REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDrrED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31- DECEMBER 2023 FOR CYMDEITHAS ABERAERON SOCIETY CHARrrY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1145491 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31- DECEMBER 2023 The twstees present their report wrth the financial sL2tements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. 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 Stsndards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effeGlive from 1° January 2019). STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Goveming Document - the charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), which is registered with the Chanty Commission, and is controlled and govemed in accordance with its Constrtution dated 29 December 2021. The Commtttee members are the trustees of the CIO and they collectively, or via a specrfic sulKommittee, organise projects such as Winter Talks, Exhibition, Research, Web Srte and Dining Club OBJECTS The object of the CIO is". The promotion for the publlc benefit of the local herftage of Aberaemn and the surmundlng distric£ This objective is achieved throwh a range of activities to promote hentage and history across th8 whole of the community. encouraging as many people as possible to participate, celebrate and leam more about the area's past. and linking it to life today. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charty Number. 1145491 PRINCIPAL ADDRESS cjo 2 Coed y Bryn Panteg Road Aberaeron Ceredigion SA46 ODW TRUSTEES R P Davies S P Davies (appointed w.e.f. 06109r2023) S M Evans S A Hesketh N R Jones W G Jones S E Stewart R L Williams
SUMMARY OF ACTMTIES DURING 2023 Following the impact of Covid restrirtions in previous years, nomialtty. to all intents and purposes, resumed with effe(* from September 2022. A series of talks were held duriNJ 2023 which covered the following topics: Ceredigion Characters., Joseph Jenkins (the Swagman). Pennies of the People.. Anne Evans, Highmead 1738-1807 - the best farmer in the county,. George Chapman- a Fersonal view,. and Historic Pla Names of Wales The Dining Club also met on a nUMr of occasions dunng 2023. at various locations within Aberaeron, and everyone enjoyed their meals and the social gathering. The Association organised Iwo trips for its members dunng 2023 - the first visit was to Strats Florida, and the second to Nanteos Mansion and Country House Hotel. One of the main developments during 2023 was a substsntial revampirKJ, and updating, of the Association's bsite This was successfully completed. and launched, towards the end of Dernber 2023- htt s.Ilwww.c mderthasaLraer0n$oCieI or During 2023 it was decided to amend the membership year so that st commences wth effect from 1, of Septemb8r each year rather than 1 of January. It was therefore deGided that the existing membership pen¢Jd would be extended, ythOU1 Charge. from the end of December 2023 to the end of August 2024. It was also decided during the year to change the Associalion's bank account from Barclays Bank to National Westrninster Bank, and this was successfully completed at the very end of December 2023. Approved by order of the Board of Trustees on". 30°A ri12024 and signed on its behalf by: Chairperson
CYMDEITHAS ABERAERON SOCIETY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 Income Membership fees HMRC GiftAid Income from talks Contributions from CAS lunches Donations Raffle Other Total Income £185.(K) £440.00 £229.45 £87.50 £49. £10. £352.50 £21.LK) £7.00 £787.95 £593.50 endlture Technical support for website Marketing CAS lectures Rental charges Administration Donatlon Other expenditure Total Expendlture £2,032.50 £2(KJ.79 £121.70 £325.00 £0. £50. £52.17 £231.79 £25.00 £140.24 £44.91 £2,782.16 £441.94 SURPLUS I (DEFicin 1£1,994.211 £151.56
CYMDEITHAS ABERAERON SOCIETY BALANCE SHEEf FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DEMBER 2023 3112.2023 3L12.2022 FIXED ASSErs Tangible Assets £0.00 CURRENT ASSErs Cash at Bank Change Float Cash/Cheques in Hand Less: Refund cheque to bé issued Less: payment o/s forTech Support £15.00 £25.00 £5,772.42 (1,020.001 (212.49) £6,549.14 £25.00 £4,579.93 £674.14 TOTAL ASSErs £4.579.93 £6.574.14 RESERVES (See Note l. below) £479.93 £6.574.14 Signed on b8half of the Trustees: es, Hon Tre surer Date // Notes relatln to the Balance Sheet l. Reserves 2023 2022 ReseNes as at 1st January Net surplus / Ideficlt) for the year ReseNes as at 31st December £6,574.14 £6,422.58 (£1,994.21) £151.56 £4579.93 £674.14