ietori2 Park E.,khstrleigh Victoria Park Buckfastleigh AGM April 2022 Chair's Report Vlctorfja Park Buckfastleigh AGM April 2022 Chair's Report This was our 7 th year of running Victoria Park and Pool for our community and the first one back after the Covid19 lockdown. It was a concerning start to the year coming out off lockdown and making decisions about if and how we should open the pool. Over the closed period we had a lot of work done on the STte from replacing the pool side shelter roof, to mending the leaking drains and giving everywhere a clean lick of paint ready for the chance to reopen. At the end of the summer season we started the long awaited refurbishment on the male changing room toilet and now have a new layout and and fresh cubicles to welcome back the swimmers. The Pool We opened the pool this year with a new timetable and new procedure5 in place to keep everyone safe. We decided to introduce new one-hour slots but not to go wlth a booking system, instead capping the number of swimmers into the pool and runnin8 the one-hour sessions on a first come basis. As always. the community got behind the pool and took all the changes in their stride and although we didn't quite match the figures of 2019 we still managed a total of 6.653 swimmers through the door, making It a great summer season back after lockdown. Alongside the changes in the tlmetable, we also changed how we supported local chlldren's swimrning, creating a TQ11 pass and free sessions for the children to attend everyday throughout the Summer. We also gave local children a reduced rate to the normal sessions that we run meaning that all the children in the town were able to access the pool over summer should they wish to. These sessions where greatly received ar¢d we gave out a total off 281 passes to the local community which were used a total of 715 times through out the summer. Alongside this we still ran our "It's Your Pool Too" campaign and gave away 38 different ticket types totalling £1813 pounds worth of tickets to families l individuals from the local community who'would have otherwise struggled to afford to 5wlm on a reqular basis. In total between the TQ11 Passes and the 'lts Your Pool Too" we gave away £2814 of f ree / reduced swimminq to 319 people within the community.we owe a massive thank to Buckfastleigh Town Council who continue to provide us with significant grant funding which makes this possible. The move to one hour slots this year, made it easler for us to tlmetable some new session such a quieter session for children with Special Educational Needs and a parent and tot session which where both much appreciated and well attended. It seems that Victoria Park Buckfastlei8h Victoria Park Buckfastleigh is a registered charity established in 1887 for "The use and enjoyment by the inhabitants of Buckfastleigh and neighbourhood and the public generally of the trust premises for the purpose of recreation and health.. It comprises of a heated open air swimming pool, skate park, children'5 playground and the "Bungalow" comrnursity building. The charity's trustee is 'Victoria Park Buckfastleigh, which is a company limited by guarantee. (lona pai Bwklisiloiih 150 TW5t0rJrhlil1¥ PItatySl 118P use aènen1 b¥ It1h11tart11 tsf 6utkfI511th lb1hr arl I911( nid4¢<thdle iothe Ivlevant chanly CtyDQanylJw In (10e iilKlos pl I55ociIl Victoria Park, lie 7 The Busifiess (tre, 33 Chapel Sireei, Bucklastlel8h. TQI I OAB Reglsiered Chariiy No.. 200624. Lto Co No.. 0949[K)8
Victoria Park F&..V2rtleisk Directors of the company are all volunteers and are appointed according to the relevant charity and company law in accordance with our articles of association. Victoria Park, SuTte 7 The Business Centre, 33 Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 OAB Registered Charity No.. 200624, Ltd Co No: 09490008 the challenges that COVID brouqht with it forced us to change how we were opening the pool to the public and in doing so allowed us to build more flexibility into. our tlmetable and increase the type of session we are able to put on. We are currently thinking about the idea of taking the one-hour sessions forwards to next year along with the benefits they bring with them. With the restrictions lifting we were able to have the chance to run the Halloween haunted changing r¢x)ms and the team got to work decorating the female side of the changing rooms for the spooky event. Once again the weather was good to us and the Halloween changing rooms where a success with a 155 people happily attending the event and some leaving a little scarred. We ran our cold water swimming sessions on a Sunday morning 9:30 to 10.. 30 and they have been very popular with around 20 people attendin8 each sesslon from beginners to experlenced cold water swimmers. We ran the sessions all the way through to the end of February and were highly popular. The Park Thls year we commissloned the creatlon of a new Hope Garden In an area of the park which was overrun with brambles. A local gardener, Charlie Scullion worked up the design and with help from a local Veteran'5 Charity. and turned it in to a quiet space for though and relaxation. The area has been cleverly planted with seasonal f lowers and plants to give bright colours and smells throughout the year, plus during the summer if you look closely enough you may be able to grab the odd wild strawberry or two before the birds. Along with the park the Hope Garden was Judged in the Britain in Bloom competltlon this year and both the park and the hope garden received a gold level award for excellence. Comlng Up We will be worklng toward5 the upcomlng season having to consider the increases In servlce rates and the challenges it brings with it. Thanks Yet again we are incredibly grateful for the financial support from Buckfastleigh Town Council in this trying tlme and would also like to thank all the continuing support and understanding from the community. Victoria Park Buckfastleigh Vlctoria Park Buckfastleigh is a registered charity established in 1887 for "The use and enjoyment by the inhabitants of Buckfastleigh and neighbourhood and the public generally of the trust premise5 for the purpose of recreatlon and health., It comprises of a heated open air Swimming pool, skate park, children's playground and the 'Bungalow" community building. The charity's trustee is "Victoria Park Buckfastleigh" which is a company limited by guarantee. Directors of the company are all volunteers and are appointed according to the relevant charity and company law in accordance with our articles of ssociation. Victoria Park, Suite 7 The Business Centre, 33 Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 OAB Registered Charity No: 200624, Ltd Co No: 09490008 We would also like to thank our thttiUS1 premiscs ihe re<[tali 4iid hwllh II a Iated openair gwl. alepts. cmllien's piaygrwnd an¢ ihe"kn8alD 4pwfiteO3Lcllrdiry lothy tL4oY4¢l<hirity ujmpaty lawiii Jccordiftct *iihow artlclx ol asStKlat Vlctoria Park. lie 7 The Bu51ness Cenrre, 33 Chapel Srreet. Butkfa5lle1gh, TQ11 OAB ReRisrered Charity NO.. 2CQ624, Lld Co No.. 09490008
Virttsli3 P k 3V E.,khstlei8h exceptional team of staff, volunteers and trustees who have. once again, worked so hard to keep the pool and park operating to such a professional standard and the communlty for supporting us throughout. Signed Pam Barrett - Chair of Victoria Park Buckfastleigh Date Wllding The(hirtry'S IrwAEei5'VI(lorfoPdrt Euifasll¢l¢h" 15a CWnPaAyllmlfvabYiuaianTee ol InetQfflPaDV aipèm WlerA0è Ite at¢Qfdinq toibo rItrvt ¢hirily Eryny irtklt5 01 &&(1•1 Vtcioria Park. Suite 7 The Business Centre, 33 Chapel street, Buckfasiieigh, TQ11 OAB Registered Charity No. 2W624, Lld Co No.. 09490008
Profit and Loss Victoria Park, Buckfastleigh For the year ended 31 March 2022 2022 Tumover Bungalow Rent Fwed Grantsand Funding Interes1 Income 1,662. 1,662.00 23.60000 24*90. 4.60 10.50 Lileguard Cover Pool Rental 110.25 920.00 S£hwlSwim5 2,A15.00 21.72 Sundry Irorne Ticket Sales 20,53191 550.42 Towel Sales 247.00 Traininglficome Tuck&Shop Merchandisesales TdtsiTwrLvver 2.0.00 200.00 314.97 5L984.45 23.L12.92 Costof Sales Costof Goodssold (Tuck) 18.09 Depl Mana8er Directwages Employer Nl EYeDtbriieComrnis$i¢n 3,731.40 2389.05 29,308.08 69.26 167.89 Hellosummei PAYEINI HelkbSurnrnerWa8es ItrUcTOr 196. 1.949.64 16T.75 L4fèEuard Lifeluèrd Trainin8C05ts Poc4 Equipment 9,983.58 456.00 2.507.92 L7.499.96 PPE&Cleanjng Rock CompliancÈlPool ServKeConiractl South wt0r 68.59 15.S8 288.00 1925.94 2W.5D Supèrwisor Swimfix IPoDIChemical$l Total Cost olsales 3,023.30 3.864.24 229.80 45,486.26 31,66322 Gross Profit 6,498.19 i$JsoJoi Adminlstrative Cost5 Abbey Business Serrfi<e5 Audit&Accounrancyle Bank Fees 264.00 4.13D.4D 4,3.40 25ts0 6S.95 117.27 206.40 General Expenses 400.69 227 80 Profitènd Lo ViCtoriaP¥KBuckT3Miei
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Victoria Park, Buckfastleigh
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2022, which are set out on pages...
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(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 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 2011 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 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was 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 seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required by an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts represent a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below .
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act;
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Hania Lee
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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
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Date.........22 August 2022.......