West Wiltshire Youth Sailing Association

AI Winter Training
2025-11-22 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-13 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-10 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-21 12:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom

WWYSA EGM - Nov 25
2025-11-24 19:00 - 20:00
Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)
Date: 24th November 2025
Time: 19:00
Venue: WWYSA Clubhouse
Why We Need an EGM
WWYSA is about to be gifted the land and lake, which is an exciting opportunity and a major step forward for the Association. However, owning land also creates new responsibilities and risks that we must handle carefully.
At present, as a Registered Charity, WWYSA cannot hold property in its own name. Instead, the land would legally have to be held by individual trustees. This would place a heavy burden on them, making them personally liable for any issues or claims relating to the property.
Our normal AGM must be held before year-end, but the detailed legal and governance changes required to deal with this will not be ready in time. By holding this EGM, members can:

Agree the direction we take as an organisation.
Give the trustees and management team authority to begin the work on a new structure.
Ensure there is time to consult members fully before the AGM in January 2026, where final decisions will be taken.

Purpose of the Meeting
The purpose of this meeting is to decide whether WWYSA should begin the process of transitioning from a Registered Charity to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).
A CIO is a special legal structure designed for charities. It keeps all the benefits of charity status (such as Gift Aid, tax relief, and credibility with funders) but also provides:

Legal personality – the CIO itself can own land and sign contracts.
Limited liability – trustees are not personally liable for the Association’s assets or debts (except in cases of fraud or negligence).
Simpler regulation – unlike a charitable company, a CIO only reports to the Charity Commission.

Proposed Resolution
That the members of West Wilts Youth Sailing Association approve in principle the transition of the Association from an unincorporated charity into a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), and authorise the trustees/management committee to:

Draft a new CIO Constitution for circulation and member review.
Submit an application to the Charity Commission for registration of WWYSA as a CIO.
Bring the final draft CIO Constitution back to the membership for adoption at the Annual General Meeting in January 2026, at which point members will also be invited to apply for and elect to serve as trustees of the CIO, including its officer roles (Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, etc.).
Continue to operate under the existing trustee/management structure until the CIO is formally adopted.

Voting

Only current paid-up members are entitled to vote.
The resolution requires a two-thirds majority of those present and voting.
Members unable to attend may appoint a proxy.
Members must sign in as registration of attendance

Note to Members
This EGM is about setting the direction of travel. The full details — including the new constitution and structure — will be prepared and circulated during 2025 for consultation and then formally adopted at the AGM in January 2026.

RC Boat Sailing Session
2026-01-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-10 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 and 12 more dates
A regular sailing session for our RC Boats section members. Whether you’re an experienced RC sailor or new to the hobby, come along and enjoy some time on the water. For more information, contact rcboats@wwysa.org.uk

WWYSA Feb Management Meeting
2026-02-05 19:00 - 21:00
Monthly committee meeting for WWYSA trustees and management team.

Jolie Brise Talk and Awards
2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00
An evening of celebration and inspiration as we present awards for our Wednesday sailing programme and enjoy a talk about Jolie Brise. All members welcome.

Bosun Maintenance Morning
2026-02-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-24 10:00 - 12:00
Help keep our club in great shape! Join our Bosun team for a maintenance morning – all hands welcome to help with boat repairs, equipment checks and general upkeep. A great way to get involved and meet other members. For more information, contact bosun@wwysa.org.uk

WWYSA March Management Meeting
2026-03-05 19:00 - 21:00
