REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1009238 ort of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 for Llandove Youth and Communit Centre Ashmole & Co 9 Broad Street Llandovery Carmarthenshire SA20 OAR Llandover Youth and Communit Centre Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activitles Balance Sheet Notes to the Financlal Statements 9 to 21 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 22 to 23 Llandover Youth and Communit Centre Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities,. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financlal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102} (effective l Ja n uary 20191. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and activities for the publlc benefit. Llandovery Youth and Community Centre continues to serve members of the community uslng the fac51ities for groups, clubs, activities, job-searching, advice and guidance, IT support, photo-copying, volunteering and undertaklng online courses. In recent times, a foodbank has been added to the servSces offered. Its role as a real hub came into its own during the Coronavirus Lockdowns which demonstrated what an essential role the Centre plays in the town. A number of organisations use the LYCC as their polnt of contact and support. The charity is funded from a number of sources including rental of premises and charitable grants and donations, The trustees confirm that they have complied with thelr duty in section 1715) of the 2011 Charltles Act wlth regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity's and objectlves and in planning of future activities. Page I Llandover Youth and Communit Centre ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Significant activities The LYCC was awarded a National Lottery Community Fund grant of £355,350 over 3 years for a project entitled Into the Future with the LYCC, This much needed funding has enabled the LYCC to provide new services, add additional courses and better serve the local community, We were also grateful for funding received from the Co-operative Members, Fund during the year and a micro-commissioning grant via NACRO. The Hybu project also obtained funding from Ffilm Cymru. Funding in the sum of £61,348 was received from the UK Prosperity Fund and this enabled the Centre to undertake refurbishment of all the rooms in the building and also to add new furniture and equipment. This gave the Centre a much-needed enhancement of its facilities. Activities progressed as follows: Willow weaving continues and is enthusiastically well attended. Jam sessions have been held in the Muslc Room and a Young Parent Project undertaken at the Centre by Plant Dewi. Collaborative working with other agencles is a major part of our work. NACRO run a monthly drop in at the Centre which includes up to 8 different organisations, covering a wide range of needs, who provide help and assistance to communlty members, The After School Club continued to be busy and active, obtaining maximum benefit from new computer equipment provided under the UK Prosperity Fund. There is always a great deal of creative activity, games and tending of the LYCC garden Local day trlps have been organlsed to various local venues and places of interest, includlng a monthly shopplng trip to Brecon. These are particularly helpful for those who do not have their own transport and enjoy the companionship of going out together. A meet up group for senior citizens was introduced and this has met with enthusiasm by the participants. They meet regularly, have visiting speakers, undertake crafts, games and enjoy a relaxed and encouraging environment. Outings were arranged during the year including a trip to the Brecon Chrlstmas Market, Community members have appreciated a new Tai Chi Shibashl Eroup in the LYCC. This has been of great advantage to those who need a relaxing environment and those recovering from physical disabilities have spoken of improvements to their condition. Apart from our usual workshops, additional sessions were run during the year; enamelling workshops being a particular favourite. The Youth Club continues to be a safe and happy environment for young people to get together and includes cooking, games, quizzes, music, fashion, IT and more besides. Outings, such as ten pin bowlin& visiting places of interest, beach trips etc was also a feature of the club. This is particularly important for young people who live in Llandovery because of rural transport problems which often exclude them from these sorts of activities. Page 2 Llandover Youth and Communit Centre Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES 28 young people enjoyed the summer camp in Somer5et and Cornwall wlth adventures In wall climbing, Surfing, kayaking, boating, swimming and lots of craft and music activities and workshops at the youth camp at Creationfest in the Royal Cornwall Showground. Much fundralsing was engaged in to make the camp a success and the young people all returned with lots of stories of all they had done during the week. It is a great opportunity to build confidence and self worth in these camps. '1 have never known him to be so excited about anything and he has not stopped talk about it" was a quote from one parent. The After School Club continues to be an excellent facility for children aged 9 to 11 where they can meet their friends, undertake all sorts of crafts, games, activities and have use of the Digilab facilities. The club, attendance at which is at a very low cost for each child, is a real asset to working parents who would otherwise struggle with childcare for the last two hours of the day. A series of Sign Language courses were held, Participants included staff, those who attend other workshops in the LYCC and the general public. It Ss intended that further courses will be held In thls subject as the demand was great. The Frlday Woodland Ecotherapy continues in Llansteffan with participants being involved in forestry maintenance, building with wood, carving, fire-making, tool making and creating a social/eating place for people to gather, talk together and share their life experiences - an invaluable resource for many who need a time apart from their day to day life, The LYCC was the base for the Llandovery Sheep Festival, providing refreshments and practice space for muslclanslactors etc. The festival was a great success with thousands of people visiting the town. Funding was awarded under the Big Carmarthenshire Food Conversation Project but received during 2025-26 financlal year. This was to provide a series of workshops to include the challenges faced around food and explore solutions. The LYCC was to commence this in April 2025. The core work of the LYCC continued with a Drop In facility for all community members from 9.00 am tlll 5,30 pm Monday to Friday. With connections with a number of organisations in the area we are able to provide information, assistance, a listening ear and help with IT which is proving to be invaluable for the older generation, The office is always busy with community members seeking advice and help. We partner with Citizens Advice and have 2 digital facility to connect enquirers to their advisors. The Centre also operates a "warm hub for people who find it difficult to heat their homes. Tea/Coffee/Biscuits are provided in a warm environment. The LYCC minibu5 continues to be used by local community groups, including Scouts, Junior Football, Rotary Club, Llandovery College, Tennis Club, local churches and chapels. The Lottery-funded purchase of the bus ten years ago ha5 proved a real asset to the LYCC and the local community. Weekly worl