BIRMINGHAM BLACK LAWYERS CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
13935386 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 28 February 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 23 February 2022

End date: 28 February 2023

BIRMINGHAM BLACK LAWYERS CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 2023

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

BIRMINGHAM BLACK LAWYERS CIC

Directors' report period ended 28 February 2023

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 28 February 2023

Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
23 February 2022 to 28 February 2023

Tamina Greaves
Kishma Bolaji


The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
15 November 2023

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Tamina Greaves
Status: Director

BIRMINGHAM BLACK LAWYERS CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 28 February 2023

2023


£
Turnover: 13,178
Cost of sales: ( 3,045 )
Gross profit(or loss): 10,133
Distribution costs: ( 54 )
Administrative expenses: ( 29,177 )
Other operating income: 19,098
Operating profit(or loss): 0
Profit(or loss) before tax: 0
Tax: 0
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 0

BIRMINGHAM BLACK LAWYERS CIC

Balance sheet

As at 28 February 2023

Notes 2023


£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 6,546
Total current assets: 6,546
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 6,546 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 0
Total assets less current liabilities: 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 0
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 0
Total members' funds: 0

The notes form part of these financial statements

BIRMINGHAM BLACK LAWYERS CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 28 February 2023 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 15 November 2023
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Tamina Greaves
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

BIRMINGHAM BLACK LAWYERS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 2023

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

BIRMINGHAM BLACK LAWYERS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023
    Average number of employees during the period 0

BIRMINGHAM BLACK LAWYERS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 28 February 2023

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2023
£
Accruals and deferred income 3,962
Other creditors 2,584
Total 6,546

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

BIRMINGHAM BLACK LAWYERS CIC

Company Number: 13935386 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 28 February 2023

Company activities and impact

The primary aim of Birmingham Black Lawyers is to advance diversity within the legal profession. To achieve this goal, we have undertaken the following initiatives:1. Provided mentorship to aspiring lawyers by partnering with the Tyro Lawyer Plus mentoring program, offering a tailored mentoring scheme to 15 students. This program encompassed six months of one-on-one mentoring, networking skills workshops, guidance on applying for vacation schemes and training contracts, a dedicated networking event, an open day at the prestigious National Law firm Higgs LLP, and complimentary tickets to our annual black-tie ball and awards show.2. Organised multiple panel events at local universities exclusively for aspiring black lawyers. These events took place at the University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University, Aston University, and the University of Law, featuring panels of lawyers from various practice areas.3. Hosted our annual Black-Tie Ball and awards show, showcasing the talents of black lawyers in the legal profession. This event attracted over 300 legal community members, including the local and national Law Society presidents, judges, senior lawyers, and more. Thirty students were granted complimentary admission, providing them with the opportunity to network with legal professionals, seek work experience opportunities, and be inspired to pursue their legal careers.4. Conducted various skills workshops and seminars, with a focus on career development, designed to support established black lawyers in their progression to more senior roles.5. Arranged several social events, enabling aspiring lawyers to connect with established professionals, expand their professional networks, and secure work experience opportunities. These events foster peer-to-peer interactions and facilitate the exchange of insights and knowledge between junior and senior solicitors, barristers, and members of the judiciary.6. Collaborated with various law firms to host open days, allowing aspiring black lawyers to learn about law firms, their work, and the application process.7. Maintained relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that issues impacting the black legal community are effectively communicated and that collaborative efforts are undertaken to ensure the representation of black lawyers aligns with the diverse Birmingham community.These projects, representing only a portion of our efforts, have directly benefited members of the black legal community and aspiring black lawyers. They have created a supportive community for lawyers who often find themselves as the sole black individuals within law firms. They also provide opportunities that enhance the prospects of aspiring black lawyers in securing successful roles in the legal field.

Consultation with stakeholders

We engage with community stakeholders such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), The national Law Society and the Birmingham Law Society in order to advocate for improved diversity and inclusion within the legal profession.This creates a platform for unified representation of issues affecting the black legal community. The discussion with key stakeholders enables us to directly influence the discussion and action taken in the various diversity and inclusion strategies, the impact being that tangible change occurs. In the ten years we have been operating as a social networking group, we have already seen the impact our work has had on improving diversity within the Birmingham legal community.

Directors' remuneration

No remuneration was received

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
15 November 2023

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Tamina Greaves
Status: Director