Charity Status & AGM 2026
An important update for all members, parents, and supporters of Bournemouth BMX Club.
Announcement
We Are Now a Charitable Incorporated Organisation
We are delighted to announce that Bournemouth BMX Club is now a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Charity No. 1217055). This is a significant milestone for the club, reflecting the hard work, dedication, and community spirit that our members, volunteers, and supporters have given over many years.
As a CIO, the club has its own legal identity, strengthening our governance and our ability to access funding, all in the long-term interests of our members.
Governance
Founding Trustees
At the club committee meeting held in late 2025, the following individuals were put forward and agreed as Founding Trustees of Bournemouth BMX Club. We thank them for stepping forward and committing their time to leading the club through this important period.
The current trustees were appointed as part of the transition to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and will be formally confirmed by members at the AGM in line with the club’s constitution. Michelle Edwards, who has supported the setup of the CIO, will be proposed for appointment as a Charity Trustee.
Save the date
Annual General Meeting 2026
The Bournemouth BMX Club CIO Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 9th June 2026. The AGM is open to all current members and is your opportunity to have a say in the future of the club.
How it works
AGM Procedures
The AGM will be conducted in accordance with the club’s Constitution. Key procedural points for members are summarised below.
- All members are welcome to attend the AGM. Only members aged 18 and over with an active, paid membership are eligible to vote.
- Nominations and expressions of interest for trustee, committee and support roles should be submitted by email to info@bournemouthbmx.co.uk by 5 June 2026.
- To stand for a Charity Trustee or Committee role, individuals must be a current member of the club. Anyone interested is very welcome to get involved and submit a nomination or expression of interest.
- Founding Trustees are all prepared to stand as Charity Trustee nominees, along with Michelle Edwards.
- Committee and support roles will be confirmed at the AGM, based on submitted nominations and expressions of interest.
- Where there is more than one nomination for a committee position, or where there are more nominations for Trustees than available positions, a vote will be held at the AGM.
- Members wishing to raise items for discussion should submit them in writing to info@bournemouthbmx.co.uk before the meeting.
- Proxy voting arrangements will be set out in the AGM notice circulated to all members.
- Minutes of the previous committee meeting will be made available on the website.
- Trustee appointments will be formally confirmed at the AGM by members present, in line with the Constitution.
Get involved
Roles Being Advertised
We are keen to encourage members to get involved in supporting the club and welcome expressions of interest from anyone who would like to help. The following trustee, committee and support roles are currently being advertised:
- Chair
- Vice Chair
- Treasurer
- Membership Secretary
- Website Lead
- Funding Lead
- Maintenance Leads
- Race Admin Lead
- Designer
- Welfare Lead
- Volunteer Lead
Member discussion
Open Discussion Session
Following the formal AGM business, there will be an open discussion session where members can raise questions, share ideas and discuss points relating to the club.
Questions or points for discussion?
Members are invited to submit any questions or points for discussion in advance by emailing info@bournemouthbmx.co.uk before the meeting.
Resources
Documents & Downloads
Key documents relating to the club's charitable status and the 2026 AGM will be published on the website as they become available.
Questions? Contact us at info@bournemouthbmx.co.uk
This page will be updated if further information becomes available.
