# Oban Lifesaving Club

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC021678
- **Status:** Not Submitted
- **Legal form:** Unincorporated association
- **Registered:** March 24, 1993
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC021678


## Contact

- **Address:** 24 MacPherson Road, Dunbeg, Oban
- **Postcode:** PA37 1AR



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** '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'

**What the charity does:** 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 | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2025 | £0 | £0 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Feb. 28, 2024 | £7923 | £6195 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Feb. 28, 2023 | £7247 | £12595 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Feb. 28, 2022 | £4949 | £8788 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Feb. 28, 2021 | £500 | £136 |  -  | 0 |  |