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Annual General Meeting
9. Supplemental Question the South West. The South West were happy with the response but
stated their interest was in keeping people in the programme to level 7 and beyond. Most Learn
to Swim is through leisure centres and there is a conflict as they want to hold on to them rather
than pass onto clubs. The South West sought assurance on this question.
Response:
Jon Glenn – Head of Schools Swimming assured the members that this was not the case and
that the ASA is working with Learn To Swim providers to ensure that swimmers have an
opportunity to join clubs and that a seamless pathway is established between Learn to Swim
providers and clubs working in partnership. A subject area that was covered in the conference
workshops.
The response was accepted.
10. South West - Page 47: Key Performance Indicators - Governance Structures and Partnerships -
Starred Item B3
What is the source of the 74.80% satisfaction survey? Could more ‘in depth’ details such as levels
of satisfaction etc be provided?
Response:
This is a Sport England survey. The results are circulated to the Board and to regions.
Paul Davies – Strategic Lead Grow.
10.1. Supplemental question by the South West. Clarification was sought on the source of satisfaction
survey in relation to the 74.8% result particularly as a detailed survey had been undertaken 2
years previously by Dr Leigh Robinson which had shown much lower results.
The Chief Operating Officer confirmed that the survey was carried out by Sport England and does
take into account people who go swimming including Masters swimmers and general
swimmers. It is a far more wide ranging survey and does help us as a sport to prioritise our
strategic plans.
The response was accepted.
11. APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT
11.1. There being no further questions on the annual report the members were asked to approve the
annual report.
Voting unanimous.
12. FINANCIAL REPORT
12.1. The Chairman advised members of an amendment on page 2 which read “directors” and should
read “members” and that Starred Items C2 and C4 had been withdrawn.
12.2. South West Page 58, Table 10 Starred Item C1 –
Is it possible to have more information regarding Community Swimming Ltd?
Response:
Community Swimming Ltd is a charity owned by the ASA but is not a subsidiary of the ASA. The
aim of the company is to open up swimming and leisure provision in facilities which are not
normally available to the general public. At present it is operating 655 learn to swim classes per
week in LA Fitness sites for both members and non-members of LA Fitness. There is a contract
between Community Swimming Limited and the ASA for the provision of services for which the
ASA receives a management fee.
Jane Nickerson – Chief Operating Officer
12.3. Supplemental Question by the South West. The South West region thanked officers for the
clarification but raised a further question following a visit to the Charity Commission website and
stated that the website indicated that information had only been submitted in September.
The Chief Operating Officer was able to confirm that the reason for the lateness had been due to
access codes issued by the Charity Commission not being given early enough for which they had
accepted responsibility. Therefore we were not anticipating any concerns being expressed for
late notification from the Charity Commission.
The response was accepted.
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