CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period from 1 December 2023 to 30 November 2024 Charlty name: Putney Bridge Canoe Club Charity reglstration number: 1204998 Ob'ectives and Activities SORP rtrfwence Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document 'The promotion of community participation in healthy recreab'on for the public benefit by the provision of advice, guidance. facilities and opportunities lo participate in canoeing, kayaking and other related paddlesports for which British Canoeing is the national ovemin bod Open to the Community Putney Bridge Canoe Club IPBCC} is 8 club affiliated to PaddleUKIBritish Canoeing and operates from Bam Elms, in the London Borough of Putney. PBCC welo)mes members from all areas of Greater London. As we have minimal facilities, suitsble only for storing the equipment required for our paddles. we rely on the hospitality of our neighbours, Bam Elms Boathouse and South Bank Sailing Club. prowding our members with access lo their changing room facilities and water supply respects'vely. We njn our river activities from Bam Elms and hire the Janet Adegoke swimming pool (located at Bloernfontein Road, W12 7DBI to offer pool sessions once-a-week. We also occasionally hire the artificial whilewaler courses at Lee Valley White Water Centre ILVWWC), to provide members w*th an opportunity to experience this type of kayaking in a controlled environment. Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in parkn"uJlar, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. and We offer one free-of-charge Thames paddling session lo Trial Members (prospective members who have been assessed at the pool and deemed ready to paddle on the Thames). These sessions are fre&of-tharge for PBCC members. Pool sessions are open to members and non-members and the Gharge to participants is intended to recover the costs incurred for the hire of the pcK)l from GLLIBetter. PBCC ha5 joined forces with Chiswick Pier Canoe Club cpcc to
ensure that pool session capaaty is maximised and all lifeguarding reqU1ments are met. Pool sessions are the pathway for nomces to be introdud to the basic safety requirements and paddling skills required lo take part in Thames paddling sessions and join PBCC, if they wish lo do so. They also offer the opportunity for experienced paddlers lo refresh rescue and self-rescue skllls. Given the small number of facilities offering paddlesprt activities within the saf8 environment of a pool, PBCC'S pool sessions attract a significanl number of paddlers from other Greater London clubs. Mèrnborshlp Numbers (500 Attachment 1) Although membership tends to fluctuate year-on-year, in 2024 PBCC has maintained a healthy base in excess of 100 members. In order to maximise parbGipation opportunities for members of all ages and ernploymenl status, our scheduled paddles lake place both on weekdays - on Tuesday evenings, thus facilitating access for those in ernploymenL and Wednesday momings, which are particularly popular with retirees and freelancers- and at weekends on Saturday and Sunday momings. PBCC has a significant number of members in the >46 years age group, as the club's activitses are particularfy well-suited to individuals in their middle years who are looking to develop new skills, enhan their physical and mentsl wellbeing and maintain an active lifestyle. Accordingly, membership applications from thi5 demographic are especially encouraged. We welcome new members with prior experience as well as those without. Membership runs with the calendar year. For new members who join the club after 1 September. their initial membership period runs until the end of the following year. therefore covering a period up to 16 months. A¢tlvlties PBCC cariied out the following activities during the relevant period:_ Thames paddles {standard and racin
Whitewater trips, including trips to LVWWC., Sea kayaking trips,. Pool sessions (Janet Adegoke swimming pool}. Thames Paddles Paddling sessions departing from and returning to the club's base al Bam Elms IoDk p18ce on a regular schedule of 4 Ifour) sessions per week, each lasting around 3 Ilhreel hours, of which approximately 2 I0) hours are spent on the water, with the remainder of the lime spent preparing for the paddle (including allocating equipment and providing a pre-paddle briefing) and cleaning and putting the equipment back in the club's container. During the relevant peri(xl, approximately 180 paddling sessions were run on the Thames. l.e. around one session every other day, with more than half of the club members participating in one or more sessions. Depending on demand, PBCC also ran ad- hoc beginners. Sessions, which are shorter and take place al low water, to minirnise risk and ease newcomers into paddling in a moving water environment. Raclng The small bul committed Racing Group continued lo operate, especially during the warmer months, under the guidance of PBCC'S Racing Team Leader, who introduced existing and new club members to K1 and K2 racing boats and surfskis. Whltewator Trips PBCC traditionally joins the bi-annual whilewaler trips to the River Dart in Devon, organised by Cherwell Canoe Club. Due to environmental constraints, these take pla in the autumnlwinter months. In the relevant period, two weekend trips were run, on 9-11 February arnd 15-17 November 2024. PBCC relumed the favour by inviting Cherwell Canoe Club members to join Ihe club's trips to LVWWC. when it hIS on an exdusive basis the Centre's Legacy Course for two hour5. One trip wa5 oryanised in the relevant period, on 27 July 2024, which saw good turnout. The charge to partipanIS, as in the case of the pool sessions, is intended to cover the costs incurred by the club for the exdusive hire of the faalities, which are operated by Better on behalf of the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority. Sea Ka akin Trlps
PBCC organi5ed a sea kayaking trip aiming to circumnavigate Hayling Island, off the south coast of England (Hampshirel. on 13 April 2024. Due to unsuitable environmental conditions, the plan was curtailed to a shorter paddle in the Langslone Hafbour area. PBCC'S plans to run more sea kayaking trips during the spring and summer months of 2024 did not come to fruition due to the unavailability on health grounds of the Sea Kayaking Trip Leader, but it is hopgd thal such a programrne can be developed in future years. Pool Sesslons A5 explained above, PBCC offers access to its pool sessions, which are held every Wednesday evening from 20.'00 to 21:00 at the Janet Adegoke pocl in White City, to both members and non-members. During these sessions, novices are introduced lo the basic safety and paddling skills required lo take part in Thames paddling sessions, as it is not deemed appropriate to pemiil beginners to paddle on the tidal section of the Thames without any prior introduction to basic paddling techniques, making a wet exit from a capsized boat and renty after a capsize. Leaders PBCC is continuing to develop the skills of its Trip Leaders and plans lo inuease their number. encouraging members lo undertake the pathway of PaddleUKIBritish Canoeing's awards and qualifications, both on a personal basis and with the club's support. We are working on the development of a training prograrnme for Trip Leaders to ensure compliance with PaddleUKIBrttish Canoeing's Standards for DeployrnenL Wolfare Officer The Welfare Officer IWOI provide5 advi regarding safeguarding and protecting adults al risk and children, prornoting good practi and co-ordinating action within the club following receipt of any cOnrnS or referrals. The princlpal focuses of the role are ensuring all policies and codes of conduct are up-to4ate. and any changes in national legislation and guidelines from PaddleUKIBritish Canoeing are accessible to the Glub's Trustees, Officers, Tri
Leaders, Volunteers and members, to ensure the safely and welfare of everyone involved in the club's activities, as well as to comply with legislative requirements and PaddleUILIBritish Canoeing's Stsndards of DeoYment. Progress against action plan targets (Safeguarding and Hoalth & Safety):. Safeguarding training.. 811 Trusteeslcommittee members and Trlp Leaders have completed the neTrssary courses lo be cornplianl. PBCC has pul in place the following Policies.. Code of Conduct., Safeguarding Policy.. Health and Safely Policy Statement (all made available. together with the Congtitulion, to all club members) and is finalising a Finanual Policy and Guidance (soon to be ratified by the Trustees. but with its principles already being irnplementedl. PBCC has also carried out a revision of sts 2023 General Risk Assessment to lake into consideration comments received from PaddleuKrIIi5h Canoeing and the second edilion of the Port of London Authority's Tideway Code 12024). PBCC will continue lo review and revise said Risk Assessment every 12 months, or whenever there is a significant change to the Tideway Code. or a material incident OGcurs. The General Risk Assessment is also distributed to all club rnembers. Liaison with other Clubs In the Area PBCC continued lo develop ils long- established links with CPCC and Battersea Canoe Club. The Trustees have given serious consideration to the Charity Comrnission's general guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the promotion of health and wellbeing through the pursuil of paddlesport activities in central London. PBCC offers the opportunity lo anyone living in Greater London, with or without prior experience. to participate in frequent and regular paddling activities at minlmal cost. However, the club may impose an upper limit on the number of participants in a given activity, to ensure that their safety and well-being is prioritised. statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit P8r81.18 The main activities, as described above. are:.
4 {fourl standard Thames paddling sessions Fer week throughout the year, free-of-ch8rge to members (all necessary equipment, including boat, paddle. BA and sprayde¢k ar8 promded by the clubl- 1 {onel Thames paddling session, free-of-charge. for Trial Members {all necessary equipment, including boaL paddle, BA and spraydeck are prowded by the club).. numerous racing sessions every week, arranged by the Racing Team Leader. free-of-charge to members (all necessary equipment, including boat, paddle and BA are provided by the clubl., 1 lonel pool session each week throughout Ihe year, open lo members and non-members (all necessary equipment, including boat, paddle and spraydeck are provided by the clubl,. the charge to participants is only intended to recover cost of pool hire,. The dub continues to develop links with other kayaking clubs, to offer members further opportunities lo engage in various paddlesport disciplines and extend their interest, range and skills. The activities offered by PBCC have a beneficial irnpact on the health and well- being of the participants, regardless of their ages and abilities, and foster social interaction. Additional information (optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about- SORP referen Policy on grant-making Pars 1.38 PBCC does not offer grants to individuals or other organisations, but does make a material contribution towards the Cost of training of Trusteeslcommillee Members, club Officials and Trip Leaders. with a view to achieving compliance with iegulalory requifements. PaddleUKIBritish Canoeing's Standards of Deployment and to promote good govem8nTr and best practi in the rnanagemenl of the club's resources. The Club may occasionally reimburse training costs, fvlly or partially, for long-standing. ex eriend club members. PBCC uses all of its funds to:_ run its activities for the benefit of its members, maintsin and upgrade its equiprnent to ensure thal its activities are carried out safel Polity on social investment induding program related investment Para 1.38 and
lo minimise risk, so far as is practicale. lo support the training of ils Trusleeslcommillee Members, club Officers, Trip Leaders and volunteering members.. and for the administrah'on and mana ement ofthe CIO. l the Trusteeslcommittee Members, Officers and Trip Leaders and all the club members who volunteer their time and skills to the Club, do so freely and at no cost to PBCC, which enables the club to provide its activities for a competitive annual membershi fee. The Trustees wish to recngnise the invaluable voluntary contribution of all those who support PBCC'S activities and help to promote the tharitable objectives of the club, induding the club OffIrS. Trip Leaders and members that. from time-t time. provide help and asSiStsn in various fomis and ca acrties. Contributs'on made by volunteers Para 1.3 Other Achievements and Perforniance SORP raterènr Summary ofthe main achievements of the tharity, idenlifwng the differen the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. For many years PBCC provided regular and frequent kayaking opportunities on the Thames in central and west London and in the controlled environment of a swimming pool, while operating as an unin(x)rporated association. In addition, Ihe club organised trip5 to whitewater rivers and seaside locations to expand members, access to multiple disciplines. such a5 whitewater and sea kayaking and kayak surfing. Pgrg 1.20 After carefvl consideration 2022 and at the beginning of 2023. the General Committee's recommendallon that PBCC apply for registration as a Charitable Incorporated Associab'on I'CIO") with the Charity Commission I'CC") was voted on and rattfied by club members at an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 2 February 2023. The principal driver for the application was to ensure Ihe club has appropriate govemance and management, so that the mission of promding affordable and accessible participation to paddlesports in the London area coukl be continued and dgveloped. In order lo aGhieve CC accreditation, the three trustees-elect tailored the Cc's association conslilution template and produced an appropriate constilulion, Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy. Following registration, the Truslees have continued to develo ovemance measures,
procedure5 and guidelines, which are islribuled to all club members, as required. Please also refer tr) Summary of Main Activities above. Additional inforniation (optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about.. Achievements againsl P8ra 1.41 Attached are copies of PBCC'S unaudited objectives set end-of-year accounts for the relevant period. Balance Sheet IAtta¢hment 2) and P&L Slalement Attachment 3 . NIA Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performan against objectives Para 1.41 NIA Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial posltion at the end of the period Para 1.21 The CIO'S bank balance was £ 14,844.56 al the beginning of the relevant period11 December 20231 and £ 15,784.08 81 the ené of the relevant period130 November 20241, with an eX$S of income over ex enditure of £939.52. Whilst PBCC is yet to formali5e "Reseryes Policy. and budgetary procedure, a °Financial Policy and Guidance. is being finalised to ensure adequate governance and control of financial Iransactions, including the requirement for dual authorisalion for non- standard payments that exceed £50 (fffty pounds). In additson. PBCC'S bank balance, whith has been carried over from the time when the dub operated as unincorporated association. represents a safeguard against dela or loss of income. unforeseen costs Slatement explaining the policy for holding reserves ststing why they are h8ld Para 1.22
and to finan future growth and developmellt. Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Par8 1.22 Pa 1.22 None The Club operates with the funds that are available and continues to operate with a positive bank balance. Details of fund malenally in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties aboul the charity continuing as a going conc*rn ra 1.24 NIA Para 1.23 NIA Additional information (optional) You ma choose lo include fvrther stslements where relevant aboul: The charity's principal sour(Es of funds lincluding any funéraisingl Para The CIO relies on membership subscription5 as its main source of funds. Minor and occasional sources of income may be derived from the sale of surplus equipment andlor of donated items. NIA Inveslment policy and objeclives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity PBra 1.46 The principal risk facing the charty is the loss of equiprnenl, in particular boats, due to their high replacement cost. The PaddleUKJ8rilish Canoeing insurance policy, which derives from being an affiliated club, only covers Public Liability (for bodily injury and damage lo third party property), Professional Indemnity (for claim5 made against the club which 811ege Ihat a third paty has suffered an injury or financial10ss caused by negligent acts. errors or omissions during Coaching activities), Directors & Officers (Protection for committee members and club officers against claims arising from their decisions or actions whilst managing the organisationl, Employers Liability (not relevant, as the club does not have any employees) and Abuse. In the future PBCC intends to evaluate the cost of procuring insurance {e.g. against theft or vandalism to cover its e ment. PBCC is a CIO, which was registered with the Charity Commission C 2 Oclober 2023 with charity number 1204998. The initial trustees, as appointed by member vote al the Extraordinary Gen&ral Meeting held on 2 February 2023, were Paola Bemoni, Jonathan Fidler and Olwen Ross. other
PBCC commenced its operations as a CIO on 1 Dernber 2023, following the Annual General Meeting ("AGM"I held on 28 November 2023, with its first financial year running from 1 December 2023 to 30 November 2024, covered by the present Trustees, Annual Report ITAR}- Structure, Governance and Mana DesGription of charity's trusts.. Type ofgoveming document ement Para 1.25 Constitution Iwilh voting members other than its charity trustees.. 'Association" model). How is the charity onsb'tuted? Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation I'cio"). Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled lo appoint one or more trustees Para 1.26 Appoinle(J by 81ection by the members of the CIO at the Annual General Meeting I AGM.). Additional inforniation (optional) You ma choose to include ftjrther statements where relevant about- Policies and procedures P8rB 1.51 The induction process for new Trustees adopted for the induction requires them to be briefed by the exisb'ng and training of trustees Trustee5 on the CIO'S organisational framework and their responsibilities, and lo be provided with the relevar¢t documenlation, including Ihe governing document (Constitution) and a copy of the CIO'S latest Truslees, Annual Report I"TAR"} and statement of accounts. The Trustees will also provide any relevant poliey, procedLJre. guidance, assessment and similar document relating to the management of the CIO, in addltson lo copy of the Charity Commission's guidance 'The Essential Twslee.. what you need to know and what ou need to do.. The CIO'S organisational structure is composed of the current 7 Isevenl Trustees (the General Committee) who manage the club's day-to4ay administration and activities with the support of a number of Officers and Trip Leaders. The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with whith the charity works PBr3 1.51 Ggn8ral Committee li.¢. Trusleesl The General Committee members, specific roles are listed below-. Chairperson and PaddleUKJBritish Canoeing Liais. Secreta
Treasur8r. Membership Secretary and Women's Representative- Thames Health & Safety Officer and Leader, PLA Liaison., Racing Leader., Welfare and Training Officer. Offlcers:. Equipment Officer; Pool Officer and Whitewater Trip Leader.. Battersea Canoe Club and South Bank Sailing Club Liai50n Officer- Thames Leaders. The Tnjstees generally hold 4 Ifourl quarterly meetings per year, to discuss and make decisions on the club's slrategy, current and future plans and lo make sure that the club's objectives and activities on which the Club's income is spent are being met as a CIO. Officers or other invitees for specific agenda items a invited lo attend, as neSsary. Additional committee meetings and sub-committee meetings are arran ed as circumstances re uire. P8CC Trip Leaders operate under the rules and govemance of PaddleUKIBritish Canoeing's Standards for Deployment. Trustees ensure Ihal, in their capacity as Trustees 2nd Committee Members, club Officers and Trip Leoders attend regular dal8 seminars and Irainin events. Relationship with any related parties P8r8 1.51 Other
Reference and Admlnistrative details Charity name Other name the charity uses Reoistered charity number Charity's prtncipal address Pulne Brid e Canoe Club PBCC 1204998 Registored Addréss: Suite RA01 195-197 Wood SÉreet London E17 3NU Operational Address: The Green Container, Behind Bam Elms Boathouse Barn Elms Sports Centre Queen Elizabeth Walk, Bames London SW13 ODG
Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charity Dates acted If not foi whole year Trustea name Off1 Ilf any) Name of person lor dy) entitl¢d to appolnt trustee Ilf any) Fiona Ritchie Paola Bemoni Anna Ruth Rylen Hammond Chair Secretary Treasurer (from 28106120241 Tharnes Health & Safety Officer Racing Team Leader Welfare and Training Officer AGM AGM AGM Jonathan Fidler AGM 5 Stephen Hargrave Connor Lennon AGM AGhA 7 Sukl Siewkian Tan David Creasy IAGM 111212023 - AGM 2810612024 Treasurer (from 3010112024 to 2810612024) Treasurer luntil 3010112024} Equipment Officer Olwen Ross 0211012023- AGM 3010112024 0111212023- AGM 0110212024 10 Simon Moses Corporate trustees - names of the dlrectors at the date the report wasa roved Director name None Name of trustees holdin title to ro not for whole belon in to the charit rustee nam None Dates acted ar Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA held in this capacity Name and objects of the charily on whose behalfthe assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from Ihe charity's own assets NIA Additional Information (optional)
Type of adviser Nama Address None Name of chief executive or names of senlor staff members (Optional infomiation) None Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disdosure of ke NIA ersonnel details Other optional Infomiation Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the tru5tees' r•port above. Signed on behalf of the charlty'$ trustees Slgnature(sl Full name(sl Paola BERNONI Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chalr, etcl Date 24 September 2025
Created: 05 January 2025 PUTNEY BRIDGE CANOE CLUB From Date: 01 December 2023 Profit & Loss Statement To Date: 30 November 2024 (All values reported in GBP)
Turnover
| 4010 | Adult Membership Renewal | 2,925.00 |
| 4011 | Family Membership Renewal | 227.50 |
| 4012 | Associate Membership Renewal | 50.00 |
| 4013 | New Adult Membership | 1,250.00 |
| 4016 | Pool - member | 1,780.00 |
| 4017 | Pool - non member | 1,894.00 |
| 4018 | Pool - cash | 75.00 |
| 4019 | Pool - payments from Chiswick Pier CC | 1,865.00 |
| 4022 | Misc gifts to club | 28.00 |
| 4024 | Social Event - member payment | 236.23 |
| 4030 | Lee Valley | 785.00 |
| 4035 | Hire of club boats and kit | 413.00 |
| 4201 | Sale of club boats | 600.00 |
| 4313 | Stripe New Adult membership | 196.10 |
| 4324 | Stripe social event member payment | 80.30 |
| Total Turnover | 12,405.13 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Less Cost of Sales | |||
| 5010 | Pool Hire | (6,250.00) | |
| 5011 | LV Hire | (400.00) | |
| 5012 | Boat purchase | (600.00) | |
| 5016 | Miscellaneous kit - paddles, BAs, decks | (879.70) | |
| Total Cost of sales | (8,129.70) | ||
| Gross Profit | 4,275.43 | ||
| Less Expenses | |||
| 6003 | British Canoeing | (297.20) | |
| 7020 | Gifts to committee leavers | (479.05) | |
| 7150 | Container Rental | (864.00) | |
| 7507 | Membermojo membership s/w | (95.00) | |
| 7800 | Repairs and Renewals | (160.00) | |
| 8203 | Training Costs | (1,192.05) | |
| 8211 | Social Events | (200.63) | |
| 8212 | Office address subscription | (47.98) | |
| Total Expenses | (3,335.91) |
Profit Before Tax
939.52
Created: 05 January 2025 PUTNEY BRIDGE CANOE CLUB From Date: 01 December 2023 Balance Sheet To Date: 30 November 2024 (All values reported in GBP)
Fixed Assets
| Fixed Assets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Fixed Assets | 0.00 | |
| Current Assets | ||
| 1200 | Current Account | 15,784.08 |
| Total Current Assets | 15,784.08 | |
| Current Liabilities | ||
| Total Current Liabilities | 0.00 | |
| NET Current Assets | 15,784.08 | |
| Total Assets less Current Liabilities | 15,784.08 | |
| Capital and Reserves | ||
| P&L Account | 939.52 | |
| 3101 | Retained Profit & Undistributed Reserves | 14,844.56 |
| Total Capital and Reserves | 15,784.08 |
PBCC Membership Year 2024
| Age min | Age max | Female | Male | Total | % by age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| >=0 | <=13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| >=14 | <=18 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4% |
| >=19 | <=25 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5% |
| >=26 | <=45 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 25% |
| >=46 | <=100 | 22 | 53 | 75 | 66% |
| TOTAL | 33 | 81 | 114 | 100% |