## Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat ## Trustees’ Annual Report ## 1 November 2020 – 31 October 2021 Charity No: 299584 Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat Western Esplanade Sandown Isle of Wight P036 8JS ## **Conten ts** ## 1. Introduction 2. Governan ce Constituti on Patron Trustees Management Committee 3. Charitable Objectives 4. Achievements & Performance Lifesaving Training Presentatio ns 5. Financial Review Cash Reserves Fundraising Donations Collection Boxes Grants Lotto New Build Fund New Boat ## 9. Trustee Sign Off 2 **Introduct** ## **i** Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat is a charitable and not-for-profit organisation created with the aim of preserving human life by providing a 24/7 emergency lifesaving service around the south coast of the Isle of Wight. The charity is run entirely by volunteers from the local Sandown and Shanklin community and receives no funding from the government. It is also not afiliated to the RNLI. Sandown bay is one of the main tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight offering stunning beaches, swimming, windsurfing, paragliding and fossil hunting. In addition, Sandown and Shanklin hold various beach related events throughout the year including regattas, swimming races and fun runs. The Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat provides the safety for these events and therefore not only supports the massive tourist influx to Sandown Bay by providing sea and beach safety, but also supports the local community in its beach related community events. In addition, crew members from the Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat visit local schools and organisations giving water safety training and give sea awareness talks to local organisations. ## **Introduct** **i**[Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat is a highly visible and integral part of] the local Sandown and Shanklin community. It develops members of the local community and helps to encourage more people to use Sandown Bay's beaches safely. **Governa** ## **Constitution** The governance of the Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat is defined in its Constitution which was last amended in 2018. The charity is constituted as a trust and has its financial year end on 31 October. ## **Patron** The Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat is proud and honoured that Mrs. Susie Sheldon, Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, is the charity’s patron. ## **Trustees** The constitution endows the members of the Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat with the power to appoint up to 5 of their number to be Trustees. The Trustees as at the end of 31 October 2021 are: Mark Birch (Operations Manager & Lead Coxswain), Sue Bavington, Christopher Bartlett (2nd Coxswain, Training Oficer) & Richard Burns (Deputy Launch Authority & Fundraising Manager). ## **Management Committee** ## **Governa** The Trustees of Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat are invested by the Constitution with the power to appoint a Management Committee to oversee the general management of the charity. The members of the Management Committee as at the end of 31 October 2021 are: Mark Birch (Operations Manager), Christopher Bartlett, Richard Burns, Sarah Bartlett (Honorary Secretary) & Jennifer Venables (Honorary Treasurer). ## **Charitable** ## **bj i** The objectives of Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat are to preserve and save life at sea for the benefit of the public by: The promotion of technical education in life saving and resuscitation of the apparently drowned, and to provide suitable training of personnel. The provision of volunteer life-saving services to the beaches and coastline in the area from Bembridge West to St Catherine’s Point, and to ensure that this service is efficient and dependable in every way. The promotion of sea awareness and the principles which underline safety at sea through public lectures, demonstrations, classes of instruction and competitions. 5 ## **Achievements and f** ## **Lifesav** ## **ing** Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat provided 24/7 emergency support 365 days last year. The lifeboat was specifically called upon to attend 38 emergency lifesaving situations. All callouts were successful with no loss of life. There were more call outs despite Covid 19 and the pandemic. Many of which related to suicide attempts or mental health episodes. All call outs were subject to adherence, where practically possible, to restrictions imposed due to Covid 19. In addition, whenever possible, the lifeboat provided a visible presence at sea during peak season, giving sea safety advice where necessary, and were available to respond to requests by local authorities to curb anti-social or dangerous behaviour by members of the public using Sandown Bay. ## **Traini** ## **ng** All members of the lifeboat crew voluntarily give up their time on Wednesday evenings and Sundays throughout the year to train new crew members and to provide the mutual support required to ensure that all crew members have the highest possible knowledge of sea safety and experience. In addition, various crew members have voluntarily attended professional sea safety and first aid courses. The level of commitment shown by the crew to training ensures that Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat can provide the best possible emergency service. ## **Presentati** ## **ons** Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat was unable to make any sea awareness presentations this ## **Achievements and** > year **f** due to Covid 19. The charity hopes to continue this vital work in the coming year once restrictions imposed by the government due to the pandemic have been lifted. ## **Financial** ## **i** ## **Cash** ## **Reserves** As of the 31 October 2021 the charity had a bank cash reserve of £246,547 which was split between operational reserves and the funds donated for the new build of the lifeboat station extension. The charity has adopted a low- r is k strategy on the investment of reserves and holds the cash in two bank accounts: a major part of the cash reserve is invested in an interest-bearing savings bank account; the remaining funds required for operational purposes are held in a separate running account. ## **Fundrais** ## **ing** The Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat has a dedicated team of volunteer fundraisers. The team consists primarily of Mary Birch, Angie Burns, Jackie Kelly, Katrina Kelly, Keith Kelly & Janet O’Mara. The team is also supported by members of the lifeboat crew and the management committee. The Trustees would like to express their gratitude to the dedication and hard work of all fundraisers. Unfortunately, due to Covid 19 all fundraising events were once again cancelled in the current financial year. ## **Donations** Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat gratefully received a total of £15,436 in donations this year. ## **Collection** ## **Boxes** Numerous businesses in Sandown and Shanklin kindly agreed to collect funds for the Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat by displaying collection boxes on counters and other locations within their business. The Trustees are grateful to all the local businesses and organisations who have supported the charity in this way. This raised £3180. ## **Grants** Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat gratefully accepted the following grants: 1. Southern Water - £5250 2. SSRO - £875 ## **Lotto** Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat received £14,508 from The Lifeboat Lotto Scheme this year, an average of £1,209 per month. ## **The New Build Fund** The appeal for funds to build a new extension to the existing lifeboat station was launched in 2004. The target amount was set at £150,000. The rear wall was re-engineered further to a clif fall and the rear retaining wall has now been built. The fund reserved for the new build stands at £87’525 as at the end of 2021. ## **The New Boat** The new Atlantic 75 is still being stored and worked on by Will Squibb Ltd, Attrills Yard, The Duver, St H elens, Isle o f Wight, P O 3 3 1 YB. The 2 new Yamaha engines have been delivered to Will Squibb Ltd and we are awaiting confirmation that they have been fitted. 9 Trnstee Sign Off The truMees declare that they have approved this ￿NIrt. Signed by the folk)wing tTUStees: Full namE Mark Birth Zojuly 20ZZ 518nature Full name Trustee &Trtbni￿ OffKer 20Jufy 2022 Si¢rthft Full narne ￿k￿ryI Byrns 20July 2022 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forthe kwlod from To 01-Nov.20 31-Od-21 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted Re5tri¢ted Endowment Total funds Last year tol1* t tt>ll¥ ￿￿t£ l0llKt ￿1[astE trtthp r￿1￿￿1£ tothe nparqst£ A1 Recei Recapts 10317 40.317 $1.295 tota ross income AR) 40J17 40.317 51.2B5 etan Isee tsblel. None Total rncelpts 40.3t7 A3Pa Payrnenls SLJpplier Credit Suppli6rCffjdil •nts 19.1 35.604 1.118 Sub total 18.037 X937 35.604 A4 Asset and investment ur¢haso$ soe table None Sub total 18.037 937 35.604 Net 01rnce1pt￿).472 16.000 Boat Tr•th x 2 15.0(K> BLYt Ic*fft111 10.0 OhYTr• t23A72 When due nal to Amountdug Details B5 Liabilitios by Or￿ or tsvo Irustees on bohalf of all the trustees S•3nature Print Name Date of rov81 Mark Bireh Richard Bums 20Jul-22 21klu142 CCXX R2 accounts {SSI 27107r2022 ## **Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat Income & Expenditure 1 November 2020 to 31 October 2021** ||**2019/2020**|**2019/2020**|**2020/2021**|**2020/2021**|| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||Unrestricted - £|Restricted - £|Unrestricted - £|Restricted - £|| |**Receipts**|||||| |Collections|2415||3180||| |Donations|13186||15436||| |Eco|237||||| |Merchandise Sales|||6||| |Fundraising|1587||219||| |Funerals/Scattering of Ashes|150||160||| |Grants|1000|15116|6125||| |HMRC|1433||||| |Internet Giving|59||659||| |Lotto|15989||14508||| |New Build|||||| |Bank Interest|89||23||| |Misc|34||||| |**TOTAL**|**36179**|**15116**|**40317**|**0**|| ||||||| |**Payments**|||||| |Clothing|309||161||| |Food,Drink & Detergents|252||227||| |Fuel|864||1165||| |FundraisingCosts|420||6||| |Insurance|1779||1001||| |New Boat|5557|7340|||| |New Build||1119||6900|| |Office Equipment|||899||| |Phone & Pagers|2493||4435||| |Post|||20||| |PPE|2625|7776|1498||| |Premises Costs inc Electricity|1668||1912||| |Stationery|299||147||| |Tractor/Boat Costs|3081||7628||| |Training|||||| |Travel|||||| |Misc|23||80||| |**Total**|**19369**|**16235**|**19180**|**6900**|| ||||||| ||||||| |Excess/Deficit foryear|16810|-1119|21137|-6900|| ||||||| |**Total Cash at Bank**|||||| |As at 1 November 2020|136845|94425|||| |As at 31 October 2021|||159022|87525|| |**Cash Locations**|| |---|---| |Lloyds Bank Current Acc|16322| |Lloyds Bank Savings Acc|230224| |Fundraisingnot banked|100| |PettyCash|224| |Christmas Fayre|100| |Collections not banked|62| |**Total Cash**|**247033**| **Note: Northern Diver (INT) Ltd credit in favour of SSILB in the amount of £995.00** CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Sar¥k6vn & Shak*Jfft IrKlèpendert ￿febOat On accounts for the year ended 31° October 2021 Charity no (if any) Set out on pages NIA I re￿rt to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above chanty nhe Trusn for the year ended 31110 12021. Responsibilities and basis ot report As the tharity trustees, you are resp)nsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance viith the Chartbes Act 2011 {'the Acr). I report in respect of my examinatFon of Ihe Trusys accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions grven by the Charity Commission under secbon 1495)(b) of the ACL Independent I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have examinerfs statement come to my attention in connection with the examination whith gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect,: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act: or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply wtth the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulakn'ons 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinatron. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to Ythich attention should be dr￿ in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Please delete the woffts in th8 brdckets rfthey do not apply. Signed: Date: 2f June 2022 Name: Martin Bridges Relevant professional qualification{s) or body (if any): NIA Mddftss: 9 nigh Street. Shanklift, i.￿. IER October 2018 Section B Dtsclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of chartty accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. None IER October 2018