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2021-09-30-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 2021

FOR

PADDLE ROUND THE PIER

Cardens Accountants and Business Advisors Limited
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 2021

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Statement of Financial Activities 4
Balance Sheet 5
Notes to the Financial Statements 6 to 10
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 11
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006,presenttheirreport with
thefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended30September2021.Thetrusteeshaveadoptedthe provisions
ofAccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparing their
accountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS 102)
(effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

Objectives and aims
TheCharitywasfoundedin2017aftersuccessfullyrunningasalimitedcompanyunderthedirectorshipofDavid Samuel
for over 20 years.
Paddle Round the Pier aims to:
"Provideacommunityplatformwherelocalpeoplecanaccessbeachandwatersportswhilstraisingmoneyfor
good causes.
" Educate children and young people on first aid, sea safety and lifesaving skills.
"Provideaninclusiveeventwherechildrenandyoungpeoplewithdisabilitiesareabletoaccessequalfacilitieson the
beach and in the sea.
"Tocelebrateinthecomingtogetherofthewatersportscommunitytocollectfundsforlocalcharitiesand
organisations.

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.
DuetoCovidwewereunabletoholdaneventinJuly2020or2021butplantoholdasmalleronedayeventin2022, if
the current situation at that time allows.

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:
" Providing the opportunity for those who may not normally be able to, to take part in a variety of water-based activities.
" An opportunity for the community to celebrate the benefits of seaside living.

Volunteers

Asmallgroupofvolunteers,includingtheTrustees,referredtoasthe'PaddleCrew'helporganisetheeventandthey are
thenjoinedbyalargerteamofpeopleduringtheeventitself.TheseincludelocalArmyCadets,LifeGuardsand 'bucket
shakers'tonamebutafew.However,aswewereunabletoholdtheeventinJuly2021duetoCovidwehave just
continued with our volunteer Trustees. A total of 5 people completing a total of 75 hours.

STRATEGIC REPORT

Achievement and performance Charitable activities

UnfortunatelyduetherestrictionsimposedbyCovidwewereunabletoholdtheBeachFestivalsoweareunable to
report on this for 2021.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

STRATEGIC REPORT

Financial review

Financial position

Astheannualbeachfestivalhashadtobecancelledthisyearwewillnotgenerateanyincometopassonto local
charities and organisations so are unable to offer any Grants.
PRTPhasahealthybankbalanceandlimitedoutgoingssoisinagoodpositiontocontinuewitheventswhenthis is
permitted.
We have reviewed our expenses and these are at a minimum.

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.WiththisinmindtheTrusteeshavebeenlookingathowwe can
restartPRTPBeachFestivalinasmallerwaytoensurethatwehavelimitedexpensesbutstillraisemuchneeded funds
forlocalorganisations.ByfocussingpurelyonthewatereventsandnothavingaBeachVillagewithbars,catering and
stalls we do not need to budget for fencing, security, electricity and will have a reduced insurance cost too.
WealwaysensurethatwehaveinsuranceintheeventthattheBeachFestivalhastobecancelledduetosevere weather
conditions.Weensurethatallcostsarecoveredpriortotheeventandthereforeallfundsraisedcanbegivento local
charitiesviaourGrantsscheme.Theamountgiventocharityisdependentontheamountcollectedatthe event;
therefore we adjust the amount given to charity.

IMPACT OF COVID 19

Covid19hascontinuedtoimpactourdecisionmaking.Asacharitywedonotwanttotakeanyriskswithourfunds and
have continued to meet to ensure that we consider all of our options.
WehavenotheldanAGMthisyearaswefelttherewasverylittletoreportaswehadnotheldaneventandthat we
would like to have the AGM when we can all meet to start planning our next steps with our volunteers.

Future plans

TheTrusteesareplanningtoholdPRTPinJuly2022butina'Backtoitsroots'way.Byholdingtheeventforoneday on
3rdJuly2022andjustholdingwatereventswehopetoraisemuchneededfundsforlocalorganisationswithout having
much expenditure or relying on sponsorship.
Wewilloffergrantsfor2022andwillaimtoopentheseinJune2022withtheopportunityforlocalorganisationsto apply
for grants up to £2,000 which will be awarded in October 2022.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its constitution, dated 14th March 2017 and operates as a CIO. This is due to be reviewed.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

Alltrusteesgivetheirtimevoluntarilyandthereforereceivenobenefitfromthecharity.Apartfromthefirst charity
trustees,everytrusteemustbeappointedforatermofthreeyearsbyaresolutionpassedataproperly convened
meetingofthecharity.Inselectingindividualsforappointmentascharitytrustees,thecharitymusthaveregardto 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
Ms J Silverson
J Lewis
Ms D A Buddel
Ms A Harris

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.
ThisreporthasbeenpreparedinaccordancewiththespecialprovisionsofPart15oftheCompaniesAct2006relating to
small companies.
Reportofthetrustees,incorporatingastrategicreport,approvedbyorderoftheboardoftrustees,asthe company
directors, on 9 June 2022 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 2021

2021
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
1,209
Investment income
2
-
Total
1,209
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
626
Charitable activities
Charitable donation
-
Other
2,594
Total
3,220
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(2,011)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
17,612
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
15,601
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
2020
Total
funds
£
3,293
1
3,294
5,350
16,710
2,956
25,016
(21,722)
39,334
17,612
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 2021

2021
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible assets
6
1,710
Tangible assets
7
3,287
4,997
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
8
973
Cash at bank
11,152
12,125
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
9
(1,521)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
10,604
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
15,601
NET ASSETS
15,601
FUNDS
10
Unrestricted funds:
General fund
15,601
TOTAL FUNDS
15,601
2020
Total
funds
£
1,994
4,382
6,376
959
11,897
12,856
(1,620)
11,236
17,612
17,612
17,612
17,612
ThecharitablecompanyisentitledtoexemptionfromauditunderSection477oftheCompaniesAct2006forthe year
ended 30 September 2021.
Themembershavenotrequiredthecompanytoobtainanauditofitsfinancialstatementsfortheyear ended
30 September 2021 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicabletocharitable companies
subject to the small companies regime.
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissueon9June2022and 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 2021

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 2021

2. INVESTMENT INCOME

2. INVESTMENT INCOME
2021 2020
£ £
Deposit account interest - 1
3. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
2021 2020
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 1,095 1,460
Website Costs amortisation 284 285

4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended30September2021norforthe year
ended 30 September 2020.

Trustees' expenses

Therewerenotrustees'expensespaidfortheyearended30September2021norfortheyear ended
30 September 2020.

5. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
fund
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 3,293
Investment income 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
continued...
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

6.
INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 October 2020 and 30 September 2021
AMORTISATION
At 1 October 2020
Charge for year
At 30 September 2021
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 September 2021
At 30 September 2020
7.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 October 2020 and 30 September 2021
DEPRECIATION
At 1 October 2020
Charge for year
At 30 September 2021
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 September 2021
At 30 September 2020
8.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2021
£
Prepayments and accrued income
973
Website
Costs
£
2,849
855
284
1,139
1,710
1,994
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
10,386
6,004
1,095
7,099
3,287
4,382
2020
£
959
continued...
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2021 2020
£ £
Trade creditors 1 -
Accruals and deferred income 1,520 1,620
1,521 1,620
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
At movement At
1.10.20 in funds 30.9.21
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 17,612 (2,011) 15,601
TOTAL FUNDS 17,612 (2,011) 15,601
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 1,209 (3,220) (2,011)
TOTAL FUNDS 1,209 (3,220) (2,011)

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net
At
movement
At
1.10.19
in funds
30.9.20
£
£
£
39,334
(21,722)
17,612
39,334
(21,722)
17,612
Net
At
movement
At
1.10.19
in funds
30.9.20
£
£
£
39,334
(21,722)
17,612
39,334
(21,722)
17,612
17,612
Comparative 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)
continued...
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

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
1.10.19
in funds
30.9.21
£
£
£
39,334
(23,733)
15,601
39,334
(23,733)
15,601
Net
At
movement
At
1.10.19
in funds
30.9.21
£
£
£
39,334
(23,733)
15,601
39,334
(23,733)
15,601
15,601
Acurrentyear12monthsandprioryear12monthscombinednetmovementinfunds,includedintheabove are
as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 4,503 (28,236) (23,733)
TOTAL FUNDS 4,503 (28,236) (23,733)

11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 September 2021.

12. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS

During the Autumn of 2021 we were still very uncertain whether an event could be held in July 2022.
WiththefinancialdifficultiescausedbyCovidwefeltitunwisetotryandraisethesameamountof sponsorship
asinpreviousyears.Wewouldnotbeabletoguaranteethattheeventwouldgoaheadorthatwecould raise
sufficient sponsorship and therefore felt that if we continued to plan for an event it would have to be downsized.
TheTrusteesdecidedthataonedayeventon3rdJuly2022focussingonjustthewatereventswouldbethe best
wayforward.WewouldthereforenothavetheBeachVillageincludingmusicstagesandbarswhich would
dramatically reduce our outgoings
Bri-Triareorganising3swimeventsandweareorganisingPaddleSomethingUnusual,a1KSUPandthe Big
Paddle so hope to raise some funds for local organisations to be distributed via our Grant Scheme.
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021
2021 2020
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations 1,209 1,293
Sponsorship - 2,000
1,209 3,293
Investment income
Deposit account interest - 1
Total incoming resources 1,209 3,294
EXPENDITURE
Other trading activities
Event Costs - 1,093
Management Fees - 3,750
Insurance 273 207
Subscriptions 115 115
Storage Costs 238 185
626 5,350
Charitable activities
Charitable donations - 16,710
Support costs
Finance
Bank charges 62 59
Other
Development costs 285 285
Fixtures and fittings 1,095 1,460
1,380 1,745
Governance costs
Computer Expenses 152 152
Accountancy and legal fees 1,000 1,000
1,152 1,152
Total resources expended 3,220 25,016
Net expenditure (2,011) (21,722)
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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