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 t￿￿ets. café sales and F#)ol admissions. pool hire and annual
grants from Westmorland aTrJ FUn￿S 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 V￿re 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 qUalIf￿3110n ar￿ DBS checks this year. IM)wevet. we did re￿1Ve £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 DeC￿nber 2024
Date: W D￿rnber 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
R￿ipts
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 the￿fOre 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 ￿ .
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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 exaMIna￿On. 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