8 Famamullan Road Mullybrltt Ennlskllkn BT94 SBL ernepaddlers.org.uk £mall@èrnÈpaddl£rs.org.uk 0780864917 Erne Paddlers Trustee Annual Report: Year End Dec 31" 2023 Page I
8 Famamullan Road Mullybrltt Ennlskllkn BT94 SBL ernepaddlers.org.uk £mall@èrnÈpaddl£rs.org.uk 0780864917 Table of Contents Erne Paddlers Trustee Annual Report: Year End Dec 31st 2023 Table of Contents l. Dates 2. Main ActSvities relating to the Public Beneflt 2.1. Summary of Main Activities 2.2. Achlevements and Performance 2.3. Meeting the Programme 2.4. Outreach 2.5. Membership for the Year 2023 2.6. In Summary Trustees Statement on Publlc Beneflt requlrements 2.6.1. Charltable Objectlves 2.6.2. Publlc Beneflt Statement 3. Review of Year End Financial Posltion io 3.1. Income, Expenditure and Balance 3.2. Funds materially in deficit 3,3, Risks io io 10 3,4. Other Assets 11 4, Governance 11 4.1. Charity Name 4.2. Charity Number 4.3, Principal Address 4.4. Trustees as of 31st Dec 2023 11 11 11 11 4,4,1, OtherTrustees in the year 4,5. GovernSng Document and Constitutlon 4.6. Trustee Selection and Management 4.7. Structure, Governance, and Management 4.7.1. Governing Document and Constitution 4.7.2. TrLJStee Selection and Management 4.7.3. Meetings 5. Trustee Signatu res 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 Page 2
8 Famamullan Road Mullybrltt Ennlskllkn BT94 SBL ernepaddlers.org.uk £mall@èrnÈpaddl£rs.org.uk 0780864917 Dates This report covers the period from l January to 31 December 2023 Main Activities relating to the Public Benefit Summary of Main Activities Erne Paddlers IEPI is an award-winnlng paddlesports club with multlple award winning coaches, especially in the area of Inclusive / Disability Paddlesports. The National Governing Body, Paddle Nl, recognise us as their flagship club and Sport Nl consider us as to be a role model organisation. EP facilitates workshops for Paddle Nl's other clubs on best practlces quality of deliveryi Incluslve paddllng and sustalnabSllty. We are a communlty organisatlon promotlng health and wellbelng uslng the 'Take 5" method through soclal, recreatlonal outdoor experlence, learnlng and challenge vla paddlesport. We are a provlder on the Soclal Prescrlptlon scheme, a reglstered not-for-proflt charlty and local communlty run organlsatlon. Erne Paddlers known here as "the club" operates maSnly the Fermanagh Omagh area wlth equipment stored in a compound at a local school and at the local leisure centre. Trailers enable mobile activities and the use of various venues in the area and nationally. The club delivers a comprehensive weekly paddlesports programme throughout the yearto both members and non-members with a strong focus on development, on and offthe water, of members and non-members in paddlesport- we aim to increase our coaching resources and traSning these individuals build capacity for future members and paddlesport activities, We aim to Sncrease access, for all abilities, to the water as an under-used but valuable local resource while also increasing public awareness of the risks and safety measures necessary around the waterways through education and leading by example and running education courses to raSse safety awareness. In conjunction we also upskill members in personal performance, safety, instructing, leading and coaching to empower each individual to inspire others. We promote excellence in coaching, leading and water safetythrough a dedScated programme of skilled mentorSng. We provide a servSce to famS1ies, communSty groups and individuals in terms of provisSon of educational outdoor experlence, especSally In terms of personal development and health and wellbeing following the '5 Steps" prlncSples. Adopting the 5 steps Into our core aims has allowed us to Implementthls In sesslons at all levels "everyone Is a volunteer" at thelr own ablllty level, coachlng is almed at lifelong learnlng. We coach inclusively so everyone can get exercise and learn skills and regularly see the benefits of a pause for mindfulness on our sesslons which a naturally social and relaxed. The club continues to have a strong focus on development for our members and as a community organisation through the continuous improvement of our aims, ethos, systems and governance. In early 2023 the club commenced a comprehensive review of our systems, policies and governance. While the club has always had good governance some of the policies needed to be updated and reviewed. As a significant part of this we looked in depth at our risk management statement and risk assessments. The senior coaching team continues to promote situationally aware dynamic risk assessors in our qualified and volunteer staff due to working in a changing environment. We have even encouraged situational awareness among group members from our youngest right to develop Page 3
8 Famamullan Road Mullybrltt Ennlskllkn BT94 SBL ernepaddlers.org.uk £mall@èrnÈpaddl£rs.org.uk 0780864917 independent safe paddlers from a first principles level- children are asked to spot hazards or suggest boundaries during the initial briefing and this is used in an appropriate way at all levels. The club sees its-self as more than just a paddlesport club and aims to promote better lives through paddlesport teaching transferable life-skills through water activity. In orderto ensure the club represents all members views and aspirations a comprehensive survey was designed and released to the public late this yearfor review, analysis and action next year. This is something the club has aspired to complete for some time and is a result of engaged board members dedicating time and energy to make this happen. Achievements and Performance The club contlnued Its partnershlp agreement wlth LELP untll September 2022- provldlng slgnlflcant funding to the club which was matched by club expenditure141.kn LELPI. Funding from this paid a percentage of the salary for our Club and Workforce Office and In return Erne Paddlers invested In new fleets of boats and soft kit Ibuoyancy aids, paddles, air bags, paddles, helmets etcl to develop activities through our partnership programme known as 'Paddle the Lough" Thls contlnued to be an exciting opportunlty to develop the club alongside another organlsatlon dedlcated to developlng the water resource on our doorstep. The networking and expertise provlded by this partnership added great value to our programme and the club provided particlpation statistics and programme achievements to LELP in return far surpasslng our agreed targets. The legacy of thls funding continues to support the club throughout 2023 and beyond. The club continues to work in partnership with public body groups such as Waterways Ireland and Fermanagh Omagh District Council to provide taster paddling sessions to local schools, scouts, community and special needs groups. Fees are charged for these services to coverthe costs of coaches and volunteertravel expenses and we pride ourselves in the professional, coordinated, eff icie nt a nd experie nced service we provide to these events. Having the Erne system on our doorstep glves us access to one of the best recreatSonal paddling environments anywhere with countless access points and beautiful scenery to paddle in. It also allows us to have a waterfront presence via trailers and banners at slipways. In 2023 we continued to run ourvery successful branded courses, examples of this Sncluded our 'Learn to Paddle" Ipreviously called Club Inductlonl, 'Love to Paddle" Iprevlously Recreational Paddlel Our"Inclusive Course" grew In numbers and momentum following a tentative restart last year after 2 years of our participants in this course isolating in orderto protect their health this has been a challenging session to Increase engagement with but we continue to reach out to people of all abilities. We look forward to continuing to regenerate this important strand of the club each year. We operate within NGB guidelines for ratios of coach.. participant, with all courses pre-booking and paying online- holding a waiting list forthose over booked. Detailed pre-course emails go out to all participants with information such as timings, directions, venue details, changing and toilet facilities. This informatio n is a vita I pa rt of our inclusive ethos a I lowi ng pa rticipa nts to u ndersta nd if the venue and activities will meet their needs. We carry out risk assessments for all activities and plan according to individual, group and staff needs as well as craft and venue considerations. I n kee ping with the club's ethos, striving to keep a safe environme nt for the coaches as well as those paddling, Paul Harrington {General Manager) and the senior coaching team ran another successful Page 4
8 Famamullan Road Mullybrltt Ennlskllkn BT94 SBL ernepaddlers.org.uk £mall@èrnÈpaddl£rs.org.uk 0780864917 coach and volunteer training and mentoring programme to offer professional review and development to our staff team. A range of coach education courses were provided both in-house and through the Canoe Association Nl, Tollymore National Outdoor Centre and other course providers. For example, seven club Paddlesport Instructors attended a Coach Award Core Training atTollymore National Outdoor Centre in 2022. In 2023 the club continued to mentor and develop these opportunities for coaches and leaders. With a focus on club paddler and coach development the club continued training for our new cohort of Junior Leaders- since this intake are all young we focused on increased paddling enjoyment and gaining skills with a soft approach to leadership and qualifications. This course will gradually develop strong leaders and competent declsion makers from our young paddlers. We continue to offer relmbursement of coach tralning and assessment fees in return for volunteering. The club Intends to contlnue to facllltate chlldren and adults wlth speclal needs through work wlth local charltable groups, the Camphlll Communlty, Wlllowbrldge Speclal School and other groups. Thls Is a valued regular actlvltyforthelr partlclpants, residents and puplls respectlvely Ourtwo quallfled PaddleabS1ityTutors continued to provlde tralnlng, mentorshlp and leadership to our coachlng team and newtralnees. In 2022 we ran a practlcal course for promotlon of Incluslve paddling nationally with a demo group of seasoned and new paddlers wlth extra physical and learning needs. Elght other clubs and CANI attended to observe the session and then a Ilvely question and answer session followed- observers left with more confidence to take inclusive paddling backto their own organisations and with the offer of mentoring through our club coaches. In 2023 we continued to provide mentoring to the other clubs and increase incluslon all the sessions we run. Our regular programme of Sea Paddles and Rivertrips continued our development of our moderate water leaders and coaches wSth venues further afield being explored. Our river leadershiplcoaching team travelled to Wales to scout the RSver Dee- much excitement had built up before the trip and our coaches had a great tSme explorSng the river and area whilst gathering Snformation forthe clubs first big trip away with members- Planned for March 2024. In 2023 we reached out to more local charitSes and organisations and one successful example was an inclusive 6 week course for a local cancer charity- SWELL. We ran a multi-craft beginners course for local men and women affected by cancer over 6 weeks in the Autumn and with excellent feedback we hope to run more of these courses. We also ran the followSng courses: Skills After School laimed at 8 to Ilyr olds) Beginners and Improvers touring, river kayaks, rolling, familyfun, open canoe, SUP -> Willowbridge School Inclusive group- IPost Primaryl -> Camphill Community Inclusive Sessions -> WHSCT Disability team sessions WHSCT 16+ Team referrals Fermanagh Downs Syndrome group School group sessions to celebrate the coronation of the King Local church group taster session Loca I scouts Ope n Canoe Skills Page 5
8 Famamullan Road Mullybrltt Ennlskllkn BT94 SBL ernepaddlers.org.uk £mall@èrnÈpaddl£rs.org.uk 0780864917 6 months of 8 pool sessions a week in 2 pools Outdoor spring and summer courses between 6 and 11 a week Moderate water beginner and intermediate sea kayak trips Moderate water beginner and intermediate rivertrips Easter I week 2 sessions a day Summer camps 6 weeks 2 sessions a day LELP litter pick Crom Castle camp and paddle weekend Love to Paddle lake trips Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Tralnlng Team Challenge Paddlesports day Safety support for Omagh flreworks dlsplay Advarsced Sea Kayak Navigatlon COLsrse at Tollymore Access N l a nd safegua rd I ng updates Volunteer traSning and mentorshlp Volunteer rewards and a Chrlstmas BBQ party Attended the Waterways Ireland Ioyr plan launch Facilitated kit hire for a junSor international Polo team Coach education for other clubs and providers Erne Paddlers has always had a strong cohort of dedicated and skllled coaches and an exemplary ethos of mentoring for both personal and coaching development. We have a dedicated and motivated team of coach educators to develop and mentor individuals through this process- having more than one coach educator is unusual in paddlesport clubs and is a resource we highly value. In order to maintain currency and excellence in delivery in the awards provided our coach educators attended online and face-to-face CPD events and orientations. Extremely posStive participant feedback on our fSrst post-lockdown trips and courses in 2020 greatly reinforced ourfocus on health and well-beingthrough paddlesport as the right aims and ethos for the club to operate on. This positive feedback greatly helped to re-engage our volunteering and staff teams post-covid, with dSrect thanks from many people provSding a fantastic reward for our nstructors and leaders. We now have a comprehensive archSve of feedback and testimonials evidencing the important role of the club as a communSty organisation, In 2023 we continued to bulld on this strong foundation. Erne Paddlers was Awarded club of the Year 2016-2017 by the Canoe Assoclatlon Northern Ireland recognltion of the club's activlty In developing paddling, runnlng the competltlons and events throughoutthe year. Erne Paddlers coaches were nominated for several awards in 2018 and 2019- club coach and Chalr Chloe Hamilton attained CANI Club Coach of the Year, Fermanagh Omagh District Council Awards Disability Sports Coach of the Year and the Outstanding Achievement Award for work with Lakeland Special Olympics athletes in the run up to the Ireland Games in Dublin in June 2018. In 2019 Chloe was nominated for the British Canoeing Geoff Good Award for club coach recognition. The clLJb continues to strive to provide the highest quality coaching in paddlesport. In 2022 we had a coach {Philippa Bennett} awarded the Fermanagh Omagh District Council Disability Sport Coach of the Year Award- an online ceremony took place due to COVID19 restrictions. This year our Chairperson Chloe Page 6
8 Famamullan Road Mullybrltt Ennlskllkn BT94 SBL ernepaddlers.org.uk £mall@èrnÈpaddl£rs.org.uk 0780864917 Hamilton was nominated for a Federation for Irish Sport Volunteering in Sport Award and was awarded the county winner for Fermanagh. Meeting the Programme We restarted ourtaster sessions in 2022 in light of huge demand for local outdoor sport- a huge taster day ran with over 60 participants signing up for one or more of our discipline tasters in kayak, touring kayak, canoe and stand up paddleboard. We continue to run taster sessions and beginner courses. In January and February we contlnued to traln our staff so they can remaln current and safe- January was Open Water Navigatlon and Tldal Plannlng at Tollymore Natlonal Outdoor Centre and our mentorlng programme contlnued Sea kayaklng Is a growlng part of the club actlvlty. Quallfled sea leaders and competent slgned-off Sea Leader asslstants alongslde our quallfled Sea Kayak Coaches developed sessions along the coastline runnSng multi-trip days for beginners startSng with skills in the harbour and building to rock hopping and coastal exploring- thls side of the club continues to grow. Our leaders facilitated trlps for our experienced sea paddllng volunteers to moderate water venues Including many flrst experiences for our Intermediate paddlers such as paddllng around headlands, navlgating Islands and tldes and trlp planning on a blgger scale than previously. Travelling to coastal venues allows our paddlers to test their skills tougher Imoderate Waterl condltions under the watchful eyes of experlenced leaders and coaches. All sea kayak trips are planned with our volunteers and Information Is shared In our communication groups to upskill everyone we paddle with to become increaslngly proficient and Independent safe paddlers. We have developed a comprehensive planning resource for these and future trlps. Detailed group brlefings allow us to share this Information with beginner and intermediate paddlers so they can start to make safe decisions and are aware of the detailed plannSng process that leads to our relaxed and enjoyable sessions on the day. As in previous yea rs we ra n a white water rivers course a I lowi ng a diffe re nt outlet for our mem bers to test the skills honed our regular flat-water skills coachSng sessions, In 2023 our Development Officer mentored aspirant and qualified rSver leaders to develop improved lead and coached sessions with the focus on quality of experience at all levels, This yearthe rivers course has increased attendance and paddler skill development and we hope this continues to grow goSng forward. ThSs year we continued the peer paddllng sessions where experienced club paddlers could organise trips for a small contribution towards the use of club kit and have the security of an experienced mentor checking trlp plans and group members experlence. Paddleboard sesslons, Learn to Kayak/Canoe, Prog$5 Your Paddllng and Frlday Famlly Fun sesslons ran weekly during the season with journeys involving short coaching sessions forming enjoyable trips for both coaches and members. All our sessions are progressive and and are pitched to the skill of the individuals and coached inclusively. We run a mixture of technical skills sessions, journeying and Games With Aims sessions to facilitate enjoyable learning for all. As possibly the busiest multi-craft club in Nl we continued to run multiple sessions up to 6 days a week. The club couldn't exist without our dedicated team of skilled volunteer coaches and we remain dedicated to rewarding and training towards continued personal deve lopment a nd club susta inabi lity. Page 7
8 Famamullan Road Mullybrltt Ennlskllkn BT94 SBL ernepaddlers.org.uk £mall@èrnÈpaddl£rs.org.uk 0780864917 Outreach The club has well established links with the local schools, community groups, Fermanagh Omagh District Council, and Waterways Ireland who look afterthe navigation on the Erne System, as well as Outdoor Recreation Nl and Sport Nl. We continue to engage these groups in our post-covid regeneration. Our strategy of offering general open access Learn to Paddle skills courses branded as Skills after School allowing young people from multiple schools to mix and learn together has again proven more successful than running courses for individual schools. This successful course saw a lively group of 7 to Ilyr olds engage in a progressive programme in May, JLsne and September this year. In a newventure the club has now run several successful one-to-one coachlng sesslons to address speclflc Indlvldual needs. In June of 2022 we took on a large project wlth Green Spaces Dark skles- a companyfunded to make vldeos of fantastSc natural landscapes across the UK. We coordlnated and planned to run a beginner sessSon In rafted open canoes for adults with extra needs from the local area and also brought together a large group of kayakers to form a darkness display on the small lough wlth each boat havlng remotely choreographed Ilghts attached to the decks. The resultlng vldeo was edlted and publlshed online. The club ran 2 days of Camp Erne for the local councll wlth partlcipants aged from 7 to 14 yrs as well as our own club Summer Scheme PaddlePower programme. The club also facilitated a series of canoeing sessions in partnership with the local currach rowing club- Row the Erne. We frequently work with Scouts, charities, church groups, birthday parties and corporate groups, Testimonials and feedback are sought regularly within club sessions and coaches love to hear how our participants enjoyed the sessions, All suggestions for improvement are engaged with, in coach discussions and planning forfuture programmes we actively seek all forms of feedbackto enable us to grow and develop to meet the needs of our members. The club contSnues to work wSth the FEARmanagh event organlsers to coordinate the kayak event and provide safety cover for this section- this event returned this year and showcased all the hard work our volunteer team have put into skill development with our development officer, The event was very successful and we hope to see it grow In future years. We ran multiple pool sesslons in both local pools weekly allowing our members to maintain and develop skills the bright warm, blue watered pool environment- safe from the weather conditions outside. These sesslons allow over the winter sklll maintenance and are perfect for developing boat controli paddle awa re ness and rescues/rol lirsg. We reached out to Now Group a charity set up to develop skills for employment locally for those with extra needs and we hope to develop a programme to introduce their members to paddlesport next year. Membership forthe Year 2023 Erne Paddlers Club Membership breakdown- for the year 2023 Members - 189 {151 in 2022, 204 pre lockdown and progressing back towards that) Page 8
8 Famamullan Road Mullybrltt Ennlskllkn BT94 SBL ernepaddlers.org.uk £mall@èrnÈpaddl£rs.org.uk 0780864917 Females- 85 Males- 104 Girls- 42 Boys - 40 In Summary To sum up club activity atthe end of another busy year- we contlnued to workto train and develop our volunteerteam and thls year contlnued to see the benefit ofthls development programme. We have a fantastlc, hardworklng, motlvated and engaged volunteer team who beneflt from our volunteer rewards and report lovlng the coachlng/leadlng/asslstlng they do. Havlng had several years of Covld restrlctlons the club returned to normal actlvltles thls year and all the volunteer engagement we carrled out Initially onllne then outdoors and flnally back to normal has pald off. Our staff team are confldent, skllled and expertly mentored. Erne Paddlers Is one of the biggest Paddlesport Clubs In Nl havlng had over 200 members, prior to COVID19, a large proportion of whom were active club members on a weekly basis for either pool or outdoor paddling programmes. We have returned to pre-covid activity with a stronger staff team than ever. We continue to develop our governance and operational procedures to remain in Ilne with Club Mark standards and Increase efficiency. We have developed and implemented a strong and effective ethos of access for all and providing the developmental, health and well-being benefits of social outdoor exercise and experlence through paddlesport, Our outreach activitles have gained momentum and we contSnue to run Sndividualised programmes to coach to the needs of these groups. With our volunteer team continuing to be nominated and receSving awards the club effort towards volunteer skill and leadership development is paying off. We will continue to run both Sndoor and outdoor activities forthe coming years providing improved access to the water for all levels of abS1ity and health and wellbeSng through paddlesport. Trustees Statement on Public Benef it requirements 2.6.1. Charitable Objectives The object of the club as set out in our Constitution is to promote amateur paddle sport to all Interested people of Fermanagh and beyond, through offering opportunities for participation a nd skill deve lopme nt, a nd providi ng resources and access to the wate r. The clLJb meets this aim by providing high quality coaching at all levels and employing the 5 steps to health and well-being as a core principle. 2.6.2. Public Benefit Statement The trustees of Erne Paddlers Club confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 17 {5} of the Cha rities Act 2011 to have rega rd to the Cha rity Commission's gLfida nce on public benefit and that the public benefit requirement has informed the activities of the Page 9
8 Famamullan Road Mullybrltt Ennlskllkn BT94 SBL ernepaddlers.org.uk £mall@èrnÈpaddl£rs.org.uk 0780864917 Club in the yearto December 31st, 2022. In evaluating public benefit, the trustees note that membership ofthe Club is open to all who share an interest in paddle sport, Whilst we would encourage those with interest to join our club we also strive to make our services and facilities available to non-members and ensure that restrictions placed on that availability are both necessary and reasonable. Being a paddlesport club and affiliated to the CANI the NGB, and it is important to note that any sport that takes place in the natural environment Inevitably involves genuine risks along with the extensive personal and social benefits. These benefits include participants having enjoyable and rewarding experiences that can mprove self-esteem, build confidence, develop a sense ofteamwork and belonging, Improve health and developmental well-being. Water sports make both physical and mental demands on those who participate and the rewards from overcoming the challenges of paddling In a very dynamlc natural environment are signiflcant. The rlsks assoclated are mitigated by havlng experlenced quallfied coaches and leaders, rlsk assessed sesslons and ongoing training. It offers access to all regardless of personal circumstances, race, gender, falth or abSllty. Review of Year End Financial Position Income, Expenditure and Balance 3.1.1. Income.. £ 66,898 3.1.2. Expenditure.. £ 71,251 3.1.3, Net receipts over payments., -£4,353 3,1,4. Note.. This loss was anticipated and balances out with excess revenue generated in prevSous years. Funds materially in deficit As of Dec 31,2022 the Erne Paddlers club had no funds materially in deficit. Risks RSsks posed to the club's fSnancial securSty are,, the lack of a permanent watersSde base reducing development potential and capaclty, competition from increasing numbers of local provlders, reliance on key indlvidual employees and volunteers, reliance on grant fundlng. The potential Lakeland Forum rebuild project poses a new threat to our actlvitles the club will take an actlve role In all consultations. Flnancial management and reserves policy The charity has a Financial Management Policy which meets the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, the Charity Commission guidelines 'lnternal Financial Controls for Charities" and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice IRevised 20051" The current account fund is unrestricted and is used forthe day-to-day operation of Erne Paddlers. The savings accou nt is to offset f luctuations i n income rece ipts and to provide for conti nge ncies. Page 10
8 Famamullan Road Mullybrltt Ennlskllkn BT94 SBL ernepaddlers.org.uk £mall@èrnÈpaddl£rs.org.uk 0780864917 Other Assets The charity owns a wide range of paddlesports equipment purchased new and second hand overthe last 11 years,. including but not limited to,. 24 new general purpose/river kayaks, 26 older general purpose / river kayaks, 18 x touring kayaks, 10 stable / accessible touring kayaks, 8 x 4-seat open canoes, 6 x seakayaks, 2 x double seakayaks, 14 x plastic polo boats, 15 x composite polo boats, 10 x single sit on tops, I x double sit on top, 10 x standup paddleboards, 5 x junior racing kayaks, 6 x tandem open canoes, 5 x trailers, I powerboat and outboard motor, associated,, paddles, spraydecks, helmets, buoyancy aids and safety kit, a container and some gardening equipment, at an original cost of approximately £IOO,000. The trustees estimate these assets have a current market value of £40,000. 4. Governance Charity Name Erne Paddlers Charity Number Registered Charity In Northern Ireland NIC 103723 Principal Address Erne Paddlers, 8 Farnamullan Road, Lisbellaw BT945BL st Trustees as of 31 Dec 2023 Chloe Hamilton Cha i rperson Phi1Sppa Bennett Secreta ry Jan England Treasurer Jon Kelly OrdSnary Member Vincent Ryan Ordinary Member Byron Anderson Ordlnary Member Patrick Walsh Ordinary Member Karen Coulter Ordinary Member Timothy Boyd Ordinary Member Christopher Waldlr Ordinary Member 4.4.1. Other Trustees in the year None Page 11
8 Famamullan Road Mullybrltt Ennlskllkn BT94 SBL ernepaddlers.org.uk £mall@èrnÈpaddl£rs.org.uk 0780864917 Governing Document and Constitution The Erne Paddlers club is an unincorporated association and is governed by a constitution adopted Nov 2015 this is available at our website Erne Paddlers.org.uk. The Club is affiliated to the Canoe Association of Northern Ireland ICANI) and incorporates its rules and regulations. The Erne Paddlers club is run by its members, who pay an annual membership subscription, via an elected Board of Trustees. The club employs one full-time Development Officer. Trustee Selection and Management The Erne Paddlers club is managed by the Board of Trustees and takes guSdance from an AdvSsory Committee. The Advisory Committee consists of Chairperson, Honorary Secretaryi Treasurer, Safegua rd ing Off icer and other off icers as deemed necessa ry. At each meetlng the Treasurer presents the latest accounts, and these are revlewed agaSnst budgets and forecasts,. spendlng Is dlscussed and approved. Offlcers may authorlse some spending, between meetings, wlthin set limlts but must ensure such spending is reported at the next meetlng. The meetings also offer a forum to review recent activities wlthin our programme and to plan forthcomSng events. Correspondence recelved are considered,. Sn addition, officers report on thelr areas of responsibillty. Further ad hoc meetings are called If requlred, for example to plan and manage special events or projects. The Annual Report and Statement of Accounts are approved by the trustees and then presented to the members at the Annual General Meeting. The Annual General Meeting took place on 22nd March 2022 by Zoom meeting. 35 people were attendance. Elected to the Trustees were Chloe Hamilton Chairperson, David McGeoghan Honorary Treasurer, Brian Sammon Ordinary Member, Philippa McAleer Safeguarding Offlcer, Karen Coulter Ordinary Member and Jon Kelly OrdSnary Member. Structure, Governance, and Management 4.7.1. Governing Document and Constitution The Erne Paddlers club is an unincorporated associatSon and is governed by a constitution adopted Nov 2015 thSs is available from our website at ErnePaddlers,org.uk, The Erne Paddlers club Ss run entirely by Sts members who pay an annual membershSp subscription. 4.7.2. Trustee Selection and Management The Erne Paddlers club is managed by a General Commlttee which conslsts of all the appointed trustees. The General Committee consists of Chairperson, Honorary Secretary, Treasurer,, Safeguarding Officer and other officers as deemed necessary. No other body or person can appoint trustees. 4.7.3. Meetings Board meetings took place quarterly in 2022 via Zoom. Page 12
8 Famamullan Road Mullybrltt Ennlskllkn BT94 SBL ernepaddlers.org.uk £mall@èrnÈpaddl£rs.org.uk 0780864917 5. Trustee Signatures Approved and adopted by the board of trustees, 24 Oct 2023 Posltlon,. Chairperson Name.. Chloe Hamllton Date.. 24 Oct 2024 Slgnature.. Position., Secetary Name: Vincent Ryan_ Date,, 24 Oct 2024 SSgnature: Page 13