
## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** 

**From  19/02/2024   Period start date   To    31/12/2024                 Period end date Charity name: Saunton Sands Surf Lifesaving Club** 

**Charity registration number: 1207084** 

## **Objectives and Activities** 


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SORP reference<br>Summary of the purposes of  Para 1.17  The objects for which the Club is<br>the charity as set out in its  established is to save lives and prevent<br>governing document  drowning and to provide education and<br>training in all areas relating to lifesaving,<br>rescue, resuscitation and search and<br>rescue for the benefit of the public in the<br>ceremonial county of Devon and other<br>parts of Britain<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Summary of the main Para 1.17 and 1.19 activities in relation to those  The promotion and training of purposes for the public Surf Lifesaving and other benefit, in particular, the qualifications in water safety, activities, projects or services rescue, search and rescue, identified in the accounts. lifesaving, coaching, resuscitation and first aid;  The promotion and organisation of lifesaving, rescue, search and rescue, beach, sea and pool training, beach and water sports and lifesaving activities for training, recreation and enjoyment that encourage fitness, team work, responsibility and excellence in pursuit of these objects;  engaging in search and rescue activities; The promotion of and the provision of voluntary lifesaving, rescue, search and rescue services and training to the community and public at large;  The provision of lifesaving safety awareness and prevention of drowning information:  **T** he promotion of the Club and 



|||its activities within the local<br>community.|
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|Statement confirming<br>whether the trustees have<br>had regard to the guidance<br>issued by the Charity<br>Commission on public<br>benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees are aware of the guidance and<br>have considered it when making relevant<br>decisions.|



## **Achievements and Performance** 

||Summary of the main<br>achievements of the charity,<br>identifying the difference the<br>charity’s work has made to<br>the circumstances of its<br>beneficiaries and any wider<br>benefits to society as a<br>whole.|Para 1.20|Saunton Sands SLSC prides itself on<br>being inclusive and fun, where anyone<br>over the age of 5 can access quality<br>training, awards and competitions<br>The Club also provides access to the Duke<br>of Edinburgh Award, Search and Rescue<br>training, Surf Boat, and IRB.<br>The Club has many active volunteers who<br>are involved with coaching, water safety<br>and officiating at local, regional and<br>national levels.|
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## **Financial Review** 


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Review of the charity’s  Para 1.21  The asset transfer from Charity 1032081 will<br>financial position at the end  take place at the beginning of the 2025.<br>of the period<br>The Charity made a net income of £3170.45<br>Statement explaining the  Para 1.22<br>Our target level of reserves will be<br>policy for holding reserves<br>informed by:<br>stating why they are held<br> Our forecasts for levels of income<br>for the current and future years,<br>taking into account the reliability<br>of each source of income and the<br>prospects for developing new<br>income sources<br><br>Our forecasts for expenditure for<br>the current and future years on<br>the basis of planned activity<br><br>Analysis of any future needs,<br>opportunities, commitments or<br>risks, where future income alone<br>is likely to fall short of the amount<br>of the anticipated costs<br> Assessment, on the best evidence<br>reasonably available, of the<br>likelihood of a shortfall arising<br>which means that reserves are<br>necessary, and the potential<br>consequences for the charity of<br>not being able to make up the<br>shortfall.<br>Amount of reserves held Para 1.22  £20000<br>Reasons for holding zero  Para 1.22  N/A<br>reserves<br>Details of fund materially in  Para 1.24  N/A<br>deficit<br>Explanation of any  Para 1.23  N/A<br>uncertainties about the<br>charity continuing as a going<br>concern<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

|Description of charity’s<br>trusts:|||
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|Type of governing document<br>(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|**Constitution**|
|How is the charity<br>constituted?<br>(e.g unincorporated<br>association, CIO)|Para 1.25|**CIO**|
|Trustee selection methods<br>including details of any<br>constitutional provisions e.g.<br>election to post or name of<br>any person or body entitled<br>to appoint one or more<br>trustees|Para 1.25|**Election to post at the AGM**|



## **Reference and Administrative details** 


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Charity name  Saunton Sands Surf Lifesaving Club<br>Other name the charity uses<br>Registered charity number 1207084<br>Charity’s principal address  Saunton Surf Life Saving Club<br>Saunton<br>Braunton<br>EX33 1LG<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** 


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Dates acted if not for whole  Name of person (or body) entitled<br>Trustee name  Office (if any)<br>year  to appoint trustee (if any)<br>1 Benjamin Pounds  Chair<br>2 Natalie May<br>3 Richard Folland  Club Captain<br>Ben Rook  Junior Development<br>4<br>Officer<br>5 Toby Ansdell<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>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


– 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** 



## **Exemptions from disclosure** 

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details 

## **Other optional information** 



## **Declarations** 

**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** 

**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** 

**Signature(s) Full name(s)** Sarah Durrant **Position (eg Secretary,** Adminstrator **Chair, etc) Date** 30/09/2025 



## Profit and Loss 

## Saunton Sands Surf Life Saving Club 

February 19-December 31, 2024 

|DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT|TOTAL|
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|Income||
|Christmas Party Income|730.46|
|Competition Entry|352.55|
|Fundraising|528.78|
|SwimmingIncome|1,646.66|
|**Total for Income**|**£3,258.45**|
|Cost of Sales|0.00|
|**Gross Profit**|**£3,258.45**|
|Expenses||
|rent|75.00|
|Utilities|13.00|
|**Total for Expenses**|**£88.00**|
|**Net Operating Income**|**£3,170.45**|
|Other Income|0.00|
|Other Expenses|0.00|
|**Net Other Income**|**£0.00**|
|**Net Income**|**£3,170.45**|



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**Accrual Basis  Monday, September 15, 2025 01:06 PM GMTZ** 

