Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 01/01/2022 to 31/12/2022
Charity name: Branksome Chine Surf Lifesaving Club
Charity registration number: 1193369
Objectives and Activities
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SORP reference
Summary of the Para 1.17
The club is a charity that operates to
purposes of the charity
as set out in its patrol the beach between the
governing document Bournemouth and Poole boundary
and Flaghead Chine in Poole. We are
affiliated to Surf Lifesaving Great
Britain (SLSGB).
We provide voluntary first aid and
rescue cover as well as beach and
water safety advice, re-uniting lost
children/people with their families/
groups and information for tourists.
We work as a backup service to the
RNLI Beach Rescue full- time
lifeguards during weekends and bank
holidays each summer.
Our training and sporting activities
provide fun, first aid and water safety
skills for people aged 8-13 (the
Nippers), 13-18 (Youth) and over 18's
(Open/Masters) who not only patrol
the beaches, but also compete with
other clubs around the country. There
are dedicated Masters competitions
for the over 30's too.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and
1.19
activities in relation to We are a local Charity that is a
those purposes for the member of our governing body; Surf
public benefit, in Lifesaving Great Britain. This is the
particular, the activities, National Charity that trains and
projects or services supports volunteers to save life and
identified in the prevent drowning in open water.
accounts.
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Through our Club community of
highly trained volunteer lifesavers,
we help to make beaches safer. Our
most experienced lifesavers form
voluntary Beach Patrols and Inshore
Rescue Boat Teams declared to the
Coast Guard and can assist the Police
with missing person searches.
Our Surf Lifesaving Clubs educate
young people starting at age 8 to
keep themselves safe and to help
others in difficulty. Advanced open
water swimming and rescue skills
together with learning about and
resolving risks, teamwork
and knowing how to save a life are
enabling, never forgotten, life
changing achievements.
Our Clubs is focused on lifesaving
excellence open to all, across all age,
gender and social networks, together
enjoying the beach and the ocean.
Our lifesaving community welcome all
to the fitness, fun and thrill of
knowing how to be at one and in total
control with the elements.
Everything we do is to be the best
that we can for the benefit and safety
of the communities that we serve.
Statement confirming Para 1.18
whether the trustees The Trustees have had regard to the
have had regard to the guidance issued by The Charity
guidance issued by the Commission on public benefit in the
Charity Commission on year 2022. This can be evidenced by
public benefit the number of public swim events our
Club/Charity has supported with
safety cover such as The Seahorse
Swim and hosted the GB ranking
event from which the GB squad is
selected for Surf Lifesaving
Competition.
Our Club/Charity has also run
coaching course to develop new
trainers to successfully deliver sea
competency in swimming, boarding
and surf ski training inputs. The club
has trained up new members with the
necessary skills to perform the role as
safety cover as well as a new cohort
of fully qualified Lifeguards.
The Club/Charity has assisted in
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providing advice and assistance to a number of members of the public throughout the year on the beach and at sea. This has helped greatly in preventing unnecessary contact to the emergency services and preventing situations that could have turned into emergencies. The above examples seek to evidence that the Club/Charity has complied with their duty to have due regard to the commission's public benefit guidance when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant.
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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SORP reference
The Charity’s achievements have
included:
Summary of the main assisting members of the public
Para 1.20
achievements of the both on the beach and at sea.
charity, identifying the Preventing emergencies and
difference the charity’s emergency services being
work has made to the deployed unnecessarily.
circumstances of its
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beneficiaries and any The charity’s members
wider benefits to society routinely pick-up litter on the
as a whole. beach making for cleaner safer
beaches for visitors, pets and
marine life.
The Charity has delivered
training that has led to new,
coaches, water safety trained
members and fully qualified
Lifeguards.
The Charity has improved
health and fitness for the local
community and promoted fun,
safe, sporting excellence –
evidence by the Charity
winning the National Surf
Lifesaving Championships at
Nipper, Youth and Masters level
in 2022.
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Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
Performance of
fundraising activities Para 1.41
against objectives set
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The Charity returned a healthy profit
financial position at the of £38,286.10 in the year 2022 which
end of the period when put with existing reserve funds
leaves the Charity £97,136.59 in
profit. The largest single contributor
to the Charity’s earnings for 2022
came from membership fees but this
was closely followed by the combined
earnings from hosting the National
Surf Lifesaving Championships for
Masters, Youth and Nippers in 2022.
The Charity has been awarded the
honour of hosting these
Championships again for the next two
years and it is hoped and expected
that the Charity will yield similar
profits for the next two years.
Statement explaining Para 1.22 The current policy on holding reserves
the policy for holding is for an unrestricted amount.
reserves stating why Reserves are held to cover emergency
they are held situations but also the Charity is
hoping in the future to be able to
purchase a new clubhouse to better
serve the needs of its members and
the local community.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 The total Capital and Reserves held at
the end of 2022 was £97,136.59
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 N/A
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 None identified
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds Para 1.47
(including any
fundraising)
Investment policy and
objectives including any Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
A description of the Para 1.46
principal risks facing the
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charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO - ASSOCIATION
constituted? Registered 02 Feb 2021
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Branksome Chine Surf Lifesaving Club
methods including Committee elect trustees at an AGM.
details of any
constitutional provisions
e.g. election to post or
name of any person or
body entitled to appoint
one or more trustees
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction Para 1.51
and training of trustees
The charity’s
organisational structure Para 1.51
and any wider network
with which the charity
works
Relationship with any Para 1.51
related parties
Other
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Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Branksome Chine Surf Lifesaving Club
Other name the charity N/A
uses
Registered charity 1193369
number
Charity’s principal None designated
address
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
1 Mark DIXON Chairman Appointed 02.02.2021
2 Steve WISDOM Vice-Chairman Appointed 04.02.2023
3 Matt WRIGHT Secretary Appointed 04.02.2023
4 James BEST Lifesaving Captain Appointed 04.02.2023
5 Zara POTTER Treasurer Appointed 02.02.2021
Emma KANE Membership Appointed 02.02.2021
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Officer
7 Phil NYE Captain (Sports) Appointed 02.02.2021
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements N/A for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) M.J.Wright Full name(s) Matthew James WRIGHT
Position (eg Secretary Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
Profit and Loss Branksome Chine Surf Life Saving Club 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022
31 Dec 22
| Income Club Clothing Competition Entry Fees (206) Donations (Corporate) Donations (Personal) Donations for Safety Cover Grants Interest Income Membership Fees (200) Misc N-Clothing N-Direct N-Sponsor Donations N-Village Food Retailers N-Village Shops Outlets Refreshments (204) Total Income Less Cost of Sales Awards/Exams Fees Competition Entry Fees (303) Membership Fees (300) Total Cost of Sales Gross Proft |
£2,836.00 £12,483.7 5 £90.30 £448.50 £1,515.00 £9,860.00 £354.09 £43,789.5 0 £2,494.80 £1,288.00 £35,308.6 6 £600.00 £2,900.00 £2,000.00 £4,427.24 £120,395. 84 £1,985.00 £12,879.7 5 £13,581.0 5 £28,445. 80 £91,950. 04 |
£2,836.00 £12,483.7 5 £90.30 £448.50 £1,515.00 £9,860.00 £354.09 £43,789.5 0 £2,494.80 £1,288.00 £35,308.6 6 £600.00 £2,900.00 £2,000.00 £4,427.24 £120,395. 84 £1,985.00 £12,879.7 5 £13,581.0 5 £28,445. 80 £91,950. 04 |
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| Less Operating Expenses Associations/Afliations (non SLS Audit & Accountancy fees Clothing Events (420) General Expenses Insurance IT Software and Consumables Kit Maintenance Kit Purchase N-Other Expenses Pool Hire Printing & Stationery, Engraving Refreshments (424) Training (480) Total Operating Expenses Net Proft |
-£225.00 £441.32 £2,223.59 -£718.00 £4,574.67 £2,073.40 £143.88 £445.00 £4,833.49 £26,678.0 7 £8,823.00 £660.86 £1,917.66 £1,792.00 £53,663. 94 £38,286. 10 |
Branksome Chine Surf Life Saving Club as at 31 December 2022
Account 31 Dec 2022
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Current Assets
Cash at bank and in hand
BCSLSC PayPal 711.22
BUS 30 DAY NOTICE 95,052.90
INSTANT ACCOUNT 1,372.47
Total Cash at bank and in hand 97,136.59
Total Current Assets 97,136.59
Net Current Assets (Liabilities) 97,136.
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Total Assets less Current Liabilities 97,136.
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Net Assets 97,136.
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Capital and Reserves
Current Year Earnings 38,286.10
Retained Earnings
58,850.49
Total Capital and Reserves 97,136.59
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name BRANKSOME CHINE SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB members of
On accounts for the year 31 DEC 2022 Charity no 1193369 ended (if any) Set out on pages 3 pages in total(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
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Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I 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.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Date: 31 JAN 2023
Signed: Name: DAVID MANN Relevant professional COMPANY DIRECTOR (FINANCE) qualification(s) or body QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANT (if any):
Address: 65 SHERWOOD AVENUE, POOLE, DORSET. BH14 8DJ
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
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Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
The charity is now CIO registered so it has a new charity number and all the funds were received from the previous charity number 1042297 in Sep-22 please see previous reports on the old charity number.
In the year the Charity continued to use a full online accounting system called Zero. I focused on auditing the 2022 transactions for accuracy including a review of income and expenditure, particularly the larger items and any new items not in prior years.
I reviewed the bank balances on the Charity Balance Sheet at 31 Dec 2022 showing combined balances of £97,137 to ensure they matched the bank statements at 31 Dec 2022. The balance sheet also matched into the Profit and Loss account for the prior and current year as expected.
TSB Savings Account Number 07295167 listed a balance of £95,053 and TSB Current Account Number 00364538 listed a balance of £1,372 (both attached). I did not confirm the balance on the Paypal account of £711.
My working papers include a set of the Profit & Loss account showing a significant profit for the 2022 year of £38,286 which is much improved from last year and appears to show income and costs being matched in the same year.
Within the profit and loss figures the key income figures of £43,790 from membership fees, £35,309 from N-Direct and £12,484 from Competition Entry receipts were presented. Membership appears to continue to be strong and the club is popular.
The key expense figures were £12,880 Competition Entry fees, Membership charges of £13,581 and N-Other Expenses of £26,678 which although larger in size are broadly comparable to prior years. I was informed in prior years that the club has the benefit of the clubhouse at the beachfront without paying any rent. I did not check the detail of any of the charity expenditure, it appears noone involved in the club e.g. trustees, volunteers or helpers gets paid any salaries or related benefits.
The annual accounts show an increasing profit every year and significant reserves at Dec-22 of £97,137 which is significantly more than the balance at the end of prior years.
I did not review any planned charity expenditure or any planned capital equipment purchases for 2023 but I would suggest that this is reviewed by the trustees regularly; consideration should be given to the utilisation of the charity funds for any large equipment purchases, any substantial events or even potentially consider any membership fee reductions in following years
I am confident suitable records are being kept and management of income, expenditure and assets continues through the current year of 2023 and will be demonstrated in the preparation of the accounts for 2023.
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