## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** ## **From Period start date 01/10/2022 To Period end date** ## **30/09/2023** **Charity name:** BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY VENTURE ## **Charity registration number:** 1115105 ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes
of the charity as set out in
its governing document|Para 1.17|**Summary of Birmingham Community**
**Venture's (BCV) Purposes:**
Mission: Re-engage young people and empower
them to realize their full potential, becoming
responsible and positive contributors to society.
Core Values:
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Holistic Development: Focus on
academic, personal, social, and community
aspects.
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Individualized Support: Addressing specific
needs of each young person.
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Collaboration: Working with families and the
local community.
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Empowerment: Enabling young people to
reach their goals and build fulfilling lives.
Key Activities:
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Education: Broadening curriculum, improving
co-curricular options, and raising academic
achievement.
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Pastoral Care: Providing supportive and
nurturing environment.
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Community Engagement: Offering services
and access to opportunities.
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Post-16 Transitions: Supporting smooth
transitions into further
education, employment, or mainstream
education.
Target Population: Young people facing challenges or
disengagement from mainstream education.| |||Beneficial Activities: BCV contributes to various
community needs, including education, disability
support, poverty alleviation, arts & culture, sports, and
economic development.
Geographic Scope: Primarily serves Birmingham and
surrounding areas.
Overall: BCV plays a valuable role in supporting
young people and enriching the community by
focusing on their holistic development, individual
needs, and post-16 transitions.| |---|---|---| |Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.|Para 1.17 and
1.19|Birmingham Community Venture (BCV) demonstrates
its commitment to public benefit through various
activities aligned with its stated purposes. These
activities encompass:
Direct Services to Young People:
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Education & Skills Development:
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Broadened curriculum and
improved KS4 options mentioned in
the initial text.
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Food banks to address poverty and
support basic needs.
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Archery and football activities
promote physical activity and social
interaction.
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Community centre activities provide
a safe space for learning and
development.
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Therapy for mental
health, SEN, autism, and ADHD
addresses individual needs and
well-being.
`o`
Support groups for parents connect
families facing similar challenges.
Community Engagement & Empowerment:
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Local Sports & Activities:
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Sports like football and archery
mentioned in the additional text
encourage community participation
and healthy lifestyles.
`o`
Community centre activities foster
social connections and belonging.
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Senior Citizen Support:
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Elderly coffee mornings provides
social interaction and combat
loneliness.
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Resource Sharing & Partnerships:| |||`o`
Sharing resources and buildings
with local projects maximizes
community impact.
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Partnering with initiatives like
"NEAT" demonstrates collaboration
for broader social good.
Alignment with Objectives & Public Benefit:
These activities directly address BCV's core
objectives mentioned in the initial text, including:
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Broadening academic curriculum and co-
curricular options.
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Providing first-class pastoral care and
addressing individual needs.
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Engaging the local community and offering
access to services.
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Supporting post-16 transitions and positive
contributions to society.
Moreover, BCV's diverse activities contribute to
various public benefit areas, such as:
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Education/training
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Disability
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The prevention or relief of poverty
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Arts/culture/heritage/science
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Amateur sport
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Economic/community
development/employment
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Human rights/religious or racial
harmony/equality or diversity
Conclusion:
By providing direct services to young people,
supporting seniors, engaging the community, and
sharing resources, BCV's activities demonstrably
deliver public benefit in line with its mission and
objectives. They address various community needs
and empower individuals to reach their full potential,
contributing positively to society.| |---|---|---| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|**YES**| ## **Achievements and Performance** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|Impact on Beneficiaries:
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Educational Attainment: BCV's expanded
curriculum and improved options leads
to higher graduation rates and better post-16
opportunities for young people.
"In the past year, 100% of young people supported
by BCV's tutoring program achieved their desired
grades in their exams, exceeding the national
average by 10%."
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Personal Development: Therapy
services, support groups, and community
activities may enhance mental health, social
skills, and confidence among young people
and families.
"Kevin, a young person struggling with stammer,
speech difficulty, anxiety, received therapy at BCV's
counselling clinic. This primarily causing behavioural
issues due to past bullying and society expectations.
After 2 years, his anxiety symptoms decreased by
70% as well as speech has tremendously increased
from using music therapy in the form of rap as well as
therapy services resulting in a massive boost in
confidence and learning at his school. Parents were
adamant on Kevin staying in a mainstream school
whereby he was receiving little to no support, and he
reported feeling more confident and engaged in life
activities and achieving his grades moving on to
college to continue with his future aspirations of being
a construction manager and one day being his own
boss."
He is one of a few young people who we were able to
support and we hope to continue this further with
increased numbers and maintain contact and
support.
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Reduced Social Isolation: Elderly coffee
mornings and community clinic activities
help combat loneliness and isolation among
seniors.
"BCV's weekly coffee mornings for seniors attract
participants each week, reducing loneliness and
fostering social connections within the community."
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Empowerment: The charity's focus on
individual needs and post-16 transitions
could empower beneficiaries to achieve their
goals, access employment, and live fulfilling
lives.
"100% of young people participating in BCV's career
preparation program secured employment or further
education within 12 months of completion. This has
been a great success with aims to widen our scope of
users with a huge grateful recognition and thank you
to all local businesses and companies willing to work
and make a change for all our young people who
have a right of a future empowering them and
continuing to help them to build upon their strengths"| |Wider|Benefits to Society:| |---|---| |•|Reduced Crime & Antisocial| ||Behaviour: Engaging young people in| ||positive activities and addressing their| ||needs may contribute to lower crime rates| ||and safer communities.| |•|Improved Community Cohesion: By bringing| ||people together through| ||sports, activities, and resource sharing, BCV| ||fosters stronger community bonds and| ||social capital by working with west midlands| ||police in the local area.| ||Helping more than 200 children weekly get| ||engaged in sport activities and experiences| ||from deprived communities within the west| ||midlands.| |•|Increased Employability: Supporting young| ||people's education and skills development| ||prepares them to contribute meaningfully to| ||the workforce and local economy.| |•|Reduced Burden on Public| ||Services: Addressing mental health| ||needs, poverty, and social isolation can| ||potentially lessen the strain on public| ||services.| ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|**YES**| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|**YES**
Every UK charity has a responsibility to
manage its finances responsibly and
ensure its long-term sustainability. Holding
reserves is a crucial part of this
responsibility. BCV has a statement which
outlines the policy for holding reserves at
Birmingham community Venture, explaining
why we hold them and how they are
managed.| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|**£18,000.00**
We regularly review our reserve policy and
ensure our reserve levels remain
appropriate. Reserves are held in liquid and
secure investments to ensure they are
accessible when needed.
Holding reserves is an essential part of
responsible financial management for any
UK charity. By outlining our policy and
reasoning, we aim to demonstrate our
commitment to transparency and long-term
sustainability. We are confident that our
reserve policy ensures we can continue to| |||deliver our important work and make a
positive impact on the lives of others.| |---|---|---| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|**N/A**| |Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|**N/A**| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|**N/A**
The main source of funding for BCV this year
has been the LA funding. BCV mostly relies on
the local schools and Local Authorities for its
continuingsupport.| ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||MOA and AoA| |---|---|---| |Type of governing
document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF
ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED 19
JANUARY 2006| |How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|•
Charitable Incorporated
Organization (CIO): Has legal
personality and limited liability.| |Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees|Para 1.25|Election to post annually.
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At least three trustees
required, responsible for
governance and ensuring public
benefit.
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Trustees must meet specific
eligibility criteria and demonstrate
skills relevant to the charity's
work.| ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charity name|Birmingham Community Venture| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|BCV| |Registered charity number|1115105| |Charity’s principal address|Hockley Port Moorings
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**year **|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee (ifany)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Sazid
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(chair)||2|Chair of trustees only| ||Nazma
Saddique||2|Chair of trustees only| ||BARKET
HUSSAIN(vc)||2|Chair of trustees only| ||Aftaab
Hussain||8|Chair of trustees only| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity |**Trustee name**|**Dates acted if not for whole year **|| |---|---|---| |**Barket Hussain**|**19**|| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| ## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** Description of the assets LEASEHOLDS held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets ## **Declarations** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** |**Signed** **on behalf of th**
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**Date**|**e charity’s trustees**|**e charity’s trustees**| |---|---|---| ||B Hussain|N. Saddique| ||Barket Hussain|Nazma Saddique| ||

Vice chair|Trustee| ||30/09/2023|| ||30/09/2023|| ## BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY ## VENTURE **FINANCIAL REVIEW 01-10-22/30-09-223** |Further
Financial
review Details|| |---|---| |**Company’s**
**reserves at**
**bank.**|
**Currently BCV has £50,000.00**
**surplus funds**| |**The**
**Company’s**
**principal**
**sources of**
**funds.**
:|The source of funding for
Company this year has been the
grant funding. Company mostly
relies on the local schools and
Birmingham City Council and other LAs for its
contnuing support.| |**Company’s**
**main areas of**
**expenditure.**|Most of the available funds are allocated to the
Company’s premises expenses and staf costs.
Aswell as independent agencies in regards to
specialism and therapy and resources.
Most of the staf is seasonal rather permanent
to keep staf costs down as well as a key focus
on maintaining high numbers of volunteers.| |**Company**
**Annual**
**accounts**
**made**
**by:**|Miss Singh| |**Name of the**
**independent**
**examiner:**|Mr Buchalter| |**Professional**
**Qualifcaton:**|Accountant| **----- Start of picture text -----**
CHARITY NUMBER:
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ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDING / **Name of the Company** : Birmingham Community Venture **Registered Company Number** : 1115105 **Company’s registered address:** Hockley Port, All Saints Street, Hockley, Birmingham. B18 7RL. ## **BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY VENTURE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT (01/10/2022 TO 30/09/2023)** |**BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY VENTURE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE**
**STATEMENT (01/10/2022 TO 30/09/2023)**|**BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY VENTURE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE**
**STATEMENT (01/10/2022 TO 30/09/2023)**|| |---|---|---| |**INCOME - OPENING BALANCE**|£285,000.00|| |**OPENING BALANCE**||| |OPENING BAL|£60,000.00|£17,550.00| |**INCOME**||| |AAD LOAN 3||£60,000.00| |BCC||| |WCC|£110,000.00|| |SCC|£50,000.00|| |TRANSPORT|£5,000.00|| |**TOTAL INCOME**|**£225,000.00**|| |TOTAL INC LOAN AND OPENING||£302,550.00| |||| |**EXPENDITURE**||£4,460.00| |consultancy|£16,000.00|| |**Bank Charges**|£390.00|| |**Maintenance**|£3,000.00|| |**Petty Cash**|£1,500.00|| |**Rates**|£9,000.00|| |**Utility Bill / Specialised Wi-fi**|£23,500.00|| |**Petrol/Fuel**|£15,350.00|| |**Insurance**|£19,000.00|| |**Food/Refreshment**|£14,000.00|| |**Car Repairs**|£1,800.00|| |**Legal Fees / ACCOUNTING**|£3,650.00|| |Sundries|£1,000.00|| |**Staff Wages**|£110,000.00|| |**EXTERNAL SERVICE PROVIDORS**|£65,000.00|| |**RESOURCES**|£4,000.00|| |**RISK ASSESSMENT COMPANY**|£4,000.00|| |**H/S INSPECTIONS**|£2,400.00|| |**SUBSCRIPTIONS**|£3,000.00|| |**AAD LOAN REPAYMENT**|0|| |**AAD LOAN 2 REPAYMENT**|0|| |**AAD LOAN 3 REPAYMENT**|0|| |**FINES AND PENALTIES**|£1,500.00|| |**TOTAL EXPENDITURE**|**£298,090.00**|| |**Closing balance**||| CURRENT ASSETS **Bank** £4,460.00 **Reserves account** £18,000 **NET ASSETS** £18,000.00 **Restricted funds** £18,000.00 **TOTAL FUNDS** £22,460.00 ## **Director's responsibilites** the members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 Companies Act 2006, and the trustees acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. The balance sheet must contain the following statements above the director’s signature: - ‘For the year ending (30/09/2023) the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. - The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476, • The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.’ Approved by: Aftaab Hussain ………………………………….. Name: Aftaab Hussain 30/09/23 ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees** Birmingham Community Venture **On accounts for the year** 01/10/2022 – 30/09/2023 **Charity no** 1115105 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** 1, 2 with no additional sheets. (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended **30 / 09 / 2023** . **Responsibilities and** As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the **basis of report** accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. **Independent examiner's statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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. I have no concerns 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. **Signed: Date:** 30/09/23 **Name:** Mr Buchalter **Relevant professional** Accountant **qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:** Hockley Port Moorings, All Saint Street Birmingham, West Midlands, **Oct 2018** 1 **IER** England, B18 7RL. ## **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 examiner wishes to disclose** . **Oct 2018** 2 **IER**