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2025-01-31-accounts

Trust ees' Annual Report ees' Annual Report ees' Annual Report ees' Annual Report for theperiod for theperiod for theperiod
From Period start date To Period end date
01 February 2024 31 January 2025

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

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Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit Other names charity is known by DDCU Registered charity number (if any) 1187830 Charity's principal address Sea Cadet site Phoebe

Sea Cadet site Phoebe Rugby Club Car Park, Iford Lane Christchurch, Dorset Postcode BH6 5NF

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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8		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Jonathon William
Packer		 Chairperson 1 Jan 2024 – 26 Mar 2024 Charity Members at the AGM.
Laura Morgan Treasurer Full Year CharityMembers at the AGM.
JagdeepJagpal Vice Chair Full Year CharityMembers at the AGM.
Natalie Laura
Coates		 Trustee Full Year Charity Members at the AGM.
Elizabeth May
Watkins		 1.
Chairperson
2.
Secretary		 1.
26 Mar 2024 –
year end
2.
Full Year		 Charity Members at the AGM.
Vince Clark Trustee Full year Charity Members at the AGM.

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year
See above.

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

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Type of adviser Name
Address		 Name
Address
None.
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance, and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

CIO Association Model

Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Association How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Elected by AGM Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

In 2024 the DDCU continued a period of stabilisation and refreshing of You may choose to include equipment. In addition a grant from the BCP Thriving Communities Fund additional information, where has allowed us to expand our activities to provide the experience of relevant, about: paddling in sea kayaks in Poole harbour and deliver training to our leaders  policies and procedures members and volunteers. adopted for the induction and training of trustees; Risk assessments have been undertaken to support the effective delivery

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

The objective of Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit is the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, and in particular but not exclusively among people with disabilities in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving their conditions of life, by the provision of facilities for participating in canoeing and kayaking (“facilities” means land, buildings, equipment, access to coaching and organising sporting activities).

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Summary of the main Paddling sessions activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within due to weather. this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public busier months! benefit)

The club enjoyed 10 out of the 11 planned fortnightly paddling sessions during this season (from April – September) with one session cancelled due to weather. Members have enjoyed generally good weather conditions and trips both up and down the river, including the Christchurch loop. They have used their skills to dodge all the pleasure boats and paddle boards during the busier months! Having re-established the club following the pandemic, this season we were able to open up to new members. In preparation for the season we held 2 sessions in a swimming pool to help members keep in touch and practice their skills. In June we held an open day offering taster sessions with most new paddlers returning for the further paddles later in the season.

Overall, we have welcomed six new paddler members to the club. Due to the increased numbers, we have frequently run two separate groups during our sessions. This helps us to adapt the session to different members’ health and fitness.

Expanded Sessions Following Funding Grant Thanks to the grant from the BCP Thriving Communities Fund we have been able to expand our activities to provide the experience of paddling in sea kayaks in Poole harbour. A local provider organised an initial skills session followed by a trip in the harbour. A further session provided the opportunity to paddle to Brownsea Island which was a new and unforgettable trip. This funding also provided a rescue practice session at our usual location, enabling volunteers to keep skills up to date and will also provide essential first aid training for six leaders and support volunteers in February 2025.

It has also enabled the club to have two further sessions out of season in the swimming pool in Broadstone. These have been enjoyed by members old and new and provided an excellent opportunity to build confidence and practice skills in kayaks in a safe (and warm) environment over the winter. Extra support from volunteers at these sessions has been great to help new members get to know and work with the leading team. We are very grateful to BCP Thriving Communities Fund for providing these opportunities for our members which enables them to access kayaking. They tell us that it improves their physical health and mental wellbeing. Our volunteers have also benefitted, both from the training and opportunities to support members developing their skills.

Social Events We had a successful BBQ after our paddle on 1 September, which raised valuable funds for the club and was organised by one of our members and her husband. We have also had an enjoyable post-Christmas meal at the Piazzo lounge in Wimborne, attended by 30 members with family and friends. These events enable us to keep in contact through the year with all involved with the club, whether regular paddlers or in supporting roles.

Statutory Declaration All trustees reaffirmed their adherence to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

Funding

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

As a small club we are very dependent upon fundraising to deliver our activities, maintain and provide suitable equipment for disabled paddlers and grow our club. This year we were given generous donations from Ringwood Canoe Club and a local business (Astute Ltd) and have recently heard that our application to the Talbot Village Trust for support to buy a new container has been successful. This was a priority for the club as the present one has several leaks and equipment is getting damaged as a result. With increasing membership, we also now need extra equipment and more stable kayaks suitable to the needs of our paddlers.

Policies

Grant Making

The BCP Thriving Communities Fund has enabled us to expand our activities to provide the experience of paddling in sea kayaks in Poole harbour. In addition the funding has provided a rescue practice session at our usual location is also providing essential first aid training for eight leaders and support volunteers thus enabling volunteers to keep essential skills up to date.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
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Re-election of Charity Trustees and key roles.
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Planning paddles and events for the 2025 season.
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10/11 paddle events held in 2024
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Maintained volunteer training sessions via volunteer paddles and
pool sessions. This enabled volunteers to practise and be able to
support disabled members once sessions were held.
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Site maintenance at the property to ensure access remained
possible (cutting back foliage, securing storage racks for canoes,
kayaks, and equipment) and general maintenance of all equipment.
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AGM held on MAR24.
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Holding trustee and committee meetings throughout the year.

Section E Financial review

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A review of accounts was conducted at the AGM in March 2024

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

It was agreed to maintain reserves to support ongoing costs of management.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

None.

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

Section F Other optional information

None.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Elizabeth May Watkins
Jagdeep Jagpal
Full name(s)
Elizabeth May Watkins
Jagdeep Jagpal
Position (e.g., Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Trustee
Trustee
Date
16/10/2025		 Signature(s)
Elizabeth May Watkins
Jagdeep Jagpal
Full name(s)
Elizabeth May Watkins
Jagdeep Jagpal
Position (e.g., Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Trustee
Trustee
Date
16/10/2025		 Signature(s)
Elizabeth May Watkins
Jagdeep Jagpal
Full name(s)
Elizabeth May Watkins
Jagdeep Jagpal
Position (e.g., Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Trustee
Trustee
Date
16/10/2025
Trustee Trustee
16/10/2025
16/10/2025

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Dorset Disabled Canoe Unit (DDCU) No (if any) 1187830

Receipts and payments accounts For the period 2/1/2024 1/31/2025 To from

Section A Receipts and payments

Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts
Donations(Duck Race,bankgoodwillpayment,another club)
897
Memberships
200
Grants(Dorset Community)
-
Thrive Communities Fund Project - Contribution from members
Receipts from fundraisingactivities(BBQ)
155
Receipts from members towards Xmas lunch
-
Charitable activites(memberships/equipment use)
340
1,592
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
None
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Sub total -
Total receipts 1,592
A3 Payments
Payments relatingdirectlyto charitable activities
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- BBQ
42
- Insurance
336
- TrainingCosts - South Coast Adventures
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- Memberships - British Canoeing
155
- Bank Charges
61
Sub total 593
A4 Asset and investmentpurchases, (see table)
Equipment Purchases
-
-
Sub total -
Total payments 593
Net of receipts/(payments) 999
A5 Transfers between funds
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Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
Sub total(Gross income for AR)		 to the nearest £
Restricted
funds		 to the nearest £
Endowment
funds		 Total funds
to the nearest £
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1,555
140
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1,695		 -
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-		 897
200
1,555
140
155
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340
3,287
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1,695 - 3,287
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885
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885		 -
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42
336
885
155
61
1,478
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-
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885 - 1,478
999 810 - 1,809
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A6 Cash funds last year end

**Cash funds this year end ** 3,844 - - 3,844
4,842 810 - 5,652

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories B1 Cash funds

B2 Other monetary assets

B3 Investment assets

B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use

Details
Cash in bank
Details
None
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))		 to nearest £
4,842
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4,842
OK
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Unrestricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds		 to nearest £
Restricted
funds
810
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-
810
OK
to nearest £
Restricted
funds
None - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Details
None		 Fund to which
asset belongs		 Cost (optional)
None -
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-
-
-
Details
Kayaking Equipment
Support Equipment
Misc.		 Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Fund to which
asset belongs		 Cost (optional)
Kayaking Equipment Unrestricted -
Support Equipment Unrestricted -
Misc. Unrestricted -
-
-
-
-

B5 Liabilities

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

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Fund to which Amount due
Details liability relates (optional)
Rent Unrestricted
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Signature Print Name
Jagdeep Jagpal Jagdeep Jagpal
Liz Watkins
Liz Watkins

CC16a

Last year

to the nearest £

285 - - - 136 514 370 1,305 - - 1,305 - - 515 185 153 62 915 324 324 1,239 66 -

Endowment funds to nearest £

-

OK

Endowment funds

to nearest £

-

Current value (optional)

-

Current value (optional) - - - - - - -

When due (optional) Annual

Date of approval 10/10/2025 10/11/2025