| The charity trmtees who served | during | the | year were: | year were: | |
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| ProfKHiggins, Chairman | Mr P Perry (BTS) | ||||
| Prof D Toll, Vice-Chairman | DrJLawrence (Rankine) | ||||
| DrMCoop | Ms FWaldron (ECG) | ||||
| Mr DWaring | Mr TBowerman (ECG) | ||||
| Mr H Wood | Mr PReading (Technicians) | ||||
| Mr ELinde-Arias | Ms TRedford (Geol Soc)(to June 2020) | ||||
| DrYu Sheng Hsu | Dr U Lawrence (Geol Soc)(fmm September 2020) | ||||
| Ms TChalmers | Mr M Griffin (IMMM) (toJune 2020) | ||||
| DrVNyambayo (to June 2020) |
Eur Ing N Smith (UKRoGEP, ISSMGE) | ||||
| DrSPollard (to June 2020) | ProfJCoggan (ISRM) (to June 2020) | ||||
| Ms C Doulala-Rigby (I'rom July 2020) |
Mr SSclera (Cooling) (toNovember 2020) | ||||
| Mr CBarker (Sum July 2020) | |||||
| Ms SMarkvukaj (from July 2020) |
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| The method of appointment or |
election of | trustees | and | the name of any body or person entitled to nominate | |
| or appoint one or more trustees | is as follows: | ||||
| The Trustees ofthe British Geotecbnical | Association are the members ofits committee. | ||||
| The committee comprises: | |||||
| Chairman | |||||
| Vice42tahman | |||||
| 2Representatives ofthe Institution |
ofCivil Engineers | ||||
| 9Elected Members | |||||
| I Representative ofthe Geological |
Society ofLondon | (Geol Soc) | |||
| I Representative ofthe Institute ofMaterials, |
Minerals | and | Mining GMMM) | ||
| I Representative ofthe British Tmmelling |
Society (BTS) | ||||
| I Representative ofthe International Society |
for Rock | Mechanics GSRM) | |||
| Compted members | |||||
| The Chairman and Vice Chairman |
ofthe | Association | shall | be elected by members ofthe committee. |
| REVIEW OFDEVELOPMENTS AND ACIHKVEMENIE DU CHAIRMAN'S REPORT FOR2020 |
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| I | COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Kelvio Higgins continued ss Chair ofthe Association aod Professm David |
Toll contiaued | as Vice-Chair. The | |||||||
| Honorary Officers continued is their role, namely: | |||||||||
| ~Yvoooe Ainsworlh, Honorary Treasurer |
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| Nick Armstmng, Honorary Sectetsty |
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| ~Matin Prcene, Honorary Communications (Nicer. |
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| These mica are key to the cosdnuity and smooth running ofihe BGA They |
ensure that the |
Association | fulfils | ||||||
| iis obligations md that the statues are complied with. Our thanks to Yvonne, |
Nick and Martin src due for their | ||||||||
| hard work and dedication to the affairs ofthe Association. | |||||||||
| Fm the Executive Commime, the tenne ofoffice for the following elected members came to ' David Toll who took up the post ofvice-chair in2019and continues in that capacity. |
an ends | ||||||||
| Vincent Nyambayo, | |||||||||
| .Sman Polhrd | |||||||||
| Vincent snd Susan werc very active members oftbe committee. We would |
like to thank them for | their | service | ||||||
| and all the work they did. | |||||||||
| Yuli Doulala-Rigby, Chris Barker and Stephsnie Mennizier were slewed to |
the Commitue | by the | membership | ||||||
| and stetted their tenne ofoffice in June 2020. | |||||||||
| Sergio Sclera was co-opted onto the Committee to organise the Cooling Prize and to lead |
discussions | on how | |||||||
| ihe competition might be reorgsnised to anract a bmader range ofeotries. His dedication to ibis role |
has to | be | |||||||
| ntcogiiiscd. | |||||||||
| Tbc Exccutivc Committee is divided into a number ofsub committees led by |
tbe following individuals: |
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| James Lawrence conunued as a co-opted member of the committee with responsibility |
for organising | tbe | |||||||
| Ran(dne Lecture and associated events. |
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| ~ Msnhew Coop co-ord'umtcd jud(png for pnzes and awards. |
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| Peter Reading continued his work on developing programmes for tecbnologists. |
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| ~Hugo Wood took responsibility for orgaoising the evening meetings. |
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| Yu Sheng Hsu led the group organising events for Yousg Professionals |
which included |
the Cooling Prize | |||||||
| overseco by Scrgio So(cia. | |||||||||
| Francesca Waldron and Tony Bowennm represented the Early Career Group (ECG), |
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| The BGA have a representative who is respoosible for liaison with the BSI.Graham Taylor |
contioues | to act | in | ||||||
| aus mle. | |||||||||
| David Waring joined the Ground Fonun as the BGA's representative. | |||||||||
| Yuli Doulala-Rigby' bmame the BGA's representative on the Ground Engmeering editorial |
panel. | ||||||||
| Yvome Ainsworth continued to admioister the BGAPmd awards. |
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| A group which included Tanyn Chalmers, Andrew Rid(ay and David Waring took |
responsibility | for | |||||||
| organising events such as the Flemiog Prize aod tbe Annual Cooference. |
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| 2 | MEETINGS | ||||||||
| The paodemic caused mme disruption to our programme ofavesta, although, |
thanks to the | )CEevents | staff, | we | |||||
| were able to switch from Bce-to-face evens to virtual events with relative |
ease, allowing | us to complete most | |||||||
| ofour pmgrnume. The most notable casualties being tbe pre-Rankins seminar and the Rstdtine Lecture itself. |
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| They both had to be postponed. | |||||||||
| Tbe BGA, and the ECG, hosted a total ofI events dunng 2020 in addition |
to tbs Jobs MitcbeK | Lecture, | the | ||||||
| Fleming Awml, the Cooling Prize and the Annual Conference. We were able to hold |
2 of | the | evening | ||||||
| meetings, tbe Joie Mttchrjl Lecture and the Cooling Prize face-to-face but ag the other |
events | were | virtuaL | ||||||
| The points tonote weru as follows: | |||||||||
| The John Mitchell Award Lecture was delivered by Stuart Marcbaad |
on The Temporary | Support | of | ||||||
| Excavagoos during January 2020. | |||||||||
| In March 2020, the Cooliag Prize compelition wss hosted by the Yorkkirs Geotec'hnical Gmup |
at Leeds | ||||||||
| University. This was the fmt time that Christine Cooling (daughter ofDr Leonard Cooling) |
was not | present | at | ||||||
| gm event. | |||||||||
| The Fleming Award was held in December 2020 and it was won by the |
2( Moorfields | project. | While | tbe | |||||
| judging was underway, Dr Christopher power ofMott MacDonald gave s talk on "Climate |
Change | Challenge | |||||||
| to Transpormtion Infrsstruetme Geotcchnical Assets". |
| 2020 | 2019 | ||||||
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| Notes | Unrestricted | Designated | Total | Total | |||
| Income from: | g | ||||||
| Charitable activities |
108,313 | 108,313 | 107,887 | ||||
| Other trading activities | 1,677 | 1,677 | 53,921 | ||||
| Investment Income |
2,600 | 3,726 | 6,326 | 8,874 | |||
| Total Incoming | 112,590 | 3,726 | 116,316 | 170,682 | |||
| Expenditure on: |
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| Raising funds | 12,738 | 1,649 | 14,387 | 48,412 | |||
| Charitable activities |
122,798 | 2,929 | 125,727 | 122,430 | |||
| Total expenditure | 135,536 | 4,578 | 140,114 | 170,842 | |||
| Net gains/Dosses) on investmeats |
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| Realised | 6,438 | 9,657 | 16,095 | 10,365 | |||
| Unrealised | (804) | (1,206) | (2,010) | 39407 | |||
| 5,634 | 8,451 | 14,085 | 49,572 | ||||
| Net income and net | movement | in funds | (17,312) | 7,599 | (9,713) | 49,412 | |
| ReconciTiation offunds | |||||||
| Total funds brought | forward | 292,976 | 228,948 | 521,924 | 472,512 | ||
| Total funds carried forward | 275,664 | 236,547 | 512,211 | 521,924 |
| Notes | 2020 | 2019 | |||
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| FIXEDASSETS | |||||
| Market value ofinvestments | 8 | 423,795 | 406,268 | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
| Cash at bank | 167,842 | 170,636 | |||
| Cash on short term | deposit | 63,736 | 21,837 | ||
| Debtors | 22,351 | 26,827 | |||
| 253,929 | 219,300 | ||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||||
| Creditors | 10 | 165,513 | 103,644 | ||
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | $8,416 | 115,656 | |||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 11 | 512,211 | 521,924 | ||
| Financed by: | |||||
| ACCUMULATED | FUNDS | ||||
| Umestricted | 11 | 275,664 | 292,976 | ||
| Designated Funds |
12 | 236,547 | 228,948 | ||
| 512,211 | 521,924 |
| 7.Charitable activities |
7.Charitable activities |
2020 8 |
2019f | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subscriptions to |
other bodies | 15,201 | 15,842 | |
| Awards gt prizes |
3,948 | 12,048 | ||
| Administration | 11,573 | 9,257 | ||
| Honoraria | 11,700 | 10,672 | ||
| Website | 7,272 | |||
| Postage | 47 | 34 | ||
| Printing, stationery and photocopying |
2,207 | 2,248 | ||
| Meeting expenses | 2,312 | 3,889 | ||
| Publication - Ground Engineering | 66,522 | 62,684 | ||
| YGEC travel | 1,622 | |||
| Touring Lecture | 858 | |||
| Other expenses | 3,542 | 1,120 | ||
| Reviewer Fee | 1,122 | 1,110 | ||
| Cost oftrustees | meeting | 209 | 949 | |
| Bank charges | 72 | 97 | ||
| 125,727 | 122,430 | |||
| g.Investmeats | -Ranhine | fund | 2020 | 2019 |
| 8 | ||||
| Market value at | 1 January | 2020 | 396,704 | 320,065 |
| Disposals at market value | (225,677) | (168,965) | ||
| Acquisitions at |
cost | 233,044 | 196,032 | |
| Net gain on revaluation | 14,085 | 49,572 | ||
| Listed investments at market value at 31 December 2020 |
418,156 | 396,704 | ||
| Cash on deposit | awaiting | investment | 5,639 | 9,564 |
| Market value as at31December 2020 | 423,795 | 406,268 | ||
| 9. Debtors | 2020 | 2019 | ||
| 8 | f | |||
| Other Debtors (Prepayments) | 6,241 | 10,399 | ||
| Amount due from ICE |
16,110 | 16,428 | ||
| 22,351 | 26,827 |
| Notes tothe financial statements for the year en |
ded 31 | December 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lb. Creditors | 2020 | 2019 | ||
| 8 | ||||
| Creditors and accruals | 75,281 | 73,500 | ||
| Subscriptions and other receipts in advance |
90,232 | 30,144 | ||
| 165,513 | 103,644 | |||
| Ponds held on behalf ofPMGM amount tof5,143 | at year | end. | ||
| 11. Analysis ofnet assets between funds | Unrestricted | Desigaated | Total | |
| Funds | Funds | Funds | ||
| 8 | f | |||
| Fund balances at31December 2020 represented | by: | |||
| Investments | 169,518 | 254,277 | 423,795 | |
| Cmrent assets | 240,747 | 13,182 | 253,929 | |
| Current liabilities faBing due within one year | (165,513) | (165,513) | ||
| Transfer between funds | 30,912 | (30,912) | ||
| 275,664 | 236,547 | 512,211 | ||
| Fend balances at31December 2019represented | by: | |||
| investments | 162,507 | 243,761 | 406,268 | |
| Current assets | 203,201 | 16,099 | 219,300 | |
| Cuireat liabilities falling due within one year | (103,644) | (103,644) | ||
| Transfer between funds | 30,912 | (30,912) | ||
| 292,976 | 228,948 | 521,924 | ||
| 12.Designated fund analysis |
Rankiae Fund | BGA Pund f |
Total | |
| Balance brought forward at I January 2020 |
212,849 | 16,099 | 228,948 | |
| Dividends and interest received |
3,714 | 12 | 3,726 | |
| Donations | ||||
| Designated expenditure |
(2,929) | (2,929) | ||
| Investment Management fees |
(1,649) | (1,649) | ||
| Gain on investment assets |
8,451 | 8,451 | ||
| Fund balances carried forward at 31December 2020 | 223,365 | 13,182 | 236,547 |
| Expenses reimbursed | to one | Trustee, | Trustee, | Trustee, | relating to Cooling Prize 2020 | relating to Cooling Prize 2020 | relating to Cooling Prize 2020 | |||
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| 2020 | 2019f | |||||||||
| 218 | 1,486 | |||||||||
| No. | No. | |||||||||
| Number ofTrustees | I | 6 | ||||||||
| 14.Honorary Officers |
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| During the year, the | Association's | Honorary | Officers received honoraria | amounting | to the following | |||||
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||
| f | ||||||||||
| Nick Armstrong | - | Honorary | Secretary | 6,000 | 6,000 | |||||
| Yvonne | Ainsworth | - | Honorary | Treasurer | 3,600 | 3,600 | ||||
| Martin Preene - Honorary | Publicity Officer | 2,100 | 1,050 | |||||||
| 11,700 | 10,650 |