CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 Charity name: Cylch Meithrin Ynyshir & Wattstowen Charity registration number: 1069848 Objectives and Activities re erence ummary o the purposes o the charity as set out in its governing document ara A charity that gives young pre-school children in Rhondda Cynon Taff the opportunity to benef it from early years education and experiences through the medium of Welsh. The Cylch Meithrin aims to give children from the age of two the best start in their educational journey. There is an oppor- tunity for children to socialise and learn through play led by our professional, f riendly and enthusiastic staff . Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 The Cylch sessions are available 9am - 3pm Monday to Friday during school term time. We offer services to families that can access Flying Start, Childcare offer Wales and for private f ee-paying families. ena- bling parents to return to work if they wish. Welsh is the language in our Cylch Meithrin Ynyshir & Wattstown and we give a warm welcome to all children. Over 760/0 of chil- dren that attend Cylch Meithrin come f rom non-welsh speaking homes and we take the opportunity to encourage parents and their families to learn Welsh with their chil- dren. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 The trustees give due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benef it. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making ,. Policy r)n srr*tal ips'¢￿> wf,. inclutJiTrg wo9ran -1 inve5trDenl Achievements and Perf0m￿nCe INe foajs our ￿￿￿r. ."rHrc.Ir￿ -4> f> chances i arthe thfldr--: rj OLf i￿. "'•V> >•-. _ an area in Rhanrdo c'r,on. -_ sacne (f trte most dE2&43*￿_ -' wal￿ We do this in *ver', . irktruduarig trle bll4tsrt ￿rIg￿E= wfro corrte from WelsD. -w(r:s , We provtde oggortuThtues -. or ￿.-dTrr. a &.- through play buildins up ther_￿ &-.C confidentr getting them re• i O:- 11."_ know that gwng thL ¥ tje most effectpie method of tnuu(iuttM)r,. W'È akn work ck)sely with the I￿￿1 Aurnc•: ensure staff attend trdining COLrr5es t4.¥ US*K-. ourstaff to provide hgh quafft! prov5￿1? enabltng us to put earty interven*ns in Jia for indNidual Chi￿￿n. We assess ane PJtiP. oai -, attniitrs SO that we can Kjentfy a￿aS of need and put in ptr￿ p￿ventat￿e work to supJor the children's progress_ We provtrde inuiN>(iUc supportfor targeted thildren who are re"1 eyec to us b the Local Autho S￿nrn￿ ￿ trE main Additional information (0Oional) You ma 1.41 obJ"ectives set Perforinaiice of fLindraising activitie5 against objectives set Par8 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Paro 1.41 Otlier Financial Review eview o e charty s f inancial position at the end of the period ara Is year s ows an Improvement in income over the previous year. However, expenditure is higher largely owing to the increased staff costs ref lecting the increased activity. A small deficit was recorded for the ear. e aim to have mont reserve. tatem ent ex p aining t policy f or holding reserves statin are held Amount o reserves held 2ra1. swort costs In ara 1. At the year end the charity had £13.397 in unrestricted funds. Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in def icit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charty continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 Para 1.24 ara1. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Children's fees for the services provided either through Local authoritylwelsh Government Funding for Flying Start or Childcare Offer or private fee paying parents. The charty's principal sources of funds (including any f undraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted P2ra 1.46 Another childcare setting opening in the area. Increasing cost of running a childcare session could mean that fees are too much for some families. Recruiting new trustees - at present only one trustee. A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Structure, Governance and Management arity's escriptioii o trusts: Type of governiiig document {tl'LlSt decd, 10 I cliai-tei- How is the charity constituted? (e.g uiiiiicoi"i)01-ated associalioii. CIO) rustee selection met iods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Constitution P8r8 1.2J Unincorporated rustees are e ec ed rom the local area. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: ance given through Mu Officer iad mei hrin Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider nehvork with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the chari uses istered chari number Charity's principal address C Ich Meithrin Yn shir and Wattstown 1069848 Bowling Pavilion Wattstown Wattstown Park Wattstown CF39 ORA Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted If not for whole Offlce Ilf 8ny Name of person lor body) enlltled to a Trustee name Barry Hawkins Truslee 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Corporate trustees - names of the directors at the date the r Dlrector name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to propety belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted If not for whole -f •)*•**•a¥ r• - Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets lield in tliis capacity Naiiie and objects of the charity on whose behalf the asset5 are held and how this falls witliin the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senlor staff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information Declaratlons The trustees declare Ih8t Ihey have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of the charl stee8 Slgnature(s) Full name(s) Barry Hawkins Position (eg Secretary. Chair, etc) rfo Sucof Date R&P Accounts CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts Wattstown CC16a From 01104123 To 31103124 Charity No. 1069848 Section A Receipts and payments UnrestTi¢ted Restricted funds lunds Last year to the nearest to the nearest to the nearest to the nearest Total funds Receipts Fees (Incl. Government) Grants (RTCI Sundries Bank rewards 35,157 93.330 912 12 35,157 93.330 912 12 44,098 73,496 1,179 Total receipts 129.411 129. 11 118,773 Payments Rent5 Wages Motor expenses Materials and registrab.ons Legal and professional fees Bank charges Repairs PPE Donations 5,377 121,567 5,377 121.567 4,167 106,598 195 3,942 2.413 155 181 4.940 330 257 4,940 330 257 140 140 52 52 Total payments 132.663 132,663 117.651 Net of receipts/(payments) Cash funds last vear end Cash funds this year end (3,2521 16.649 13,397 13,252) 1.122 15.527 16,649 PacFe I R&-P .4ccoiint Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted Restricted funds funds to nearest £ to nearest £ Total L.aLtryLPI IL- to nearest £ 13,362 35 B1 Cash funds Bank Cash 13,362 35 Total cash funds Unrestricted Restricted to nearest £ to nearest £ B2 Other monetary assets Fund to which asset belongs Cost loplionall Current value loptionall B3 Investment assets Fund to which asset belongs Cost loptionall Current value loptionall B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund to which Amount due loptionall When due loptionall B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of roval R&P Accounts Funds Movement Schedule Opening Balance lo the nearest Additions in year lo the nearest Payments in year to the nearest Closing Balance to the nearest Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Total Funds 16,649 16,649 129,411 129,411 132,663 132,663 13,397 13.397 Notes A close relative of the Irustee was employed by the charity and received remuneration arnounting to £7717. 12 hours pw at NMW. Page 3 ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** ## **Report to the trustees/ Cylch Meithrin Ynyshir & Wattstown members of** **On accounts for the year** 31/03/2024 **Charity** 1069848 **ended Number Set out on pages** Section A and B in the following 2 pages ( ~~PE~~ I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2024 - **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. ## **Independent examiner's statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or - the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. **Signed: Date:** 29/5/25 **Name:** Andrew Moore ~~Ce~~ **Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:** Blaenpentre, Swyddffyonn, Ystrad Meurig, SY25 6AW