Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2022 to 31[st] December 2022
Charity name: Cwtsh Community and Arts Centre
Charity registration number: 1157225
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 1.to advance the education of the general public in Newport, South Wales and the surrounding area 2. to further or benefit the residents of Newport, South Wales and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other options by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the quality of life for residents. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Regular lectures and seminars on various historical and literary subjects. Regular open mic poetry and prose reading sessions. Regular exhibitions of the work of local artists. Regular educational classes |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes |
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SORP reference n/a Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | n/a |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | n/a |
| Other | Small financial and material contribution to certain local art projects exhibitions and other events. |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Promotion of Education and enlightenment relating to the arts. Regular publication on the internet and social media of the various classes, events and exhibitions. |
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See below Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set
Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
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willingness of supporters to a<end events and classes.
authors historians and businesses. Also, the monthly open mic events in the Murenger Pub in Newport connued with presentaons by local poets and authors.
Following closure of children's library removing the wheeled bookcase and rebranding by removing the front window logo decal. This to open up the windows space and allow pain*ngs and other items to be exhibited in the windows space.
The remaining library books were donated to Clytha school and Books for Africa.
There was the possibility of resuming creave wring classes. A new provider was found and creave wring classes resumed in May.
Naval Mu*ny of 1921 and on May the 6th with Kit Lambert who has wri<en scripts for a number of popular tv series including Eastenders and Father Brown.
There was a regular program of art and photography exhibions such as the one in April relang to painngs of local scenes by local arst Jusn Brown. The exhibion proved to be very popular and the arst sold several painngs.
Friday presentaons at Cwtsh which helped greatly in providing expenses for speakers who somemes had to come long distances.
Also, in May a longstanding commi<ee member Leighton Long died at the age of 86. The commi<ee agreed to install a small plaque as a lasng tribute to Leighton's contribuon to the success of Cwtsh.
In June it was felt that the constuon of Cwtsh was out of date and should be updated in several respects. It was noted that this would need to be carried out and approved at the next AGM, probably in November.
In August Cwtsh supported a Windrush Fes*val in Bellevue Park, Newport with speakers, music, a plasma screen and refreshments.
In September Jusn Brown who had had a very successful exhibion at Cwtsh started an art class which appeared popular.
Amendments to the constuon were dra[ed and agreed at a special mee*ng of trustees And the amendments were approved at the AGM in November.
Regular contribu*ons of artwork produced by local schoolchildren were exhibited in the window gallery at Cwtsh.
November saw the annual Newport "Art on the Hill" exhibion for which Cwtsh acted as a hub locaon where parcipants could have their a<endance cards marked. There was also an essay compeon for children the prize for which was a book donated by a well known children's author, creave wri*ng and poetry readings.
involve considerably more expenditure it was clear that Cwtsh would have to be more careful with its electricity usage.
The commi<ee set up a special subgroup to look into incepon of a membership scheme as it was felt that the Constu*on envisaged a full membership more involved with Cwtsh.
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Financially stable; more than £3000 in the bank. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We aim to have three months operating costs in our account at all times - and have succeeded. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Current account only |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | NA |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NA |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees elected at AGM. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Cwtsh Community and Arts Centre |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charity number | 1157225 |
Charity’s principal address 226 Stow Hill, Newport, NP20 4HA
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Alan Roderick | Chair | Since March 2014 | |
| Jim Calvert | Trustee | Since April 2016 | ||
| David Osmond | Trustee | Since March 2014 | ||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Dates acted if not for whole year
Trustee name
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
None |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
NA |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
NA |
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) D Osmond J Calvert Full name(s) David Osmond Jim Calvert Position (eg Trustee, Treasurer Trustee Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 25/10/2023
Cwtsh Community and Arts Centre Accounts 2022 (Charity number 1157225)
Introductory notes
These accounts cover the period from 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2022.
‘Restricted’ income must be spent on the speci?ied items for which it has been donated or provided.
Unrestricted income can be spent on anything that supports Cwtsh Community and Arts Centre’s objectives.
Income
Income source Restricted Unrestricted Total Murenger Open Mics 658.50 First Fridays 420.70 Tiny Rebel First Friday sponsorship 180.00 Cwtsh room rental 1,758.00 Gallery income 431.00 Rotary Club raf?le 110.00 Coffee money 36.80 Sale of A frame noticeboard 25.00 Donations 210.00 Covid grant from Newport City Council 2,200.00 Grant from Race Council Cymru 1,500.00 (Windrush Project) Total 1,500.00 6.033.00 7,530.00
Expenditure Rent (Newport City Council) 1375.00 Welsh Water / Dwr Cymru 123.79 Virgin (WiFi Rental) 772.80 Electricity (British Gas) 854.41 Insurance 619.07 Webber Design (website hosting) 126.00 Annual Premises Licence Fee 70.00 Exhibition expenses (poster design, printing, launch hospitality) 339.69 Building expenses (CCTV call out; purchase of easel) 213.10 Contribution to Art on the Hill 200.00 Windrush project 1499.70 Donation to leukaemia research in memory of Leighton Long 75.00 2021 children’s writing competition lea?lets 84.40 First Friday fee paid to Matthew G. Rees 30.00 Bank charges 87.38 Total 6,470.34
Bank Reconciliation
Opening balance 1,975.94 Add income 7,530.00 9,508.94 Subtract expenditure 6,470.34 Closing Bank Balance 3,035 .60
All restricted funds have been used for the bene?it of Cwtsh Community and Arts Centre.
These accounts are a true and accurate record.
David Osmond (Treasurer, Cwtsh Community and Arts Centre) October 24th 2023.