Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat
Trustees’ Annual Report
1 November 2021 – 31 October 2022
Charity No: 299584
Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat Western Esplanade Sandown
Isle of Wight P036 8JS
Conten ts
1. Introduction
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Governan ce Constituti on Patron Trustees Management Committee
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Charitable Objectives
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Achievements & Performance Lifesaving Training Awards
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Financial Review Cash Reserves Fundraising Donations Collection Boxes Grants Lotto New Build Fund New Boat New Station Roof
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Trustee Sign Off
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Introduct
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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.
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 2022 are:
Mark Birch (Operations Manager & Lead Coxswain), Sue Bavington, Christopher Bartlett (2nd Coxswain, Training Oficer) & Richard Burns (Deputy Launch Authority & Fundraising Manager).
Management Committee
The Trustees of Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat are invested by the Constitution with the
Governa
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 2022 are:
Mark Birch (Operations Manager), Christopher Bartlett, Richard Burns, Sarah Bartlett (Honorary Secretary) & Jennifer Venables (Honorary Treasurer).
Charitable
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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.
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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 32 emergency lifesaving situations. 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 gave 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.
Awards
In July 2022 the crew of Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat were presented with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal by the Island’s High Sherif, Mrs Kay Marriott.
Financial
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Cash
Reserves
As of the 31 October 2022 the charity had a bank cash reserve of £270,812 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 £29,447 in donations this year.
Collection Boxes
Financial
Numerous businesses in Sandown and Shanklin kindly agreed to collect funds i 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 £3397.
Grants
Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat gratefully accepted the following grant:
- Island Roads - Isle of Wight Foundation - £7156
Lotto
Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat received £13,645 from The Lifeboat Lotto Scheme this year, an average of £1,137 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 £87’632 as at 31 October 2022.
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. No storage fees are being charged.
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The New Station Roof
The old tin roof was moved back to the joist, cleaned and replaced back with breathable underfelt and new batons. A new tin roof was then fitted with fixing and new ridge including new plastic facias fitted with gutters and downpipes. The old wooden facias were sprayed with a wooden sealant and rotten timber on the fascia was replaced where necessary. The total cost of the work including scafolding and rubbish removal amounted to £8031.00 (£6681.00 - Bradleys Felt Roofing & £1350.00 - RNSSC). The additional costs reflected market increases in supplies and services. The works were completed on 5th September 2022. Most of the work (£7156) was paid for by a grant from Island Roads - Isle of Wight Foundation.
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Tru s tee S i g n Of f
The below Trustees declare they approve this report.
Signed by the following trustees:
Full name Mark Birch Position Trustee & Operations Manager Date 28 July 2023 Signature Full name Christopher Bartlett Position Trustee & Training Officer Date 28 July 2023 Signature Full name Richard Burns Position Trustee Date 28 July 2023 Signature
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Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat 299584
Receipts and payments accounts
Period start date Period end date To 1-Nov-21 31-Oct-22
For the period from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds to the nearest to the nearest £ to the nearest £ £
Total funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
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Receipts 50,753 7,316 - 58,069
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50,753 7,316 - 58,069
Sub total (Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
None - - - -
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Sub total - - - -
Total receipts 50,753 7,316 - 58,069
A3 Payments
Payments 27,788 7,209 - 34,997
Supplier Credit - 910 - - - 910
Supplier Credit - 65 - - - 65
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Sub total [ 26,814 ] 7,209 - 34,023
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
None - - - -
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Sub total [ - ] - - -
Total payments 26,814 7,209 - 34,023
Net of receipts/(payments) 23,940 107 - 24,047
A5 Transfers between funds - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 159,508 87,525 - 247,033
Cash funds this year end 183,448 87,632 - 271,080
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| Section B Statement | of assets and liabilities | at the end of the period | at the end of the period |
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | ||
| Categories | Details | funds | funds |
| B1 Cash funds | Cash at Bank Petty Cash & Other Total cash funds |
to nearest £ 183,181 267 183,448 |
to nearest £ 87,632 - - 87,632 |
| (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
OK |
OK | |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | ||
| funds | funds | ||
| B2 Other monetary assets | Details None |
to nearest £ - - - - - - |
to nearest £ - - - - - - |
| B3 Investment assets | Details None |
Fund to which asset belongs |
Cost (optional) - - - - - |
| B4 Assets retained for the | Details New Boat |
Fund to which asset belongs |
Cost (optional) - |
| charity’s own use | New Build (at cost) New Tractor Boat Trailers x 2 Boat (Dove II) Old Tractor Direction Finding Radio Fundraising Trailer Yamaha Engines (2) & Spares |
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| B5 Liabilities | Details None |
Fund to which liability relates |
- - - - - Amount due (optional) |
| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Signature | Name | |
| Mark Birch Richard Burns |
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CC16a
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Last year
to the nearest £ 40,317 - - - - - - - 40,317
40,317
26,080 - 1,118 - 25 - - - - - - 24,937
24,937 15,380 - - 15,380
Endowment funds
to nearest £
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OK
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - -
Current value (optional) - - - - -
Current value (optional) 45,000 37,372 16,000 15,000 25,000 5,000 3,500 1,000 6,500 154,372 When due (optional)
Date of approval 22-Jun-23 22-Jun-23
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Sandclw and Shanklin I[hore Lrfet*Jat On accounts for the year ended 31110122 Charity no (if any 299584 Set out on pages IrernNnber tfj the p?qe numbers of addi11015ai SheÈ-' I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (llhe Trust.) for the year ended 31110122 Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 1.the Act'i. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5}Ib) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have examiner's ststsment come to my attention in connection with the examination {other than that disclosed below") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect". the accounting records were not kept in accordanGe with section 130 of the Charities Act.. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements Conrning the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 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 examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the braGkets rfthey do not apply. Signed: Date: 11111122 Name: Graeme Shorter Relevant professional qualification(s} or body (if any): Address: 14 Princes Way Shanklin IER Oct 2018
P037 7DU Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concem {see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detsils of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018