CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLANO AND WALES
Independent examinerfs report on
the accounts
Section A
Indepondonl Exaininer's Report
Roport to the tru8tO081
m•mb8rn of
Binningham Alr[ Communty Trust FurMI
On accounts for th• y•ar
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31 March 2021
Charity no
(If any)
1071176
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3 and 4 (with Trustees report adding notes)
I report lo the tru8tee8 on my examinatlon of tho accounts of the above
charity (Yhe Trust.) for the year ended 31 March 2021.
R••pon•lbllftl•s and
ba•ls of r•port
As the charity's trustee8, you are responsibkn for Ihe preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirement8 of the Charitie8 Act 2011
I report in r•8p•cl of my •xaminth'on of the Tru8t'8 accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examin8ts'on, I
have follo**d all the 8ppIic4ble Directions given by th• Chanty
Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Act.
Ind•p•nd•nt
l am qualified to
•xamln•r'• •tat•m•nt undertake the examination by being a qualrfied member of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in England and Wale8.
I have c(vn*ted my examination. I confirm that no material matter8
have come to my attention in connection with the examination1gthoF
lch givva me cau8e to beIve that in, any
material re8pe¢t'.
the accountiNJ records not kept in accordanc• with Section
130 of the Charities Act.. or
the a¢Unts did not accord wrlh the accounting records.. or
the accounts did not c<)mply with the applicable requirements
concerning the fonn and content of accourrt8 set out in the
Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fail view which is
not a matter consKlered 85 part of an independent examination.
I have no eoncems and have come across no other matter8 in
connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in
this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the a¢Unts to
be reached.
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17 Jan 2022
Name:
Michael Jose&th Kelly
IER
Oct 2018
## **Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):**
Fellow of the Institute of chartered accountants in England and Wales (FCA)
**Address:**
22 Harvington Drive
Solihull, Birmingham B904YN
## **Section B Disclosure**
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
**Give here brief details of any items that the** No matters identified in the course of the work undertaken as required under **examiner wishes to** the guidance provided under CC 32. **disclose** .
**Oct 2018**
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**IER**
## **BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMUNITY TRUST FUND**
## **Statement of Financial Activities for the Year ended 31 March 2021**
|**Notes**
**Income and Expenditure**
**Income**
Donation from Birmingham International Airport
Airport Fines
2
Interest Receivable
**Total Income**
**Expenditure**
Direct Charitable Expenditure:
Grants
Bank Charges
**Total Expenditure**
**Net (Expenditure)/Income**
**Fund Balance brought forward at 1 April**
**Fund Balance carried forward at 31 March**|**2021**
£
88,501
1,484
12
89,997
40,547
0
40,547
49,450
13,011
62,461|**2020**
£
86,266
6,202
49|
|---|---|---|
|||92,517|
|||99,454
10|
|||99,464|
|||(6,947)
19,958|
|||13,011|
The notes on page 2 form part of these accounts
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## **BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMUNITY TRUST FUND**
## **Balance Sheet at 31 March 2021**
|**Notes**
**Current Assets**
Bank Deposit Account
Bank Current Account
Cash at Bank & in Hand
Debtors
**less:**
Conditional Awards
Awards Not Claimed
**Funds**
Unrestricted Funds|**2021**
£
59,821
863
60,684
6,277
66,961
(4,500)
0
62,461
62,461
62,461|**2020**
£
14,308
1|
|---|---|---|
|||14,309
6,202|
|||20,511|
|||(7,500)
0|
|||13,011|
|||13,011|
|||13,011|
## **Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by**
**…………………………………….. (Trustee)**
- **…………………………………….. (Date)**
## **Notes to the Accounts for the Year ended 31 March 2021**
- 1 These Accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting by Charities.
- 2 Airport Fines are levied on Airlines whose aircraft are in violation of the Airport's Night Flying Policy. The income from these fines is transferred to the Community Trust Fund.
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## **Birmingham Airport Community Trust Fund Trustees Report for the Financial Year 2020/2021**
## **Summary**
The Birmingham Airport Community Trust Fund was established in 1998 to provide a means whereby Birmingham Airport Ltd invests in a range of local projects which benefit the local community and environment. The Trust is administered by a Secretary appointed by Birmingham Airport Ltd and operated by nine Trustees who decide on how funds will be allocated.
The Community Trust Fund supports projects which meet one or more of four criteria:
- Heritage Conservation.
- Environment improvement, improving awareness of environmental issues, environmental education and training, encouraging and protecting wildlife.
- Bringing the Community closer together through facilities for sport, recreation and other leisure time activities.
- Improving health and wellbeing through the promotion of healthy lifestyles and employment opportunities.
The Trust’s Area of Benefit covers those areas most affected by the Airport’s operations and is defined as lying within the boundaries of a published list of post codes. Under the terms of its Section 106 Planning Agreement with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council in 2009, the Airport Company agreed to pay £75,000 each year into the Trust, this sum being Index-Linked to inflation. The Fund is also ‘topped up’ by those fines imposed on airlines that exceed the Airport’s noise violation levels.
In 2020/21, the Airport Company paid the sum of £ 88,501 into the Fund, while a further £1,484 was received in fines. The Trustees made awards totalling £ 43,547 and a balance of £62,461 was carried forward on 31[st] March 2021 (See Appendix A for full accounts)
The Trustees report no material changes to the operation or organisation of the Fund during the year.
## **Trustees**
The Board of Trustees is made up of two nominees from Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, two from Birmingham City Council, three from the Airport Consultative Committee and two from the Airport Company. As is normal, local authorities review their nominations to outside bodies at their Annual General Meeting and this year there was one change to the Board, with Birmingham City Councillor Marje Bridle being re-placed by Cllr Diane Donaldson, meaning the Board was comprised of the following nominees:
Cllrs Mike Ward (Chairman) and Diane Donaldson Birmingham City Council Cllrs Robert Grinsell & Chris Williams Solihull MBC Dave Cuthbert , Maggie Kennett & Paul Orton Airport Consultative Committee Cllr Ted Richards & Andy Holding (Secretary) Birmingham Airport Ltd
## **Impact of Covid-19**
The full impact of the Covid-19 pandemic began to be felt shortly before the Trustees were due to meet for the first of two planned grant-making meetings, in April 2020. This meeting was subsequently cancelled and the Trustees decided to place on hold those applications that would have been considered at the meeting, with a view to considering them once the situation became clearer. It should be noted at this point that despite the severe impact of the Pandemic on the finances of Birmingham Airport Ltd, the Company continued to meet its finding obligations to the Trust Fund in full. However, the Trust Fund Secretary who administers all applications on the Trustees behalf was placed on furlough by the Airport Company, effectively pausing the operation of the Trust Fund. As a result, and as the pandemic continued, the planned October meeting was also cancelled, with the paused applications again placed on hold.
By early 2021, the Secretary had returned to work. A decision was taken to restart the work of the Trust and a grant-making meeting was held virtually, on 3[rd] February 2021.
## **Awards granted**
At their virtual meeting, via Microsoft Teams, on 3[rd] February 2021, the Trustees considered a total of 25 applications for funding.
The Trustees may award applicants either the full amount requested, or a partial grant. They may also make awards where they attach conditions, meaning the amount granted will not be paid until one or more conditions were met. The Trustees may also decline to make any award at all, or invite applicants to re-apply. This year’s awards can be summarised as follows:
Full Awards without conditions 15 Partial awards without conditions 8 Conditional awards 0 Invited to re-apply 2 No award made 0
In total, £43,546.94 was awarded to 23 projects. Details can be found in appendix A.
## **Accounts**
As a result of the unusual circumstances this year, a large surplus of £62,461 was carried forward, with the intention that it will be distributed in grants during the FY2021/22.
Note that the discrepancy between the £43,547 awarded in grants and the £40,547 listed as expenditure in the accounts is due to an expired conditional grant of £3,000, awarded in 2018, being added back into the accounts.
The Trust Fund’s accounts have been prepared by Birmingham Airport Ltd and have been subject to Independent Examination by Mr Michael Kelly, representing MJK Chartered Accountants. They are presented as a separate document.
Signed: ___________________________________________ Date: _________________________
Cllr Mike Ward Chairman
Appendix A Grants Awarded February 2021 Appendix B Accounts 2020/2021
## **Appendix A: Grants awarded, February 2021**
|**Ref:**|**Name**|**Area**|**Awarded**|**Purpose**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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|19/02/2320|Art at the Heart CIC|Solihull Borough|£1,637.88|Data Projectors for digital artsprojects|
|19/02/2323|The Barston Association|Barston|£2,228.00|PA System,tables and fridge for fundraisingevents|
|20/01/2328|Sutton Coldfield Athletics Club|Sutton Coldfield|Re-apply|-|
|20/01/2330|Pavilions BowlingClub|Kingshurst|£2,000.00|Scarifier forgreen maintenance|
|20/01/2333|237thBirmingham Scouts|Castle Bromwich|£2,574.40|Materials for construction of sensory& veg gardens|
|20/01/2335|The LilyMae Foundation|Balsall Common|£2,000.00|Inflatable start/finishposts for annual fun run event|
|20/01/2336|AdvocacyMatters|Boldmere|£3,000.00|Laptops for advocates to assist vulnerablepeople|
|20/01/2340|Inclusive Sports Academy|North Solihull|Re-apply|-|
|20/01/2341|Go Girl Birmingham|Smith’s Wood|£1,500.00|Arts materials,sports & IT equipment|
|20/01/2342|Berwood Farm Allotments|Erdington|£1,490.00|Storage container for tools and chemicals|
|20/01/2343|North Solihull Stars Netball Club|ChelmsleyWood|£1,500.00|Trainingaids and equipment|
|20/01/2347|Solihull SportingFC|ChelmsleyWood|£1,500.00|Trainingaids and video recordingequipment|
|20/01/2348|Colebridge Trust|ChelmsleyWood|£1,390.00|Tablet computers to tackle digital exclusion|
|20/01/2349|St Andrew’s Church|ChelmsleyWood|£2,161.74|Sports, playand cookingequipment|
|20/01/2352|New Gen Projects|Shard End|£2,300.00|Office equipment and contribution to kitchen update|
|20/01/2353|Cockshut Hill School|Yardley|£1,500.00|Mountain Bikes|
|20/01/2355|Marston Green Netball Club|Marston Green|£1,000.00|Replacement floodlights|
|20/01/2356|Three Trees CommunityCentre|ChelmsleyWood|£3,000.00|Buildingimprovement works|
|20/01/2365|West Midlands RingingGroup|Hampton in Arden|£2,000.00|Power tools for conservation work|
|20/01/2366|Hampton Scout & Guides Supporters|Hampton in Arden|£3,000.00|Installation of new kitchen|
|20/01/2367|Solihull YoungCarers|Solihull Borough|£1,000.00|Contribution towards cost of new minibus|
|20/01/2368|John Taylor Hospice|Erdington|£ 921.98|Equipment for new children’s therapyroom|
|20/01/2369|Birmingham DisabilityResource Centre|Kitts Green|£2,200.00|Arts materials for art therapyclasses|
|20/01/2370|YardleyPathfinders & Adventurers|Yardley|£3,000.00|Campingequipment and accessories|
|20/01/2372|Warwickshire Wildlife Trust|Solihull|£ 624.94|New awningat Brueton Park Visitor Centre|
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|||**Total Awarded**|**£43,546.94**||
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