BIRCH COPPICE MINERS,
SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 MARCH 2024

BIRCH COPPICE MINERS. SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
INDEX
Contents
Pa
Legal and Administrative Details
Trustees, Report
Independent Examiners Report
Slalement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Accounts

BIRCH COPPICE MINERS. SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
TRUSTEES
G Brewster
H Thomas
A Phipps
S Thomas
C Gee (Appointed 111112023
J Dormand (Appointed 111112023}
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER
522921
SCHEME ADDRESS
Walling Street
Dordon
Nr. Tamworth
STAFFORDSHIRE
B78 1SY
BANKERS
The Co-operative Bank plc
8 Colehill
Tamworth
Staffordshire
879 7HE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
J Wallage FCA
CISWO (Trading) Limited
The Old Rectory
Rectory Dfive
Whiston
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 4JG

BIRCH COPPICE MINERS, SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March
2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the ac¢ounting policies sel out in Note 1
to the ar£ounts which can be found on page 7.
Constitution and Objects
The charity is constituted by a scheme dated 9 December 2004 and was registered with the Charity Commission
on 7 June 1962 under the number 522921.
The objects of the charity are to provide a recreation ground and institute for the benefit of the inhabitants of the
village of Dordon near Tamworth and the surrounding area, particularly {but not exclusively} those who are
members of the mining community.
The trustees have referred to the guidance given by the Charity Commission on public benefit when reviewing the
charity's aims and objectives and details of the activities that have taken place during the year can be found later
in this report.
Organisational Structure
The trustees who served the charity during the year are shown on page 1.
The charity is responsible for maintsining the premises and its contents and grounds in a suitable state of repair
for use by those who live in the surrounding area. It raises income through various charitable a￿1Vities, the main
one being the hiring out of its facilities to the general public, but a substantial amount of its income comes from
its connected trading company, Birch Coppice Sports & Social Club Ltd, which pays an annLtal occupational
licence fee in order to run its business from the charity's premises. In addition to this, the company also transfers
any profits it makes to the charity under a gift aid agreement so the trustees work closely with Ihe company's
directors to try and ensure the company is profitable, thus ensuring extra income for the charity.
Trustee vacancies are advertised and interested parties are asked to apply in writing. Interviews will be held and
suitable candidates are then notified to their nominating body being either CISWO, NUM or members. The
Trustee Board is made up of equal numbers of each nominating body.
Financial Review
The charity had net income of£12,847 for the year (2023 £8,438), an increase of£4.409 on the previous year.
A few years ago on 1 April 2010, the charity hived off the members, club trade, utilising the CISWO model
advocated by the Charity Commission. Whilst this trading company continues to battle against extemal economic
factofs, the Trustees acknowledge that without the receipt of the occupational licence of £5,200, the charity would
have shown a smaller increase for the year so ongoing efforts are being made to improve this situation going
fofward.
Review of Activities
The trustees of the club have over the past year continued to work with the bar directors and committee members
keeping a dose eye on finances and making savings wherever possible, these areas are critical to the successful
running of the centre.
The club is the home of the local disabled swimming club who use the club for meetings and social events, we
have a pigeon fanciers flying club open to all, there is also a show pigeon club with people showing birds from
many parts of the County. A retired miners group would usually use the Club for dancing and entertainment on
Wednesdays.
The centre has a ladies darts team which play on Thursday evenings through the winter months, we have an
indoor bowling club open to all and in the summer we now have five crown green bowling teams which again are
open to all and continues to grow and are also the league headquarters of the Baddesley midweek bowling league.
The centre is the home of the lo¢al marching band (Dynamic Vibe) who practice every week at the centre involving
all age groups.
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BIRCH COPPICE MINERS. SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CONTINUED
Review of Activities
Belgrave Sports & Social Club Football Team now use the football pit¢h and the Salutation fvAotor Cycle Club have
made their base at the club where they have held a number of functions also bringing a boost lo the local shops
with their weekend events. The trustees will continue to support the community at all times.
Investment Pollcy
The charity does not have an investmenl policy as such but the trustees have taken the sensible approach and
placed the bulk of the charity liquid assets in interest bearing bank accounts. This then provides a small amount
of extra income for the ¢harily in the form of interest but means that the monies are readily available as and when
they are required.
Reserves Pollcy
It is the policy of the trustees to maintain unrestricted funds which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level to
provide sufficient fund5 to cover anticipated adminislralion and support costs for a period of 12 months. Any
additional reserves are held to provide a capital fund for repairs that will be required for the upkeep of the premises.
Rlsk Management
The trustees are aware of the operational and financial risks which the charity faces and regularly reviews those
risks to miligate against any impact they may have on the charity. The major risks facing the charity are the
continued success of the social clLtb Irom which it derives its main funding, the support of individuals and the
community in using the facilities and the introduction of the younger generation to provide for the future. The
trustees work closely with dire¢tors, committee and members to address these risks.
Statement of Trustees. Responsibilities
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales required the trustees to prepare financial statements for each
financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of
resources of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless It is inappropriate lo
presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable a¢¢uracy al any time
the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hen￿ for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
14F4TF.jEri
Print Name
Signed - Truslee
Dale

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
81RCH COPPICE MINERS. SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
I report lo the truslees on my examinalion of the arxounts of ltte above named charity Iregislered number
5229211 for the period ended 31 March 2024, set out on pages 510 8.
Res
onsibilitles and basis of re
ort
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Acll.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trustees, accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 A
and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5}(b) of the 2011 Act.
Inde
end nt Examiners Stat
ment
I have completed my examination. I confirm Ihal no material matters have come to my attention in connection
with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
{1) accounting records were nol kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act., or
{2) the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
(31 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerf7ing the form and content of accounts
set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulalior)$ 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts
give a 'true and fair vievl which 15 not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in conrsection with the examination lo which
attenlion should be drawn in thi5 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached.
J Wallage FCA
On behalf of CISWO (Trading) Limited
The Old Rectory
Rectory Drive
Whiston
Rotherham
S60 4JG
Date

BIRCH COPPICE MINERS SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Income and Endowments
NOTE
Occupational Licence
Subscriptions
Room hire
Pitch and grounds hire
Donations
Grants
Sundry income
5,200
201
4,279
4,030
2,278
9,000
30
5,200
547
1,900
6,210
234
Total Income
25.016
14,091
enditure
Direct Charitsble Ex
enditure
Rent. rates and water
Insurance
Granl Expenditure
Depreciation
1,257
1,249
8.158
1,676
3,000
341
11,509
5,017
Mana
ement and Administration
Accounlancy
660
636
Total expenditure
12.169
5.653
Net movement in funds
12,847
8,438
Fund balances brought forward
89,733
81,295
Fund balances carried for•vard
102,580
89,733

BIRCH COPPICE MINERS SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
NOTE
2024
2023
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets
47,071
47,916
CURRENT AS
ETS
Debtors and prepayments
Cash at bank and in hand
57,427
919
42,693
414
58,346
43,107
LESS.. CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors falling due wthin one year
12,837}
11,2901
Net Current Assets
55,509
41,817
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
102,580
89,733
TOTAL NET ASSETS
102,580
89,733
FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds
102,580
89,733
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
Signed - Trustee
Print Name
Date

BIRCH COPPICE MINERS SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1. ACC
UNTING POLICIES
(al Basi5 of preparatlon and assessment of going concern
The financial slalements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless othetwise slated
in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with
the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities {FRS102) and the Financial
Reporting Stsndard IFRS 1021 and Charities Act 2011.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Trust's ability to continue as a
going concern. The Iruslees have a reasonable expectation that the Trust has adequate reserves lo
continue in operational existence for the foreseeable fulufe. Accordingly the trustees continue lo adopt the
going concern basis in the Pfeparation of the accounts.
(b) Income Recognition
Income is recognised once the Charity has enlillement to the income, it is probable that the income will be
received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. Donations are recognised when
they are received.
(c) Expenditure recognltlon
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or conslruclive obligation committing the
charity to that expense, il is probable that settlement will be required and the amounl of the obligation can be
measured reliably. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. Grants are recognised when they
are approved and intention has been communicated lo the recipient.
Idl Tangible Fixed Assets
Depreciation has been calculated to write off the value of the fixed assets over their expected economic
lives, with a full year's charge being applied in the year of acquisition. The rates applied are as follows..
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
15¥D per annum (reducing balance basis)
Bar refurbishment
15 /0 per annum (reducing balance basis)
Extensions
to
remises
Bar
Fixtures
fittin
sand
ui
Refurblsh-
ment
2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Total
Cost or Valuation
Al 1 April 2023
Additions
45,984
44.555
60,242
150,781
At 31 March 2024
45,984
44,555
60,242
150,781
Accumul ted De
reciation
At 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2024
44,167
58
58,698
787
102,865
845
44,225
59,485
103,710
Net Book Value
Al 31 March 2024
45,984
330
757
47,071
At 31 March 2023
45,984
388
1,544
47,916

BIRCH COPPICE MINERS SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CONTINUED
2024
2023
3. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
Prepayments
Amount due from Birch Coppice Sports and Social Club Ltd
468
56,959
42,693
57.427
42,693
4. CREDITOR
FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Purchase Ledger
Accruals
2,140
697
620
670
2,837
1,290