DOVER LIFE GUARD CLUB
The charity teaches people to swim, offers life saving, water polo, long distance and open water swimming, and competition swimming to national standard. Dover Lifeguard Club is an accredited swim 21 club.
Objects
THE PRESERVATION OF HUMAN LIFE FOR THE TEACHING AND PRACTICE OF SWIMMING ANDLIFE SAVING AND IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS OBJECT, BUT NOT FURTHER OR OTHERWISE, TO TEACH, PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE SWIMMING AND DIVING GENERALLY AND PARTICULARLY THOSE ARTS NECESSARY IN LIFE SAVING. (FOR DETAILS SEE CLAUSE 2 OF CONSTITUTION).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £86,025, which the committee considers adequate to meet continuing obligations including dissolution costs and operational contingencies. The charity reported a net surplus for the year and maintains a secure financial position with no employees and low current liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“Committee members received sums from the charity amounting to £10,509 (2024 - £5,563) for coaching and related activities in the year. None of the trustees, nor any related parties connected with them, received any remuneration.” — page 15
“Committee members received sums from the charity amounting to £10,509 (2024 - £5,563) for coaching and related activities in the year.” — page 15
“£13,139 (2024 - £942) was paid from the charity to ex-committee members who have resigned in prior years, in respect of coaching and related activities undertaken for Dover Life Guard Club.” — page 15
“Committee members received sums from the charity amounting to £10,509 (2024 - £5,563) for coaching and related activities in the year.” — page 15
“£13,139 (2024 - £942) was paid from the charity to ex-committee members who have resigned in prior years, in respect of coaching and related activities undertaken for Dover Life Guard Club.” — page 15
“Two of the Trustees have been appointed in excess of the maximum term of service, are aware of this, and are taking appropriate steps to address this breach.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- COLETTE COTTON
- SCOTT WALKER
- Sally Grieb
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £213k | £206k |
| 31/08/2024 | £155k | £147k |
| 31/08/2023 | £132k | £130k |
| 31/08/2022 | £94k | £105k |
| 31/08/2021 | £28k | £42k |
Common questions
Is DOVER LIFE GUARD CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £86,025, which the committee considers adequate to meet continuing obligations including dissolution costs and operational contingencies. The charity reported a net surplus for the year and maintains a secure financial position with no employees and low current liabilities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.