Colwick Park Lifeguards Charity number: 1198775 ## **Trustee’s Report** For period **1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025** The past year has been one of meaningful progress for Colwick Park Lifeguards, marked by increased operational activity, strengthened governance, and continued commitment to ‑ delivering high quality water safety services and community education. Building on the foundations of previous years, the charity has expanded its event provision, enhanced its internal processes, and continued to invest in the development of its volunteers. ## **Operational Activity** During 2025, Colwick Park Lifeguards attended 10 events, an increase of two from the previous year, providing lifeguards, rescue services, and water safety planning. This growth reflects the successful implementation of a new operating model, with Colwick Park Lifeguards taking on the main contract for events previously managed through the RLSS. Volunteers once again delivered their roles to a very high standard, and the year remained ‑ incident free, demonstrating the effectiveness of our training, planning, and operational procedures. Training remained a core focus. Multiple Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) renewal courses were delivered throughout the year, ensuring that qualifications remained current and operational readiness was maintained. Colwick Park Lifeguards also continued to support the development of new and existing volunteers through structured training opportunities and community engagement. Social events, including the End of Season BBQ and Annual Dinner, helped maintain strong volunteer cohesion and morale. ## **Education and Community Engagement** Colwick Park lifeguards continued its commitment to public education, delivering water ‑ safety and drowning prevention messaging within the community. This included school engagement and ongoing support for individuals undertaking lifeguard training. These activities remain central to our charitable purpose and help promote safer participation in open water environments. ## **Financial Review** The charity experienced a significant increase in income, rising from £16,327.49 to £32,006.85. This was driven by: - Increased event activity - New operational model - Growth in donations and grants Colwick Park Lifeguards Charity number: 1198775 Expenditure also rose, from £13,652.92 to £17,626.81, reflecting: - Higher operational activity - General price increases - Increased vehicle and equipment costs Static running costs for the year remained in line with expectations. The 2026 budget includes a substantial increase in the floating fleet kit fund, reflecting the need to address ageing equipment and ensure operational resilience. ## **Governance and Leadership** The charity continued to strengthen its governance arrangements. In accordance with the ‑ ‑ constitution, one third of Trustees stood down at the AGM, with Harley Glover Newson retiring by rotation and subsequently re-elected. Additional Trustees Adam Crump, Claire Speed, and James Bloor were nominated and appointed, bringing the Trustee board to full capacity. - Christopher Brookes – Chair of the Board of Trustees - Harley Glover-Newson – Trustee - Sue Rider – Trustee - James Bloor – Trustee - Adam Crump – Trustee - Claire Speed – Trustee The management committee was reappointed in full following updates to the byelaws, with new roles introduced to support operational and strategic needs: - Christopher Brookes – Chair - James Bloor – Vice Chair - Adam Crump – Treasurer - Amber Gange – Secretary - Sue Rider – Safeguarding Officer - Danielle Tompkins – Deputy Safeguarding Officer - Matthew Tompkins – Operations Officer (Safety and Planning) - James Bloor – Operations Officer (Maintenance, servicing, and equipment) - Emma Nunn – Deputy Safety and Planning Officer - Claire Speed – Recruitment Officer - Tracy Hyland – Recruitment Officer - Emma Nunn – Recruitment Officer - Sue Rider – Training Officer - Tracy Hyland – Fundraising Officer - Sam Boot – Special Adviser - Katie Gange – Special Adviser Colwick Park Lifeguards Charity number: 1198775 ## **Vision and Priorities for 2026** Looking ahead, Colwick Park Lifeguards enter 2026 with a clear operational plan and renewed focus on sustainability. Key priorities include: - Delivering confirmed event commitments - Increasing our event portfolio - Managing volunteer capacity to ensure safe and effective service delivery - Increasing membership to support operational growth - Rebuilding financial reserves - Developing a structured fleet replacement plan - Exploring options for an additional vehicle - Continuing to enhance training and development opportunities With strong volunteer engagement, improved financial stability, and a clear strategic direction, Colwick Park lifeguards are well positioned for another successful year. **Christopher Brookes** Chair of the Board of Trustee Colwick Park Lifeguards Date: 26/05/2026 Colwick Park Lifeguards Charity number: 1198775 ## Reference and Administrative details |Charity name|Colwick Park Lifeguards| |---|---| |Registered charity number|1198775| |Charity’s principle address|R D G ACCOUNTING LTD
CHATSWORTH HOUSE
PRIME BUSINESS CENTRE
RAYNESWAY
DERBY
DE21 7SR| ## Names of the charity trustees |**Name**|**Role**|**Appointment dates**| |---|---|---| |Christopher Brookes|Chair|25 April 2024 - Present| |Harley Glover-Newson|Trustee|07 February 2021 - Present| |Susan Rider|Trustee|08 February 2025 - Present| |Adam Crump|Trustee|22 February 2026 - Present| |James Bloor|Trustee|22 February 2026 - Present| |Claire Speed|Trustee|22 February 2026 - Present| Docusign Envelope ID: 3AA12387-AB68-8441-82CB-9646E2E42BE7 Registered number: 1198775 **COLWICK PARK LIFEGUARDS (CHARITY) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025** Docusign Envelope ID: 3AA12387-AB68-8441-82CB-9646E2E42BE7 ## **Colwick Park Lifeguards (Charity) Contents** ||**Page**| |---|---| |Company Information|1| |Accountants' Report|2| |Income and Expenditure Account|3| |Balance Sheet|4| |The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts:|| |Detailed Income and Expenditure Account|6| Docusign Envelope ID: 3AA12387-AB68-8441-82CB-9646E2E42BE7 **Colwick Park Lifeguards (Charity) Company Information For The Year Ended 31 December 2025** Christopher Brookes **Chair** James Bloor **Trustees** Adam Crump Harley Glover Newson Susan Rider Claire Speed 1198775 **Charity Number** Suite 2a Chatsworth House **Registered Office** Prime Business Centre Raynesway, Spondon Derby DE21 7SR RDG Accountancy Limited **Accountants** Suite 2a Chatsworth House Prime Business Centre Raynesway, Spondon Derby DE21 7SR Page 1 Docusign Envelope ID: 3AA12387-AB68-8441-82CB-9646E2E42BE7 **Colwick Park Lifeguards (Charity) Accountants' Report For The Year Ended 31 December 2025** ## **Report to the trustees on the preparation of the unaudited statutory accounts of Colwick Park Lifeguards (Charity) for the year ended 31 December 2025** As a practising member firm of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at http://www.accaglobal.com/en/member/professional-standards/rulesstandards/acca-rulebook.html. This report is made to the trustees of Colwick Park Lifeguards (Charity), as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the accounts of Colwick Park Lifeguards (Charity) and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the trustees of Colwick Park Lifeguards (Charity), as a body, in this report in accordance with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants as detailed at http://www.accaglobal.com/content/dam/ACCA_Global/Technical/fact/technical-factsheet-163.pdf. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Colwick Park Lifeguards (Charity) and its trustees as a body for our work or for this report. It is your duty to ensure that Colwick Park Lifeguards (Charity) has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory accounts that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of Colwick Park Lifeguards (Charity). You consider that Colwick Park Lifeguards (Charity) is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year. We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the accounts of Colwick Park Lifeguards (Charity). For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the financial statements. Signed RDG Accountancy Limited Chartered Certified Accountants Suite 2a Chatsworth House Prime Business Centre Raynesway Derby DE21 7SR Page 2 Docusign Envelope ID: 3AA12387-AB68-8441-82CB-9646E2E42BE7 ## **Colwick Park Lifeguards (Charity) Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ended 31 December 2025** |**TURNOVER**
Other income
Cost of raw materials and consumables
Staff costs
Depreciation and other amounts written off assets
Other charges
**NET SURPLUS**|**31**
**December**
**2025**
**£**
**31,252**
257
-
-
(3,600)
(17,484)
**10,425**|**31**
**December**
**2024**
**£**
**16,181**
146
(1,866)
(1,277 )
(276 )
(11,632 )| |---|---|---| |||**1,276**| Page 3 Docusign Envelope ID: 3AA12387-AB68-8441-82CB-9646E2E42BE7 ## **Colwick Park Lifeguards (Charity) Balance Sheet As At 31 December 2025** |Fixed assets

Current assets
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES**
Accruals and deferred income
**NET ASSETS**
**UNRESTRICTED FUNDS**|**31**
**December**
**2025**
**31**
**December**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
7,409
11,009
37,176
22,856
-
-| |---|---| ||
**44,585**
**22,856**| ||
**44,585**
**33,865**| ||(1,555)
(1,260 )

**43,030**
**32,605**| ||**43,030**
**32,605**| Page 4 Docusign Envelope ID: 3AA12387-AB68-8441-82CB-9646E2E42BE7 **Colwick Park Lifeguards (Charity) Balance Sheet (continued) As At 31 December 2025** For the year ending 31 December 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the micro-entity provisions. On behalf of the trustees Christopher Adam Crump Brookes Chair Trustee - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - James Bloor Harley Glover Newson Trustee Trustee - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Susan Rider Claire Speed Trustee Trustee Date 26 May 2026 Page 5 Docusign Envelope ID: 3AA12387-AB68-8441-82CB-9646E2E42BE7 ## **Colwick Park Lifeguards (Charity) Detailed Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ended 31 December 2025** |**TURNOVER**
Charitable Activities
Training
Membership
Donations
Social Events
Other Revenue
**COST OF SALES**
Purchases
GROSS SURPLUS
**Administrative Expenses**
Uniform
Travel and subsistence expenses
Rent
Vehicle running costs
Computer software costs
Repairs, renewals and maintenance
Insurance
Postage
Training seminars and workshops
PR expenses
Accountancy fees
Advertising
Royalties and licence fees payable
Credit card charges
Depreciation of plant and machinery
Sundry expenses
Sale of assets
OPERATING SURPLUS
**Other interest receivable and similar income**
Bank interest receivable
SURPLUS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR|**31 December 2025**
**£**
**£**
23,722
150
280
7,100
-
-
31,252
-
(-)
31,252
-
3,630
1,250
5,331
302
612
3,974
22
126
-
1,735
188
292
22
3,600
-
-
(21,084)
10,168

257
257
10,425|**31 December 2025**
**£**
**£**
23,722
150
280
7,100
-
-
31,252
-
(-)
31,252
-
3,630
1,250
5,331
302
612
3,974
22
126
-
1,735
188
292
22
3,600
-
-
(21,084)
10,168

257
257
10,425|**31 December 2024**
**£**
**£**

14,433

420

360

550

418

-

16,181
1,866

(1,866)

14,315
378
3,363
1,250
4,293
290
4,142
2,701
-
140
-
1,336
-
132
30
276
4
(
#
(5,150)

(13,185))
1,130
146

146
1,276|**31 December 2024**
**£**
**£**

14,433

420

360

550

418

-

16,181
1,866

(1,866)

14,315
378
3,363
1,250
4,293
290
4,142
2,701
-
140
-
1,336
-
132
30
276
4
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3,630
1,250
5,331
302
612
3,974
22
126
-
1,735
188
292
22
3,600
-
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-
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30
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