lewis
Ms D A Buddel
Ms A Harris (appointed 28.11.19)

EVENTS SINCE THE END OF THE YEAR

Information relating to events since the end of the year is given in the notes to the financial statements.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

ThisreporthasbeenpreparedinaccordancewiththespecialprovisionsofPart15oftheCompaniesAct2006relating to
small companies.
Reportofthetrustees,incorporatingastrategicreport,approvedbyorderoftheboardoftrustees,asthe company
directors, on 20 June 2021 and signed on the board's behalf by:
Ms J Silverson - Trustee
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

2020
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
3,293
Investment income
2
1
Total
3,294
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
5,350
Charitable activities
Charitable donation
16,710
Other
2,956
Total
25,016
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(21,722)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
39,334
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
17,612
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
2019
Total
funds
£
93,009
-
93,009
78,839
20,608
4,523
103,970
(10,961)
50,295
39,334
All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BALANCE SHEET

30 SEPTEMBER 2020

2020
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible assets
6
1,994
Tangible assets
7
4,382
6,376
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
8
959
Cash at bank
11,897
12,856
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
9
(1,620)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
11,236
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
17,612
NET ASSETS
17,612
FUNDS
10
Unrestricted funds:
General fund
17,612
TOTAL FUNDS
17,612
2019
Total
funds
£
2,279
5,842
8,121
-
34,993
34,993
(3,780)
31,213
39,334
39,334
39,334
39,334
ThecharitablecompanyisentitledtoexemptionfromauditunderSection477oftheCompaniesAct2006forthe year
ended 30 September 2020.
Themembershavenotrequiredthecompanytoobtainanauditofitsfinancialstatementsfortheyear ended
30 September 2020 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicabletocharitable companies
subject to the small companies regime.
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissueon20June2021and were
signed on its behalf by:
J Silverson - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

Thefinancialstatementsofthecharitablecompany,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102,have been
preparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statement of
RecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancial Reporting
StandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102)(effective1January2019)',Financial Reporting
Standard102'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andthe Companies
Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Theaccountsarepreparedonagoingconcernbasisafterconsiderationbythetrusteesthatthereareno material
uncertaintiesabouttheCharity'sabilitytocontinueasagoingconcern.Suchconsiderationincludesareview of
committedincomeandexpenditures,cashflowsandreserves.Thetrusteesdonotconsiderthatthereare any
sourcesofestimationuncertaintyatthereportingdatethathaveasignificantriskofcausinga material
adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next reporting period.

Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

Thecharitablecompanyhastakenadvantageofthefollowingdisclosureexemptionsinpreparingthese financial
statements,aspermittedbyFRS102'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublic of
Ireland':

Income

AllincomeisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhasentitlementtothefunds,it is
probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommitting the
charitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredinsettlement and
theamountoftheobligationcanbemeasuredreliably.Expenditureisaccountedforonanaccrualsbasisand has
beenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregateallcostrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbe directly
attributedtoparticularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedtoactivitiesonabasisconsistentwiththeuse of
resources.
Grantsofferedsubjecttoconditionswhichhavenotbeenmetattheyearenddatearenotedasa commitment
but not accrued as expenditure.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciationisprovidedatthefollowingannualratesinordertowriteoffeachassetoveritsestimated useful
life.
Fixtures and Fittings    25%    on a reducing balance basis.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthecharity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
continued...
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

2. INVESTMENT INCOME

INVESTMENT INCOME
2020 2019
£ £
Deposit account interest 1 -
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
2020 2019
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 1,460 1,947
Website Costs amortisation 285 285

3. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended30September2020norforthe year
ended 30 September 2019.

Trustees' expenses

Therewerenotrustees'expensespaidfortheyearended30September2020norfortheyear ended
30 September 2019.

5. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
fund
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 93,009
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 78,839
Charitable activities
Charitable donation 20,608
Other 4,523
Total 103,970
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (10,961)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 50,295
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 39,334
continued...
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

6.
INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 October 2019 and 30 September 2020
AMORTISATION
At 1 October 2019
Charge for year
At 30 September 2020
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 September 2020
At 30 September 2019
7.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 October 2019 and 30 September 2020
DEPRECIATION
At 1 October 2019
Charge for year
At 30 September 2020
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 September 2020
At 30 September 2019
8.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2020
£
Prepayments and accrued income
959
Website
Costs
£
2,849
570
285
855
1,994
2,279
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
10,386
4,544
1,460
6,004
4,382
5,842
2019
£
-
continued...
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
2020
£
-
1,620
1,620
2019
£
3,780
-
3,780
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
At movement At
1.10.19 in funds 30.9.20
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 39,334 (21,722) 17,612
TOTAL FUNDS 39,334 (21,722) 17,612
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 3,294 (25,016) (21,722)
TOTAL FUNDS 3,294 (25,016) (21,722)

Comparatives for movement in funds

At
1.10.18
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
50,295
TOTAL FUNDS
50,295
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
93,009
TOTAL FUNDS
93,009
Net
movement
At
in funds
30.9.19
£
£
(10,961)
39,334
(10,961)
39,334
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(103,970)
(10,961)
(103,970)
(10,961)
Net
movement
At
in funds
30.9.19
£
£
(10,961)
39,334
(10,961)
39,334
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(103,970)
(10,961)
(103,970)
(10,961)
(10,961)
continued...
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net
At
movement
At
1.10.18
in funds
30.9.20
£
£
£
50,295
(32,683)
17,612
50,295
(32,683)
17,612
Net
At
movement
At
1.10.18
in funds
30.9.20
£
£
£
50,295
(32,683)
17,612
50,295
(32,683)
17,612
17,612
Acurrentyear12monthsandprioryear12monthscombinednetmovementinfunds,includedintheabove are
as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 96,303 (128,986) (32,683)
TOTAL FUNDS 96,303 (128,986) (32,683)

11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

OneofthetrusteesofthecharityisadirectorofHopConsultingLimited.Thecompanyhasoccasionally provided
photocopying services without charge to the charity.
MsDABuddelisalsoatrusteeforBrightonSurfLifeSavingClub(BSLSC).DuringtheyearBSLSCreceived a
grant of £1,000 (2019: £590) from PRTP.

12. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS

The outbreak of COVID-19, a global pandemic recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO), is ongoing.
InJanuary2021theUKenteredit'sthirdlockdown.TheeffectofUKGovernmentmeasurestolimitthespread of
thevirushavebeenwidespread,urgingpeopletoremainathomewhereverpossible,includingtowork from
homeifavailableandtoundertake"socialdistancing"measures.Partofthegovernment'sactionhasbeen to
order UK businesses where people gather socially such as pubs, restaurants and gyms to close temporarily.
AsofJune2021,restrictionsarebeingeasedwithaproposeddatefromtheGovenrmentofaffulllifting of
restrictions by the 21 June 2021, this has not as yet been confirmed.
TheTrusteesarecontinuingtolookatallthepossiblewaysforward,whetherthatbetheeventgoesaheadin a
smallerformatorperhapslaterintheyear.TheTrusteesaremeetingregularlytoconsidertheoptions available
and are monitoring the Covid roadmap closely.
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020
2020 2019
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Pitch Fees - 53,021
Donations 1,293 20,198
Sponsorship 2,000 19,790
3,293 93,009
Investment income
Deposit account interest 1 -
Total incoming resources 3,294 93,009
EXPENDITURE
Other trading activities
Event Costs 1,093 58,013
Management Fees 3,750 11,197
Insurance 207 8,201
Bad debts - 500
Subscriptions 115 616
Storage Costs 185 312
5,350 78,839
Charitable activities
Charitable donations 16,710 20,608
Support costs
Finance
Bank charges 59 -
Other
Development costs 285 285
Fixtures and fittings 1,460 1,947
1,745 2,232
Governance costs
Computer Expenses 152 291
Accountancy and legal fees 1,000 2,000
1,152 2,291
Total resources expended 25,016 103,970
Net expenditure (21,722) (10,961)
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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