**Bro Myrddin Bowls Club – Annual Report to the Charity Commission Year Ending: 2024 – 2025 Charity Number: 1158270** ## **Introduction** Bro Myrddin Bowls Club has continued to grow and flourish over the past year, firmly establishing itself as a vibrant community hub. Our club is recognised far and wide, not only for its excellent facilities but also for the warm, inclusive welcome extended to all who visit. The year has been marked by successful financial performance, continued involvement with community groups, and strong governance, all of which reflect our commitment to serving a broad and diverse membership. ## **Financial Overview** This year has been financially successful for the Club, enabling us to support its activities, enhance its facilities, and maintain the quality of its services. Strong budgeting and careful financial management by the Board of Trustees have ensured the sustainability of the Club’s operations. Revenue streams have been bolstered by the membership, and expanded community usage of the facilities. Our sound financial position provides a solid foundation for continued growth and service in the years ahead. 1 ## **Community Engagement and Use of Facilities** Bro Myrddin Bowls Club has evolved into a multi-functional space, now serving as a vital resource for a wide range of local community groups and activities. Over the past year, we have welcomed: - The **Visually Impaired** community for accessible and inclusive sessions - The **NHS** and **Stroke Survivors** groups for health and wellbeing activities - The **Grace Evangelical Church** for gatherings, strengthening our role in supporting community outreach - **Disabled bowling sessions** , ensuring our sport is open to all - **Baby and parent sessions** , helping to support young families in a warm and welcoming space This diverse use of the club illustrates our core value of inclusivity. We continue to work hard to ensure our facilities remain accessible, welcoming, and flexible to suit the needs of our broad user base. Our excellent reputation for hospitality and the quality of our environment continues to attract new groups and visitors from across the region. ## **Governance and Trusteeship** The Club is managed by a dedicated and effective Board of Trustees who provide strong leadership, sound strategic planning, and robust oversight of operations. Their efforts are supported by a highly committed and active membership base. We are particularly proud of our team of volunteers, whose dedication and enthusiasm are instrumental to the success of our daily activities and events. Governance standards 2 remain high, with appropriate policies in place to safeguard the welfare of members and users, and to ensure compliance with charity regulations. ## **Conclusion** This year has been one of growth, achievement, and deepening community impact for Bro Myrddin Bowls Club. We are proud to have become more than just a sports club – we are a recognised and valued hub for health, social connection, and community support. With strong finances, dedicated leadership, and a spirit of volunteerism at our heart, we look forward to building on this success in the year ahead. Signed: Sandra Thomas (Chair Bro Myrddin Bowls Club) Date: 22/10/2025 3 41292 1444$ io.>Jo 9.736 18215 922$ 5.14$ Car P•r*knq Inow• 1635 1,518 Spomwhlp 150 •1.49• TOTAL RECEIPT• I￿.5￿0 PAYIIENTS 19AS4 Fwd & Drt*k Supp41• &Vw• alwjup Eq￿￿•T 111JS 3.310 Td•pho 761 1317 M•d•l• & Rlbl Lw•lThu of Adv•￿￿n4 & 8pty*or*Np Mlts¢. ey•tw Irrt.Tr4¥•1 PPLPRS Ltd I1￿* Lk•fye• Jji 37 1.1 170 ¢l••nlnq l Yl•th R•m¢¥•l Tr•lthJn9 C•rd pr￿•$41￿ F 1h77 rPirk 8•Aiinq IQ531 4no 17.1 EPOSYM t•nnlnth x2 2.549 compu￿r# i.n1 To7￿ PAYIENT8 14,878 5.125 104.122 BRO MYRDDIN BOWLS CLUB CHARITY NUMBER 1158270 Page 3. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES AND MEMBERS I report on tho accounts of the Bro Myrddin Club for the year endirvJ 31 August 2025. on pag8s 1 & 2. Resp8ctlvo Mponslblllllgs of trustee8 and oxamln•r The Charitys trustees are resp)nsible lor the weparation of the ax￿nts in aox)rdan￿ wrth the requirements of the Charittes Act 2011. The trustses consKler that an audit not required for this year under section 144 of the Act and that an IndeF*ndont Examinatbjn is needed. It l• my rn•pon8lblllty to Examine th& accounts under section 145 ofthe Charytss P To follow the procedures lain down in the general dIr￿tionS given by the Chanty Commission lurKler sectK*n 145 of the Act) and to state whether any parti￿lar matters have cJ)mo to my attent￿n. B••l• of Indop•nd•nt Examlnof• Statwm examinatson carr￿d out in accordance wtth the gener81 directions given by ts Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by th8 Charity and a comparison of th8 a¢¢ounls with those records. It also includes considerat￿n of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanat￿n5 from the trustees conceming such matters. The procedu undertaken do r￿t providè am the evKl8n¢e that ￿￿￿ld be rw4uKwJ of an audlL and cwuondy no opinlon 18 glven as to whethèr the accounts present a true and fair ¥1￿. and the rewrt 18 limited to th088 matters 8et out in the statement b8bw. Ind•pgndent Examln•rn Stst•m•nt In ¢x>nne¢tion with my examinatKJn. no material matters have come to my attenth)n.' 111 Which give me reasonabk cause to bel￿e that. in any material respe¢ the requirements.. To keep proper a¢counbng reccKts in accordance with sec1]￿ 130 of the Charths Act. and To prepare accounts which accord with the w)untr'ng records have not been m8t. 121 To v4hich. in my oplnlon, att*)t¥)n should be drv4vn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Tessa Finch FMAAT Finch Accountan¢y Ltd. 20 Bridge Street Kidwelly Camis. SA17 4UU