## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 31[st] AUGUST 2023 Period start date To 31ST AUGUST 2024 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 over**
**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 £1 per**
**day for afterschool club to £4 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**
**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**
**6 weeks of Summer activities including**
**workshops, trips, a family funday, fit n**
**fed days and a 4 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|Para 1.18|**In planning the activities for the year, we**
**kept in mind the Charity Commission**
**guidance on public benefit at our**| |Commission on public
benefit||**trustees’ meetings**|| |---|---|---|---| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||
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.**
**8 Local volunteers made contribution to**
**funding this year. Taking part in fetes**
**and organising charity nights**
**26 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 fully involved and essential in the**| **running of our activities providing help with the cleaning, cooking, as well as preparation and planning. 12 Parents and community volunteers also supported us to build costumes and take part in the Swansea Christmas parade Staff have volunteered to run various fundraising activities, such as** Other **sponsored walks, car boot sales and raffles. As well as giving many free hours to supporting the running of B.K.P.I.** ## **Achievements and Performance** ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the
main achievements
of the charity,
identifying the
difference the
charity’s work has
made to the
circumstances of its
beneficiaries and
any wider benefits
to society as a|Para 1.20|**Over the last year we have seen a higher intake**
**during our playschemes we offer. During term time**
**our number is consistent with new members joining**
**throughout the year. This means that Bonymaen**
**Kids Play Initiative has been able to continue to**
**work hard to help the children gain the social skills,**
**confidence and play opportunities they really need**
**and offer them to new and existing families.**
**This year we have been able to secure some grant**
**funding and have finished the year in a good**
**financial position.**
**We have worked with;**| |whole.||**310 children and young people aged between 5 and**
**16 years old.**

**These children have benefited by having up**
**to 2hrs of outdoor physical play per session,**
**helping them to increase self-esteem, self-**
**confidence, social interaction, emotional**
**wellbeing, keep fit, stimulate brain**
**development**

**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.**

**25 young volunteers supported to gain**
**valuable leadership, social skills, life and**
**work skills and build their self-esteem.**

**12 Voung Volunteers participated in First aid**
**training and got their basic first aid**
**qualification.**
**57 children with ALN or on the pathway supported**
**to enable them to play with their peers, improve**
**their social skills, wellbeing and confidence.**
**30 children took part in a free 5 week surfing course**
**with progress surf school gaining confidence and**
**water skills. Everyone who took part had a great**
**time.**
**During spring term we were offered the opportunity**
**to work with the orchard project and plant 5 fruit**| |---|---|---| **trees in our back garden. 30 children took part and now we have an orchard which we look after. 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 6-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. This Summer was a special celebration as it was our Playleader’s 25[th] summer playscheme. Our end of summer party included celebrations and decorations for her. We spent this summer looking back at some old themes and activities and recreated some memories. The Coast funding, Nourish the nation, Swansea Bay Foundation and Holiday food fund 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, Cinema and finishing with a big trip to Dinosaur park which we’ve been unable to do for years due to lack of funding.. With 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, Nourish the nation, Swansea Bay Foundation and Holiday food fund and the extra staff we wouldn’t have been able to take on extra children or be able to take advantage of preparing, cooking and serving hot freshly cooked meals for all children and staff which we’ve never done before. It was a lot of hard work especially the cleaning up but it was worth it to see so many children be able to try new or different foods. We also did a lot of outdoor cooking and the kids really** **enjoyed and it made lunchtime less hectic. We were able to provide, 1,540 meals, and 1,540 snacks for our children. 176 meals for our staff. This took the stress away from families and staff having to provide lunch and made the summer more affordable for them. We had many positive comments from parents and children and community from this summer’s scheme Including: We have also made more connections this year with Cefn Hengoed, Street Games, Kilvey Woodland Volunteers, Make It Smile, Progress Surf School, Friends of Margam Park, Uniquely Yours by Rhi, Twiggys Removals, PCSO’s, Swansea Libraries, Sport and Health Swansea, the orchard project & Swansea community buildings and Everyone Deserves a Christmas. Making these connections has helped us open new opportunities and has made raised our profile especially on Facebook which has helped us increase our numbers throughout the year. We have lots of comments saying “how great it is to see the kids out playing and being kids by getting messy and learning through play.” Some feedback from our families:** Can’t thank you all enough for running playscheme through the holidays. K always come back well fed, happy and full of mud which shows how much he enjoys and tired! Bonus for us 😂 K speaks highly of all the staff there and says they have time to listen to his stories (which go on and on). As a working mum, it’s a weight off my shoulder to know he is socialising and having fun while I’m in work. He’s thoroughly enjoyed the trips. My youngest (16 months) is in childcare which is several times more expensive than BKPI. It has definitely helped us financially. Thank you all for your hard work 🫶🫶 x I’ve never been so grateful my girls have had the best time enjoyed trips and had good food and love all their activities which has helped me work saved us all money to do other activities as a family and also given us all a break when needed from each other in a well trusted caring environment !! Xxx Club has been a lifeline for myself and my sisters over the summer holidays! The kids have thoroughly enjoyed all the activities, trips etc that have been arranged. Also appreciate you being inclusive to all children (adhd/asd etc) not so many playschemes are as supportive as BKPI! You all work tirelessly and I can't commend you enough! My daughter 8 years thoroughly enjoyed her days at playscheme with you. She was Introduced and made friends with children who live close and the adult and young volunteers were fantastic. The time has really brought her out of her shell and given her some independence. Financially I would not be able to afford another playscheme prices. I was working from home in the holidays and the days she came to you filled her holidays with fun and exciting activities. I cannot thank you enough x **Christmas Parade** **Planting fruit trees for our orchard** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Young volunteers getting 1 [st] aid qualification
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**Learning to surf** **Helping out on Kilvey Hill and having fun** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Staff and young volunteers team building day
Beach trip always a favourite
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**25 Years celebration for our Playleader** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Lots of bbq cooking this year
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Having fun playing our favourite game
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against
objectives set Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives 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|| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)||**During this year our main source of**
**funding has been various grants,**
**including coast grants, Child and Young**
**People grants through the city and**
**county of Swansea. Nourish the Nation,**
**Swansea Bay Foundation, Postcode**
**Community Trust, TK MAXX and Home**
**sense grant and Police Grant.**
**We also received donations from local**
**businesses and families. We fundraised**
**by doing Sponsored walks, raffles and**
**bucket collecting.**
**We also have support from east side**
**food bank.**| |---|---|---|---| ||The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|**During this year our main source of**
**funding has been various grants,**
**including coast grants, Child and Young**
**People grants through the city and**
**county of Swansea. Nourish the Nation,**
**Swansea Bay Foundation, Postcode**
**Community Trust, TK MAXX and Home**
**sense grant and Police Grant.**
**We also received donations from local**
**businesses and families. We fundraised**
**by doing Sponsored walks, raffles and**
**bucket collecting.**
**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**| |**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:||| |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 relationship 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
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**year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee (ifany)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||KAREN GREEN|CHAIR||| ||SHARON MOORE|SEC||| ||CAROLYN BAKER|TREASURER|Aug23 - Dec 23|| ||ASHLEY
MANSELL|TREASURER|Dec 23 – Aug 24|| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ## – 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 ## **Additional information (optional)** ## **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 ## **Other optional information** Declarations The Irustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report abovg. Slgngd on behall of the charity's trustees Signature{s) Full name{s) Positlon (eg Se¢￿tary.,. Chair Chair, etc) L Date Karen Green 51h September 2025 Bonyrnaen Kld$ Play Inlt5ativ• Income and Exponditure Account For Year End 31st August 2024 Opening Bank Balance - Current Account Opening Bank Balance - Reseriè Account Openlng Cash In hand balance 2024 £16,393.01 £0.00 £0.00 Income Club Fees Donatlon• Just Glvlng Grant {CG IN WALES Grnnt (CC SWANSEA Grant (Pol•c•) Granl (Direct food support) othey Icornputèr ald) Post¢od• Communlty Trust Swan$ea Bay Foundallon T4hirts £10.191.1)0 £3,050.50 £457.31 £27,500.00 £16.762.00 £2.500.00 £2,182.99 £231.00 £20.000.00 £2.500.00 £6￿.00 Total Incom• £86,604.70 Expenditure Wages Inland Revenue Penslons Equipment. Food, Trlps & T-shirts (M&S BILL) Equipment (AMAZON) Buses Entertainment Rent Insuranco T-shirts Independent Examlner Tax Payment Food Payment Buses Insurance £52,316.77 £3.113A8 £5.531.34 £134.36 £480.00 £400.00 £120.00 £1.454.08 £'176.89 £2,700.00 £462.73 Total Expendituro £66.889.65 Income - Expenditurè £19,715.05 Closing Balance £36,108.06 I have prepared the accounts from the books, documents and inforniation given to me by the Officials of Bonymaen Kids Play Initiatlve •igned aula Robinson FMAA T ate 30.6.2025 CHAMry COMM15510N UR ENGIA.ND ANO WJiiES reporr accounts IOTTTr A 19 JO61+ BONYMAEN KIDS PLAY INITIATIVE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR YEAR END 31ST AUGUST 2023 Opening bank balant• - Cu Curren¢ Account £5.974.38 Openlnq bank balanctr. Ini Re$èr¥• Account £o.oJ Oponlny Cayh in h*nd b*lanc• xxlxx £0.00 2023 £5 974.38 INCOME Afterschool Club Playscl omo fundrarJing Clty & County of Swan$•• Grnnt Donations Trip Payments T-shirts other Grant Oth•r Bonymaen Community Centr• Donatoon Transf•rrpd from r•sèrve account 7.701 50 2.18300 4,191 81 18.268 00 17 450 10 347.00 1.400 00 300.00 8.200 00 TOTAL NCOME 60.041.41 £66 015.79 ÉXPENDITURE Wages Inland Revenue Pènsions Equipment and Food Buses Trip Entertainm•nt Rènt Volunteer Ex￿nS*S Community Cèntre Membership Insuranc•$ Miscellanous Tshirt Indepei dent Examiner 44.402.19 2.032.77 794.17 1.050.00 70.00 445.85 467.80 360.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURE Surplus 49,622.78 10.778 22 £16 393.01 Closing bank balance - Current Account xxlxx Closing bank balance - Interest Account xxlxx Opening cash in hand balance xxlxx 16,393.01 £000 £0.00 £ 16 393.01 I b.ave preparpd the accounts from the books. documents and inforniation givon to me by the Officials of Bonyma8n Community Centre. Signed nr£XJ fthA n Data Ig 11 J02 3