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2025-12-31-accounts

Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club

Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025

Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club

CONTENTS

Page:

2-4 Trustee’s Report

7 Statement of Assets and Liabilities

8 -16 Notes to the Financial Statements.

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Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club

TRUSTEE’S REPORT

The trustees present their report for the period ended 31 December 2025.

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of income against payments for the year.

The trustees are responsible for:

• position of the charity; and

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE

The charity was formed as a new Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on 23 April 2020 under Charity Commission registration no: 1189190. It is governed by a CIO Constitution.

OBJECTIVE

inhabitants of Royal Leamington Spa and the surrounding area by the provision of facilities and opportunities to participate in canoeing, kayaking and paddleboards (commonly known as paddle sport). Below is the detailed objectives as defined in the Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

1. The overall objective of Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club is to provide a safe and secure environmen t, where all people can try and take part in paddle sport .

2. Develop existing paddlers

3. RLSCC supports

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Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club

TRUSTEE’S REPORT

REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES

The AGM was held in June 2025 and a new committee was elected to operate the day to day business of the club.

The Trustees have been focussed on ensuring the future operations of the club and the heads of terms of a new 15 year renewing lease on our building have been agreed with Warwick District Council. This is expected to move to the signing of a new lease during 2026. We have been concerned for some time with the di�iculties of changing signatories with Barclays bank and a move to a new account with Lloyds is in progress.

Membership income was very similar between 2024 and 2025, despite full programmes of beginner activity in all parts of the club. This suggests that we might be coming towards the end of the surge of interest in the sport that followed the pandemic.

Some very hard work from our Head Coaches, especially Stef Whatcott, means that we were able to comply with the PUK Standards for deployment well in advance of their deadlines. We are committed to maintaining that standard going forward. We ran a Paddle Sport Instructor Course in October and a First Aid course to enable our coaches to develop and stay up to date.

Racing Activities

In 2025 PUK changed the funding system for the racing pathway and we ceased to be a pathway club. This has had little e�ect on racing coaching activities as we had always planned for it to become self-sustaining. We have a very active participation in every age category.

We have maintained a very active participation in sprint and marathon racing throughout the year with trips to away races on many weekends.

Sam Sparks – Team GB for Sprint

Neil Blackman – WW World championships

Tom Gough – European Gold medal

Tom Price – reached the A Final at World Championship.

Recreational Activities

The club continues to o�er beginner and developing paddler courses through the summer for canoe, kayak and paddleboards. Introduction to white water takes place in the autumn. Junior sessions take place every Saturday and have included introductions to white water for many.

summer and the winter months.

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Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club

TRUSTEE’S REPORT

Events and Trips

River Dart Trip – February

Hosting a Hasler Race – March

Recreational Summer Camp in Wales – June

The Doggy Paddle – July

Family camp on the Wye – July

Surf camp – September

Scotland Advanced White water Trip – November

River Avon Descent – November

The general operation of the club (membership administration, health & safety, safe guarding, club maintenance) are all in line with the policies, and are reviewed regularly by committee and reported to the trustees.

Tess Lukehurst

For the Trustees

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Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF

ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA CANOE CLUB

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club (“the charity”) for the period ending 31 December 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Jason Foxwell FCCA FCIE

independent-examiner.net 12 Hillbourne Road, Poole, BH17 7JB

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Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club

Receipts and Payments Account

For the year ended 31 December 2025

Notes
Income from:
Donations & legacies
1
Charitable activities
2
Investments
3
Other income
4
Total Income		 Restricted
Funds
2025
£
-
7,150
-
-
7,150		 Designated
funds
2025
£
3,899
40,571
2,047
2,264		 Total
2025
£
3,899
47,721
2,047
2,264
55,931		 Restricted
Funds
2024
£
-
8,995
-
-
8,995		 Designated
funds
2024
£
20,500
41,792
2,292
610
65,194		 Total
2024
£
20,500
50,788
2,292
610
48,781 74,190
Expenditure on:
Charitable activites
5
Net (outgoing)/incoming resources
before transfers
Gross transfers between funds
11-12
Net movement in funds		 (3,904)
3,246
(3,246)
-		 (51,419)
(2,638)
3,246
608		 (55,323)
608
-
608		 (4,498)
4,497
(4,497)
-		 (55,916)
9,278
4,497
13,775		 (60,414)
13,776
-
13,776
Fund Balances at 1 January 2025 - 170,448 170,448 - 156,672 156,672
Fund Balances at 31 December 2025 - 171,056 171,056 - 170,448 170,448

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Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club

Statement of Assets & Liabilities As at 31 December 2025

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2025 2024
Restated
Notes £ £ £ £
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand 171,056 170,448
Net current assets 171,056 170,448
Income funds
Restricted funds - -
Designated funds 171,056 170,488
Unrestricted funds - -
171,056 170,488
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Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club

Notes to the Financial Statements As at 31 December 2025

1. Accounting policies

Charity information

Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.

1.1 Accounting convention

Charities Act 2011. As the charity’s income is below the statutory threshold, it is not required to prepare accruals accounts under FRS 102 or the Charities SORP (FRS 102).

The trustees have nevertheless adopted accounting policies and disclosures that are consistent with the principles of FRS 102 and the Charities SORP where these enhance the clarity and usefulness of the financial statements. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

1.2 Going concern

has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. Designated funds are unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for specific purposes; although not restricted by donors, they reflect internal decisions about the intended use of resources.

1.4 Income

Income and cash donations are recognised on a receipts basis.

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on a payment basis.

1.6 Cash and cash equivalents

financial liabilities requiring disclosure under FRS 102.

1.7 Non-monetary assets

monetary assets and liabilities are reported on the balance sheet. Non-monetary assets such as equipment, furniture, and other tangible items owned by the charity are not capitalised and are therefore not recognised in

disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. These disclosures do not represent recognition of such items as accounting assets and do not a�ect the reported financial position.

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Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For the year ended 31 December 2025

2 Donations and Legacies

Donations, grants & sponsorship
BC funding		 Donations, grants & sponsorship
BC funding		 2025
149
3,750
3,899		 2025
149
3,750
3,899		 2024
5,500
15,000
20,500		 2024
5,500
15,000
20,500
3 Income from Charitable Activities
Club membership
Hasler income
Avon descent income
Doggy paddle
Coaching fees
Pool sessions
Recreational trips
Misc income		 Membership
2025
£
17,830
17,830		 Racing
2025
£
10,960
189
11,149		 Recreational
2025
£
7,829
220
1,162
9,211		 Events
2025
£
2,041
340
7,150
9,531		 Total
2025
£
17,830
2,041
340
7,150
18,789
220
1,162
189
47,721		 Membership
2024
£
17,252
17,252		 Racing
2024
£
11,110
644
11,754		 Recreational
2024
£
5,111
895
3,711
9,717		 Events
2024
£
3,071
8,995
12,066		 Total
2024
£
17,252
3,071
8,995
16,221
895
3,711
644
50,788

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Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For the year ended 31 December 2025

4 Investments
Bank interest received
5 Other income
Venue hire
Christmas party
Misc income		 2025
£
2,047
2,047
2025
£
2,100
159
5
2,264		 2024
£
2,292
2,292
2024
£
560
50
610

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Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For the year ended 31 December 2025

6 Expenditure on Charitable Activities

Avon Descent
Coaching fees
Safeguarding
First Aid
Equipment Purchases
Misc Expenditure
Rec. trips
Pool hire
Doggy paddle expenses
Share of Support & Governance costs
(note 7)		 Club
expenditure
2025
£
64
1,500
1,564
23,903
25,467		 Racing
Recreational
2025
2025
£
£
13,987
4,085
-
-
-
-
269
4,572
20
1,971
1,048
14,276
11,676
14,276
11,676		 Events
2025
£
3,904
3,904
3,904		 Total
2025
£
-
18,072
64
1,500
4,841
20
1,971
1,048
3,904
31,420
23,903
55,323		 Club
expenditure
2024
£
-
35,261
35,261		 Racing
2024
£
12,988
52
135
273
229
13,677
13,677		 Recreational
2024
£
2,343
147
1,170
81
1,950
983
6,674
6,674		 Events
2024
£
304
4,498
4,802
4,802		 Total
2024
£
304
15,331
199
1,305
354
229
1,950
983
4,498
25,153
35,261
60,414

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Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For the year ended 31 December 2025

7 Support & Governance Costs
Accountancy
British canoeing affiliation
Building improvements
Club maintenance
Electricity
Insurance
Cleaning
Waste management
Water rates
WDC building insurance
WDC lease & rates
Website & hosting
Membership system
Telephone & internet Services
Go cardless fees
Stripe fees
Miscellaneous expenditure		 Support
2025
£
8,367
739
1,264
791
514
343
1,011
809
5,195
227
677
-
154
564
1,586
22,241		 Governance
2025
£
598
1,064
1,662		 Total
2025
£
598
1,064
8,367
739
1,264
791
514
343
1,011
809
5,195
227
677
-
154
564
1,586
23,903		 Support
2024
£
18,324
343
1,328
639
349
341
902
642
5,045
274
739
86
132
786
3,677
33,606		 Governance
2024
£
580
1,076
1,656		 Total
2024
£
580
1,076
18,324
343
1,328
639
349
341
902
642
5,045
274
739
86
132
786
3,677
35,261

Included in accountancy are costs of £425 (2024- £415) paid for completion of the independent examination of the club's accounts.

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Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For the year ended 31 December 2025

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2025 2024
Number Number
0 0

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains under sections 466–493 CTA 2010 and section 256 TCGA 1992, to the extent that such income and gains are applied for charitable purposes.

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Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For the year ended 31 December 2025

For the year ended 31 December 2025
11 Non-monetary Assets
Canoes & equipment
Kitchen white goods & equipment
Equipment
Audio visual & laptop		 2025
£
175,000
15,000
8,500
1,200
199,700		 2024
£
175,000
15,000
8,500
1,200
199,700

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Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For the year ended 31 December 2025

11 Designated Funds

Building Fund
Grant Spend
Coaching Fund (Rec)
Coaching Fund (Racing)
Equipment fund
Gym fund		 Balance at
1 January 2025
£
81,068
675
27,755
59,275
-
1,675
170,448		 Incoming
Resources
£
24,512
9,370
14,899
48,781		 Resources
Expended
£
(25,467)
(11,676)
(14,276)
(51,419)		 Transfers (to)/from
restricted funds
£
3,246
3,246		 Balance at
1 January 2026
£
83,359
675
25,449
59,898
-
1,675
171,056		 Balance at
1 January 2024
£
83,972
675
24,153
46,198
1,675
156,672		 Incoming
Resources
£
28,164
10,277
26,754
65,194		 Resources
Expended
£
(35,565)
(6,674)
(13,677)
(55,916)		 Transfers (to)/from
restricted funds
£
4,497
4,497		 Balance at
1 January 2025
£
81,068
675
27,755
59,275
-
1,675
170,448

Receipts and payments relating to the club’s racing and recreational activities, which are presented within charitable activities in the Statement of Financial Activities, are designated to the Racing Fund and the Recreational Fund respectively. These designations reflect the Trustees’ intention that income generated from these activities is applied to support and develop those areas of the club’s operations.

Any remaining balance of unrestricted funds at the year end, after allocations to the Racing and Recreational Funds, is designated to the Building Fund. This fund exists to support the ongoing maintenance, improvement, and future development of the club’s facilities.

Designated funds remain part of unrestricted funds and may be reallocated by the Trustees if circumstances require.

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Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For the year ended 31 December 2025

12 Restricted Funds

Doggy Paddle Balance at
1 January 2025
£
-
-		 Incoming
Resources
£
7,150
7,150		 Resources
Expended
£
(3,904)
(3,904)		 Transfers (to)/from
unrestricted funds
£
(3,246)
(3,246)		 Balance at
1 January 2026
£
-
-		 Balance at
1 January 2024
£
-
-		 Incoming
Resources
£
8,995
8,995		 Resources
Expended
£
(4,498)
(4,498)		 Transfers (to)/from
unrestricted funds
£
(4,497)
(4,497)		 Balance at
1 January 2025
£
-
-

The Doggy Paddle is an annual fundraising event organised by RLSCC, from which 50% of the gross proceeds received each year are donated to The Guide Dogs for The Blind Association (registered charity no. 209617).

Movements on this restricted fund therefore reflect the income raised and the amounts transferred in accordance with the stated fundraising terms.

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