CYLCH MEITHRIN YR EGLWYS NEWYDD
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REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025
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C Management Services
69 Velindre Road Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2TF
CYLCH MEITHRIN YR EGLWYS NEWYDD
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025
CHARITY INFORMATION
Trustees: Bethan McMenemy Nia McQueen (until 28[th] March 2025) Andrea Hodgson (until 27[th] November 2024) Thomas Slater (from 27[th] November 2024) Victoria Burrage-Male (from 15[th] July 2024)
| Charitable position: | Registered Charity no. 1055368 | ||
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| Governing Document: | Constitution dated 16thJanuary 1996 | ||
| Address for correspondence: | Cylch Meithrin yr Eglwys Newydd | ||
| The Scout Hut | |||
| Penlline Road | |||
| Whitchurch | |||
| CARDIFF | |||
| CF14 2AD | |||
| Independent Examiner: | Paul Burnell ACMI | ||
| C Management Services | |||
| 69 Velindre Road | |||
| Whitchurch | |||
| CARDIFF | |||
| CF14 2TF | |||
| Bankers: | National Westminster Bank Plc | ||
| CAF Bank Plc | |||
| CONTENTS | |||
| Page | |||
| Charity Information | 2 | ||
| Trustees Report | 3-5 | ||
| Independent Examiners Report | 6 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 | ||
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 8 | ||
| Notes to the Accounts | 9 |
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2025
The Trustees have the pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts for the year to 31st March 2025.
Structure, Governance and Management
Nature of organisation
The charity is constituted as an unincorporated charitable organisation. It was formed and registered with the Charity Commission on 15[th] May 1996 (number 1055368).
Appointment of Trustees
New trustees are appointed by existing trustees, who keep the composition of the trustee body under review to ensure that it includes sufficient people with the time and expertise to manage the charity effectively.
Income
The income of the charity arises mainly from (a) payments for sessions either directly from parents/carers or from the local authority and (b) fundraising activities. The charity received £2,000 in March 2024 from Cardiff Council to go towards the move to the new premises.
Risk Management
The charity is committed to ongoing assessment of the risks to which it is exposed and is confident that it has a reporting system in place which advises on a regular basis of any potential risks to enable them to mitigate as appropriate.
The insurance requirements of the charity are reviewed annually to ensure all prospective liability situations are adequately covered.
Organisational Structure
The Trustees are responsible for all aspects of Cylch Meithrin yr Eglwys Newydd, working with other parents on a committee who bring different skills and knowledge and who offer their time on a voluntary basis. We also work closely with the staff team, often having joint meetings to discuss nursery issues.
Responsibility of the Trustees
Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each accounting year which give a true and fair view of the state of the charity and of its income and expenditure for the year.
We are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
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State whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts
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Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
We are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. We also have a responsibility to safeguard assets of the charity and to take reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities.
Our Aims and Objectives
The object of the charity is the education of pre-school children in Whitchurch through the medium of the Welsh language.
This is done through a variety of activities which are for the public benefit including:
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Stay and Play sessions where parents/guardians are welcome to attend to join in the activities (singing, storytelling).
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Christmas carol signing where the children attended a local care home.
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Regular forest school sessions so the children can learn more about nature and the world around them.
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Following the new curriculum for Wales.
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Child focused planning.
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Emphasis on child wellbeing
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Working closely with the Children’s Commissioner for Wales.
Public Benefit Requirement
In planning the activities, the Trustees have applied the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit in December 2008.
Plans for Future Periods
We are preparing to move the Cylch to a permanent site at Melin Gruffydd school on 11[th] April 2025 after building works have been completed.
Independent Examiner
Paul Burnell of C Management Services was appointed as the organisation’s independent examiner during the year.
This Report was approved by the Trustees on 3[rd] December 2025 and is signed on their behalf by
Bethan McMenemy (Chair of Trustees)
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF
CYLCH MEITHRIN YR EGLWYS NEWYDD
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 7.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Paul Burnell
Paul Burnell ACMI 15[th] May 2024 For and on behalf of:
C Management Services (trading name of C Mgmnt Services Ltd) 69 Velindre Road Cardiff CF14 2TF
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CYLCH MEITHRIN YR EGLWYS NEWYDD
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2025
| Note RECEIPTS Receipts from generated funds Receipts from charitable activities 3 Other receipts 4 Interest received Total Receipts PAYMENTS Charitable activities 5 Total payments Net Receipts/(Payments) Transfers between funds Fund balances at 1stApril 2024 Fund balances at 31stMarch 2025 |
Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total Funds 2025 £ Total Funds 2024 £ - - - - 103,730 - 103,730 83,291 7,296 - 7,296 2,010 385 - 385 1 |
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| 111,411 - 111,411 85,302 |
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| 115,702 - 115,702 108,171 |
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| 115,702 - 115,702 108,171 |
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| (4,291) - (4,291) (22,869) - - - - 49,470 - 49,470 72,339 |
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| 45,179 - 45,179 49,470 |
The notes on page 6 form part of these accounts.
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CYLCH MEITHRIN YR EGLWYS NEWYDD
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025
1. Fixed Assets
| Insurance | Insurance | ||
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| Value 2025 | Value 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| The value of assets owned are: | |||
| Equipment | 10,000 | 10,000 | |
| 10,000 | 10,000 | ||
| **2. ** | Bank & Cash Balances | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | ||
| Investments | - - |
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| Cash at bank and in hand | 45,179 | 49,470 | |
| 45,179 | 49,470 | ||
| **3. ** | Other Assets and Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | ||
| Assets | |||
| Gift aid tax recovery not yet received | - | - | |
| Liabilities | |||
| Unbilled fee for Independent Examination 200 | 200 |
The accounts were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf on 3[rd] December 2025 by Bethan McMenemy
The notes on page 6 form part of these accounts.
CYLCH MEITHRIN YR EGLWYS NEWYDD
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025
1. Accounting Policies
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis with a statement of assets and liabilities
| 2. Voluntary receipts Donations 3. Receipts from charitable activities Childrens Fees Cardiff Council 4. Other Receipts Grants Fundraising Other income 5. Charitable activities a. Direct Charitable Costs Staff salaries, pensions etc Staff training Equipment & materials Fundraising b. Support and Administration Premises costs Professional fees Administration and general expenses Bad Debt written off |
Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2025 £ Total 2024 £ - - - - |
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| - - - - |
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| 71,570 32,160 - - 57.992 25,299 |
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| 103,730 - 83,291 |
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| Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2025 £ Total 2024 £ 4,875 2,421 - - - - 1,860 150 |
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| 7,296 - 2,010 |
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| Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2025 £ Total 2024 £ 82,333 - 82,995 360 9,985 523 - - - 420 4,859 100 |
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| 93,201 - 88,374 |
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| 17,370 - 17,161 2,850 - 2,050 2,025 - 586 256 |
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| 22,501 - 19,797 |
6. Staff and Trustees
No remuneration or trustee expenses were paid to any trustee during the year, nor to any person connected to them.
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