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CharitabIeTrt Mlsslon statement The Stephens and George Centenary Charitable Trust puts young people at the heart ofwhat we do. We will support them in their own ideas and passions in order to leave their own legacies wlthin the community. Thls is what we at the Trust strive for on a daily basis. The Trusts Programm The Dowlas Communlty Centre, run by the Stephens and George Centenary Charitable Trust Is a hub In the local community servlcing over 251x1 people a week. The Charity ran a varlety of community projects such as,. Baby Book Worm Project Reading Support Programme Bursary Award Scheme for gifted young people Merthyr Tydfil Chlldren's Literature Festival Book Shop and second-hand book donation project • Chess In School's Inltlatlve Volunteer Programme Children's Counsellln8 Programme Youth and Play work #nophonesorcomputers Green Flag Garden Adult Carers Group Alternative Education Programme Dowlas Community Centre - the Charlty asset transferred the Dowla5 Community Centre whlch is a local hub in the communlty. Over 60 classes operate from the centre and 47 partnership agencles- 25 people attended the centre weekly, Green Flag Award WINNER
Chairperson's Statement One of the privileges of being Chalr of this Trust Is that I might obseThe the children and VOLrth of Merthyr and have feedback from staff and volunteers. All of the wonderful events that are held in our Communlty Centre and what we Introduce into our local schools are enhancing young people's lives and Merthyr. The chess, the adIng1 the wlldlffe, the garden, the theatre, the rnuslc. All of these are enthuslastically attended. As an "observerf, I feel that many chlldren and their parents have a strong sense of prlde In thelr Community and Herltoge, yet do not know the full extent of Merthyr's contrlbutlon to the Industrlal Age In the Unlted Kingdom and Indeed the world. From Canals to Steam (thanks Mr Trevithickl from Iron and coal. Many fortunes were made from the hard work of the people of Merthyr and many Ilves lost. Unfortunately, some young people feel dlsenga8ed, havlng no prlde In themselve5 and their homes and Communltv. I belleve ihat If young people felt more pride and enga8ement wh thelr community and herlta8e, they might want to learn more and strive to achleve, rather than settllng for an Inferlor educatlon wlth no ambition for their adult lives. My directlon and therefore the Charity's focus has become one of Instllllng more of our local heritage, and of our beautiful surroundings, as local hlstory Is not taught in Welsh schools anymore, and to try and brlng back some of the"Hwyl" for what was achleved and "Hiraeth" for what we have lost. To glve back the Prlde to the Community. with my heartfelt thanks to our loyal staff and all of our volunteers. Vaness8 Jones, Chair.
CONTENTS Dowlais Community Centre.... Alternative Education Programme . Volunteer Programme............ The Book Shop and Book Donation Scheme 10 Children's Counselling Service........ .10 Chess Initiative . .12 Baby Bookworm Project. Merthyr Tydfil Children's Literature Festival 16
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DOWLAIS CoMMUNTrI CENTRE The Dowlals Community Centre serves as an invaluable hub within its community and nei8hbourhood, offering not only a range of classe5, tutors, and collaborative agency partnerships throughout the week but also a vital space for community-building. As an anchor project, it goes beyond providlng immediate services, playlng a crucial role In strengthenlng community resilience and fosterin8 connections among residents. Through tran5formlng underutllized spaces into vlbrant communlty assets, the Centre support5 a future of inte8rated services and communlty-led regeneratlon. This enduring support creates a le8aCy that enables the community to thrive and adapt, meeting the needs of future generations. The Rallway Café The Railway Cafe is named after the Dowlais Rallway Centre and is not only a café but a community book shop. The cafe is open six days a week and has an SLA agreement wlth Merthyr Colle8e who support the cafe for two days a week. It has an array of organlsations using the facilities such as: Adult STAR carers group whSch ha5 now developed into the largest group In Merthyr Tydfil Drive Group on a Mondav
Foster carers Adult services Men'sGroup every mornlng The community cafe Is more than lust a cafe it Is supported by an array of volunteers referred In from VAMT, Soclal Services, the locol college, indlvidual placements wlth probation, young people undertaklng thelr Duke of Edlnburgh Award and Welsh Baccalaureate. The Charty pushes forward for sustainablllty and the cafe is an essentlal part of this flnanclal goal. We support staff and iraln them to.be the best they can be" Emma Leonard has undertaken a Sugar Craft Course. Green Fla8 Award Dowlais Community Centre Gardens were awarded the prestigious Green Flag Community Award for 2023124. This esteemed recognition, delivered in Wales by the environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy with support from the Welsh Government, celebrates our commitment to maintaining exceptional green spaces. Helen Hughes. Charity Coordinator, expressed: 'We are delighted that our gardens have again been honoured with a Green Flag Award. Green spaces are vital for the well-being and education of future generations and play a crucial role In supporting our pollinators. habitats. We extend heartfelt thanks to our dedicated volunteers, partner agencie5, and staff, whose hard work and commitment make achievements like this possible.
li r• Food Pantry The Dowlals Communlty Centre's food pantry provide5 essentlal support for local famllles faclng food Insecurity. Through fundlng, donations and volunteer efforts. It offers a ran8e of foods, helping to ease flnancial burdens and strengthen communlty resilience. The pantry fosters a welcomlng envlronment where residents can access asslstance wlth dignlty and compasslon. ¥1 ré
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMME The Alternative Education Programme at Stephens and George Charitable Trust provldes targeted, individual educational opportunlties to young people who may 5tru8gle within traditional school environments. It aim5 to re-engage these students through tallored learning approaches that build essential skllls, improve Ilteracy, and foster self-confidence. This initiative focuses on creating an incluslve environment where each participant's unique needs are addressed, helplng them to overcome personal and academic challenges. Through engagin8 activltles and individual educatlonal content, the program encoura8es students to continue learnlng and developlng in a way that allgns with thelr strengths and future asplratlons. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME Stephens and George Charitable Trust runs an Iso-accredited volunteer programme, these volunteer5 support an array of actlvlties at the Charlty Including: Readlng Support Café Asslstant Volunteer Counsellors undertaklng their student placement hours Volunteer University students undertakin8 thelr childcare and family placement Gardenin8 volunteers Festlval volunteers Dowlals Community Centre Volunteers Young people undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh volunteering hours, Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification Learning Dlsabllity Group from Merthyr College supporting the café.
We have also links with businesses such as EE and Lloyds Bank, Architects and other businesses in the area. 11 lj,) El dl Readin8 Support Volunteers Disruption to schools because of the pandemic, some young people fell behind in their reading abillty. The local education department and schools expressed interest in receiving volunteer support to raise young people's literacy skills. The funded project through Volunteering in Wales devised a strategic partnership approach to recruiting, inducting and deploying volunteers attending the University of South Wales to support literary development in identified young people in Merthyr Tydfil.
The strateglc Impart5 were: Expanding the volunteer pool by creating condition5 that attratt more people to volunteer le.g. developlng new pathways, and recruitment channels, removing barriers to volunteering, raising awareness of the need forlvalue of volunteering) or by directly recruitintraining new volunteers. Expanding the volunteer pool by increasing the retention rate le.g. Improving the volunteer experience, streamlining processes, and creating better processes for engaging/communicating with volunteers, e.g. establishing a volunteer bank). • Strengthenin8 the resilience of volunteer-involving organisations, including by improving accountability and leadership le.g. upskilling, improvin8 processes, and support to improve their resources and capability). Embedding volunteerlng activity in other organlsations or increasing the investment inlfocus on volunteering within other organisations. Developin8 new partnerships/platforms to share best practlces regarding volunteerlng. Supported teachers and school posltively as children gained extra support. Which increased the reading abllSty of a child and Impacted on their life chances and capability in school. Students benefited as many wanted to work wlth chlldren and they added this volunteer work to their CV and supported their learnin8 too. The funded project devlsed a strategic partnership approach to recruitlng, Inducting and deploying volunteers attending the University of South Wales to support Ilteracy development in Identified young people in Merthyr Tydfil. The project was a showcase of best practlce, and the charlty Is contlnuing the readin8 support volunteer programme in schools in Merthyr Tydfll. REAIIING SUPPDRT VOLUNTEERS NEEOED! p•opl• l•v•
THE BOOK SHOP AND BOOK DONATION SCHEME The Trust aims to raise literacy standards in Merthyr Tydfil and to make books aCSsIble to all. We are members of the Booksellers Association. The charity runs a second and new book scheme and has an outside side children's bookshop, as well a5 tommunity café bookshop. Children are encouraged to read and when they achieve the milestone of reading six books, they recelve a free book. /J Books are an Integral part of o child's development ond here at the Charlty we ore campaigning thot every child in Wales hos book5 at home. CHILDREN'S COUNSELLING SERVICE Stephens and George Counselllng Service provide5 a Counselling Service to young people aged between 8-24 years. The seNice 5UPPOrted 54 Young People and Familie5. We delivered- 259 Direct Counselllng Session5 and 65 A55essment Sessions, for a total of 324. io
Clients are offered up to 8 sessions but can be referred for a second eplsode if required. This means that we havè been able to help those wlth more complex issues. Thls has been positivety received and the outcomes of working with these clients have been sub5tantlal. Clients who need this are returned to the waiting list, to allow for a therapeutic break and for the waiting list to keep moving. We have seen a rlse in cllents who have retelved or are seeking support for issues relating to Neuroillvergence (covering ADHD, ASD, Dy51exial, Natalie holds a speclalist qualificatn in worklng in thls area. We have successfully 5UPPOrted a number of chIldn and young people who have accessed therapy elsewhere that has not met their needs. We pride ourselves on working creatively with clients and attending regular CPD. The most referred issues were the same as last year.. Anxlety Depresslon SelF-Worth Famlly In addltion, there were a number of clients Strugglin8 wlthlssues around 8ender dysphorla and as mentioned, neurodivergence. Many of the young people we have 5UPPOrted have recelved CAMHS support, or school coun5elllng. but needed addltlonal support. We have been flexlble In being able to provlde both remote Ivla telephone or Zoom) and face- to-face sesslons. Many of the young people attendlng have been able to link Into the benefits at the centre such as Volunteerlng The Gym and Fltness classes After School Clubs Youth Forum Cooklng- Group and One to One We have also been able to dlrectly support young people and their famllles wlth food from our In-charlty foodbank. The benefits of having the counselllng pro8ramme based at the Dowlals Community Centre Is that we can have a multi-dlsclpllnary approach and use holbstic. environmental interventlons. The centre also has an award-winning play and youth work PTogramme as well as a sports faclllty and boxing gym that young people and families can Ilnk into free of charge. The centrels open 6 days a week 9-8, th15 means that famllles and young people can acces5 the cenire after 5 pm when many other third sedor and support organlsatlons are closed. which 5UPPOrts the best practlce of th15 prolect with the partnership of the Primary Care Cluster. As well as the YP Core tool as a measure of outcome5, we also undertake our own evaluationlfeedback questionnaires at the end of therapy. We ask clients to complete these and return them to the servlce. Here are some direct quotes from clients this period-. Male, 22 "I can't say how grateful l am for this counselling; l am so much happier now In myself and have managed to get my relationship back on track. l am more confident in myself and can finally See a brighter future." Fernale, 19 li
.1 knew for the longest time I wasn't happy in mysew, talking in counselling has helped Me understand who l am better and given me confidence to be honest with people. Thanks" Male 24 "I lost my job and wa5 feeling useless and worthless. Counselling helped me through when I was really depressed and helped me get motwated again. Female 16 "I gave up carlng about anything and counsellin8 gave me ways that made me feel things could be bette Female 17 'I've always felt anxious, now l understand it better and have overcome my head- l am In control more. I Ilked counsellln8 and I will mls51 CHESS INITIATIVE The Chess initlative Is dellvered to schools across the Merthyr Tydfil Borough and is a flagship programme with hundreds of young people across schools In Merthyr Tydfil playlng. 12
The 8 Best Beneflts of Playing Chess Develops perspective, Improves memory. Deepens focus. Elevates creativity. Boosts planning skllSs. Increases self-awareness. Helps ADHD. The Chess in Schools projett In run by two qualified Che55 tutors. Greenfleldkhool.. We hove been working closely with the Stephens ond George ChGrlty to deliver o weekly che55 club to our K53 leorners. The focus of Che55 Club Is to develop our learners, mathemotics and numerocy skills whilst leurning how to play the game of che55. Learners begin by being introduced to slmple strategy gomes such a5 'Connect 4,, before transitioning on to more challenglng gome5 such os droughts. Learners ore thenfinally Introduced to 5peclfic chess pleces and learn how eoch piece moves. The prep051tlonol longuage ond strategic thinkAng ski115 employed by leorners are highly transferoble to all aspects of the curriculum and pupi15 thoroughly enjoy worklng with Russell our chess tutor. Chess Is a skill for Ilfe and chlldren are given a lifelong skill leaving a legacy not only in their education but also In thelr family. It wlll have an impact on the children's soclal skllls. There are plenty of cross currlcular links between chess and other subjects especially numeracy and Ilteracy, and social skills. There are competltlons held throughout the year In schoo15 and out of school which offers chlldren a competltlon experience that they may not have. Some children may move from there to local and national competitions. It is supported by The Woterloo Foundatlon who endorse the posltlve import on young people's development that Chess has. 13
BABY BOOKWORM PROJEcr The Baby Bookworm project is a Ilteracy programme at the Stephens and George Charitable Trust, set up to encourage early literacy and inspire a love of words for pre-school children. The Baby Bookworm project addresses signiflcant issues in early chlldhood educatlon In Merthyr Tydfll, an area characterised by generational unemployment and low Ilteracy rates. Schools and health professlonals have expre55ed concern about the growlng number of children entering pre-school wlth Ilmited Ilterary 5kllls, affertln8 thelr cognitlve developrnent. Since taking on the role of BBW Coordlnator the group started off wlth only 3 regular attenders, with very Ilmlted resources. Baby Bookwomi Group has Brown in popularity and developed overthe year wlth over 30 regular attenders. Re50urce5 have been grfted from local charity outlets, friends & parents. The play equlpment & resources provide stlmulating actlvttles to support fine & gross motor Skills, enhancing CO8nitive development on 8 weekly basis. Each week the Baby Bookworm 5esslon Includes free playi 8uided playi Broup play, group garnes Including'Knock on the Box,, followlng Instruction5, InteraCte games and musical games. Each session includes interactive storytelllng, Sharing books, muslc and movement The BBW 5es5ion provides opportunities for parentslguardians to develop essential literacy and numeracy tools to 5UPPOrt their children's educational development and emotional literacy skills, on which to build a firm foundation for fUre growth. 14
It supports the breakdown of barriers and forges positive homelschool Ilnks enabling a smooth transrtion into the educational sector. The BBW project provides a platform for children a8ed 0-5, where parents are actlvely engaged in thelr child's cognitive development and values the importance of parental engagement to support positive outcomes in their child's educatlonal journey It Is deslgned to empower parentsl8uardians, supportlng their 50clal and emotlonal wellbeing by providin8 8 safe, friendly, happy hub where issues ènd personal problems can be dlscussed and addressed confidentlalty withln the group. It helps build confidence and bellef they have the ski115 to be educators to their children. It alms to secure a soclal group and foster a Sense of belonglng, together wlth for8lng early Ilnks wrth Merthyr's ever growln& hard to reach famS1ie5, aiming to break the rycle of low aspirations and poor educational outcomes, maxlmlsing the potential of our future generatlon. he 8oby Bookwomi project ha5 proven to be Jn Invuluoble resource infvsterlng eorly literocy ond coqnltlve development. Exrending thAS inlrlotive to reoch more pre-school children is essentiol. us it lays thefoundotionfor Illelong love of learning. By supportirJ9 eorly childhood engogement wlth book5. we con help preptsre our youn9est lejrnersforschool, boost their confidence, ond ensure they hjve the tools they need to thrive ocodemlcolly and sociolly, BABY 800KWORM 15
MERTHYR TYDFIL CHILDREN'S LEftATuRE FESTWAL Established as the biggest event in the UK for celebratlng World Book Day, the Merthyr Tydfil Children's Literature Festival brings together renowned authors, poets, and thousands of eager young minds for a dav of Ilterary celebration. Hosted by the Stephens and George Centenary Charitable Trust, this year marked our 7th festival and was even more spectacular experience than ever before. The charity hosted the festival in April 2023 celebrating Shakespeare with author5 and poets Including Michael Rosen in attendance. 16
Author Tours The charity a150 hosted a variety of author tours whlch impacted on thousands of children as well as attending literature and educational events. As Community Ambassadors for Wales Millennium Centre, we have been able to make theatre and the arts accessible for young people, volunteers and community groups. 17
Hay Fèstival The Stephens and George Charltable Trust took a group of young people on an in5plrlng trip to the Hay Festival, where they had the opportunity to see Joseph Coelho, the Children's Laureate. in action. Thls experience was an excitlng highlight for the young attendees, a5 Coelho is well-known for his ability to bring literature to life through his engaging storytelling and poetry.
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Our #nophonesorcomputers Afterschool and Hollday club provlslon for young people Ss an award-wlnning play scheme. The initiatlve is supportlng some of the most complex young people in Merthyr Tydfil. rii-l; 18
•4 Play allows chlldren to use their creativlty while developlng their Imaglnatlon, dexterity, and physical, Cognitive, and emotional strength. Play 15 important to healthy braln development. At our provision we also utllise the outdoors and forest school, creative wrltln8 Wlth authors and poet5, learning about culture. envlronment and skllls such as cooking. BURSARY AWARD SCHEME The Stephens and George Charitable Trust Bursary scheme awards bursarles to young people who requi support to progre55 in thelr education, to 80 on to further education or to local small arts organisations. In 2023124 the Trust had the pleasure of awardln8 a Stephens and George Centenary Charltable Trust Bursary to Llbby Morgan from Merthyr Tydfll. The monies wlll go towards helplng Libby study for her Level 6 Diploma in Professional Dance, at Northen Ballet Dance school in Manchester. Llbby has been dancing from the age of three and will now study Ballet, Contemporary and Jazz In Manchester. The Trust will be si8nificantly contributing to her costs to ensure she has the best opportunities and life chances. 19
During Year I, Llbby's confldence grew slgnlficantly. She excelled In ballet. jazz, contemporary, tap, ensemble singing, acting, and contextual studies, which covered dance history and musical theatre revlews. Her development was successful, with assessments confirming her progres5. She achieved a high merit in her Advanced l Ballet exam and performed in a spectacular end-of-year show. Libby also chose to focus on Jazz in Year 2 to broaden her career opportunities and add diversity to her skills. 'This was definltely the right choice of school for Libby. She 15 continuin8 to enloy the course and excelling in every genre of dance offered to her, Thank you for your continued support,, LSsa Wells, Llbbys, Parent. PARTNERSHIP LINKS The stephens and George Charltable Trust has built a meaningful partnership with Cadoxton School, inviting students to participate in various community events and introducing the school to the 'Chess in Schools initiative. This collaboration enriches students, learning, promotes critical thinking, and strengthens ties between the Trust and local education, inspirlng future generations, 20
AWARDS Stephens and George Centenary Charitable Trust won a number of Awards during 2023124. Highllghtlng Merthyr Tydfil in the Charitable and Educational sector5 across the UK. St Davlds Award Celebrating Excellence., Helen Hu8hes wlns St. David Award for Community Spirit Helen Hughes received the esteemed St. Davld Award In the Community Spirlt cate80ryi honourlng her profound impact and dedicatlon to the voluntary sector. With 34 years of service, Helen has risen from challenging Journey to Chief Executive of the Stephens and George Centenary Charitable Trust. Her journey. marked by overcoming challenges and completing triathlons and mountain climbs, embodies resilience. Today, she contlnues her impactful work, leading the UK'S largest children's festlval for World Book Day, reaching SOLXI young readers. Yhls award highlights the incredible things we achieve together through community splrlt." Helen said as she accepted the honour from First Minister Vaughan Gething. inspiring all with her vlslon of resilience, compassion, and transformative change. 21
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STepHENS AND GEORGE CEMTENARY CHARrrA8LE TRUST STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES FOR THE YEIR EMDED 31 MhRCH 2024 224 Total fijr 2023 Total un1 Restr11 fUS INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Dat)n5 ?dIa8e$ 136,943 77.555 214.498 274.3eo EXPENDrruRE (XI Ch¥iitsble xt1v50 81$ (Y)tnmunlty cthrg Comrnunity athan1 prc4 134,8 109,426 119219 84,27T 253,825 193,703 186.091 183,Q1 244,032 203,496 447,528 339,712 NeT INCOMEiiexpENOtTURE) Tran•fvrn boi•on fund• {107,0891 34.052 1125,9411 {34,0521 1233,030) (85.352) 10 N•t mo¥•mont In fvnd• 173.037) 1159,9931 233.0301 165,3521 RECONCIUATION OF FUND8 Totsl ftjnds brought 403.917 377.896 781,813 847,165 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 330,880 217,3 548.783 781,813 The notes form part of these finartial Stotents Page 3
STEPHENS AND GEORGE CENTENARY CHARITABLE TRUST BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2024 224 2023 Totsl lunds Unrestrirta Rtstrfthd fund8 lund5 funds FIXED ASSEf8 Tangible 85sets 34,016 37,2&8 71,274 120,937 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank 47.127 273.293 47,127 453,938 104.566 $97,209 180,645 320.420 180,645 501, 701.TT5 CREDfTORS Arnounts faltsro duewitNn eytar 123,5561 123,5551 140,8991 NET CURRENT ASSETS 296,864 180,645 477,509 e,876 TOTAL ASSETS LES8 CURRENT LIABiunE8 330,880 217.9)3 548.783 781,813 NET ASSETS 330.880 217,Ki3 548,783 781,813 FUNOS Unre8tricl&J funé8 Restrfcted fund8 10 330,880 217,W3 403,917 377.896 TOTAL FUNDS 781,813 The finan warè eokyoved by the 808rd of TN81fj88 and outhorwd for b8u8 on .. were 81gn8d on118 t*hatt ty.. Th)t85 forn patofthese fin8rri81 staiern P8ge4
STEPHENS AND GEORGE CENTENARY CHARITABLE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 IAARCH 2024 STATUTORY INFORMATION Sleph8ns and Grge Centenary Chadtoble Trust Is a tharitle Wst wistered in Eng18nd and Wd&. The ¢h8riV5 ted nurnber is 1146LK)9 and Charity 8rSS Is Goat Mill Road. Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3TD. presentstbn encY of th8 financi slaternents is Pound Stertlng 1£). ACCOUNTING POUCIES Bas1• of pr•p3rfng th• flnoncial tatsm•Dt• The finandal statements ol the charty, whth is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. havt been prep8red in acLY)rdance urith the Ch8rrtlgs SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounling and ReportirKJ by chane$.. Stalemenl of Rau)mmded Prathce appliLble to thwlies preparing ihdr accounts in accordancè wlh tho Finandal Reportiro Standard applic8b18 In lh8 UK 8rKJ Republic ol Irdand IFRS 102118ff6ctlv8 1 January 2019y, Finanaal Reporting Standwd 102 Tho Nnancial Rewrting Standard applicable in the UK aThY Republic ol Irolgnd, th& Charibes A¢1 2011. The financia slaternants have l)eqn prepar8d under th historical cosl conventn. The Iru51oes c4)n6ider Ihot there 8re no malertal uncertalnlas abxrt Ihè 8bllity ¢0 ntIJe 86 8 gdno Coneam. Crl¢lcal aceounllng ludgoments and key 8OUf¢•¥ of •sllm#tlon un¢ort•lnty The preparallon ol the nnandal 8im8nts requires managemenl m8ke luthaements. Wtlmath and assumptions thal affaet the amounts reported. These eslimales and judgwnen15 are continually revi8w8d and are bosed on gxp8ri8nce and olhw laL#ofS. indudin9 gxpectalYJns of lulure wents th¥t are bdieved to ba rnagonable undar the clraJnBtsne88 Incom• All ineoming resources are indudad in the st8tament of finandal ACtIlIeS when enlthem8nt ha8 PaNE&J to th8 charfly,. 51 is pffjbable Ih81 lh• economic benefits asslted Ihe traroacIn will flow to the chanty the amouni c4n b& relSably mg8sured. The lollc#•Ang specifK polid are applied to P8rt1cu18r c4teg0ri9s of Srtome.. - Inojffe from éonatIo or 9r8nts is reo)gnise(J vknen thwe 18 denc$ of enltlgmont to tho gKt, rwApl 18 proknble 8nd amount tan b8 measu rdtstly. - l•Jaey Inc£ffi818 reLwls&l wh8n receipt b probable and 8ntitleml L8 e&tlh•J. - Ino)me frcm donated grAyJs is rnea8Ufed ot the falr vJue of tha unless is lmpr8cts.cal to SSUre reli)ly, In whth case th• value IB d8rived from eogt lo the ¢onor or the ests'matad res9 value. tK)nated lacillLies ar swwc85 are rwJ1is In the acwunts wh8n received rf the vlu• w be IdlaY rne8sured. N arTh)unts or8 ind for the contribution of oenwBI voluntgws. income from fundraslno avents IB regniSed tsn the delivery of the fundr8i8hg. Thi8 b da88ffigd as unresthctad funds unls Ihwe is a sp8ofic requiramenl for it lo be spent on a pwlicular purpos8 and rtiumed unspent, in case rt may be rrfard8d as res¢ridwJ. in(x)ma from adrn155ion fees is recogni$ as incoTh on the d8tÈ of the 8t1missbn. Thls is Class1 8$ UnreStrted funds unless thwe k8 a spedfic r8quiremenl for rt to be gt on 8 wlleulw purFX)se and relumed rf unspent, In whith cas• It May be regorded re8tdded. ExndItur• Expendrture is recognlsed on an accrLds b8515 as J liability IB inal. Expgndilure indudes ary VAT whith c3nwl bé ful recover, and Is Clasled undw headlngs of the stawngnt of finandal aLeS to whith reS.. expenditur8 on ralsing furnls IndS the rAist8 of all fundraising 8diwties. everts, nOTr1afitab Ir8dlng activlb85, and the sele of donat sTh)d5. eXpendIu on chwit8Ne gdNilies indudos all costs inrJJrred by 8 charity in Uking aclivili85 that further its charitablg airns for the bètsfil ol rt$ benefiriaries. induding 5UPWrt o)sts ar wsls rdats'ng to the S¥)Vgrllan ol the th*ity apportioned lo charitable &tiviti85. - other exp9fMliture indudes all Expenditure that is nerther rd8t8d to r&sirYJ funds for the charity nor pwt of ts expendrture cheritablé A¢Ifve. P4e5 (y)ntlnued...
STEPHENS ANO GEORGE CENTENARY CHARABLE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS • continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ACCOUNTING pOLlEs- contlnuod Expèndltur• All cx)sts are alICrAt to expenditure Catr r8fb8ctiry the use of thè Tesourco. DSreca ¢y)sts attributable to 5iryle tiVitY a allocated dIrlY to Ihat actlwty. Shared ar8 aP1[Oned beNV the th8y trltrrtjte to on 8 roasonab18, wskn"fiatrA8 and consistent basis. Tanglbl• Ilx•d wet¥ DepreriatK)n k8 provided at the lolltrwlng annual rdies in txder to write off eath 888tt over ts estlmated useful Freehtsltj propety Flxtures and fittirwJs 10Yo On ry)st 25% on wst Tox•llon The chwty l& 8xemptfw th on ts chaFit8ble 8dNitsS. Fund accountlng Unr&%triLtted funds can be uB8d lft act0rdCe Ihe th8rilatrd8 objedlva at the dIsc¥etIc of Ihe InJ8t. Reslrthd funrJ5 can bts for partlojlw re8tricted purw wlhin thg Oblt5 of th8 charify. Restri(Xlon8 arise specified by tha (knnor orwh8n funds aro raised for pa"OJ1ar restrid8(J purposès. Furthw expL8natson of itta n8tur8 And purpo¥tr of eeth fvnd ia Induded in ihe noteB ¢0 the flnanaa S1nertts. ponon and oth•r po•bTgllrom•nt b•n•fftt• The charfty op8rates a defined wntribullon pension stherne. p8yab1e to Ihg wnslon stheme pr8 chBrg8d to the Ststgmanl of Fin8ndd AvIlla% in the period lo which Ih&y fdate. D•btorn Tr8de and other deblor5 ere rewgni88d at th8 $ètt18mnt 8rrount after any tre diso)t cthd. Prgpayrn8nts 8re valuad at the 8rrK)unt prepaid net of any irada dlscount8 due. Co•h at bank and In hand Cash 81 bank and cash in hwd indudes cash and short lerm hvJhly Ilqukl Inveslrnents ¥th a 8IKJrt maturity of three rnLN)Ihs or less from the de of acqulsth'on ¢s OFenJng of the deF#)t or Milar aecJnt. Cr•ditOf8 and provl•lor Creditors and Pfovisions are re¢egnisad where th& chanty has a Present obligalion resulting from 8 past event th81 wll probably fosult In the tronsler of funds to o third party and Ihg arTh)unl due to settLg Iha oblallOn can bo m6asured or 851im8led rely4y. Cre{Sor9 and Pfovisitsns are nom)ally rewgnised at thtyr setllemnt arUnt 8ft8r ollwng for ony trade diwnts due. Flnanclal In•trumonts The eompany has elocied to appty the prowen8 of 11 'Baslc Flnand81 Instruftwts. and Seth'on 12 'Othèr Financial Instrument3 Issues. (rf FRS 102 10 all of Il¥ flnandal instrum8nts. FinancSal Instrumanls are re(x)gnised in the compan13 Sheet when th8 (xjmpany b0Me$ p8rty to ihe JntrxtuJ provisions oflhg Instrument. Fn8nual assets and liabilitie5 aro offsol, th thè n61 amunts presented In Ihè flnano81 staiwnents. when there Is a legally enlofceable right lo set off the recojnised arrrf)unl8 and there i8 inlention to selve a rni basls or to realise the aBsgt an15 tha1Sability simultaneously. Ba8le financlal a510ts Basic finantsal assets, whith iude debtors and cash and bank baanc85, are inltially measur1 at trants) price including trarSl costs and are subsequently carried al afflortised wsl using the effective inlerost method unlejs the 8tTangemant LL)nStilutes a finanryng transaction, where the transaction i5 rrteasured 81 th• pres1 value of Ihe future recapls disccxJnte# at a rnarkgl fdle of inter•sl. Fin8n¢ial assets dassified as Ceivae within one year are not aMOrtsed. Clossification of financial Ilabllltl&# FinBnc4d liabilities and equity instruments are d*sified &o)rdiro to the Substan ol tre ntr&I1 arrangements 8nlered into. An equity inslrdment is any contract that ev1 a rèsidual Inte${ in the assets of the cornpany after deductiryq JI of ils lisbilllies. conllnued...
STEPHENSAND GEORGE CENTENARY CHARABLE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEfrtrs. ¢onUnuod FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ACCOUNTING POUCIES • continued D•biors Basle financlal Ilabllltl•8 Basic ftnanryal liabilities. indudirKJ creditOES and bank lo8 aro Inl811Y r8u)gnLsed at Iran50dion Pri unle8$ the arr8ngeml conslilule5 0 finanung tr8ns8CtIc, wh8re debt inslwrnent is rnured at the pre58nt valL ol the future payments discounted al a rnwket r818 of inter85t. Finanrial liabile5 dagsthed as pwle lIhIn Debt ins¢Nments are subBequentlyearrfed al amrtls&J rts( uslrvJ th8 effeKtlve int8rest rat8 rnÈthod. Trade ltorS are oblvJotknns to pay for gd6 or Ih8t have been wuired in thè ordinary etyjrse of business from supplius. Amounts p&Yab dasslfiad as rr8nt Ilatsli118s rf pay[nt is dua vthin ono year or less. If mt, they ar8 presented 85 norF¢uan1 li&)Ililies. Trade Creditors ar• r8ccgni88d initslly th trans8clion prKe Bubsequ&)Uy mèasur& al arTh)rtised cost LLsing lh8 effecliY& Interest mat). SUPPORT COSTS Go¥wnc• Conwnunty 8oknn¢wnent pwjec18 3,000 TRUSTEES. REMUNERAnoN AND BENEFIT3 Th8r& %re no trtea8, rwouner80n or other tnsfits for the y8ar ended 31 Marth 2024 Tr)r for th8 yw ded 31 March 2023. Tru1•, •xp•nM• There were no tN8tees' gxpen8e8 pald the yw ended 31 March 2024 nor for the yogr and 31 Marth 2023. STAFF COSTS 2024 2023 Wag88 and $8brl63 Soda securty rA)St8 Other pwffjlon (y)sls 121,8LN) 4,821 103.889 4,170 129,015 110,37e Tha avewe nKJnthly number01P10yeeS during the yew w8S 86 follobwa.. 224 2Q3 ProlpA Op8rdC and Ico'stics emfvees re¥ 8nKJluments In oxcess of£eo.o)o. Tha total rernunw*ion paSd to kw rn8nagnt yearbvds £SB,80512023'. £57.4431. u)nUnued...
STEPHENS AND GEORGE CENTENARycHARABLe TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. continwl FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTMnES Unreslrided fur¥Js R¢sth¢Xed fund nds IfrKOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM D)naiK) 8nd IwJ&Ses 57,267 217.C03 274,360 EXPENDITURE ON Chadtabie athllle C1)al5 eomrnunity tre ¢ommunlty thancement prol 61,248 ),929 94.843 92.692 156,091 183.621 Totsl 152,177 187.535 339,712 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI Trnnsforj bet•n fund• 194,9101 210,889 165,3521 1210,8891 N•t M4•mOnt In fund• 115.979 1181,3311 165.3521 RECONCILIATION OF FUN03 TrA81 [ts brouk*l forw8rd 287,938 559,227 847,185 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 403.917 3n.896 781,813 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS FixtureB and rItn9¥ Fr881KJld propoty Tots COST At 1 Aprfl 2023 AOn8 222,811 70,058 292,869 1.658 At 31 Merch 2024 2Y2.811 71.714 294.525 DEPRECIATION At 1 Aprtl 2023 Charge for yèar 133.437 37,502 38,495 13,817 171,932 51.319 At 31 Mw¢h 2024 170,939 52,312 223.251 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2024 51,872 19.402 71,274 At 31 March 2023 89.374 31,8fj3 120,937 OEBTORS.. AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE VIITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade debto Other dabtors Pr8paWn8 and med Inojrne 22,980 4.U25 77.561 7,037 7,710 47,127 1ts1.$66 Page 8 nlnued...
STEPHENS AND GEORGE CENTENARyCHARABLE TrUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ¢ontlnu FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WtrHIN ONE YEAR 2023 TT8dè Lyedits TaXat)n and w81 seojrlty OU)ercr&itor3 10,541 2.994 10,¢Y21 B,897 29,347 23,556 40.899 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement In TSferS bewn funds Al 1.423 31.3.24 Unr•trtctsd fund• Gen81 fun re8trided C4)rtal fund Fore51 Schools 376.795 15,566 11,556 198,3211 {2,7271 16,0411 34,052 312,526 12.839 5,515 403,917 1107,0891 34,052 330,880 ReBtrletod fvnd• Baby Bwk Womi HU8 Projecl Wortd B(ok Day ErasrnLkB KTATSE Restricted Caprtal Fund Sdf Isolation After School Club Youth Club Counselling Cornmunity Cohegkn Grart Chess In SthrM)L Volun18ryActitsn MT F8 Grant 22123 Ailutt CAfw8 YourYJ Corwg Bupa Foundation Graan Community Grant Cost or LNlng Suppor Ground$ UK 23-24 InterlinkRCT Am6er Grant Scherne MTCBC. Equ811tl88 & tyversty Sport Wales Energy Saving Grant Unpaid Carer5 Grant Cwm Taf MLYganhvwg VAMT Global Vlll4e Lacy Grant 21,049 25,WO 50,678 13.386 105,374 3,899 54.15B 24,845 36,459 2,700 10,C4)0 1.428 16,240 12,880 115.2861 5,763 25.(KK) 1.259 153.3181 3.899 114.0521 146,9361 58,438 13,8991 120.0001 12,680 17.3931 111,5371 {21,8771 26,765 25,988 14,582 2.700 1,035 1,428 13,400 18.9651 12.8401 112,fj801 1,051 5,0 870 4,323 2.035 16.8(K) 8,486 3,OCiI 1.051 5.000 870 4,323 2.035 16,8(Kl 8,466 3,oc#J 377,896 1125,9411 134.0521 217,3 TOTAL FUNDS 781,813 1233,0301 548,783 Pe9 continu...
STEPHENS AND GEORGE CENTENARY CHARITABLE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANcL STATEMENTS. continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 10. MOVEMENT IN FiINDS- connl Net rnovement in I8. Includ in Ihe al are 86 fdbws.. Incxjming ResrvJrce$ Movwnent in ¢ts Unr•8trfeted fun Genwal fund unre8trith Caprtd fund Forest Schc 92,943 1191,2641 12.7271 150.0411 I,321) 12,7271 6,0411 44,tixi 138,943 1244,0321 1107,0891 Rtricted fund• Baby Bwk Wom) Wodd Bry)k Day Er85fflU5 KfATSE RestrfLed C8Prtal Fund After Sehwl Club Youth Club Counsdir Ches8 in sch9 Ad Care BUPB F(Jndation Gra CornmunNy Gre Cost Of Lfving sUpr Groun(thM)rks UK 23-24 InterlinkRCT Amser Grant Stheme MTCBC- Equalltie8 & Divers Sport WaleB Energy Savirg Grant Unpai¢J Cargr5 Grant Cwm Taf Morganvhvg VAMT Global VlllwJe Gfant 115,2goi 154,3181 115,2861 153,318 146,9361 111,8931 122.2721 133.6771 18,Wl 12.8401 19991 146,9361 17.3931 111,5371 121,8771 18.9651 12.840) 1.051 4,500 10,735 11,8LK) 19751 {3,2771 15201 870 4,323 2,035 16.8CiI 8,468 3,000 7,6rKI 2,555 16,8crf) 10,0 3,0 11,5341 77,555 1203,49e} 1125,9411 TOTAL FUNDS 214,498 1447.5281 1233,0301 Page 10 )ntinu8d...
STEPHENS ANO GEORGE CENTENARYCHARITABLE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. continwd FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS-contlnuod Comparativ•s for m0Ment in lund Net Trr6 At 31.3.23 At 1.4.22 in fund8 funds UnTe8trl¢t•d fundo General fund Unrestricted C41ital fund FcTr6t SdKK)Is 281.609 6,329 1115,7031 9,237 11,556 210.889 376,795 15,566 11.S56 287,938 194,9101 210.889 403,917 R•$trlct•d fund• An1rn81 Gra)t Baby Bookworrn Creative Library HUB prOt Merthyr V81 Homes Sports101 st8ph8ns & G)r98- Library steph$ & George- MonnKsLrth WCVA- Active Indusion Wdsh Aswnbly GovemnKnl Voluntary Adlon Me¢hyrTyd Wodd BoDk D8y Ramblws Assoryalon VAMT Danc8 Tutor Stephens & George- 8TegJn cc11e Erasm% KfATSE Restrictsd Capltd Fund VAMT Dwnentia VAMT ICF Cknmmufity Found8tlon Wdes 85A In ThL8 Toa81hèr Communty Matto11 MTCBC- FYF Plym¢yJth NeighL¥)urty Community Fund Communty Foundation Wd•s. Crd 19 VAMf. Covkl 19 Sem Isolation VAMT Stw Book Co¥Ad 19 Chri8tmas Festival Coronawrus Rry Gwtkjr Volunteri ActW8 IndusKJn &)d-19 VAMT Cowd Srnall Grant VAM[ ICF S-063 VAWDASV FUNDING After School Cl(** Youth Club VAMT IsoLgtwJn & Lonline86 EU Food Poverty Grant- CA))kin9 CI8ss89 MTCBC FOOD POVERTY Sumwffjr of Fun Community Fjaon w95 Jun&21 Cornmunty FouThJallon we$ Mada By 13,5891 23,884 1.555 25.01 610 2,011 422 9,405 5,187 45.521 1,672 15,028 1,845 10,738 10,729 18,112 157,056 1,750 12,835) 21,049 I1.5) 25,CiKJ 18101 12,0111 14221 19,4051 11,3441 145,5211 12,6721 13,8431 1,OD) 34.358 1551 50,678 11,7K)I 110,7381 110,7291 14,7261 151.6821 13.386 105,374 11.7501 11.9501 (5.CQOI 299 5,¢J)O 500 4C 3,696 3,500 S.)0 2,0 557 12991 15,OCOI Is(K)I 14WI 13,8961 13,YJOI 12,0491 3,899 12,gX)I 17221 165 6,409 4,568 2,400 16.4091 {4.4) 12,4fK)I 1721 1,396 40.013 16,795 2,003 5,177 3.e22 5.532 11.3961 12,2401 116,1461 11,0551 13,1701 I3) 13501 16.385 24.196 1948 12,0071 13,3221 15,182 15,0001 54,158 24,845 Ixjoi 11231 12,fj511 13,4931 3,529 11,0001 23 {11.8661 112531 {7641 {2321 FFOS Y FRAN 0&2021 Swrt Wales- wehts Sportsbl- 4016031 Hayfest 2022 MTCBC Tescn Cornrnunty Grant Courk8dling Hertye Fund G8rdening PrO1t IATCBC- w1b.g for staff 355 2.651 11571 17.2641 3.73S 1.LN)O 26. 22,764 1.253 10.0 110.8981 36,459 e11 rA)ntinued...
STEPHENS AND GEORGE CENTENARY CHARITABLE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. contlnwd FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- conlinwd Community Cohesk)n Grant Volunteering in Wale5 2022 xrcBC SueWalk8r Chess In Sth)ols Voluntary Actlon MT FB 22123 WAG FO Pov&ty Summar ol Fun 2U22 WG HOuse)Id Support Sport GWUK C4)tnmunty Foundatk)n Wa FR-12252 PosrtNely Irnpa¢jj Young People MTCBC C05t ol UviThJ Cr1815 SuppKJrt MTCBC February Half Temi & Easter Hay MfcBC Summar FI5•m8 2023 K*K)ndanee 2022 AduA wa00 Youry Care Wothfor(x Clavelopmw 2,750 31.940 1501 11.4761 14801 2,71KJ 130.4641 13401 10.0fy) 10.0 1,428 1,428 11,213 6,533 547 501 16,5331 15471 1501 } 4.835 5,818 1,688 {4,835) 15.8181 11,6881 {9LKJI 135,0(K)I 7,670 120,9201 2.grij 1660} 35,000 8,570 20,920 9,780 16240 12,680 $59,227 1210,889) 377,696 TOTAL FUNDS 847,165 I65.2) 781,813 P80è12 jntinued...
STEPHENS AND GEORGE CEMTENARY CHARABLE TRUST NOTes TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. continu&d FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnwd Corroalive net fTrJvement In luTrJs. 1ftd In the >ov8 are aB folkm.. Ino)rning resourc85 R850ur( eXP8nded Movemant in funds Unrestrlthd fundi General fund UtrIcted Caprt81 fund Forest ScttKJls 32.833 1148,S361 9,237 112,8781 {115,7031 9.237 11,556 24.434 57,287 1152,1771 194.9101 Restrlcted fund• 88by B¢x)k Wom WCVA- Active InclusK)n VOlunAc0n MethyrTyd Worfd 8wk Day RaMtr$ As60caation Erasmus KTATSE Restricaed Capild Fund BSA CINC4 19 In This T¢¥ether Communty Matters Self Iso18lbn Chri8tm85 Festfv Active Induslon d-19 VAWOASV FUNDING After School Club Youth Club VAMT Isdation & Lonlinè88 EU Food Povety Gr8nt- Cooklng Cla6WS MTCBC FCK)D POVERTY Surnmerof Fun Cornrnunty Foundatlon Wa181 Made 8y 12.8351 13,8431 12,835 13,8431 15,6421 1551 14,7261 151,6821 (5C61 12,09Jl 34.358 1551 14,7261 151,6821 1299} 207 15,OCK) 15,0001 12,0491 185 1721 11,3961 12,2401 116,1461 11,0551 13.170) 13CQ) 13501 12.0491 13351 1721 11,3961 12,2831 120,6461 11,0551 11,4401 13001 13501 43 4,5 11.7301 13001 11231 {3001 11231 12,8511 13,4931 3,529 11.000} 23 11,8661 11,2531 1501 11,4761 {4801 FFOS Y FRAN 06-2021 Sport Wde8- Weightg Sportsk)t- 4016031 PL4yfe8t 2022 MTC8C To5(x) CommunSty Grant Counsdllng Heritage FU Gwd8ning ProSKa MTC8C- Wdlbdng for staff Comnxjnity Coh85ion Grant Volunteering in Wales 2022 MTCBC Sue Walker Winter ol Well-8eing ch Sn Sc*oDIs 12,6511 13,4931 11,7051 5.234 11,Crf)01 17,7(Kl 117,6771 111,8661 11.2531 1501 11.4761 14801 11,5821 14,0251 15C4)1 1gWI 1,582 4,tr25 Senk)r Youth Club Voluntary Action MT FB Grant 22123 WAG Food PoVty Cwm Taf Morg?nwwg- Children'9 CK)ue11ln9 IHèatth Bosrd NHS SLA) Summer of Fun 2(r22 Bar¢bys CryThnunity Fcolbl Fund 222 WG Hou8ehok1 Support Sport GWUK Cornmunty FoundatK)n Wales FR-rM)W12252 Posib'vely Imp8ctiTrJ Young People KfCBC Cost of L9 Crisls Support MTCBC Februbry HaWTem & Easter Play MTCBC Summ8r PLaystherne 2023 Mwndanc8 2022 Adum Carers 1,428 12,128 1,428 11,213 1915} 21,396 16,460 121,396) 19,9271 15001 {3.3S61 14991 6,533 3,3 1,(X)O 547 501 11651 4.835 5.818 1,688 5.818 18121 35,QQJ 10,OCaJ 35,0(X) 8,570 11,4301 Page13 0)nned..
STEPHENSAND GEORGE CENTENARY CHARABLe TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- contiNed FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- ¢ondNed Watert¢)9 Youw car6 Vvotkforce DevdOpnt 22.5(K) 10,( 11,5801 {2201 9,780 217,093 1187,5351 29,558 TOTAL FUNDS 274. 1339,7121 165,3521 Purpow of R••tslcted Fund• Animal Gr8nt,. Funélng for erVJ8gl wfth DIsl¥antag8d childm thwh Anim815 tts many young peOe rnay never hBve 89en a sheep, a 9)at and young pwpb legm and devdop through eX8n8$. Baby Bcxjk Womi.. FundiThJ to be used to erGwJè Vth parents and carers of pr&sLwl thildw to give thw 'h8ad start, In reading belore attwdlro school Big Musle Projecl.. Fund¢d by Youth Cyrnru tho proieL# supports 18arnlrg Ihmgh Music. Th• project hw¥ wor 8k)n9SKle the Charities Spread the Worf Festival cwllng a nwsic Pl8ce al the Feslval on th• •t venues and sch(N)18 8ng&Jlng pwle In all asFcts ol Muslc produrli Bruco Wokofield- Fundlng forgym equlpxm•ffjl Capital fund- Gym 94uipment', To fund tha purchase ofgyTh equlkrnl to use kn lh• CL)mrnunty C•ntre Che89 In Schools Pro11.. Fun¢Jty refved to •nable the charty to ¢)>¢Jrdinalg ch88B in prfffl aThJ 8KoThJwy In MerthyrTydhl, gnd runs h8Wtam, Eo&ter Surnmw ch85s dubs. Chll¢en In Need.. Wa are vwy prfvllosod to be In r8tsipI ol Chlldr8n In Need monies these are fundlrg a p18y %wther to ¢J8velop our no pr0$ end a)mput ethos 8nd also the New516ttar project and supportirg youw people to Fad better about thamsdv88, m8kg betterchoice8 8xpand th#lr lifo skllls ctyt4au Plant Cymru. Fun(Jing for #ftwgGcol re80urw prC4[SXlenSIon Crynl¢ RdldVSEF- Tofund thlldM'6 actlvty pacas. CrMUn COh10n Fun& rrnnieB 8110(gied to ¢xooing proled. Ccfflmunty Foundalk)n Wdéa- Tofund gener4 covkl frKJd and weir8 p8. munty FryJndalk>n Wde8 co19- Support for Ctyk119 Community FtyJndattJn Wel8s Mad8 by Swrt- mr468 spent on th•ertea(Jlng. Communlty In Nb8d ICINI- SuFPDrt for cd- 19 CIN C(xnrnty Outre8Gh Awprds 4 l- Suprx)rtlor cOd-)9 CoronhvSrus RecrNery Gf8nl for Volunteering 2020r21 - Sustain voluntegrfng o)mmunty acthin durlng the pand9nC arKI rerA)V8ry. Creatlve Llbrary: Thè ftjnd the creation of community libra&5, w5th ewJht b&ng c¥e8t•J to tlate. 1 the airn to c¥eat• a wding $paL¥to enthuse YOU raisè lrtarwy standards. Cwm Taf Morganng- £10,OLKI lo SUprt the tharfly durfng Cow&19 arnl E12.$91 r8furb.shrnl al Dal6 Community Centre. Erasrnus KTATSE. To fund an orKJoing Eur¢)pe8n proiecl. Eu Food Povety GRANT. to provS(Je Cookj'ng Classes GardenSrKJ ProjÈct.. Thè Trust has won a green Flag award * th8 tTh)nies are to etharKe 8nd devebp tho pyo. Herrtèje Fund Gar(*n Prolecl- Manta'n Welsh Hefita99 Hafts Page14 continued..
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STEPHENS AND GEORGE CENTE14ARYCHARITABLE TRUST IKITES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- conlinued FOR THE YEAR E14DED 31 MARCH 2024 10. MOVEMEMf IN FUNDS- eonttNgd 2021122 VAWDASV Vlth"m Funding - thls rnmies p8id in hstalm8nt aThJ trdS relurbishmant of coun5911ing rooms. Volunteerfng in Wales 222-monieS from Voluntew"rffJ In Walas Lnt for volunt8ern, books Ènd w&Jes. Voluntary Adion MwthyTTydfil- Tofund a Haa1th & Wdl Beira wwweness day. Volunt8ry Adon MpJthyrTydfil ICF Small Revenue Grant- caJn8011ing costs and on8fth8s8 itsm WCVA- Active IndusK)n'. to fu 8thff to wt)rk 1& to 24-yId8 to rtre¢ucate and rknn. Worfd 8cok Day- To fund the V+vrld took d8yf8stlval prol&l. Restrfcled C8r4tal Fund - Ihls lund mlrrrxs the N8V of fix6d assets purchased LA4hw reglrfded fund5, It wll t rdeased In linè d8pr8dBtkon. South Wales Police Sl0r Youth Club-These lo be rir¢ la1 8$ ft18 an orsolng pro. Wlnt8r of WelbeIng.Monle$ ts childTen'8 any rrnnKry8 do ncl spand rfngf•nc8 foryouth act$8. WCVA Indusl)n VSRF . 026948 .Cortwatlon ol CounBdllrJ Servicè. Foc#J Ddlvwy seCe & DkJtsl SeNIc68 Dgsignoted lund- HUB Project R8la¢es to mnles 581 asKJe for th8 POtenI81 wrcha8e and subswnt renovation8 10 8 prop&ty. Thi8 property 11 be u8 B8 a hub for c%)mmunlty prolgd8. Bupa FoundBtbn Gréen Grant- Gardenlrg Prr)iact Cost or Lmng SupFQrt- Food Bank Groun¢JwrJrk6 UK 2&24 -G8rdgnirrfJ Proje# forthe thx IntsdinkRCT Amser Grant Stheme-Bgc'8 BesU65 8 i%Yim8n6 pro11 at the ettty MTCBC. EquBl1t & DivwBity-Youth proiKi to fun workshops on qulty and dfvarslty Swt Wabs Enew S8virrfJ Gr8nt- IPJhtS 8nd r(1 Unpaid CareryJ Gronl awn T8f rganVv-ars group Tran•fern b0tw••n fun TrBn8fers beMwn nurn8rou5 funds thi¥ yaar to reprasant r8allo¢atbn ol fuThJB to UlatY refiect the ething lund ba18nc88 a5 al 3110312024. 11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Various donallons In ttave also been recwved frorn siephens & Grge Prfrrt Gmup Ltd, iluding thot of staff lirn8 and offirB accommodalion. 11 L8 Imkvssible to quantify the v8lue of these dOn8t, and ihèy have not been Induded wthin th8 acwunts. Induded in othw debtors £6.436 is the caBh of eharfty banked into th? S&G n)Unt for $8frfuwdlro purp)se8. Ths has been repaid pcst Yeard. Page16 o)nl'nuod...
STEPHENS AND GEORGE CENTENARY CHARITABLE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCLAL STATEMENTS- condnugd FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 11 DONATIONS IN KIK) As idenlified in the Tw$tèeg report. Ihe Trust has reived many donati(xB in knnd, amorG which induda the ijwatlgn of staff r85Our. office accommodatk)n, trthks, materials and vartlus other u1mmodeS. tut whlch the Twst Lx>ukd Th)t havg oul ts wuk. These don8lons of re8ourcgs 81rnt iryC68iblè to qutify. as suth. have rv)t tthn IludeI 81 8 monetsry Valuethin a(YXnts. Pago17
STEPHENS AND GEORGE CENTENARY CHARITABLE TRUST DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 INCOME AND ENDOhYMENT8 Donallon• ond Iogxieg Grarrts Adrnissbn fees Sry B8K8S sUry ¢Jonats'5 75.798 132211 6,489 1T2,243 100.244 1,8n 214.498 274,360 Tot¥1 Incomlng rMwrc•• 214,498 274,380 EXPENDITURE Charltal)1g act1* Wag85 Swal se(aJrfty Penslon5 Rat88 and water Insur8n Llght and It Telefftne Staff ry)sts Travel expanses Burs8ri•s aThJ grnn18 Ev8nt cos18 Clos806 Sport8 Proty ¢))sts IT costs Bank chwg88 Courodlor Fe89 M8rk8tlNJ DrecallOn gf freefdd prop8rty D4)reciatlon of fure9 & fftn 121, 4,821 103.869 4,170 2,339 2,607 3,352 7,488 17,132 20.218 2,810 12,185 10,239 19.830 8,701 89,275 25,357 705 43,852 3,357 998 32,870 2.281 37.2 13,817 24.518 19,057 5,103 31,568 6Q2 811 31,3(KJ 12,649 444.$28 335,830 Support eo•t• Go¥•m•nc• Independent examlners feeB 3,Crf)O 3,882 Totsl rrCeS èxp8nded 447,528 339,712 Not Oxp•ndSr• 1233,0301 185.3521 Thls page does not form p8rt ofthe 3t8tutory finantsa1 siathents Page18