Chair’s Annual Report 2024/25
This annual report reflects my second year as committee Chair. We have focused on regaining the club momentum after a few difficult years following Covid. We safely returned from our latest club trip to La Plagne in April 2024 after some of the best conditions we had seen as a group in previous visits to the resort.
We have welcomed some new families and volunteers as well as further developing relationships with members of the North Wales disability ski group.
We held a successful residential weekend in Llangrannog during October of 2024 which as usual was heavily subsidised for current members.
We are very grateful for the fundraising efforts of everyone whether it is grant applications, attending the regular charity curry nights, organising raffles and draws, or supporting and taking part in sponsored activities on behalf of the charity. All of these made events such as the La Plagne trip, the Llangrannog weekend and the regular monthly sessions all possible. (We purchased a new sit-ski in time for La Plagne and further sit skis would be purchased in the following year.)
I would like to extend my thanks to the committee as a whole for continuing to support me again as the chair of Ice Cool Kids. The committee meets on a regular basis to plan further activities, arrange continued fundraising, and coordinate grant applications whilst ensuring the safe and effective day to day running of the charity takes place. If anyone would like to join the committee to help in these activities you will be very welcome. We are always looking forward to the next fundraising activity, the next residential weekend in Llangrannog or our business as normal monthly ski sessions.
We have enjoyed additional financial support from the Rotary Club for winter 2024 during their annual raffle as well as other support financially and practically from Rotary Club members.
I would like to extend my thanks to the many volunteers who make our activities possible, both on and off the slope in making sure the charity continues to provide safe and effective sessions for all our members. We have been trying to recruit new volunteers and younger skiers to ensure ICK continues into the future so please join the committee (or speak to one of the members) if you think you can help in this recruitment as it will future proof our group going forward.
I look forward to another safe and exciting year leading Ice Cool Kids.
Martin Whatty – Chair of Ice Cool Kids – Registered Charity 1114782
Ice Cool Kids Treasurer’s Annual Report 2024/25
Our opening bank balance at the beginning of April 2024 was £36,116.85 and the closing balance at the beginning of April 2025 was £52,860.28. A full breakdown of all our finances from Roger Byers & Co Ltd. Chartered Accountants is attached to this report.
The year began with the successful trip to La Plagne. We would again like to thank the sub-committee members, who worked extremely hard to organise such a complex trip.
We continue to pay an annual fee of £200 to be affiliated to Snowsport Wales and Annual Membership to Ice Cool Kids continues to be paid at £25 per family and £20 for individuals. Ski sessions in Pembrey began at £8 per member for this financial year but were increased to £8.50 from June 2024. Another Llangrannog trip was possible this year, and several families enjoyed skiing and socialising at the end of October 2024.
In response to hearing of the experiences of Cadi and Sioned Roberts on the trip, a donation of £1500 was made by Ynni Llety Ltd. Rhys Roberts also began a JustGiving fundraiser, raising £587.81.
All of these fundraising efforts allow the monthly sessions in Pembrey to continue for the foreseeable future.
Angela Williams Treasurer of Ice Cool Kids – Registered Charity 1114782
CHARITY NO. 1114782
ICE COOL KIDS
Receipts & Payments Account for the Year Ended 5" April 2025
Roger Byers & Co Limited Chartered Certified Accountants Castle Buildings 23, Church Place NEATH SA11 3LP
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Telephone: 01639 639254
Ice Cool Kids
Charity No. 1114782
Receipts and Payments Account for the Year Ended 5th April 2025
RECEIPTS
PAYMENTS
Opening Bank Balance 36,116.85 Donations & Collections 13,875.36 Bank Interest 198.78 Snow Sports Subs 220.00 Membership 598.00 Travel Expenses 383.32 Fundraising 1,989.00 T-Shirts 156.00 Llangrannog Trip 2,226.50 ‘Trip Costs 9,985.89 Sport Lot 17,560.00 Llangrannog Trip 8,944.00 Repairs 45.00
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Closing Bank Balance 52,860.28
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The above Receipts and Payments summary has been prepared from the books and records of Ice Cool Kids and from the information and explanations provided.
Roger Byers & Co Ltd.,
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Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/Members of
On accounts for the year ended
Ice Cool Kids
5" April 2025
Charity Number
1114782
Set out on pages
land 2
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The Charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
® Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act. e To follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(6) of the Charities Act), and e To state whether particular matters have come to my : attention. Basic of independent examiners My examination was carried out in accordance with general Statement directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently, no opinion as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
in connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention. . 1. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: e To keep records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act;
e To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met: or 2. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
Signed nN ccc: Date # falg.‘ Name Roger Byers & Co. Limited ~
Relevant professional qualification(s) or body
Chartered Certified Accountants
Address Castle Buildings, 23 Church Place, NEATH, SA11 3LP.
CHARITY NO. 1114782
ICE COOL KIDS
Receipts & Payments Account for the Year Ended 5" April 2025
Roger Byers & Co Limited Chartered Certified Accountants Castle Buildings 23, Church Place NEATH SA11 3LP
me ORY
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Telephone: 01639 639254
Ice Cool Kids
Charity No. 1114782
Receipts and Payments Account for the Year Ended 5th April 2025
RECEIPTS
PAYMENTS
Opening Bank Balance 36,116.85 Donations & Collections 13,875.36 Bank Interest 198.78 Snow Sports Subs 220.00 Membership 598.00 Travel Expenses 383.32 Fundraising 1,989.00 T-Shirts 156.00 Llangrannog Trip 2,226.50 ‘Trip Costs 9,985.89 Sport Lot 17,560.00 Llangrannog Trip 8,944.00 Repairs 45.00
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Closing Bank Balance 52,860.28
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The above Receipts and Payments summary has been prepared from the books and records of Ice Cool Kids and from the information and explanations provided.
Roger Byers & Co Ltd.,
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Chartered Certified Accountants .
Castle Buildings, _—
23NEATH,Church Place, < AN\
SA11 3LP.
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Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/Members of
On accounts for the year ended
Ice Cool Kids
5" April 2025
Charity Number
1114782
Set out on pages
land 2
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The Charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
® Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act. e To follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(6) of the Charities Act), and e To state whether particular matters have come to my : attention. Basic of independent examiners My examination was carried out in accordance with general Statement directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently, no opinion as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
in connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention. . 1. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: e To keep records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act;
e To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met: or 2. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
Signed nN ccc: Date # falg.‘ Name Roger Byers & Co. Limited ~
Relevant professional qualification(s) or body
Chartered Certified Accountants
Address Castle Buildings, 23 Church Place, NEATH, SA11 3LP.