COWBRIDGE CHARTER TRUST CIO
Registered Charity Number 1156293
Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 30th November 2025.
The objects of the Trust are in Clause 3 of the Constitution adopted on 12[th] March 2014 and are summarised as conservation, stimulation of interest and education for the benefit of the public in and around Cowbridge. The Charity is administered by an Executive Committee who are its Trustees.
The Trust’s volunteers, continued to maintain and improve Old Hall Gardens which are primarily owned by the Vale of Glamorgan Council and open to the public. The valuable work of the Trust’s volunteers was once again recognised by the award of the prestigious Green Flag Community Award. Our thanks go to Biga and her partner John who led the volunteers for a couple of years but left us in March last year and the position is now held by Glyn Evans, assisted by Sue Mercer. We successfully applied for a grant to assist with the cost of upgrading the seating area by the library and install a tool shed in the grounds. The grounds are historically sensitive, so we needed to have an archeological investigation of the site and planning permission – both done this year.
Maintenance of the Walls continues to be organised by Matt and additionally Matt is involved with the renovation of this building, the Town Hall.
We create reserves where we commit Trust funds for specific purposes. Grants and gifts received for specific purposes are separately identified as restricted funds in the accounts. We are most grateful to all who make donations to the Trust.
All objects of the cio are for the benefit of the public and the charity trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
We ensure that the work of the Trust, its Trustees and its volunteers is for charitable public benefit and within the objects in the Constitution.
The trustees have reviewed and consider that adequate provisions are in place for training our volunteers including safety of the public and child protection, and that the insurance obtained is relevant for Trust activities. The Trustees consider that the general cash balance retained is needed for the efficient running of the Trust’s current and future projects.
Signed Alan Crossley Date 29th July 2026 Chair
Cowbridge Charter Trust cio
Registered Charity Number 1156293
| Cowbridge Charter Trust cio Registered Charity Number 1156293 |
Cowbridge Charter Trust cio Registered Charity Number 1156293 |
Cowbridge Charter Trust cio Registered Charity Number 1156293 |
Cowbridge Charter Trust cio Registered Charity Number 1156293 |
Cowbridge Charter Trust cio Registered Charity Number 1156293 |
Cowbridge Charter Trust cio Registered Charity Number 1156293 |
Cowbridge Charter Trust cio Registered Charity Number 1156293 |
Cowbridge Charter Trust cio Registered Charity Number 1156293 |
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| Receipts and Payments Account for Year to 30th November 2025 | |||||||
| 2024 | 2024 | SEE | 2025 | 2025 | |||
| PAYMENTSRECEIPTS | DETAILS | **NOTE ** | PAYMENTS | RECEIPTS | |||
| 80.00 | Members gifts | 65.00 | |||||
| 305.00 | Membership fees | 245.00 | |||||
| 310.00 | |||||||
| 408.50 | Cost of Insurance | 382.59 | |||||
| Contribution to Town Hall | 2000.00 | ||||||
| TOWN WALLS | |||||||
| 1500.00 | 1500.00 | Per Vale Council | 1500.00 | 1500.00 | |||
| OLD HALL GROUNDS | |||||||
| 1380.00 | Donations/Grants and income | 400.00 | |||||
| 1886.68 | Sundry expenses | 714.02 | |||||
| Purchases re tools | 193.59 | ||||||
| 3795.18 | 2880.00 | 4790.20 | 1900.00 | ||||
| 386.11 | Sundry Expenses | 291.15 | |||||
| 4181.29 | 3265.00 | Totals to Capital Account | £5,081.35 | £2,210.00 | |||
| Capital Account | |||||||
| 34165.86 | Balance brought down as at | 1.12.2024 | 32934.57 | ||||
| As shown above | |||||||
| 3265.00 | Receipts | 2210.00 | |||||
| 4181.29 | Payments | 5081.35 | |||||
| Other Assets | |||||||
| 286.25 | tools Increase/Purchases |
193.59 | |||||
| 601.25 | tools Depreciation |
493.59 | |||||
| 32934.57 | Balance c/d | £29,763.22 | |||||
| 37717.11 | 37717.11 | £35,338.16 | £35,338.16 | ||||
| Statement | of Assets and Liabilities as | at 30th November 2025 | |||||
| ASSETS | |||||||
| 30683.62 | Bank Current Account | 27812.62 | |||||
| 0.95 | Cash held by Treasurer | 0.60 | |||||
| 30684.57 | 30684.57 | Total in Bank and Cash | 27813.22 | 27813.22 | |||
| 2250.00 | Other Assets | tools | 1950.00 | ||||
| 32934.57 | Total | 29763.22 | |||||
| 0.00 | DEBTS | 0.00 | |||||
| 32934.57 | NET TOTAL OF ASSETS | £29,763.22 | |||||
| Restricted & Reserved Funds at 30.11.25 | |||||||
| 771.92 | Old Hall Grounds balance | Reserved | 584.19 | ||||
| 4554.25 | Old Hall Grounds balance | Restricted | 4742.08 | ||||
| 84.00 | Town Walls maintenance | Restricted | 84.00 | ||||
| 5410.17 | Total | £5,410.27 | |||||
| Trust funds available for the general objects of the cio are: | |||||||
| 30684.57 | Total in Bank and Cash as Statement of | Assets | 27813.22 | ||||
| 5410.17 | Less Restricted & Reserved | Funds | 30.11.25 | 5410.27 | |||
| 25274.40 | £22,402.95 |
Cowbridge Charter Trust cio
Registered Charity Number 1156293
Summary Account for Year to 30th November 2025
| 2024 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAYMENTS | RECEIPTS | DETAILS | PAYMENTS | RECEIPTS | |
| 80.00 | Members gifts | 65.00 | |||
| 305.00 | Membership fees | 245.00 | |||
| 310.00 | |||||
| 408.50 | Cost of Insurance | 382.59 | |||
| Contribution to Town Hall | 2000.00 | ||||
| TOWN WALLS | |||||
| 1500.00 | 1500.00 | Per Vale Council | 1500.00 | 1500.00 | |
| OLD HALL GROUNDS | |||||
| 1380.00 | From Food Festival | 400.00 | |||
| 1886.68 | Sundry expenses | 714.02 | |||
| Purchases re tools | 193.59 | ||||
| 3795.18 | 2880.00 | 4790.20 | 1900.00 | ||
| 386.11 | Sundry Expenses | 291.15 | |||
| 4181.29 | 3265.00 | Totals to Capital Account | £5,081.35 | £2,210.00 | |
| Capital Account | |||||
| 34165.86 | Balance brought down as at 1.12.2024 | 32934.57 | |||
| As above | |||||
| 4181.29 | 3265.00 | Payments and | Receipts | 5081.35 | 2210.00 |
| Other Assets | |||||
| 286.25 | Purchases | tools | 193.59 | ||
| 601.25 | Depreciation | tools | 493.59 | ||
| 32934.57 | Balance c/d | £29,763.22 | |||
| 37717.11 | 37717.11 | £35,338.16 | £35,338.16 | ||
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | as at 30th November 2025 | ||||
| ASSETS | |||||
| 30683.62 | Bank Current Account | 27812.62 | |||
| 0.95 | Cash held by Treasurer | 0.60 | |||
| 30684.57 | 30684.57 | Total | 27813.22 | 27813.22 | |
| 2250.00 | Other Assets | tools | 1950.00 | ||
| 32934.57 | Total | 29763.22 | |||
| 0.00 | DEBTS | 0.00 | |||
| 32934.57 | NET TOTAL OF | ASSETS | £29,763.22 | ||
| Restricted & Reserved Funds | at 30.11.25 | ||||
| 771.92 | Old Hall Grounds balance | Reserved | 584.19 | ||
| 4554.25 | Old Hall Grounds balance | Restricted | 4742.08 | ||
| 84.00 | Town Walls maintenance | Restricted | 84.00 | ||
| 5410.17 | Total | £5,410.27 | |||
| Trust funds available for the general objects of the cio are: | |||||
| 30684.57 | Total in Bank and Cash | 27813.22 | |||
| 5410.17 | Less Restricted & Reserved Funds | 5410.27 | |||
| 25274.40 | £22,402.95 |