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2025-08-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 31[st] AUGUST 2024 Period start date To 31ST AUGUST 2025 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 afordable
play and childcare facilities for
the children and parents of
Bonymaen. We provide a play
environment which builds the
self-respect and confdence 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
disafection by promoting a
caring and trusting atmosphere
which enhances the children’s
confdence and self-esteem.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to
those purposes for the
public beneft, in
particular, the activities,
projects or services
identifed in the
accounts.		 P 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,
confdence 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,
4 days per week 10 til 3

Whitsun, Oct AND Feb Half
term 4 days 10 til 3

Christmas and new year
playdays 4 days were
ofered

6 weeks of summer
activities including, trips, ft
n fed days and a 6 week
Playscheme of 4 full days
each week.

Staf and young volunteer
workshops and a family
funday was held before the
summer

We also trailed weekend
play sessions and a board
game night.

We provide volunteer
opportunities for young
volunteers during all our
sessions.
2 night 3 day residential in
Breacon beacons for 24 children
aged 8+
Statement confrming
whether the trustees
have had regard to the
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public beneft		 Para 1.18 In planning the activities for the
year, we kept in mind the Charity
Commission guidance on public
beneft at our trustees’ meetings

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making

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 staf to
continue the work of BKPI during
another difcult fnancial year and
encouraged other parents and
community members to get
involved with fundraising and
various events.
10 Local volunteers/parents made
contribution to funding this year
by donating food, equipment and
money.
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 fully involved and
essential in the running of our
activities providing help with the
cleaning, cooking, as well as
preparation and planning.
20 Parents and community
volunteers also supported us to
build costumes and take part in
the Swansea Christmas parade
Other Staf have volunteered to run
various fundraising activities,
such as sponsored walks, bucket
collecting in supermarkets and
rafes. As well as giving many
free hours to supporting the

running of B.K.P.I. We had 3 curry nights this year. It’s a good way to socialise with parents and supporters of B.K.P.I and raise money. This has become a favourite with our adults.

Achievements and Performance

SORP
reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the
charity, identifying the
diference the charity’s
work has made to the
circumstances of its
benefciaries and any
wider benefts to
society as a whole.		 Para 1.20 Over the last year we have seen a
higher intake for new children
during our playschemes we ofer.
During term time our number is
consistent. This means that
Bonymaen Kids Play Initiative has
worked hard to make connections
with new children, so they feel safe
on confdent to attend future
sessions. Our numbers show we
have been able to achieve this.
We’ve also been able to continue to
work to help the children gain the
social skills, confdence and play
opportunities they really need.
This year we have been able to
secure some grant funding and
have fnished the year in a good
fnancial position. But
unfortunately we struggling early
spring to fnd or secure funding.
We have worked with;
310 children and young people
aged between 5 and 16 years old.
40% of these are new children.

These children have
benefted by having up to
2hrs of outdoor physical play
per session, helping them to
increase self-esteem, self-
confdence, social interaction,
emotional wellbeing, keep ft,
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.
20 young volunteers
supported to gain valuable
leadership, social skills, life
and work skills and build
their self-esteem.
We started our trainee Young
Volunteer group and worked
with 8 children 10+ on how
they can start to help so they
can be young volunteers.

45% of our children have ALN or on the pathway and they were supported so they were able 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

One of our highlights this year was

our 6-week programme of activities this summer. We had recruitment training and staff training during the last couple of weeks of term as we went straight into summer playscheme. We offered 3 full days of playscheme and 1 trip per week. This meant we provided: 120 hours of play opportunities 120 hours of low-cost childcare 1,500 hot meals 2,000 snacks And worked with over 76 children each day so over 304 children got to enjoy play experiences each week. We asked the children for their ideas of activities, meals and trips. For the children to enjoy their time it’s important they have their say, so they feel valued

We had many positive comments from parents and children and community from this summer’s scheme Including:

“Can’t thank you all enough for running the summer playscheme my 4 really enjoyed it. I enjoyed too! Together with the Afterschool club too. You’re a god send” C.T foster parent “I’ve never been so grateful my girls have had the best time, enjoyed trips and had good food and love all the activities, which has helped me with work. Saved us all the money to do

other activities as a break when needed from each other in a well trusted caring environment” N.C.

“Well done for giving these children a lovely day by the sea” P.R

“B.K.P.I I take my hat off to you leaders for giving the children a lovely day at the beach. Love Oxwich many happy memories of outings with my family.” L.A

Our other highlight this year we were able for the first time since 2019 to secure funding from YHA for a 2-night 3 day residential. The funding paid for accommodation and food in a hostel in

Brecon Beacons. We also secured funding from Arnold Clark Arnold who funded the bus and activities. The activities were provided by Black Mountain activity centre where the kids go to try the high ropes, archery and zip wire. For most of the children we took it was their first time away, so they were anxious, but they all did really well and attempted the activities. Parents and staff were very proud of them. Staff and volunteers at youth hostel were impressed by how the children communicated to the adults as they aren’t used to it and said it was nice to interact with our group.

We have continued to work with our connections we made last year – Swansea Play service, Cefn Hengoed, Street Games, Kilvey Woodland Volunteers, Friends of Margam Park, Uniquely Yours by Rhi, PCSO’s, Swansea Libraries, Sport and Health Swansea, the orchard project & Swansea community buildings and Everyone Deserves a Christmas. Continuing these connections means we were able to offer new and extended opportunities, and our

Facebook profle has stayed
visible and reached new
families which helps us
increase our numbers
throughout the year again.
Keeping Facebook updated
has become an important role
as it’s how we reach most of
our families and new ones,
photos really help us
showcase the hard work we
really do and the benefts of
play.

We also made a couple of
new connections this year –
crazy characters donated a
bouncy castle a couple of
times and a disco, Bug life –
The Invertebrate
Conservation trust taught us
about the bugs around us and
what role they play, Admiral
came out to help staf &
community groups paint the
main hall in the centre. The
kids loved the new colour and
so did the families.

Our connection with street
games meant we were
ofered spaces to Gareth Bale
festival of sport in Newport.
We took 11 Young Volunteers
by train which was a frst
experience for some of our
kids, to Newport where they
took part in a range of sports.
They got to meet Gareth Bale
and play sports with him and
came home with a signed T-
Shirt and a goody bag.

One of our Young Volunteers
also volunteers at the
Swansea stadium, and we
made connections with the
Swans football staf. He was
able to organise a visit from
their ambassador Lee Trundle
who came up to meet the
children, sign autographs,
play games with the kids and
take pictures with the kids.
He was impressed by what we
did, and the kids enjoyed
meeting him. This Young
Volunteer also completed his
induction to Playwork this
year and we are very proud of

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Some feedback from our families and community:

“Thank you, my 2 really enjoyed” J&T’s mum

“It was so lovely to be of help making sure the children were all able to sit down and enjoy our activities at

Margam Country Park looking forward to seeing you all again” “Very proud of you and your team, You have all worked so hard” G.K - commenting on our Christmas parade costumes “It smelt amazing when I came to get K earlier” S.T – commenting on us cooking curry for the children “Lovely photos, so great to see the children having fun on the hill” S.W. “I seen you guys today xx I love what you do and I used to go there I loved it xx” L.V “J really enjoyed. Thank you” J.S. “You are very welcome! Love what you do for the children in our community xxxx” Crazy Characters & Disco’s who donated us bouncy castles. “Huge respect to them all giving up their time, such a selfless act. I hope their families are proud of them all. Well, done to you all.” T.J (commenting on young volunteers) “Well done to all the young volunteers. They are all amazing and make such a difference” L.E (commenting on young volunteers) “Fantastic, you really do feed the children healthily. Well done” J.S “Well done all so many children there to feed and keep amused, you all need a medal xxx ” G.K “My 2 loved it, very tired tonight. Well done team.” L.H.S

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finishing with a big trip to Dinosaur park which was a big hit the previous year. With regular walks up Kilvey hill and to Bonymaen park to play games, climb trees, play in puddles and roll down the bank. 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 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 is a lot now as our numbers have risen. It still is a lot of work, but the kids and families are so grateful as they know they will be getting a snack and a meal. It also takes the stress away from families and staff having to provide lunch and made the summer more affordable for them. We also did a lot of outdoor cooking and the kids really enjoyed and it made lunchtime less hectic.

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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance Para 1.41

against objectives Other

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 haven’t been able to build up any
reserved all the money has been ear
marked for future projects.
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)		 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.
We’ve received funding from the
national lottery to pay specific projects
during the year to celebrate 30 years of
play. These will be projects that will
involve our children, their families,
community and past users of our clubs.
We also received donations from local
businesses and families. We fundraised
by doing Sponsored walks, raffles,
charity curry nights 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

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 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
Bonymaen Road
Swansea
SA1 7AT

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KAREN GREEN CHAIR
SHARON MOORE SEC
ASHLEY
MANSELL		 TREASURER

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