BRITISH WEST INDIA REGIMENTS HERITAGE TRUST CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
15076221 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 16 August 2023

End date: 31 August 2024

BRITISH WEST INDIA REGIMENTS HERITAGE TRUST CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2024

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

BRITISH WEST INDIA REGIMENTS HERITAGE TRUST CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 August 2024

13 months to 31 August 2024


£
Turnover: 21,712
Cost of sales: ( 811 )
Gross profit(or loss): 20,901
Administrative expenses: ( 21,757 )
Operating profit(or loss): (856)
Profit(or loss) before tax: (856)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (856)

BRITISH WEST INDIA REGIMENTS HERITAGE TRUST CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 August 2024

Notes 13 months to 31 August 2024


£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 1,380
Total current assets: 1,380
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 1,836 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (456)
Total assets less current liabilities: (456)
Accruals and deferred income: ( 400 )
Total net assets (liabilities): (856)
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: (856)
Total members' funds: ( 856)

The notes form part of these financial statements

BRITISH WEST INDIA REGIMENTS HERITAGE TRUST CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 August 2024 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 12 May 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Paul Chambers
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

BRITISH WEST INDIA REGIMENTS HERITAGE TRUST CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2024

  • 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

BRITISH WEST INDIA REGIMENTS HERITAGE TRUST CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2024

  • 2. Employees

    13 months to 31 August 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 0

BRITISH WEST INDIA REGIMENTS HERITAGE TRUST CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2024

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

13 months to 31 August 2024
£
Other creditors 1,836
Total 1,836

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

BRITISH WEST INDIA REGIMENTS HERITAGE TRUST CIC

Company Number: 15076221 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 August 2024

Company activities and impact

The British West India Regiments Heritage Trust (BWIRHT) is a community focused organisation dedicated to honouring the legacy and lived experience of British West Indian service personnel. Our mission is to increase the visibility of Black veterans in national commemorations, assist serving personnel of West Indian heritage in their transition to civilian life and advocated for and provide culturally sensitive health and social support to minimise inequalities within our communities. Our work bridges heritage, inclusion, and wellbeing. We deliver impactful activities that educate, connect, and empower intergenerational audiences, ensuring that the contribution of British West Indians to UK military history is acknowledged and celebrated. Key Achievements in the Past Year include - International Commemoration and Intergenerational Leaming: In October 2023, BWIRHT led a field trip to Flanders, Belgium, attended by 70 participants including serving personnel, veterans (two of whom served in WWII), family members, and community allies. The visit included ceremonies at New Poperinge and Lijssenthoek Military Cemeteries, where many West Indian WWI soldiers are buried. The initiative was supported by the Royal British Legion, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Chelsea Pensioners, SHAPE-NATO, and the UK Embassy in Belgium. The event received national coverage in the Daily Mirror and deepened understanding of West Indian contributions to global conflicts. Civic Recognition and Representation In-October 2023, BWIRHT took part in the Greater London Authority's Service of Remembrance at City Hall, where we also curated an exhibition comprising of storyboards celebrating the contribution of West Indian veterans. The Trust also participated in the 2023 National Remembrance Parade at the Cenotaph, reinforcing visibility at the heart of national memory. Community Memorial and Celebration In May 2024, BWIRHT collaborated with the Royal British Legion and the Greater London Authority to host a memorial service for the late WWII veteran Mr Neil Flanagan. The event was attended by senior military officials, local councillors, deputy mayors, and community members. It was widely appreciated as a dignified and unifying tribute, featured on ITV Meridian. Health, Social Impact and Community Connection In May 2024, BWIRHT held a community Walkathon In Woolwich, offering participants the chance to explore local naval and military heritage, including the role of the historic Woolwich Arsenal. The event provided an inclusive and accessible opportunity for physical activity, education, and intergenerational engagement. It concluded with a Caribbean meal and social gathering that cultivated connection, cultural pride, and informal mental wellbeing support. BWIRHT continues to develop peer-led mental health and social programmes aimed at addressing inequalities faced by veterans and families of West Indian heritage. Our projects use cultural knowledge and community wisdom to deliver meaningful change, build belonging, and promote resilience. Through these initiatives, BWIRHT remains committed to creating a more inclusive commemorative culture, empowering veterans, and advancing social justice and wellbeing within and beyond the armed forces community.

Consultation with stakeholders

No consultation with stakeholders

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
12 May 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Paul Chambers
Status: Director