Baglan Boys and Girls Club (BBGC)
Trustee Statement 29.4.2024
Baglan Boys and Girls Club has been based at the Evans Bevans Playing fields since the 1960s.
There are many clubs who benefit from the facilities managed by the charity. These include Baglan Dragons football club, Baglan Cricket, Baglan Boys and Girls Club Junior football, Netball Wizards, Cricket Wales. The Trustees remain committed to ensuring that the facilities fulfil their intended purpose of serving the community of Baglan and surrounding districts. Diligent management practices have been upheld, with updated policies and procedures available on the Baglanbgc.co.uk website, and prominently displayed within the premises.
There are 2 football clubs that utilise the facilities, Baglan Dragons and Baglan Boys and Girls Club. Many of BBGC members play for the clubs, either as mini, juniors or youth participants. The mini and juniors are run independently by a junior committee. The Trustees are delighted that the facilities and the hard work of the committee have enabled the FAW status of platinum to be achieved. The junior section continues to grow and has over 400 children and 80 volunteers participating. To accommodate this growth, external facilities have been utilised, underscoring the need for the football section to operate independently of the charity, mirroring the autonomy of other clubs.
The Trustees strive for the long term sustainability and the charities ability to invest in the facilities. Efforts have been made to diversify user groups, reducing reliance on any single entity and ensuring hire charges are appropriate in light of increased utility, insurance and maintenance costs. Through proactive fundraising initiatives, grant applications, events and sponsorship, the value of restricted funds has been bolstered, enabling targeted investment. Recent projects include the purchase of a new tractor to maintain the field, refurbishment of a new youth space, which welcomes youngsters from the community into a safe environment, the space has also been used to hold wellbeing sessions, training and community activities.
Proceeds from funds raised will continue to be invested into vital projects, such as expanding community spaces, upgrading amenities such as the changing rooms and toilets, and enhancing the electrical infrastructure. The current Trustees and Management committee remain resolute in their ambition to promote the charity’s mission and attract new Trustees to further its impact.
The balance held on 31[st] March was £137,137, of which £115,526 is restricted for use on defined projects.
For and on behalf of Baglan Boys and Girls club Nicola Vincent-Owen Treasurer
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examlner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Baglan Boys and Girls Club On accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024 Charity no (if any) 524226 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {"the Trust.) for the year ended 3110312024. Responsibilities and As the charity Iruslees 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 1.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 Commisslon under section 145{5){bl of the Act. 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 Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examinalion to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the wonls in the braokets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: IglEII Name: fKJg Relevant professional qualificalion(s) or body (If any): Cry , cqfYiKI Ci rYiA. Address: PorTA4cr £rtlL gÉL. IER October 2018
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). Give here brlef detalls of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018