Registered Charlty Number: 1086340 GARNANT FAMILY CENTRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
GARNANT FAMILY CENTRE CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Contents Pa9e Report of the Tru51ee5 Report of the Independent Examiner ststement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet 10 Notes to the Flnancial Statements 11- 13
GARNANT FAMILY CENTRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APREL 2025 The trustees pent their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note i to the accounts and comply with the charivs trust deed and, the Charities Att 2011. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS Registered Charlty Number 1086340 Reglstered Office 25 Maes Y Bedol Garnant Ammanford Carmarthenshire SA18 2EP Trustees Councillor Kevin Madge - Chair Councillor Pauline Barker - Treasurer Joanne Shackley - Safeguarding Gethln Richards - Secretsry Advlsory Strategic Manager - Plant Dewi Bankers Bardays Bank plc Ammanford Carmarthenshire Independent Examiners Harris Bassett Limited Chartered Accountants 19 Murray Street Uanelli Carmarthenshi SA15 IAQ
GARNANT FAMILY CENTRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APIUL 2025 Cont'd STrUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Gamant Family Centre Is a charty governed by a constitutlon as adopted 21st September 2000. It is registered as a char5ty wlth the Charty Commlssion. The aims and objects of the charlty a "l. The prervation and protection of health and the rellef of distress wlthln famlly relationships by the provision of a resource and advice ntre and by the education of the public in goc(I parenting skills. 2. The provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time activities in the interests of soclal welfare with a view to improving conditions of Ilfe. Appolntment of Trustees Trustees are appointed as set out In the Constitution of the charity. Professlonals and Servi users within the community, who have a personal interest in the charty, are invited to join the management commlttee. Commlttee members can also be co-opted when appropriate. Trustee Induction and Tralnlng As part of indurtion all trustees are D8S checked and shown the relevant documentstion regardlng the running of the Family Centre. Oryanlsatlon Structure TrusteeslPlant Dewi Manager Famlly pport OutreachlPlay Leader Communlty Gardener Family Support Play Worker Sessional Workers Volunteers Trustees are consulted on all aspects of accounting, policles and procedures and involved in the declslon maklng regarding the day-t(Fday running of the Centre. The manager is responsible for keeping order of file5, office work and overeing all other day-to-day attivities at the Centre. Relatsd Partles Plant Dewi are appointed by the Family Centre Management Comrnittee to manage and advise the Family Centre manager. Rlsk Management The trustees have carried out a revlew of the major risks to the organlsatlon and belleve that the level of reserves aimed for in the reseNes policy below is suffiaent to cover adverse condltions that the organisation may fa. In addition the organisation has in place financial, personnel and health and safety controls to limit the likdihood and impact of risks. All activities and events are risk assessed prior to commencement. Appropriate DBS checks are done of all staff and volunteers. The trustees will actively monitor risk and review their policies at least annually.
GARNANT FAMILY CEttrRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Cont'd Financial risks have been reviewed and procedures put in place accordingly. A reseNes policy has been established in line with the identified risks and is stated on page 6. OBJECTIVES AND AcfIviTIES The constitution ststes the two objects as l. The preservation and protection of health and the relief of distress within family relationships by the provision of a SOurCe and advice ntre and by the education of the public in good parenting skills. 2. The provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time activities for and in the interests of social welfare with a view to improving conditions of life. The charity works in partnership with parents and carers. It emF))wers them in order to better cope wlth famlly Ilfe and therefore gives their children a better start in life. The Aims of the Family Centre is to ensure children: Have a flying start in life. Are not disadvantaged by poverty. Have a range of education and learning opportunities. Enjoy the best possible health, free from abuse. Have access to play, leisure and cultural activits'es. Are listened to and respected and have their identity recognised. Have a safe home and community. The objettives for the next year are to continue to: Provide a safe, warm, and welcoming environment. Provide access to hlgh quality play experien to support children's learning and development. Offer training and support to families. Provide acTrss to information on parenting so parents can make infomied choices. Provide opportunities to go on trips and participate in events. Provide open-door policy where everyone is welcomed. Continue outreach work to identify isolated families. Continue to provide courses, workshops, play activities for parents and their children to do together. Continue to involve and engage families and the community, in the Community Garden and spending more time outd¢Jors. Continue with the development of the bumps to babies, group, baby massage and toddler and baby group and the secret garden session. To promote the health and wellbeing of the whole family through all the sessions facilitated by Family Centre Staff. To work with other agencies to promote p)sitive outcomes arKI to empower families to feel part of tr local community. To continue adapting service5 in response to the pandemic that continue to meet the above objectives The impact on families, reported on by the parents are, that have felt less socially isolated through attending groups such as Baby Massage, Bumps to Babies and Toddler and Baby Group. The groups have given them reassuran about their parenting skills through both peer and staff support. Parents appreciated the information ori child development and dlscussions on parentlng that took place during the sessions, as well as the emphasis and prartical skills shared on taking care of their own well-being. Through consultation, messaging, and photographs, parents have reported how much they and their children have enjoyed spending time in the Community Garden and that the sessions in the garden have led to more ccoking and gardening at home. In the Community Garden there is an Eco-LthJge where Family Centre staff and the Families prepare a weekly lunch
GARNANT FAMILY CENTRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APIUL 2025 Conyd dub. Parents noted how surprised and impressed they'd been in their toddler's ability to use tools, such as potato peelers and cutlery knives for cooking and other attivities when they participate in these weekly outdoor sessions. Parents are grateful for the opportunities to attend events, trips and holiday activities that they otherwise would not have been able to access, as many of them are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. These were organised by the Family Centre, or the Family Centre has worked with other organisations to make sure Families have acce55 to free holiday activities. Parents have reported how important the shared memories are to their children that are created through these experience5. Families have appreclated other support through the cost of living crises, such as Healthy food packs and the shared fcod service, the provision of warm spa5 during the winter and access to courses such as Developing Minds facilitated in Partnership between Hying Stsrt and the Family Centre. The Family Centre staff provide a safe qualty service and an opportunity to access informatlon and other services that families may require in order to meet their individual needs. We offer a space to parents and children, to provide shared memories and to help relieve the stress and anxiety that comes through bringing up children. Through questionnaires and evaluation forms parents have told us that through attending the Family Centre, whether online or fa to face, their families have:" Improved suptK)rt networks. Improved parenting skills. Improved relationships. Improved resilience. Increased confidence and self-esteem. Increased access to community resources. ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Gamant Family Centre has tsrgeted and worked with numerous deprived families with pre and primary school aged children that have already faced many difficulties, which have now been exacerbated by the continued impatt of the pandemic and the cost-of living crisi5 which has placed increased stress upon families in many different ways, For example: being forced to move because the landlord selling the property, to affording to feed the children over the summer holidays and having to balance working extra hours with whether a family has ac55 to childcare or can afford extra childcare. Throughout the year, we have provided a non-judgemental, welcoming environment across all our attivities, whether at the Family Centre, the Community Garden or through our outreach sessions. Our services offer a wide range of opportunities for both parents and children, tailored to meet diverse needs. For adults, we have delivered parenting courses, offered support via telephone and Facebook Messenger, made referrals to other agencies, signposted families to food banks, and provided access to Health Visitor support. These measures play an important role in reducing the impact of povety by ensuring that families have access to essential resources, information, and support networks. Our Baby Massage sessions followed by Bumps to Babies, where we share the latest infomiation on child development. Monthly visit of the Assistant Health Visitor enables parents to have their babies weighed and to receive advice and reassurance on key Issues such as breastf*ding, weaning and potty training. Staff have also undertaken nutrition training to better supFort families With weaning concerns, a vital aspert for those experiencing financial hardship, where making healthy, cost-effective Choi is essential. We run Language and Play sessions, which include5 bilingual rhymes, messy play and crafts, intr(MJucing parents to strategies that support their child's speech and language development. A dedicated whapp group has been set up for these sessions, enabling families to connect and support each other outside of the group setbng, which helps redu isolation, often a compounding factor in poverty. Our Toddler and Baby group, held at the Family Centre, provides a safe space for toddlers to explo and develop their physical Skills using balancing equipment, ba115, bubbles, and games. Stsff also facilitate creative and sensory play while engaging parents in conversations aly)ut role of play in early childhood development.
GARNAKf FAMILY CENTRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Cont'd In response to feedbad( around parental wellbeing, we have adapted our group structures to include an opening circle time, encouraging families to share their exPerienS and build mutual trust. This format helps parents to realise they are not alone in their challenges and ft)sters pr support. Staff have reiVed trauma-infomed practice training and are incorporating this knowledge into session delivery. By offering free or low-cost activitles, linking families to essential *rvices, and creatlng supportlve peer networks, we aim to alleviate some of the pressures faced by those on low incomes and to promote resilience and wellbeing across the community. For adults we provided access to parenting courses, provided phone and face book messenger support, made referrals to other agencies, signposted parents to food banks, and given access to Health Visitor support PUBLIC BENEFrr The publlc benefit through havlng a service that provides famllles with chlldren aged 0 - 4 (0 - 11 durlng school holidays) with free access to a wide variety of play actlvities, free accredited training courses and parenting skills, free trips and events, and an open-door policy promoting equal opportunities for all famllles. The Centre also works closely with other liktrminded organisations and is therefore able to signpost families in need to other professionals. In providing this service we preserve and protect health and relieve stress within family relationships. FINANCIAL REVIEW Rer¥e$ Pollcy The trustees reviewed the charity's needs for reseNe5 in line with the guidan issued by the Charity Commission. The greatest area of risk to the effectiveness of the charity is10ss of grant income a5 has happened thls financial year to Garnant Family Centre, as our fundlng has been Impacted, like many charities, by the pandemic. The trustees feel that, given thelr responsibilities to both the paid workers and the familles who benefit from the services, a reseNe of 3 - 4 months running costs (currently equivalent to between £21,000 and £28,000) should be held. This will allow the scheme to funrtion for thls period whilst additional funding is ralsed. The current level of reserves is £22,992. Thls level of reserves has been determlned taklng into account the fact that income is heavily dependent on grant Income at present, the extent of protettive measures (such as Insurance), commitments it has to staff, and other obllgations under agr&ments with third parties. The reserves policy is reviewed annually.
GARNANT FAMILY CENTRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRXL 2025 Cont'd STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILrrIES IN RELATION TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS The trustees are responsible for preparing a tru5tees' annual repjrt and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally ACpted Accounting PrartI). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the State of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to: Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; Observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charf(ies SORP; Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures dlsclosed and explained in the financlal statements,. Prepare the financial statements on the going conrn basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the flnancial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the flnancial statements comply wlth the Charities Att 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Repjrts) Regulations, and the Provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for takn'ng reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. This Report was approved by the Trustees on../.¥.: and signed on its behalf by
GARNANT FAMILY CENTRE REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Independent examinerfs report to the Trustees of Garnant Family Centre I rep)rt on accounts of the Charity for the year ended 5 April 2025, which are set out on pages 9 to 13. R¥ecb"ve rtspon&tslitses of trnSt and pJaminer The charivs trustees are responsible for the preparats'on of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under seLtion 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an irKlependent examination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subjert to an audit and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to., to examine the accounts under settlon 145 of the Charities 2011 Act; 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 to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Bass of independent examiners report My examination was carrieLI out in accordan with the General Directions given by the Charlty 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 disdosures in the accounts, and *eklng explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audlt and, consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a rue and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examinerfs ststement In connection wlth my examination, no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: (a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act. and (b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. E Truman FCA Harris Bassett Limited Chartered Accountants 19 Murray Street Uanelli Carmarthenshire SA15 IAQ Date:
GARNAPIT FAMILY CENTRE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTivmES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Note Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Funds Funds 2025 2025 Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Gifts, donations and legacies Grants Investment incorne Amazon refijnd Other income 618 73,668 87 81,465 81,465 108 108 Totsl receipts Charitable artlvltles Activities and trips Arts and crafts Water rates Room Hire DBS checks Garden equipment & maintenance Soft Surface-mynydd Y Betws Housekeeping Kitchen equipment Maintenance offi supplies Petty cash offi equipment Healthy Food Adverts Lunch club Salaries, tax and NIC Computer costs Telephone ReSouS &Toys Beneficiaries Training Training for staff and volunteers Travel for staff and vdunteers Utilities Sundries 1,934 1,934 4,088 520 1,093 83 2,737 10,142 57 520 1,093 83 2,737 11,269 57 57 1,409 1,127 1,162 326 1,162 326 4,368 541 843 352 810 525 65 42,634 371 1,200 66,897 371 1,2CIO 66,897 1,251 1,130 328 34 426 1,526 368 1,251 1,130 328 816 3,374 350 143 262 3,174 331 426 1,526 368 Totsl charltable payments 1,127 91,585 92,712 64,142 Governance costs Total payments Net (Deficit)IIncome BIFwd previous year end Transfer between funds CIFwd current year end (862) 23,834 (21,870) 39,952 (22,732) 63,786 2,163 61,623
GARNANT FAMILY CENTRE BALANCE SHEEr AS AT 5 APRIL 2025 Note 2025 2024 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Barclays Current Account Barclays Tracker Barclays Premium Account Petty cash Total cash at bank and In hand 33,554 6,000 1,400 56,394 5,913 1,379 41,054 63,786 Current liabilltles Accounts payable Accounts payable Total accounts payable Net Assets Fund Breakdown Unrestricted funds Restritted funds Total Funds 22,972 23,834 Signed by one of the Trustees on Lehalf of the Trustees Print Name Date
GARNANT FAMILY CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES The principal accounting policies adopted, Judgements and key Sour of estimation uncertainty in the PparatIon of the financial statements are as follows: Basls of Preparatlon The financial statements have b&n prepared on a reIpts and payments basis on a consistent basis. INCOMING RESOURCES Recognition of incomlng resources These are induded in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity receives the resources. Incoming resources with related expenditure Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the incoming resour and related expenditure are reported gross In the SOFA. Grants and donations Grants and donations are only induded in the SOFA when the charity has received the resources. Tax reclaims on donations and gifts Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the S)FA at same time as the gift to which they relate. Contrartual income and perfomiance related grants This is only induded in the SOFA once the related goods or services have been delivered. Gifts in kind Gifts in kind are accounted for as a asonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount actually realised. Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as incoming resources when receivable. Donated services and facilities These are only induded in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received.
GARNANT FAMILY CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Convd Volunteer help The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees, annual report. Investment Income This is induded in the accounts when recelved. Investment gains and losses This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year. EXPENDrruRE AND LIABLtrIES Llabillty recognltlon Liabilities are recognised as soon as paid by the charity. Governance costs This includes costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of trustee meetings and cost of any legal advlce to trustees on governance or charity matters. Support costs Support Costs include central funttions and have been allocated to activlty cost categories on a basls consistent wlth the use of reSoUrs. REsfRIcfED INCOME Restrlcted funds are received for a specific purpose wlthln the objects of the charity and must be accounted for separately. All income has therefore been shown as restricted where the donor has stated that the income can only be used for a specified purpose or where it has been raised through an appeal for a specified purpose. Fund movements were as follows: Fund BIF Incomel Addltlons Expendlture Funds Transfer CIF Blg Lottery Mynydd Y Be$ Families First Garfield Weston Pobl Cwmamman Town CAB Archbishop Corona Refund Maglc Iltde grants 30,008 76,054 78,985 9,015 1,750 8,894 975 703 203 653 1,963 27,077 (9,015) 1,750 8,894 975 703 203 653 1,983 20
GARNANT FAMILY CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APIUL 2025 SALARY AND WAGES Total staff costs comprfsed: Wages and salaries (including employers NI & pension) fi7 Total stsff costs Payroll DBS and recruitment costs totslled £83 The average monthly number of employees in the year was 4 No employee5 r1Ved emoluments of more than £60,000 GOVERNANCE COSTS Includes costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of trust meetings and costs of any legal advice to trUStS on governance or charity matters. There was no trustee remuneration. Governance costs were as follows: Independent Examination Insurance Consultancy aThl advice Total 612 2,154