2025-03-31-accounts - Durham Paddlesport Club

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Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period stwt dale Pericmj end dale From Section A Reference and administration details Charlty namè DURHAM PADDLESPORT CLUB Other names charity is known by Reglsterèd charlty number (rf any) 1190431 Charity's prlncipal address The Old Com Mill Durham City DH13EA Names of tho charlty trustees who manage the charity Dales acted If not for whole TNst•• nam• Offieè lif ènyl Name of persq>n lor body) entltled nt trustee Ifan Susan Porter Current trustee Chairperson 21.3.24 David G l(napton Rob8rt Walling Sophy Bage Brian Smith Sarah Bell 16.10.24 Chairperson Resigned in Aug 25 21.4.24 Resigned in Aug 25 19.8.2025 Barrie Wilson 19.8.2025 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charlty, If any. (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted rf not for whole ear TAR Mar¢h 2012

Names and addresses of advlsers (Optional Information) of advisor Name Addr•ss Name of chief executive or nanes of senlor staff members (Optional infomiation) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts CIO Constitution Type of governing document kjw the Charity is constituted cio Trustee selection melhods Annually at AGM- Volunteers and Elected by members (113 of current trustees) Additlonal governance issues (Opllonal InfOrntiOn) You woy choose to indude addittinal informats'on, where relevant, about.. pdicies and procedures adopted for the induction and Iraining of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wder network with which the charity works: relationship with any related parties. Iruslees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures lo manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation and care for the enmronment in particular the provision of facilities for the sport of water paddle sport. Summary of the obiocts of the charity set out in Its governing documerrt TAR March 2012

The provisions of paddle sport equipment and training for ils use al the club base on the River Wear, at the Old Com Mill, Durham City. The opp)rtunity to participate in paddle sport at other venues in a supportive social environment with no or nominal fees. {with Paddle UKIBritish Canoeing) qUalifd coaches. leaders and instructors. All actimties of the Charity have regard for Ihe Charily Cc¥nmission's Guidance on Public Benefit Surnmary ofthe main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to thes• objècts (includé withln this section the slatutory declaralion thal trustees have had regard lo the guidance Sssued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) Addltlonal detalls of objectives and activitses (Optional infomiation} The Charity does not make grants The Charity does not make investments other than in assets for the Charity purpose. I Charity offIr$. coaches. leaders. instructors are volunteers. who give up their time to provide the d)arity purposes at no cost to the clublcharity. You may choose to include further statements, where relèvant. about.. policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment., contribution made by volunteers. TAR March 2012

Section D Achievements and performance The year commenced with a good renewal of membership numbers for the Club, demonstrating how vitallhealthy the club is at this time and the interest in paddle sport activities in the locality. Summary ofthe main achlevements of the charity during tho year The Club provided 'lntroduction to Paddle Sports Taster Sessions, to members of the non-members, which were well attended, and resulted in several participants continuing with the paddles sp)rt activities throughout the year. Some of our club volunteers were successful in securing Coaching andlor Leader qualifications from Paddle UK during the year to assist the club in provbjing the coached sessions to fulfil our Charity obligations. The Club facilitated weekly club paddle sport sessions during the ' summer period which were well attended. with paddlers improving their confidence and skills in paddle sports. and several obtained the Paddle UK personal perfomiance awards during the year. The club facilitated various events, trips and training provisions for paddlers during the year, seeing further progression for independent paddlers from sheltered water into open water or moving water environments. These sessions also supported paddlers with peer Searning and improvement. Overall this benefitted the community by facilitating physical exercise, which in turn SUPFQrts mental wellbeing. providiry access to both 'blue' (water) and 'green' (outdoor spaces) The Club facilitated monthly on-the-water litter picks, in association with the Durham Riverscape Community and The Wear Rivers Trust, and helping in the management of invasive non-native species control to fulfil the environmental oblMJations of the charity, on the River Wear at Durham. This includes clearing the area where the club holds sessDns as well as a wider area of the river, and river bank within the Gentre of Durham City. These activities also provide a sense of pridelcommunity benefit to participants along with mentavphysical wellbeiro. The Club members also take part in Paddle UK'S annual 'Big Paddle Clean Up. clearing the river and riverbanks of rubbish and fly-tipping. TAR March 2012

Section E Financial review The Charity's fixed ISIS for rent remain low. Annual insurance is essential to safeguard assels and the current energy costs are low but essentsal. The bank balance throughout the year is considered to b8 adequale for the operatM)n of Ihe charity provisions. Brief statement of the charity's policy on resèrvos , The charrty does not hold a reserve as such. Detalls of any funds rnaterlally in deficit Further financial revlew detalls (Optlonal inf4xmation> You may chooso to incIJe The main income for Ihe Charity is derived from membership fees. and additional inforniation, where lub fees. relevant about.. The charity receives income to provide events. and training which is then the charity's principal offset against venue hire and where necessary provider costs. Small amount of income from annual raffle towards the maintenance of sources of funds (induding any fundraising); equipment. This year grant funding was sourced lo offset against essential repairs to how exp&ndilure has the Grade 11 Listed building used as Clubhouse. supported the key objeGtives Expenditu this year has allocated to coach training which is necessary of the charity. as all events promded by the Charity have to be facilitated by qualified investment policy and coacheslleadersfinstructors. the expenses are paid to wovid8rs of the objectives including any training and for first aid qualifications, which is mandatory for coaches etc. ethical investment policy The Paddle UK affiliation fees are essential for insurance. and adopted. governance in provision of paddle sport activities. Section F Other optional information Revised Deployment rules from Paddle UK has been embraced by the Charity in the provision of their water sport activities to the publicJmemb8rs this has required additTronal training of its volunteers lo secure mandatory qualif18d coaches and leaders and secure 3rf party insurance. Where possible grant funding and bursaries are sourced lo fund the Iraining requirements of the Gharity members and volunteers. Ongoing repairs and upgrades to the Clubhouse are necessary to meet Health and Safety requirements. Section G Declaration The trustees doGlare that thoy have approved thè tfUStè6S' f•l>Ort abovè. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustoes Signature(s} I(LSL £ose* j Full name(s) Posltion (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) 7loii1 -/,/ TAR March 2012

Charity Name	No (if any)
DURHAM PADDLESPORT CLUB	1190431
Receipts andpayments accounts		CC16a
2024 01-Apr For the period from	01-May-25 Period end date To

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 2,756 500 1,001 # 804 3,315 4,180 206 91 12,853 - - - 12,853	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ 2,756 500 1,001 804 3,315 4,180 206 91 12,853 - - - 12,853	Last year to the nearest £
Members Subscriptions	2,756				-
Paddle Uk Bursary	500				-
Club Fees	1,001				-
Kit Hire	804				-
Events Hire/costs/deposits	3,315				-
Grant funding	4,180				-
Raffles	206				-
Misc	91				-
*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	12,853				-

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
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*Total receipts* A3 Payments
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Electric	234	-	-	234	-
Rent	15	-	-	15	-
Insurance	524	-	-	524	-
Repairs	3,272	-	-	3,272	-
Paddle UK Affiliation fees	297	-	-	297	-
Events Hire/costs/bookingfees	2,848	-	-	2,848	-
Web host fees	154	-	-	154	-
Coach trainingfees	1,535	-	-	1,535	-
Other	154	-	-	154	-
**Sub total **	9,033	-	-	9,033	-

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
Kayak purchase	800
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**Sub total **	800				-
*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
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	3,020				-
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	3,020				-

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

21/01/2026

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

Bank balance 1 April 2024 Net income 24/25 FY Details Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details	Unrestricted funds to nearest £	Restricted funds to nearest £	Endowment funds to nearest £
	7,227	-	-
	3,020	-	-
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	10,247	-	-
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			Endowment funds to nearest £
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			Current value (optional)
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Details Details Kayaks Canoes Paddle Boards Paddles and accessories Assored safety equipment	Fund to which asset belongs unrestricted unrestricted unrestricted unrestricted unrestricted Fund to which liability relates	Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Amount due (optional)	Current value (optional)
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			When due (optional)
None		-
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Signature	Print Name
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

21/01/2026