2023-12-31-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	2023		31	Dec	2023
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
James Sullivan		Started 1/10/23
Phil Morgan		Started 1/10/23

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)

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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 2023, we maintained these grounds, arranged the annual safety inspection and organised activities to make full use of these facilities. Having established a 4-mileHeritage 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 area and miners 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 organise the Beast of Bryn Trail run each year, which bring over 500 runners to the village to take part in this charity run. We manage the running of the Village Community centre for the village. Other activities include: • Helping with the running of the Richard Burton Race, attracting over two thousand runners and raising money for local charities.

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 2023, we maintained these grounds, arranged the annual safety
inspection and organised activities to make full use of these facilities.
Having established a 4-mileHeritage 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 area and miners 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 organise the Beast of Bryn Trail run each year, which bring over 500
runners to the village to take part in this charity run.
We manage the running of the Village Community centre for the village.
Other activities include:
•
Helping with the running of the Richard Burton Race, attracting
over two thousand runners and raising money for local charities.

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Support of social clubs in the village such as a Heritage Club, an over 50’s club, a Bowling Club, a Cricket Team, The Bryn Ukraine Aid group, etc.
Community events such as a Halloween Party, a Christmas Event and an annual Party in the Park.
We also produce and deliver a village newsletter and run a village website and social media groups.
Maintaining flower boxes at the entrance to the village from both directions and at the Cenotaph.
Organising the remembrance service at the Cenotaph each year.

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

Summary of the main We have also worked with other organisations to help deliver many other achievements of the charity activities for the village such as monthly walks, including an evening walk during the year 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 but it appears that most of the village are now happy to receive information via the website, social media and the community centre notice board. We continue to develop the village website at thttps://brynporttalbot.wordpress.com/ We delivered children’s events for Easter, Summer, Halloween and Christmas.

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 had good funding from the Beast of Bryn 2022 event resulting in a £2,000 improvement in our account balance over the year. However, the company managing the race, Run Afan, ceased trading after the 2023 event and failed to pay BRAG the money they took for the event.

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Section F Other optional information

In future years, we intend to continue the regular activities as listed in this report including:

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

Dafydd Bowen Signature(s) Paul Bulmer (hand written signatures on hard copy in BRAG files) Dafydd Bowen Full name(s)[Paul Bulmer ] Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee & Chair Trustee etc) Diane Thomas Signature(s) John Thomas Dianne Thomas Full name(s)[John Thomas ] Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee Trustee etc) Phil Morgan Signature(s)[James Sullivan ] James Sullivan Phil Morgan Full name(s Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee Trustee etc Date 23/05/2024

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Bryn Residents Action Group (CIO) 1158947 Receipts and payments accounts For the period 01/01/2023 31/12/2023 To from

CC16a

Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Last year funds funds funds to the nearest to the nearest to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ £ £

A1 Receipts

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Donation from Richard Burton 10k 259 259 249
Donations from Christmas tree appeal - -00 -00
Halloween receipts 120 120 100
Donations to Stop Y Bryn appeal - -00 -00
Beast of Bryn race donation 2,100 2,100 2,500
Beast of Bryn T shirt sales etc 393
Run Afan Forest LT Beat Donations 200 200 -00
Beast of Bryn pitch fee 25 25 -00
Christmas lights receipts 38 38 228
Christmas party receipts 338 338
Dwr Cymru donation for cabin -00 200
Just giving and other donations 114 114 155
Interest earned from deposit account 110 110
Sub total (Gross income for AR) 3,304 -00 -00 3,304 3,825
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see
table).
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A2 Asset and investment sales, (see
table).
- - -
- - - -
Sub total - - - -
Total receipts 3,304 - - 3,304 3,825
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A3 Payments
Insurance costs 284 284 249
Beast of Bryn food/race costs 32 32 1,100
Paints etc -00 170
Website 60 60 111
Stationery 32 32 109
Safety inspections 78 78 78
Signage -00 53
Cost of netball posts 138 138
Tennis court maintenance -00 91
Halloween party costs 110 110 110
Wreath for Remembrance Day -00 37
Christmas party costs 110 110
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Christmas Tree costs 84 84 560
Rent 90 90 45
Other 9
Bryn Residents Act 75 75
Support for Ukraine 85 85 44
Sub total 1,177 - 1,177 2,766
A4 Asset and investment purchases,
(see table)
- - -
- - -
Sub total - - - -
Total payments 1,177 - - 1,177 2,766
Net of receipts/(payments) 2,127 -00 2,127 1,059
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end 13,936 646 14,582 12,877
Cash funds this year end 16,063 646 16,709 13,936
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at	the end of the period	the end of the period
Categories B2 Other monetary assets B1 Cash funds B3 Investment assets	*Total cash funds* Details Bank and cash (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details	Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 16,063	Restricted funds to nearest £ 646 646 OK Restricted funds to nearest £ Cost (optional)	Endowment funds to nearest £
		16,063
		OK		OK
		Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Fund to which asset belongs		Endowment funds to nearest £ Current value (optional)

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Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liability relates (optional) (optional)
Date of
Signature Print Name
approval
J M Sullivan (Signed hard copy in J M SULLIVAN 23/05/2024
BRAG files)
D P Bowen D P BOWEN 23/05/2024
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B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use

B5 Liabilities

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

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

22-May-24