Registered Charity Number: 1088190 l•jJtljJ REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FOR TRIMSARAN FAMILY CENTRE
TIUMSARAN FAMXLY CENTRE CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Contents Page Report of the Trustees Report of the Independent Examlner Statement of Financlal Activltles Balan Sheet 10 Notes to the Financlal Statements 11-13
TRIMSARAN FAMILY CENTRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charlty for the year ended 31 March 2025. The flnancial ststements have been prepared In accordan with the accountlng pollcles set out In Note l trj the accounts and comply with the charity's trust deed, the Charttles Act 2011 and Accountlng and Reporting by Charities. Statement of Recommended Practlce applicable to charltles preparlng thelr accounts in accordan wlth the Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). (effectlve l January 2019). REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity Number 1088190 Reglstered Office Plas Y Sarn Heol Uanelll Trlmsaran Kldwelly SA17 4AA Trustees Paullne Bowers - Chalrperson Naoml Jan Wllmot - Secretary Dr Klm Vanessa Broom - Treasurer Advlsory Meryl Gravdl - Honorary Member Mrs Nerys Burton - Hywel Dda Advlsory Bankers Lloyds TSB Bank plc Stepney Street Uanelli Camiarthenshire Independent Examlners Harris Bassett Llmited Chartered Accountsnts 19 Murray Street Uanelll Carmarthenshlre SA15 IAQ
TRIMSARAN FAMILY CENTRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Cont'd STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Trlmsaran Famlly Centre Is a charity governed by a constitutlon as adopted IP February 2001. It Is registered as a charlty with the Charlty Comrnlssion. The alms and objects of the charlty are 'to devebp at a local level the skills and nurturing capaaty of famllles, parents and carers so that the well-belng and life Chan of trEir chlldren are enhanced." Appolntment of Trustee$ Trustees are appointed as set out in the Memorandum and Artides of the company. Professionals and setvl users wlthln the community, who have a personal interest in the charlty, are invlted to joln the management commlttee. Nomlnation forms are completed and applicants are voted onto the commlttee as approprlate. Commlttee members can also be co-opted when approprfate. Trnstee Inductlon and Tralning As part of Induction all trustees are DBS checked and shown the relevant documentatlon regardlng the runnlng of the Famlly Centre. Organlsatlon Structslre Trustees Communlty Projett Officer Play & Actlvity Co-ordinator Volunteers Trustees a consulted on a51 aspects of accounting, p)Iloes and procedures and Involved In the declslon maklng regardlng the day-to-day running of the Centre. The Co-ordlnator is responsible for keeplng order of files, offl work and overseelng all other day-ttrday aciivities at the Centre. Rlsk Management Trlmsaran Family Centre conducts risk assessrrtents before undertaking any activitles or events and ensures that appropriate DBS check5 are undertaken for tIK)se workirKJ With children or vulnerable adults. Financial rlsks have been reviewed and pr(Kedures put in pla accordingly. A reserves policy has been established in line with the identified risks.
TIUMSARAN FAMILY CENTRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Cont'd OBJECTIVES AND AcfivmES The object of the charity is about prevention and early intervenb'on. The constitution states the two objetts as l. The preservation and protettion of health and rdlef of distress wlthln famlly relatlonships by the provlslon of a resour and adv1 centre and by the educatlon of the publlc In good parentlng skllls. 2. The prO510n of facIlle5 for recreatlon and other leisu time artlvltles for and in the Interests of soclal welfare with a vlew to improving conditions for life. The charlty works In partnershlp wlth parents and carers. It empowers them In order to better cope wlth family Ilfe and therefore glves thelr chlklren a better start in life. The Aims of the Famlly Centre is to ensure chlldren: Have a flying start to life. Have a range of education and learnlng opportunlties, Enjoy the best posslble health, free from abuse. Have access to play, leisure and cultural actlvltles, Are Ilstened to and respected and have thelr Identity recognlsed. Have a safe home and communty. Are not disadvantaged by poverty. The objectlves for the next year are to continue to:" Provlde a safe, warm and welcoming envlronmenL Provlde access to varlous play equipment and actlvitie5. Offer tralnlng and sUPPOrt to familles. Provide opportunltles to go on trlps and outlngs. Provlde open-door pollry where everyone s welcomed. Contlnue outreach work to Identify isolated farnllles. Every year we continue to see chSldren's soclal skills develop which better prepares them for school. The chlldren who attend the Family Centre wlll often be attending school together so they already know each other. Numbers have decllned recently p05slbly due to the change of kxation and venue and also the introduction of flylng start which offers a two and a half hour sesslon a day of crèche provision for every 2 year old living In a flylng start area, however even though our numbers are affected it is an excellent provislon that we welcome and are more than happy to work along skle. At the Farnlly Centre staff provide a safe quality seryice. We provide an opportunlty to access Informatlon and other servlces that they may require In order to meet thelr individual needs. We offer 5UPPOrt to parents whlle carlng for their children and try to relieve stress and anxiety within the family. Through questionnaires and evaluation forms parents have told us that through attending the Family Centre, thelr families have gained: Improved soaal and support nerK Improved skllls on posltlve parentlng. Improved relationships. Improved resilience. Increased Confiden a1 self-esteem. Increased access to community resources.
Pa TRIMASARAN FAMILY CENTRE REPORT OF THE TRusfEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Convd Publlc Benefit Trlmsaran Family Centre has become a community hub for all. We contlnue to be a free access Servi that provlde5 sessions for famllles with chlldren however during 2020 as we were all In the depths of the pandemlc It became obvlous that we needed and more importantly could extend our provision out Into the wlder community. As part of the community we were able to get really involved with meals on wheel, the food bank and groups wlth the older generatlons. The open door pollcy that we practice encourages equal opportunities and promotes Incluslvity through a wlde varlety of sessions and activities. We have reached out deep Into the communlty for experlence and skills that we can all share. The Centre is very often a flrst polnt of contact for many and because we work closely with other Ilke-minded organlsatlons we can dlrect resldents and famllles to the right service when needed. Achievement and Performance Trlmsaran Famlly Centre it's staff, trustees and volunteers contlnue to offer support and opportunity to the famllies of Trimsaran and the surrounding area as an open access provlslon that is Induslve to all without any restrictlons. The Famlly Centre Is In the ntre of the village arrfl Is for m05t famllles the first point of contatt whether IVS a new family moving to the area or an exlstlng famlly. We support famllles and indlvlduals wlth Issues and cOnrn$ surroundlng thelr dally lives provldlng support sessions and actlvltles that are deslgned tchjether wSth fam51ie5 to ensure that everyone's needs are met, All weekly se551ons and actlvltles are billngual and are well attended and are designed to posltlvely nurture a healthy Ilfe and wellbelng for the whole famlly. Our work contSnues to be supported withln the communlty with various communlty groups and professionals. Sesslons and actlvities Include early years sesslons, baby group that supports parents by sharlng eXperIenS and advice when need. Messy Playi sensory play and toddler play sesslons provlded to encourage learnlng through play to develop young brains and minds. Older chlldren and teenagers engage Sn cooklng sesslons, budgetlng sesslon and arts and crafts sesslons as well as a holiday club durlng all school holidays supported by the community councll. The data on these sesslons demonstrate the need for the service and that that adults and children feel supported and that new skills have been learned. Our open days, family fun days, trlps and outlngs all contribute to life experien5 that are affordable and achlevable that create lasSng chlldhood memorles. The Famlly Centre has a trusted and posltlve deep-rooted reputstlon In our community and adults and chlldren alike know that we are a safe Spa and a Ilstenlng ear. Thls year we have engaged posltlvely wlth 77 adults and 139 bables, chlldren and teenagers .
TrIMSARAN FAMILY CENTRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Cont'd Outcomes The outcomes we have worked towards during the past year are: Promote and improve family engagemenL Increased self-esteem to ralse aspirations and motlvatlon. Advocate inclusion and grow self-worth and confidentr. Create coping strategles and support networts. Encourage good nutrltion and a better perception of good vodu. Support budgets and plans for family goals. Advocate acceptan of dlfference and equality. Increased access to approprlate Information and adv1. Promote child development and educathon. Promote further educatlon or employment whlch are needs based, Encourage age appropriate attivities that SUPPOrt chlld development. Provide opportunlties for basic learnlng. Help parents as they prepare their children for school. Provlde experlences that create everlastlng memorles. FINANCIAL REVIEW Reserves Policy Trlmsaran Family Centre has revlewed the risks that mlght occur and feels that reserves are neSSary to enable the Serv1 to continue In the event of the loss of a major grant. The trustees feel It would be important to ensure that the service could continue at the same level of provislon for beeen 6 - 9 months followlng the loss or discontlnuation of fundlng to enable tlme to secure alternatlve provlsion. At 31 March 2025 there we unrestricted reserves of £2,205 available to the tharlty.
TIUMSARAN FAMILY CENTRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Convd STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The trustees are responsible for preparing a trusteeg annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 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 vsew of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resour5 of the charlty for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to: Select sultable accountlng policies and then apply them consistently; ObseNe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP. Make judgements and estimate5 that are reasonable and prudent. stste whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subjett to any material departures dlsclosed and explained in the financial statements; Prepare the financial ststements on the going concern basls unless it Is inappropriate to presume that the charity wlll contlnue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that dlsdose with reasonable accuraq at any tlme the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply wlth the Charities Art 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the Provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguardlng the assets of the charlty and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Thls Report was approved by the Trustees on..... . and 51gned on Its behalf by k &£aom
Pa TRIMSARAN FAMILY CENTRE REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Ttlmsaran Family Centre I report on the accounts of the Charlty for the year ended 31 March 2025, whlch are set out on pages 9 to 13. Responslbilltles and Basis of Report The charlty s trustees are responslble for preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requlrement of the Charities Act 2011. The charty's trustees consider that an audlt Is not requlred for this year under section 1+1{2) of the Charltles Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent examination is needed. I report in respert of my examlnation of the charlty's accounts carried out under sectlon 145 of the 2011 Act and In carrySng out my examlnation, I have followed the appllcable Directions given by the Charltles Commisslon under SeLtlon 145{5)(b) of the ACL Indepandent Examlners, Statsment I have completed my examinatlon, I conflrm that no materlal matters have come to my attentlon In connectlon wlth the examlnatlon: whlch gives me reasonable cause to believe that, In any materlal respect, the requlrements: (a) to keep accountlng records In accordan wlth section 130 of the 2011 Art. and (b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply wlth the accountlng requlrernents of 2011 Act have not been met; or to whlch, In my oplnion, attentlon should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. E Truman FCA Harrls Bassett Limlted Chartered Accountants 19 Murray Street Llanelli Carmarthenshlre SA15 IAQ Date: lo . ia . &S
TRIMSARAN FAMILY CENTRE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVMES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Note Unrestrlcted Restrirted Funds Funds 2025 2025 Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Grant income Fundralslng Donatlons Other Income Total recelpts 31,205 31,205 737 2,980 23,820 1,962 1,000 737 2,980 663 Charltable payments Activlty costs DBS ched( Sundrles offi supplies Maintenance Cooklng supplies Office equipment Payroll Costs Salarles, tax and nsc Communlty project work support Tralnlng for staff and volunteers Travel for staff and volunteers Room hire Total charltable payments 395 467 971 62 31 1,323 152 152 24 1,163 1,187 1,129 474 62 3,570 28 20,599 90 24,169 26,583 28 Governance Total payments Net Recelptsl(Payments) 6,455 1,258 7,713 (21,422) Total funds brought forward (3,074) 8,764 5,690 27,112 Transfer between funds Total Funds carrled forward The Notes form part of these financlal statements
Pa elo TRIMSARAN FAMILY CENTRE BALANCE SHEEr AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank Petty cash Total cash at bank and In hand 13,403 5,690 Total current assets 13,403 5,690 Current Ilabllltles Accounts payable Accounts payable Total accounts payab Net Assets Breakdown of Funds Unrestricted reserves Restrlcted funds Total Funds 2,205 (3,074) The Flnanclal Statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on . and were slgned on its behalf by: 2025 Signed on behalf of the Trustees Prlnt Name Date 8 111 The Notes fomi part of these ftnanclal statements
TRIMSARAN FAMILY CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLZCIES The principal accounting pollcles adopted, Judgements and key SoUrS of estlmatlon UnrtaInty In the preparation of the financial statements are as follows: Basls of Preparatlon The flnanclal statements have been prepared on a recelpts and payments basis and in accordan wlth Accountlng and Reporting by Charities. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charltles preparlng thelr accounts in accordance with the Flnanaal Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland (FRS 102) - effectlve l January 2019 (Charlttes SORP) (FRS 102) and the Flnanclal Reportlng Standard appllcable In the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) - Section IA Trlmsaran Famlly Centre meets the definltlon of a publlc benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabllities are initially recognised at hlstorical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated In the relevant accountlng pollcy note(s). There are no materlal uncertalntles regardlng the charlvs ablllty to contlnue as a going concern. INCOMING RESOURCES Recognltlon of Incomlng resources These are included in the Statement of Flnanclal Activities (SOFA) when the charity reIVeS the resourtrs. Incoming resources wlth related expendlture Where Incomlng resources have related eXpendItu (a5 wlth fundralslng or contract Income) the Incomlng resources and related expendlture are reported gross In the SOFA. Grants and donatlons Grants and donations are only Included In the SOFA when the charlty has recelved the resources. Tax reclalms on donations and glfts Incoming resources from tsx recEaims are Included in the SOFA at the same tlme as the glft to which they relate. Contractual Income and perforniance related grants This Is only Included Sn the SOFA On the related goods or Serv1 have been delSvered. Glfts In kind Gifts in kind are accounted for as a reasonatrAe estlmate of thelr value to the charity or the amount actually realised. Glfts In klnd for sale or di5tributlon are included In the accounts as gifts only when sold or di5trlbuted by the charity. Glfts In klnd for u* by the charity are included In the SOFA as incoming reSoUrS when re1Vable. Donated services and facilities These are only included in Incoming resources (with an equivalent amount In resources expended) where the beneflt to the charlty Is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and materlal. The value plad on these resourtrs Is the estimated value to the charlty of the service or facility recelved.
Pa e12 TRIMSARAN FAMILY CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Volunteer help The value of any voluntary help reIVed Is not Included In the accounts but Is described in the trustees, annual report. EXPENDITURE AND UABLITIES Liability recognitlon Liabilities are recognised as soon as pald by the charlty. Governance costs Thls Includes costs of the pparatIOn and examlnatTon of statutory accounts, the costs of trustee meetSngs and cost of any legal adv to trustees on governance or charlty matters. Support costs Support costs include central functlon5 and have been allocated to actlvlty cost categories on a basis consistent wlth the use of resour5. INCOMING RESOURCES Restrlcted funds are reIVed for a speclflc purpose wlthln the objects of the charlty 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 speclfied purpose or where It has been ralsed through an appeal for a speclfied purpose. Fund rnovements were as follows: Fund BIF Income Expendire Transfer CIF Comic Rellef Moondance Garfield Weston Blgs Carmarthenshlre CC (TFF) NHS family food project Chlldren in n*d Masonic Coop YAPP Total Funds (1,199) 1,416 389 1,199 1,162 4,591 1,632 254 798 3,268 5,000 4,900 1,397 (1,374) 3,138 6,394 (23) 2,846 14,667 2,049 292 6,086 14,359 2,049 500 500 Unrestricted Funds 3. FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE Expenditure has been broken down accordlng to the activity heading5 as recommended by the Accountlng and Reporting by Charities Statements of Recommended Practitr applicable to charlties preparlng thelr accounts In accordan with the Financlal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019). Total staff costs comprlsed: Wages and salaries Employers penslon costs Employers National Insurance costs Total staff costs 24,017 152
TRIMSARAN FAMILY CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Payroll and recrultrnent costs totalled £90. The average monthly head count 2 staff member, wlth all employee tlme Involved in provldlng elther support to the governan of the charlty or support Servi to charitable activities. No employees recelved emoluments of mre than £60,000. PENSION SCHEMES The charity does operate a pension schem GOVERNANCE COSTS There was no trustee remuneratlon. Governan costs vRre as follows: Professlonal fees Membership fees Independent Examlnatk)n Insuran Total 1,164 RISK MANAGEMENT The trustees have carried out a revlew of the major risks to the organlsatlon and belSeve that the level of reseThes almed for in the reserves policy below is sufficlent to cover adverse condltlons that the organfsatlon may face. In addltlon the organlsatlon has In place financlal, personnel and Health & Safety controls to Ilmlt the likelihood and impact of rlsks. All actlvlties and events are rlsk assessed prlor to commencement. Approprlate DBS checks are done of all staff and voluntsers. The trustees wlll attively monltor risk and revlew their pollcles at least annually. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY The charlty Is controlled by the board of trustees.