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 p￿ent 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 pre*rvation 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 over*eing 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.

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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

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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
spa￿5 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
ac￿55 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 wha￿pp 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.

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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 exPerien￿S and build mutual trust. This format helps parents to
realise they are not alone in their challenges and ft)sters p￿r support. Staff have re￿iVed 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
Re￿r¥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 AC￿pted 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 con￿rn 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
ReSou￿S &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
P￿paratIon of the financial statements are as follows:
Basls of Preparatlon
The financial statements have b&n prepared on a re￿Ipts 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.

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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 reSoUr￿s.
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) fi￿7
Total stsff costs
Payroll DBS and recruitment costs totslled £83
The average monthly number of employees in the year was 4
No employee5 r￿1Ved 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 trUSt￿S 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