2023-08-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 31[st] AUGUST 2022 Period start date To 31ST AUGUST 2023 Period end date

Charity name:BONYMAEN KIDS PLAY INITIATIVE

Charity registration number:1088877

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	Bonymaen Kids Play Initiative provides good quality affordable play and childcare facilities for the children and parents of Bonymaen. We provide a play environment which builds the self- respect and confidence of children and where children feel safe, secure and free to participate and have fun. We promote social inclusion by working with 300 children per year, aged 3 -16 over 11 schools and reduce the risk of disaffection by promoting a caring and trusting atmosphere which enhances the children’s confidence and self- esteem.
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 focus of work has remained on supporting the children and families of Bonymaen through the provision of out of school services When working with the children and young people through play we aim to raise their self-esteem, confidence and give them a wide variety of informal learning opportunities. We keep cost low ranging from £1per day for afterschool club to £3 per day for playscheme which means our services are accessible to most local children. We Provided the following activities. Afterschool club 4 term time sessions per week providing play facilities for an children aged 5- 12 yrs. Easter playscheme 2 weeks, 3 days per week 10 til 3 Whitsun, Oct AND Feb Half term 3 days 10 til 3

		5 weeks of Summer activities including workshops, trips, a family funday, fit n fed days and a 3 week playscheme was of 4 full days. We provide volunteer opportunities for young volunteers during all our sessions.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	In planning the activities for the year, we kept in mind the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit at our trustees’ meetings

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	The 3 parents on our management committee, have worked hard with the staff to continue the work of BKPI during a difficult financial year and encouraged other parents and community members to get involved with fundraising and various events. 11 Local volunteers made massive contribution to funding this year. Taking part in street collections, organising charity nights 20 young volunteers aged 13 to 16 have really added to the younger children’s enjoyment of both playscheme and afterschool club, by encouraging them to join in all the various games and competitions they ran. 5 of them have been

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Achievements and Performance

	SORP referen ce
Summary of the main achievem ents of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to	Para 1.20	While continuing to recover from the COVID Pandemic, the financial crisis also hit and Bonymaen Kids Play Initiative has seen children returning in greater numbers and has had to continue to work hard to help the children gain the social skills, confidence and play opportunities they had missed out on. In addition we have had a shortage of grants and if it wasn’t for donations from BONYMAEN COMMUNITY CENTRE, and two local business we would have had to close. We have worked with; 267 children and young people aged between 5 and 16 years old.

the			These children have benefited by having up to 2hrs of
circumsta			outdoor physical play per session, helping them to
nces of its beneficiari es and any wider			increase self-esteem, self-confidence, social interaction, emotional wellbeing, keep fit, stimulate brain development
benefits to
society as
a whole.			Access to arts and crafts has helped them to express
			themselves through creating art of their choice. This
			quieter activity also gives the children the chance to
			talk about their day and any worries they may have.
			This builds security and trust with the children
			knowing they are listened to; it gives them a sense of
			belonging.
			Loose parts play has helped our children to problem
			solve and work together in teams. It increases their
			communication and friendships.

 20 young volunteers supported to gain valuable leadership, social skills, life and work skills and build their self-esteem. One of whom gained her silver D of E award. 57 children with ALN or on the pathway supported to enable them to play with their peers, improve their social skills, wellbeing and confidence. Supported 30 local families with affordable childcare.

45 children and young people participated in staff recruitment sessions various playscheme planning sessions The highlight of the year was our 5-week programme of activities this summer, 4 weeks of playscheme, preceded by 2 two days of training and teambuilding sessions for our young volunteers and a community open day. The Coast funding enabled us to take on extra staff for the summer without which we would not have been able to achieve so much this summer. Play activities provided this summer included, trips to singleton park, oxwich bay, blackpill and oystermouth castle, regular walks up kilvey hill and to Bonymaen park to play games, climb trees, play in puddles. In the centre the children took part in wide range of activities, such as sports, cooking, arts and craft, role play, lego and loads of freely chosen play. If we hadn’t had the COAST funding and the extra staff we wouldn’t have been able to take on extra children or be able to take advantage of the summer holiday food grant which enabled us to provide , 1043 meals, and 1105 snacks for our children. We had many positive comments from parents and children and community from this summer’s scheme Including:  “thanks for keeping our kids entertained, fit, fed and happy” – Parent J.S.  “Such a great community resource for Bonymaen and the team are fantastic! As always, it’s great to play a part and to see the children enjoying” Bonymaen library.  “I can honestly say that this years playscheme will be one to remember, the new trips, the kids helping to cook lunch, and all the adventures will definitely be remembered, from the outside it looks like everything has ran so smoothly and that’s only happened because behind the scenes the team of carers and volunteers have planned everything to run smoothly. Thank you all” – Parent H.M.  “Thanks for everything you do for the children, without u I’d be lost” – Parent C.D. The comment above was backed up by other parents one of whom took 3 weeks off over the summer to spend time with the children only to find they wanted to come to playscheme.  “BEST DAY EVER” heard from a load of children on various occasions but in particular after our trip to oxwich bay.  “Kids enjoyed every bit of it and want to go every day now” – Parent S.H. Our proudest achievement this summer was the development of our young volunteers, we had 18 young people aged between 12 and 15 who volunteered to make this one of our best summers. These young people grew and developed so much over the summer. Comments from parents of new young volunteers  “J has loved being a young volunteer and they’ve all

	been amazing” – Grandparent J.S.
	“L has loved being a young volunteer” – Parent H.M.
	“my 2 have been really enthusiastic about being
	volunteers from the start, They have both really
	enjoyed.” – Foster Carer
	“A few of us have watched H mature so much over the
	last 3 weeks since being a young volunteer. Their
	confidence has grown, they are so patient lately and
	their smile is always prominent. It’s definitely given
	them a sense of self-worth and benefited them in
	more ways than we could have imagined. So thank
	you so much!” – Support Worker at a Residential Care
	Home.
	“I have loved doing this every day I’m there, can’t
	wait to begin afterschool club so I can continue to
	work with the children. Love doing what I do day in
	and day out, I do get a bit tired but love doing it
	thanks for my opportunity.” – Young Volunteer

Quote from carer of the young person above “there has been a noticeable change in C, his temper is better controlled and I know he is safe, fed and happy”  “it has changed C’s life. It has made him into the person he is today! He loves every single day with you and helping the children. He is now taking childcare for his gcse to further his choices for when he leaves school. He loves it and will continue to do so as long as you will have him.” – This is a quote from a parent of a young volunteer that has volunteered for around a year.

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Achievements against Para 1.41
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Performance of fundraising
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Investment performance Para 1.41
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Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Any funds over what is needed for running activities are placed in reserve towards supporting future work of B.K.P.I.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	0
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	We have had to use our reserve to run B.K.P.I Activities after our main grant provider the communities 1st programme was discontinued
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	During this year our main source of funding was donations from local sources including Bonymaen community centre, Frf Swansea and innova solar, this has been supplemented by local fundraising and has been various grants, including coast grants, and Child and Young People grants through the city and county of Swansea. We also have support from east side food bank. All expenditure has supported the provision of services and activities which has allowed the achievements listed above.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46
Other		Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no renumeration or other benefits.

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution adopted 2010
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Association
Trustee selection methods 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	Trustees are appointed or reappointed at annual general meeting

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	There is a child protection policy in place. Criminal Records Bureau checks are carried out prior to commencement of employment or volunteering. These checks are carried out again as required. B.K.P.I is registered with the C.I.W and meets all requirements and is successfully inspected on a regular basis. We are members of Clybiau Plant Cymru and locally work closely with Bonymaen Community Centre, Bonymaen Councillors and the Communities buildings team of the city & county of Swansea. This year we have established a realationship with sport and health Swansea. We have also continued to work with the arts council for wales young promoter scheme and Swansea library service.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Bonymaen Kids Play Initiative
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1088877
Charity’s principal address	Bonymaen Community Centre Bonymaen rd Swansea SA1 7AT

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	KAREN GREEN	CHAIR
	SHARON MOORE	SEC
	CAROLYN BAKER	TREASURER

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity

Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Declarations The Trustees Declare that they have approved the Trustees Reports above Signed on behalf of the Trustees Signature Full Name ' Position ill -3- 201

8ONYMAEN KIDS PLAY INITIATIVE 114COME AND EXPEP4DITURE ACCOUNT FOR YEAR END 31ST AUGUST 2023 Ownlng bank b•14ncg- Cu Curr8nt Account E5.974.Jll Operylng bnk blBnc•- IniRo•rve At£Ount EODJ Openlng cah In hBftd blanc• xxlxx £000 2023 £5 91A.38 INCQME Afters¢ho(l Club Playscl •tn• fundral. Ing City & County tbf Sw¥ni•• Grdnt OonaNons Trip PAym•nts T-shirts other Grant othèr 8onymaen Communlty Centr6 Oonollon Tran5ffrrr•d from rè5frrYfr 4¢couiit 7.701 50 2.18300 18.268.00 17.450 10 347.00 1.400 00 300 00 8.200 00 TOTAL NCOME 60,041.41 £66 015.79 EXPENDITLIRE Wagos InlaTrd Revenu8 Pensions Equipmont and Food Busè5 Trip Entortainment Rent Volunte•r Exp6n$es Community Centr& Membershlp Insurancos Mi$cèllanous Tshirt Irbdepei dfrnt Examlner 44,407.19 2,032.77 794.17 1,OSO.00 70.00 445.B5 467.80 360.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURE S￿￿U$ 49.622.78 10.778 22 £16 393.01 Closing bank balance- Curront AcGount xxlxx Closing bank balance- Interest Account xxlxx Opening cash in hand balance xxlxx 16,393.01 £000 £0.00 £ 16 393.01 I have prepared the accounts from the books, documents and Infomiation ivr*n to me by the Officials of 8onymaen Community C&ntre. Signed Oata rcxj F/hA If 11 J£y2 3

BONYMAEN KIDS PLAY INITIATIVE INCOME EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR YEPR END 31ST AUGUST 2023 Op•nlng bank balance- Cu Currgnl kcount £5.974.38 Op•nlng bank balon¢?- InlRg$¢rv8 Accouftt Oponlng e•¥h In hand balanG• y 2023 £5 974.38 INCOME Aft¢rschool Club Pl8y8¢h•mo lundralslng Clty & County of Sw•nMa Grnnt Donatlons Trtp Payment• T4hlrt8 other Grant Oth•r Bonyma•n Communlty Cgntro Don•tlo Tr•n¥f*rred frorn r•8•M •¢count 7.701.80 2,183.OJ 4.191.81 18.268.C 17,450.10 347.tr) 1.4C#).(Kl 8.2CQ.00 TOTAL INCOME 10.041A1 £66 015.79 EXPENDITURE Wag98 Inl•nd Rw•nu• P•n81on8 Equlpm•nt •nd Food Bu•0• Trlp Ent•rtalnm•nt R•nt Volunte•r Exwn$•8 Communlty Contr• M•mb•r•hlp In•uTrncg15 Ml•c•ll•nou¥ Tihlrt Independ•nl ExMnln•r 44,402.19 2.032.77 7x17 1,050.00 445.85 407.80 TOTAL EXPENDITURE Surplus 49,622.7B 10.778.22 £10 393.01 CIo8lng bank b•l•n¢•. Curr•nt Account xxlxx Closlng bank balan¢•. Inter8st A¢¢ounl xxlxx O￿nIng Cash In hand bal•n¢e xxlxx 16,393.01 to.c() £0.00 £ 16 393.01 I have prepargd tho aeeounts from th• books. doeum•nts Jnd Inforn￿￿on Iven to m• by th• Offl¢lalJ of Bonyma•n Cornmuntty Contrn. Slgnod D•t• . 13