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Day Month Year Day Month Year QC S C ReePeriod start date Period end date From O1 04 2024 To 31 03 2025
Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator
Charity name Coastwatch Irvine, Scotland SCIO Other names charity is known by Registered charity number $C047137 Charity’s principal address | Beach Pavilion — - Beach Drive irvine
KA12 8FA
Names of the charity trustees on date of approval of Trustees’ Annual Report
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Names of all other charity trustees during the period, if any, (for example, those who resigned part way through the financial period}
Type of governing document
The charity is governed by a SCIO constitution
Trustee recruitment and appointment
24.1At the AGM, all CWS Trustees on the Board shall retire from office, but shall then be eligible for re-election {subject to Clause 24.2)
24.2 (a)All Trustees must retire from their current position on the Board after a maximum period of five years con-tinuous service, but can be eligible for re-election to the Board in a different capacity;
(b) If there are, in the opinion of the retiring Trustees, no members present at the AGM who are qualified to be
elected to the office of Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, Treasurer or Secretary, then those Trustees
have been in office can advise the members present to re-elect any or all the retiring Officers for a further
one year in office;
(c) An elected non-member of CWS shall automatically vacate office but may, at the discretion of the members and subject to Clause 24.1, be eligible to be elected back to the Board;
(d) Members of the Board who are re-elected automatically retain their Trustees
status; and (e) Newly elected members of the Board (subject to Clause 23.1) must sign and process the Charity
Declaration Form issued by OSCR. 24.3 At each AGM, the members of CWS may propose any member to the Board (unless they are debarred
under clause 23(a), 23(b) and subject to Clause 24.2(a))}
24.4 For continuity in consideration of good practice, under clause 24.2(a) a chairperson standing down and who has not been re-elected as a member of the Board has the right to attend any future Board meetings ex officio, but without voting rights, for a period of one year.
Charitable purposes
Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects
The purpose of the Charity is the saving of lives, to keep a watching brief on all activities on or near water around the rivers and sea. This includes the public and wildlife. To assist the emergency services and local authority as required. To upskill Coastwatch Scotland (CWS) volunteers by learning and gaining certification through the Royal Yachting Association. To assist any organisation with events on or near water. To attend and assist at fund raising events. To raise the profile of CWS.
Coastwatch Scotland (CWS) plays a crucial role in assisting all blue light emergency services with activities on or near water. They alert the proper authorities when necessary and are trained to support rescue operations, including helping to land the R199 rescue helicopter. CWS is part of the Safer Shores initiative, working with all emergency services to keep beaches safe. They also collaborate with the Partnership Approach to Water Safety (PAWS) group to address local concerns, raise awareness, and reduce incidents.
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Volunteers learn to assess and manage injuries such as cuts, burns, fractures, and sprains.
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e CPRand AED Use: Training includes performing CPR and using automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
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e Medical Emergencies: Handling situations like choking, allergic reactions, and shock.
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e Victim Support: Maintaining calm and providing reassurance to victims until professional help arrives.
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e Community Outreach: Volunteers visit groups to teach water safety and demonstrate defibrillator use. They also participate in gala days to provide first aid support.
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Rescue Techniques e Water Rescues: Safe approaches to aid drowning victims, use of flotation devices, and self-protection techniques.
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e Team Coordination: Working with other volunteers and emergency services to execute efficient rescues.
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Educational Outreach
e Defibrillator Training: Providing basic defibrillator training to various groups and workforces. CWS has trained entire schools, from P1 to P7, on how to use a defibrillator, who to dial in emergencies, and CPR and recovery positions. This comprehensive training ensures that CWS volunteers are wellprepared to assist in emergencies and contribute to community safety.
Summary of the main achievements of the Coastwatch Scotland, Irvine is operating out of and running an office charity during the financial period in the Beach Pavilion in Irvine, while maintaining the Public Toilets and a small Tuck Shop open all the year round for all the Community and Beachgoers. We currently have 18 volunteers on the register and still maintain our nationally recognised Sea Safety Facility Status. This helps ensure we maintain our high standards and our volunteers demonstrate this to the public daily. This helps ensure we maintain our high standards and our volunteers demonstrate this to the public daily. We still have a good link with North Ayrshire Council and all Blue Light Partners. We still monitor the Coastline in our Area and must log in and out of the Belfast Coastguard when on duty.
Once again, we have had another successful year. We have been covering First Aid Assists for various groups namely (Kilwinning Gala, Skirth the Skeith Dalry, Dalry Farmers, Troon, Irvine Running Club, Dalry Gymkhana, Ayr Com Tact, Cruise Irvine, Irvine Meadow F. C., Beith Carvings, Mounted Games, Kilwinning C.C. Picnic, Turning Point Scotland, Kilwinning Remembrance Day, Troon Wintertainment, Kilwinning Fireworks, Ardrossan, Kilwinning, Saltcoats, Dalry Christmas Lights.
Our Qualified First Aid Instructor also carried out External as well as internal First Aid Courses.
All of the above groups have requested our attendance this year.
We have the pleasure of hosting V.E. Day 80" Anniversary this year. All arrangements are well underway.
Brief statement of the charity's policy on We are expecting our base to be upgraded in the very near future reserves with a new build, so we have been trying to build our reserves to purchase new equipment when the time arrives. Details of any deficit N/A Donated facilities and services (if any} We have provided a free Defibrillator Course to the Glebe Primary School and have arrangements in place to carry out training to various groups within North Ayrshire Council.
Other optional information
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature{s) Full name(s} Position {e.g. Chair) Chair
Date 01/04/2025
SC 047137
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Receipts and payments accounts
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Scottish period | [7D toLLLd
Charity Regulator from [ 31 |
Section A Statement of receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted expences aeen Total funds Total funds last
funds funds endowment endowment current period period
funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
Ai Receipts
2,388 2.388 |{ [5,936]
Legacies | Pa | |
8,399 4,418
Receipts from fundraising activities || ae: |
Gross trading receipts | 10,441 | | 40,441 | 16,749
Income from investments other than
land and buildings
Rents from land & buildings | Een |
Gross receipts from other charitable
activities 2,372 2,372
A1 Sub total] 23,300| |23,300] | [29,523] |
A2 Receipts from asset &
investment sales
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets [
Proceeds from sale of investments fs
A2Subtotal| |
A3 Payments
Gross trading payments 11,560 | 44,560 | 27,101
Investment management costs PY heer PY
Payments relating directly to charitable
activities 7,086 7,086 700
Severance coats | ae |
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A3 Sub total[__ 19,023, ES) |
A4 Payments relating to asset and
investment movements
Purchases of fixed assets ht
Purchase of investments ;
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Wet recelets 1 (payments ES ES) Eo 427] [32]
Surplus / (deficit) for year 4,277 hn4,277
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Section B Statement of balances
re Restricted funds endowmentExpendable endowmPerman e ntnt — Total last period
funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
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Cash funds Cash and bank balances at start of year 29,673 29,673 | 9. |
paymentsSurplus / account(deficit) shown on receipts and 4,279 4,279
Cash and bank balances at end of year | 33,962 | | sa.ese 29,673
(Agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Fund to which asset belongs Market valuation Last year
to nearest £ to nearest £
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Fund to which asset belongs Cost (Ifavailabley Current value (if Last year
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to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
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ei Fund to which liability relates Amount due Last year
to nearest £ to nearest £
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es Fund to which liability“ relates Amount(estimate)due Last year
to nearest £ to nearest £
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Signed by one or two trustees Date of
on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name approval
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Coastwatch Irvine OSCR Spreadsheet 2025 / Statement of balances
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December 2007
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Section C Notes to the Accounts
C1 Nature and purpose of funds (may be stated on analysis of funds worksheets) Type of activity or project supported inaivical Number ot orants e - —= Total C3a Trustee remuneration If no remuneration was paid during the period to any charity trustee or person connected to a trustee cross this box (otherwise complete section 3b) Authority under which paid C3b Trustee remuneration - details C4a Trustee expenses If no expenses were paid to any charity trustee during the period then cross this box (otherwise complete section 4b) Number of £ trustees C4b Trustee expenses - details Transaction Balance amount (£) outstanding at Nature of relationship Nature of transaction riod end {© C5 Transactions with trustees and connected persons _ BS
Coastwatch Irvine OSCR Spreadsheet 2025 / Notes 1
December 2007
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Scottish Charity Regulator
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Independent examiner’s report on the accounts «
Report tothe Coastwatch Irvine SCIO
trustees/members of :
Registered charity SC047137 - : -
On the accountsnumberof the Period—— start date . ___ Period end date
charity for the period Day Month Year ; Day Month Year
01 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
Set out on pages numbersof additonal sheets)
Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance
responsibilities Of with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) 2005 Act and the
trustees and examiner Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The charity trustees consider that the
audit requirement of Regulation 10(1} (d) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It
is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1) (c) of the
Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities
examiner's statement Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the
accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with
those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the
accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The
procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit
and, consequently, | do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent examiner’s examiner’s In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention [other than that
statement disclosed on the attached page]
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations
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have not been met, or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper nderstandingof the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: 17/06/2025 Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body {if any): . Address: The Ayrshire Community Trust (TACT) 27 Vernon Street Saltcoats KA21 SHE
*Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. If the words do apply, set out those matters which have come to your attention on the following page.