Trustees' Annual Report for the period
| Period start date | Period start date | Period end date | Period end date | ||||
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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
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Trustee name | Office(if any) | Dates acted if not for wholeyear |
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| Paul Bulmer | Chair | NA | |
| Dafydd Bowen | NA | ||
| James Sullivan | NA | ||
| Phil Morgan | 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. The chair also receives Charity Commission newsletters which he shares with trustees as appropriate
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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." |
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| 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 2025, 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 three 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.
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Community events such as a Halloween Party, a Christmas Event and an annual Party in the Park.
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We also run a village website and social media groups.
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Maintaining flower boxes at the entrance to the village from both directions and at the Cenotaph.
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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. during the year 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 https://brynporttalbot.wordpress.com/ We delivered children’s events for Easter, Summer, Halloween and Christmas.
We had initially installed a Trim Trail in the park and maintained this each year. However, it had reached the point where it needed to be completely replaced. In 2024 we obtained a £10,000 grant from the Lottery Community Fund, which enabled us to do this. We now continue to inspect and maintain this facility. A summary of the years events can be found on the website at BRAG in 2025 – Bryn Village
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) BRAG now runs the Beast of Bryn Trail race. This race breaks even at around 350 runner registrations. Any profit generated is used to help meet the charitable aims of BRAG.
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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:
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Introduce Sports coaching on the village playing fields
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Organise the annual events such as Beast of Bryn, Party in the Park, Halloween, Christmas, etc.
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Work with other groups to deliver sports, protect the environment, deliver supervised walks, etc.
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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) Phil Morgan Signature(s)[James Sullivan ] James Sullivan Phil Morgan Full name(s Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee Trustee etc Date 27/05/2026
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Bryn Residents Action Group (CIO)
1158947
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 01/01/2025 31/12/2025 To from
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
| Donation from Richard Burton 10k | 300 | 300 | ||
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| Sponsorship donations received | 1,513 | 1,513 | ||
| Halloween net receipts | 34 | 34 | ||
| Christmas event net receipts | 504 | 504 | ||
| Pitch fees | -00 | |||
| Bryn Residents Act | -00 | |||
| Community Fund Grant | -00 | |||
| Grants received | -00 | |||
| Race receipts | 8,241 | 8,241 | ||
| Deposit return (barriers for race) | -00 | |||
| Refund(bouncycastle) | -00 | |||
| Refunds | 12 | 12 | ||
| Greenwood Moreland insurance refund | -00 | |||
| Just giving and other donations | -00 | |||
| Interest earned from deposit account | 218 | 218 | ||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 10,823 | -00 | -00 | 10,823 |
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). | ||||
| - | - | - | ||
| - | - | - | ||
| Sub total | - | - | - | |
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 10,823 | - | - | 10,823 | |
| Insurance costs | 439 | 439 | ||
| Race runningcosts | 7,365 | 7,365 | ||
| Replacement trim trailplayarea | 0 | - | ||
| Repairs and maintenance | 399 | 399 | ||
| Website | - | |||
| Stationery/computer supplies | 125 | 125 | ||
| Tools | - | |||
| Safetyinspections | 172 | 172 | ||
| Halloweenpartycosts | 208 | 208 | ||
| Wreath for Remembrance Day | 30 | 30 | ||
| Donations to local charities | 720 | 720 | ||
| Christmaspartycosts | 192 | 192 | ||
| Christmas Tree costs | 350 | 350 | ||
| Rent | 45 | 45 | ||
| Independent review of 2024 accounts | 360 | 360 | ||
| Afan environment | 50 | 50 | ||
| Sub total | ||||
| 10,454 | - | 10,454 | ||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| - | - | - | ||
| - | - | - | ||
| Sub total | - | - | - | |
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds |
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| 10,454 | - | - | 10,454 | |
| 369 | -00 | 369 | ||
| A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
17,652 | 720 | 18,372 | |
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| 18,021 | 720 | 18,741 |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B2 Other monetary assets B1 Cash funds B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities |
Details | Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
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| Bank and cash | 18,021 | 720 | |
| Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments |
18,021 |
720 | |
account(s)) Details |
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| Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
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| Signature | |||
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.
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 14.May.26