2020-12-31-accounts - Bryn Residents Action Group

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

	Period start date	Period start date			Period end date	Period end date
	1	Jan	2020		31	Dec	2020
From				To

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Bryn Residents Action Group

Other names charity is known by BRAG

Registered charity number (if any) 1158947

Charity's principal address 5 Bryn Varteg, Bryn, Port Talbot

Postcode SA13 2RJ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office(if any)	Dates acted if not for wholeyear
Paul Bulmer	Chair	NA
Dafydd Bowen		NA
John Thomas		NA
Dianne Thomas		NA

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address	Type of adviser Name Address	Type of adviser Name Address
Bank	Lloyds	115 Station Road, Port Talbot, SA13 1NR

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Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Constitution- adopted 23[rd] October 2013 Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted

(eg. trust, association, company) Trustees are elected from and by the members of BRAG during the Trustee selection methods Annual General Meeting. (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

•

BRAG are members of Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Service (NPT CVS) and have access to roles and responsibilities information via the website. They also receive regular news bulletins.

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Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects	The objects of BRAG are: The promotion for the benefit of the public of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation (and in particular in the village of Bryn) by all or any of the following means: (a) the maintenance, improvement or provision of public amenities: (b) the preservation of buildings or sites of historic or architectural importance: (c) the provision of recreational facilities for the public at large or those who by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances, have need of such facilities: (d) the protection or conservation of the environment: (e) the promotion of public safety and prevention of crime: (f) Such other means as may from time to time be determined subject to the prior written consent of the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales."
	Using a grant from the Big Lottery, we obtained a 25yr lease from NPT Council for the derelict Tennis Courts area on Bryn Recreation Ground. During 2020, we maintained these grounds, arranged the annual safety inspection and organised activities to make full use of these facilities. Having establishment of a 4-mile heritage walk at the edge of the village, starting in the Bryn Nature reserve picnic area and returning to this point. The path has been kept clear of fallen trees, undergrowth etc. Further stones had to be laid in sections to bridge steams and bogs and drainage ditches dug by hand. Way markers and signage have been maintained or replaced as required. All this work was undertaken by voluntary members of BRAG. The route continues to be maintained on a monthly basis. BRAG also maintains a picnic and memorial located at the start of this walk. In the past, we undertook a number of one off activities such as installing a memorial to the memory of local miners and organising the official opening of this. The old coal dram rescued from the school closure the year before was used as part of this memorial. We continue to maintain this memorial site. We have now been running a Bryn IT Club in the local community centre for several years to help anyone but especially older people, to overcome the challenges of a digital era and help prevent digital exclusion. In 2019 this was extended to become the Bryn and Cwmafan IT club, drawing members from a much wider base and working with the Neath and Port Talbot digital inclusion officer.

Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing document
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects

The objects of BRAG are:
The promotion for the benefit of the public of urban or rural regeneration
in areas of social and economic deprivation (and in particular in the
village of Bryn) by all or any of the following means:
(a) the maintenance, improvement or provision of public amenities:
(b) the preservation of buildings or sites of historic or architectural
importance:
(c) the provision of recreational facilities for the public at large or those
who by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial
hardship or social and economic circumstances, have need of such
facilities:
(d) the protection or conservation of the environment:
(e) the promotion of public safety and prevention of crime:
(f) Such other means as may from time to time be determined subject to
the prior written consent of the Charity Commissioners for England and
Wales."

Using a grant from the Big Lottery, we obtained a 25yr lease from NPT
Council for the derelict Tennis Courts area on Bryn Recreation Ground.
During 2020, we maintained these grounds, arranged the annual safety
inspection and organised activities to make full use of these facilities.
Having establishment of a 4-mile heritage walk at the edge of the village,
starting in the Bryn Nature reserve picnic area and returning to this point.
The path has been kept clear of fallen trees, undergrowth etc. Further
stones had to be laid in sections to bridge steams and bogs and drainage
ditches dug by hand. Way markers and signage have been maintained or
replaced as required. All this work was undertaken by voluntary members
of BRAG. The route continues to be maintained on a monthly basis.
BRAG also maintains a picnic and memorial located at the start of this
walk.
In the past, we undertook a number of one off activities such as installing
a memorial to the memory of local miners and organising the official
opening of this. The old coal dram rescued from the school closure the
year before was used as part of this memorial. We continue to maintain
this memorial site.
We have now been running a Bryn IT Club in the local community centre
for several years to help anyone but especially older people, to overcome
the challenges of a digital era and help prevent digital exclusion. In 2019
this was extended to become the Bryn and Cwmafan IT club, drawing
members from a much wider base and working with the Neath and Port
Talbot digital inclusion officer.

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March 2012

Other activities include:

Helping with the running of the Richard Burton Race, attracting almost two thousand runners and raising money for local charities.
Support of social clubs in the village such as an IT Club, a Heritage Club, an over 50’s club, a Bowling Club, a Cricket Team, etc.
Community events such as a Halloween Party, a Christmas Event and an annual Party in the Park.
We also produce and deliver a bi-monthly village newsletter and run a village website and social media groups.

In planning and delivering all the individual activities and plans for the year the Trustees have considered and had regard to the Public Benefit guidance issued by the Charity Commission.

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Section D Achievements and performance

With Covid restrictions, many of our normal activities were restricted Summary of the main during 2020. We started the year with most of our normal activities and achievements of the charity when things were eased in the summer, we had an unveiling of the two during the year defibrillators we had installed in the village. These had a value of over £4,000 for defibrillators, housings and installation but thanks to charitable discounts; they were installed for much less. We have also worked with other organisations to help deliver many other activities for the village such as monthly walks, including an evening walk during the summer months. We have worked alongside Afan Environment group to help protect the environment in the surrounding area. We were unable to deliver the village newsletter due to Covid restrictions. However, we have continued to deliver news and information via social media and village notice boards. We also helped village residents by providing support with things like medical prescription delivery and support of the vulnerable.

Section E Financial review

The trustees have considered a reserves policy and felt it is necessary to Brief statement of the keep £5,000 to cover any potential damage to assets such as tennis charity’s policy on reserves court nets and to sustain BRAG through any short-term drought in grant funding. £5000 would cover running costs such as insurance, lease rents, printing, etc. for about two years.

Further financial review details (Optional information)

• The organisation has had limited sources of income during the pandemic resulting in a £2k reduction in our account balance over the year.

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Section F Other optional information

In future years, when the pandemic restrictions allow, we intend to continue the regular activities as listed in this report plus planned new activities that include:

Introduce Sports coaching on the village playing fields
Organise the annual events such as Party in the Park, Halloween, Christmas, etc.
Work with other groups to deliver sports, protect the environment, deliver supervised walks, etc.
Protect and publicise the local heritage of the area.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Dafydd Bowen Full name(s)[Paul Bulmer ] Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee & Chair Trustee etc) Signature(s) Dianne Thomas Full name(s)[John Thomas ] Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee Trustee etc) Date 28/07/2021

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Bryn Residents Action Group (CIO) 1158947 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the 1/1/2020 31/12/2020 To period from

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Section A Receipts and	payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £	Restricted funds to the nearest £	Endowment funds to the nearest £	Total funds to the nearest £	Last year to the nearest £
Donations received	500			500	735
Donation from National Heritage					3,700
IT Club subscriptions	126			126	171
Fund raising activities					1,880
Halloween & Christmas party receipts					848
Richard Burton 10k donation	237			237	200



*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	864	-00	-00	864	7,534

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
	-	-	-
	-	-	-		-
*Sub total* *Total receipts* A3 Payments	-	-	-		-

	864	-	-	864	7,534

Room hire	11			11	100
Newsletter printing costs					220
Laptop and software for heritage project	780			780
Safety inspections	60			60	72
Cost of defibrillators	1,200			1,200	486
#ERROR!	437			437	444
Tennis court rent					30
PA system	125			125

Tennis court maintenance		32			32	59
Unpaid cheque						500
Thank you gifts		60			60
Wreath for Remembrance Day		25			25	25
Stationery						25
Entertainment and events						789

	*Sub total*	2,730			2,730	2,750

A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
		-		-	-
		-	-	-
*Sub total*		-	-	-

*Total payments*		2,730	-	-	2,730	2,750

*Net of receipts/(payments)*		-1,867	-00		-1,867	4,784
A5 Transfers between funds		-
A6 Cash funds last year end		16,289			16,289	11,551

*Cash funds this year end*		14,422	-00		14,422	16,335

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
		Unrestricted	Restricted	Endowment
Categories	Details	funds	funds	funds
		to nearest £	to nearest £	to nearest £
B1 Cash funds	Bank and cash	14,422	-00


	*Total cash funds*	14,422	-00
	(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))	OK	OK	OK
		Unrestricted	Restricted	Endowment
		funds	funds	funds
	Details	to nearest £	to nearest £	to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets

B3 Investment assets

B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use

B5 Liabilities

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

Fund to which Cost Current value Details asset belongs (optional) (optional) Fund to which Cost Current value Details asset belongs (optional) (optional) Fund to which Amount due When due Details liability relates (optional) (optional) Date of Signature Print Name approval

Report to the Trustees and Members of Bryn Residents Action Group

Charities in England and Wales are regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales and are subject to the requirements set by the Charities Act 1993. Under section 43 of the Charities Act 1993 an audit for a financial year is required if the:

charity’s gross income in that year exceeds £500,000, or

aggregate value of the charity’s assets, without deducting any liabilities, exceeds £3.26m and its gross income exceeds £250,000.

Charities which are not required to have an audit of their accounts are required to have an independent examination if their gross income exceeds £25,000. In addition for charities with gross income exceeding £250,000 the independent examiner will need to hold a relevant professional qualification.

Bryn Residents Action Group is not required to undertake an independent examination as its gross income is less than £25,000

As Bryn Residents Action Group gross income is less than £500,000 and there are no assets the charity is not required to carry out an audit as required by the Companies Act 2006.

Terry Filer FCCA

12-Jul-21

Suggest some funds are transferred to a deposit account to earn interest.

Bryn Residents Action Group

Bank analysis for the year ended 31 December 2020

		Details	Event
27/2/2020	116.40	IT club subs
27/2/2020	10.00	IT club subs
15/4/2020	237.44	Richard Burton BRAG	insurance
	363.84
					CHQ
18/2/2020	174.20	laptop software		20004		Charity digital exchange - software for heritage project
18/2/2020	603.00	Currys online		20005		Heritage project laptop
4/3/2020	11.00	NPTCBC		20003	000142	Room rental
14/4/2020	437.44	Ladbrook ins		20009		Tennis court insurance
7/8/2020	2.54	PayPal Kenable		20011		Lead for laptop
17/8/2020	1200.00	Heartbeat trust		20012		Defibrillator
24/9/2020	27.73	PJ Morgan		20013		Repairs to climbing board
19/10/2020	14.58	Frederick Bulme				Flowers £10 & £4.58 postcrete
19/10/2020	25.00	John Thomas				Wreaths for cenotaph
3/11/2020	125.00	ebay		20017		Fenton PA systems
11/11/2020	50.00	John Thomas		20016		Thank you to Fitzpatrick twins for making a replacement bench at tennis court
17/12/2020	59.95	Mr J Widdas safety rep		20018		Tennis court safety inspection
	2730.44

Opening bal @ 1/1/20	16289.22
Receipts	363.84
Donation (missing bank statement)	500.00
Payments	-2730.44
Closing balance @ 31/12/20	14422.62
Balance per bank statement	14422.62
	0.00