CYFRIFWYR SIARTREDIG
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Charity registration number-. 1101351
Lampeter Family Centre
Annual Report and Financial Statement5
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

Lampeter Family Centre
Contents (continued)
Reference and Administrative Detai15
Tru5tees' Report
2to5
Statement of Tru5tees' Re5pon5ibilitie5
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
8alance Sheet
Note5 to the Financial Statement5
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Lampeter Family Centre
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
Mr5 Eiry Morgan
Miss Victoria Hackett
Mr5 Nicola Edwardes
Mr5 Annwen Jone5
Mr5 Ann Bowen Morgan
Mr5 Rhian Davies
Principal Office
Lampeter Family Centre
Church House
High Street
Lampeter
Ceredigion
SA48 78U
Charity Registration Number
1101351
Bankers
HSBC
Harford Square
Lampeter
SA48 70U
Natwest
59 King Street
Carmarthen
SA31 IAN
Independent Examiner
PJE, Accountants & Advisors
23 College Street
Lampeter
Ceredigion
SA48 7DY

Lampeter Family Centre
Trustees, Report
The trustees, who are dirertors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report togÈthÈr with the financial
statÈmÈnts of the charitable company for thÈ year Ènded 31 March 2023.
Strudure. Governance and Management
Lampeter Family Centre is a Charity govÈrned by a constitution as adopted in 2004 and amended in 2015. It Is re8istÈred
as a charity with the Charity Commisslon.
The aims and objÈttives of the charity are, In Lampeter and surrounding districts..
Al To advantÈ Èducation and protect and prÈsÈrvÈ emotional and psycholo8ltal health by the provision of a family
cÈntrÈ for the support of thosÈ in need of such facilities.
Bl The Association shall bÈ non-party in politics.
Cl To Èstablish thÉ family cÈntrÈ and to maintain and managÈ the samÈ (whether alone or in co-operation with any local
authority or othÉr person or body) in furthÈrance of these objÉctivÈs.
Appolntment of Trustees
TrusteÈs are appointed as set out in thÈ constitution of the charity. Professionals and sÈrvicÈ usÈrs within the
community, who have a personal intÈrÈst in thÈ charity, are invitÈd to join thÈ management tommittÉÈ.
Nomination forms are completed and applicants are voted onto the committee as appropriate. committee members can
also bÈ to-optÈd when appropriatÈ.
Organlsatlon Strudure
TrusteÈs- Plant Dewl- Coordinator- Staff and volunteers
TrusteÈs are consulted on aspÈtts of accounting, polities and procedures and Involved In the detislon-making regarding
thÈ running of thÉ Charity. ThÉ Co-ordinator is responsible for keeping order of filÈs. officÈ work and ovÈr-sÈeing all other
day-to-day activitiÈs at thÈ cÈntre.
Related Partles
Plant Dewi are appointed by the Family Centre Mana8ÈmÈnt Committee to manage the Co-ordinator and the day to day
running of thÈ Family CÈntrÈ.
Rlsk Management
LampÈtÈr Family CentrÈ Conducts risk assÈssments bÈfore undÈrtaking any attivitiÈs or Èvents and ensures that
appropriatÈ DBS Chec￿ arÉ undertaken forthosÈ working with children or vulnÈrable adults. Financial risks havÈ been
reviÈwÈd and protÈdurÈs put in place accordingly. The trustees have Èstablished a resÈrves poliry to be hÈld in line with
the idÈntifiÈd risks.
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Lampeter Family Centre
Trustees, Report {continued}
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The object of the charity is about prevention and early intenfention.
The constitution states the objectives as
Al To advance educatlon and protect and prÈservÈ emotional and psycholo8ltal health by the provision of a family centre
forthe support of thosÉ in neÈd of such facilities.
Bl The Association shall bÈ non-party in politics.
Cl To Èstablish thÉ family cÈntrÈ and to maintain and managÈ the samÈ (whether alone or in co-operation with any local
authority or othÉr person or body) in furthÈrance of these objÉctivÈs.
The charity works in partnership with parents and carers. It empowers them in ordÈrto better cope wlth family life and
thÈreforÈ gives their childrÉn a bÈttÈr start in life.
The Aims of the Family Centre is to ensure chlldren..
• HavÈ a flying start in life
Have a rangÈ of Èducation and lÈarnin8 OPPOrtunitiÈs
Enjoy thÉ best possible hÉalth, free from abusÈ
Have access to play, leisurÈ and cultural activities
Are listÈnÉd to and rÈspÉctÈd and have thelr identity recognlsed
Have a safÈ home and community
Are not disadvanta8Èd by poverty
The objÈctives forthÈ next year are to tontinuÈ to..
provide a safe, warm and welcoming Ènvironment
provide actÈss to various play È4uipmÈnt and artivities
offÉr training and support to families
provide opportunitiÈs to go on trips and outin8S
provide open-door policy whÉrÈ evÈryonÉ is welcomed
• tontlnue outreach work to identify isolated families
At thÉ Family CentrÉ Staff provide a safÈ quality sÈrvicÈ. Staff provide an opportunityto actÉss information and othÈr
sÉrvices that they may rÉquirÉ in ordÈrto meÈt thÉir individual nÈÉds. WÈ offer support to parÈnts whilÈ caring for their
children and try to relieve strÈss and anxiety within thÉ family. Through quÈstionnairÈs and Èvaluation forms parents
have told us that through attending the Family CÈntre their familiÈs have gained..
improvÈd social and support nÉtworks
improvÈd skills on positive parÉnting
improvÈd rÉlationships
improvÈd rÉsilientÈ
incrÉasÈd confidÈncÈ and sÈlf-ÈstÈÈm
incrÈasÈd access to community resources
Publlc Benefft
The public bÉnÈfit through having a sÈrvicÈ that provides families with childrÉn agÉd 0-4 yÈars10-11 during school
holidays) with freÈ accÈss to a wide variety of play activities, frÈÉ actrÈditÉd trainingltoursÈs on parenting skills,
frÈÈ trips and outings, and an open-door polity promotin8 Èqual opportunities for all families.
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Lampeter Family Centre
Trustees, Report {continued}
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Than￿ to the lifting of thÈ Covid rÈgulations, LampÈter Family Centre is now deliverin8 the service in line with the
organisation's Aims and ObjÈrtives under the umbrella of Plant DÈWI.
A new co-ordinator and support worker were appointed in July 2022 and started in post In SÈptÈmbÈr 2022.
ThÈ Co-ordinator, with the support of the TrusteÈs, Plant DÉWI Ènsures that the Family Centre is able to provide
a service to local familiÈs, involving thÉ local community wherever possible.
Activities are hÈld in the CentrÈ's buildin8, With strutturÈd sÈssions having to bÈ bookÈd in advantÈ as space
within the centrÉ is limited. For morÈ active sessions the CÉntre make USÈ of the adjoining hall which is available
to rent at a rÈasonablÈ cost. USÈ is also madÈ of the outdoor area and sessions are held in the community such
as outdoor activities in the University grounds
Working with other agÈncles, we werÈ able to help many families through rÈferring them to the appropriate
support sÉniicÈs È.8 nÈw familiÈs wÈrÉ ablÈ to rÉcÈivÈ baby bundles,. Team around thÈ Family were ablÈ to give
multi agÈncy support,. help was given with Universal CrÉdit through CÈrÈdigion Citizens Advice,. Social SÈrvicÈs
and the local Health Visitor wÈrÈ contattÈd whÉn families requested support.
As part of the support offered with thÈ tost of living Crisis, the CentrÈ rÈcÈivÈd a small grant which ÈnablÈd
thÈm to offÉr a warm hub whÈre a light meal was provided forfamilies.ThÉ kitthÉn is being usÉd on a regular
basis and families are grateful for the opportunity forthÈir childrÉn to sit together and socialisÈ whilst
retÈivin8 a warm snack.
With the help of the community and local organisations, all familiÈs rÈcÈivÈd a Christmas box with a range of
gifts suitable for all members of the family. ThÈsÈ wÈre very well retÈivÈd.
Local businÈssÉs helped to sponsor numerous fundraising activities, including the official openin8 of the
CÈntrÈ InÉw prÉmisÈsl in October 2022.
Due to local bank closures, it was detidÈd at the AGM to open a new bank account with HSBC as they have a
local branch. Durin8 the Èarly part of thÈ financial year all bankin8 activity has been moved to the nÈw account.
The TrusteÈs mÈÈt with thÈ Coordinator and a Plant DÈWI rÈprÈsÈntative on a monthly basis with minutÈs recorded.
A shared app has been set up allowing for easy communication. Several of the Trustees hold a DBS and volunteer
in the CÈntre.
We have Ènsured that all WÈlsh Government. Plant Dewi and Family CÈntre policies, procedures and safeguarding
have bÈÈn followÈd throughout the year.
WÈ tontinuÈ to offer thls valuable service to families, aiming to have a positive impact on all families within
the community.
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Lampeter Family Centre
Trustees, Report {continued}
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The trustÈÈs wish to thank The Big Lottery. PostcodÈ Community Trust, Garfield Weston, FamiliÈs First and FS PathfindÈr,
CAVO, FreÈmasons and LampÈtÈr Town Council forthÈir financial support as well as the local community for their generous donations.
Reserves Pollcy
The trustÉÈs have reviÈwÈd the risks facing thÈ organisation and have dÈtÈrmined that rÈservÈs of bÉtwÉÈn 3- 6 months
should bÉ hÈld to protert against the suddÈnlunexpÉcted loss of funding or other unanticipated problems. ThÈ turrÈnt
resÈrve of £21,375 is more than sufficiÉnt to cover tost should this situation arise. Trustees rÈview thÈ rÈsÈrvÈs level
at least annually and whenever new services are Introduced.
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Lampeter Family Centre
Statement of Tru5tee5' Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing thetrustees, report and the financial statements in accordance with the
United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable
law and Regulations.
The trustees are responsible forthe preparation of financial statements for each financ131 year. The trustees must not approve the
observe the methods and principles In the Charities SORP-,
makejudgemenis and estimates ihat are reasonable and prudent,.
slate whether applicable UKAccounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accurary at any time the financial
Approved by thetrustees of the charity on
and signed on its behalf by..
Trustee
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Lampeter Family Centre
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Lampeter Family Centre
I rÉport to the charitytrustees on my examination of the accounts of the charityfor the year ended 31 March 2023 which are set
out on pagÉ$ 8 to 25.
Respectlve responslbllhles of trnstees and examlner
The trustÉÈs arÉ rÈsponsiblÈ for thÉ preparation of the accounts. ThÈ trustÈÈs tonsidÈr that an audit is not rÈquirÈd for this
year under section 144121 of the Charities Att 2011 IthÈ 2011 Actl and that an independent examination is neÈdÈd.
- examine thÈ accounts under SÈttion 145 of thÈ 2011 Act,.
to follow thÈ procÉdures laid down in the 8enÈral Dirertions given by the Charity Commisslon under sectlon 14515llbl of the
2011 Att,. and
- to state whÈthÈr particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of Independent examlnerfs report
My Èxamination was carriÈd out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charlty Commission. An Èxamination
includÈs a rÉviÈw of the accounting records kept by thÉ Charity and a comparison of the accounts prÈsentÈd with thosÈ
records. It also includÉs tonsidÈration of any unusual itÈms or disclosurÈs in thÉ accounts, and seeking Èxplanations from
you as trustÈÈs tontÉrning any such mattÉrs. ThÈ procÉdures undÈrtakÈn do not providÈ all thÉ ÈvidÈncÈ that would bÈ
requirÈd in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whetherthe accounts present a'true and fairview, and the
report is limitÈd to those mattÉrs set out in the next statement.
Independent examlnerfs Matement
In connection with my Èxamination, no matter has tome to my attention..
111 which 8ivÈs me reasonable cause to beliÈve that in any material rÈspÈct the rÈquirÈments'.
to keep accounting rÈcords in accordancÈ with sÈction 130 of the Charities Act 2011,. and
to prÈparÈ accounts which accord with the accountin8 records and comply with the accounting rÈquirÈments of thÈ 2011
Act
have not been met., or
121 to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
23 CollÈgÈ Street
LampÈtÈr
CÈredigion
SA48 7DY
DatÈ'.
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Statement of Financial Artivities for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Iincludlng Incomè and Expènditure Account and Statemènt of Total Rècognised Galns and
Lossès)
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Note
Income arbd Endowment5 from:
Donations and legacie5
Fundr3ising income
2,939
47,870
SO,809
41,393
8S
85
Total Income
3,024
47,870
50,894
41,393
Expenditure on..
R3ising funds
148,4661
148,4661
156,fAOI
Total Expenditure
48,466
48,466
156,fAO
Net lexpenditurellincome
3,024
1596
2,428
115,247
Net movement in fund5
3,024
15961
2,428
115,2471
Reconciliation of furbd5
Total funds brought forward
22,730
6,S99
29,329
44,576
Total funds carried forward
25,754
6,003
31,757
29,329
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Note
Income and Endowment5 from:
Donations and legacie5
Fundr3ising income
1,35S
40,038
41,393
SO,392
214
8,800
Total Income
1,35S
40,038
41,393
Sg,406
Expenditure on..
Raising funds
IS6,6401
156,fAOI
1628761
Total Expenditure
156,6401
156,fAOI
1628761
Net lexpenditurellincome
1,35S
116,6021
115,2471
13,4701
Net movement in fund5
1,35S
116,6021
115,2471
13,4701
Reconciliation of furbd5
Total funds brought forward
21,375
23,201
44,576
48,046
Total funds carried forward
22,730
6,599
29,329
44,576
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Lampeter Famlly Centre
(Registratlon number: 11013511
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023
2023
2022
Note
Current assets
Cash at bank 3nd in hand
31,746
31,746
29,329
29,329
Creditors.. Amounts falling due within one year
Net assets
31.746
29,329
Funds of the charity..
Unrestricted funds
Restrict&d funds
25,754
6,003
22.730
6.599
Totsl funds
31,757
29.329
The fin3ncial statements on pages 8 to 13 were approved by the trustees. and 3uthorised for issue on........................
and signed on their behalf by..
Trustee
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Notes to thè Flnantlal Statements for the Year Endèd 31 March 2023
l. Accounting policie5
Statement of compliance
The fin3ncial st3ternents h3¥e been prepared in accord3nce with Accounting 3nd Reporting by Charities.. statement of Recornmended
Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financi31 Reporting Standard applic3ble in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective I lanu3ry 20151- (Charities SORP IFRS 10211, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011
Basis of preparation
Larnpeter Family Centre meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and li3bilities are initially recognised at
historical cost or tran53Ction value unles5 Otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Exemption from p￿ParIng a cash flow statement
The charity opted to adopt Bulletin I published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow 5taternent in these
financial statements.
Going concerTh
The trustee5 consider th3t there are no material uncertainties aboutthe charty'5 abilityto continue 35 a going concern.
Income aThd endowments
lJJve5tmentincome
Dividends 3re recognised once the dwidend has been declared and notification h35 been received of the dividend due.
Expenditure
All expenditure 15 recognised once there 15 3 leg31 or constructive obligation to th3t expenditure, it is prob3ble settlement 15 required
and the 3mount can be measured reliably. All costs 3re 311ocated tothe applicable expenditure heading that aggreg3te similar cost5 to
that category. Where cost5 cannot be directly attributed to particular he3dings, they have been 311ocated on 3 b3SlS COnSlStent with the
use of resources, with central st3ff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, 3nd depreciation charges alloc3ted on the portion of the
assevs use. Other support costs 3re 311ocated b3sed on the spread of staff costs.
Choritable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of it5 3Ctivities and sep￿ceS for its beneficiaries. It
includes both costs that can be allocated directlyto such activitie5 and those c05t5 of an indirect nature necessary to 5UPPOrt them.
Governance costs
These include the costs attributable to the charity'5 compli3nce with constitution31 and statutory requirement5, including 3udit,
Strategic management 3nd trustee'5 rneetings and reimbursed expense5.
Taxation
The charity is considered to pass thetests set out in Paragr3ph 15chedule 6 of the Fin3nce Act 2010 3nd therefore it rneets the
definition of a charitable cornpany for UK corporation t3x purposes. Accordingly, the ch3rity is potentially exempt from taxation in
respect of incorne or capital g3ins received within c3tegories covered by Chapter 3 P3rt 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section
256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent th3t such incorne or g3ins are 3pplied exclusively to ch3ritable purpose5.
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Notès to thè Flnanclal Statemènts for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Itontlnuedl
Cash and cash equwalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call dep05it5, and other 5hort-terrn highly liquid inve5tment5 that are readily
convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an in5ignific3nt risk of ch3nge in value.
Trade creditor5
Are obligationsto payforgood5 or service5 that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business frorn suppliers. Accounts payable
are classified as current liabilitie5 if the does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of
the creditor for 3t le35t twelve months 3fter the reporting d3te. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlementfor at leasttwelve
month5 3fter the reporting date, they are presented a5 non-current li3bilities.
Are recognised initially at the tr3n5action price and subsequently rneasured at 3rn0rtised cost using the effectwe interest rnethod.
Borrowirb85
Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair ¥31ue, net of transaction costs. Interest-be3ring borrowings are subsequently
C3rried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redernption being
recognised as a ch3rge to the St3ternent of Financial Activitie5 over the period of the relevant borrowing.
Interest expense is recogni5ed on the b35is of the effective interest method and 15 included in interest pay3ble and Similar ch3rges.
least twelve rnonths afterthe reporting date.
Fund structure
Unrestricted income fund5 are general fund5 that are 3vailable for use at the trustee's discretion in furtherance of the objective5 of the
Design3ted funds are unrestricted fund5 Set aside for Specific purp05e5 at the discretion of the trustee5.
Restricted incorne funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for Specific purp05e5, the use of which is restricted tothat area
or purpose.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 {continued)
2. Expenditure on charitable activities
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Totsl
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
Consultancy Activities
Equipment expense
Events
Office/general 3dministrative &Kpens&s
Phone costs
Printin& post3ge and stationery
Rent
Repairs and mainten3nce
4,545
4,545
3,664
382
12,285
195
1,013
4,283
4,283
1,122
iio
1,767
1,007
31,544
1,116
1,364
220
1,266
122
1,122
iio
1,767
1,007
31,544
1,116
1,364
220
1,266
122
1,560
2,394
30,678
1,080
847
273
1,180
1,087
Support costs- HR
Support costs- Governance
Training
Other
Total charitable payments
48,466
48,466
56,638
2. Pension schemes
The charity operates a pension scheme with NEST and is compliant with the requirements of Auto Enrolment.
3. Analysis of governance and support costs
Raising
Funds
Charitable
2023
2022
Activities
Governance costs..
Independent &Kamination
Insur3nce
Profession31 fees
Finance Costs
HR
269
1,095
269
1,095
245
602
1,116
1,116
1,080
Total support costs
2,480
2,480
1,927
4. Salaries
The 3verage number of employees in the year. cacu13ted on a full-time equiv31&nt b3sis was 2 l&mployees in year
to 31 March 2022- 21. The tot31 sa13ry P3yments wer& £31,544 Itotal s31ary payments in year to 31 M3rch 2022
£30.6781. There were no higher p3id employees.
S. Trustees remuneration and expenses
No trustees. nor any persons connected with them. have received any remuneration from the charity during the
year.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 {continued)
6. Funds
B/Fwd
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
CIFwd
Restricted Funds
Big Lottery
6,409
6,409
4,250
2,503
112
4,250
2,500
Pathfinder
Aw3rds for All
Lampeter Freemasons
Llais Llambed
Sainsburys Community Grant
Garfield Weston
Postcode Trust
Summer of Fun ICCCI
CAVO
CAVO (Warm Hub)
Lampeter Town Council
Refunds
112
31
16
500
531
16
25
10,000
21,062
1,260
1,829
1,000
25
10,000
25,000
1,260
2,000
1,000
1,000
360
3,938
171
25
-25
1,000
360
Total Restricted Funds
6,599
47,870
48,466
6,003
Unrestricted Funds
22,730
3,024
25,754
Total Funds
29,329
50,894
48,466
31,757
7. Cash in Bank and in Hand
B/Fwd
Movement
Transfers
CIFwd
2022
Current Account- I
Current Account- 2
Current Account- 3
Current Account- 4
Petty Cash
15,161
14,155
31,651
loo
-29,408
86
-12
2,417
-46,800
-14,255
33,600
27,455
12
15,161
14,155
4,192
27,541
13
29,329
13
29,329
31,746
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