About
Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club was founded in 1986 and in the early years was commonly referred to as Southbourne Surf. Our initially small membership has grown steadily over the years and can now boast more than 130 members from age 7 to 65+. Our purpose built club house was opened in 2016 and is located at the bottom of St Catherine’s path on the promenade near to Bistro on the Beach.
We work closely with RNLI Lifeguards and the Coastguard (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) to keep our community safe by providing coastal surveillance and using our Inshore Rescue Boat, rescue boards, and surf skis. We have supported a number of local events over the years by providing safety cover, in and out of the sea, including seafront marathons and triathlons, the Bournemouth Air Festival and the Macmillan Caring Locally annual Christmas Dip.
Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club is affiliated with Surf Life Saving GB (SLSGB), our governing body. We are a registered charity entirely funded by membership fees, donations and grants, which we use to buy and upgrade our rescue and training equipment and first aid kits. On 5th February 2021, we became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and we intend to publish more information over the next few months, including the details of our first AGM as a CIO. The club AGM is open to all members and parents/guardians of our u18 members. Our Trustees are Lindsey Scott, Gwyn Scott and Philip (Sponge) Younger.
You can find out more about the history of Surf Life Saving in the UK here https://www.slsgb.org.uk/about-us/our-history/.
We work closely with RNLI Lifeguards and the Coastguard (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) to keep our community safe by providing coastal surveillance and using our Inshore Rescue Boat, rescue boards, and surf skis. We have supported a number of local events over the years by providing safety cover, in and out of the sea, including seafront marathons and triathlons, the Bournemouth Air Festival and the Macmillan Caring Locally annual Christmas Dip.
Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club is affiliated with Surf Life Saving GB (SLSGB), our governing body. We are a registered charity entirely funded by membership fees, donations and grants, which we use to buy and upgrade our rescue and training equipment and first aid kits. On 5th February 2021, we became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and we intend to publish more information over the next few months, including the details of our first AGM as a CIO. The club AGM is open to all members and parents/guardians of our u18 members. Our Trustees are Lindsey Scott, Gwyn Scott and Philip (Sponge) Younger.
You can find out more about the history of Surf Life Saving in the UK here https://www.slsgb.org.uk/about-us/our-history/.
Donations
We are always grateful to receive donations which you can make in the following ways:
- Buying BH Coastal Lottery tickets in the name of Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club. You not only donate to our club but also to other local causes and have an opportunity to win a cash prize.
- Making a donation direct to the club – we accept cash or cheque or BACs donations. Please use our contact form to get in touch.
- We can provide a donation box for business premises, schools and other organisations to display on their counter. Please use our contact form to get in touch.
- Sponsorship - either from a business or through members, their families or friends arranging a sponsored event.
Important Information
Our new charity number, effective 5th February 2021, is 1193415. Until it closes, the club also has charity number 1038880.
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Our Safeguarding Policy is here:
and SLSGB's Safeguarding arrangements and policy can be found here.
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Data Protection: our DP Policy and Privacy Notice and a link to the SLSGB Privacy Notice:
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Our CCTV Policy:
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Covid-19
Our Covid-19 Safety Officer is Mark Harris. Our Covid-19 Operating Policy & Procedure reflects the latest government and SLSGB guidance. SLSGB Covid-19 updates can be found here.
Our Covid-19 Safety Officer is Mark Harris. Our Covid-19 Operating Policy & Procedure reflects the latest government and SLSGB guidance. SLSGB Covid-19 updates can be found here.
