## Weymouth Surf Life Saving Club 

Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Summary 

For the year ended 31 December 2024 

Registered Charity No. 1198020 

## 1. Objectives and Activities 

Weymouth Surf Life Saving Club (Weymouth SLSC) exists to promote water safety, teach lifesaving skills, and encourage healthy, active lifestyles through surf life saving sport and education. 

Our charitable purposes are the advancement of health, education, and community development by providing lifesaving training and surf sport opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. 

During 2024 our key aims were to: 

- Deliver regular lifesaving and surf sport training sessions for Nippers, Youth, Seniors, and Masters. 

- Support the qualification of new lifeguards and coaches to strengthen local beach safety. 

- Provide access to pool-based and open-water training in a safe, inclusive environment. 

- Build community engagement through participation, volunteering, and fundraising. 

All activities are undertaken with due regard to the Charity Commission’s public-benefit guidance. 

## 2. Achievements and Performance 

2024 was another successful year for the club, with strong participation and several developments that improved our offer to members: 



- Weekly training sessions (May – September) for Nippers, Youth, and Senior members. 

- Launch of Masters’ sessions on Tuesday evenings for adults 18+. 

- Monthly winter pool sessions at Osprey Pool (covered by membership fees). 

- Weekly swim-fitness sessions at 1610 Dorchester, helping members prepare for the beach season. 

- Delivery of three Surf Lifeguard courses, qualifying 20 new lifeguards. 

- 13 club-trained lifeguards took up beach roles (paid and voluntary). 

- Continuation of robust safeguarding practice under the Safeguarding Officer, maintaining a safe and welcoming culture. 

These activities not only developed lifesaving capability within the community but also provided pathways into paid lifeguarding and volunteering. 

## 3. Membership 

Membership remained healthy with over 100 registered members: 

- Nippers 31 

- Youth 39 

- Seniors 16 

- Masters 29 

Growth in the Senior and Masters sections demonstrates successful retention from the Youth programme and the club’s appeal to adults returning to sport. 

## 4. Financial Review 

Total income for 2024: £25,511.33 Total expenditure: £24,411.60 Closing balance (31 Dec 2024): £18,613.16 Opening balance (1 Jan 2024): £17,513.43 

Income sources 



|Membership 2024|£4,512.69|
|---|---|
|Membership 2025|£4,731.58|
|Pool fees|£709.92|
|Lifeguard assessments|£938.85|
|Fundraising & donations|£1,773.25|
|Merchandise|£708.13|
|Grants|£11,800.00|
|Miscellaneous|£336.91|
|Expenditure||
|SLSGB membership|£5,911.00|
|Pool hire|£2,164.58|
|Equipment|£13,834.35|
|Merchandise|£906.00|
|Admin and running costs|£876.56|
|Competition entries|£304.16|
|Miscellaneous|£414.95|



The club ended the year with a modest surplus and a healthy reserve. Trustees are satisfied that finances are well managed and sustainable, with sufficient funds to meet upcoming commitments, including preparations for the 2025 Nationals. 

## 5. Structure, Governance and Management 

Weymouth SLSC is a charitable unincorporated association governed by its constitution. Committee members are elected annually at the AGM and are responsible for overall governance, safeguarding, finance, and compliance. 

Day-to-day delivery relies entirely on volunteers, including qualified coaches and parent helpers. 



Trustees and committee members (2024): 

- Chair: Alice Higgins 

- Vice Chair: Laura Foden 

- Secretary: Ben Alford 

- Treasurer: Matt Clarke 

- Membership: Becky Phillips 

- Safeguarding Officer: Emily Styles 

- Training: Dan Hull 

- Compliance: Matt Clarke 

All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or benefits from the charity. 

## 6. Safeguarding 

Safeguarding remained a central focus. The club continued to implement Surf Life Saving GB’s safeguarding framework, including DBS checks, codes of conduct, and incident reporting procedures. 

## 7. Acknowledgements 

The trustees thank: 

- All volunteer coaches and helpers for their commitment and energy. 

- Exiting committee members Laura Foden and Emily Stiles 

- Members and parents whose support underpins every session and event. 

- Grant providers and sponsors for their investment in lifesaving equipment. 

## 8. Plans for the Future 

Over the next 12 month, the club will 

- Continue weekly Nippers, Youth, and Senior sessions. 

- Maintain Masters’ sessions for all abilities. 

- Expand social activities and increased use of the clubhouse. 

- Launch a new Sandhoppers programme (ages 5–7). 

- Renew the clubhouse lease for a further three years. 



- Host the Surf Life Saving GB National Championships in August 2025, a ten-day event expected to welcome 5,000+ attendees - a major community and fundraising opportunity. 

## 9. Public Beneft Statement 

The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. 

Through training, education, and participation in lifesaving and surf sport, Weymouth SLSC improves public safety, health, and wellbeing for people of all ages in the coastal community. 



Weymouth SLSC 

DRAFT Accounts 2024 

01 May 2025 

## **Weymouth Surf Living Club Income and Expenditure 1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024** 

|**Serial**|**Descripton**|**Amount (GBP)**|
|---|---|---|
|1<br>2<br>3<br>4<br>5<br>6<br>7<br>8<br>9<br>10<br>11<br>12<br>13<br>14<br>15<br>16<br>17<br>18<br>19<br>20<br>21<br>22<br>23<br>24<br>25<br>26<br>27<br>28<br>29<br>30<br>31<br>32<br>33<br>34<br>35<br>36<br>37<br>38<br>39<br>40<br>41<br>42|**Income**<br>Membersip 2024<br>4,512.69<br>Pool Fees<br>709.92<br>Requal Fee<br>225.70<br>New LG Assessments<br>713.15<br>Fundraising<br>1,281.75<br>Merchandise<br>708.13<br>Grants<br>11,800.00<br>Membership 2025<br>4,731.58<br>Donatons<br>491.50<br>Beach Compettons<br>-<br>Sundry<br>17.47<br>SLSGB Registraton Fee<br>89.05<br>Tuck Shop<br>230.39<br>**TOTAL INCOME                25,511.33**<br>**Expenses**<br>SLSGB<br>2,235.00<br>SLS Membership<br>3,676.00<br>Osprey Pool Hire<br>2,164.58<br>Merchandise<br>906.00<br>Equipment<br>13,834.35<br>Medals<br>-<br>Admin<br>68.13<br>Assessment Exp<br>-<br>Refunds<br>-<br>Club mobile phone<br>120.00<br>Club House<br>688.43<br>Compettons<br>304.16<br>Tuck Shop<br>414.95<br>**TOTAL EXPENDITURE                24,411.60**<br>**Bank Reconcilliaton**<br>Opening Balance 1st January 2024<br>17,513.43<br>Income<br>25,511.33<br>Expenditure<br>24,411.60<br>Closing Balance 31st December 2024<br>**18,613.16**|4,512.69<br>709.92<br>225.70<br>713.15<br>1,281.75<br>708.13<br>11,800.00<br>4,731.58<br>491.50<br>-<br>17.47<br>89.05<br>230.39|
|||**18,613.16**|



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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Weymouth Surf Life Saving Club (1198020) 

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31/12/2024. 

## Responsibilities and Basis of Report 

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

I have been appointed under section 145 of the Act to carry out an independent examination of these accounts. 

My examination is carried out in accordance with the 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 of explanations given by the trustees. 

I can see the threshold for review has been exceed due to a significant grant funding received from Sport England. Which in turn has been used to purchase equipment which is invoiced accordingly. I am also comfortable all other material cost are appropriately evidenced by invoice or receipt. 

I Note a minor discrepancy in the opening and closing bank balances as stated in the reports, and as such the surplus for the year should be £22.64 higher than reported. This does not provide cause for concern. 

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’. 

The examination provides a limited assurance that nothing has come to my attention which suggests the accounts are not in accordance with the records and the requirements of the Act. 

## Independent Examiner’s Statement 

In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, accounting records have not been kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011; or the accounts do not accord with those records; or the accounts do not comply with the applicable accounting requirements of the Charities Act 2011. 

I have no concerns and have no other matters to report. 

Name: Geoffrey Wiltshire 

Qualification (if any): ACMA CGMA 



Address: 5 Weatherbury Way Dorchester Dorset DT1 2ED 

Date: 31/10/2025