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Annual Report 2023-2024 113 Building Blocks Family Centre A Local Charily Supporting Families

Contents

Chairperson Foreword Page 3 Key Achievements Page 4 Trustees and Staffing Page 5—8 Staff Training Page 9 –10 Employee Awards Page 11 Resolven Food Bank Page 12—13 Talk2gether Page 14—15 Growth & Mindset Page 16—19 Wellbeing 4 Me Page 20—21 Forward Steps Page 22—24 Talk it Through Page 25—26 Family Hub Page 27—28 Childcare Services Page 29 Youth Forum Page 30—31 Parent Connect Page 32—33 Funders Page 34 Thank you Page 35

Chairperson Foreword

Welcome to our 22nd Building Blocks Family Centre Annual Report.

Once again over the past year our amazing staff and volunteers have been supporting families and children across the Neath Port Talbot area.

Our foodbank service has been in demand and our team are always on hand to provide much needed parcels making sure this is done confidential manner. We are very grateful for all the kind donations we receive through out the year whether this is money that has been raised, gift vouchers to replenish stock or supplies that have donated through our various drop off boxes.

Our services have had a busy year delivering supporting children with communication needs, providing support to families with children with additional needs and disabilities and delivering mindfulness programmes. Through the year there has been various fundraising events and raffles to try and raise money and to keep our funding pots topped up.

On behalf of the trustees I would like to thank our staff and volunteers for the amazing job they do providing the much needed support to our families, par-ents and children who access and use the services we provide. I would also like to thank all the funders for their support which allows us to provide the much needed services in the area

N S Gnojek

Nicola Gnojek

Chairperson

Key Achievements

  1. We have supported 365 children with disabilities or additional needs to help improve their quality of life through the development of social skills, speech, language and communication skills, confidence, self-esteem and independence skills.

  2. We have supported 1113 parents to help improve their parenting skills and their quality of life to help give their children the best start in life.

  3. We have supported 276 adults and 193 children to gain access to our food bank provision and providing 168 food parcels to families living in food poverty across Neath Port Talbot.

  4. 154 packed lunches provided to children during school holidays and 135 individuals accessing warm meals during the cold months. 100 warm packs provided to families during the winter months.

  5. 215 children and young people accessed dedicated support with their mental health and well-being.

  6. We have provided 3190 childcare sessions for children with 80% of those sessions being filled in order to help build their early years development skills.

Trustees & Staffing

Name of Trustee Role Other Information
Mrs Nicola Gnojek Chairperson
Mrs Janet Harris Secretary/Companies House
Secretary
Miss Hannah Morgan Treasurer
Mr Neal Francis Trustee
Mrs Julie Howes Trustee Resigned
Miss Cherelle Mead Trustee Removal
Mrs Caryn Williams Trustee
Miss Caitlin O’Reilly Trustee
Mrs Rebecca Parfitt Trustee Appointed

Staffing

Name Job Title Part time/full
time/casual		 Other
Infor-
mation
Ceri Pritchard Centre Manager Full Time
Jeff Pritchard Caretaker Part Time
StaceyMorgan Childcare Manager Part Time
Natasha Pike Childcare Worker Part Time
Liz Davies FamilyDisabilityMan- Part Time
Emma Grove ParentingOfficer Part Time
Samantha Gillespie Childcare worker ie Childcare worker Part Time
Zoe Ganderton Childcare Manager Full Time
Alisha Ace Childcare worker /
Children’s Disability
Support Worker		 Full Time
Caitlin Gnojek Childcare Manager/
Family & Play Co-
ordinator		 Full Time
Christina James Well-being & Parent
Officer		 Full Time
Gemma Bates Well-beingOfficer Part Time
Shadean Thomas FamilyDisabilityWork- Part Time
StaceyHarris FamilyDisabilityWork- Full Time
AmyBenns Office Manager Part Time
Rebecca Evans Speech , Language and
Communication Sup-
port Work		 Part Time

Staffing

Name Job Title Part
time/full
time/
casual		 Other Information
Jemma James Childcare Worker Part Time Part Time
DestinyLake Childcare Worker Part Time Part Time
Started March 2024
Jessica Day Childcare Worker Part Time Part Time
Started July 2023
Rebecca Amos Childcare Worker Part Time Part Time
Started November
2023
Georgia Davies Childcare Worker Part Time Part Time
Started July 2023
Jamie-Leigh Evans Childcare Worker Part Time Part Time
Started September
2023
Rebecca Harris Childcare Worker Part
Time
ChelceyMock Childcare Worker Part
Sarah Auckland Counsellor Part
Hannah Hart Counsellor Part
Time		 Started September
2023
AmyArnold Administrator Part
Time		 Started September
2023

Staffing

Name Job Title Part time/
full time/
casual		 Other In-
formation
Shannon Chambers SLC Development Man- Full Time
Laura Arnold Disability and Family
PlayCo-ordinator		 Part Time
Lauren Gnojek Administrator/ Casual
William Pritchard Administrator Casual
JayPritchard Children DisabilitySup- Casual
AmySimmonds Family Disability Well-
beingWorker		 Part Time Left Jan 2023
Laura Lee Counsellor Part Time
Chelsea Jones Childcare Worker/
Children’s Disability
Support Worker		 Full Time Left Jan 2023
Amelia Orells Childcare Worker/
Children’s Disability
Support Worker		 Full Time
Ceri Siddley Forward Steps Part Time Left May2024
Hannah Thomas Well-beingworker Part Time
Chloe Edwards Administrator Part Time
Nikki Collins Childcare Worker Part Time
Katie Amos Childcare Worker Part Time

Staff Training

Wellcomm Training

Design to smile

Positive behaviour

The new tracker launch

Wobbly moments

What's so good about Welsh' training

Traffic light tool training

Safeguarding young people

Child protection refresher

Prevent Duty

Paediatric First aid

First aid essentials

Diabetes awareness

Health and safety

Fire awareness

Manual handling

Equality and diversity

General data protection training

Children's rights

Food Hygiene

Infection, prevention and control

Cyber security

Understanding and addressing behaviour in the early years

Autism awareness

Administration of medication training

Understanding anaphylaxis training

Staff Training

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

ADHD Awareness

Raising Awareness of Trafficking and Modern Slavery

Anti Fraud, Bribery and Corruption

Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young People

Domestic Abuse: Children and Young People

Understanding Low Mood and Depression

Understanding Self-Harm

Dealing with a Disclosure

Working with Display Screen Equipment

Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Understanding Anxiety

Effective Safeguarding Practice

Introduction to total communication and intensive interaction train-

Cruse bereavement training

Employee of the Year

Every year we seek the views and opinions of our staff regarding the staff member they believe has gone above and beyond in their work roles with us. The awards are presented every year at our Annual General Meeting.

Childcare Team—Employee of the Year 2023

Katie Amos

Manager of the Year 2023

Christina James

Project Worker—Employee of the Year 2023

Kirstie Morgan

Health & Wellbeing Employee of the Year 2023

Liz Davies

Star of the Year 2023

Jeff Pritchard

Admin Team—Employee of the Year 2023

Zoe Ganderton

Resolven Food Bank

Our primary mission is to assist those in need by providing food parcels to individuals and families who reach out for help. We understand that asking for assistance can be challenging, and we strive to make the process as supportive and respectful as possible. Each request is treated with care and attention to ensure that everyone receives their food parcels when they need them most. Additionally, we prepare emergency parcels for urgent situations, available during our operating hours. . We prioritise confidentiality and ensure that all requests are handled discreetly. Our dedicated team works closely with two invaluable volunteers who contribute significantly to our operations. . We also distribute information packs to food bank users, offering guidance on available resources and local programs that may benefit them, such as educational courses. We maintain strong partnerships with local businesses, including Family Shopper and Tonna Spar, which host drop-off boxes for community food donations.

Our food bank relies heavily on public generosity, with a collection box always available in our foyer. We are deeply grateful for the donations we receive from various companies and organisations, espef= —-§ Buildeo 3 4 cially during the holiday season. Notably, we have also received cash dona\ * 2 GD ee — i a : ' tions from Sardis Church and generous contributions from local businesses such as Family Shopper, Tai Tarian, and Hornbill, as well as from community members who join us for our Thursday chat and cuppa sessions.

Resolven Food Bank

We actively encourage our service users to participate in events we organise, which often include food and activities. These events provide an opportunity for clients to engage with our community and learn more about our services. Our Resolven Youth Forum has also played a significant role in fundraising efforts, with initiatives such as a 24hour technology fast that raised £245 and a car wash that brought in £238. We are particularly thankful for a generous donation of £200 in Tesco vouchers from Jeremy Miles, which our volunteers used to replenish our stock when supplies were low. When families reach out to us, we inquire about their circumstances, such as low income, debt, job loss, health issues, or delays in benefits.

Our Stories, Their Journey

We received a call from a gentleman who had recently lost his job and was dealing with health issues that made it difficult for him to manage his living costs, including basic necessities like food. He expressed his embarrassment about needing to use a food bank for the first time in his life, as he had always been employed. Over several weeks, he received food parcels and consistently expressed gratitude for our support. After a few months, he reduced his requests for parcels and even went a couple of months without needing assistance. However, during the winter months, he reached out again for help, requesting a parcel delivery due to an injury that limited his mobility. We promptly arranged for his parcels to be delivered, and once again, he expressed his deep appreciation. This case highlights our commitment to providing ongoing support, showing that even after a break in usage, clients can feel comfortable returning to us for help when they need it

Talk2gether

This our 6th year of supporting children with communication needs as we were fortunate to receive funding from the Masonic Charitable Foundation we faced challenges with staffing, losing one support worker and thus having only one staff member to manage the project. This reduction in personnel meant we had to adapt our approach, focusing on larger group sessions while still providing vital information to parents. Despite these challenges, we successfully increased our offerings for children aged 0-3, developing tailored support packs for parents to use with their children over a 10-week period. These packs include information, strategies, and resources designed to enhance speech, language, and communication development and we are committed to providing some one-on-one support during holiday periods. Through collaborative efforts, we have also expanded our reach into different communities in the Neath Port Talbot area, ensuring that more children who need our assistance can benefit from our services.

“He is really trying hard and coming out with lots of words. Thank you!” -

Services Delivered

We continued our school-based class sessions until July 2023 and we facilitated groups for 2-3-year-olds needing additional support in speech and language skills. Additionally, we organised wraparound sessions for 3-4-year-olds and a speech club for children aged 4-5 years. Our focus on baby and parent groups in Clyne, Port Talbot, and Resolven allowed us to reach more families. We have also empowered parents with effective communication strategies to support their children's development, enabling them to engage in play and share meaningful moments together.

60 Children helped to develop essential speech, language and communication sills.

Our Story, Their Journey

Craig parents approached us with concerns about his social communication and speech and language skills. At the time, A exhibited some atypical behaviours, including self-regulation challenges and repetitive actions, and he had a limited vocabulary of around five inconsistent words.

Over the course of 10 weeks in a group setting with three other children, we focused on play-based learning and exploration. A thrived with the help of a communication book designed to help him express his needs and wants. We utilised sign language and visual aids, and gradually, A began to recognise pictures and use words to communicate, both with and without visual prompts. He developed joint attention skills and started to engage in shared experiences, forming meaningful connections with peers and key workers. By the end of the program, Craig was able to combine 2-3 words into phrases and demonstrated improved understanding of daily instructions.

Growth & Mindset and Thriving Upwards

Thriving Upwards

We have provided invaluable support to families with children who have additional needs. Each family has been paired with a dedicated support worker to help them navigate relevant services and resources that enhance their overall well-being. We

work closely with families to develop strategies for supporting their children at home. Each child benefits from 1-1 tailored support sessions, which are offered free of charge for 16 weeks, focusing on their individual well-being and developmental needs. Services Delivered Throughout the year, we have delivered 1-1 sessions for children over a 16week period, providing targeted support through play to address each child's unique needs.

Our parent support worker has also been instrumental in offering guidance to families, keeping them informed about various events, such as coffee mornings and training sessions, to foster community and learning. Community Involvement To engage families, we have built strong partnerships with local schools, organizations, and health visitors, ensuring that information about our project reaches those who can benefit most. These collaborations allow us to provide comprehensive support for families, enhancing their quality of life. We actively promote the project on social media and host coffee mornings and workshops, which have proven effective in fostering family involvement. I

100% of children have improved self esteem, confidence and advancement in their developmental

28 children supported 26 parents supported

Growth & Mindset and Thriving Upwards

Edward had been diagnosed with Global Development Delay, Autism, Hypermobility, and Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Initially, they struggled with transitioning between activities and regulating emotions during these changes. Over the duration of the project, they became more familiar with the routine and began to engage with new activities. By week 6, Edward started to explore

various areas of the building, improved his communication by repeating new words, and showed increased responsiveness to his name. Through collaborative efforts with his family, we shared techniques to manage challenging behaviours at home, which empowered them to support Edward progress even after exiting our service.

Growth & Mindset

The project is funded by Pen Y Cymoedd with an aim to improve the wellbeing and mindfulness skills of children. We have been successfully running the project since 2022.

90% of the children felt the project had improved their

Growth & Mindset and Thriving Upwards

We have been delivering a 10 week mindfulness programme tailored for ages 8-12 years covering a variety of topics such as - yoga, gratitude, positivi-

180 children supported

ty and resilience. These topics are covered through fun activities and each week we gather feedback from the children to evaluate if the sessions have a positive impact on them.

We also run workshops to revisit the schools to enable them to prepare the children for transition into comprehensive school. These sessions were more intense and mainly focused around worries so we were able to address, discuss and reassure the children with their feelings about they're up a) _= and coming change. Due to coveraaé Rider. lw 4\ aa ; \ ing the ages 8-12 years we always evaluate and tailor the sessions to make them age appropriate and al4“ AS) so make adjustments when needed ~ \4 . ay for the children with additional rr 5 Ae learning needs to ensure all our ses‘ } sions are inclusive, fun and underA Za ha 2 standing. The sessions have m received a lot of positive feedback and support from the school teachos - ers as they feel it is of great importance to the children for them to have a space to express themselves openly and learn ways to regulate their emotions. We are committed to evolving our programme to best serve the needs of the children and schools we work with ensuring that mindfulness remains an integral part of their education and emotional development.

Growth & Mindset and Thriving Upwards

Anna entered our program burdened by emotions, visibly sad and overwhelmed. She initially circled "sad" when asked about her feelings. During discussions, she shared her love for her farm and the animals, revealing aspirations to create a mindfulness farm. However, as the weeks progressed, Anna faced

challenges, including the loss of a beloved goat, leading her to fixate on themes of death. During a positivity week, we encouraged her to focus on the positive aspects of her life. Anna opened up about her joy in riding horses and feeding lambs, acknowledging her need for alone time to feel calm. Together, we created a "happiness box" filled with her favourite activities to reference when she felt overwhelmed. This shift was transformative; Anna came to sessions with a brighter disposition and expressed her desire to help others with mindfulness in the future. She said, “I loved it all, please come back!” showcasing her newfound enthusiasm and hope”

Well being 4 Me

The Wellbeing 4me project continues to provide essential support for families and children with disabilities or those on the pathway. We working in partnership with Interplay to ensure that we can provide children and young people with disabilities aged 0—25 years with the opportunity to access play opportunities. Over the past year, we have seen a significant increase in referrals, with many children seeking assistance in developing social skills, communication, and emotional understanding. Our weekly sessions in Port Talbot and Resolven offer a variety of engaging activities, including arts and crafts, nature walks, litter picks, sports, and games. Each activity is designed to be enjoyable while also targeting the individual goals set for each child.

This year, we introduced a 'welcome pack' for children before they begin attending sessions. These packs contain helpful information about the staff and the facilities, aimed at easing any anxiety children may feel about starting with us. Feedback from parents has been overwhelmingly positive, indicating that these packs help their children feel more comfortable and prepared for their sessions.

Our 0-3 Wellbeing 4me sessions successfully completed a 12-week program in Resolven, with three families participating each week. As these families transitioned to other services or prepared their children for school, we shifted our sessions to Tir Morfa and Sandfields to better support referrals from those areas. Looking ahead, we are excited to welcome more children into the service and to run holiday club sessions during the summer. Additionally, our staff will enhance their skills by attending a 'safer handling' training course to better support children in the Wellbeing 4me service.

She’s like a different child; I can’t believe the progress she’s made. It gives me hope that she will be able to

Well being 4 Me

Sarah’s Journey Sarah is an 11-yearold girl who struggles with severe social anxiety. She finds it extremely difficult to leave her parents and does not currently attend school. New environments trigger her anxiety, leading to distress and panic attacks. To support Sarah as she transitioned into the Wellbeing 4me sessions, we created an information leaflet

featuring images of the staff, rooms, and building. We collaborated with her parents to learn about her interests and designed activities around those preferences for her first session. When Sarah arrived, she was noticeably anxious and hesitant to leave her mother. With gentle encouragement and reassurance, she agreed to stay for the session, where she was paired with a 1-1 staff member. Initially, she participated in activities away from the other children and struggled to sit near them. As the weeks progressed, Sarah's confidence blossomed. She began to sit with the other children during activities and started engaging in conversations. Eventually, she no longer required one-on-one support and was able to remain with the group, marking a significant step in her personal development.

57 children supported

Forward Steps

This year has been another busy and impactful year for the Forward Steps project. We continue to receive a high volume of referrals, with many families seeking support through our training, workshops, and guidance on other services that can meet their specific needs. Each referral is carefully assessed, allowing us to create tailored action plans that address the unique requirements of each family. We have maintained our focus on delivering training and workshops around on challenging behaviour, communication, setting boundaries, regulating emotions, ASD, and ADHD. Notably, this year we launched a new training program aimed at supporting neurodiverse teenagers, a response to the increasing number of parents with young adults seeking assistance. In response to a significant numParentand qd Carer ex... ber of referrals from the Port Coffee morning Talbot area and recognising @Building Blocks Family Centre transport barriers for many families, we have started offering workshops and coffee For parents and carers of children and young people with ALN living in the Neath Port Talbot mornings in Tir Morfa and area Sandfields. This initiative aims to make our support more fi 29th January 2024 accessible to local families.

Forward Steps

Services Delivered

Throughout the year, we conducted weekly workshops and training sessions in various formats, including group sessions, Zoom meetings, and one-onone support for families unable to attend larger gatherings. We held monthly coffee mornings and afternoons, providing a relaxed setting for parents of children with disabilities to connect and share experiences. Additionally, we introduced monthly movie afternoons based on feedback from parents seeking alternative activities. Community Engagement To involve parents, we actively sought their feedback during evaluations, adjusting our offerings to accommodate their work and life commitments. For coffee mornings and afternoons, we encouraged attendees to lead discussions on topics that matter to them, ensuring that the sessions address their needs.

“I was feeling really low and lost before I started this service, but the support I received improved my wellbeing and helped me understand my son.”

167 families supported 83 workshops delivered

Forward Steps

Stacey, a 9-year-old diagnosed with learning difficulties and an Individual Development Plan, was referred to Forward Steps due to frequent emotional meltdowns. His mother sought support to manage his challenging behaviour. Initially, she attended group training sessions at Building Blocks but faced difficulties due to her deteriorating mental health. To accommodate her needs, Forward Steps staff provided training at home, covering topics such as challenging behaviour, communication, and emotional regulation. The family successfully concluded their sessions in February after receiving support from our play therapist. We also referred Staceys’ mother to the Team Around the Family for additional assistance with behaviour management, school transport, and help with completing necessary forms for disability benefits. Since closing with our service, the family has reported significant improvements in their living conditions and overall well -being, and they are grateful for the support received.

Talk it Through

The Talk It Through has supported children and young people aged 11 to 25 with disabilities. The primary goal was to create a safe, open space where they could explore their true feelings and ex-

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press themselves without fear of judgment. By fostering an environment that promotes confidence and self-belief, we aimed to enhance their mental well-being and emotional resilience. Throughout the year, our dedicated team, which included two qualified counsellors and a student counsellor, provided essential support to these individuals.

Services Delivered

We offered counselling services through various formats, including online, face-to-face, and telephone sessions. Each session lasted 50 minutes and was available weekly for a duration of ten weeks. This flexible approach aimed to meet the diverse needs of the young people we served.

“My son is better at sorting through his emotions than before but still struggles sometimes. He is better at talking to his friends now. My son has benefited “immensely from therapy.”

Talk it Through

One of our clients, a young boy, came to counselling seeking support for his confidence and self-esteem. Initially hesitant, he gradually opened up about his feelings, particularly during our arts and crafts sessions. I observed that he often pressured himself to create the “perfect” piece of artwork, leading to frustration and

disappointment. By acknowledging his feelings, he began to share his struggle with not feeling good enough, a

sentiment reinforced by past bullying experiences. As the sessions progressed, we focused on recognizing both his weaknesses and strengths, which led to a significant boost in his self-belief. During one session, he articulated, “I see that nothing can be perfect, but as long as I’ve tried my best, that is enough.” This revelation marked a pivotal moment in his journey. After a missed session, I spoke with his parent, who noted his improved resilience and acceptance of imperfection. He began to express his emotions more openly at home and found enjoyment in our sessions, particularly when we bonded over his love of football. This connection helped him celebrate his successes and understand that losing a game didn't diminish his efforts.

Family Hub

The Family Hub project has achieved remarkable success over the past year, providing invaluable support to our community. We have organised a diverse

281 community members supported

range of activities, events, and workshops

tailored to meet the needs of all age groups, ensuring there is something for everyone. In total,

The Family Hub provided the following:

Weekly Coffee Mornings these sessions provide a welcoming space for individuals to connect, socialise, and enjoy companionship.

Pottery Sessions where participants engaged in creative expression through pottery, fostering both artistic skills and community bonds.

Family Board Game Evenings these enjoyable evenings encouraged families to come together for fun and laughter.

Mosaic Workshop offering a vibrant mosaic workshop allowed participants to explore their artistic talents while connecting with others.

• Pack Lunch Days (Summer Holidays 2023) during the summer holidays, we provided 154 packed lunches to ensure that families had access to nutritious meals.

Community Day this event brought together families for a day of fun, activities, and community engagement.

Family Hub

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Wellbeing Day in response to the rising mental health concerns in our community, we organised a Wellbeing Day.

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Youth Club (Weekly) Our Youth Club for children aged 10 and above conducted 13 sessions throughout the winter months. This initiative provided a safe and engaging environment for young people to socialise and participate in fun activities, especially during inclement weather.

It was a very relaxing experience; the children really enjoyed it, and so did we as parents. It’s wonderful to find local, inclusive events accessible to families with disabilities.”

Childcare Services

Over the last year we have offered a range of childcare services for parents and carers in the Neath Port Talbot area. We have been opening up the sessions here at the setting due to a big increase in the number of children. Our baby room numbers increased from 9 children registered during April 2023 to 19 children registered by March 2024. These numbers continue to grow. We offer sessions Monday to Friday between 8-6pm. We aim to be flexible for parents who use our services, so we have a variety of sessions that parents can choose that will fit in with their daily needs.

Over the last year we have had 83 children registered and using our childcare services. These ages range from 0-12 years.

We offer wrap around services and pick ups from the local school. Many of our parents use the childcare offer. The childcare offer is funded childcare for children aged 3-4 years. Parents can claim up to 20 hours per week of free childcare hours. This has made a huge difference to our numbers in the wrap around room as we now have 17 children registered through the childcare offer using our services.

In December 2023 we opened up our setting to parents who were eligible for Flying Start, we immediately had 8 children registered during the month of December, by January 2024 we had to open up two different sessions to accommodate the influx in the flying start spaces. We were able to offer 16 spaces to children who were eligible for flying start. Flying Start is an amazing way for children to be able to come to the setting every day for 2.5 hours, this will allow the children to make friends and socialise with their peers before starting nursery.

Youth Forum

Our youth forum has had another busy year with their focus being on fundraising events and initiatives to support the local community. They raised money for the food bank, supported their local community, and had a lot of fun along the way. Our youth forum is a great example of how young people can make a positive impact on their community.

They held three successful fundraising events during the year:

1. Car wash: They held a car wash at The Ranch in Resolven, raising over £200.

2. 24 hour technology free: They gave up their phones and other devices for a total of 24 hours, raising £245

3. 24 hour stay awake: They stayed awake for 24 hours, raising £335

Youth Forum

Teen swap shop

The youth forum launched a teen swap shop that allows young people to exchange clothes and other items that they no longer need. The swap shop launch was a great success, with over 28 teenagers from the local area attending.

Community Outreach

The youth forum also visited a community group in Briton Ferry, where they danced for the members, provided pamper treatments, and helped with serving teas and coffees.

Parent Connect

This year, our parenting project has been focussing on enhancing parent-child interactions through sensory sessions, We have successfully conducted regular sensory sessions for parents and children aged 0-3, along with additional sessions for various age groups during half-term breaks. These sessions aimed to provide parents with valuable advice and address any concerns they might have.

We distributed speech and 22 Training Sessions Delivered language activity packs, equipping parents with resources to engage their children at home. We identified a notable demand for ALN (Additional Learning Needs) sensory sessions, which had limited attendance likely due to transportation challenges. However, the four parents who participated found the sessions beneficial for their children, primarily as play opportunities. As a result, we shifted these sessions to half-term to mitigate post-school stress and logistical barriers.

Additionally, we have provided training sessions on various topics—including challenging 18 Parent-Child Sessions behaviour, communication, and emotional regulation—to assist parents in managing their children's behaviours effectively.

Our Time 2 Explore sessions, encouraged parents to participate and engage in sensory play with their children while connecting with other families.

Parent Connect

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Funders

We would like to thank the continuing support from our funders over the last year, without their support and commitment to us then we would not be able to reach those most in need.

Thank you Members and

Supporters

We would also like to thank the continued financial support from our members and supporters. For helping us raise funds through supporting our fundraising events, monthly donations, and all our fundraising efforts, We really can’t do it without your continued support.

Fundraising

We would like to thank the efforts of our fundraising volunteers who over the last year have continued to ensure that local fundraising events and raffles are held in order to raise funds for the charity.

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Tel: 01639 710076

Email: office@buildingblocksfamilycentre.co.uk

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Building Blocks Family centre

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Registered Charity No. 1101314

Registered Company No. 4589051

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04589051 REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1101314

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

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Bevan Buckland LLP Ground Floor Cardigan House Castle Court Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA7 9LA

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CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

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Report of the Trustees 1 to 6
Independent Examiner's Report 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9 to 10
Cash Flow Statement 11
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 12
Notes to the Financial Statements 13 to 24
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 25

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Working Name: Building Blocks Family Centre

Vision

Building the foundations of our family's futures

Mission Statement

Building Blocks Family Centre provides a dedicated family service in the Neath Port Talbot area including family support, childcare, youth provision and training.

We aim to:

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and activities We achieve our aims by delivering:

Service Description
Talk it Through Counselling
sessions
tailored
specifically
for
children
and
young
people
with
disabilities.
Wellbeing 4 Me A term time service that offers weekly play sessions for children and
young
people
with
a
disability.
Parent
toddler
sessions
are
delivered
for
families
with
children
aged
0-3,
to
help
encourage
and
support
their
child's
development
and
work
towards
their
early
year's
milestones.
The
sessions
offer
the
opportunity
for
them
to
socialise
together, make new friends, build confidence and increase their
overall wellbeing.
Talk together We
support
children
0
-
5
years
with
their
speech,
language
and
communication
needs
by
offering
a
fun
and
nurturing
environment,
with a range of play activities that help promote children's
development.
Forward Steps Provides families who have a child/child
with a disability
with support
to
help
strengthen
families,
and
work
with
them
to
provide
tailored
support to suit their needs including therapeutic emotional support.
Growth and Mindset & Thriving Provides
children
aged
9-12
years
a Mindfulness
Club
delivered
face
Upwards to face in schools, one to one support for children with disabilities
and
their
parents.
Food bank Offering
a delivery
service once a week to our families
across Neath
Port Talbot which is manned by our volunteers and staff.
Childcare We
offer
affordable
and
subsidised
childcare
for
children
aged
0-12
years for parents to return to education, work and volunteering.
Specialised One-To-One We provide one to one childcare support for disabled children.
Disabled Childcare
Family Hub We
have
provided
a
family
hub
where
families
are
able
to
access
parenting
and
family
support
at
our
centre
and
enabled
them
to
access
a
variety
of
different
services
such
warm
hub,
family
support,
play
therapy,
training
and
family
contact
space.
Parent Connect A
service
to
help
parents
connect
with
one
another
through
coffee
mornings and parent and child activities, and one to one support
provided by a parenting worker to help empower parents and give
them the skills to help navigate family life.
Play
Sessions		 Open access play sessions for children aged 4-12 during the school
holidays.

Public benefit

During the year the Charity had due regard to the commission’s public benefit guidance.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

The charity has had a very good year delivering on all our objects and funded projects.

Key Achievements

  1. We have supported 365 children with disabilities or additional needs to help improve their quality of life through the development of social skills, speech, language and communication skills, confidence, self-esteem and independence skills.

  2. We have supported 1113 parents to help improve their parenting skills and their quality of life to help give their children the best start in life.

  3. We have supported 276 adults and 193 children to gain access to our food bank provision and providing 168 food parcels to families living in food poverty across Neath Port Talbot.

  4. 154 packed lunches provided to children during school holidays and 135 individuals accessing warm meals during the cold months. 100 warm packs provided to families during the winter months.

  5. 215 children and young people accessed dedicated support with their mental health and well-being.

  6. We have provided 3190 childcare sessions for children with 80% of those sessions being filled in order to help build their early years development skills

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal funding sources

We would like to thank all our funders who have supported us over the past year. Without their continued support, we would not be able to provide our dedicated services.

National Lottery Community Fund Pen Y Cymoedd Community Fund The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Services Masonic Charitable Foundation Postcode Lottery Trust Moondance Foundation Oakdale Trust

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council - Families First (Consortium with Interplay)

We also have a consortium to deliver Lot 5 of the Families First Neath Port Talbot contract where we successfully secured the contract to deliver Wellbeing 4 Me To improve the well-being of Children and Young People with disabilities through the provision of a range of opportunities to develop their social, emotional, and learning skills.

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council - Families First

Families First is a Welsh Government programme designed to improve outcomes for Children, Young People and Families. It places an emphasis on early intervention, prevention and providing support for Families, rather than individuals. The aim of the programme is to provide early support for Families with the aim of preventing problems escalating.

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council - Playworks Holiday Project

The grant provided funding to deliver open access play sessions for children aged 4-12 during the school holidays in Resolven and Clyne.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council - Warm Hub

Used to help towards the costs of running our warm hub.

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council - Childcare and Early Years Capital Grant Scheme We received funding to purchase new equipment for children and replace two fire doors.

Neath Port Talbot CVS

NPT Third Sector Cost of Living Grant

The funding enabled us to continue to deliver our family hub provision during a difficult period for families and through the Family Hub they have been able to access support, advice and support in relation to food poverty.

The National Lottery Community Fund

Community Fund

The funding has been secured to deliver one-to-one support for children with disabilities to help improve their emotional resilience, child development skills including supporting the parents to implement strategies in the home to improve the quality of life of the whole family.

Awards for all Wales

The funding enabled us to deliver a family hub to support families during the cost of living crisis,

The grant was used to deliver our 'Journey to Wellbeing Project' which offered a range of workshops which were delivered by a part time well-being worker and specialist trainers to cover a range of topics to help individuals manage their health and wellbeing.

The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation

We secured funding to deliver our 'Parent Connect' Project where a parenting officer provides one to one support to help empower parents and give them the skills to help navigate family life, and also organises parent and child activities and coffee mornings to connect families.

Masonic Charitable Foundation

The funding has been provided to deliver the Talk2Gether project. This service is providing a fun and nurturing environment, with a range of play activities that will help promote children's development in speech, language, and communication skills.

Moondance Foundation and Oakdale Trust

The funding has enabled us to provide counselling to children and young people with disabilities.

Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund - Vision Fund

Pen Y Cymoedd have fully funded our 'Growth & Mindset' project that works with children from the age of 0 - 12 years of age to help them re-build their emotional resilience, self-esteem and confidence which had been devastated by the pandemic. The service provides mindfulness clubs in schools for children aged 9-12 years, one to one support for children with disabilities, and also parent support.

Postcode Lottery Trust

The funding enabled us to deliver a family hub to support families during the cost of living crisis,

National Grid - Local Giving Fund

The funding enabled us to deliver our warm hub service during the colder months providing warm packs, support around energy saving and a place to keep warm.

Reserves policy

Resolven Building Blocks aims to build up reserves in future years to enable it to continue and expand the services they currently provide and develop new projects in the future. This policy will be reviewed annually or when significant changes occur within the organisation

At the end of the period the charity had negative reserves. We are working to increase that by decreasing running costs where possible and seeking out new funding opportunities. We aim to build up unrestricted funds to cover (1) redundancy payments to employees. (2) to cover four months running costs.(3) to cover running costs of the food bank from donations.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Results for the year

The charity's Statement of Financial Activities is shown on page 9 and comprises unrestricted and restricted funds, being those provided to assist in furthering the general objects of the company. An income and expenditure account is also included in Appendix 1.

GOING CONCERN AND FUTURE PLANS

Since the Covid pandemic we have started to see a rise in childcare numbers meaning our charitable income is slowly climbing. However, alongside this we have been dealing with the cost of living crisis with increasing costs to the charity as well as seeing funding dramatically being reduced and with competition high in the sector in securing grants. This has also placed a strain on services where there has been more demand for our support however we have decreasing funds. We are continually striving to generate funds in other ways but the climate is tough. We have reserves that we can draw upon on and the trustees believe that we remain a going concern. We are aiming to deliver Flying Start sessions at the childcare session a Welsh Government childcare initiative which will also aid us in sustaining our future.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 13 November 2002 and registered as a charity on 22 December 2003. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The directors of the company are also charity Trustees for the purpose of charity law. The rules regarding the number of directors and their appointment, reappointment and removal are contained in the Articles of Association to which reference should be made. New Trustees are appointed by the Board of Trustees.

Organisational structure

Resolven Building Blocks is managed by a board of trustees with the day to day running carried out by Ceri Pritchard, Centre Manager (35 hours per week). There are two Childcare Manager's in post that job share in order to comply with CIW regulations and manage the childcare service.

Induction and training of new trustees

All new members meet with the Centre Manager and are given an introduction to the Charity and to the work of the Committee. Appropriate training material and information is distributed. Training opportunities are highlighted to committee members. Committee members are eligible for suitable further training if required. The Committee also held a Trustees and Staff Development session during the year.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

04589051 (Not specified/Other)

Registered Charity number

1101314

Registered office

Resolven ICC Resolven Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 4AB

Trustees

Mrs N S Gnojek Mrs J M Harris Miss H Morgan Mrs R Parfitt (appointed 30.11.23) Mrs J Howes (resigned 24.11.23) Mr N Francis Mrs C Williams Miss C Mead (terminated 24.11.23) Miss C O'Reilly

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Company Secretary

Mrs J M Harris

Independent Examiner

Bevan Buckland LLP Ground Floor Cardigan House Castle Court Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA7 9LA

Bankers

The Co-operative Bank P.O. Box 250 Delf house Southway Skelmersdale WN8 6WT.

FUNDS HELD AS CUSTODIAN FOR OTHERS

None.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:

........................................................................... Mrs N S Gnojek - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF RESOLVEN BUILDING BLOCKS

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Resolven Building Blocks ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  2. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  3. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Henry Lloyd Davies

Bevan Buckland LLP Ground Floor Cardigan House Castle Court Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA7 9LA

Date: .............................................

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
211,069
Charitable activities
3
Childcare Centre
-
Total
211,069
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
4
Childcare Centre
308,020
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(96,951)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
84,580
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
(12,371)		 Restricted
funds
£
-
357,300
357,300
398,545
(41,245)
58,934
17,689		 2024
Total
funds
£
211,069
357,300
568,369
706,565
(138,196)
143,514
5,318		 2023
Total
funds
£
145,163
409,752
554,915
607,055
(52,140)
195,654
143,514

CONTINUING OPERATIONS

All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities.

The results of the year derive from the continuing activities and there are no gains or losses other than those shown above.

The notes form part of these financial statements

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RESOLVEN BUILDING BLOCKS

BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2024

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible assets
10
1
Tangible assets
11
10,617
10,618
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
12
25,423
Cash at bank
(9,862)
15,561
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13
(38,550)
NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)
(22,989)
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
(12,371)
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year
14
-
NET ASSETS
(12,371)
FUNDS
16
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
58,514
58,514
(40,825)
17,689
17,689
-
17,689		 2024
Total
funds
£
1
10,617
10,618
25,423
48,652
74,075
(79,375)
(5,300)
5,318
-
5,318
(12,371)
17,689
5,318		 2023
Total
funds
£
1
14,848
14,849
8,955
164,515
173,470
(22,305)
151,165
166,014
(22,500)
143,514
84,580
58,934
143,514

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

The notes form part of these financial statements

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BALANCE SHEET - continued 31 MARCH 2024

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:

.............................................

N S Gnojek - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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RESOLVEN BUILDING BLOCKS

CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Interest paid
Net cash used in operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Net cash used in investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
reporting period		 2024
£
(114,347)
(788)
(115,135)
(728)
(728)
(115,863)
164,515
48,652		 2023
£
(70,711)
-
(70,711)
(5,514)
(5,514)
(76,225)
240,740
164,515

The notes form part of these financial statements

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RESOLVEN BUILDING BLOCKS

NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET EXPENDITURE TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net expenditure for the reporting period (as per the Statement of
Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Interest paid
Increase in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Net cash used in operations		 2024
£
(138,196)
4,959
788
(16,468)
34,570
(114,347)		 2023
£
(52,140)
5,697
-
(1,440)
(22,828)
(70,711)

2.

ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS

At 1.4.23 Cash flow At 31.3.24
£ £ £
Net cash
Cash at bank 164,515 (115,863) 48,652
164,515 (115,863) 48,652
Debt
Debts falling due within 1 year - (7,788) (7,788)
Debts falling due after 1 year (22,500) 22,500 -
(22,500) 14,712 (7,788)
Total 142,015 (101,151) 40,864

The notes form part of these financial statements

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Intangible fixed assets

Amortisation is provided at an annual rate of 33% in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Equipment - 20% on cost

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

Capital Grants

Grants received which are used to purchase capital items are treated as restricted funds in the balance sheet and released to the income and expenditure account over the life of the asset to which they relate.

Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments held within a deposit or similar account.

Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

Creditors

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Going Concern

Since the Covid pandemic the charity has started to see a rise in childcare numbers meaning its charitable income is slowly climbing. However, alongside this the charity has been dealing with the cost of living crisis with increasing costs to the charity as well as seeing funding dramatically being reduced and with competition high in the sector in securing grants. This has also placed a strain on services where there has been more demand for the charity's support however it has decreasing funds. The charity is continually striving to generate funds in other ways but the climate is tough. The charity is aiming to deliver Flying Start sessions at the childcare centre. This is a Welsh Government childcare initiative which will also aid the charity in sustaining its future.

At the end of the period the charity has negative unrestricted reserves. The trustees are aware of the situation and the need to increase the reserves. They have implemented cost cutting measures including reduced staff hours and redundancies after the end of the period. They are also investigating and applying for new funding opportunities. The trustees therefore believe that the charity remains a going concern but will continue to closely monitor the situation.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

3.

Fees
Other Income
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Grants
Childcare Centre
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
NPTCBC- Families First
BBC Children in Need
Families First - Interplay
NPT Other grants
NPTCBC - Forward steps
National Lottery Commuity Fund- Talk It Through
Moondance Foundation
NPTCBC - Food Poverty
Pen Y Cymoedd
Neath Port Talbot - Childcare Sustainability Grant
WCVA Thrive
Community Renewal Fund
Trusthouse
Postcode Lottery
NPTCBC Warm Spaces
Swansea Council
NPT Third Sector Cost of Living
Masonic Charitable Trust Talk2Gether
National Lottery Community Fund Thriving Upwards
Childcare and Early Years Capital Small Grant
Carried forward		 2024
£
178,614
32,455
211,069
2024
£
357,300
2024
£
163,778
-
3,416
619
3,124
19,656
-
-
44,934
5,250
-
-
16,102
14,177
-
4,971
8,800
20,000
30,704
19,569
355,100		 2023
£
119,541
25,622
145,163
2023
£
409,752
2023
£
95,192
58,638
35,963
8,058
-
49,472
18,203
2,010
63,490
-
11,698
26,060
16,166
18,602
1,200
5,000
-
-
-
-
409,752

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES - continued

Brought forward
National Grid Loval Giving Warm Hub
Clyne Council
4.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Childcare Centre
5.
SUPPORT COSTS
Childcare Centre
6.
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation - owned assets
Other operating leases		 Direct
Costs
£
695,773
Other 3
£
788		 2024
£
355,100
1,200
1,000
357,300
Support
costs (see
note 5)
£
10,792
Support
costs
£
10,004
2024
£
4,959
420		 2023
£
409,752
-
-		 2023
£
409,752
-
-
409,752
Totals
£
706,565
Totals
£
10,792
2023
£
5,697
627

7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.

8. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salaries 2024
£
511,960
511,960		 2023
£
475,158
475,158

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

8. STAFF COSTS - continued

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

Management
Childcare
Administration
Maintenance
Community
Casual staff childcare/administration		 2024
6
14
1
1
8
5
35		 2023
6
12
1
1
8
5
33

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

The staff numbers above include part time and full time staff.

9.

10.

COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
145,163
Charitable activities
Childcare Centre
23,541
Total
168,704
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Childcare Centre
221,162
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(52,458)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
137,038
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
84,580
INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024
AMORTISATION
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023		 Restricted
Total
funds
funds
£
£
-
145,163
386,211
409,752
386,211
554,915
385,893
607,055
318
(52,140)
58,616
195,654
58,934
143,514
Computer
software
£
6,336
6,335
1
1

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 April 2023
Additions
At 31 March 2024
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2023
Charge for year
At 31 March 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
12.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade debtors
Other debtors
13.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other loans (see note 15)
Accruals
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
14.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
Other loans (see note 15)		 Equipment
£
48,297
728
49,025
33,449
4,959
38,408
10,617
14,848
2024
2023
£
£
18,885
6,235
6,538
2,720
25,423
8,955
2024
2023
£
£
7,788
-
9,109
11,365
10,176
700
10,351
10,240
1,126
-
40,825
-
79,375
22,305
2024
2023
£
£
-
22,500

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

15. LOANS

An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:

Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Other loans
Amounts falling due in more than five years:
Repayable by instalments:
Other loans more 5yrs instal
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General funds
Designated Funds - Redundancy
Designated Funds - Running Costs
Restricted funds
NPTCBC - Childcare Strategy
BBC Children in Need
National Lottery Community Fund - Talk It
Through
Trusthouse
Postcode Lottery
Masonic Charitable Trust Talk2Gether
TOTAL FUNDS		 At 1.4.23
£
34,580
40,000
10,000
84,580
5,508
34,795
15,668
2,963
-
-
58,934
143,514		 Net
movement
in funds
£
(96,951)
-
-
(96,951)
(5,508)
(34,795)
(15,668)
(189)
4,340
10,575
(41,245)
(138,196)		 2024
£
7,788
-
Transfers
between
funds
£
50,000
(40,000)
(10,000)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 2023
£
-
22,500
At
31.3.24
£
(12,371)
-
-
(12,371)
-
-
-
2,774
4,340
10,575
17,689
5,318

16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General funds
Restricted funds
NPTCBC - Childcare Strategy
BBC Children in Need
NPTCBC Flying Start
Families First - Interplay
NPTCBC Families First
National Lottery Community Fund - Talk It
Through
Trusthouse
Pen Y Cymoedd
Postcode Lottery
Swansea Council - Regional health, social,
wellbeing
NPT Third Sector Cost of Living
Masonic Charitable Trust Talk2Gether
National Lottery Community Fund Thriving
Upwards
Childcare and Early Years Capital Small
Grant
National Grid Loval Giving Warm Hub
NPTCBC Sustainability Grant
NPTC Think Family Partnership
Clyne Council
TOTAL FUNDS		 Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
211,069
(308,020)
(96,951)
163,778
(169,286)
(5,508)
-
(34,795)
(34,795)
3,250
(3,250)
-
3,416
(3,416)
-
3,124
(3,124)
-
19,656
(35,324)
(15,668)
16,102
(16,291)
(189)
44,934
(44,934)
-
14,177
(9,837)
4,340
4,971
(4,971)
-
8,800
(8,800)
-
20,000
(9,425)
10,575
30,704
(30,704)
-
19,569
(19,569)
-
1,200
(1,200)
-
2,000
(2,000)
-
619
(619)
-
1,000
(1,000)
-
357,300
(398,545)
(41,245)
568,369
(706,565)
(138,196)

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General funds
Designated Funds - Redundancy
Designated Funds - Running Costs
Designated Funds - Major Repairs
Designated Funds - Food Bank
Restricted funds
NPTCBC - Childcare Strategy
BBC Children in Need
Ffynon Oer
National Lottery Community Fund - Talk It
Through
NPTCBC Cabinet Funding
Tesco Community Grant
IFAN Grant
WCVA Thrive
Trusthouse
TOTAL FUNDS		 At 1.4.22
£
11,550
40,000
60,000
25,000
488
137,038
-
13,140
2,000
8,892
2,000
1,000
12
31,572
-
58,616
195,654		 Net
movement
in funds
£
(52,458)
-
-
-
-
(52,458)
5,508
21,655
(2,000)
6,776
(2,000)
(1,000)
(12)
(31,572)
2,963
318
(52,140)		 Transfers
between
funds
£
75,488
-
(50,000)
(25,000)
(488)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 At
31.3.23
£
34,580
40,000
10,000
-
-
84,580
5,508
34,795
-
15,668
-
-
-
-
2,963
58,934
143,514

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General funds
Restricted funds
NPTCBC - Childcare Strategy
BBC Children in Need
Ffynon Oer
Families First - Interplay
National Lottery Community Fund - Talk It
Through
NPTCBC Food Poverty
NPTCBC Playworks
NPTCBC Cabinet Funding
Tesco Community Grant
IFAN Grant
WCVA Thrive
Community renewal Fund
Trusthouse
Pen Y Cymoedd
Postcode Lottery
NPTCBC Warm Spaces
Swansea Council - Regional health, social,
wellbeing
TOTAL FUNDS		 Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
168,704
(221,162)
(52,458)
95,192
(89,684)
5,508
58,638
(36,983)
21,655
-
(2,000)
(2,000)
35,963
(35,963)
-
49,472
(42,696)
6,776
2,010
(2,010)
-
2,720
(2,720)
-
-
(2,000)
(2,000)
-
(1,000)
(1,000)
-
(12)
(12)
11,698
(43,270)
(31,572)
26,060
(26,060)
-
16,166
(13,203)
2,963
63,490
(63,490)
-
18,602
(18,602)
-
1,200
(1,200)
-
5,000
(5,000)
-
386,211
(385,893)
318
554,915
(607,055)
(52,140)

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Net Transfers
movement between At
At 1.4.22 in funds funds 31.3.24
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General funds 11,550 (149,409) 125,488 (12,371)
Designated Funds - Redundancy 40,000 - (40,000) -
Designated Funds - Running Costs 60,000 - (60,000) -
Designated Funds - Major Repairs 25,000 - (25,000) -
Designated Funds - Food Bank 488 - (488) -
137,038 (149,409) - (12,371)
Restricted funds
BBC Children in Need 13,140 (13,140) - -
Ffynon Oer 2,000 (2,000) - -
National Lottery Community Fund - Talk It
Through 8,892 (8,892) - -
NPTCBC Cabinet Funding 2,000 (2,000) - -
Tesco Community Grant 1,000 (1,000) - -
IFAN Grant 12 (12) - -
WCVA Thrive 31,572 (31,572) - -
Trusthouse - 2,774 - 2,774
Postcode Lottery - 4,340 - 4,340
Masonic Charitable Trust Talk2Gether - 10,575 - 10,575
58,616 (40,927) - 17,689
TOTAL FUNDS 195,654 (190,336) - 5,318

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General funds 379,773 (529,182) (149,409)
Restricted funds
NPTCBC - Childcare Strategy 258,970 (258,970) -
BBC Children in Need 58,638 (71,778) (13,140)
Ffynon Oer - (2,000) (2,000)
NPTCBC Flying Start 3,250 (3,250) -
Families First - Interplay 39,379 (39,379) -
NPTCBC Families First 3,124 (3,124) -
National Lottery Community Fund - Talk It
Through 69,128 (78,020) (8,892)
NPTCBC Food Poverty 2,010 (2,010) -
NPTCBC Playworks 2,720 (2,720) -
NPTCBC Cabinet Funding - (2,000) (2,000)
Tesco Community Grant - (1,000) (1,000)
IFAN Grant - (12) (12)
WCVA Thrive 11,698 (43,270) (31,572)
Community renewal Fund 26,060 (26,060) -
Trusthouse 32,268 (29,494) 2,774
Pen Y Cymoedd 108,424 (108,424) -
Postcode Lottery 32,779 (28,439) 4,340
NPTCBC Warm Spaces 1,200 (1,200) -
Swansea Council - Regional health, social,
wellbeing 9,971 (9,971) -
NPT Third Sector Cost of Living 8,800 (8,800) -
Masonic Charitable Trust Talk2Gether 20,000 (9,425) 10,575
National Lottery Community Fund Thriving
Upwards 30,704 (30,704) -
Childcare and Early Years Capital Small
Grant 19,569 (19,569) -
National Grid Loval Giving Warm Hub 1,200 (1,200) -
NPTCBC Sustainability Grant 2,000 (2,000) -
NPTC Think Family Partnership 619 (619) -
Clyne Council 1,000 (1,000) -
743,511 (784,438) (40,927)
TOTAL FUNDS 1,123,284 (1,313,620) (190,336)

Details of the above funds can be found in the financial review of the Trustees Report.

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17. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2024 (2023: £nil).

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RESOLVEN BUILDING BLOCKS

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2024 2023
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Fees 178,614 119,541
Other Income 32,455 25,622
211,069 145,163
Charitable activities
Grants 357,300 409,752
Total incoming resources 568,369 554,915
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Staff costs 511,960 475,158
Room hire 420 627
Water Rates 2,385 2,756
Insurance 9,429 7,764
Light and heat 9,357 10,476
Telephone and internet 3,480 1,503
Postage and stationery 825 1,523
Travel & Transport 6,418 3,393
Training 5,078 8,935
Equipment & Toys 10,955 10,996
Advertising 1,933 2,225
Refreshments 4,716 6,658
Printing & Photocopying 9,140 7,122
Repairs, maintenance & cleaning 33,027 19,990
Subscriptions 569 1,554
Security & Alarms 5,602 5,265
Waste Collection 798 1,501
General consumables 6,315 2,608
Fundraising 1,453 1,351
Bank charges 19 -
Recruitment Costs 2,082 2,218
Subcontractors 61,019 14,916
Computer Software costs 3,834 4,123
Depreciation 4,959 5,697
695,773 598,359
Support costs
Other 3
Bank loan interest 788 -
Support costs
Accountancy and legal fees 10,004 8,696
Total resources expended 706,565 607,055
Net expenditure (138,196) (52,140)

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04589051 REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1101314

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

FOR

RESOLVEN BUILDING BLOCKS

Bevan Buckland LLP Ground Floor Cardigan House Castle Court Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA7 9LA

RESOLVEN BUILDING BLOCKS

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 6
Independent Examiner's Report 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9 to 10
Cash Flow Statement 11
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 12
Notes to the Financial Statements 13 to 24
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 25

RESOLVEN BUILDING BLOCKS

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Working Name: Building Blocks Family Centre

Vision

Building the foundations of our family's futures

Mission Statement

Building Blocks Family Centre provides a dedicated family service in the Neath Port Talbot area including family support, childcare, youth provision and training.

We aim to:

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RESOLVEN BUILDING BLOCKS

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and activities We achieve our aims by delivering:

Service Description
Talk it Through Counselling
sessions
tailored
specifically
for
children
and
young
people
with
disabilities.
Wellbeing 4 Me A term time service that offers weekly play sessions for children and
young
people
with
a
disability.
Parent
toddler
sessions
are
delivered
for
families
with
children
aged
0-3,
to
help
encourage
and
support
their
child's
development
and
work
towards
their
early
year's
milestones.
The
sessions
offer
the
opportunity
for
them
to
socialise
together, make new friends, build confidence and increase their
overall wellbeing.
Talk together We
support
children
0
-
5
years
with
their
speech,
language
and
communication
needs
by
offering
a
fun
and
nurturing
environment,
with a range of play activities that help promote children's
development.
Forward Steps Provides families who have a child/child
with a disability
with support
to
help
strengthen
families,
and
work
with
them
to
provide
tailored
support to suit their needs including therapeutic emotional support.
Growth and Mindset & Thriving Provides
children
aged
9-12
years
a Mindfulness
Club
delivered
face
Upwards to face in schools, one to one support for children with disabilities
and
their
parents.
Food bank Offering
a delivery
service once a week to our families
across Neath
Port Talbot which is manned by our volunteers and staff.
Childcare We
offer
affordable
and
subsidised
childcare
for
children
aged
0-12
years for parents to return to education, work and volunteering.
Specialised One-To-One We provide one to one childcare support for disabled children.
Disabled Childcare
Family Hub We
have
provided
a
family
hub
where
families
are
able
to
access
parenting
and
family
support
at
our
centre
and
enabled
them
to
access
a
variety
of
different
services
such
warm
hub,
family
support,
play
therapy,
training
and
family
contact
space.
Parent Connect A
service
to
help
parents
connect
with
one
another
through
coffee
mornings and parent and child activities, and one to one support
provided by a parenting worker to help empower parents and give
them the skills to help navigate family life.
Play
Sessions		 Open access play sessions for children aged 4-12 during the school
holidays.

Public benefit

During the year the Charity had due regard to the commission’s public benefit guidance.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

The charity has had a very good year delivering on all our objects and funded projects.

Key Achievements

  1. We have supported 365 children with disabilities or additional needs to help improve their quality of life through the development of social skills, speech, language and communication skills, confidence, self-esteem and independence skills.

  2. We have supported 1113 parents to help improve their parenting skills and their quality of life to help give their children the best start in life.

  3. We have supported 276 adults and 193 children to gain access to our food bank provision and providing 168 food parcels to families living in food poverty across Neath Port Talbot.

  4. 154 packed lunches provided to children during school holidays and 135 individuals accessing warm meals during the cold months. 100 warm packs provided to families during the winter months.

  5. 215 children and young people accessed dedicated support with their mental health and well-being.

  6. We have provided 3190 childcare sessions for children with 80% of those sessions being filled in order to help build their early years development skills

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal funding sources

We would like to thank all our funders who have supported us over the past year. Without their continued support, we would not be able to provide our dedicated services.

National Lottery Community Fund Pen Y Cymoedd Community Fund The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Services Masonic Charitable Foundation Postcode Lottery Trust Moondance Foundation Oakdale Trust

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council - Families First (Consortium with Interplay)

We also have a consortium to deliver Lot 5 of the Families First Neath Port Talbot contract where we successfully secured the contract to deliver Wellbeing 4 Me To improve the well-being of Children and Young People with disabilities through the provision of a range of opportunities to develop their social, emotional, and learning skills.

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council - Families First

Families First is a Welsh Government programme designed to improve outcomes for Children, Young People and Families. It places an emphasis on early intervention, prevention and providing support for Families, rather than individuals. The aim of the programme is to provide early support for Families with the aim of preventing problems escalating.

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council - Playworks Holiday Project

The grant provided funding to deliver open access play sessions for children aged 4-12 during the school holidays in Resolven and Clyne.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council - Warm Hub

Used to help towards the costs of running our warm hub.

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council - Childcare and Early Years Capital Grant Scheme We received funding to purchase new equipment for children and replace two fire doors.

Neath Port Talbot CVS

NPT Third Sector Cost of Living Grant

The funding enabled us to continue to deliver our family hub provision during a difficult period for families and through the Family Hub they have been able to access support, advice and support in relation to food poverty.

The National Lottery Community Fund

Community Fund

The funding has been secured to deliver one-to-one support for children with disabilities to help improve their emotional resilience, child development skills including supporting the parents to implement strategies in the home to improve the quality of life of the whole family.

Awards for all Wales

The funding enabled us to deliver a family hub to support families during the cost of living crisis,

The grant was used to deliver our 'Journey to Wellbeing Project' which offered a range of workshops which were delivered by a part time well-being worker and specialist trainers to cover a range of topics to help individuals manage their health and wellbeing.

The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation

We secured funding to deliver our 'Parent Connect' Project where a parenting officer provides one to one support to help empower parents and give them the skills to help navigate family life, and also organises parent and child activities and coffee mornings to connect families.

Masonic Charitable Foundation

The funding has been provided to deliver the Talk2Gether project. This service is providing a fun and nurturing environment, with a range of play activities that will help promote children's development in speech, language, and communication skills.

Moondance Foundation and Oakdale Trust

The funding has enabled us to provide counselling to children and young people with disabilities.

Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund - Vision Fund

Pen Y Cymoedd have fully funded our 'Growth & Mindset' project that works with children from the age of 0 - 12 years of age to help them re-build their emotional resilience, self-esteem and confidence which had been devastated by the pandemic. The service provides mindfulness clubs in schools for children aged 9-12 years, one to one support for children with disabilities, and also parent support.

Postcode Lottery Trust

The funding enabled us to deliver a family hub to support families during the cost of living crisis,

National Grid - Local Giving Fund

The funding enabled us to deliver our warm hub service during the colder months providing warm packs, support around energy saving and a place to keep warm.

Reserves policy

Resolven Building Blocks aims to build up reserves in future years to enable it to continue and expand the services they currently provide and develop new projects in the future. This policy will be reviewed annually or when significant changes occur within the organisation

At the end of the period the charity had negative reserves. We are working to increase that by decreasing running costs where possible and seeking out new funding opportunities. We aim to build up unrestricted funds to cover (1) redundancy payments to employees. (2) to cover four months running costs.(3) to cover running costs of the food bank from donations.

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RESOLVEN BUILDING BLOCKS

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Results for the year

The charity's Statement of Financial Activities is shown on page 9 and comprises unrestricted and restricted funds, being those provided to assist in furthering the general objects of the company. An income and expenditure account is also included in Appendix 1.

GOING CONCERN AND FUTURE PLANS

Since the Covid pandemic we have started to see a rise in childcare numbers meaning our charitable income is slowly climbing. However, alongside this we have been dealing with the cost of living crisis with increasing costs to the charity as well as seeing funding dramatically being reduced and with competition high in the sector in securing grants. This has also placed a strain on services where there has been more demand for our support however we have decreasing funds. We are continually striving to generate funds in other ways but the climate is tough. We have reserves that we can draw upon on and the trustees believe that we remain a going concern. We are aiming to deliver Flying Start sessions at the childcare session a Welsh Government childcare initiative which will also aid us in sustaining our future.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 13 November 2002 and registered as a charity on 22 December 2003. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The directors of the company are also charity Trustees for the purpose of charity law. The rules regarding the number of directors and their appointment, reappointment and removal are contained in the Articles of Association to which reference should be made. New Trustees are appointed by the Board of Trustees.

Organisational structure

Resolven Building Blocks is managed by a board of trustees with the day to day running carried out by Ceri Pritchard, Centre Manager (35 hours per week). There are two Childcare Manager's in post that job share in order to comply with CIW regulations and manage the childcare service.

Induction and training of new trustees

All new members meet with the Centre Manager and are given an introduction to the Charity and to the work of the Committee. Appropriate training material and information is distributed. Training opportunities are highlighted to committee members. Committee members are eligible for suitable further training if required. The Committee also held a Trustees and Staff Development session during the year.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

04589051 (Not specified/Other)

Registered Charity number

1101314

Registered office

Resolven ICC Resolven Neath Neath Port Talbot SA11 4AB

Trustees

Mrs N S Gnojek Mrs J M Harris Miss H Morgan Mrs R Parfitt (appointed 30.11.23) Mrs J Howes (resigned 24.11.23) Mr N Francis Mrs C Williams Miss C Mead (terminated 24.11.23) Miss C O'Reilly

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RESOLVEN BUILDING BLOCKS

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Company Secretary

Mrs J M Harris

Independent Examiner

Bevan Buckland LLP Ground Floor Cardigan House Castle Court Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA7 9LA

Bankers

The Co-operative Bank P.O. Box 250 Delf house Southway Skelmersdale WN8 6WT.

FUNDS HELD AS CUSTODIAN FOR OTHERS

None.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:

........................................................................... Mrs N S Gnojek - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF RESOLVEN BUILDING BLOCKS

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Resolven Building Blocks ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  2. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  3. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Henry Lloyd Davies

Bevan Buckland LLP Ground Floor Cardigan House Castle Court Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA7 9LA

Date: .............................................

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RESOLVEN BUILDING BLOCKS

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
211,069
Charitable activities
3
Childcare Centre
-
Total
211,069
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
4
Childcare Centre
308,020
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(96,951)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
84,580
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
(12,371)		 Restricted
funds
£
-
357,300
357,300
398,545
(41,245)
58,934
17,689		 2024
Total
funds
£
211,069
357,300
568,369
706,565
(138,196)
143,514
5,318		 2023
Total
funds
£
145,163
409,752
554,915
607,055
(52,140)
195,654
143,514

CONTINUING OPERATIONS

All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities.

The results of the year derive from the continuing activities and there are no gains or losses other than those shown above.

The notes form part of these financial statements

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BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2024

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible assets
10
1
Tangible assets
11
10,617
10,618
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
12
25,423
Cash at bank
(9,862)
15,561
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13
(38,550)
NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)
(22,989)
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
(12,371)
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year
14
-
NET ASSETS
(12,371)
FUNDS
16
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
58,514
58,514
(40,825)
17,689
17,689
-
17,689		 2024
Total
funds
£
1
10,617
10,618
25,423
48,652
74,075
(79,375)
(5,300)
5,318
-
5,318
(12,371)
17,689
5,318		 2023
Total
funds
£
1
14,848
14,849
8,955
164,515
173,470
(22,305)
151,165
166,014
(22,500)
143,514
84,580
58,934
143,514

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

The notes form part of these financial statements

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BALANCE SHEET - continued 31 MARCH 2024

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:

.............................................

N S Gnojek - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Interest paid
Net cash used in operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Net cash used in investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
reporting period		 2024
£
(114,347)
(788)
(115,135)
(728)
(728)
(115,863)
164,515
48,652		 2023
£
(70,711)
-
(70,711)
(5,514)
(5,514)
(76,225)
240,740
164,515

The notes form part of these financial statements

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NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET EXPENDITURE TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net expenditure for the reporting period (as per the Statement of
Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Interest paid
Increase in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Net cash used in operations		 2024
£
(138,196)
4,959
788
(16,468)
34,570
(114,347)		 2023
£
(52,140)
5,697
-
(1,440)
(22,828)
(70,711)

2.

ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS

At 1.4.23 Cash flow At 31.3.24
£ £ £
Net cash
Cash at bank 164,515 (115,863) 48,652
164,515 (115,863) 48,652
Debt
Debts falling due within 1 year - (7,788) (7,788)
Debts falling due after 1 year (22,500) 22,500 -
(22,500) 14,712 (7,788)
Total 142,015 (101,151) 40,864

The notes form part of these financial statements

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Intangible fixed assets

Amortisation is provided at an annual rate of 33% in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Equipment - 20% on cost

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

Capital Grants

Grants received which are used to purchase capital items are treated as restricted funds in the balance sheet and released to the income and expenditure account over the life of the asset to which they relate.

Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments held within a deposit or similar account.

Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

Creditors

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Going Concern

Since the Covid pandemic the charity has started to see a rise in childcare numbers meaning its charitable income is slowly climbing. However, alongside this the charity has been dealing with the cost of living crisis with increasing costs to the charity as well as seeing funding dramatically being reduced and with competition high in the sector in securing grants. This has also placed a strain on services where there has been more demand for the charity's support however it has decreasing funds. The charity is continually striving to generate funds in other ways but the climate is tough. The charity is aiming to deliver Flying Start sessions at the childcare centre. This is a Welsh Government childcare initiative which will also aid the charity in sustaining its future.

At the end of the period the charity has negative unrestricted reserves. The trustees are aware of the situation and the need to increase the reserves. They have implemented cost cutting measures including reduced staff hours and redundancies after the end of the period. They are also investigating and applying for new funding opportunities. The trustees therefore believe that the charity remains a going concern but will continue to closely monitor the situation.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

3.

Fees
Other Income
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Grants
Childcare Centre
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
NPTCBC- Families First
BBC Children in Need
Families First - Interplay
NPT Other grants
NPTCBC - Forward steps
National Lottery Commuity Fund- Talk It Through
Moondance Foundation
NPTCBC - Food Poverty
Pen Y Cymoedd
Neath Port Talbot - Childcare Sustainability Grant
WCVA Thrive
Community Renewal Fund
Trusthouse
Postcode Lottery
NPTCBC Warm Spaces
Swansea Council
NPT Third Sector Cost of Living
Masonic Charitable Trust Talk2Gether
National Lottery Community Fund Thriving Upwards
Childcare and Early Years Capital Small Grant
Carried forward		 2024
£
178,614
32,455
211,069
2024
£
357,300
2024
£
163,778
-
3,416
619
3,124
19,656
-
-
44,934
5,250
-
-
16,102
14,177
-
4,971
8,800
20,000
30,704
19,569
355,100		 2023
£
119,541
25,622
145,163
2023
£
409,752
2023
£
95,192
58,638
35,963
8,058
-
49,472
18,203
2,010
63,490
-
11,698
26,060
16,166
18,602
1,200
5,000
-
-
-
-
409,752

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES - continued

Brought forward
National Grid Loval Giving Warm Hub
Clyne Council
4.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Childcare Centre
5.
SUPPORT COSTS
Childcare Centre
6.
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation - owned assets
Other operating leases		 Direct
Costs
£
695,773
Other 3
£
788		 2024
£
355,100
1,200
1,000
357,300
Support
costs (see
note 5)
£
10,792
Support
costs
£
10,004
2024
£
4,959
420		 2023
£
409,752
-
-		 2023
£
409,752
-
-
409,752
Totals
£
706,565
Totals
£
10,792
2023
£
5,697
627

7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.

8. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salaries 2024
£
511,960
511,960		 2023
£
475,158
475,158

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8. STAFF COSTS - continued

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

Management
Childcare
Administration
Maintenance
Community
Casual staff childcare/administration		 2024
6
14
1
1
8
5
35		 2023
6
12
1
1
8
5
33

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

The staff numbers above include part time and full time staff.

9.

10.

COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
145,163
Charitable activities
Childcare Centre
23,541
Total
168,704
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Childcare Centre
221,162
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(52,458)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
137,038
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
84,580
INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024
AMORTISATION
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023		 Restricted
Total
funds
funds
£
£
-
145,163
386,211
409,752
386,211
554,915
385,893
607,055
318
(52,140)
58,616
195,654
58,934
143,514
Computer
software
£
6,336
6,335
1
1

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 April 2023
Additions
At 31 March 2024
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2023
Charge for year
At 31 March 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
12.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade debtors
Other debtors
13.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other loans (see note 15)
Accruals
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
14.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
Other loans (see note 15)		 Equipment
£
48,297
728
49,025
33,449
4,959
38,408
10,617
14,848
2024
2023
£
£
18,885
6,235
6,538
2,720
25,423
8,955
2024
2023
£
£
7,788
-
9,109
11,365
10,176
700
10,351
10,240
1,126
-
40,825
-
79,375
22,305
2024
2023
£
£
-
22,500

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

15. LOANS

An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:

Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Other loans
Amounts falling due in more than five years:
Repayable by instalments:
Other loans more 5yrs instal
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General funds
Designated Funds - Redundancy
Designated Funds - Running Costs
Restricted funds
NPTCBC - Childcare Strategy
BBC Children in Need
National Lottery Community Fund - Talk It
Through
Trusthouse
Postcode Lottery
Masonic Charitable Trust Talk2Gether
TOTAL FUNDS		 At 1.4.23
£
34,580
40,000
10,000
84,580
5,508
34,795
15,668
2,963
-
-
58,934
143,514		 Net
movement
in funds
£
(96,951)
-
-
(96,951)
(5,508)
(34,795)
(15,668)
(189)
4,340
10,575
(41,245)
(138,196)		 2024
£
7,788
-
Transfers
between
funds
£
50,000
(40,000)
(10,000)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 2023
£
-
22,500
At
31.3.24
£
(12,371)
-
-
(12,371)
-
-
-
2,774
4,340
10,575
17,689
5,318

16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

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16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General funds
Restricted funds
NPTCBC - Childcare Strategy
BBC Children in Need
NPTCBC Flying Start
Families First - Interplay
NPTCBC Families First
National Lottery Community Fund - Talk It
Through
Trusthouse
Pen Y Cymoedd
Postcode Lottery
Swansea Council - Regional health, social,
wellbeing
NPT Third Sector Cost of Living
Masonic Charitable Trust Talk2Gether
National Lottery Community Fund Thriving
Upwards
Childcare and Early Years Capital Small
Grant
National Grid Loval Giving Warm Hub
NPTCBC Sustainability Grant
NPTC Think Family Partnership
Clyne Council
TOTAL FUNDS		 Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
211,069
(308,020)
(96,951)
163,778
(169,286)
(5,508)
-
(34,795)
(34,795)
3,250
(3,250)
-
3,416
(3,416)
-
3,124
(3,124)
-
19,656
(35,324)
(15,668)
16,102
(16,291)
(189)
44,934
(44,934)
-
14,177
(9,837)
4,340
4,971
(4,971)
-
8,800
(8,800)
-
20,000
(9,425)
10,575
30,704
(30,704)
-
19,569
(19,569)
-
1,200
(1,200)
-
2,000
(2,000)
-
619
(619)
-
1,000
(1,000)
-
357,300
(398,545)
(41,245)
568,369
(706,565)
(138,196)

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16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General funds
Designated Funds - Redundancy
Designated Funds - Running Costs
Designated Funds - Major Repairs
Designated Funds - Food Bank
Restricted funds
NPTCBC - Childcare Strategy
BBC Children in Need
Ffynon Oer
National Lottery Community Fund - Talk It
Through
NPTCBC Cabinet Funding
Tesco Community Grant
IFAN Grant
WCVA Thrive
Trusthouse
TOTAL FUNDS		 At 1.4.22
£
11,550
40,000
60,000
25,000
488
137,038
-
13,140
2,000
8,892
2,000
1,000
12
31,572
-
58,616
195,654		 Net
movement
in funds
£
(52,458)
-
-
-
-
(52,458)
5,508
21,655
(2,000)
6,776
(2,000)
(1,000)
(12)
(31,572)
2,963
318
(52,140)		 Transfers
between
funds
£
75,488
-
(50,000)
(25,000)
(488)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 At
31.3.23
£
34,580
40,000
10,000
-
-
84,580
5,508
34,795
-
15,668
-
-
-
-
2,963
58,934
143,514

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General funds
Restricted funds
NPTCBC - Childcare Strategy
BBC Children in Need
Ffynon Oer
Families First - Interplay
National Lottery Community Fund - Talk It
Through
NPTCBC Food Poverty
NPTCBC Playworks
NPTCBC Cabinet Funding
Tesco Community Grant
IFAN Grant
WCVA Thrive
Community renewal Fund
Trusthouse
Pen Y Cymoedd
Postcode Lottery
NPTCBC Warm Spaces
Swansea Council - Regional health, social,
wellbeing
TOTAL FUNDS		 Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
168,704
(221,162)
(52,458)
95,192
(89,684)
5,508
58,638
(36,983)
21,655
-
(2,000)
(2,000)
35,963
(35,963)
-
49,472
(42,696)
6,776
2,010
(2,010)
-
2,720
(2,720)
-
-
(2,000)
(2,000)
-
(1,000)
(1,000)
-
(12)
(12)
11,698
(43,270)
(31,572)
26,060
(26,060)
-
16,166
(13,203)
2,963
63,490
(63,490)
-
18,602
(18,602)
-
1,200
(1,200)
-
5,000
(5,000)
-
386,211
(385,893)
318
554,915
(607,055)
(52,140)

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Net Transfers
movement between At
At 1.4.22 in funds funds 31.3.24
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General funds 11,550 (149,409) 125,488 (12,371)
Designated Funds - Redundancy 40,000 - (40,000) -
Designated Funds - Running Costs 60,000 - (60,000) -
Designated Funds - Major Repairs 25,000 - (25,000) -
Designated Funds - Food Bank 488 - (488) -
137,038 (149,409) - (12,371)
Restricted funds
BBC Children in Need 13,140 (13,140) - -
Ffynon Oer 2,000 (2,000) - -
National Lottery Community Fund - Talk It
Through 8,892 (8,892) - -
NPTCBC Cabinet Funding 2,000 (2,000) - -
Tesco Community Grant 1,000 (1,000) - -
IFAN Grant 12 (12) - -
WCVA Thrive 31,572 (31,572) - -
Trusthouse - 2,774 - 2,774
Postcode Lottery - 4,340 - 4,340
Masonic Charitable Trust Talk2Gether - 10,575 - 10,575
58,616 (40,927) - 17,689
TOTAL FUNDS 195,654 (190,336) - 5,318

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General funds 379,773 (529,182) (149,409)
Restricted funds
NPTCBC - Childcare Strategy 258,970 (258,970) -
BBC Children in Need 58,638 (71,778) (13,140)
Ffynon Oer - (2,000) (2,000)
NPTCBC Flying Start 3,250 (3,250) -
Families First - Interplay 39,379 (39,379) -
NPTCBC Families First 3,124 (3,124) -
National Lottery Community Fund - Talk It
Through 69,128 (78,020) (8,892)
NPTCBC Food Poverty 2,010 (2,010) -
NPTCBC Playworks 2,720 (2,720) -
NPTCBC Cabinet Funding - (2,000) (2,000)
Tesco Community Grant - (1,000) (1,000)
IFAN Grant - (12) (12)
WCVA Thrive 11,698 (43,270) (31,572)
Community renewal Fund 26,060 (26,060) -
Trusthouse 32,268 (29,494) 2,774
Pen Y Cymoedd 108,424 (108,424) -
Postcode Lottery 32,779 (28,439) 4,340
NPTCBC Warm Spaces 1,200 (1,200) -
Swansea Council - Regional health, social,
wellbeing 9,971 (9,971) -
NPT Third Sector Cost of Living 8,800 (8,800) -
Masonic Charitable Trust Talk2Gether 20,000 (9,425) 10,575
National Lottery Community Fund Thriving
Upwards 30,704 (30,704) -
Childcare and Early Years Capital Small
Grant 19,569 (19,569) -
National Grid Loval Giving Warm Hub 1,200 (1,200) -
NPTCBC Sustainability Grant 2,000 (2,000) -
NPTC Think Family Partnership 619 (619) -
Clyne Council 1,000 (1,000) -
743,511 (784,438) (40,927)
TOTAL FUNDS 1,123,284 (1,313,620) (190,336)

Details of the above funds can be found in the financial review of the Trustees Report.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

17. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2024 (2023: £nil).

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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2024 2023
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Fees 178,614 119,541
Other Income 32,455 25,622
211,069 145,163
Charitable activities
Grants 357,300 409,752
Total incoming resources 568,369 554,915
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Staff costs 511,960 475,158
Room hire 420 627
Water Rates 2,385 2,756
Insurance 9,429 7,764
Light and heat 9,357 10,476
Telephone and internet 3,480 1,503
Postage and stationery 825 1,523
Travel & Transport 6,418 3,393
Training 5,078 8,935
Equipment & Toys 10,955 10,996
Advertising 1,933 2,225
Refreshments 4,716 6,658
Printing & Photocopying 9,140 7,122
Repairs, maintenance & cleaning 33,027 19,990
Subscriptions 569 1,554
Security & Alarms 5,602 5,265
Waste Collection 798 1,501
General consumables 6,315 2,608
Fundraising 1,453 1,351
Bank charges 19 -
Recruitment Costs 2,082 2,218
Subcontractors 61,019 14,916
Computer Software costs 3,834 4,123
Depreciation 4,959 5,697
695,773 598,359
Support costs
Other 3
Bank loan interest 788 -
Support costs
Accountancy and legal fees 10,004 8,696
Total resources expended 706,565 607,055
Net expenditure (138,196) (52,140)

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