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Oban Lifesaving Club

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC021678
Status
Not Submitted
Registered
March 24, 1993
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
24 MacPherson Road
Dunbeg
Oban
PA37 1AR

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the saving of lives','the advancement of public participation in sport','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes'

Oban Lifesaving Club was inaugurated with the purpose, not only to teach swimming, but to give instruction on lifesaving techniques and water safety. This was recognised as necessary in a seaside town. Pupils become members at the age of 5 and progress from the small pool, where they first learn to swim, progressing from the small pool to Rookie Lifesaving as they become more proficient. As they progress they can attain badges for distance swimming and other disciplines. Then they can opt to achieve a Bronze Medal for lifesaving efficiency, generally between ages 14 and 18. All the teachers are voluntary and initially have to pass a swimming course at level 1 and if they choose, at level 2. These courses are the most involved in any sport, taking in, teaching most strokes, organising class lessons and achievement of Disclosure Scotland status. We are always short of teachers and would welcome anyone volunteering to assist at the poolside for a period until they sit the level 1

Objectives: The aims of the club shall be: (a) To encourage swimming and other aquatic arts as would be of assistance to a person endeavouring to save life. (b) To train persons in aquatic survival and lifesaving techniques. (c) To further the general aims and work of the Royal Life Saving Society. The Club shall be registered with and affiliated to the Royal Life Saving Society.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
Argyll And Bute
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Feb. 28, 2025 £0 £0
Feb. 28, 2024 £7,923 £6,195
Feb. 28, 2023 £7,247 £12,595
Feb. 28, 2022 £4,949 £8,788
Feb. 28, 2021 £500 £136