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← Lyme Regis Gig Club

2025-09-30-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date: 17th November 2024 To Period end date: 16th November 2025

Charity name: LYME REGIS GIG CLUB CIO

Charity registration number: 1174427

Objectives and Activities

SORP
reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 Our objective is to promote Community
participation in both a positive mental health
and physical health recreational activity by
providing facilities for sea rowing for the benefit
of the general public.
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 Club’s activities advance amateur sport for
all age groups (Ages 7 through to mature 80
year olds).
The club owns 6 Cornish Pilot Gigs which are
configured for six rowers plus a cox, and a skiff
which accommodates two or four rowers.
Rowing sessions are run several times a week
throughout the year, weather and safety
permitting. Gig rowing is a popular recreational
and team sport throughout the South West and
further afield. “Open” racing regattas, including
a “Masters”, are organised by the club which
also participates in events held by other clubs,
notably the World Championships held in the
Isles of Scilly each Spring.
Statement confirming whether
the trustees have had regard
to the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18

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SORP
reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 LRGC does not make grants
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38
LRGC actively supports the community through
an inclusive rowing programme offering
financial support to individuals to facilitate
participation, if required.
Contribution made by
volunteers
Para 1.38
With very limited funds we are entirely reliant
on our volunteer’s good will, giving up their
time, energy and skills to ensure the safe,
smooth running of the club.
Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
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 Membership continues to be open to all. The
club, where necessary, will provide financial
assistance to members who are on low
incomes and experiencing financial hardship.
All club operations are carried out entirely by
volunteers.
A continuous effort is made by the Executive
Committee to identify key areas for further
development and involvement of our members
in support of our charitable objectives.
Following on from our main achievements last
year, the club has further added to them:
•
No grants are made by the club
•
Review took place to ensure we
continue to be legally compliant across
all business areas
•
Governed by functional core and
general committee structures
•
Improving cash flow and financial
security (subscription fees, cashless
operations, accessible bank accounts)
•
Committed to community responsibility
•
Operating with proper asset
management (club assets being used
by club members only)
•
On a commercial footing with the
premises we occupy
•
GDPR compliant with separate
membership and booking systems for
adults and juniors.
•
Safeguarding reviewed and compliant
with DBS checks and processes
refreshed
•
A structured Learn to Row program that
has delivered more than 25 new
members
•
Properly insured reflecting our actual
assets owned
•
Updated codes of conduct and
disciplinary procedures in place
•
Debt-free - £5k membership loans
repaid & repaid historical business rates
liability
•
Nearly 30% of membership are
recognised as competent coxes

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 N/A
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives set
Para 1.41
The masters’ regatta went ahead in May,
unfortunately our main regatta was cancelled
due to adverse weather conditions. Two jumble
sales and quiz nights have raised additional
funds. Total fund raising less expenses for the
year was £8,192 (2024 £5,721).
Investment performance
against objectives
Para 1.41
N/A
Other

Financial Review

inancial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end of
the period		 Para 1.21 The club has sufficient reserves to meet its
financial commitments and maintain its
programme of sea rowing and land-based
training facilities
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 A notional Trustee Reserve of £5,000 has been
established in prior years. The club has c.
£38,000 cash funds available at 30 September
2025 which is equivalent to approximately 2
years’ operating expenses.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Total reserves are £38,744 at the year ended
30 September 2025, in excess of the Trustee
Reserve.
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

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The charity’s principal sources
of funds (including any
fundraising)		 Para 1.47 The principal source of funds is from
membership subscriptions (75% of overall
income) and fundraising (20% of income, net of
fundraising expenses)
Investment policy and
objectives including any social
investment policy adopted		 Para 1.46 Minimal funds are retained in the current
accounts with balances transferred through to
deposit account.
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 1. Significant reduction in membership
2. Further increases in rental costs
3. Trustees are all volunteers and
appointments are made in accordance with
the constitution and ratified at the club’s
AGM
4. Maintenance of heritage gigs
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts: N/A
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 N/A
How is the charity constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 CIO
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 Trustees are all volunteers and appointments
are made in accordance with the constitution
and ratified at the club’s AGM

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51 The Trustees have approved a policy for the
appointment of new Trustees. An updated
guidance summary was issued in August 2025
covering the Charity Commission’s general
criteria to act as a Trustee and the specific
level of commitment expected from a LRGC
Trustee
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the charity
works		 Para 1.51 LRGC is affiliated to the Cornish Pilot Gig
Association, a separate registered charity
which acts as the governing body for
organising best practice, organising regattas
and support to gig rowing clubs throughout the
UK.
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51 N/A
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name LYME REGIS GIG CLUB
Other name the charity
~~uses~~
Registered charity number 1174427
Charity’s principal address Orchard End, Ware Lane, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3EJ

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)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20		 Tony Colston Chair
George Eyre
James Pound
Kate Vernon Safeguarding/
Welfare
Nicola Moore Finance

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

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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 held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for No restricted funds or assets are held. safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of
adviser
Name
Address
Accounta
nts		 Rosy Jeffery
Ltd		 Unit 11, The Loft
Hunthay Business Park
Axminster
Devon
EX13 5RJ
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional
~~information)~~

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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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

LYME REGIS GIG CLUB

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts for Lyme Regis Gig Club ("the charity") for the year ended 30 September 2025.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

As the trustees of the Lyme Regis Gig Club you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Lyme Regis Gig Club and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached

Signed……………………………… pe Adrian Harris FCCA

Date: 08/12/2025

Rosy Jeffery Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants Unit 11 Hunthay Business Park Axminster Devon EX13 5RJ

||Section A Receipts and payments
1174427
Lyme Regis Gig Club
Receipts and payments accounts
Period start date
Period end date
To
For the period
from
CC16a
01/10/2024
30/09/2025
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~~6~~|| |---|---|---| ||Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Last year|| ||to the nearest
£
to the nearest £
to the nearest £
to the nearest £
to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Membership subscriptions
29,651
-
-
29,651
25,314
Rowing & Gym Fees
-
-
-
-
6,050
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~~TTTTT~~CdS—OSYEE|| ||Fundraising including proceeds from club
regattas
16,626
-
-
16,626
11,983|| ||Grants
-
-
-
Donations & Sponsorship
2,110
-
-
2,110
7,196
Regatta fees & contributions
1,550
1,550
1,558
Interest
313
-
-
313
278
Loans from Members
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)
50,249
-
-
50,249
52,378
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||| ||A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).|| ||Sale of trailer
-
-
-
-
1,500
Sale of 'stormforce'
-
-
1,300
~~dT~~|| ||Sale of RIB
-
Sale of Oars
-
eT|| ||Sale of coaching equipment
-
-
-
-
260
Sub total -
-
-
-
3,060
Total receipts
50,249
-
-
50,249
55,438
A3 Payments
Mooring & Launch Fees
-
-
-
-
1,412
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OO|| ||Cornish Pilot Gig Association per capita
levy
594
594
1,074|| ||Rental of gig shed, gym & maintenance
shed
10,770
-
-
10,770
2,086|| ||Repairs & maintenance of equipment
10,871
-
-
10,871
2,687
administration inc training
1,284
-
-
1,284
2,823
Insurance & Professional Fees
5,353
-
-
5,353
5,192
TTT
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QO
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449
-
-
449
1,530|| ||Minor equipment purchases
-
-
-
880|| ||Fundraising costs including cost of club
regattas
8,434
8,434
6,262|| ||Cost of attending "away" regattas
2,050
-
-
2,050
2,148
Repayment of loans
-
-
5,000
Interest on loans
-
-
-
-
189
Sub total 39,805
-
-
39,805
31,284
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purchases, (see table)|| ||Oars
4,500
4,500
1,730|| ||Part Payment towards new wooden gig
-
-
14,000|| ||VHF radios
-
-
-
400|| ||Road trailer
-
-
4,440|| ||Solar Power for Gig Shed
-|| |CCXX R1 accounts (SS)|Gym equipment
-
-
-
Sub total 4,500
-
-
4,500
20,570
Total payments
44,305
-
-
44,305
51,854
Net of receipts/(payments)
5,945
-
- 5,945
3,584
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 32,799 - - 32,799 29,215
Cash funds this year end 38,744 - - 38,744 32,799
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted Restricted funds Endowment
Categories Details funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B1 Cash funds Current Account @ Metro Bank 92 -
Deposit Account @ Metro Bank 35,926 - -
Regatta, Dance @ Metro Bank -
Trustee Reserve @ Metro Bank -
New Gig Fund
Handelsbanken 2,727 - -
Total cash funds 38,744 - -
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s)) OK OK OK
Unrestricted Restricted funds Endowment
funds funds
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets - -
- -
- -
- - -
- - -
- - -
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
B3 Investment assets none - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use Boats unrestricted 161,600
Oars unrestricted 29,500
Trolleys and trailers unrestricted 15,900 -
Gig shed unrestricted 50,006 -
other operational unrestricted 5,650 -
gym equipment unrestricted 16,634 -
- -
- -
- -
Fund to which Amount due (optional) When due
Details liability relates (optional)
B5 Liabilities Independent Examiners Fee unrestricted
unrestricted
unrestricted
unrestricted
-
Signed by one or two trustees on Date of
behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name approval
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

19/12/2025

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Signed By

Nicola Moore

Date Signed 2025-12-23 10:15:15 Email nicolamoore@btinternet.com Printed Name Nicola Moore IP Address 86.136.224.42 Browser User Agent Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/143.0.0.0 Safari/537.36 Edg/143.0.0.0 Name of signatory Nicola Moore