HARROW CYCLE HUB ANNUAL REPORT 2024 •• www.harrowcyclehub.org Registered Chariry No 1193039
Welcome to Harrow Cycle Hub's fourth Annual Report. Our Vision, developed In 2023: In flve years, time. we envisage the Harrow Cycle Hub as a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable communlty hub dedicated to transforming Harrow into a cycling-friendly borough. Our vision 15 to see Harrow as a place where cycling is not just a mode of transport but a way of life, positively impacting the wellbeing, environment, and connectivity of our community.. We're a reglstered Charlty founded In January 2021: Our Trustees set policy, ensure we operate legally and look after our money Our Steering Group runs our programmes We support people 10 cycle at the former Clvlc Centre We have one staff member and 50 volunteers We love wod<ing with other community groups We care about how we work and alm to include everyone. We are grateful to Harrow Public Health for funding and more: and to Harrow Council for providing the Civic Centre site. When that site is redeveloped. we aim to build a permanent Hub in a Harrow park. enabling even more Harrow people to cycle and working towards our Vision. Veronica Chamberlain Chair, Harrow Cycle Hub w,harrowCyCEehub.0rg
Highlights of 2024 New coaching courses and partnerships New Wheels for All partner organisations £60,000 John Lyon's Charity grant for Wheels for All Positive Wheels for All research report Children's Diwali event - second year running Inventory of all Hub bikes £1,146 sales of donated bikes l O new Ride Leaders New Trustee Safeguarding Lead and updated Safeguarding Policy The commitment of all our wonderful volunteers rT www.harrowcyclehub.org
Bicycle Coaching ?1 Janet Flemming, Coaching Coordinator 18 volunteers: 12 qualified coaches, 2 helpers and 4 mechanics +* 23 courses; 92 attendees New: Teenager course, Brush Up Your Skills. Refresher and Ride Bespoke courses for Ignite. (young people) and Harrow Central Integrated Neighbourhood Team (GP patients) Drop-in children's sessions with Harrow Cyclists Diwali event with Harrow Cyclists for 22 children and their families 'So pleased I can cycle confidently! Really warm, friendly environment and encouraging instructors, 'Very good. Penny and Saba were very motivational, 'My son did teenager cycling lessons in April, and he was riding on his own the very first day. Janet and Julie were really awesome trainers., www.harrowcyclehub.org
Anna's Story Anna Ananth, 56, lives in Hatch End and learned to ride with Harrow Cycle Hub in 2022. '1 had always wanted to leam to cycle but never got an opportunity growlng up. I didn't have a cycle and mostly boys rode in the neighbourhood. 'Initially I found learning to ride hard, having never sat on a bike. However, the coaches were very patient. calm and supportive. They allowed everyone to learn at thelr own pace. Then I completed a Confidence 8uilder course and purchased my first bike and accessories. 'Pragna. one of our coaches, also organlsed short rldes around Hatch End, whlch wa5 very helpful as It helped cement what we had learnt. l am grateful to all Hub leaders who spend their time and energy organlslng rides,. all have the same goal of maklng sure we a safe and have an enjoyable time. 'Leaming to cycle has glven me freedom to loin other organised rides, visit new places, meet people and exercise on rhe sly. It also enabled me to complece the 30-mSle Ride London event last year. .1 chose to volunteer at Harrow Cycle Hub because I now have a valuable sknll which I had always wanted to leam. I felt I wanted to give 50methlng back to such a worthwhile cause., Anna is now the Hub'5 Newsletter Editor. Thankyou, Anna. ww.harrowcyclehub.org
Wheels for All Maryanne Smith, Wheels for All Project Manager Kevin Lynch, Inclusion Officer 16 volunteers; three session leaders trained Bi-weekly sessions on adapted cycles- Tuesday and Saturday mornings Attendance up 13%: 959 in 2023.1082 in 2024 4 riders progressed from tricycle to bicycle Partnerships.. Community Connex, The Inclusion Project, Lifeways, Bamet Mencap. Harington and KefKids Easter Fun Day; launch of Fun2Go two-seater Tandem pilot training for people with visual impairment 20 adapted cycles, including 4 new ones Very positive independent report by Smart Move Ventures 'It's good to feel the fresh alr whlle l am rlding. I would like to do this every Tuesday. would really want to keep coming., Mark (42), Adult Participant "We don't feel out of place. It shows in the kind of cycles that they have because they really.. .1 feel they have a bike for every condition" Shola for Moyo (15), Child Participant www.harrowcyclehub.org
Rides British Cycling-qualified volunteer leaders take out friendly rides of 5-25miles. 1203 attendances in 2024 - 67% up on 20231 Kevin Lynch led 73 rides. Pragna Shah, Veronica Chamberlain and Delani Nanthathayalan led 25 or more rides. 25 other volunteers led or assisted, Kenton Road Club Chair Des said.. 'Every time I see Kevin's Facebook posts encouraging people to ride in later life. it gladdens my heart., We organised Ride Leader and First Aid courses for 10 new leaders. Ellie said.. 'The leadership course was a highlight and I look forward to leading rides myself., Kevin and Janet led an ambitious Big Day Out ride of over 55 miles. Three Hub teams took part in StreetTag, the Council-sponsored app encouraging physical activity; the Hub's teams won vouchers to fund events and equipment. One rider said,. '1 am so grateful to Harrow Cycle Hub. Through their guided rides I have galned much more cycling confidence as well as had many great days out!, w.harrowcyclehub.org
Fleet Team Naran Gorsia, Fleet Coordinator 5 volunteers Maintaining the Hub's two-wheeler training bikes and adapted cycles for Wheels for All Fitting and adjusting bikes for students on courses Checking and fixing children's bikes at events Receiving, refurbishing and selling donated bikes - £1,146 raised Inventory and labelling of all two-wheelers 12 attendees on two Puncture Repair courses www.harrowcyclehub.org
Volunteers and Members- Thank You Everyone! 50 volunteers were active in 2024. We held four Volunteer and Member Socials during the year to say thank you. Our Trustees have overall responsibility for the Hub.. Veronlca Chamberlain- Chair Delani Nanthathayalan - Treasurer John Rome- Annual Return and Safeguarding,. Vice-chair during 2024 Kunle Babalola- IT, Wheels for All: Vice-chair during 2024 Karl Howe- Payroll and HR., Chair. Development Committee DonnaJohn- Policy Farah Juma- Risk Management Paul Osborn - Harrow Council representative Kavita Tailor- Development Committee Akinetoye Williams- Wheels for All, Events '1 support Harrow Cycle Hub because many people In Harrow want to learn to cycle and this could make a huge difference to people's health and wellbeing,, Cllr Paul Osborn, Leader of Harrow Council Our 50 Members elect Trustees and can vote at the AGM. Most also come on rides or volunteer. Premises Officer Darren said. '1 can't belleve the number of people who are willing to helpt, www.harrowcyclehub.org
ia Steering Group Our Steering Group. almost all volunteer5, run5 the Hub on a day-to-day basis.. Darren Beazley- Premises Officer Bryn Evans - Fleet Coordinator {resigned luty 2024) janet Flemming- Coaching Coordinator Des Gayler- Website Officer Naran Gorsia- Fleet Coordinator Kevln Lynch- Ir¢clusion Officer Eleanor Letek- Volunteerlng Officer lulle Mellor- Volunteering Officer Julie Pappacoda- Safeguarding Officer Katherlne Samlnaden- Membership Qfflcer Alka Shah-Kalayil - Volunteerlng Officer Maryanne Smith- plt Wheels for All Projett Manager Brij Soni - Secretary ,cY Other valued helpers are coaches, Wheels for All volunteer5, admlnistrators, mechanlcs, event organisers, photographers, ride leaders, web designer,1Stter-plckers. Dinah Loon say5,. 'Kevin's free Guided Rides gave me the confidence to cycle longer d5stances on roads, to interestlng places with friendly people. I wanted to give something back and that's why I help with Wheels for All once a month and at Hub events. I'm now a Rlde Leader as welll, Thank you to Aparna Shah - Coach, Ride Leader, Bookings Coordinator and Graphic Artist- for designing this report. ww.harrowcyclehub.org
Thank you to our Funders, Supporters and Partners Major Funders Harrow Council Harrow School John Lyon's Charlty Partner Organlsatlons Barnet Mencap Carib & Co Communlty Connex Compass Elevation Evolve Musllm Women's Cycllng Network Harington Harrow Carers Harrow Cyclists Harrow GSvlng Harrow Licterplckers Harrow Recreatlon Ground UseryJ' A$soclatlon 18nltel Kefkids Kenton Road Club Lifeway5 The In¢luslon Project Voluntary Action Harrow Young Harrow FoundatSon Other Fundtrs CollSns & Hoy Desk & Chalr Foundaclon Giants of London Harrow Rotary Kenton Road Club Plnner Associatlon Rotary Club of Northwlck Park SC Law Walking & Cycllng Grants London (TfL) Walter Lees Foundacion And many klnd Individual donors supIoBYING Supporters In Klnd Access Sport A&0 Shearman Bluepath Ltd British Cycling Cooper Dawn Jerrom Cycle Klng & Hawk Cycles Wheels for All The Desk and Chalr FoUndaon funded our third contalner w house adaptèd qcle5. TnJstee5 Ka55lm Meghiee. th his sons, and Shama Meghlee-calne camé to see it. TIM Dalton of Harrow School ILI rode our two-searer with his friend Michael. Harrow School funded Wheels for Al in 2024. www.harrowcyclehub.org julie Waller of the Pinner Association enjoyed meeting participants and rriding our new Fun2Go bNo-5eater, which the Association helped fund.
Iz What Do People Say about our Workl 'Thanks to Kevin as always for designing and leading the ride. Thanks to Nirav for backmarking. Great weather, great company!. Rider. Guided Ride 'Really positlve to see people riding adapted bikes. What a great use of the space. Well done to all involved., Member of the public commenting about Wheels for All at the former Civic Centre 'DearJanet, Thank you for teaching me how to comfortably pedal... You made my dream (and my mum's but mostly my dream5) come true.. Teenage student, Learn to Ride course 'Being able to cycle now opens up a new world of opportunities for me, so it's inCaSed freedom, and just increased experiences. Adult student, Learn to Ride course We hope you have enjoyed reading our 2024 Annual Report. Email us: welcome@harrowcyclehub.org w.harrow¢y¢lehub.org Registered Charity No 1193039
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HARROW CYCLE HUB
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Harrow Cycle Hub For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charitV'5 trustees consider that an aud it 15 not required for thi5 year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accoLJnts under section 145 of the 2011 Act, to follow the procedure5 laid (Jown in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act, and lo slate whether parriculèr matters have corrie to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's statement My examination wa5 carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounring records kept by the charity and a comparison of the account5 presented with those records. It 3150 includes con5iderabon of any unusual item5 or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanatons from YOLJ as trLJStees concerning any such matters. The procedure5 undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, a nd the report is limited to those matters Set out in the staterNent below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examinabon, no matter ha5 come to my attention.. which give5 me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with sectton 130 of the 2011 Act,. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accoLJnting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met,. or 2. to which, in my Dpinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo bp ie6ched. fyb_J £. Shama Director Cooper Dawn Jerrom Limited Units SCF 1&2, South Core Hayes Road, UB2 5XJ e£hJee-Caine FCA, CTA, TEP 28, February 2025
| Unr | estricted FY 2024 FY 2023 Wheels for all Other Total Funds Total Funds <------Restricted --------> |
|---|---|
| Receipts Grants - Public Grants - Charitable Donations & Fund raising Cycle training Cycle hire Bike Sale Annual Membership Events Other Total Receipts |
£ £ £ £ - 3,000 - 3,000 14,400 - 1,000 - 1,000 31,500 - 6,848 - 6,848 268 1,952 6,242 1,600 9,794 8,562 642 - - 642 1,220 1,151 - - 1,151 778 357 - - 357 216 - 203 - 203 75 85 - - 85 74 |
| 4,187 17,293 1,600 23,080 57,093 |
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| Expenditure Employees & Contractors costs Equipment & Cycle purchase Transport & Storage Premises Costs Insurance and Bank charges Volunteer Management Volunteer & Staff training Research Costs Promotion Accountancy Fees Bike Sale Costs Event Costs Cycle maintenance Telephone Costs Governance Costs Total Payments |
60 19,458 90 19,608 17,167 - 7,837 - 7,837 11,969 - - - - 8,030 731 731 - 1,462 831 678 618 - 1,296 778 109 21 - 130 884 675 - - 675 481 - 500 - 500 - 276 34 - 310 348 - - - - 210 - - - - 120 - 133 - 133 75 92 - - 92 92 - 87 - 87 79 47 - - 47 81 |
| 2,668 29,419 90 32,177 41,145 |
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| Net Receipts / (Payments) | 1,519 12,126 - 1,510 9,097 - 15,948 |
| Cash funds b/fwd Cash funds c/fwd Statement of assets & liabilities As the end of year 31 December 2024 Un £ Cash funds |
13,135 29,686 290 43,111 27,163 |
| 14,654 17,560 1,800 34,014 43,111 |
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| - - restricted Restricted Total FY2024 Total FY2023 Funds Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ |
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| 14,654 19,360 34,014 43,111 |
Signed on behalf of all trustees
V Chamberlain
D Nanthathayalan
Date 2 July 2025