2024-03-31-accounts - Birmingham Bmx Club

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		Trustees' Annual Report	Trustees' Annual Report	Trustees' Annual Report	Trustees' Annual Report	Trustees' Annual Report	for theperiod	for theperiod	for theperiod
		From	Period start date			To	Period end date
			1	April	2023		31	March	2024

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Birmingham BMX Club Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1197924 Charity's principal address 291 Aldridge Road Perry Barr, Birmingham Postcode B42 2SP

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for the whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint a trustee (ifany)
	Leighton Rennison			Existing and / or outgoing Birmingham BMX Club Trustees
	Clare Mike			Existing and / or outgoing Birmingham BMX Club Trustees
	Mark Coleman			Existing and / or outgoing Birmingham BMX Club Trustees

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

	Name	Dates acted if not for the whole year
	None

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

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Type of adviser Name Address None

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Leighton Rennison (Club Chairman)

Section B Structure, governance and Management

Description of the charity’s trusts

The charity is governed by a constitution that is reviewed and adopted at Type of governing document the AGM, last adopted April 2023. (eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted

Club

(eg. trust, association, company)
Nominations received by club committee members, existing and / or
Trustee selection methods outgoing Birmingham BMX Club Trustees
(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

In the club's organisational structure, both committee members and You may choose to include trustees all serve as volunteers. The committee is responsible for day-toadditional information, where day operations and oversight. Trustees are responsible for governance of relevant, about: the club and committee.

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

Birmingham BMX Club is a UK-based charity in Birmingham that aims to promote youth development, community engagement, and physical wellbeing through the sport of BMX.

Youth Development : Birmingham BMX Club is dedicated to empowering young individuals by providing them with opportunities to engage in the sport of BMX. The club offers access to training, mentoring, and resources to enhance their skills, self-confidence, and personal growth.

Community Engagement: The club recognizes the importance of fostering strong community bonds. It organizes BMX events, competitions, and other events that bring together residents, families, and

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local businesses, promoting a sense of unity and belonging within the local community.

Health and Well-being: Birmingham BMX Club prioritizes the physical fitness and well-being of young people. By offering access to BMX facilities and promoting regular exercise, the club encourages a healthy and active lifestyle, aiming to combat sedentary behaviours and associated health issues.

Inclusion and Accessibility: The club is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds. It strives to remove barriers to participation, such as financial constraints or lack of equipment, ensuring that the sport of BMX is accessible to all, regardless of socioeconomic status or abilities.

Skill Development: Birmingham BMX Club recognizes the sport of BMX as a platform for skill development. It provides structured training programs and coaching to help riders enhance their abilities, learn new techniques, and progress in the sport. This focus on skill development promotes self-esteem and opens doors for potential competitive opportunities.

Safety Promotion: Birmingham BMX Club’s utmost importance and primary focus are on safeguarding the well-being of its riders. The club takes proactive measures to ensure rider safety including equipping participants with suitable safety gear, and ensuring the track and its surrounding areas are kept maintained to a high standard. These initiatives are implemented to ensure responsible riding practices, mitigate potential risks, and prioritize the prevention of injuries.

Through its dedication to youth development, community engagement, health promotion, inclusion, skill development, and safety promotion, Birmingham BMX Club strives to make a positive impact on the lives of young individuals in Birmingham and surrounding areas. By harnessing the sport of BMX, the club aims to inspire and uplift the next generation, providing them with the tools and support needed to thrive and succeed.

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Advancement of amateur sport, recreation, or other leisure time occupation: Birmingham BMX Club aims to promote and advance BMX riding and racing as a recreational activity for the benefit of the inhabitants of Birmingham and the surrounding areas. The club organizes BMX training sessions, events, and competitions to encourage participation and skill development in BMX bike riding.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

Promotion of community participation in health recreation: The club aims to encourage community engagement in healthy recreational activities, specifically focused on BMX racing and cycling. The club provides facilities and resources for individuals of all ages and skill levels to participate in the sport of BMX, promoting physical fitness and well-being within the community.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme-related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

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Section D Achievements and Performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Clubhouses full installed and the club is paying BC rent.
The club successfully organised a winter series comprising five rounds, providing approximately 1,500 racing opportunities.
Unfortunately, despite two applications for a share of the Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund, the club was not successful in securing funding for an 8m start hill.
We did not host a summer national event in 2023 as British Cycling could not financially support our event. We did host a summer regional event and a club winter series.
The club actively supported volunteers in obtaining and expanding on their coaching badges including at the grassroots level.
Dylan Clayton, a British Cycling Development Coach, continues to collaborate closely with the club, providing ongoing support for its coaching initiatives. Dylan support club coaches.

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Section E Financial review

The club aims to retain a minimum of £10,000 reserves.

A brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;

BBMXC principal funds raised are through membership, coaching and events such as Regional / National competitions, other revenue is made by coaching sessions and open track days / private hire.

In addition, the club has a number of sponsors contributing circa £5,000 per annum.

By investing in our club coaches and Facility BBMXC has developed a pathway for all bike riders of all ability’s from beginners to elite level

investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	Clare Mike
	Club Trustee
	29thNovember 2024

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Birmingham BMX Club

No (if any)

Receipts and payments accounts

CC16a

For the period 01/04/2023 31/03/2024 To from

Section A Receipts and payments	Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 73,640 9,993 - 11,150 - - - 94,782 - - - 94,782 86,865 - - - - - - - - 86,865 - - - 86,865 7,917 540 51,358 59,815	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - 17,517 - - - - 17,517 - - - 17,517 - - - - - - - - - - 33,667 - 33,667 33,667 - 16,150 - 540 16,800 110	Endowment funds to the nearest £	Total funds to the nearest £ 73,640 9,993 17,517 11,150 - - - 112,299 - - - 112,299 86,865 - - - - - - - - 86,865 33,667 - 33,667 120,532 - 8,232	Last year to the nearest £
Charitable activity (membership, fees, tuck, etc)	73,640		- - - - - - - -	73,640	84,236
Sponsorship	9,993			9,993	3,149
Sport England Funds for Modular Clubhouse	-			17,517	48,000
Insurance claim	11,150			11,150	-
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*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	94,782			112,299	135,385
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A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
None	-			-
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*Total receipts* A3 Payments
			-	112,299	135,385

Direct charitable activityexpenditure	86,865		- - - - - - - - - -	86,865	69,456
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**Sub total **	86,865			86,865	69,456
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A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
Groundworks for Modular Clubhouse	-			33,667	31,200
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**Sub total **	-			33,667	31,200
*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
			-	120,532	100,656

	7,917	- 16,150	-	- 8,232	34,729
	540	- 540	- -	-	-
	51,358	16,800		68,158	33,429
	59,815	110	-	59,926	68,158

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at	the end of the period
Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B1 Cash funds	Signature None Details Details None Details None Details None Cash in bank 31.03.24 *Total cash funds* ( g p p y account(s)) Details	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 59,815 110 - - - - 59,815 110 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Claire Mike	Endowment funds to nearest £
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			Date of approval
		Claire Mike	29/01/2025

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name BIRMINGHAM BMX CLUB members of On accounts for the year 31[st] MARCH 2024 Charity no 1197924 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 (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 31/03/2023.

Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed 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 (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.

Signed:

Date: 29/01/2025

Name: MICHELLE VINCENT

Relevant professional ACCA qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address: FRUITION ACCOUNTANCY (STERLING) LIMITED

UNIT 4, THREE SPIRES HOUSE LICHFIELD, WS13 6HX

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

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Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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