Charity registration number.. 1177906 GREYSTOKE & DISTRICT SPORTS ASSOCIATION (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Annual Report and Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 September 2024
GREYSTOKE & DISTRICT SPORTS ASSOCIATION Reference and Administrative Details Trustees: Sue Richardson, Chair Rosie Illingworth, Secretary Tara King, Treasurer Moira Dudson Trish Hawkyard Emma Neilsen Dominic Rhodes Jane Thompson Janice Weatherill-Timmins Address: Swimming Pool 8 Church Road Greystoke, Penrith Cumbria CA11 OTW Santander Bridle Road, Bootle L30 4GB Bankers.. Charity Registration Number.. 1177906
GREYSTOKE AND DISTRICT SPORTS ASSOCIATION Chair's Statement and Trustees Report for the year ended 30 September 2024 Our Charity The Greystoke & District Sports Association {G&DSA) was set up to establish and run a recreation ground and swimming pool and to promote it for the benefit of the inhabitants of and visitors lo Greystoke and surrounding areas. In April 2018 we became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, moving from the sports association model that had served us well for many years. We operate an open-air heated swimming pool in the village of Greystoke in Cumbria, along with its changing rooms and café. We also maintain two children's play areas and the playing fields which are used by the village football team and the local primary school. In accordance with Charity Commission guidance, the organisation is able to demonstrate our public benefit in carrying out our objectives. The swimming pool facility, sports pitch and children's play areas have benefitted the inhabitants of Greystoke and surrounding areas and visitors to Ihe area by providing healthy, OLrtdoor social activities. Report for 2024 The facilities continue to be an asset for Ihe community. New groups have been attracted to the facilities and fresh faces have added value to the team of volunteers. Work has been Carried out to refurbish existing assels and much time has been spent making plans for the future. Vvhilst grant support has been very welcome, financially il has been a challenging year. Swimming Pool The pool opened to the public on Saturday 181h May {hYo weeks after 2023) and closed on Sunday 8th September {same as 2023). Repairs, made at the start of the year appear to have stopped the leaks, helping to reduce water costs by 280. This was made possible by a top team of volunteer cleaners and painters and a grant from Westmorland and Furness Council (see financial report). Local schools made use of the pool to teach children to swim and local youlh groups returned once again for pnvate fun hires in an evening. Regular bookings for aqua aerobics and a wild swimming class attracted new users and were well supported, along wilh a Go-Tri Event. However, 2024 was a disappointing season for the pool,. there was a decrease in swimmer numbers, memberships sold and overall revenue was down on 2023 figures (see Financial Report}. Cumbria had a poor summer of weather. Temperatures were cooler than average this year and there were no extended periods of warm wealher. The combination of cool air temperatures and problems with one of the air source heat pumps meant that it took longer Ihan normal to heal the pool water up, which may have put locals off buying season tickets. The heat pumps are old and unreliable, resulting in expensive repairs and a sap on volunteer time. A burst pipe in the aged plant room and problems with chlorine levels after heavy rain meant the pool had lo close for 24-hour periods, resulting in lost revenue and the cancellation of an aqua aerobics session. The committee is working hard to ensure the pool stays open for the next generalion. Trish Hawkyard has invested an enormous amount of time this year actively investigating and pursuing grants. The aim is to in3tall an efficient, renewable heating solution, extend the life of the pool structure and set up a sustainable water treatment system. An architect is being sought {via Royal Institute of British Architects) to manage the project and there has been encouraging feedback from grant bodies that we have approa¢hed for funds.
This year we had a team of nine lifeguards, which made il easier to cover all the public sessions. We are very grateful to our Head Lifeguard, Jenni Hodgson for organising the rolas and running Iraining sessions. The lifeguards did a great job turning out in all weathers to keep swimmers safe and the facilities clean. Water quality was good, (one advantage of the cooler weather) and thanks to a fantastic team of pool lesters. The pool reception and summer café were run very efficiently by a small army of volunleers. All the sessions were covered and many people commented in the visitors, book about the friendly welcome they received. The Winter Café once again provided a valued weekly hub for locals. Café volunteers have been encouraged to gain hygiene certification and have their kitchens inspected, so there are now more people to share the rota. A massive Ihank-you goes out to everyone who has contribuled to the pre-season preparalion andlor running the pool and café this year. Playground: A playground inspection in May highlighted the need for urgent repairs and maintenance. The projecl to re-open the playground was well-supported and completed within a monlh. One group of volunleers carried out a much-needed spring clean, whilst others held a Bacon Butty morning and raffle to raise funds. Grants from the Leo group, and the Parish Council (see financial report), were generously topped up with donations from local people and AW Jenkinson kindly donated fresh bark chippings to complete the Maintenan requirements. The playground has become a popular attraction in all weathers, but especially after school on Fridays. Playing Fields: Greystoke Football Club had teams using the G&DSA fields and changing rooms The football pitches are in great condition and the Association is grateful to Dave Simmons for the many hours of work he puls in. Conclusion In conclusion, we are navigating tricky waters at present. The age of the pool and supporting plant room, together with the poor summer weather, is threatening the financial viability of our facilities. The G&DSA are focussed on creating a sustainable future for the pool. We are excited about the possibility of improving the experien for users and extending our season. Solutions are complex and expensive. bul we are convinced that it is worth the effort to keep the amazing facililies that were developed in the centre of Greystoke over the last 124 years for the benefit of all local people. The committee look forward to sharing plans, once funding has been secured. Thank you to everyone in helping the wort( of the G&DSA Ihis year- by supporting us, you are supporting the wider community. Committee: Sue Richardson (Chairperson) Rosie Illingworth (Secretary) Tara King (Treasurer) Moira Dudson {Pool Manager and Lifeguardingl Trish Hawkyard (Lead for Grant Applications and FLrture Pool Planning, Café management) Janice Weatherill-Timmins (Team App and Volunteer Trainer) Jane Thompson (Fundraiser and Playground Lead) Jenny Summerfield (assistant to Treasurer and Volunteer Trainer) Dominic Rhodes {Planl room) Mike Bousfield (Insurancelutilities) Emma Nielsen (Website1100 Club) Greystoke & Dislrict Sports Association has benefitted from having a stable leam of experienced volunteers managing the facilities. Adrienne Eyre and Andrea Raper joined the committee bringing
fresh ideas, skills and lots of enthusiasm. The Association is grateful for the help given by Katy Forrester, Helen Jackman and Matt Barton-, unfortunately, they were unable to give SLrfficient time and stepped down durirwJ the year. Financial Performance We received our annual Eden Rural Pool grant of £1,559 from Westrnolland arml Fumess Council and we continue lo lobby for further financial fijrxling via the Eden Pools Communty Group, to help with the incr6asing costs of running an OLrtdoor swimming pool. We were successful in securing grant funds from the following.. Westmodand and Fumess Council - Strong & Connected Fund." £2k for maintenance opening Parish counctl £1 k for pwl and £5(M) for playground maintenance Cumbria CF £1k for pool Westmorland and Furness Council - Community Grant= £200 towards lrfeguard training costs Leo Group £1k towards playground maintenance Due to the poor weather (Ner the majority of the summer montt)s, we've had very low swimming attendance by the general public, seeing a 26 % drop in swimmer numbers (2,919 in 2024 vs 3,962 in 20231. We sold 32 fewer season tickets than in 2023.. 20 Family, 59 Adult and 57 Silver Season Tickets. Tota4 numbw of member swims fell to 1685 (2774 in 2023) bul adult swimmers *(xJk advantage of moming and eventng swims and the stalwarts were taking to Ihe water. whatever the weather. Our pricing strurture may have led to this change., despite altering the family ticket this year or possibly it is the impact of the cost of living crisis causing some to cutba¢k. Summer Operational income (season tets. café sales and F#)ol admissions. pool hire and annual grants from Westmorland aTrJ FUnS Council) was £40,964.89 a decrease of 7% fr(¥n 2023 season. The Winter Café had less of a profjt than 2022123, bLrt still gained us £1,147 helping to cover some general running o)sts over the winter. weekly café opened on Mondays from the erKI of Octob 2023 to mid-march 2024, providing a regulaT social communty hub kx)int for local people. The Monthly Draw is well supported by the local community and raised slightly more incomè again this year £3,765 {compared to £3, 175 last yearl. Thanks to the volunteers for collecting subscriptions and 1VertIsIng Ihe work of the G&DS Some very successful fundraising events Vre held over the winter months with 3 Film nights, a hilarious pantomime which raised money for the Village Hall as well as G&DSA, and a gig night with Soul Junction playing. This was topped off with another 2-night beer festival to complete the year in style wikh Sneaky Finch headlining on Saturday night Thanks musl go to all the vobunteers arMJ committee members who organise these events. as Ihey have beccxne an important part of the village social calendar as well as fundraisers for the Sports Association. Estimate a cost of £285 per day (114 day season} to operate, same as 2023, £227 (2022), £180 (2021). This includes cosl of eleclriaty (2.8% decrease). water (2 decrease), insurance (3. deuease) and lrfeguards pay {24.6% decrease). It was a shorter season than last year. A total of £4,722 was spent on pumplpump room maintenance over the summer months and a further 2 replacement showers in changing rooms. We had 3 new lifeguards to put through their RLSS Lifeguard qUalIf3110n ar DBS checks this year. IM)wevet. we did re1Ve £200 to help with these costs from WestmorlarKI and Fumess Cwnul. In light of our current operating costs, the reserves figure was reviewed at the start of the 2024 season and it was decided to remain at £40,000.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees: Signatures.. Full name: Mrs Susan Richardson Full name: Miss Tara King Position.. Chairperson Position.. Treasurer Date: 12th DeCnber 2024 Date: W Drnber 2024
Grey5toke and Dl$trkn Sports Assoclotlon ritable Incorporated Organlsatlon Charfty number 1177)6 Recelpts and Payments a¢¢ountfor the year ended 30th September ZQ24 Unrestricted Re$cted Totsl Funds Funds Funds 2024 Totsl Funds X123 Ripts Taksn8s and season tickets Grants Donatitsris Monthly and grand draws Fundraislng events Beer festival Film nights Other Faallty hlre 39.214 2,559 1,945 3,798 39,214 7.259 42.135 1,559 724 3,435 3,798 9,905 2.769 7,(K)2 3,524 70,716 9,905 2,769 7.2 3.524 75,416 11.301 4,649 Total receipts 4,700 70.891 Payments Lrfeguard pay Other lifeguard expenses RepaSrs Electricity Insurance Telephone and internet Waste collection Water Chemicals Café Playground maintenance Sundrtes Draw Fundraising events Beer festival Film nights Other 7,088 1,257 ,122 22,923 4,761 303 191 1.801 3,986 3,371 414 254 1.745 7.088 1.457 11,122 22.923 4,761 303 191 1,801 3.986 3.371 1.914 2Y 1,745 8,835 2.527 6,716 25,214 4.520 470 281 3,578 2,783 3,519 21x1 3,000 L5(K) 603 1.565 4,183 2,011 3,170 65,580 4,183 2.011 3.170 70,280 4,816 1069 1,534 69.030 Sub Total 4,700 isset purchases Total payment5 65,580 4,7(M) 70.280 69,030 Net of recelpts/lpaymentsl Transfer between funds Cash fund5 last year end Cash funds thisyear end 5,136 5,136 1.861 39,847 44,983 39,847 44,983 37,986 39,847
Greystoke and District Sports Association Charltable Inc(YporatÈd Or8anisatlon Charlty number 1177906 Ststement of assets and liabilit5es as at 30th September 20Z4 UnrestrScted Restrlrted nds funds Total funds Cash funits Bank accounts Cash in han Total cash fund5 44,814 169 44,983 44,814 169 44,983 Assets retained for the charity's own use Pool equipment and buildings 239,545 239,545 239,545 239,545 The pool equipment and buildings amount reflects the depreciated value at 01/1012018 and expenditure since then. The charSty prepares recelpts and payments accounts and thefOre does not make provision for depre¢iation. If such a provision was to be made, at IO% on a reducing balance basis, the pool equipment and buildlngs would have a year end accounts value of £137,470, after annual depreciation of £15,274 Signed and approved on behalf of the board of trustees Slgnature Name Signature .CG17IA ILI . 121h L) Name Date of approval
Greystoke and Dlstri¢t Sports Assoclatlon Charitable Incorporated Organlsatlon Charity number 11477906 Independent examlner's report to the trustees on the accounts ftsr the year ended 30th September 2024 The account5 are set out on pages 7 to 8 I report to the trustees on my examinatlon of the accounts of the above charity 1.the Organisation'l hr the year ended 30th September 2024. Responsibllltles and basls of report As the trustees of the Organi5ation, you are re5ponslble for the preparation of the accounts In accordance with the requlrements of the Charittes Art 20111°The A¢t"l. I report in respect of my examination of the Organlsation's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carryin8 Out my exaMInaOn. I have followed the applicable directions given by the Charities Commisslon under section 145151 {bl of the Act. Independent examlner's Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examlnation whlch gives me cause to believe that. in any rnaterial respect.'- Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act, or The accounts do not accord with the accounting records 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 understandin8 of the accounts to be reached. Anna Jane Meeks Stoddah Gate Penruddock CAII ORY Date 9th December 2024