JFIEDDITCH
WHEELS
pAoJEcr
SKATEPAFIK
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Registered Office: Redditch Wheels Project 8 Church Green East Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8BP.
Skatepark Site: Redditch Skatepark. Arrow Valley Country Park South. Off Icknield Street Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire,
B98 ODD.
Company limited by guarantee number: 04064599
Registered charity number: 1087777
DIRECTORS
The directors who are also trustees of the charity shown below have held Offi￿ during the whole of the period from 1 October
2023 to the date of this report.
S. D. Rooke.. Chair, D. Cantelo.. Treasurer. B ThcKnbs: Secretary. K Fitzgerald & R Scriven
DIRECTORS. SALARIES
Director and Trustee. Stephen Donald Rooke was paid £10.572 during the year. This was separate paid employment as a
Project Developmenl Manager lo his role as Director and Trustee which is unpaid. This is in accordance wtth the power given
to do so under clause 4(tl and {u) ofthe Memorandum and Articles of Association.
GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Goveming document
The charity is controlled by its goveming document and constitutes a company limited by guarantee, as defined by the
Companies Act 2006.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
New trustees are voted for and recommended by its members at the AGM.
BACKGROUND
The organisation was initially set up unincorporated to assist young people who were having difficulty engaging with the council
and youth agencies in a bid lo create a skatepark for Reddilch in 1995. The organisation brought logether hundreds of young
people after il rebuill the old Redditch BMX Track into one of the UK'S top freestyle dirt jumping parks which helped raise the
profile and demonstrate demand for a purpose buiM Skatepark. In the year 2000 the Skatepark came into fruition afler a relentless
high-profile campaign which saw the organisation working in partnership with Redditch Borough Council. Redditch Skatepark is
recognised as the largest outdoor supeNised skatepark in the UK that makes a local impact on the lives of young people.
Redditch Wheels Projecl became a company limited by guarantee and took on the skatepark with a land managemenl
agreement with Reddilch Borough Council in 2000 and 2001 became a registered charity.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The charity is established to provide or assist in the provision of recreational facilities in or near Redditch, Worcestershi re for
young people with the object of improving their conditions of lrfe and in particular to provide such persons skateboarding. BMX,
Inline Skating, Roller Skating. Mountain Biking and other leisure time actNities involving wheels. The charity manages Reddilch
Skalepark and utilises this lo cary out the work of the charity-
We utilise this positive youth sports culture to improve young people's conditions of life by introducing them into the skatepark
lifestyle. Since Redditch Skateparks opening in 2000 was a considerable reduction in antisocial behaviour in the local area
recognised by local councillors and the Office of National Statistics. At Reddilch Skatepark young people focus their energies
on overcoming theirfear, gaining amazing riding skills. developing a high level of frtness, increasing their confidence and making
new friends. All this can be carried wtth them throughoul their lives helping them to lead a mottvated. fulfilled and healthy lifestyle
by being involved in something they enjoy. Young people involved in the Skatepark have gone on to become respected riders-
sport related industry and media professionals as well as contributing to the charity by being involved in volunteering, events
and ramp development projects, all contributing to a fuller social benefrt.

Public benefit
The trustees confim they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public
benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identfy and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are
in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and e￿Or. The trustees have in place the necessary policies and
procedures for the operation of the skatepark and meet at least four times a year to oversee policy and finance matters. The
dependence ofthe Skatepark upon the wealher and the continual maintenance of an outdoorwooden Skatepark to meet health
and safety requirements has been identified as the major risk to tts long-tem sustainability. The trustees continue lo work on
ways to address this which has included a new proposed streel course section and continuous development of the facility.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Major Refurbishment
The Skatepark is undergoing its largest refurbishment in ils 24-year history which is seeing the transfomiation of almost one
third of the Skatepark into a progressive ramp area. We have listened to the views of Ihe young people who use the Skatepark
to influence the design and requirements for the new build. The development has had to wait until material prices had dropped
post Covid to frt in with budgets for the build. The development includes a 32ft wide Spine ramp lowered down to 5ft and a street
course area that is raised off the floor as one large unit of ramp courses which will now bring a better balance of wheeled sports
participants such as Skateboarding, Inline Skating and Stunl Scootering by increasing the participation adding to the high
numbers of BMX Freestyle. The Skatepark closed 15th October 2023 for the winter season and work had commenced in late
winter. Because of the safety and storage requirements we had lo close the Skatepark to complete the work. We were able to
save on capital cost as we were kindly supported by social responsibility of timber and material suppliers and the whole
developmenl is being built by our volunteers. This has included desolation of all the old ramps. We have also been helped by
Translifl Bendi Forklift Solutions of Redditch and Redditch Skip Hire who have offered their services for free to help us. However,
the users were still able to enjoy a newly built Pump Track.
New Pump Track Facility
The new Redditch Pump Track started construction in January 2024 and was open by April 2024. The Pump Track is a large
open access facility sitting outside the Skalepat1( between the Skatepark and BMX Track arena. The pump track is a circuit of
rollers, banked turns, and other features designed to be ridden by generating momentum through body movements, specrfically
"pumping," rather than pedalling or pushing. The Pump Track is for various wheeled activities. including BMX & Mountain bikes,
scooters, skaleboards, and even wheelchairs. We have welcomed this facilty that is a fantastic addition to the area. The Pump
Track has been funded by Redditch Borough Council and built by Clark & Kent Contactors who have buill many Pump and BMX
Tracks worldwide including Olympic facilities. Young people can access this also while the Skatepark is under reconstruction.
This is an all-year-round facility, and we are planning events and projects at the Pump Track. This has boosted participation in
the area.
Outreach Event
Redditch Wheels Project held outreach taster sessions at Abbey StadiuTn Sports Centre on 24th May for 48 boys (ages 13-151
from six North Worcestershire high schools in partnership with All Active Academy CIC, Redditch Police, Rubicon Leisure
Activities included BMX Freestyle and Stunt Scooter sessions, boot camp, five-a-side football, and an anti-violence lalk. The
event largeted young people at risk due lo low achievement. wellbeing issues. or potential involvement in crime. Participants
had access to quality BMX bikes. scooters. and safety gear. and received infomiation about future opportunities at Redditch
Skatepark and Pump Track. Feedback was positive. with increased interest in attending the facilities.
Staffing
Skalepark Supervisors staff the Skatepark and a Project Development Manager. Volunteer5 assist wtth staff support with First
Aid. Park users will often lend a hand when it comes to generally helping oul such as cleaning and maintenance. All staff and
volunteers are DBS checked, completed a Safeguarding in Sport online course by the NSPCC and first aid trained. There was
one first aid course held this year for new starters and for those who needed to renew their first aid. Further training and
development courses are encouraged to all staff. volunteers and board members. Much ofthe staff work has been in refurbishing
the Skatepark.
Publicity
Redditch Wheels Project has a website, a good social media presence with our Facebook page having over 5,800 likes. We
also have Instagram growing with over 900 followings and a twitter page. This enabled us to give regular updates about opening,
weather conditions. events and news updates. Our social media has received very positive response regarding the new build.
We also had a drone fly though and edit of the new build thanks to Lowry Driography which was a hit and received a positive
response and has showcased Ihe new build in progress.

Membership
We have a membership of those aged 1 to 25 years of 358. Of Ihis 358 live within the Borough of Redditch. We have 115
members fom outside the area Ihis includes members from Worcestershire, West Midlands, Shropshire and Warwickshire.
Bedfordshire, Bristol, Cheshire, Derbyshire. Gloucestershire. Hampshire. Leicestershire and Oxfordshire. Of this we have 47
female, 309 male and hvo preferred not to say. SprKt and activty specific we have Stunt Scooter 169. BMX Freestyle 120, Other
Wheels Activity 23, Skateboarding 21, Spectator 11, Mountain Biking 11, Inline Skating 2 and Quad Skates 1.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance wilh the charitsble objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restrided purposes within the objectives of the charity.
Restrictions arise when spectfied by the donor or when funds are raised for a parlicular reslricled purpose.
The Charity utilises a variety of funding which includes grants for revenue. projects & capital. contract funding and sales. We
aim to keep entry prices low. Entry fees cannot be relied upon as a major source of income because of the weather and the
expeclation to keep entry fees low as higher entry fees have been identified as a barrier to participalion.
There was an expected deficit which was 17.802 as restricted reserves from grant funding were used to purchase materials for
the new build. Cosl of raw materials and consumables was 32,112.
VAT Registration
Redditch Wheels Project is voluntary VAT registered.
Rateable Value and Business Rates
The rateable value of Redditch Skatepark is £2.000 per year. As a Charity we were immediatety entitled to 80 % mandatory relief
and a further discretionary relief of 20 % was applied for giving 100 /0 relief fr¢yn business rales.
In kind support- Appreciation and thanks
The charity would also like to thank Crucial BMX, Skate Hut, Domier Plant Hire, ISG, Arnold Laver, Speedy Hire, Bryson
Products, HSS Hire for supporting us in kind wtth reduced rate malerials, equipment, limber, tool donations, plant machinery,
tool hire and PPE. Translift Bendi Forklrft Solutions of Redditch to provide a driver and truck to offload timber and Redditch Skip
Hire for free skips to help us remove scrap from the demolished ramps. This has been a fantastic help over the year especially
with the new build. Lowry Droneography. And of course. our volunteers who dedicate Iheir time to stsffing, maintenance and Ihe
rebuilding of Ihe Skatepark.
We have maintained a fantastic relationship with Redditch Borough Council. council officer5 and members and value their
support over the years since 1995.
We would like to thank Pineapple for supporting us with ourwebsite development and branding.
A thank you to Warwickshire and West Mercia Community Rehabilitation Company Community Payback for the excellent work
cutting the grass on the peripheral of the Skatepark.
Health and Safety
Redditch Wheels Project is responsible for all safety inspections under the terms of the new lease. However. repairs are
conlinuous because Ihe age of the ramps, they are wood and outdoors. A daily pre-opening safety inspection is always carried
out and our team of staff and volunteers carry out supervision and maintenance at Ihe skatepark. While the new build is taking
place the Skatepark has had to be isolated as a construction site. The new build is addressing old worn-out ramps and the wider
maintenance of the Skatepark.
Risk assessmenls are reviewed annually. In line with our insurers requirements the wearing of helmets is only compulsory for
under 16s. The use of helmets is strongly recommended though for 16s and over.
FUTURE PLANS:
A 12-year lease was signed on 5th March 2021. The lease also allows for more growth and development of the facility-
The Olympics brought Ihe sports of BMX Freestyle and Skateboarding to the wodd stage again in 2024 with Kieran Reilly of
Great Brilain achieving a silver medal in the Men's Park and Sky Brown wining a bronze medal in the Women's Park.
In the long term the charity has a vision to Iransfomi Reddttch Skatepark into a wheel's sports hub of intemalional standard right
in the ￿ntre of the country with great transport links. We realise Skateparks are commonpla￿. and we want to bring more

additional wheel's sports to the venue. We would like to enhance the customer experience by including a café, Bike and Skate
shop, sports specific gym and play area to attract the comrnunity to the venue. We have met wtth consultants and have the
support of Redditch Borough Council to lake our vision forward.
We have medium temi plans to of continuing development ofthe ramp park courses and to develop a set offreestyle dirt jumps
within the facility. We will be developing social areas for users of the Skatepark and a pop-up shop for refreshments and new
signage. We are also exploring a community café facility.
Accountants
Charles Lovell & Co
Chartered Certified Accountanls and Slatutory Auditors
8 Church Green East
Redditch
B98 8BP
Solicitors
HCB Solicitors Ltd,
679 Wanmick Road,
Solihull
B913DA
Bankers
Barclays Bank
Leicester
LE87 2BB
Insurance
Partners&
MRIB House
Amersham Hill
High Wycombe
HP13 6NU
Approved by the board of directors on 18th March 2024 and were signed on ils behalf by=
S. D. Rooke- Director
Date 24th June 2025

REGISTERED NUMBER: 04064599 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY: 1087777 (England and Wales)
REDDITCH WHEELS PROJECT
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Charles Lovell & Co Lirniled
Chartered Certified Accountants
and Statulory Auditors
8 Church Green East
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 8BP

REDDITCH WHEELS PROJECT
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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Income Stalement
Balance Sheet
Report of the Accountants
Detailed Income and Expenditure Account

REDDITCH WHEELS PROJECT
INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
30.9.24
30.9.23
TURNOVER
494
4,225
Other income
43,666
31,609
Cost of raw materials and consumables
(32,112)
17,947)
Staff costs
(17.3261
(17,527)
Depreciation and other amounts written off assets
(952)
{769)
Other charges
(11,572}
(10,872)
Taxation
DEFICIT
17,8021
1,281
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REDDITCH WHEELS PROJECT
REGISTERED NUMBER: 04064599
BALANCE SHEET
30 SEPTEMBER 2024
30.9.24
30.9.23
FIXED ASSETS
819
1,604
CURRENT ASSETS
13.719
31,387
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
1,152)
1,803)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
12,567
29,584
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
13.386
31,188
RESERVES
13.386
31,188
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATUTORY INFORMATION
Redditch Wheels Project is a private company, limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. The
companls registered number and registered office address are as below..
Registered number:
04064599
Registered office:
8 Church Green East
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 8BP
AVERAGE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
The average number of employees during Ihe yearwas 2 {2023 - 6).
RESERVES
Reslricled reserves are £9,579 in the year
The company is entitled to exemption from audtt under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended
30 September 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of ts financial statements for Ihe year ended
30 September 2024 in accordance wilh Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for=
(a) ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply wtth Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies
Act 2006 and
(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of
each financial year and of its surplus or deficil for each financial year in accordance with Ihe requirements of
Sections 394 and 395 and which othetwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to
financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.
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REDDITCH WHEELS PROJECT
REGISTERED NUMBER: 04064599
BALANCE SHEET- continued
30 SEPTEMBER 2024
The financial statements have been prepared in aC£Ordan￿ with the micro-entty provisions.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 24 June 2025 and were
signed on its behalf by..
S. D. Rooke- Direclor
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REDDITCH WHEELS PROJECT
REPORT OF THE ACCOUNTANTS TO THE DIRECTORS OF
REDDITCH WHEELS PROJECT
Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Redditch Wheels Project {'the Company)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 September
2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity s trustees of the Company {and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for
the preparation of the accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act,)
Having satisfied myself Ihat the accounts of the Company are not required lo be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act
and are eligible for independent examination, I repN)rt in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried
out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 1.the 2011 Act,). In carrying oul my examination I have followed Ihe
direclions given by Ihe Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confiTh that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe-
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by S￿tIOn 386 of the 2006 Act- or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination., or
the accounts have nol been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practi￿ for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102).
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should
be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Charles Lovell & Co Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants
and Statutory Auditors
8 Church Green East
Redditch
Worceslershire
B98 8BP
24 June 2025
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REDDITCH WHEELS PROJECT
DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
30.9.24
30.9.23
Sales
494
4,225
Cost of sales
Purchases
32,112
7,947
GROSS DEFICIT
(31.6181
13,722)
other Income
Lottery fundraising
Grants received
Deposil account interest
52
43,500
114
52
31,470
87
43.666
31,609
12,048
27,887
Expenditure
Insurance
Directors, salaries
Wages and NIC
Social security
Telephone
Printing and stationery
Travelling expenses
Maintenance
Sundry expenses
Accountancy
Legal and professional
Depreciation of tangible r￿ed assets
Plant and machinery
Computer equipment
Commission paid
1,935
10,572
6,955
10,572
6,538
216
312
35
415
82
124
505
1,038
1,480
4,962
363
1.088
1,250
2.000
532
420
3,850
511
258
29,522
28,837
(17,474}
1950)
Finance costs
Bank charges
Interest payable
316
12
323
328
331
NET DEFICIT
17,8021
1,281
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