CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Trustees, Annual Report forthe period From 1" April 2024 To 31•t March 2025 Charlty name.. Trading as: Accessible Boating Thames Accessible Boating Thames (ABT) Charty reglslratlon number: 1181307 Objectives and Activities SORP Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming do(yJm8nt 1.17 To meet the needs of people by th8 provision of accessible boating opportunitl8s on open water. Summary of the main activiti8s in relation to thos8 purposos for th• public benefit, in partiGular, the aGlivltl8S, projects or services identified in the acunts. Para 1.17•n¢J 1.19 The main activiti8s contre on the obj8ctiv8 of providing access to various types of boating 6xperF8nc8 to P8opI8 of all ages who would not otherwise be able to access mainstraam boating activities because of some fom of dlsablllly. ABT has a very wlde defini1Son of dlsablllty and accepts people wlth mental, physical and behavioural issues: th8 only limitation being to always 8nsur8 the safety of thg part'icipanl. The boating experience Is bullt around three types of l)oats. Sailing Craft AB T has three types of craft, one more sulted to training and the other for single handed sailing. The third is a NE0495 sailboat that provides for Iwo people lo sit 8lde by side and will furthar 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 offtIvelY a catamaran madg from tsvo long open canoes seating up to 10 or so people and steer&J by a qualified helm. They are very stable and are therefore ideal for all partlclpants including those With réducod ujordination. Thé boat 1$ large énough to allow car8rs to support the participants if rgqulred.
Wheetyboat The Vlh88lyboat is a purpose designed open motofboat thal is ideal for anybody wants to gel 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 Ihe Shore directly Into It. The steering console is designed so that a person in a wheelchair can (¢ubjoct to training) tako 11 eontrol. It io thoroforo idoal for small groups who eitherjust want to enjoy the river or a disabled sailor who wants to cwise the rlver independently. Statement confirming wh61hor tho trustees have had regard to th8 guidance issu8d by the Charity CommissM)n on public b8n8fit P•ra The Trustees of Accessibfe Boating Thames have complied wllh Ihelr duty to have due regard to the commission's public benefit guidance. Addltlonal Inforniatlon loptlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 The charity is highly dependent un a small, dedicated toam of volunteers who undertake a range of activitie$ Includlng: Helming the Vlheelybjat Halming ihe Bell Boats Operating the Safety Boat Boat cleaning and malntenanee Client support Contribution made by volunteers The volunteers when appropriate and. in many cases. have RYA Powetboal 2, RYA Inland Walenways, RYA Sailing andl or RYA First qualifications. Other A¢SSIble Boating Thamas was astablishad In December 2018 to take over and develop the accessible boating activities that had previously been run by the Rivertime Boat Tnjst IRBT). The charity is Operationally independent and uses a range of boats that it owns.
Achievements and Perforniance In 2024 the charlty provlded b8llboat sessions for SEND schools and regular opportunities for disabled Individuals and groups to access water sport through sailing, MotOrtat and b8llboat 8essK)ns. Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, idenlrfying lh8 difference Ihe charty's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to SOCi8ty as a whole. Para 1.20 In addttlon, ABT wmh Ots accessible picnic tsble8 8nab18d visits from sp8cial groups who had tha opportunity to have a social gathering and the option of using our boats for outings on the river Thames. During the year ended 31¥t March 2025, ABT OP8rated 12 bellboat sessions, wtth 20 to 30 participants on average and up to 6 people on the Wheelyboat during the sessions. It operated 6 picnlc sessions for groups involving behyeen 9 and 25 P80pl& èach time, wh8r8 they are taken out on th8 riv8r on th@ Wheelyt¥)at in groups of 6 people at a tima. and there w8r8 also 27 individual and family WheelytK)at trips Out for between 2 to 3 hours at a time. In addition, ABT also conducted sailing sessions. Financial Review Revi8w of th8 charity's financial position at the ènd of the period Para 1.21 As at th8 year ending 31 * March 2025, Ihe charlty had gross in¢oma of £86,277 and expenditure of £17,222 glvlng a surplu8 for the y8ar of £69,055. The extraordinary income included donatlons towards the new wheelyboat of £50,219 and donations of the Pion8r saf8ty boat and bellboat8 With 8 value of £19,999. In addition donations of£16,059 were received during th8 y8ar to bring the total gross incom8 of£86,277. The reserves Garrlod forward as at the 31* March 2025 tolalled £116,347, therefore Accessible Boating Thames ha$ sufficient reserves to ensure its continued operation. Statement explalnlng the policy for holding feserves ststs'ng why they are held Psr8 1.22 The r8serve¥ pollcy requires that there are sufficient unrestricted funds to run the charity for 6 month8. The reserves will be increased gradually to enable the purchase of replacem8nt boats wher8 n8C8ssary. Amount of reserves held Parn 1.22 As at 318t March 2025, the reseN88 h8ld totslled £116.347: with £81.909 being restricted and £34,438 being unrestricted. Pafa 1.22
Reasons for holding zero reserv88 There are no zero reserves. Details of fund mat8rially in deficit Porg 1.24 There are no funds in deficit. Pats 1.23 There no uncertainties about the Charity continuing as a going con¢8m. Explanation of any unc£rtainlies about the charity eontlnuing a8 8 going concern Accessible Boating Thames has Sufficient reserves to ensure its continued operation. Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to includè further statements where relevant about: The charity's principal Sourc of funding ar8 Trusts and Foundations, privat8 individuals and clubs. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundrai8ing} P8r8 1.47 The key items of expenditure are- Maintenance of powerboats (Wheelyboat and safety Ix)at) Maintenanca of unpowered boats (88lling craft and bell boats) Insurance Fuel Furth8rfiJnd8 am roquir8d. and the chaiity will ntlnue to seek support from generous donors and grant making bodies to ensure the chanty is able to develop its seNice offering in the coming years. Inve8tsnent policy and objectives including any social investment pollcy adopted Pv8 1.46 The charity does not have any investments.
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of goveming document Pwa 1.25 Constitution How is the charity Gonsts'tuted? Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Or9anisation I*Art Trustèè selection methods including d8talls of any constitutional provisions e.g. election lo posl or name of any person or bryjy antitlod to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Apwinted by the existing Trustees Additional infomiatlon (optlonal) You ma thoose to include further stat8m8nts where rélevant about Accessible Boating Thames IABTI was formed from th8 participatory boating activitl8s of Rivertime Boat Trust (RB T) that runs a fully accessible trip boat on the River Thames. The charity's organisational structure and any wider neOrk with which the charity work8 Para 1.51 The toating actlvllles predomlnanlly take place at Bisham Abbey nèar Madow using moorings provid by Bisham Abb6y Sailing and Navigation School. Other The Board comprises TnJste8s who have Ihe experionce and rolevant skills to cany out the fvnctions of managing the charity. The Trusta6s m88t quartedy and can mak8 the relevant dgclshjns.
Reference and Admini8trative details Chari name Other name the cha usès istered chari number Charity's principal address Accessib18 Boatin Accessible Boatin 1181307 GroverId House 24 Furze Platt Road Maidenhead SL6 7NN Thames Thames ABT Names of the charlty trust8es who manage the charlty P•r•on enllll¢d to appolnt trusts• Ilf Trut•• name Offlc• Ilf any) D•t•s act•d Ilnot forffftol• y•ar Gavin Tisshaw Christopher Humphris Stephen Betts Hilary Spiers Emma-Jan8 Comw811 Chairman Appointod 17th Septsmber 2024 Appointed 215t March 2025 Patèr May Additional inforniatlon (optlonal) Names and addresses of advlsors (Optlonal Infomiatlon) e of advis•r Name Address
Declaratlons Th• truste declar• that tlw have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of the charity's truste Slgnature(s) Full namo(s Po8llon leg Secr6tary, Chalr, otc) Gavln Tlsshaw Chairman Date z&2
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGiAND AND WALES Qsslble Boatlng Thames Annual accounts for th8 T• Charlty No riod 1181307 PtirTrJd start dai¢ 0110412024 3110312025 Section A Statement of financial activities RMtrict•d Unrnstrlct•d InGom• Endomnt fvnd5 nds R•¢•mm•nd•d cat•gorf• by acthity Prlor yr fvnd• Total lund• Incomlng resourcès (Note 1) IrKome and end07rtt$ from: F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 16.059 70,218 86.277 15.834 Chllritat iGtMt Total Resources oxpend•d (Not• 21 Exp•ndlturn oTh.' J S07 77 9,272 7,950 17,222 7,882 sio S11 si? Total N•t Incom•ll•xp•ndllur•l b•for• Inv••tm•nt galnsl{losse81 S13 6.787 62,268 69.055 7,952 $14 Sl5 $16 S17 Nèt incomo11oxpendi¢urnl Extraordlnary Items Transfern betwe•n fund• Other rncognlsed galnsl{105808): 6,78T 62,268 69,055 7.952 567 Olfwgalwllb$8esl Net movement In funds S19 S20 4.220 ,835 69,055 7,952 Re¢on¢lllatlon of funds.. Tot4fur$ S21 30.219 17.073 47,292 116,347 39,340 Total funds c•rrled fonvard
Accva$lbl• aoatlng Thamos Annual accounts for the pertod Section B Balance sheet ch No 118l>J7 PÈfiad 5t4rt date Ipl Aprfl XP.4 Tc porfcQ eiid dJlc.- 31:.1 March i024 UTrrgstTlct•d Income Endowment ratal t18 lund• Toial last Flxed a8•ets FO) F02 FOJ FOI FLifj Intanglbl8 asse T4nolbl& 888•t8 Herltage a86ats Inveslm•nts INot• 31 Tolal rfx•d••ovts Currnnt a48•ts Sto¢ks D•bt (Nots 41 e88 Cash atbonk •nd In hand (Not• Sl Tol4lcurr•nts•• 34,512 CredltoY8.' amount4 f8UEng du• wlthl orn year (Nole 61 B11 It3 1f3 N•t¢un¢88S0tsl1ll1leJ 812 32,315 32.315 34.512 Crodltois.. amryjnts falllrbll duo •ft•ron• ygar (Nott 81 Provl8loM lorWablllil•• B16 T•18•alllothIH1I+I Fundg ofthe Charlty 34,439 81, 116,347 47,292 Endowm•nt funts R•xtrict•d in¢Dm& ful• IP*)t•TJ UnrestrlGt•d fund5 R•valuatlon r•séN• 34.435 F•lr Y•••N• 34,4 81,908 118,347 SIqMd ty ch14 on b•b•M ol•Uth• IFW ol
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Independent examlnerfs report on the accounts Section A Indepei)deiil Exaininer's Report Report to the tnMtMI Ac¢e88ible Boating Thames On Iceounts for th• y•ar 3111 March 202S Charlty no (If any) 1181307 Sot out on 1to•i( I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of tho above charity (Ihe Tru8t°) for tho year erKled 3110312025. Rèspon•lblllUu and basls rf report AS the &ritl$ trust8. you are re8pon8ible for the weparatlon of the arnts In accordance with the requirements of the Chartties Ad 2011 ("the A). I report in of my examination of the Tru8f8 accounts carried out urKler section 145 of tr 2011 Act arKI In carylng out rny examlnatlon. I have followed all the applic8ble Direction• glv•n by the Chaiity Commi88ion under 8edion 145(5)(b) of the Ad. Indgpendent I have complgled my examination. I confimi that no malerial matters haye examlnee• •tat•m•nt come to my attention in connectlon vlth the examlnation (other than that di•¢l08•d below ") whith giveo mo ¢au8• to b•li•v• th•t in. any mat•rial resp•ct: the o¢u1ng reMrd• were n( kept In acc4)rfanGt wilh ¥eGtion 13Q of the Charlt188 . or the a¢¢ounts did not accord viith the accounllng rerde. Qr the awunts did not u)mply with tha applicable requlrement conceming the form and content of accounts Set cut in Ch4rrt (Account• and R•ports) Regu{on• 2008 other than any requirnm•nt that the xcounts give a 'twe and fairf view thich 18 rnt a matter congidw•d a$ part of an indopendent examination. I have no conc•m8 and have come acro8• no other mott0rn in rmnactlon wth the examlngllon to whlcn attentson 8nould oe drawn In tn18 report In order to enoble a proper understanding of th• 8ecount$ to be reached. ' Please delete inth8b ets Ilthey do not apply. Slgn•d: 17 /,, /Lr N•m•: Samantha Samuel R•lwanl profes•lonal qu•IIIIG•tlon{s) Of body (If any).. FMAAT ATT AddrM•: 4 L* ci¢Je, FlaGklI He•th HP10 9LQ IER Oet 2018
Scction B Disclosure Only complete If the examiner n•8d8 to highlight material matters of eoneem (see CC32. Indep8ndent examinkn'on of d)arity accoimt8: direction8 9uidanGe for examiners). Glve Mre brlel detalls of any Item• that th• •xamln•r wlsho8 to d1•Cl•. NONE IER Oct 2018