The Bike Experience
Report and Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31" December 2023

The Bike Experienee
Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31st December 2023
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Receipts and Payments Account
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Notes to the Receipts and Payments Account
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The Bike ExperieDee
Report of the Trustees for the Yetr Ended 31st December 2023
The trustees present thetr rewirt alon8 Wlth the financial stsiements of the charity for the year ended 31 si
December 2023.
Reference and Administrative DetAil$
Charity Number
1145547
Principal Address
Orchard Gale
Emery Down
Lyndhurst
S043 7EA
Independent Examiners
Fuller Spurling
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors
Mill House
58 (yuildford Street
Chertsey
Surrey KT16 9BE
Trujtees
The Trustees serving during the period and since the period end were as follows:
H Tomlinson
R O'Neill
R Docker

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Structure, Governance and Management
Gov
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The Charity is constituted as a Trust and its governing document is its Trusi Deed daied 6 January
2011.
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Trustees are s¢l¢cted and invited to join the Board of Truslees by exist&ng Trus*es and the appointment
of Trnstees is vcsted wilh the Trustees.
Objectlves And Main Actlvitl¢s in R¢lation lo the Objeclives and the Public Benefit
The objectives of the chariiy are..
TO PROMOTE THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF DISABLF.D
PF.OPLL WHO WOULD OTHER WISE BF, EXCLUDED B Y ENABLIN(i THEM TO ENJOY T14E
PI.EASURES AND Bf,NF.FITS OF RIDING A MOTORCYCLE BY THE PROVISION OF
ADAPTED AND MODIFIF.D MOTORCYCLES AND ADVICE IN A CLOSF.D ROAD
ENVIRONMF.NT.
Cor¢ values of th¢ Charity are:
FREEDOM - Giving back the feelings of independence through riding a motorcycle. thereby
empowering individuals with the ri¥hi of choice tthd equality, so thai they can cxperienc¢ thc passion
d ¢molions ihai riding brings.
ACHIEVEMENT- Showing people that you can achieve great things when you believe you can, that
you have a huge resource of power, courage and bravery inside you, to make the impossible into the
Possible and improve self-confidenc¢.
FVOLLITION - Bringing tLTrts¢ih¢r ablc-tM)died and disabled people so that the estsblished boundaries
are broken down and myths of disabilily are deconstructed on both sides, allowing everyone to ride
to¥￿her, side by side.
All activities are provided without Cost to the individual wishing to participate in The Bike Experience
programmed of instruction.
The Trustees confirni that they have ref¢rred to the guidance contained in th¢ Charity Commission's
General Guidance on Public Benefit when revi¢wing the Charity's aim and obj¢¢tives in planning future
aciivily.

eEx
The Bike Experience restarted its instructional events in 2023 after an absence due to the Covid-19
Global Pandemic.
Summary report
The charity has been able to operate a reduced calendar due to the fundratsing efforts of the
Complete Fundraising company. There were seven instructional events and two fundraising events
attended by the charity. Six instructional event5 took place at Silverslone on the Old Copse
Runway, one instructional event at RAF ODIHAM, the fundraising events were ai Prescott Bike
Feslival and Parallel Windsor.
Due to a break in operating, the instructional events ran with limited volunleers and riders. Each
evenl would have thrtt new riders and up to three returning riders. The returning riders would need
to pro￿ld¢ iheir own equipm¢nt and helpers. For those who had not atlended for more than four
years they w'ere Count￿ as a new rider,
One Aprilia Mana motorcycle was scrapped due to th¢ deieriordting sthndard and the cost of gettin8
it back into an operaiing stale.
Lookinb ahead to 2024.. We hope to run eight instructional events and increase that number if
Complete fundraising is able to increase the funds ofthe charity. RAF ODIHAM have ceas¢d
operating due to the fatality they experienced at their ARD in September 2023.
Full Report
In 2023 The Ejike F.xperience has bcen busy prLpuring bikes. instruilinb¥ rid¢ri and d¢inonslrating lo
crowds. ThL' initial .slage was the preparation of bikes and equipmenl, as well as findingT a suitable
venue that was also atrordable. After much discu55ions it w&s decided to accept the offer from
Silversione to run the instruclional events at the Old Copse Runway. The costs were more than
previous years but over £1,000 Cheaper (per event) than at either Bicester Heritage or Doningion.
Th¢ next problem wa5 finding Public Liability Insurance. Over the years the charity h&s been in
operation there has never been an accident involving any member of the public observing or taking
part in th¢ charily. Flowever, we are required to have PLI and so tried to find atTordable cover.
Eventuall>. we were able to source the cover for £6.720. whiLh wa5 8 huge increase Irom £4,000 in
2019, bul not as bad as some companies that w￿¢ quoting £12.000.
The bikes were s¢rviced, repaired and prepared for the coming season. The leathers and riding
equipment was all checked and the large trailer a150 serviced. The final preparation was ihe
organising of the volunteer5 needed io run each event. We had planned three 'new riders, and a
maximum of three 'returning riders.. New riders are thos¢ who have never been, returning are those
who have been to a TBE b¢for¢, bui do not get the opportunity to ride anywher¢ else. For example.
one returning rider can only ride with TBE as he has a brain injury and is not allowed to ride on the
road or on any rac¢ track. We provide the only place for him lo enjoy the freedom of two wheels. In
order to support the riders we n¢¢d a team of twelve volunteers. There are three instructors. and
nine 'launch crew,.

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MAY
In May we had a pair of back-to-back instructional evenls, boih of which were fully booked for new
riders and each had two returning riders. The days were blessed with sunshine and everyone turned
up excited and nervous w get on two wheels.
The volunteers arrive at 8am in order to prepare the site, get the bikes out, lay out th¢ Coned course,
conduct safety briefing and plan the day ahead. The riders then begin to arrive at 9.30am and get
signed on, into riding equipment and ready to begin the day al l 0.30am.
Throug,houl the day the rider.s developed from a basic 'straight line. launch and catch, to steering,
input and Iigiure 85. Once ready they move to largTer coned circuit and are led by insiructors around
the course. whilsl being observed by the main riding instructor of the day. Th¢ final stage is lo allow
the rider to circulate by themselves and re-discover ihe amazing feeling of freedom and enjoyment.
The six new riders all progressed io the ftnal slage of the TBE instructiona] event. Each one felt a
huge sense of achievement and of self-belief. The friends and family ol'the riders saw th¢ joy on
their faces and witnessed a new light shining in the eyes of th¢ rid¢rs. Th¢r¢ were five paralysed
riders. one leg amputee. one brain injury and two stroke victims.
JULY
The third and fourth TBE-' instructional events took place on the 25th and 26th July. We were back
at Silverstone and enjoyed another 'dry weather window. The temperatures were not as high as
before, so riders were nol qulte so baked in their leathers.
Over the course of the two days we had eight riders attend. It was a mixlure of impainnents: MS,
Paraplegic. Amputee, TBI, R¢duced mobilily. No muti¢r th¢ impairIn¥ni. La¢h ridLr mddc prugjress
throughout the day, and everyone was enjoyin¥ solo riding around th¢ TBE course by the end ol. the
session.
The second of ihe two days Saw TBE visited by iwo represenlativcs from the Mark Master Masons.
It was the Mark Master Masons thal generously donated the funds thal enabled ihe chiirity to buy
the Limd Rover which tows the 'l"Bk' trailer. Withoul the donalion we would not be able to transport
any of the equipment, so we are extremely grateful to them.
SEPTEMBER
There were three events in September. two at Silvcrstone and one at RAF Odiham. Once again we
were extremely lucky with the weather and enjoyed ihree more day5 of sunshine.
At Stlver5tone we hosted ien riders over two days and at RAF Odiham we had four riders. At both
events it was a 50150 mix of riders who were there for the first tim¢ and riders who had been before
(although be it for some, about nine years ago).
Due to peoples experience and function, there was a spread of ability in the riding. However all
managed to circulate the coned area on their owm by the end of the days instruction. This gave them
a huge boost in confidence and self-belief. which was readily apparent by the animated
¢onversations happening ai the end of the day.

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Odiham began really well. but unfortunately due to an incident on the airfield which was totally
separate lo what the charity was doing. the day came to end at lunchiirne rather than in the
afternoon. The rider5 had quickly progressed on thai day, so all had experienced independent riding
of the circuit laid out.
VOLUNTEERS
The volunteers did a fantastic job supporting and instructtng the riders. withoui them the days
would not have happened. This year there was a plan to have the same volunteers come for all the
events, and the charity managed to get four volunteers (in addition lo Talan and Dan) attend every
instructional event, with a further four getting to at least five of the seven events. "lThis meanl the
level of ditention to detail and competence of volunt¢¢rs remained extremely high. Most are aLready
saying they will commit to next year's events well.
DEMONSTRA TION EVENTS
TBE ￿'aS present al two ev¢nls where we were able to engage with a larger audtence. There was a
riding demonstralton at the Prescott Bike Festival (25th June) then a slatic display at ParallLI
Windsor (2nd July). The Pre5COtt Bike Festival allowed Talan the opportunity to run the famous
Prescoll Hill Climb, which 15 thL home of the Bugalli Club. Although jusl put on for one day, there
was a large crowd and many chLered on as the charity founder launched from the start line lo ilimb
the hill. As well as demonstraling. there was a lunchtime interview with Si¢ve Parrish, which
allowed Talan to explain the adaptions to the bike and how the charity operates. Parallel Windsor
was a static display and the team {led by Dan) was ablL' to explain the charily and hand out
infornialion leallets. Wiihin days a numbL'r of people had already called lo book onto the
instructional evenls.
2023 NI.JMBf.RS
Riders - 32 places tsken up (Impairnients - Paraplegi& Tetraplegia. Leg Amputee. Arni Amputee,
Brachial Plexus. Stroke, MS. CP. Spina Bifida. PTSD. Nerve Dama¥e)
Instructor and Volunteer- 60 places filled in support of riders (Fully diverse group)
Family and Friends - 80 attended with the rider5
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Tolal .39 ditlerent riders. (58 places due to repeats)
Est
Totsl 54 difterent riders (88 places due to repeats)
Total 50 different riders (77 places due to rep¢als)
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Totsl 35 different riders (55 places du¢ lo repeats)
Total 37 dift"erent riders (60 places du¢ to repeats)

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TBE Stats 2019
Totsl 45 differenl riders (72 places due to repeats)
TBES
ats 2020
Total O differenl rlders (O places due to repeats)
TBE Stats 2021
Total O difterenl riders (O places due to repeats)
TBE Stats 2022
'rotal O different riders (O places due to repeats)
TBE Stats 2023
Total 24 different riders (32 places due to repeals)
T tal number of elient of TBE
ince 2011- 425
E Motor
eles
I x Honda Varadero 125cc (learner bike)
Ix Aprilia Mana 850cc
BEE
Ix Box Trailer. braked {14x6)
3x Rear Paddock Stands
12x. Held Protection rider equipment (Boots. Gloves, Two piece leathers)
Ix Land Rover Discovery HSE
Financial Revie
Reserves Polic
In view of the limited tncome of the Trust, the Trustees keep reviewed the policy regarding the
appropriate income r¢serves to meet the needs of the Charity. In the current circumstances of limited
income flow, the Trustees approve availablc cash should be utilized to support its charitable aims and
that cash reserves should be maintaiT]ed ai a minimal level lo meet immediate foreseeable expenses. If
income flow increases, then the reserve policy with be reviewed.
This report was approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by
T S Ske¢ls-Piggins
Founder of The Bike Experience
Dat¢

INDEPEIYDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE BIKE EXPERIENCE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2023
I report on the Accounts of The Bike Experience for the year ended 3151 December 2023 which are set
out on pages 8 to 10.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation of the 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 carri¢d out under section 145
of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applfftcable Directions
given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material matters hav¢ come to my
attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material
respeci:
accounting records were not kept in respeci of the Trust &8 required by se¢tion 130 of the Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounts do not comply with ihe applicabl¢ r¢quirements concerning the form and content of
a¢counts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Repons) Regulations 2008 other than any requiretnent
Ihat the accounts give a true and fair view whi¢h is nol a matter consider¢d as part of an independent
examination.
I confirni that there are no other matters to which your attention should be dramm to enable
a propcr und¢rstanding of th¢ accounts to bc rcachcd.
Mark T C Harvey FCA
Fuller Spurling
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
Mill House
58 Guildford Streei
Chertsey
Surrey KT16 9BE
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The Bike Experience
ReceÉpt8 and Payments Account for the Year Ended 31st December 2023
Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
2023
Total
Funds
2022
RECEIPTS
Grants
Voluntary income
Donations and legacies
Receipts from sale ol. fixed assets
39,199
39.199
18.860
14,131
14.131
5,251
1,000
TOTAL RECEivrs
53J30
53J30
PAYMENTS
Charitable Activities (see note l )
Governance Costs (see no￿ 2)
45.383
1.040
45.383
1,040
12.486
1,031
TOTAL PAYMENTS
46,423
46,423
iYET RECEIPTS I{PAYMENT) IN THE YEAR
907
6,907
11,594
Notes
The notes on page l O form pArt of this statement.

The Bike Experience
Statement of knets and Liabilities at 31st December 2023
Unrestricted
Funds
2023
Re5¢ricted
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Fundy
2022
FIXED ASSETS
Bikes & Other Fqulpment
At Cost or donated value
33,978
2,754
36,732
18,637
CASH FUNDS
Cash at Bank
11,079
11,079
22,266
LIABILITIES
Loans
4,850
4850
Approved by the Board of Trustees on
Ilitil..L
and signed on its behalf by
R O'Neill, Tru51ee

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Notes to the Receipts & Pavments Account
for the Year F.nded 31st December 2023
Unrestrlcted Restricted
Fund5
Funds
2023
2023
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Fundg
2022
Charitable Activities Payments
Bike instructor costs
Bikc repairs and mainienan¢e
Fuel and other ¢OSls
Eveni promoiions, advertising, and PR
Insurance
Workshop Rent and Rates
Web hosting lees
7.765
4,460
2.625
13.318
8.361
8,465
389
7,765
4,460
2,625
13.318
8.361
8.465
389
600
143
3.117
8.403
223
45.383
45,383
12.486
2. Governanee costs
Accountancy fees
Bank charges
"Just Giving" Administralive Fees
720
104
216
720
104
216
720
95
216
1,040
1.040
1,031
3. Regtricted Funds
Re.siricledfvnds of£2. 754 relaie lo ihe ' Ncv Rider I'roject" A .smaller engine capacily moiurbike
was purchas'ed in May 2014fur £.2, 000 ando drJnufif)n of£2. 000 was received in July 20J4. In
Nuvcmber 2014 ihe molorbike was converiedfor di.subledpeople.% al a c'osl Ipf£'960. Ihi.s was
paidfor viu ihe reslric'ledfund bn)ughiforward wilh ihe balancing amounl uf£206 heinx lakLn
.fv)m ihe unre.slri¢ledfund The i()lal value of£2, 960 is included in the Siatemenl ofAKsel.s and
Liabiliries under Bike.F and Oiher Equipmeni.
There are no restpicledcash fundi remaining o 31°, December 2023. bui ihe tolal value of
reslriLled cash of £2, 754.%peni on bikes i.f Jhown in ihe Siaiemenl ofAssels and Lidbiliiies a
resiricled assets.
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