Inclusive Surfing Scotland Trustees’ Annual Report
01/04/24 to 31/03/25
Scottish Charity No SC052597
Charity contact information
Charity name: Inclusive Surfing Scotland SCIO
Scottish Charity Number: SC052597
Registered address:
Telephone number:
Email address:
Website: www.inclusivesurfingscotland.com
Charity trustees
Independent Examiner:
Bankers:
The Co-operative Bank
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Structure, governance and management
Type of governing document
Inclusive Surfing Scotland is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) and is governed by our constitution, which can be found on our website.
Trustee recruitment and appointment
On the first of August 2024, was appointed to join the board of trustees. , a Development Manager at the National Museum of Scotland leading the Individual Giving team, brings to the charity a wealth of experience in fundraising, partnership building and communications.
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Objectives and activities
The charities’ purpose, as set out in the ‘Constitution’ and ‘The Charities and Trustee Investments (Scotland) Act 2005’ the purpose(s) of Inclusive Surfing Scotland SCIO are the following:
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The advancement of public participation in the sport
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The relief of those in need by reason of ill-health and/or disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
Summary of the main activities in relation to these objectives:
Inclusive Surfing Scotland was established in 2023 with the purpose to offer fully adaptive surfing sessions to surfers with disabilities that would otherwise limit their access to the waves. The charity caters to both children and adults with a wide range of needs, these include but are not limited to, hearing and sight impairments, limb loss, wheelchair users, autism, brain injuries and cerebral palsy.
There are high barriers to entry for surfers with disabilities, particularly the need for specialist equipment and beach accessibility. This is reflected by a 2021 study from Surfing England which shows that while 21% of people report having a disability, only 1.1% of surfers identify as such.
Inclusive Surfing Scotland delivers both bespoke one-to-one sessions supported by our volunteers, as well as group sessions. Surfers can use a variety of specialist adaptive equipment, including prone surfboards, beach wheelchairs and adapted wetsuits. Sessions are run from Pease Bay (the Borders), Belhaven Bay (East Lothian), West Sands (St Andrews, Fife) and Lost Shore (Edinburgh). Lost Shore, which opened in November 2024, is Europe’s largest wave pool and Inclusive Surfing Scotland are the wave pool’s adaptive surf partners.
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Achievements and performance
The 24-25 financial year was a momentous one for the charity, as we began to deliver adaptive surf sessions to both individuals and groups. We delivered one-to-one sessions to surfers with a range of disabilities including: visual impairments, cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD, fetal alcohol syndrome, wheelchair users and group sessions to the Dwarf Sports Association and Fairway Fife. Unfortunately, both the delay in the opening of Lost Shore and a particularly ‘flat’ summer of waves on the East Coast of Scotland, meant we were not been able to offer as many sessions as we hoped in our first full year of operation.
The charity recruited, trained and PVG checked a group of volunteers to provide invaluable support for our sessions in the water. Additionally, we finalised our agreement with Lost Shore Surf Resort, ensuring Inclusive Surfing Scotland access to their waves for both one-to-one sessions and group sessions.
We have deepened our relationship with the sport’s governing body, the Scottish Surfing Federation (SSF). In partnership with the SSF, and two other surf charities SurfABLE and The Wave Project we have delivered three ‘come and try’ surf sessions in St Andrews (Fife), Fraserburgh (Aberdeenshire) and Dunnet Bay (Caithness), as well as elite athlete training (at the former two locations) and the Scottish Para National Championships (at the latter).
We have had another successful year in raising funds to purchase more equipment and towards core costs. We are extremely grateful to: Dunbar Rotary Club, Hugh Fraser Foundation, Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust, Edinburgh Rotary Club, Asda Foundation, The National Lottery, Barrack Charitable Trust, Edinburgh University Community Fund, St Andrews Community Trust, Yorkshire Building Society, Gough Charitable Trust, Ford Britain Trust, Bill McLaren Foundation, Conundrum Charitable Trust, Wooden Spoon, The Misses Barrie Charitable Trust and Bailie Gifford. We are also hugely appreciative of the personal donations we have received.
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On the first of August 2024, Aimee Hopper was appointed to join the board of trustees. Aimee, a Development Manager at the National Museum of Scotland leading the Individual Giving team, brings to the charity a wealth of experience in fundraising, partnership building and communications.
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Future plans
In late Spring of 2025, we will be running our first programme in partnership with Fairway Fife, a peer mentoring charity for adults with learning difficulties. This multi-week programme will have sessions at both West Sands Beach in St Andrews and at Lost Shore.
We anticipate running a large number of one-to-one sessions at Lost Shore in the summer of 2025. The launch of the wave pool has increased awareness of surfing in the region and the guaranteed waves will ensure we can run regular sessions (without need for cancellations).
The charity will continue to seek further grant and corporate funding to further enhance our range of adaptive kit (ensuring we can meet the needs of surfers with a wide range of needs). The charity is also seeking to find longer-term funding to allow the CEO to be paid for more of his work for the charity. Additionally, we will continue to recruit and train volunteers, as they are so vital to the delivery of our adaptive surf sessions.
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Financial review
Statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
As per our reserves policy, we seek to hold £5000 in unrestricted funding as reserves. As a van is so vital to the delivery of our service, a large reserve is seen as essential to ensuring any repair work can be paid for immediately, thus minimising the time when our service is unavailable. Currently the charity has £5000 in unrestricted funding in reserve.
Donated facilities and services
We have partnered with Lost Shore Surf Resort to deliver adaptive surfing sessions. As part of our agreement, Lost Shore has generously allowed us space to offer one-to-one sessions without cost to the charity. Additionally, they have offered the charity storage space on site at the resort free of charge.
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Inclusive Surfing Scotland statoment ofTrustees Responsibilities The members of the Charity must prepare financial statements which give sufficient detail to enable an appreciation of the transactions of the Charity during the financial year. The members of the Charity are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which, on request, must reflect the financial position of the Charity at that time. This must be done to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and must take reasonable steps for the prevention and/or detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by: Dated:19th November 2025 Inclusive Surfing Scotland Trustees. Annual Report 2024-25
Receipts & Payments Account Year Ended 31[st] March 2025
| Notes | Un Restricted |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 |
Total 2024 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receipts | |||||
| Donations | 7,402 | 0 | 7,402 | 17,128 | |
| Income Fundraising Activities | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,304 |
| Other Charitable Activities | 2 | 2,628 | 0.00 | 2,628 | 17 |
| Grants | 3 | 5,500 | 28,160 | 33,660 | 15,500 |
| Bank Interest | 73 | 0.00 | 73 | 0 | |
| Total Receipts | 15,603 | 28,160 | 43,763 | 34,950 | |
| Payments | |||||
| Expenses Fundraising Activities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Expenses Charitable Activities | 4 | 22,308 | 21,732 | 44,040 | 14,769 |
| Independent Examination | 250 | 0 | 250 | 0 | |
| Total Payments | 22,558 | 21,732 | 44,290 | 14,769 | |
| Net Receipts/(Payments) | (6,955) | 6,428 | (527) | 20,182 | |
| Transfer between Funds | 20 | (20) | |||
| Surplus/(Deficit) for Year | (6,935) | 6,408 | (527) | 20,182 | |
| Statement of Balances as at | Un | Restricted | Total | Total | |
| 31st March 2025 | Restricted | Funds | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Balances at Start of Year | 19,502 | 680 | 20,182 | 0 | |
| Surplus/(Deficit) for Year | (6,935) | 6,408 | (527) | 20,182 | |
| Balances at End of Year | 12,568 | 7,088 | 19,655 | 20,182 | |
| Other Assets | |||||
| See Note 5 | 51,113 | 14,302 | |||
| Liabilities | |||||
| No Outstanding Liabilities |
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Inclusive Surfing Scotland Financial Statements approved by the Charity and signed on its behalf by: Signed Dated". 19.11.25 Notes to the accounts 2025 2024 1. Income from Fundralslng Actlvltles Fundraising £0.00 £2,304 2. Other Charltable Actlvitles Gift Aid Surf Sessions Sale of Merchandise 1,416.25 1,195.00 17.10 17 £2,628.35 £17 Grants Dunbar Rotary Club Hugh Fraser Foundation Allied Vehicle Trust Edinburgh Rotary Club National Lottery Award for All Adas Foundation Barrak Charitable Trust Edinburgh Universty St Andrews Community Trust Yorkshire Building Society Gough Charitabel Trust Ford Britain Trust Bill McLaren Foundation Conundrum Charitable Trust (Turcan Connell) Wooden Spoon The Misses Barrie Charitable Trust Grants 573.00 3,000.00 2,335.00 750.00 4,000.00 600.00 500.00 4,300.00 2,500.00 500.00 1.000.00 250.00 3,000.00 2,604.00 4,997.96 2,750.00 15,500 £33,659.96 £15,500 4. Expenses from Charitable Activities Phone & Website Clothing Travel Costs Equipment Van Costs Surf Insurance Storage 344.31 88.27 1,233.94 17,258.38 21,457.79 186.07 853.72 Inclusive Surfing Scotland Trustees. Annual Report 2024-25
| Salary & Payroll Costs | 2,517.99 | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant | 50.00 | |
| Subscriptions | 50.00 | |
| £44,040.47 | £14,769 |
Notes to the Accounts
5. Assets of Inclusive Surfing Scotland SCIO as at 31[st] March 2025
| 2024 | Additions | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various Surfing Equipment | |||
| Restricted | 14,320 | 21,732 | 36,052 |
| Various Surfing Equipment | |||
| Un Restricted | 0 | 15,061 | 15,061 |
| Total | 14,320 | 36,793 | 51,113 |
6. Trustee Remuneration and Related Party Transactions
The Trustees did not receive any remuneration or expenses during the year.
7. Nature & Purpose of Funds
The statements of account for the year show the financial figures for the Charity. The funds are made up of the following:
| Co-operative Bank -Charity & Community Acc | 14,581.81 | |
|---|---|---|
| Business Select Instant Access Acco | 5,072.90 | |
| £19,654.71 | ||
| Restricted Funds | 7,088.00 | |
| Unrestricted Funds | 12,566.71 | |
| £19,654.71 |
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