Academy Swim Team Burnham-on-Sea Club is a not-for-profit Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Why we exist
To promote community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of people in Burnham-on-Sea and the surrounding area by providing swimming teaching, development and competitive activities.
Through swimming, we aim to improve fitness and wellbeing, build confidence and life skills, foster teamwork and discipline, and create a welcoming community where people can develop a lifelong love of the sport.
Our activities directly support our charitable purpose and are delivered by qualified coaches, trustees, committee members and a wider team of volunteers.
We help swimmers build safe, efficient technique across all four strokes after completing their initial learn-to-swim stages.
Structured squad training develops confidence, fitness, resilience and personal progression for children, young people and adults.
We support swimmers at local galas and development meets, with pathways through county and regional competition to national level.
We bring local swimmers and families together through training, events, team activities and a supportive club community.
We create practical volunteering, officiating and coaching-development opportunities, including routes for people aged 14 and over.
We promote healthy recreation in a safe environment that respects individual differences and welcomes a range of ages and ambitions.
Who we help
We serve the general public in Somerset, with a particular focus on residents of Burnham-on-Sea, Highbridge and nearby communities. Our swimmers include children, young people, adults and masters swimmers, including people with disabilities where our programme and facilities can safely support their needs.
New swimmers can attend three free trial sessions so they can experience club swimming and receive a suitable squad recommendation before deciding whether to join.
How we are funded
Membership fees, donations, sponsorship and fundraising are used to deliver and sustain our charitable swimming activities. They help cover pool hire, coaching, equipment, insurance, affiliations, volunteer development, competition support and essential administration.
Any surplus is retained and applied to the charity's purposes. It is not distributed to members or private owners.
Accountability
The charity is governed by its trustees under its constitution. We publish our governing documents, policies and public meeting minutes, and our Charity Commission entry provides independent registration, trustee and reporting information.
Club documents & minutes · Meet our committee · Charity Commission record
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