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2023-03-31-accounts

SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of Para 1.17 1.To advance the education ofthe public,
the charity as set out in its especially ofyoung people of limited
governing document means,
in conservation,
protection,
and
improvement
ofthe environment,
by such
means as the trustees
may consider
appropriate,
including
the provision
of
hostels, and other accommodation,
to
enable them to participate
in educational
activities.
2.To provide, orassist in the provision
of, facilities
in the interests ofsocial
welfare for recreation, or other leisure
time occupation,
of individuals
who have
the need ofsuch facilities, by reason of
their youth, age, infirmity,
disability,
financial
hardship,
or social
circumstance,
with the object of
improving
their conditions
of life.
3.To preserve and protect the health of
all, especially
young people of limited
means.
4.To promote, for the benefit ofthe
public, the conservation,
and protection,
and improvement
ofthe physical,
and
natural
environment.
Summary
activities		 ofthe main
in relation to those		 Para 1.17and
1.19		 The activities
undertaken
during the year
include the following:-
purposes for the public 1.The provision,
and management,
of
benefit, in particular, the two hostel accommodation
units
in the
activities, projects or services Mid-Wales
Elenydd area ofthe Cambrian
identified in the accounts. Mountains.
2.The provision
of this accommodation
at low cost to all visitors, with reduced
rates for those on low income benefit
support,
and young persons,
including
Duke of Edinburgh
Award participants.
3.That free membership
ofthe Trust is
made available to all those under 18
years ofage.
4.The encouragement
ofvolunteer
involvement
in all aspects ofthe

In October 2022, after years ofcovid, the
two hostels of Dolgoch, and Tyncornel,
were fully re-opened,
including
shared
Summary
ofthe main
achievements
ofthe charity,		 Para 1.20 dormitory
accommodation.
identifying the difference the All three trustee meetings;
the Annual
charity's work has made to General
Meeting
in September
2022; and
the circumstances of its one wardens'
meeting, were held via
beneficiaries
and		 any wider Zoom.
benefits to society as a
whole. Maintenance
work continued
to be
carried out largely
by volunteers.
With
regard to more specialist maintenance
work we continue to seek the services of
local contractors wherever
possible. The
work they have undertaken
during
the
year has included
the regular
maintenance
ofthe fire alarm, and
emergency
lighting
systems; fire
appliances;
the annual gas safety
checks; and drainage
work. Chlorination
ofthe water supply took place at both
hostels.
Tyncornel
hostel achieved 780 overnights
during the period, compared
with 668 in
the previous
year. The
Cambrian
Way'
long distance footpath
on which the
hostel is located, provided
an increasing
source ofvisitors. A new shepherd s hut
was built in the garden, and it now
provides self-contained
accommodation
for families, and small groups. The hut
has its own shower; toilet; a kitchen, and
dining area; a double bed, and a bed
settee. The hostel's electrical supply was
upgraded
to provide additional
capacity
for the shepherd's
hut, and for a future
charging
point for electric vehicles. After
several months of hard work, the hut was
ready to open at the end of March 2023,
with several bookings already received.
One ofthe charitable
objectives of
Elenydd Wilderness
Hostels is to provide
facilities for those experiencing
financial
and social hardship.
To this end the
discount offered to the financially
disadvantaged,
which currently
applies to
individual
bookings,
has been extended
to the new shepherd
s hut.
Routine maintenance
and testing ofthe
hostel s infrastructure,
and safety
systems were also performed.
Repairs
were carried out to the eaves at the front
ofthe hostel. The unclassified
road
through
the hostel yard remained
closed
to motor vehicles to the south ofthe
hostel, but remained
accessible to other

Finan c ial
Review		 ial
Review		 ial
Review		 ial
Review
Review of the charity's Para 1.21 The financial
position at 31' INarch 2023
financial position at the end was strong. The two hostel properties,
of the period Tyncornel,
and Dolgoch, which enable us
to provide accommodation,
are both
owned
by the charity, and the reserves
held are substantial,
despite the further
outlay
in establishing
a new self-
contained
accommodation
unit at
Tyncornel. This gives extra
accommodation,
and greater flexibility to
the acceptance ofbookings, for visitors
to sta
there.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 Elenydd Wilderness
Hostels holds a
policy for holding reserves reserve fund of 835,000that is easily
stating why they are held accessible to meet unforeseen
future
circumstances.
That reserve is only able
to be amended
with the approval
ofthe
trustees.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 The total reserves
held at 31' March 2023
amount to8191,552.
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 Not applicable
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 Not applicable
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 There are no uncertainties
at 31' March
uncertainties about the 2023 ofthe charity not being able to
charity continuing as a going continue as a going concern.
concern
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about
The principal source of regular funds is
derived from income generated
from the
The charity's
principal
sources offunds
(including		 Para 1.47 hostel accommodation
units provided.
In
addition a steady income is received from
any fundraising) membership
fees; gift aid submissions;
donations,
and, from		 time to time,
legacies, and grants, which all greatly
support
Elenydd Wilderness
Hostels
continued
o eration.
The charity seeks to place its surplus
funds to produce the best financial
return
Investment
objectives		 policy and
including
any		 Para 1.46 within an acceptable
institutions
covered		 level of risk, via
by the Financial
social investment policy Services Compensation
Scheme (FSCS).
adopted
No risks have currently
been identified		 as
facing the charity.
A description ofthe principal Para 1.46
risks facing the charity
Not applicable
Other

Description
of charity's
trusts:
Type of governing
document		 Para 1.25 Constitution
(trust deed, ro al chartef
How is the charity Para 1.25 Other
constituted?
(e.g Unmncorporated
association,
CIO
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Appointed by the members at its Annual
including
details of any		 General Meeting, to serve a three year
constitutional
provisions e.g.		 term, or, ifappointed during a year by the
election to post or name of existing trustees at other times, to hold
any person or body entitled that position until confirmed at the next
to appoint one or more following Annual General Meeting.
trustees
Policies
adopted		 and procedures
for the induction		 and procedures
for the induction		 and Para 1.51
training oftrustees
The charity's organisational
structure and any wider Para 1.51
network with which the
charity works
Relationship with any related Para 1.51
parties
Other

Charit name ELENYDD WILDERNESS HOSTELS
Other name the charit uses EWH
Re istered charit number 1115946
Charity's principal address 7, Azalea Close
Cyncoed,
Cardiff, CF23 7HR
mes ofthe charity tru stees who manage th e charity
Trustee name Office (ifany) Dates acted if not for whole
ear		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to ap oint trustee
ifan
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Marilyn Barrack Chairperson Annual General Meeting
David Matthews Treasurer Annual General Meeting
Colin Hughes Vice Chairperson Annual General Meeting
William Hine Annual General Meeting
Gillian Keen Annual General Meeting
Aidan Yorath Annual General Meeting
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Receipts and payments accounts CC&ea
For the period
from
A		 ril 1st2022 To March 31st2023
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Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted
funds		 Endowment
funds		 Total funds Last year
to the nearest
6		 to the nearest 6 to the nearest 6 to the nearest 6 to the nearest 8
A1 Receipts
Legacy 1,271 1 271 5,000
Donations 309 309 729
Gift Aid 556 558 895
Bank Interest 1,761 1,761 1,475
Memberships 1,478 1,478 2,465
Hostel Income 30,469 30,489 26,380
Sub total (Gross income for
AR)		 35,844 35,844 36,944
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
Sub total
Total receipts 35,844 35,844 36,944
A3 Payments
Hostel Repairs and Renewals 10,136 10,136 8,234
Light and Heat 2,445 2,445 968
Cleaning 4,090 4,090 2,206
Insurances 2,502 2,502 3,411
Telephones 537 550
Postages, Stationery, Advertising 2,734 2,734 1,706
Booking Commissions 1,542 1,542 779
Meetings 430 430 380
Miscellaneous 1,029 1,029 1,413
Sub total 25,445 25,445 19,647
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
T ncornel Hostel Pro ect 56,325 56,325 9,150
Sub total 58,325 58,325 9,150
Total payments 81,770 81,770 28,797
Net ofreceiptsl(payments) 45,926 45,926 8,147
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end 237,478 237,478 229,331
Cash funds this year end 191,552 191,552 237,478
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Categories Details funds funds funds
to nearest 6 to nearest 6 to nearest L
B1Cash funds Cash at Banks 191,552
Total cash funds 191,552
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s)) '.,)K
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest L to nearest f to nearest 6
B2Other monetary assets
Details Fund to which
asset belon s		 Cost (optional) Current value
o tional
B3Investment assets
Details Fund to which
asset belon s		 Cost (optional) Current value
o tional
B4 Assets retained for the Tyncoenel Hostel and Contents Unrestricted
charity's own use Dolgoch Hostel and Contents Unrestricted
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liabili
relates		 o tional o tional
B5Liabilities Deferred Payments Unrestricted 7,649
Contingent Liability Tyncornel (1) Unrestricted
Contingent Liability Dolgoch (3) Unrestricted
Signed by one or two trustees
behalf of all the trustees		 on Signatur Print Name Date of
a
roval
D E Matthews 08/11/2023
09/11/2023
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111594~-:
Receipts and payments accounts CC&68
For the period
from
A		 ril 1st2022 To March 31st2023
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Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted
funds		 Endowment
funds		 Total funds Last year
to the nearest
6		 to the nearest 6 to the nearest 6 to the nearest 6 to the nearest 8
A1 Receipts
Legacy 1,271 1 271 5,000
Donations 309 309 729
Gift Aid 556 558 895
Bank Interest 1,761 1,761 1,475
Memberships 1,478 1,478 2,465
Hostel Income 30,469 30,489 26,380
Sub total (Gross income for
AR)		 35,844 35,844 36,944
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
Sub total
Total receipts 35,844 35,844 36,944
A3 Payments
Hostel Repairs and Renewals 10,136 10,136 8,234
Light and Heat 2,445 2,445 968
Cleaning 4,090 4,090 2,206
Insurances 2,502 2,502 3,411
Telephones 537 550
Postages, Stationery, Advertising 2,734 2,734 1,706
Booking Commissions 1,542 1,542 779
Meetings 430 430 380
Miscellaneous 1,029 1,029 1,413
Sub total 25,445 25,445 19,647
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
T ncornel Hostel Pro ect 56,325 56,325 9,150
Sub total 58,325 58,325 9,150
Total payments 81,770 81,770 28,797
Net ofreceiptsl(payments) 45,926 45,926 8,147
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end 237,478 237,478 229,331
Cash funds this year end 191,552 191,552 237,478
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Categories Details funds funds funds
to nearest 6 to nearest 6 to nearest L
B1Cash funds Cash at Banks 191,552
Total cash funds 191,552
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s)) '.,)K
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest L to nearest f to nearest 6
B2Other monetary assets
Details Fund to which
asset belon s		 Cost (optional) Current value
o tional
B3Investment assets
Details Fund to which
asset belon s		 Cost (optional) Current value
o tional
B4 Assets retained for the Tyncoenel Hostel and Contents Unrestricted
charity's own use Dolgoch Hostel and Contents Unrestricted
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liabili
relates		 o tional o tional
B5Liabilities Deferred Payments Unrestricted 7,649
Contingent Liability Tyncornel (1) Unrestricted
Contingent Liability Dolgoch (3) Unrestricted
Signed by one or two trustees
behalf of all the trustees		 on Signatur Print Name Date of
a
roval
D E Matthews 08/11/2023
09/11/2023