## **Trustees' Annual Report for the period** Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year 1 04 2020 **To** 31 03 2021 **From** **To** ## Section A Reference and administration details **Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any)** 1181307 Rivertime Accessible Boating Accessible Boating Thames (ABT) **Charity's principal address** Richmond House Newlands Drive Maidenhead **Postcode** SL6 4LL ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for whole
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
year
(if any)
1 Gregory Wilkinson Chairman
2 Christopher Barrett
3 Christopher Humphris
4 Stephen Illman Treasurer
5 Paul Aston Treasurer Resigned 1 [st] April 2020
6 Gavin Tisshaw From 24 [th] January 2021
7 Stephen Betts From 1 [st] March 2021
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## **Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)** **Name Dates acted if not for whole year** ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Type of Name Address
adviser
Technical Peter May Bisham Abbey Sailing & Navigation School
Advisor National Sports Centre, Marlow Road,
Bisham, Marlow, Bucks SL7 1RR
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## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** March **2021** **TAR** 1 ## **Section B Structure, governance and management** ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** Type of governing document - (eg. trust deed, constitution) Constitution How the charity is constituted - (eg. trust, association, company) Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods - (eg. appointed by, elected by) Appointment by the existing Trustees. ## **Additional governance issues** Accessible Boating Thames (ABT) was formed from the participatory boating activities of the Rivertime Boat Trust (RBT) that runs a fully accessible trip boat on the River Thames. ABT retains a close working relationship with RBT. The boating activities predominantly take place at Bisham Abbey near Marlow using professional services provided by Bisham Abbey Sailing and Navigation School. ## **Section C Objectives and activities** To meet the needs of disabled people by the provision of accessible boating opportunities on open water. March **2021** **TAR** 2 The main activities centre on the objective of providing access to various types of boating experience to people of all ages who would not otherwise be able to access mainstream boating activities as a result of some form of disability. ABT has a very wide definition of disability and accepts people with mental, physical and behavioural issues; the only limitation being to ensure the safety of the participant at all time The boating experience is built around three types of boats ## **Sailing dinghies** ABT has three types of craft, one more suited to training and the other for single handed sailing. The third is a new addition, a NEO495 sailboat that provides for two people to sit side by side and will further widen the range of disabilities we can accommodate. For those in a wheelchair there is a hoist for lifting the sailor from their chair into and out of the boat. ## **Bell Boats** Bell boats are effectively a catamaran made from two long open canoes seating up to 10 or so people and steered by an experienced helm. They are very stable and are therefore ideal for all participants including those with reduced coordination. The boat is large enough to allow carers to support the participants if required ## **Wheelyboat** The Wheelyboat is a purpose designed open motor-boat that is ideal for anybody who wants to get on the water but is unable or unwilling to paddle or sail for whatever reason. The design is such that a wheelchair can be rolled from the shore directly into it. The steering console is designed so that a person in a wheel-chair can (subject to training) take full control. It is therefore ideal for small groups who either just want to enjoy the river or a disabled sailor who wants to cruise the river independently. ## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** The charity is highly dependent upon a small dedicated team of volunteers who undertake a range of activities including: - Boat cleaning and maintenance - Operating the safety boat - Helming the Wheelyboat  - Client support The volunteers are DBS checked when appropriate and in many cases have RYA Powerboat 2 qualifications, RYA sailing and/or First Aid qualifications. March **2021** **TAR** 3 ## Section D Achievements and performance Accessible Boating Thames was established in December 2018 to take over and develop the accessible boating activities that had previously been run by the Rivertime Boat Trust (RBT). The charity is operationally independent and uses a range of boats that it either owns or borrows. In the latter case the arrangements are subject to Memoranda of Understanding. Due to Covid19 there were limited operations in 2020 with some wheelyboat outings provided for various family groups, mainly involving children with Visual Impairments. In 2021, subject to Covid19 limitations it is hoped that the charity will provide bellboat sessions for SEND schools through June to September and regular opportunities for disabled individuals and groups to access water sport through sailing, motor-boat and bellboat sessions. Regular opportunitir4s will be provided from Easter to October on Sundays and other days by arrangement. March **2021** **TAR** 4 ## **Section E Financial review** ## **Reserve Policy** The reserves policy requires that there are sufficient unrestricted funds to run the charity for 6 months. There are no funds materially in deficit. ## **Further financial review details (Optional information)** The charity’s principle sources of funding are Trusts and Foundations, private individuals and clubs. The key items of expenditure are: - Purchase of professional boating services. (Trainers and Helms) - Maintenance of powerboats (Wheelyboat and safety boat) - Maintenance of unpowered boats (Sailing dinghies and Bell Boats) - Insurance The charity does not have any investments. ## **Section F Other information** The charity’s financial report reflects a significant donation by the Edward Gostling Foundation for the purchase of the NEO495 sailing dingy. ## **Section G Declaration** ## **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** **Signature(s) Full name(s)** Gregory Wilkinson **Position (eg Secretary, Chair,** Chairman **etc)** **Date** 1st April 2021 March **2021** **TAR** 5 ## Rivertime Accessible Boating Trading as Accessible Boating Thames Income and Expenditure for the Period 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021 |||Period Ended|Period Ended| |---|---|---|---| |||31/03/2021|31/03/2020| |Income||21,149|13,496| |Expenditure||4,270|5,300| |Surplus for the Period||16,879|8,196| |Fixed Assets||16,116|1,000| |Current Assets||11,699|10,179| |Creditors: amounts falling due wit||2,740|2,983| |Net Current Assets||25,075|8,196| |Capital & Reserves|B/fwd|8,196|-| ||Current|16,879|8,196| |||25,075|8,196|