Chatr?tyNo.' 1205622 BARNSLE¥ cOMMUNfryGYMNASTtCSACAt￿y Trustees, Annual Report For the Flnancial Year Ended W of September 2024 from 11r of May 2024 when it commenced Its actlvltles. Reference and Admlnistrative Details Charity Name: Barnsley Community GymnastI￿ACadeMYOther Narne the Charlty U868: Barnsley Gym Charlty Roglstratlon Number: 1205622 Prlnclpal Office: Unit 7&8, 424 Carlton Rd. Barnsley S713HX Trustee8: The Truste8swho served duringthe yearand up to the d8te ofthis report were: Lucy 88rker- Chalr{appointed 08111120231 Lith8 Bacon (appointed 0811112023) Kelly L Phillips lappointed 01 IOW241 Carol L Taylor (appointed 01104120241 (No tnist88s resigned or wgre appointed duringthe year as perlnft)rmatlon provided.) Chlef Executlve Officerlsenlor Management Team (If appUc8ble): Head Coach IP8id Member of Staff) G8n8r81 Manager (Paid Member of Stam Volunteer Man8ger IITSystems Oversight) Part-time S8feguarding Offrcer{aiso responsib18 forfunding 8pplications) Advlsors: Independent ExamlnerlAudltor K L KingAccountant8 Chartered Accountant8 39 Kirkby Road Hemsworth Pontefract WF9 4BA Bankers: LloydsBank PLC Registered office: 25 Gresham Str8et, London EC2V 7HN & UnityTrust Bank PLC Registered Office". FourBrindleypLace. Birmingham. B12JB. structure, Govemance and Management Goveming Document The charity is Constituted as 8 Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and is governed ty its Constitution. which is attached asAppendix 2. Third Sector Experrs Ltd Con8titution foi Barnslèycommunity ￿mnast￿A¢8dernY ChartyNo.' 7205622 R¢Grultment and Appolntment of New Trust¢e• Trustees are appolnted to the board of trustees tyvote. One vote Is attributed to each trustee, and twovotes are attributed to the Chair rfthe decision is hung. Trustee Inductlon and Trnlnlng Newtrustees undergo an induction process which includes an overview of the charty's history. mission. and current activities. 8 review ofthe governing document: an explanation of their leg81 obligations under charity law- and an introduction to key siaff and volunteers. Ongoing training is provided through attendanc8 at relevant seminars, access to online resOu￿e$, and internal briefings on charitygovernance and sector developments. Organlsatlonal Structure The charlty Is oversèen by a bosrd oftrusiees. They 8re supported by 8 management team consisting of a Head Coach and a General Manager. who ar8 paid members of staff. as Is the Safegu8rding Officerwho also covers tundingand fund raising. They are furthersupported by a volunteer managerwith IT systems oversight and a p8rt-time safeguarding officer who also has responsibility for funding applications. Related P8rtle8 There were no relat8d p8rTy transactions requiring disclosure during th8 year. Rlsk Management The Trustees have a dutyto identify and reviéw the risks to which the charlty Is exposed and to ensur8 appropriate controls are in place to mitigate those risks. Key risks identilied and managed include Ihe lack of a sustainable suitable venue. wear and tear on equipmant. and financisl pressures on tsmilies. which can le8d to children's interests being cut first wh8n household finances are tight. The charity 8Ctivelywork8 to mitigate these risks through carefulfinancial planningand communty engagement. Other key rlsks around runnlng 8 8ymnastics f8cllfty include risks around Injury. and health and safety. This are mitigated through risk assessments. S8teguarding. training. workingwith other organisetions such as British Gymnastics, Ioc81 services such as the Fire Brigade and compani88 that support safety such as thosethat cary outequipment servicing and repair. Objectlves and Actlvltles Charltabie Objects The charity's objects. 88 set out in its goveming document. are: The promotion of community participation in healthyrecreation. forthe public benefit. in particu18r, by the provi8ion of facilities for gymn8StiC8 in Bamsley and surrounding area8. @Thbrd Sector Expèrts Ltd Constitution for BarnsieyCommunity¢lffjin88ticsAcademy Ch8rrtyNo.' 7205622 Aims and Key ObJectlves In furtherance of its objects. the charitvs main aims fortheyearwere: To provide accessible gymnastics facilities and coaching for ali age groups in Barnsley and surroundingareas. To support the development ofyoungvoluntoarsthrough a structured m8ntorin8 programme. To provide free healthy recreation and mealsto children on free school meals durlng hoUd8y perlods. To coliaboratewith other organisations and charities to 8xtend the reach and ben8fit of gymna8tiC8. Summary of Maln A¢tlvltle8 Durlngthe year. lh8 charlty und8rtookthe following main activiti8stO 8chlwe Its alms: Facluty and Equlpment Provlslon: Hired equipment and 18as8d a facilityto provlde a safe and sullable envlronment for8ymnastlcs acttvltles. Coachlngand Cia•8e8: Provided coaching and classes coveringvarious disclplines of gymnastics. includingtumbling. men's and women's apparatus, 8nd t88m gym, for 811 age group8 fromw8lklngto 18 year8. a8 W81188 classes for adults. Youth Volunteer Mentorlnr. Offered 8 free 8POrt-related mentorfng programme 8nd courses for 10youngpanlclp8nl volunteers. aged 13to 16 year8, fostering th8ir development and engagement. HolldayCEubs: Provided free holiday clubs for children on free School meals, which included the prowsion of a free hot me81 and he81thy recreation. Communlty Accesslblllty: Made thefacilityaccessibleto other organlsations. such as not-for-profit committees that contribute to the running ofgymnastics In th8 region. Staff and VolunteerTrainint. Provided free first aid trainingforourslaff and volunteers. ensuringa safe environmentforall partiClP8nts. School Outreach: Conducted outreach programm&8 to schools to help children experience gymnastics. promoting wider participation. Support for Other Charltles: Supported other chartties. such as those who are limb different. in their fundraising event8 and provided opportunities for their children totrygymnastics. QThird Sector Experts Ltd Consutuloonfor Barnsley Commun*Yt￿Mn8sti¢8ACaderny CharAy No.. 1205622 NSLEYCOMMUNtTYGYMNASTt(5ACADEMY Public Benefft Statement TheTfUStees confirm that they have complied wlththe dutyin Section 17{51 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard tothe Charity Commission's public benefrt guldance wh8n exorcising any poV￿r8 or duties towhich the duty applies. All of the charity's activities are undertaken to lurther its charttable purposes for the public benefit. Our services provide dlrect benéfitto the community of B8msleyand Surrounding areas by promoting healthy recreation 8nd physical activity through gymnastics. We provide accessible facilities and coaching fora wide range of ages. from young children to adults. fostering physical dèvelopment. disciplin8. and teamwork. Ourfree hotiday clubs address food poverty and provide healthy activities for disadvantaged children, while ourvolunteer programm8$ develop young leaders and provide valuable Skills. We ensure our service8 8re inclusive and acc8ssibl8, collaborating with other org8nisations and supportlng specific groups like children who are limb dlfferent. demonstrating ourcommitmentto widersocietal benefit. Contrlbutlon Made byVoiunteer8 BCGAvalu8s volunteers and relies on them he8vilyforlts operatlons. We provlde a mentoring programme foryoungvolunt88rs Siartingfrom 7 years old. Gymnasts ar8 encouraged to volunteer at events. such as competitions. performing light duties. Once they are old enough, they can undertake 8 formal club helper award, which qualifies them to support and teach youngergymnasts alongside a c08ch. BCGAfund8 this trainingfor interested children. Overthe pasty8ar, w8 h8ve been fortunate to have had support from 4volunteerswho have committed to regular help in areas such a8 management, ICT 8nd ITsystems support. aswell 8$ maintenance supportfortasks like unblocking toilets, painting the facility inside. and general building 8UPPOrt. Volunteers have also been responsible for k8epingthe outside neat and tidy and plantingflower3. Signiflcantly contributingto the overall envlronment of the academy. Poucyon Grant Maklng NIA Poucy on Soclal Investment NIA A¢hl•vements and Perfomianco Revlew of Actlvltles The pastyear has been a ￿rIOd of signrficant actmty and community engagement for B8rnsley Community Gymnastics Academy. We are pleased to r8POrt on the successful delivery of a wide range of gymnastics programmes and community initiatives, all aimed 8t fulfilling our charitable objects. QThlrd Sector Experts Lfd Consiituljon foi Barn￿eyc0mrnuTrrty (tyMna8￿8AC8deMY Ch8rityNo.' 7205622 Key Achievements Broad Age Group Participation: Successfully provided gymnastics coaching and classes to all age groups, fromwalkingto 18. and also foradults. ensuring broad community participation. Youth Volunteer Development: Implemented 8 free swrt-reLated mantoring programm8 for 10 young participant volunteers (aged 13-161. fostering leadership and coaching skills. Support for Dlsadvantsged Chlidren: Successfully ran free holiday clubs for children on free school meals. providing both healthy recreation and a f ree hot meal. addressing a critical community need. Communlty FacilityAccess: Made the facilty accessibleto other not-for-profit organisaiions contributingto regional gymnastics. enhancing collaborative efforts. Safetyand Twalnln$ Ensured the saf6ty of p8rtlclpants by provldlngfreè flrst ald tr8ining for all 8taff and volunt89r8. Outreach and Engagement: Conducted successful outreach to schools, Introduclnggymn8Stics to more children wlthln the communlty. Incluslvlty and Supporf. Actlvely supported other ch8rltles, such as th038 for Ilmb-dlfferent individuals. by participating In theirfundraising events and offering gymnastics OPPOrtuniti88 for their children. promoting Inclusivity. Flnanclal R•vloW Revlew of the Charltys Flnanelal Posltlon at the End of the Perlod The charity is curr8ntly showinga small proflt of £1752. Prlnclpal Fundlng Sourcos The charity's principal source offunds 1$ subscriptions paid by participants. This income is supplemented bytundralslng efforts for8dditional items such as equipment. In addition, the charity has a contract with Barnslgy Council for th8 provlsion of holiday clubs for children from deprNed and low-income families. Reserves Pollcy The Trustees have examined the charitys need for reserves in light of the main risks to the organisation. As BCGA is starting out, it currently tacks equipment of its own and is renting the equipment it Uses. as well as leasing th9 facilitywhere it conducts its classes. ReseNes will be held to save for equipment orforthe purchase of 8 building Ihatwill better meet Ihe charity's sustainability objectives. QThlrd Seccor Eypeft8 Ltd ConsittuD"on tof B8rnsleyCommunlty ¢>mno8it8A¢ademy CharityNo." 1205622 Amount of Reserves Held Currently none. Reasons for Holdlng Zero Reserves As BCGA is startingout it Lacks equipment of its own and is currently rentingthe equipmenl it uses as weiias leasingthe faciltywhere it conducts rts classes. There are currently no re8eNes available or accumul8ted. If reserves are built. they will be held to sav8 for equipm8nt orforthe purchas6 of a buildingihatwill better m88t lh8 charity, sustBinability obj8Ctives. Detalls of Fund M8terlally In Doflclt NIA Expianatlon of Any Uncertalntle8 About the Charlty Contlnulng a8 a Golng Concern NIA lrniestment Policy and Objective8 NIA A De8crlptlon of the Prlnclpal Rl¥k$ Faclng the Charlty The principal riskg facing the charity include th818ck of a suitable venue for the growth of its operations and financi81 pressure$ on families. which ¢8n lead to a reduction in participatlon 88 Chlldren's InteTrs18 are often thefir3tto be cutwhen household budget8 are tighi. Plans ft>r Future Perlods Looking ahead. the charityplans to: Continue to 8xpand its re8ch within B8rnsleyand surrounding areas, almingto increase p8rtieip8tion across au age groups. Focus on bulldlng re8erve3 to enable the purchase of its own equipment and potentially a dodicated facllity, enhancing long-temi sust8in8bility. Stren￿h0n 8xlstlng partnerships and explore newcollaborations tofurther its Charitable objects and community impact. Continue to develop its volunteer progr8mmes. recognisingtheir crucial contribution to the academy's suce@8S. Statement of Trustees, Responsibllities OThird Sector Experts Ltd Constrbjtion for 8arnsieyCommuntyiWmn88Ek¥Acaderny BARNSLEYC"()MMuhrrYts¥MNAST]CSACADE4Y TheTrustees are re$ponsible for preparingthe Trustees, Annual Report and the finoncial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom GenerallyAccepted Accounting Practice}. The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each tinancialyear which give a true and fairview ofthe state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and applicetion of resources. includlngthe income and expenditure. of the charityfor that period. In preparingthese financial statements. the Trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then applythem consistently. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; makejudgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether applicable accountingst8ndards have been followed, subject to any materi81 departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is In8ppropriate to presume that the charitywill continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping properaecountlng records that disclose with reasonable accur8cy at any time the financial position ofthe charity and enable them to ensure that the fin8n¢i81 statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provi51ons of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguardingthe 883ets of the charlty and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Slgnature of Trusteeg Approved by the 808rd ofTrustees and signed on its behalf by: Lucy Bark•r Chalr olTrustee8 Date: Appendix 1: Reservo Policy Statem8nt- Barnsley Communlty Gymnastics Academy Date: 0110312025 Version: 1.0 &Third Seetor Experts Lttl Constitullon for BamsleyCommuntyGymnastiC5 Ac8Llemy ChbntyNo." 1205622 BARNSLEYCOI.IMUNTtYGYMNAST]CSACAtEMY 1. Introduetlon This document outllnesthe poticyot Barn8leyCommunity Gymna8tiC8 Academy IBCGAI regarding the holding of financi81 reserves. It details the purpose of these reserves. the principles guiding their management, and their critlc81 role in 8nsuring the long-term stability and growth of the club. 2. Purpose of Hoidlng Reserves BCGA holds financial reserves prlmarlly for two str8t8gic purposes: 2.1 Equlpment Purchase and Replacement: To ensure the continuous provlslon of high-qualityand $8fegymn8Stics training, reseNes are malntalned to facilitate the planned purchas8, upgrade, and replacement of 8SS8ntial gymnastics equipment. This proactive approach prevents disruption to training progr8ms due to èquipment failure orobsoleseence and ensu￿8 th8 club c8n meet evolvingsafety standards and training needs. 2.2 Future Faclllty Development: A significant portion of the club's reserves Is dedicated to th8 longer-term strategic goal of acquiring or constructing a dedicated gymnastics faclllty. This is crucial for the club's sustainabllity, en8blingit to expand its program8, accommodate more members. and provid8 8 permanent, purpo8e-buill training environment, thereby securing it8 future for gen8fdlions to com8. 3. Importance of Reserves for Club Sustalnabluty Holding ad8quat8 r8ser488 18 fundam8ntalto the long-larm sustainability and resilience of BCGA. They provide: Flnanclal Stabluty: Reserves act as a bufferagainst unforeseen financial challenges, such as unexpected maintenance costs, dips in membership, or economic downturns, ensuringthe club can continue its operations without interruption. Strategic Investmont Capaclty: By accumulating fund8. the club g8in8 the capacityto make signif icant strategic investments in it$ infrastructure and assots (equipment and f8cilitiesl without relying 801ely on imm8dlate fundr818lng efforts orext8rnal borrowing. Enhanced Plannlng and Growth: Reserves allow for thoughtful, long-term pl8nnlng and investrnent. supportingthe ¢lub'8vislon forgrowth and development. ratherthan being limited by short-term financialconstrdints. Risk Mbtigation: They mitigate risk8 associated with large. infrequent expenditures, 8nsuringthat critical equipm8nt can be r8plac&d or 8 facility project can proceed when opportuniti88 arise. Third Sector Experts Ltd Constitution for 88rfi81ey CommuntyGymn88tiC8Ac8demy rthArityNo." 120.56?? 4. Reserve Managamant Prlnciplos The reserves of BCGAwll be managed accordingto the followingprinciples: Transparency: The level and purpose of reserves vrflll be cleartycommunicated to member8 and stakeholders. Prudenc8: Funds will be man8g8d responsibly. 8nsuringtheir88curity and appropriate growth. Regular Revlthw. The level of res6rv8s required will be reviewed annually by the club's ¢ommittee/board to ensure it femains appropriate forthe club's strategic objectlves and risk profile. Designated Funds: Vthere appropriate, specific portions ot the reserve$ m8y be d8sign8ted forparticular projects (e.g.. 'New Facility Fund." Equipment Replacemeni Fund") to ènsure clarity and accountability. 5. Concluslon The dlsclplin8d accumulation and management offinancial reserves are vitalforBCGA to 8chi8ve its mission ot providing excellent gymnastics training and s8curing a $ust8in8ble future. This policy und8rscore$ the club's commltment to responsible flnancial stewardship in pursuit ol its long-t8rm goals. Appandlx 2: Constltutlon lor Barnsley Communlty Gymnastlcs Aca(lemy Date of ¢onstltution1188t amendgdl: 24August 2023 1. Name The name ofthe Ch8rlt8ble Incorporated Org8nis8tlon {"the CIO")18 Barn8l•y Community Gymnastics Acadomy 2. Natlonal locatlon of prlnclpal office The principal office ofthe CIO is in England. 3. Objeet[s] The object of the CIO is: ¢Third Sector Experts Ltd Constitutson for 88T￿IeycomMUntyGYm￿e$t￿SACademY CharrtyNo." 1205fj22 The promotion of communtyparticipation in healthyrecreation, for the public benefit. in particular. by th8 provision of facilities forgymnastics in Bamsley and surrounding areas. 4. Powers The CIO has powerto do anythingwhich is calculated to further its object[sl oris conducive or incidental to doing 80. In particuLar. the CIO ha8 powerto: 1) bomw money and to chargeth8 whol8 or any partof Its propèrty as security forth8 repayment ofthe money borrowed. The CIO must complyas appropriate with sections 124 and 125 ot the Charities Act 2011, if it wishes to mort8ag8 land: 21 buy. t8k8 on18888 or In 8xchang8. hire orothepwi88 acquire 8ny property and to maintain and equlp It for use; 3) sell. lease or otherwise dispose of 811 or any pan of the property belonglng to the CIO. In 8x6rcisingthis power. the CIO must comply 88 appropriatewith sections 117 and 119-123 ot the Charities Act 2011: 41 amploy and remunerate such staff as are necessary for carying out th8 work of the CIO. The CIO may ernploy or remunerale 8 ch8ritytrustee onlyto the 8Xtentthat it is permitted to do so bycLause 6 {88nefits and paym8nts to charity trustees and connected person8) and provided it complles with the conditions of that clau88: and 51 d8POSit or inv8sttunds, employ a prof8ssionalfund-manager, and arrange for the investment8 orother propetyofthe Cloto be held in the n8me of a nominee. In the same manner and subjectto the same conditions as the trustees of a trust are permitted to do by th8 Trustee Act 2000. S. Appllcatlon of Incomo and property 11 The income and propertyofthe CIO must be applied solelytowards the promotion of the objects. lal A charitytrustee is entitledto be reimbursed from the property of the CIO or may pay out of such property reasonable expenses properly incurred by him or herwhen acting on behalf ofthe CIO. •Third Sector Eypert¥ Ltd Co[￿lItU1]On for B6rn8leyCommunityi>ffjin8sirsAcademy 10 CharityNo." 1205622 (bl Acharitytrustee may benefitfrom trustee indemnity insurance Cover purchased at the CIO'S expense in accordance with. and subject to the conditions in, s8Ction 189 of the Charities Act 2011. 21 None otthe income or property of the CIO may be paid ortransterred directly or indirectly byway of dividend. bonus orotherwise byway of profitto any m8mberofthe CIO. 3) Nothlng in this clause sh811 prevent a charlry truste8 or connected person receiving8ny benefit orpaymentwhich is authorised by Clause 6. 8. Beneflts and payments to charltytru8tees and connected persons 1) General provlslons No charity trustee or connected person may: (81 buy orreceive any goods orservices from the CIO on terms preferential to those applicable to members ofthe pUb￿c. {b) sell goods, services, or any interest In Land to th8 CIO; Ic) be employed by, or receNe 8ny remuneratlon from, the CIO; Idl receive aryothèrfinanci81 benèfltfrom the CIO: unless the payment or benefit is pemitted ty8ub-cl8U8e {21 otlhis clause or guthorised the court orthe priorwritten consent ofthe Charity Commission 1.the Commission") h8s b88n obtained. In this clause. a"financial ben8fit" m8ans a ben8fit, dir8Ct or indirect. which is either money or has a monetaryvalue. •Thlrd Sector Experts Ltd Constitution fr)r B8m8ley¢omMunlty￿mnasticsACaderny Ch￿￿￿0.. 1205622 2) SGopo and powers pemilttingtrustsos. or connected persons. beneflts 181 Acharitytrustee OT connected person may receive a benefitfrom the CIO as a beneficiary ofthe CIO provided that a majorityofthe trustees do not benefit in thi8 way. Ib) A ch8ritytrustee orconnected person may enter into a contractfor the supply of services. or of goods that are supplied in connection with the provision ot services, to the CIO where that is permitted in 8ccord8nce with. and subject to the Conditions in, sections 185 to 188 of the Ch8riti¢$ Act 2011. Ic) Subjectto sub-elause {31 of this clause a charity trustee orconnected person may provide the CIO with goods that are not supplled In connection with services provided to the CIO tythe ch8ritytrustee or connected pen80n. Idl A charitytrustee orconnected per80n may roceive intere8t on money lentto the CIO at 8 re8son8ble and proper rate which must be not more than the Bank of England bank rate (also known as the base ratel. 18) A charitytrusteeorconnected person may receive rentfor premises let bythe trust66 or connected person to the CIO. The amountofthe rent and the otherterms olthe lease must be reason8ble and proper. The charity twstee concerned must withdr8w from any meeting at which such a proposalorthe rent orothertemis ofthe lease gre underdiscussion. In Acharitytnjstee orconnected person may take part in the norm81 trading and fundraising activities of the CIO on the s8me terms as members ofthe public. 3) Payment for supply of goods only- controls The CIO and its cheritytrustees mayonly rely upon the authority Provided by sub-clause (2)Ic} of thts ¢18use rf each of the following condition8 1$ satlsfied: ¢Thir￿sector ￿ert$ Ltd CoTh8titutioTrlor Bamkn CommunltyGyrnna8tlc$A¢ad8my 12 ChartyNo.' 1205622 bAANSLÈYCOMhW￿1TY￿YM￿ASf1(BACAt￿￿Y 18) The amountor maximum amountof the paymentforthe goods Is setout in a written agreement between the CIO and the charity tNstee or connected person supplying the goods {°the Supplier"). Ibl The amountor maximum amountotthe paymentforthé goods does not exceed what is reasonable In the circumst8nce8 for the supply ot the good8 in question. {c) The other charity tru8tee8 are 8ati8tied th8t it Is in the be8t interests of thé CIO to contr8Ctwtth the supplier ratherthan with Someone who is not a charity trustee or connected p8rson. In reaching that decision the charity trustees must balÉnce the 8dv8nt8g8 of contracting wlth a ch8rlty trustee or connected person ag8in8tthe disadvantages otdoing so. Id) The supplier 1$ absentfrom the p8rtot8ny meeting atwhich thère 1$ discu88ion of the proposal to enter into a contract 01 arrangement with him or heror it with reg8rd tothe supplyofgood8 to the CIO. lel The supplierdoes notvote on any such matter and is notto be counted when calculatlngwhethera quorum ofcharitytrustees is present atthe meetin& In The reason for their deci8ion is recorded by the charitytru8tees in the minute book. Ig) A majority of the Charity trustees then in off ice are not in receipt of remuneration or payments authorised ty clause 6. 4) In sub-clauses12} 8nd13l of thls clauso: lal "the CIO"includ6s any comp8ny in which the CIO: holds more than 5046 of the shares" or controls more than 50% of the voting rights attached to the ¥h8res; or •Thlrd Sector Ltd Con6tSiutkiThfor Born*¢ommunityGyrnnBslkcsAcBdemy 13 Ch8rtyNo." 1205622 has the rightto appoint one or more directo￿ to the board ot the company* Ibl "connected person- includes 8ny person wlthln the deflnition 8et out in clause129] {Interpretationl: 7. Confllets of Intorost and Conrtlcts of loyalty A charitytrustee must: 1) declare th6 n8ture and extent of any interest. direct or indirect, which he or she has in a proposed tr8nsaction or 8rrangement with the CIO or in any transaction or arrangement entered into by the CIO which ha8 not prevlou81y been declared; and 2} 8b8ent him8elt or herself from any discu88ion8 of the charitytrustee6 in which it is possible that a conflict of interest will arise between his or her duty to act solely in the interesis of the CIO and any per80nal intere8t {includin8 but not limited to any financial interest). Any Charity trustee absentlng himself or herself from any discussions In accordance with this clause must notvote or be counted 88 part otthe quorum in anyde¢l$lon otth8 charitytrustees on the matter. 8. Ll8bl(lty of mèmbarn to contrlbute to th• as#ets of tho CIO If It Is wound up If the CIO Is wound up. the members of the CIO have no Ilablllry to contrlbuie to Its assets and no per80nal responsibility for settling its debts and liabilities. 9. Charltytrusteos 1) Functions and duties ot charitytruste89 The charity trustees shall manage the 8ttairs ofthe CIO and mayforthat purpose exercise allthe powers otthe CIO. It is thedutyof e8ch charity trustee: QThlrd Sector Experts Ltd C0￿[￿JtW)n lor BgrnsiwCommunltyGymna$iicsA¢odomy 14 Gn8fnyNO.' IZ056ZZ (a) to exercise his or her powers and to perfomi his or her functions ill his or her capacityas 8 trustee ofthe CIO in theway he or she decides in good faith would be mostlikelyto furtherthe purposes of the CIO: and Ib) to exercise. in the perfomiance of those functions, suGh Care and skill 88 is reasonable In the clrcumstances having regard In particular to: any special knowledge orexperience that he or8he has or holds himself or herself out as having: and. if he or8he acts 88 a ¢h8ritytru$tee ofthe CIO in the cour88 of a business or profession. to 8ny Special knowledge or experience that it is reasonable to expect of a person acting In the course ot that kind of business or profession. 2} Ellqlblllty for trusteoshlp {81 Every charttytrustee must be a natural person Ib) No individual may be appointed 88 8 ch8ritytrustee of the CIO: rf he or8he 1$ underthe age of 16 years; or if hè orsh8 would 8utomatiC8lly cease to hold offlce underthe provisions ot c18use112(1 }lell. {cl No one Is entitted to act as a chartytrusteewhetheron appolntment or on any re•appoiDtment until he or5he has expresslyacknowledged, in whateverway the charity tru8tees decide. his or her acceptance of the office of charity trustee. {dl At leastone ofthe trustees of theCIO must be 18 years ofage or over. If there 18 no trustee aged 8t18asi 18 year3. the remaining trustee8 mayonly actto cau a meeting of the charity trustees, or appointa new charity trustee. 3) Number of charltytrustees OTh1￿ SectorExp8rtÈ Ltd COI)￿￿￿1￿*n￿ Barn$i* CommuntyGyTrn8BticsAc8d8my 15 Ch8rtyNo.' 1205622 BARNSLEYCtsMFAthFTYCIYMXhSTI(3AfArE%iY la) There must be at least three (3} charity trustees. If the number falls belowthis minimum. the remainingtrustee ortrustees may8Ct onlyto call a meeting of the ch8rity trustees. or appoint 8 new charity trustee. Ib) The maximum numberofcharitytru8tees is eleven1111. The charity trustees may not 8ppoint 8nychartytrustee if as a resultthe numb8r ot charity trustees would 8XC8ed the maximum. 4) First charity tru¥tee¥ The first chority trustees are 85 tollows and are appointed for the following term8- Mrs Lucy Barker...........................................................................................................fo r 3 years Mrs Llda or2 years Mr Peter .fo r1 year 10.Appolntment of charltytrustees 1} Apartfrom the firstcharitytru8tees. everytru$tee must be appointed fora term of three years ty a resolution passed at a property convened meetingof the Charlty trustees. 21 In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees. the charity trustees must have regard tothe skills. knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. 11. I￿orn18t10n for new charitytrustees QThlrdSo¢tor E¥pert¥ Ltd co￿lit￿t￿)nfoi Bam81wCommvnityGwnnBtstictsAcade 16 rhartyNo" l?056?? The charity trustees will make available to each newcharitytwstee, on or before his or her first 8ppointment: 1818 copy of the current version of thi8 constitution. and Ibl a copy of the CIO'S latestTrustees' Annual Report and statement of accounts. 12. Retlremerrt and removal of Charlty trustOO8 1} A ¢harlty tW8tee ce88e8 to hold offl¢e if he or she: 81 retires by nottfying the CIO in writing {but only if enough charity trustees will remain in office when the notlce of resl8natlon takes ette¢tto form a quorum for meetings); bl 18 absent without the pemii88ion of the charity trustees trom 811 their meetings held within 8 period of six months and the trustees resolve that hi8 or her office be vacated: cl dies: d) in the written opinion, grven to the organisation, of a registered medical practitioner treating that person, h8s become physically or mentally Incapable ofa¢tingas atrustee orcompany, and may iemain so for more than three months- e) 18 disqualrfied from acting as a charity trustee by virtue of section$ 178-180 of the Chorities Act 2011 lor any statutory re-enactment or modification of that provi8ion}. 21 Any Perydon retiring 88 a Charity trustee is eligible for reappointment. 3) A charity trustee who ha8 served forthree consecutive terms may not be reappointed forafourth consecutive term but may b8 reappointed aftèran interval of 8t18ast one year. #Third Sector Experts Lid Con81itut•)nfor Barns*CommunltyGymth8siiesAcRd0my 17 ChartyNo." 1205622 UAILNSLEyCVMMVI%LTY￿YMY￿IIL>￿(￿LW4y 13.Takingof decisions by charity trustees Anydecislon may be taken either: at a meeting ot the ch8rity trustees: or by resolution in writing or electronic form agreed by 8 m8jority of all of the chÉrltytrustees, which maycomprise either a single document orsever81 documents eontainingthe text ot the resolution in like form to whlch the majority of 811 of the charity trustees has si8nified their egreement. Such 8 resolution shall be effective provided that: a copy ofthe proposed resolution has been sent, at oras near as reasonablypracticable toth6 same time. to all ofthe chartytrustees. and the majority of 811 of the charty trustees has signified agreemént to the resolution in a document or documents whlch ha¥ or have been authenticated by their signature. by a statement of their identity accompanyingthe document or document8, or in 8u¢h other manner a6 the charity trustees have previously resolved. and delivered to the CIO at its principal office or such other place 8S th8 ttuste8s may resolve wtthin 28 days ot the ¢ir¢ulation date. 14. Delowlon by charltytrustees 11 The ch8ritytruste88 m8ydelegateanyof their power8 orfunctionsto a ommittee or commtttees. and, iftheydo. they Shall determine the terms and condltlons on whlch the delegation is made. The charity trustees may at anytime alterthose term8 8nd condltions, or revoke the delegation. 2} Thls power Is In addrtion to the poV￿r of delegation in the General Regulations and any other power of delegation available to the cherity trustees. but is subject to the tollowing requlrement$: 18) a committee mayconsistoftwo or more persons. but8t least one memberof88ch ¢ommFttee must be a charitytrustee: Ibl the acts and proceedings of any commlrtee must De brought io the attention of the charttytrustees as a whole a8 soon as is reasonably practicable; and •ThirdSeGtor Expert8 Ltd ConEtilutwJnfoi BamtsityCommunityGyrnMtsti¢8Academy 18 Ch8rityNo.' 72(6622 Ic) the charitytrustees shallfrom time to time reviewthe arrangements which they have made forthe delegation of their powers. 15. Meetings of charitytruste89 1) Call Meetings (a) Any ch8rty tru8te8 may call a meeting of the charlty tru8tee8. Ib) Subject to that, the charitytrust8e8 Shall decide how their meetings 8re to be called. and what notice Is requlred. 2) Chalrlng Meotlngs 101 The Chair of the trustee8 8h811 chair the meetings. Ibl In the absence of the Chair. the charity trustees may appoint one of thelr numberto ¢h8ir the meetingatwhich the Chair is ab8ent. (cl If at any meetingwhere the Chair is absent. no-one is appointed to chair the meeting, or if the person appointed 1$ unwilling to preside or 18 not PTes8ntwithin 10 minutes afterthe time ofthe meetin8. the charity tru8tee8 pr88ent mayappolntone ofthelr numberto chairthat meetlng. 3) Procedure at Meetlng¥ lal No de¢lsion shall be tsken ata meetlng unle88 8 quorum Is present at the tlmo when thè decision 18 taken. The quorum is two charlty trustees. orthe number n8arest to one third of the total number of charity trustees. whichever is greater. or such larger number as the charity trustees may decide from time to time. A charity trustee shall not be counted in the quorum present when anydecislon Is made abouta matter upon which he or she Is notentltled to vote. Ib) Questions arisingat a meetingshall be decided bya majorltyof those eligible to vote. Icl In thecase ofan equolityofvotes, the person who chalrs the meeting shall have a second or casting vote. eThird Strttoi Experts Ltd Constltutx)rtlor Bom91￿comMunItyGymnaS￿¢SA¢Èd￿mY 19 Ch8nlyNo." 1205622 4) Participating in Meetin> by Eloctroni¢ Means {a) A meeting may be heid by suitable electronic means agreed by the chartytnjstees In whlch each participant may communlcate wlth all the other participants. Ib) Any chaTity trustee participating at a meeting by suitable electronic means agreed bythe charitytrustees in which 8 participant or partlCiP8nts may communicatewith all the other participants sh811 qualify a8 being pre8ent at the meetlng. {c) Meetings held by electronic rneans must comply wlth rules for meetings. including chairing and the taking of minutes. 16. Mombershlp of the CIO 1) The members ofthe CIO shall be its charty trustees forth& time b6ing. The only persons eligible to be members of the CIO are its charity trustees. Membership ofthe CIO cannot be transterred to anyone else. 21 Any membér and ch8rltytru8toewho ce8888 to be a charity trustee automatlcallycéases to be a memberofthe CIO. 6Th1￿ S*eior Exports Ltd co￿tItUtIon for BarnSLwComrnunltyG￿naSt1C8ACBd0mY 20 Ch8rtyNo." 1205622 DARN3LEYCthMMUNrrYoYMNASf]CSACADEMY 17. D¢Gislons YthlGh must be made by the members of the CIO 11 Anyd6cision to: a) amend the constitution ofthe CIO. b) amalgamate the CIO wth, ortransfer its undertakingto, one or more other CIOS. in accordance with the Charities Act 2011: or cl wlnd up or dlssolve the CIO lincludingtransferring Its buslness to any other charity) must be made ty8 resolution ofth8 members ofthe CIO {r8th8r than a solutlon of the charity trustees). 2) Decisions of the members may be made either. al by resolution at a general meetlng; or bl by resolution in writing. in accordance with sub-c18US8 {41 of this clause. 31 Any declslon specifled in sub-clause111 of this Ctause must be rnade in accordanc8 Wlth th8 provisions of clause 27 {amendment of constitution), clause 28 {Voluntarywinding up or di8801ution). or the provi8ion8 of the Ch8riti8s Act 2011. the General Regul8tions or the Dissolution Regulation8 as appllc8ble. Those provi8lon8 require the resolution to be agreed by 8 7596 majority ofthose mèmbersvoting at a g8ner81 meeting, or agreed by all m8mber8 in wriiing 41 Exc8Ptwh8r8 a resollrtion in writing must be 88re8d by allthè member8, such a resolutlon m8y be 8greed by8 slmple majority of allth8 m8mbers who are entitled to vDte on it. Such a resolution shall be effectFve provided that: copy of the proposed resolLrtion has been sent to all th8 members eligibleto vote: and 11. the required maiortyof members has signified its agreement to th8 resolution in a document ordocumenis which are received at the principal office within the period of 28 days beginning with tha QThi¥d So¢tor ExpÈits Ltd Co[￿1ftUtt0n BaEnsLey Community ¢*mna$tK¥A¢aderny 21 CharityNo." 1205622 circulation dat8.Th8 document signifying a member's agreement must be authenticated by their signature. by a staternent of their identity accompanyingthe document, or in such other manner as the CIO has specified The resolution in writing maycomprÉse several copies to which one or more members has signified theiragreement. Ell￿bilItYto vote on the resolution is limited to members who are members ofthe CIO on the dgte wh8n th8 proposal is first circul8ted. 18.General meetings ofmember8 1) Caulng of general meelln88 of momber8 The charitytrustees maydesignate any of their m8etings as a general meeting of the m8mb8rs ofthe CIO. The purpos8 ofsuch a m88ting is to discharge any busin8S8 which must by lawb8 discttarged by 8 resolution ofthe members of the CIO as specified in clause 17 {Decision8 whlch must be made by th8 members ofthg CIO). 2) Notlca of ganaral meetlngs of mombor8 (al The minimum period of notice required to hold a general meetlng of the m8mbers of the CIO Is 14 day8. (bl Exceptwhere a specified period of notice is strictly required by another clause in this constitution, by th8 Ch8riti8s Act 2011 or by the General Regulatlons. 8 gener81 me8tlngmay be called by shorter notice if it 18 so agreed ty8 majority of the m8mb8rs of the cio. Ic) Proofthat an 8nvelop8 containing a noticewas properly addressed, prepaid and posted; orlhat an electronic form of noticewas propertyaddressed and sent, shall be conclusive evidencethatlhe notic8 was given. Notlce shall be deemed to be given 48 hours after itwas posted orsent. 3) Procedure at general meetlngs of members Thè provisions in clausè 1512)-{41 governing the chairing of m88tings, procedure at meeilngs and p8rtiCiP8tion in meetings byelectronic mean8 •Third Secror Experts LEd cor￿￿tUtiOn lor BarnslvyCornmunityi>ffjinastf8Academy Ch8rrtyNo.' 7205622 applyto anygeneral meeting ofthe members, BARNSLEYCO¥MUNrrYGYMP4ArnACADEMY Wlth all r8fer8nces to truste88 to be taken as refarences to members. 19. Savlng provlsions 11 Subjoct to sub-clause {2) of this clause. all decisions of the charity trustees. or of a committee of charitytrustees. shall bevalid notwithstandingthe participation in anyvot8 of a charitytrustee: who w8s dlsqu8Ltfled from holding office: who had Pr￿10￿SIY r8tir8d orwho had been obliged bythe constitution to vscate office; who was not entitled tovote on the matter, whether by reason of 8 conf Ilct of interest or otherwise; If, withoutthe vote of that charitytrustee and that charity trustee being counted in the quorum, the decision has been made by a majorityof the charitytrustaes at a quorate meeting. 2) Sub-¢lause11) ofthls clause does not P8rmlt 8 ch8rltytrustee to keep any benefit that may be conferred upon him orher bya resolution ofth8 charitytrustees or of a committee of charitytrustees if, but tor sub-clau8e 111, the resolution would have been vold. or If th8 charity trustee has not complied with ctause 7 {Conflicts of interest). 20. Exocutlon of documents 1) The CIO sh811 execute documents either bysignature orbyafflxlng hs $eal {it It has one) 21 A document 18 validly executed by8i8nature if it 18 signed by at least two of the charity trustees. 3) Ifthe CIO has a seaL a) it must complywith the provisions ofthe G8neral Regulations; and b) the seal must only be used bythe authorityofthe charitytrustees orof a committee otcharitytrustees duly authorised bythe charity QThird Sector Experts Ltd Constr(ution lor BafTr81eyComMunty(*rnnastic8A￿derny 23 ChartyNo." 7205622 truslees. The charity trustees may determine BAiWSLEYC0MM￿0Y￿y￿ST1C5ACArENy who shall sign any document to which the seal is affixed and unless Othe￿Ise so determined it Shall be signed bytwo charity trustees. 21. Use of electronic communicatlons The Clowill complywith the requirements of the Communications Provisions in the GeneralRegulation8 and in partlcular. 8) the requirementto provide within 21 days to any memberon request a hard copyof any document or information Sent to the member otherwise than in hard copytorm; and bl any requirements to provide information to the Commission in a P8rticul8rform or manner. 22. Koeplng of Reglsters The CIO must complywth its obtigatlons underthe General R8gulations in rel8tion to th8 k88plng of, and provislon of access to. a (combined) register ol Its members and charity trustees. 23. Mlnutes Th8 charitytrust888 must keep minut88 of aiL" 1) appointments otofficers mede bythe charttytrustees: 21 proceedings atgeneral meetings of the CIO; 3) meetings of the charity trugtees and committeos of charitytrustees including: the names of thetrustees present at the meeting; the decisions made at the meetings". and where appropriate the re890ns forthe decisions: 4) decisions made bythe charitytrustees otherwise than in meetings. èThird Secior Experts Ltd Con3trtution for Barn3i¢yCommuTrlty(>imna8tK8Academy 24 CharityNo.' 1205622 BARNsLEYCOMfvIU￿cym?lAS￿CSACA￿E￿￿ 24. Accounting records, aocounts. annual reports and returns, register maintenance 1) The charitytrustees must complywith the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 with regard to the keeping of accounting record8, to the preparation and scnrtinyof statements of account. and to the proparation ofannual reports and returns. The statements of account. reports and returns must be sent to the Charity Commi88ion, r8gardless ofthe income ofthe CIO. within 10 months ofthe financi8ly8arend. 2) The charity tru8t88s must complywith th81r oblig8tion to inform the Commission within 28 days ofanychange in the particulars ofthe CIO entered on the Central Register of Chariti8S. 25. Rul88 The charltytrustees maylromtlmeto time m8ke such reasonable and proper rules or byelaws as theymay deem nece888ry or8xpedlent forthe proper conduct and management ofthe CIO. but Such rules orbye Laws must not be Inconslstent wrth anyprovision ofthis constitution. Copies of8nysuch rules or bye laws currently in force must be m8de 8V8ilable to any member ofthe CIO on requ88t. 28. D18PUtes If a dlsput8 arlses b8tW88n members ofthe CIO aboutthevalldity or proprlety of 8nythingdone by the mernbers underthis constitution. and the dispute cannot b8 resolved by agreement, the parties to the di8PUt8 must first try in good faith to $8tt18 the dispute by mediation before resorting to litigation. 27.Amendment of con8tltutlon As provided by sections 224-227 of the Charitie8Act 2011: 1) This con8titulion can onty be amended: 8) tyresolution agreed in writing by 811 members ofthe CIO: or bl bya resolution passed by a 75% majority ofthose voting at8 gener81 meeting of the members ofthe CIO called in accordance with clause 19 {General meetings of members). #Thirdsector E¥pert8Ltd CoTMtitution lor BernsieyCommunty￿mn8St￿8ACademY 25 Ch8rtyNo.' 1205622 2) Anyalte￿tion of clause 3 IObject8). clause 28 Ivoluntarywinding up or dissolution), this clause. or of any provision where the alteration would provide authorisation tor any benefit to be obtained by ch8riry trustees or members of the CIO or persons connected wtth them, raquires the prior written consent otthe Charitycommission. 31 No amendment that is inconsistent with the provlslons of the Charities Act 2011 or the General R8guLations shall b8 valid. 41 Acopy of every resolution amendingthe constitLrtion. togeth8rwith 8 copy ofthe CIO'S constitution 88 amended must b8 sant tothe Commission bythe end of the period of 15 days beginnlngwlth the date of passing of the resolution, and the amendm8nt does not take effect until it has been racorded in the Registerof Charities. 28. Voluntary wlndlng up or dlssolutlon 1. As provided by the Dissolution Regulations, the CIO may be dlssolved by resolution of its memb8rs. Any décl8ion bythe members towlnd up or dlssolv8 the CIO can only b8 made: a) at 8 general meétin8 of the members of the CIO called In a¢¢ordancewith clause 19 {General meetings of members), of which not less Ihan 14 d8ys' notice h8s been given to those eligible to att8nd and vote: bya resolution p8ssed by 8 7596 malority of those voting, or by8 resolution passed by d8Ci8ion taken without a vote and viithour any expression of dissent in response to the question put to the general meetin& or bl by a resolution agreed in writing by81l members of the CIO. 2. Subjectto the payment of allthe CIO s debts: al Anyresolutionforthewinding up ofthe CIO. orforthe dissolution of the CIOwithoutwinding up, may contain a provision directing how any remaining assets ofthe CIO shall be applied. QThlrd Secror Exporr8 LEd for B8rn81eYComm¥Jnltyl>￿n9#tK8AC8derny 26 CharityNo." 1205622 b) If the resolution does not contain such 8 BARNSLEYCOMMUNITYGVMNAsfK3ACAtEMY provision. the charity trustees must decide how any remainingassets of the CIO shall be applied. cl In either case the remaining assets must be applied for charitable purposes the same as orsimilarto those ofthe CIO 3. The CIO must obsèrvethe requirements ofthe Dissolution Regulations in applyingto the Commission forthe Cloto be removed from the Register of Chariti8s. and in particular: a) The charltytrust8es rnust sendwith their appllcation to the Commission". a copy ofthe re801Lrtion passed bythe member8 of the CIO; a declaratlon by the charitytrusteeg th8t 8nydebt8 8nd other118blllties of the CIO have been settled or otherwise provided for in full; and a statement by the charitytrust888 setting out the way in whlch any property of the CIO h8s been or Is to be applied prior to its dissolution in accordance with this constitution; b) the charitytruste88 musi ensure that a copy of the 8ppllcation 18 sént within seven days to everymemberand employee of th8 CIO, and to anycharftytrustee of the CIO whowas not prlvy tothe application. 4. Itthe CIO Is to bewound up or dissotved in any other circumstances. th8 provisions of the Dissolution Regulations must be followed. 29. Intarpretatlon In this constitution:"connectèd parson" means: al a child, parent, grandchild, grdndparent. brotheror sisterof the charfty trustee. bl the spouse orcivil partn8rof the charitytrustee orof anyperson f811ing within sub-clause (a) 8bove: •Thlrd SectOT Experts Ltd Con8thutlon Batn#leyCornmunty ￿Mnast￿8 Academy 27 Cb8rnyNo." 1205622 cl a person carryin8 on business in partnership WN5LEYC￿th1l￿￿OyMNAmACADF￿¥ With the charity truste8 or with any person falling within sub- clause (a) or Ibl above: dl an institution which is controlled- bythe ch8ritytrustee or any connected person fal11ng￿th[n subclause {al. (bl. or (c) above: or by￿0 ormore personsfallingwithin sub-clau8e (dllil. when taken together el a body corporate in which- the charity trustee or 8ny connected person falling within 8ub- clauses {al to Ic) has a substantial interest. or two or more persons falknngwithin sub-clause {eiiii who, when taken together. have 8 substantial int8rest. Section 118 of the Charili88 Act 2011 apply for the purposes of Interpreting the terms used in Ihis constitLrtion "General Raguiatlons" rne8n8 the Charitable Incorporated Organi8ation8 {Ganer811 Regulations 2012. 4Dlssolution Regulation8" means Iho Charitable Incorporated Org8ni3otions {Insolvency and Dissolution) Regulations 2012. The"Communlcatlon8 Provlslons" means the Communlc8tlons Provlsions in IPart 9, Chapter4] of the General R88uiations. "charlty trustea" mean8 8 charity twstee of the CIO. A"poll- means 8 counted vote or ballot, usually (but not necessarily) in wrlting. QThird Sector Experr8 Ltd Constitution for Barnsley ComMunity￿rn￿88￿c8ACa￿emY 28 Ch8TityNo." 7205622 QThird Sector Experts Ltd eonststutton for 8arns18yCommunty(4mnasticsAcademy 29 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEWTEMBER 2024 FOR BARNSLEY COMMUNITY GYMNASTICS ACADEMY BARNSLEY COMMUNITY GYMNASTICS ACADEMY CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEFTEMBER 2024 Page General InfOrn￿tIOn Report of the Exarniners Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Slat¢m¢nts Detailed Income and Expenditure Account BARNSLEY COMMUNITY GYMNASTICS ACADEMY GENERAL INFORMATION TRUSTEES DURNG THE YEAR: Lucy Barker - Chair (appointed 0811112023} Litha Bacon (appointed 0811112023) Kelly L Phillip5 (appointed 01104124 Carol L Taylor (appointed 01104/2024) ADDRESS: Unit 8 424 Carlton Road Carlton Barnsley S713HX CHARITY NUMBER 1205622 ACCOUNTANTS.. K L King Accountants Chartered Accountants 39 Kirkby Road Hemsworth Ponlefract WF9 4BA Pa8e I BARNSLEY COMMUNITY GYMNASTICS ACADEMY IIYDEPENI DENT EXAMI IYER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE I'EAR ENDED.10 SEPTEIIBFR 2024 I hai'c L.Namined ihL aLcoullis of Barnslcv Communits, G)'mnaslics Acad¢my sct out on pagyes 3 10 8. Respeetive responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner As thc charit)r trustees ofthe Trusl. l'ou are responstble for the preparation ofthe accounts iii acLordani¢ H'iih lh¢ rL'quirLmen15 01. the L harilies Aci ?01 I I'"Ihe Act"). 'rhe Lharily s truslees consid¢r ihai an audit is noi required for Ihis )'e4ir undcr scLiion 144 01. Ihe Act and thai an independent eiamination is needed. I r¢pon in rLspect ol" mv examinalion ofihL Trusl's accounts carried oul undLr seLlion 145 0l.the ?01 I ALI Lind in LarrN'inbi oul m). Lxaminaiion. I hai'¢ lo110￿'¢d Ihl applicabl¢ direciions gii'Ln by thc Chariij Commission undLr section 145(5)(b) of (h¥ Aci. Basis of Indcpendent Ex8min¢r's St8¢cm¢nt M), cxaniination was Ca￿led oul in accordance M'ith gieneral Directions giiven by the C h&iril}' Commission. An e¥aminalion includes a r¢i'iew of ihe accountinb? records kepi by thL Charil>' and a comparison of the accounis presenied ii'iih those records. It dlso includLS considL'raiion ol. an), unusual ilLins or disclosures in thL accounts. aiid scekinb L'xplanaiions Irom th¢ Irusices collLLmingi an). such maiicrs. Thc procedurLs undLnakL'n do nol proi'id¢' all IhL Li'idcncc Ihal ii'ould IK. rL'quirLd in an audit. consequcnil), no opinion is b)ii'en as to M'heiher the ' and a comparison of the accounis presenied ii'iih those records. It dlso includLS considL'raiion ol. an), unusual ilLins or disclosures in thL accounts. aiid scekinb L'xplanaiions Irom th¢ Irusices collLLmingi an). such maiicrs. Thc procedurLs undLnakL'n do nol proi'id¢' all IhL Li'idcncc Ihal ii'ould IK. rL'quirLd in an audit. consequcnil), no opinion is b)ii'en as to M'heiher the