OSWESTRY OTTERS SWIMMING CLUB
For the benefit of the communities in the Oswestry and the surrounding areas. The Charity provides opportunities for the development of swimmers of all abilities, within an equality and diversity approach, through high quality coaching and training. Appropriate pool time is allocated for each category of swimmer to reflect their needs and abilities.
Objects
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ("THE OBJECTS") ARE: THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF OSWESTRY AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN SHROPSHIRE BY PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR THE COACHING, TEACHING AND PRACTICE OF SWIMMING AND OTHER ASSOCIATED WATER SPORTS ACTIVITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £1,618 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £32,406 to £30,788. The trustees confirm the charity is prepared on a going concern basis, with unrestricted cash at bank of £32,278 held to cover four months of operational costs. No restricted funds were held, and all funds are general and unrestricted.
What the accounts disclose
“Funds are held to cover four months of operational costs.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Simon Pealinchair
- Daniel Lipson
- YVONNE EDWARDS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £92k | £93k |
| 31/03/2024 | £84k | £79k |
| 31/03/2023 | £88k | £84k |
| 31/03/2022 | £59k | £56k |
| 31/03/2021 | £28k | £27k |
Common questions
Is OSWESTRY OTTERS SWIMMING CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £1,618 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £32,406 to £30,788. The trustees confirm the charity is prepared on a going concern basis, with unrestricted cash at bank of £32,278 held to cover four months of operational costs. No restricted funds were held, and all funds are general and unrestricted. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.