2025-03-31-accounts

Company registratlon number: 08951503 Charity re8istratlon number: IIS9092 Ymddiriedolaeth Hamdden Aneurin Gwella 8ywyd Cymunedol I Improving Community Life Aneurin Leisure Trust ANEURIN LEISURETRUST (FORMERLY UFE LEISURE TRUST) (A company limited by guarantee and not havlng any share tapltal) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES, STRATEGIC REPORT AND CONSOUDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 *AEHP5LHU' 1811212025 COMPANIES HOUSE A39

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Azets Audlt Service5 Chartered Accountants & Statutory Audltors Ty Derw Llme Tree Court Cardiff Gate Business Park Cardiff CF23 8AB

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST Contents Report of the Trustees incorporating the Strategic Report 1-72 Report of the Independent Auditors 73-76 Statement of Flnanclal Activitles 77-78 Balance Sheet 79-80 Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 81 Notes to Flnanclal Statements 82-112

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Foreword from the Chalr of the Board of Trustees It is a great pleasure to introduce the annual review for Aneurin Leisure Trust {ALT) now in its eleventh year of operating Leisure and Culture services within Blaenau Gwent {BG). The Trust has continued to deliver services and programs across BG to a high standard with a constant focus on our mission of 'lmprovin8 Community Life,, This has been another excellent yearof building and maintaining close partnerships with our key stakeholder BGCBC, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Tai Calon as well as working with a new partner in Cardiff Capital Region as we seek to develop Parc Bryn Bach into a larger scale destinatlon to support BG tourism, During a tough and challenging financial climate due to the unprecedented rise in energy costs, ALT has delivered Service improvements and achieved targets agreed in partnership with Blaenau Gwent Countv Borough Council IBGCBCI. Key investments have been limited a8ain through this f inancial year wlth fundlng streams being the ideal opportunity to improve the serdices for our residents. The Trust is pleased to share successful investments such as: l. Grand opening of Trinity Chapel, Abertillery (Llbrary and Adult Education Centre). 2. Expansion of further Community Klt Rooms In Ebbw Vale and Tredegar Sports Centres. 3. Successfully secured fundlng io enhance the nature trail at Parc Bryn Bach. 4. Refurblshment of tennls courts at Bedwellty House & Park. Weddings and functions continue io be popular in Bedwellty House wlth furtheryear-on-yeargrowth comin8 from music events in the carriage house courtyard at weekends which have enabled the hospitality arm to 8row its business again. Ebbw Vale Sports Centre continues to run lar8e scale sportin8 events which increases footfall and secondary spend within the centres whllst Parc Bryn Bach has seen even more growth delivering residential courses to schools from both withln Blaenau Gwent and beyond. The National Exerclse Referral Scheme {NERSI is an established partner on the Neighbourhood Care Network INCN}. The clusterdesign promotesjoint working across practices and the integration of primary care se￿l¢e5 with key partners such as the Local Health Board, BGCBC and Third Sector. Clusters also have a key role in supporting local health needs assessments, allocating appropriate resources and forecasting the potential future demand on primary care. There have been multiple collaborative projects that have been established in these meetings including Fibromyalgia and Dementia working groups, with the NERS leam delivering bespoke classes to contribute to the respective needs. The successes achieved across the Trust are in no small part due to the commitment of our employees. Once again, the staff have been our greatest resource, working extremely hard to deliver high quality seniices to our customers in our facilities and the communities of Blaenau Gwent. I would like to thank the entire team and all our partners for their contribution to the delivery of improved services across the area.

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Finally, I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the continued success of ALT during the year: our Trustees, staff, volunteers, funders and partners and in particular, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. Above all, I would like to thank the local community whose interests we serve, for their support and engagement over the past year. Lyn Evans Chalr Board of Trustee5

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S The Trustees are pleased to present their annual directors, report which incorporates the strategic report, together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31 March 2025, which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors, report and accounts for Companies Act purposes. The accounts have been prepared in accordancewith the accounting policies set out in note Ito the accounts and comply with the charity's Memorandurn and Articles of Association, the Companles Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102}" {effective l January 20191. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The objects of the charity, as set out In its Memorandum and Articles of Association, are: to provide or asslst in the provision of both indoor and outdoor facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such by reason of their youth, age, Inflrmity or disablllty, flnancial hardshlp or social circumstances with the object of improvin8 their condltions of life: to promote communlty participation in healthy recreational activlties; to provide or assist in the provision of community facilities to be available to all sections of the community without distinction, including use for meetings, lectures and classes andlor other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improvin8 the conditions of lrfe for all those who use the facilities; to advance the education of the publlc In the arts throu8h the provlslon of a theatre/ arts development; to advance education In the arts by the establishment and maintenance of an art gallery andlor museum; to advance the education of the public through the provision of a library; to provide, maintain and equip parks with the object of advancing public education, with particular regard to horticulture, arboriculture, wild plant5 and wildlife,. to preserve buildings of historic or architectural importance,, to develop the capacity and skills of members of the socially and economically disadvantaged communlty in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and participate more fully in society; and, to pursue such other charitable purposes analogous to any of the above as the Trustees in their absolute dlscretion shall determlne (together the "Objects"). To carry out any other charitable actlvity subject to the prlor written consent of the Charlty Commission for England and Wales. Public benefit The Trustee5 confirm that they have complied with the duty in Section 17151 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. The Trust considers how planned activities support its vision of improving community life through Leisure, Learning and Culture which benefits the local population served bythe charity. The Trust aims to deliver social outcomes that improve health and wellbeing whilst encouraging staff to strive to improve the quality of service delivery in a commercially sustainable way. Some of the key activities undertaken In relation to the objects of the charity and to further the charity's purpose for the public benefit are outlined on pages 6- 71.

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRATEGIC REPORT ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE These accounts represent trading for Aneurin Leisure Trust (ALTI forthe period l April 2024- 31 March 2025. Aneurin Leisure Trust has maintained a strong relationship with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. The Library SeNice received an excellent assessment report for the Welsh Publlc Llbrary Slandards for 2023/24, which was received in October 2024 and recently presented to Blaenau Gwent Scrutinv committee. To date, this has been the most positive report received since the start of the framework. The Library Seniice continues to achieve all 12 of the core entitlements of the Welsh Publlc Llbrary Standards for 2024/25. Abertillery Library relocated to Trinity Chapel in October 2024. The refurblshment was a collaboratlon between the Trust, Blaenau Gwent Council, and Welsh Government. Funding was secured from Welsh Government's Transforming Towns Regeneration Programme, Low Carbon Heat Granl, UK Government Shared Prosperity funding and the Transformational Capital Grant for libraries. It has been a very positive move, with an overwhelming 8ood response from Ihe community. Adult Education is now co-located in the building, providin8 a multipurpose, shared provision for library se￿ice$ and learnin8. The SPF funded Llbrary Outreach project has had an instrumental, positlve Impacl on all areas of Ilbrary performance. Over the year there was a total reach of 15,088 people en8a8ed, and 531 activitles delivered. The funding and projert ended on the 31 March 2025. Who used and benefited from our services? The Charitable Trust provldes leisure, learning and cultural actlvlties to the residents of Blaenau Gwent, Whllst some sectlons of the community are affluent, many are not and some 21 per cenl of areas fall In the IO% most deprived areas in Wales and overall, the majority of Its areas are more deprived than the Wales avera8e. The Charitable Trust Is responsible for the operation, management and development of the following: Three Sports Centres Ilncluding Sports Development and NERS Facilitators) Four Learning Action Centres SIX Libraries and two home delivery vans Bedwellty House & Park Parc Bryn Bach

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Getting Young People and Communltles Active Sports Development - Incluslve, Engaging and Community-Drlven Opportunltles for All The Aneurin Leisure Sports Development Team continues to play a pivotal role in promoting sport and physical aclivity across Blaenau Gwent, aligned with Sport Wales, vision for'a lifetime enjoyment of sport." Their work ensures children, young people and families have equitable access to high-qualityi inclusive opportunities that enhance health, confidence and community wellbeing. Programmes Across Education and Inclusion Throughoul 2024125, the team has delivered a dlverse range of interventions in pre-school, prlmary, secondary, and special school settings. Programmes were strategically shaped through the analysis of participation trends and engagement rates, with notable developments includin8: Traditional sports {football, netball, rugby). Non-traditional activities {dance, skateboarding, martial arts). A targeted focus on mass participation initlatlves in schools. Leadership pathways embedded from prlmary through secondary educatlon, helping young people develop confidence, Ilfe skills and responsibility. This approach ensures that sport remains not Just a recreational outlet, but a key driver of personal development, educational engagement and long-term workforce sustainability in the local sector. Community En8a8ement & Food Resilien¢e In a pioneering tross-sector collaboration. the team partnered wlth Blaenau Gwent County 8orou8h Council's Food Resilience Team to deliver a targeted school hollday programme addresslng food Insecurity and social isolation, Key outcomes included: 78 sessions delivered across 10 community groups. 1,044 individuals engaged - prograrnmes offered healthy meals, funded playscheme spaces and interactive cooking workshops. Families received recipe books, ingredients and even small kitchen appliances to support healthy home cooking. Lelsure-Based Programmes and Holiday Activity Across the Trust's sport5 centres, the team facilitated robust seasonal programming: Fully booked playschemes. Sport-specific development camps in football and rugby. Combined activity delivery for physical, social and mental wellbein8. Participation remained consistently strong throughout the year, demonstratlng high community demand and the value of trusted, localised provision.

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Getting Young People and Communities Active ¢ont. Inclusive Practice and Workforce Contlnultv The team responded to the departure of its Disablllty Sports Officer by executing a clear succession plan In Q3 2024125. This ensured: No disruption to inclusive delivery. Seamles5 knowledge transfer and interim staffing. Reinforced partnerships with local authorities, schools, and health providers. This transition illustrates the maturity and resllience of the team's planning process, while reaffirming their comrnitrnent to accessible sport for all, Communbty Kit Room ICKR}- Award-winning Impact The CKR initiative continues to thrive. Milestones In 2024/25 include: A second CKR launched at Tredegar Sports Centre (Q3). A thlrd CKR opened at Ebbw Vale Sports Centre in a custom-bullt shlppln8 container. 28 new donation bins deployed across the borough. 944 items of clothing issued to 246 individuals lup from 141 in the previous year). Items ranEe from football boots and shorts to swimsuits and leotards. The CKR model was nationally reco8nised by the British Association for Sustainable Sport (BASIS) Awards, Inspiring adoption by other local authorities across Wales, Sports Llbrary and 'Wlggly Words, Innovatlon The Sports Library, run In collaboration with the Trust's libraries, provides free access to a wide array of loanable sporting equipment, Loans are managed through the Library Management System, wlth new inventory tracking introduced in 2024125 to improve eff iciency. Complementin8this, the 'Wig8ly Words, programme merges literacy with movement. Delivered in all six libraries during school holidays and now piloted in pre-schools, the programme: . Engages children aged 3-8 In interactive storytelling. Promotes reading comprehension through physical activity. Has been recognised as best practice across the Gwent region.

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Getting Young People and Communitles Actlve cont. Aquatlcs Expanding access, delivering impact and transforming lives through water-based education Primary School Swirnming Programme. The 2024125 academic year has marked another record-breaking milestone for Aneurin Leisure Trust's Primary School swimming Programme. Atotal of 2,858 pupils from Years 3 to 6 participated in structured school swimming, an increase of 142 pupils from the previous year, and the highest figure ever recorded since reporting to Welsh Government began, Year 6 Pass Rate IKS21: 54% {38917231, showing a sustained improvement. Gender Breakdown- Yr.6: o Girls.. 370 swirnming / 197 achieved KS2 standard153%1 o Boys.. 353 swimming1192 achieved KS2 standard154%1 Local Authority Breakdown- Yr.6 Pass Rates: o Abertillery: 59%1104 pupils) o Ebbw Vale: 52%1162 pupils} o Tredegar: 64%191 pupils) This year also welcomed 313 Year 2 pupils through taster sessions across Abertillery, Ebbw Vale and Tredegar Sports Centres. In addition, 19 home-educated chlldren a record for the seNice were supported with tallored aquatlc learnlnB, further showcaslng our commitment to Incluslve practice. Inclusion and Insplration - Case Study I: Bronte-Lei's Journev A standout moment this year was the transformation of Bronte-Lei. a pupil from Bryn Bach Primary School with complex health condition5 including Hydrocephalus, Spina Bifida, Epilepsy and more. Initially unable to float or swim independently, Bronte-Lei now swims unassisted thanks to regular, adapted sessions and collaboratlve working between her school, our instructors and the centre tearn. "One of the most powerful moments came when 8ronte-Lei turned to her teacher and sold she no longer needed help in the woter." Her journey illustrates the life-chan8in8 impact of our Prlrnary School Swirnming Programme particularly for pupils with additional needs. Swlm School Perfomance The Aneurin Leisure Swim School continues to operate at a consistently high level with 1,917 children enrolled out of 2,170 capacities, achieving an impressive 88% overall occupancy. Ebbw Vale: 7191767 spaces {90(AF I Abertillery: 6131690 spaces (88%) Tredegar: 5851713 spaces {82%1

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Gettlng Young People and Communities Actlve cont. Active Youn8 People IAYP) Support and Transition Pathways To support pupils not meeting KS2 swimming standards, targeted AYP Swimming Programmes now extend into Year 7, ensuring continued access to lessons. In collaboration with local clubs including Trede8ar Torpedoes we have introduced Wave 6 and 7 transition sta8e5 to bridge children from structured lessons into club or lifesavlng environments. Lifesaving and Workforce Development Following the national transition from "Survive and Save" to the RLSS Lifesaving Academy, Aneurln Lelsure has adapted quickly- 9 learners have already passed the new award. 3 Trainer Assessors qualified internally to expand course delivery. 3 NPLQ Courses delivered, producin8 16 qualified lifeguards. Partnerships for Incluslon and Access Tai Calon contlnues to fund 10 weeks of free-swimming across all sites. Posttif Care kayaklng session5 were hosted at Abertillery during winter. preparlng learners for open wateractivities, Discussions are ongoing to evolve this into a year-round swimming pathway for thelr students. Competitions and Communlty En8a8ement Every primary school In Blaenau Gwent a8aln took part in our reglonal gala pro8ramme Winners: Re8lonal Ebbw Vale/Tredegar Gala: Beaufort Hill Primary. Abertillery Gala.. Blaen-y-cwm Primary. Grand Final Champion: Beaufort Hill Primary School. This conslstent, borough-wtde engagement not only ralses the competitive standard but ensures all pupils can experience celebration, achievement and team spirit in a structured aquatic environment. io

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Getting Young People and Communltles Actlve cont. Parks & Hos all Bedwellty House & Park The tennis courts offering three courts of free tennis provision has grown in usage over the 2024/25 period with 17 family memberships being taken out, 4 student memberships and 354 one-off bookings. The tennis courts generated £1,669 of income which will be reinvested into the upkeep of the courts. A weekly free session was offered to young people to have a go which proved popular during the school holidays. Memberships are in line with the costs of those at Six Bells Park to ensure a consistent tennis option across the Borough. Minl Movers has remained a regular in the Bedwellty weeklycalendar continuing to attract young parents and their babies to the muslc and movement session. New parents and carers meet and share their experiences of thelr babies in a welcoming environment. The session has Increased Immeasurable value on the mental wellbeing of some of the new parents wlth some powerful feedback to the session organlser. Louby Lou and herschool holiday adventures continuedthroughout the 2024125 school holiday calendar, taking young people and their families on a range of excitingjourneys throughout the park and grounds. The stories unveiled great imaginations of the participants where the park becarne home to pirates, unicorns, mermaids and wizards- all went on excitingjourneys around the grounds unravelling the story. Durin8 the year over 200 children and their farnilies have engaged in the Louby Lous Story Trails. Quarters one and two of 2024/25 saw the redevelopment and upgrading of the children's play area at Bedwellty, The much needed and eagerly awaited project has been welcomed by local community members with their children, youn8 people and visitors. The feedback has been positive with it bein8 a bright, colourful and safe space for children to play. The playground is fully inclusive for youn8 people wilh additional needs to also vlslt and enjoy the play opportunities. A footfall counter has been installed on the gate of the play8round since Autumn 2024 which wlll track the vlsltors to this area of the park. Parc Bryn Bach The bunkhouse at Parc 8ryn Bach continued to be a roaring success during the 2024 summer season, with 14 Bunkhouse Visits booked and delivered. Incredible feedbackwas received from all schools vi51tin8 with many pre-booking for their 2025 School Outdoor Learning adventure activity trip. The team attended the Education Show in Cardiff in Autumn 2024, first time for the show to be held at the Utilita Arena promoting the bunkhouse and offer of activities at Parc Bryn Bach, which secured a record number of 19 bookings from schools within the region and across the border for the Sumrner 2025 season. As well as the residentials, the Activities team delivered 20 school round-robin activity days to schools, predominantly from within Blaenau Gwent, as part of their outdoor learnlng and learning outside of ihe classroom as part of the New Curriculum for Wales. li

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The availability of activities during the peak Season at Parc Bryn Bach has continued to grow, securing an additional apprenticeship io operate withln the activities team to support the staff ing infrastructure, as well as supporting the development of youn8 people within the area. The Driving Range has, during this period, sustained high usage; the contactless payments and revised opening hours have proved fruitful with increased revenue from this activity. The free and established Park Run has continued to operate from Parc Bryn Bach on a weekly basis with a well-attended run every Saturday mornlng followed by a growing Junior Park run on a Sunday morning. All runners are welcomed to the Lake View Café following their run. Adult and Community Learning The aim of Adult Community Learning IACLI is to offer Ilfelong learning opportunities for those who wish to improve their essential skills and enhance their employment opportunities. Aneurin Leisure Adult Community Learnin8 are part of the Gwent ACL Partnership with Caerphilly CBC. Torfaen CBB, Monmouthshire CC and Newport City Council. The Partnershlp Is overseen by Cole8 Gwent and offers range of courses and clubs tailored to meet the diverse needs of its communities, including essential 5ki115, independent living skills. English for speakers of other languages (ESOLI, ICT, employability, and leisure and wellbeing courses. The Partnership was inspected by Estyn His Majesty's Education Inspectorate in Wales in November 2023. Key performance Indicators in 2023124 were greatly Improved from the 2022123 academic year: Relention for 2023124 was 99.1% an improvernent of 14% on the prevlous year, Attainment for 2023124 was 92% up 16.8% up from 2022123. Successful completion 2023124 was 85.6% an increase of 22.3% from the year before. This is testament to the hard work and commitment of tutors and curriculum staff in Adult Cornrnunity Learning. Celebration of Learnln8 Awards 2024 The Gwent ACL Celebration of Learning Award5 for 2024 was held at Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel and Spa on 13 June 2024. The event was attended by learners. staff and local dignitaries from Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen and was a great opportunity to celebrate the achievements of tutors and learners. The winners from Aneurin Leisure were: Tutor of the Year- Katie Plumley Learner of the Year- Sara Evans Group of the Year- ILS Music and Drama Sara has been a learner in Aneurin Leisure for several years and ha5 recently taken up a post of ICT tutor at 8rynmawr Learning Action Centre. We congratulate them all on their success and wish them well for the future. 12

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 UKSPF Projects- Bridges Plus and Multiply £1.5 million of fundlng forthe two new projects that began in April 2023, as part of the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund, ended at the end of March 2025. Both projects had Met or exceeded all targets and will form the basis for new projects in the future. The Multiply Project carried out air fryer courses at a sheltered housing complex in Ebbw Vale during August 2024 and received the following feedback: Wos just obout to email you to thonk you ogoin for the sessions. They were fantastic and the tenonts loved them. The delivery wos brilliont not only demonstroting the way that oirfryers can be used but olso moking the way to convert the meosurementsfrom imperiol to metric and the other maths involved simple ond obove ollfun. The sessions olso contributed greatly to our project for combating loneliness ond isolotion os it brought tenonts together In o woy thot I con sustoin by hopefulfy continuing this type of session through the winter when it becomes more difficultfor the tenant5 to get outfor the scheme. Michelle ond Sarah were omozing combining the delivery of the oirfryer demonstration, the numerocy ospect ond the fun in a very unique woy. They put the tenonts ot ease straight away and got them oll involved. The feedbock thot sticks in my mind is from one lady who lives in the community on her own ond who comes into William Adams to join in our activities. She wos quite reluctont otfirst but ofter thefirst session told me it wos the mostfun couple of hours she hod hod in a long time, ond how she could not woitfor the next one. Ple05e poss on my thanks to the teom t7nd if you need me to feedback to anyone else let me know. And yes, we would most definitely be interested in coke decoroting In December so if you wont to chot obout thot give me call. Thanks again Kind Regards Michelle Willioms, Connect Facilitator/ Hwlu5ydde5 'Connect Digitol Inclusion Project Co-ordinator Adult Community Learnlng Questionnaire 2023124 All learners are given the opportunity to complete a learner questionnaire at the end of the academic year and the results of the 2023124 survey were very pleasing. The surveys are ideally completed online, but learners who do not have access to digital equipment are given the option of completing a paper version of the questionnaire. There is also a separate version for learners with an additional learning need, or whose first lan8ua8e isn't English. 13

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 There was a total of 238 responses to the 2023124 questionnaire whilst this is a good response rneasures will be put in place to increase the number of responses for 2024125. 36% stated that they were male, 62% female-whilst the remaining 2% preferred not to say, 23% were aged 25-39 and 30% were 40-55- this is a large increase in the number of learners in Ihis age bracket from previous responses. 22% of respondents stated that they consldered themselves to be disabled. 92% felt that attending a course had a positive effect on their mental and physical hea5th, 97% said ihat attending a course had enhanced their sense of wellbeing. 100% of those who responded told us that they felt safe in the learning environment. When asked what transferable skills respondents felt that they had gained by attending a course: 70% said literacy/communlcatlon skllls 35% said numeracy skills 74% had improved thelr dlgltal skills 60% felt more motivated 36% had improved their employabllity prospects Support for National Health Initiatives Aimed at Improvlng Overall Wellbeing National Exercise Referral Scheme INERSI - Clinical Health Pathways, Preventative Practice, and Powerful Personal Transformation Blendln8 Aquatic and Land-8ased Rehabilitatlon The NER5 programme has continued to dellver a gold standard in physlcal activity referral through a dual- modallty approach that combines water and land-based interventions: Water-Based Therapy- Good Boost Good Boost rernains a flagship programme across the service, providing low-impact aquatlc sessions designed to improvejoint mobility, reduce pain and enhance muscle strength. The buoyancyof water 15 especially beneficial for indlviduals living with arthritis, chronic pain, or post-operative conditions offering pain relief, improved range of motion, and an accessible gateway to exerclse. Land-Based Functional Rehab To complement aquatic delivery, NERS incorporates land-based strength, balance and flexibility sessions. These are essential for improving everyday functional mobility, empowering participant5 to regain independence and tackle daily tasks with renewed confidence. 14

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Escape Programme Partnership A successful partnership wrth the Escape Programme has enhanced referral pathways for individua15 experiencing severe back and hip pain. Based in Ebbw Vale Sports Centre, the six-week programme enables participants to access targeted sesslons twice weekly. Importantly, it expedites progre55ion from physiotherapy directly into NERS, reducin8 dropout rates and ensuring early en8a8ement in supported rehabilitation. Referral Trends and System Inte8ration Between April 2024 and March 2025, NERS recorded 549 referrals, a noticeable decline from 756 referrals the previous year, This drop is attributed to the introduction of a new national digital referral platform which experienced delays in integration within GP systems. In response. Aneurin Leisure has worked proactively alongside prirnary care practlces to accelerate system familiarity and improve usability. Significant progress has been made and the service is now well-positioned to return to pre-integration referral levels during the next financial year. Collaborative Health Leadership- Wellbeing Coaches With funding secured to employ two dedicated Wellbeing Coaches, Aneurin Leisure has deepened Its strategic partnership with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board {ABUHB). These coaches play a pivotal role in the system by: Offering direct patient support and health navigation. Signposting individuals to services including NERS, smoking cessation, and physiotherapv. Acting as a bridge between NHS and community-based wellbeing support. This collaboration reflects the Trust's growing influence in regional preventative health strategy and supports the longer-term sustainability of NERS delivery. GP Referral Case Study Case Study 2 - Natlonal Exerclse Referral Scheme (NERS) Confidence and Wellbeing Transformation Client: Clare IAberbee& A8e 311 Background: Clare joined the NERS programme after reachlng a personal low point- unfit, lacking confidence, and unsure if she would ever enjoy exercise a8ain. Overwhelmed by doubt and fear, simply walkin8 into the gym for the first tlme felt terrifying. Inltlal Health Status: Struggling with low self-confidence and emotional wellbeing Physically inactive and lacking regular exercise Uncertain about how to start makin8 Positive lifestyle changes 15

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Programme Participation: Clare participated in the NERS programme, attending regular supeniised exercise sessions tailored to her needs The programme combined aerobic and strength exercises, alongside consistenl emotional support and Ilfestyle Euidance from the NERS team Results: Confidence Boost- Clare now feels significantly more confident. having conquered her fears and gained belief in her abilities Physical Activity: She regularly attend5 the gym 2-3 times per week and genuinely enjoys exercise Mental Health: Clare has experienced a notable improvement in mood and mental wellbein8 Lifestyle Change,. Exerclse has become a positive, sustained habit in her daily life, replacing former patterns of inactivity Conclusion: Clare's success in the NERS programme demonstrates the scheme's effectiveness in supporting people facing emotional and physical challenges. Through personalised guidance, encouraEement and expert SUPPOrt, NERS has helped Clare transform her mindset, rebuild her confidence and embrace a healthier, more active Ilfestyle. Supporting Essentlal Skllls Parc Bryn Bach embarked on its second apprenticeship programme in 2024. One of the adventure Activities team undertook a learning apprenticeship in Outdoor Adventure Activity, A number of team members at Parc 8ryn 8ach have been part of the ILM training prograrnmes undertaking learnlng approprlate to their roles and ability. Some are achlevlng basic skills as part of thelr learnlng. Investment into staff training at Parc Bryn 8ach to increase the quality and consistency of the coffees, driving a friendly competition between staff to make the best cup of coffee for our customers day in day out- Partnership with Local Coffee Roasters- Big Dog Coffee. Tackling Inequalities Adult Learn to Swim Programme Background: Tredegar Sports Centre continued to deliver its highly valued Adult Learn to Swim programme. providing a safe, non-judgmental space where adults can build water confidence and learn essential swimming skills. RecognisinE the persistent social and emotional barriers that prevent many aduks from accessing aquatic activities, the programme remained a vital part of the centre's inclusive offer. 16

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Highlights:

Welcomed a diverse group of adult learners, many of whom had little to no prior swimming experience Fostered a strong sense of peer encouragement and community, helping participants feel less isolated in their learning journey Integrated flexible learnin8 approaches to accommodate varying abilitles and paces, ensuring no one was left behind Outcomes: Significant improvements in swimming technique, confidence and water safety awareness Participants reported enhanced mental wellbein& reduced anxiety around water, and a boost in overall self-esteem Some learners have gone on to integrate 5wimmin8 into thelr regular fltness routines, further enhancing long-term health benefits This programme continues to address a critical gap in adult water safety and confidence, breaking down lon8-held fears and social stigma. By equipplng adults with a fundamental Ilfe sklll in a supportive, welcoming environrnent, Tredegar Sports Centre is not only enhancing individual health and safety but also maklng meaningful contrlbutlons to wider public health and community wellbelng. Under 16's provision Secondary School - Free Swlmmlng Programme Background: With evidence showing that over 40% of young people transitioning from primary to secondary school still lack the ability to swim a full pool length. Aneurin Leisure's extra-curricular swimming initiative continued into 2024125 to address this critical water safety gap. Hi8hli8hts: Delivered consistently across Abertillery, Ebbw Vale. and Tredegar Sports Centres Offered structured, expert-led lessons that combined skill development with water confidence building Coordinated closely wlth secondary schools to identify pupils rnost in need, ensurlng targeted delivery to those at greatest risk of being left behind Outcomes: 002ens of pupils who previously could not swim now able to confidently swlm a full length, significantly improving their safety and enjoyment in water Positive feedback from both student5 and schools, who praised the programme's inclusive, non- pressured environment and expert instruction Contrlbuted lo wider public health goals by Improving physical activlty levels, building confidence, and fostering long-term engagement in sport and fitness. This free secondary school swimming programme remains a cornerstone of Aneurin Leisure's commitment lo tackling health and access inequalities. By ensuring that no child is excluded from learning this essential life sklll, the Trust is strengthening community resilience, promoting health equity, and giving every young person the chance to thrive both In and out of the pool. 17

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Community Kit Room - 2024125 Hl8hllghtS Background.. The Community Kit Room ICKR) celebrated another milestone year in 2024125, continuingto provide free sports clothing and footwear to individuals and families across Blaenau Gwent. Following its initial success at Abertillery Sports Centre, the initiative expanded with new locations at Tredegar Sports Centre and Ebbw Vale Sports Centre, housed in a custorn-built shipping container. Highlights:

Supported 246 individuals this year, an increase from 141 the previous year Distributed 944 items of sportswear, including football boots, shorts, swimsuits and gym leotards Benefited from strong weekly donations andfunding supportfrom Blaenau Gwent Council Waste & Recycling Team, which enabled the installation of 28 new donation bins across the borough Recognised at the British Assoclatlon for Sustalnable Sport (BASIS) Awards as a national best practice model, inspiring replication across Wales Outcomes: The CKR continues to remove economic barriers to sport and physical activity, ensuring that children, Young people and adults alike have the equipment they need to participate confidently in sport, re8ardless of f Inanclal circumstances. Conclusion., This initiative not only promotes sustainability by reducing textile waste but also enhances physical activity levels and social inclusion across Blaenau Gwent. By equipping the community with essential sports gear, the CKR plays a critical role in levelling the playing field and encouraging healthier, more active lifestyles for all. Playschemes Aneurin Leisure's playschemes continue to be one of the Trust's rnost valued and in-demand services, providing safe, structured and engaging activities for children during school holiday periods across Blaenau Gwent. Dellvery Hl8hlights: Playschemes were delivered con5iStently across Abertillery, Ebbw Vale, and TredegarSport5 Centres, covering all major school holiday periods, including Easter, summer, and October and February half terms. Provision included a wide range of actlvltles: o Multi-sport and physical activity sessions o Arts, crafts and creative workshops o Fun-focused team games and social interaction activities o Integrated healthy eating workshops and, in some locations, cookingactivities in partnership with the Blaenau Gwent Council Food Resilience Team All playschemes operated with a strong focus on inclusion. ensuring that families from all backgrounds, including those from econornically disadvantaged households, could access the service. 18

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Partlcipation and Reach: Across the year, playschemes saw full bookings at all sites, regu larly reaching capacity during holiday weeks. Hundreds of children engaged across multiple sites, demonstrating the ongoing need for structured school holiday activities in the borough. Parents consistently reported positive feedback, emphasising the affordability, quality and positive impact on their children's physical activity levels, social skills and overall wellbeing. New Developments.. Football-specific development camps were added at Tredegar Sports Centre during half term, broadening the variety of sport-specific pathways within the playscheme model. Collaborative delivery with external partners enhanced the programme offer, including additional enrichment activities, specialist coaching sessions, and themed event days. Outcomes and Impact: Playschernes provided critical support to working families by offering affordable, high-quality childcare alternatives during non-school periods, Participating children benefited from improved physical fltness, Increased confldence, and enhanced social engagement. Integrated healthy eatlng and wellbelng elements further strengthened the proEramme's Impact, ali8nlng wlth wlder public health a nd commu nity wellbeing objectives. Over 60$ Provlslon Free Swlm Inltlative Background: Aneurin Leisure maintained its free swim sessions for over-60s, promoting healthy ageing and reducing barriers to physical activity among older adults, Highlights: Each sports centre offers one free swim day per week during public sessions, encouragin8 regular participation and community connection. Outcomes.. There has been strong and consistent uptake, with many older adults attending weekly. Reported benefits include improved fitness, reduced social isolation, and enhanced emotional wellbeing. Conclusion: By offering free, accessible swim sessions, the Trust 5UPPOrts older adults to stay active, addressing health inequalities and promoting independence and longevity. Free Aqua Aerobics for Over 605 Background: Tredegar Sports Centre expanded its commitment to older adults by continuing to offer free aqua aerobics sessions tailored to individuals over 60. Highlights: These low-impact classes focus on improving cardiovascular fitness, strength, balance, and flexibility while minimisingjoint strain. Outcomes: Participant feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with regular attendees reporting improvements in mobility, physical strength, and overall wellbeing. Conclusion: Free aqua aerobics sessions provide a fun, effective, and inclusive way for older adults to engage in exercise, addressing physical activity gaps a nd supporting healthy ageing. 19

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Muscular Skeletal Pathway Background: Through collaboration with local GPS and physiotherapy leams, Aneurin Leisure continued its musculoskeletal IMSKI pool-based rehabilitation programme under the National Exercise Referral Scheme INERS). Hi8hlights: The programme offers tailored water-based exercises tar8etin8 mobility, strength, and pain management for older adults with MSK conditions, ensurin8 a gentle yet effective approach. Outcomes- Participants have shown notable improvement5 In flexibility, pain reduction, and functional mobility, contributing to regained independence and improved quality of life. Conclusion: This specialised programme effectively addresses the needs of older adults with mobllity challenges, reducing health inequalities by offering adapted, evidence-based exercise solutions. Good B005t Provision Background: Aneurln Leisure's Good 8oost sesslons contlnued to leverage technolo8yi offerin8 tailored. virtual exercise pro8ramming via ipads for diverse participant groups. Highlights: o Delivered both pool-based and dryside sessions o Included specialist pathways for older adults, individuals with rnobility challenges, and prelpost-natal participants o Provided per50nalised exercise routlnes that adapt to the userfs specific health needs Outcomes.. Good Boost has significantly expanded the accessibility and inclusivity of exercise provision, supportlng particlpants in improvin8 physical fitness, mobility, and confidence. By integrating innovative technolo8y Into community leisure settings, Good B005t addresses longstanding access barriers, empowerin8 participants with tailored, accesslble, and en8agin8 exercise options that prornote holistic health and wellbeing. Library Service To celebrate World Book Day in March 2025, the service worked in partnership with Families First, to provide children with free costumes. The costumes were loaned frorn local libraries, which worked well, wlth families joining the library at the same time and borrowlng related stock. This scherne was particularly well received by families in need, many parents commenting how il helped them deal wilh the cost-of-living crisis. The Citizen's Advice Service conlinues to hold weekly drop-in sessions across five service points. The service provided compliments our wider offer of free, informal support to local residents, particularly for cost-of-living help. The sessions are popular and has helped u5 maintain footfall f igures. There has been an increase in the number of partners accessing all libraries over 2024125, including Communitie$4work Plus, JobCentrePlus, Pobl and Carers organisations. All partners find the informal, welcoming environment of libraries the ideal location to engage with the communlty. Blaina Library reopened on 22. April 2024 following a period of closure to complete essential building maintenance. Since re-opening a range of new activities and events have been delivered at Blaina, including a Knit and Natter Group, Reading Group and a Men and Music Group. The footfall and book issues have steadily increased over the year. 20

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 A new children's readin8 scheme. 'Accelerated Readin¢ has been introduced across all libraries. This has been dellvefed following feedback from parenls. The scheme highlights stock that Is approved and Ilnked to improvln8 reading ages of children. There has been a number of new reading groups established across various libraries, including a young adult group and an onllne reading group. The number of reading groups are reported via the Welsh Public Library Standards report and this indicator will show an increase in next return. Followin8 on from the success of the Dementia Frlendly Slngalongs earlier in the year, a further series of concerts have been held in various libraries. We have continued to work with Thriving Communitles to host activities that support people affected wlth Dementia and people who are socially excluded. A range of natlonal campalgns were promoted across all Ilbraries, including Men's Health Week In June 2024 th Empathy Day- 6 June 2024 th 80 Annlversary of D Day- 5 June 2024 Pride month Elmer Day- 25 May 2024 Better wlth Books Campalgn Learning 0i5ablllty Week-june 2024 th th The service has continued to have a strong focus on environmental Issues and our 'Librarles vs Litterf project has been developed to include younger pupils. As a result, the service has launched'little Pickers, for under 5's. Llbraries worked wlth BGC6C and Keep Wales Tidy to facllltate thls new initiative. The Senior Outreach Assistant who leads on this project has been presented wlth an environrnental award for hard work and dedlcatlon to tommunSty litler pickln8. To Increase engagement wlth local schools the servlce has developed a range of new sesslons tar8eted at class visits. These include: Get to know your library Llbrary Quests Ma8ical Museum Misslons The Museum Quests have been partlcularly successful In Ilbraries where we have museums based in the building, i.e. Tfedegar and Blaina. Many of the children have returned wlth their familie5 as a result and volunteers at the Museum have been very grateful for raising awareness of their facilities. 21

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The national Summer Reading Challenge was launched In June, with the theme of 'Marvellous Makers,. This yearfs challenge almed to fire up children's imaginations and unleash storytelltng and creativity though the power of reading. All libraries delivered a range of activities linked to the theme. Our partnershlp work wlth the Sports Development team was particularly successful over the summer. The physical literacy sessions have been developed to link with our themes to encourage reading. The summer sessions focussed on 'Jump Into a book and make those words wlggle off the page,. Additional funding to deliver activities from SPF grants have been instrumental in supportSng and Increasln8 library en8a8ement, over the summer. A series of 'Create wlth Clay, sessions were delivered in all libraries, from fundin8 secured by this scheme. In total 150 particlpants attended these events. Over the summer there was a:

29% increase In partlclpants of the Summer Readln8 Challenge. total of 68 events delivered across all libraries. 103% increase In the number of adults attending With children. Combating loneliness and ImprovlnB heatth and wellbein8 continued to be a prlority for the Library Service during 2024/25. Loneliness is a major public health Issue, in which the seniice has reacted to, In order to support users. The overarchln8 therne across the servlce Is about provldlng spaces that are welcornln& informal and shared for communlty use, Thls Is extremely important to the residents of 61aenau Gwent, as we provlded one of the few places where there is an expectatlon not to spend money and is inclusive. th The service promoted 'Green Llbrarles Week, between 7-13 October 2024. Thls was a national celebration to focus on cllmate change and sustainability. All librarles promoted stock and dellvered range of green actlvltes. Libraries are the original recyclin8 servlce, clrculatin8 endless books between readers, we shared this message, encouraglng the communlty to use librarles as the perfect place to start reducung their Impact on the envlronemnt. Actvltles Invofved using recycled materlals. th Ebbw Vale Library held a successful'meet the Authorf event on 19 Ortober 2024. Children's author and Illustrator, Chris Morgan held an interactlve session promotlng his book'Green Lady of Caerphilly Castle,. 20 children attended. Durlng the half term week In October all Ilbrarles held a range of family actlvltles. We have contlnued to develop our Ilnks with Sports Developmentto extend the offerof ourwiggly Words activities. We worked in partnership with the Regeneration Department to deliver 'Meet the Owls, across all service points. Famillies have greatly appreciated the free activities, whilst also increasing the footfall into town centres; this partnership is proving successful. Over 250 famillles attended the events. We also participated in the Monster trail scheme with the Regeneratlon Department, with children collecting the maps at local Ilbraries. The partnership with the Re8eneratlon Department continued for Christmas activrties, with a Polar Bear Day beSng hosted at Tredegar Library, A new 'Libraries for Llfe, scheme was launched In the Autumn of 2024. We worked with the Emergency Seriices and local schools to enable pupils to visit libraries and to go on an Ambulance, to meet staff and view equipment. We arranged to have the ambulance stationed outside the library. 22

ANEURIN LEISURE TRusr REPORT OFTHE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The servlce worked In partnership with the Srnall Woodlands organlsatSon and GAVO to delNer nature and craft and winter wellbein8 sessions for carers and those they care for, during November 2024. The Creating Coding Communities project was extended, with all libraries participating in class inductions and inter-generational coding hour sessions have been held on a regular basis. We have worked In partnershlp wlth the Blaenau Gwent STEM project to Ilnk wllh local schools. The seNice marked the anniversary of Holocaust Memorial Day across all libraires on 27th January 2025. Libraries held coffee Mornings, promoted stock and participated in a global read of Yhe Book Thief, by Markus Zusa. st Nlck Smlth, MP. officially vlslted Abertlllery Llbrary on l November 2024, together wlth national delegates from the Goodthings Foundation and Vodaphone to meet staff and customers Involved In the National Data Bank scheme. The Library Service Is a designated dl8ilal inclusion hub to distribute free data sim cards to anyone in need. Thls Is a successful partnership and enables the servlce to play crucial role In helping to tackle to the dlgltal dlvlde In the borou8h. For February half term, the service held interartive mad science workshops across all librarles. A6ain, working with the Regeneratlon Dept, allowed the service to engage wlth many new famllles, hosting free, fun and educational sessions delivered by 'Fab Lab, Ih World Book Day was celebrated on 6 March 2025 across all libraries. with the re-launch of the 5u¢¢essful costume loanin8 scheme, working in partnership with Famllies First. Many parents have commented on their appreciation of this scheme, which addresses inequalities and promotes anti-poverty In the borough Wlth the addltional stafflng of two SPF funded outreach posts, thls has enabled the servlce lo expand prornotlonal events in a wide ran8e of locatlons In the borough. Throu8h thls Inltiatlve we have been able to take library servlces to the communlty, by remote membershlps and loaning of stock. This has enabled us to break down barriers related to the image of librarles and connect to hard-to-reach communities. This has resulted in an Sncrease in membership across all libraries. An outreach reading 8roup has been established al Georgetown Comrnunlty Hub in Tredegar, with support from our staff. Group loans contlnue to be successful at a number of communlty venues Including Trefll Chapel and Llanhllleth Miners. Instltute. New outreach activities have a150 been delivered at local asslsted living complexes, care homes, youth centres, and Scout and Beaver groups. The outreach provision has also helped us connect wlth the other services of the Trust by delivering sessions at Bedwellty and Parc Bryn Bach. Additional funding from the Multlply SPF Brant has allowed the servlce to develop an adult craft pro8ramme across all Ilbraries. A diverse range of actlvlties have been delivered to Increase numeracy skills, Including Bookfolding, Textile courses, Knit and Natterijewellery making and clay craft. Byoffering wide range of craft activities, libraries can provide a space where everyone can explore their creative side. connect with others, and find inspiratlon, through learnln8 numerary skills. 23

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Parks and Hospitality National Play Day was a large-scale free event at Bedwellty House & Park with a varlety of partners and free play opportunities for children and their families to engage in. and to educate that play doesn't always mean toys, screens or play equipment, It can mean cardboard boxes, mud, wool, water as some options. Families were amazed at the fun they had engaging in basic play. A range of providers attended site offering workshops, fun activities and give aways. It was a great partnership, fully inclusive event which tackled inequality and was drenched in community engagement. Despite initially being postponed due to inclement weather the second date went ahead and the event was attended by 700 children aged 2-10 and 180 children aged 11-14. The second delivery of a '999, day was delivered at Parc Bryn Bach. The key 999 Se￿iCe$ attended the site puttin8 on a range of activities and showcased thelr services through fun and innovative workshops and engagement to the community. Over 1,000 people attended the event In Summer 2024, it was free and well received by the community. Free Brass Band Concerts in partnership with Tredegar Town Council are delivered at Bedwellty House and Park for 10 weeks during the May-july summer season. The cornrnunity can attend and enjoy the complimenlary muslc In beautrful surroundlngs. In the event of inclement weather, the concerts are dellvered inside. Armed Forces Day and Bevan Festival are two mass partlclpation events held at Bedwellty during the summer season, The events are developed year on year with additional activities for families to engage in for free. The events include music, inflatables, face painting, crafts Stalls and activities linked to the Armed Forces and Hislory of Bevan. Both events are well attended with in excess of 1,000 local community members engaging in the events. Free weekly'wlld Tots, and Wild Camp, sesslons are dellvered by Blaenau Gwent Play Tearn at Bedwellty on a weekly basis. Whateverthe weather the Wild Tots and their families are on slte en8a8ing in outdoor play, making mud pies, mud slides/5wings or having fun In the mud kitchen. The Wild Campers toast marshmallows around the fire and learn about outdoor safety. The wild tots area is a great asset within the grounds. Go Wild Event at Parc Bryn Bach was another WOW partnership event which was well attended wlth In excess of 1,000 visitors to the Parc. The event included partners offering workshops on animal care, wildlife habitats, seed boxes. bug boxes and hotels, as well as fun and games on the water and participating in partner led activities. A free event which spanned a wealth of visitors from across Blaenau Gwent and Neighbouring Authorities. Free Wildlife Wednesdays were delivered at Parc Bryn Bach, enEaEing young people and their families to learning about the natural habitats, embarking on nature walks. and craft activities with the nature theme. The play area at Parc Bryn 8ach offered a daily quiet hour for families with young people who have additional needs so they could access the equipment in a calm and quiet time. This was complimented by families as a positive offer. 24

ANEURIN LEISURE TRusr REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Both parks have worked in partnership with BGCBC Young Carers where discounts have been provided for young carers attending the parcs and accessln8 facilities or caterin8. This has proved a great success and an acknowledged support to the youn8 carers. Blaenau Gwent Otters hosted their first ever community fundraiser event at Bedwellty Park. The event day included stalls, activities, live music and opportunities for all ages and abilities to engage whilst supporting raising funds for the sustainability and future of operating costs for Blaenau Gwent Otters Swimming Club. Case Study 3 - BGCBC Communlty Food Oevelopment The importance of fuelling children and young people so they can remain physically active has remained central to the Trusvs mission during the 2024125 school holiday periods. For too many families In Blaenau Gwent, holidays continue to bring heightened hardship, food insecurity, and social isolation as parents struggle with increased food, childcare, and activity costs. In response, the Aneurin Lelsure Sports Development Team, in partnershlp with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council's Food Resilience Team, expanded its targeted holiday programme to deliver a comprehensive, community-focused solution. Delivered 78 sessions across isolated areas of Blaenau Gwent, tripling last yearfs reach En8a8ed 1,044 chlldren and youn8 people, providing access to healthy meals, safe activity spaces, and enrichlng play opportunities Worked in collaboration with 10 local cornmunlty groups, strengthenlng grassroots partnerships and local delivery capacitv Included interadive cooking workshops for children and parents, alongside distribution of ingredient packs, recipe books, and essential kitchen appliances lo support nutritious home cooking Integrated the initiative into the wider playscheme model, ensuring that nutrition and physlcal activity are linked In a seamle5S, SUPPOrtlve experience. Partnershlps and Communlty Engagement The Llbrary Service has forged a new partnership with the DWP, Outreach lob-seeker sessions are held at various Ilbraries and Youth Work Coaches deliver weekly drop-in sesslons at Abertlllery Llbrary. The Library Service supported the local authority in September 2024 by assisting in the promotion of residents, surveys 'Living in Blaenau Gwent,. All libraries acted as point of contact for distribution and collection. The annual SLA of £7,500 between Social Services and the Library Service has been agreed for another year. This grant enables us to deliver a specialist Home Library Service to visually impaired users, Libraries have further developed its collaboration with the Blaenau Gwent Food Partnership by extending the offeroffree seeds to all library users. There has been a re-design of the'Little Veg Libra and various healthy food themed activities. 25

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 BGCBC'S communrty hub provision, which is located in all libraries, has become increasingly important, providing vital support to local residents. The numberof attendances at library events and aclivities has significantly increased over 2024/25. The new outreach team have played an Instrumental role in delivering new projects and as a result have attracted new audiences to the service. A key remit of thelr role is to increase school visits, There has been a school programme of regular class visits to all librarles, whlch has had a positive impact on all performance areas. Over the year the Library Service has developed an integrated approach to deliver a wide range of activities and events. We have further developed our partnership work, with approximately 50 organisations working in partnership with the Library Seniice. The communlty have been fully en8aged In the Ilve, free muslc at Bedwellty durin8 the Summer of 2024. The courtyard canopy was back with popular demand. Free Sunday Music was dellvered for 10 weeks from the end of June through to the first weekend in September for the community to meet with family & friend5, listen to great local musicians, engage in garden Eames with a fully served bar and kitchen available to them. This area proved to be extremely popular with a regular 80-100 people attending on a weekly basis-whatever the weather, the music Sundays have proven to be a key income 8eneratorfor Bedwellty House & Park through the Summer season. 8edwellty House & Park worked in conjunction with Hospice of the Valleys to host their first 'Forever in Bloom, sunflower event. Communlty members could purchase a sunflower which was locally made from recycled materials. These were then dlsplayed in the grounds of Bedwellty. A service was held In memory of lost loved ones. The event was very well attended by the community, brin8in8 many vlsltors to the park and also supporting the Hospice with much needed fundralslng to continue with their incredible work across the community. Forever in Bloom Is anlicipated to be an annual event for the Hospice, The partnership with Tredegar Town Council brought 10 weeks of Brass Bands to the bandstand at Bedwellty House and Park during the Summer period. This brought the community across the generations together on a Sunday, enjoying the free live music and relaxing in the well.maintained 8rounds. In excess of 100 people per week attended the 8rass band concerts. 8edwelliy House has engaged in and hosted a number of event5 to celebrate national occasions such as Armed Forces Day, Union fun day, Breast Feeding event, Bevan Festival. Each occasion is marked with an appropriate celebration and community engagement event. They are also supported with local School partnerships to develop artwork to display along the gallery corridorfor the wider community to admire. The Bedwellty kitchen garden grounds team and volunteers had a very successful season with some bumper crops. Volunteers in the garden and from Blaenau Gwent Youth Services tended to the kitchen garden tirelessly throughout the year. Crops were used as part of the menus in the Orchld House Tea Room. Vegetables were also available to the local community for a srnall donation should they want them. The Friend5 of Bedwellty Park continued to support Bedwellty with their attention to the sensory garden ensurin8 the area is well presented and tended too. The Friends volunteers support the Christmas programme with wrapping gifts in preparation for the Santa visits. Their efforts are invaluable. 26

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Tredegar Heritage Forum continued to deliver monthly Historical talks at Bedwellty House. Thls free rnonthly talk, where a variety of guest speakers are invited in to speak about local history and heritage of our locality. They are well attended by the comrnunity and also prove to be a social afternoon out for some of the hardest to reach members of the community. Tredegar Friendship Group continued to visit Bedwellty House on the first Tuesday of every month throughout the year for a two-course meal and social afternoon. The 8roups started with 18 members who would dine in the Miners Room, the group has grown in strength and numbers with now on average 40 attending monthly. The group of OAPS meet, eat and socialise which is for some the only occasion they go out each month. Costs are kept low so it doesn't become a barrier to attending. Bedwellty House hosted a Christmas Market the end of November 2024, where people browsed and purchased crafts and gifts made by local smaller businesses. It was a great opportunity and some of these small businesses had to provide their products in person, It was well received by all. The Tearn at Parc Bryn Bach engaged in supporting a fundraising outdoor pursuits campaign in leading them Ihrough, as well as participating in the National Three Peaks Challenges as well a5 the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge during 2024. The campai8n was a great success, where the community followed the progress of the participant5 raising funds for a worthy cause. Parc Bryn Bach have hosted a number of charity walks and events throughout the year Includlng chase the pudding Hospice of the Valleys fun run, Hope Charity Walk, You are not Alone men's Walking group, to name a few. All raise essential funds for their charities which are making huge impacts on the groups they work alongside and support, The DBMax Tltan series event returned to Parc Bryn 8ach In Surnmer 2024 for their annual titan serles event. The Britlsh Cycle Cross event returned to Parc Bryn Bach for the second consecutive year. The Bryn Bach Fishingclub hosted theirfirst everAn8ling cornpetition where 12 cornpetitors participated, thls Is something they are hoping to make an annual event for the Fishing club. The team at Parc Bryn Bach worked with Ken Sullivan and the Mlners in establlshlng a slte and launch of the NCB gates memorial at Parc Bryn Bach. The gates are in memory of all those who worked for the coal board and in particular to the forgotten 57 Miners who lost their lives in mining tragedies in neighbouring mines. The gates were installed and launched with tributes of speaking, singing and celebration while also in memory of the rich heritage on the local area. The gates have been welcomed by the communlty and are a key point of visit for those visillng the park. The opening hours of Parc 8ryn Bach were extended for the Summer period. Street Food Thursdays continued throughout the season as well as the evening running and triathlon events returning to the evenings for 2024. Parc 8ryn Bach became a hive of activity from 8am-8pm during the peak Summer season with visitors enjoying the activities, using the dog friendly café. utilising the outdoor kiosk and making use of the more relaxed terraced area overlooking the lake. 27

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Parc Bryn Bach Lake View Café & Kiosk exceeded all anticipated and projected income targets throughout the peak season and continued to grow in popularity during the Winter months with an innovative Christmas menu which became a social media hot topicl The team were inundated with calls and bookings for the festive offerings and themed hot drinks. The Lake Vlew Café offered seasonal employment to 8 young people durin8 the surnmer season. The Lake Vlew Catering achieved a 5• Food Hy8lene ratin8 following inspection. Case Study 4- Libraries Borrowbox Borrowbox is a digital platform which offers library customers the option to download e-books, e-audio and e-ma8azines. There are English and Welsh language books, fiction and nonfiction and books for adults and children. Every download counts as a performance measure towards library standards. The 8orrowBox platform is available through an app that rlvals paid-for consumer brands and it delivers a world-class user experience that's simple and made to inspire. Thousands of titles are available free of charge, to all our library members. There are many advantages to acce55ing digital content, including: Digital lendin8 has opened up access to residents who may otherwise struggle to physically visit a library. Listening can be done whilst multi-tasking. Amendin8 eBook font size, type and background is a 8ame-chan8er for visually impaired readers and improves the accessibility for many users. Ideal for those who can't travel to a library due to time, financlal or moblllty limltatlons. Avallable 2417. Audio Is Invitin8 for stru8glin8 or dyslexlc readers. It's great for bringing the library to people and signing up new, non-traditional library members. The stock can never get lost or long overdue. Helpful for those struggling to hold a heavy book. Available whereverthe customer is geographicallv. Listening to a book is relaxing for ASD readers. Device usage and ownership is now the norm with people consuming more audio content than ever. 94% of over 16 year olds own a smartphone in 2024 compared to 60% In 2014, Performance over the last six months: 36% increase on e-audio 21% uplift in eBook loans vs IO% in the rest of Wales As a resutt of the dernand and use within the borrow, additional fundin8 has been allocated to this area of stock to maintaln satisfaction levels. Feedback from customers accessing the service: A morvellous service. the choice of titles is incredible. I never run out of books onymorel I have soved so much money by using BorowBox. I've concelled my subscription to other similar services. I home school my children, the educotionol books ore such o greot support. I work shifts so have no time to visit the library, this is perfect for me,. I sufvr with stress ond onxiety, the self-help books have reolly helped me monoge. 28

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S Case Study 5-1Llbraries) Home Delivery Service The service has two designated home dellvery vans that delivers library stock to housebound customers and hard to reach communities. The Trust has recently signed a new contract to lease two brand new Citroen Belingo vans. They have received new branding, clearly promotin8 the home Ilbrary service, with contact telephone numbers, and the ser¥lce has already received several enquiries regarding the sep4ice as a result of the new branding. We currently have 184 regSstered c(tstomers, wlth a specialist visually Impaired service, offering a range of materlals and ser¥lces. This aspect of the servlce receives an annual grant from social services to help us support manyvulnerable customers with sight irnpairments. We are able to loan speclalist CD players and tablets to Ilsten to audlo books, physlcal talking books and dl8ltal resources including Borrowbox and Pressreader. Joe and Leigh, our home delivery Ilbrary asslstants are able to demonstrate how to use the devlces and offer on-goln8 SUPOrt, Includlng dlgital assistance. Thls service Is hl8hly regarded by both users and Social Services for the added value customer care received by some of the most vulnerable Members of the community. Sometimes, the vislts from our staff are the only Interaction sorne customers have on any given day. Apart from dellverin8 library stock, the seThice plays vital role In sharing informatlon and si8nposting to other service5. The servlce also dellvers to many care homes. day centres, hospltals, communlty centres and resldentlal homes Sn the borou8h. Comments received from customers: Hoving tolking books delivered to me, Is such a lifellne, I don't know what I would do without the service, os l om unoble to qet out ond obout anymore. My husband Is vlsually Impalredond olso has dementlo. Havlng tolklng books dellvered to us. mokes such a dlfference. They keep hlm relaxed andfocussed.. they olso help with hls memory. l om hls corer, I have no tlme to visit the library, so l also hove books delivered to me, they help me sleep ot night. I've recently had some books on Corlngfor someone wlth dementio, whlch wos very helpful. I hove suffered wlth depression since losing my sight and mobility. Tolking books lift my mood ond moke mefeel happler- thonk youfor such o great servlce. I have been looned o toblet, I hove been shown how to downlood e-books ond e-oudlo. The library staff have olso helped me set up an emailandshowed me how to use Amazon ond other sites- thls has opened my world up. Being able to get online is so Importontfor onyone who is housebound. 29

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Case Study 6 - Sport in the Library Collaboration The Aneurln Leisure Sports Developrnent Team, in partnershlp with 81aenau Gwent Libraries, has continued to deliver Ihe highly successful Wiggly Words pro8ramme, which encourages children aged 3-8 to "jump into a book and make thewords wiggle off the page". This innovative project blends reading with physical activitv, transforming library spaces into playful, interactive environments that spark both literacy and movement. Delivered consistently across all six Blaenau Gwent libraries during school holidays. Expanded to local pre-school settings, broadening reach to early years children outside the library environment. Recognised as best practice not only locally, but also across the Gwent region, with neighbourlng local authorities now repllcatlng the model to support early chlldhood development. Engaged hundreds of young participants, reinforcing libraries as active, welcoming community spaces. Sports Library Expansion: The Sports Library project, launched in 2021, continues to thrive, offerlng free access to a wide range of sports equipment through the Library Management Syslem. Available across all four full-time Blaenau Gwent Ilbrarles. Supported by additional fundin8 and Nalional Governlng Body INGB} donations, significantly expandln8 the available inventory. Allows families to borrow items such as footballs, skippin8 ropes, and cricket sets forthree-week periods, encouraging physical activity at home. 2024125 figures: 300+ items loaned, maintaining strong community demand and promoting equitable access to sport and play resources. Cultural Enrlchment. Cultural Enrlchrnent Libraries have an irnportant role of promoting Welsh hlstory and culture. As part of this remit, the seNice held a local historytalk at Cwm Libraryon 22 May 2024 on the subject of'mernories of the Miners, Strike,. th As part of the 40 Anniversary of the Miners, Strike all libraries promoled stock and displayed information. A talk was also delivered at Pen-y-Bont Nursing home In Abertillery. The Library Service has made a strong commitment to the provision of Welsh lan8ua8e activitie5 and resources over the year. The weekly 'Clwb Cymraeg, at Abertillery has grown in popularlty, wlth the Welsh Language Support Officer for Blaenau Gwent. regularly attending the sessions. The service is achieving the standard for the amount of Welsh stock purchased. Welsh Baby Yoga is delivered weekly at Tredegar Library and number of Welsh Baby Rhyme time sessions have been delivered across the service. We have strong links with Cymraeg l Blant, helping us support many families through the medium of Welsh. The Library Service has further developed links with the Welsh Language Offlcer for Blaenau Gwent bv working in partnership to promote 'Shwmae Day, on 15 October 2024. Various events were held across all libraries. including a Welsh teatime, 'Give Welsh a Go, and Welsh themed craft activities. 30

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Library Service participated in the Big Welsh Rhyme Time during the week of 11-15 February 2025. All libraries held under 5 session5, workin8 in partnership with BookTrust Cymru for the annual celebration of rhymes, poems and songs. Continuing the focus on Welsh themed activities, the Library Service promoted Saint Dwynwen Dav (Welsh patron of lovel on 25 January 2025 with a range of art and craft activitles. This theme continued to celebrate St Davids Day, with coffee morninES and craft activities in all libraries. There are various groups that use the free library space for cultural sessions. The seNice has strong partnership links with Gwent Family Society. Volunteers from ihis organisation deliver regular help desks In all libraries, promoting FindMyPast and Ancestry.com. The Blaenau Gwent Herita8e Forum holds monthly meetin85 at Tredegar Library and utilises the local studies resources based there. Blaina Heritage Centre is based in the same building as Blaina Library, which provides an ideal link to workjointly on shared Welsh cultural activities. Likewise, a cornmunity Museum is based in Tredegar Library, which attracts many visitors researching the birthplace of Aneurin Bevan, plus other historical information. Library staff and volunteers from the museum work together to provide a range of information and resources to promote Welsh culture. Soclal Responslblllty The Library Servlce In Blaenau Gwent Is deflned around our locallty and the needs of local communitles. From hosting cultural events and educational workshops to delivering reading activities and wellbeing events, our service provides opportunities to build relationships and fosters a sense of belon8ing. Our libraries strengthen social cohesion by seniing as vital community spaces, where individuals and groups can connect, collaborate, and celebrate shared interests. Ouring June 2024, the Library ServSce worked in partnership wlth the Regional Communlty Cohesion Off icer (West Gwent) to arrange the hosting of an exhibitlon from Race Cymru to mark Windrush Dav. Thls was exhibited at Abertillery and Tredegar Libraries. The Library Service worked in partnership with the Local Authority in November2024 to raise awareness of Pension Credit week. Cornmunity Hubs held additional support sessions In all .libraries to assist residents with eligibility crhteria. Abertillery Library also played a vital role In the support for flood vlctims in November 2024. The library hosted a range of additional partners Includlng social services lo deliver face to face support to resldents In crisis. Our core services offree Wi-Fi, PC use, refreshments and wam) welcoming spaces compllmented this offer. As libraries are drivers for social inclusion, our role to provide free social activities has been extended over the year. All libraries provide coffee mornings. Cuppa and Companyi and host various social groups, e.g. Knit and Natter and reading 8roups. 31

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Real Women Revolutlon Retreats Expansion and Growth; Bulldlng on the success of previous years, the Real Women Revolution IRWRI retreats expanded further across Aneurin Leisure venues during 2024/25. Notably. Ebbw Vale Sports Centre emerged a5 a flagshlp site for Inclusive health events, hosting the International Women's Day Celebration in partnershlp with RWR, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, and local wellbeing leaders. International Wornen's Day {IWDI: Ebbw Vale Sports Centre welcomed over 80 women to celebrate IWD, featuring keynote talks, educational workshops, and interactive wellbeing activities. Highlights included: Talks from public figures like Stephanie Webber (The Voice UK) on 50briety and resilience. Sesslons from local champlons such as 'Bec's 8estles' on overcomin8 advers+ty and bulldlng community. Workshops addressing menopause, bone health, nutrttion, and rnental health (Including a session by The Sport & Wellbeing Manager on "making the positive 1% chanEe"l. Interactive wellbeing stands offerin8 resources on local health and fitness serrfices. Future Plans: Due to the resoundin8 success of IWD, plans are now In place to replicate this format for Internatlonal Men's Day In Autumn 202S, expanding the Trust's inclusive wellbein8 pro8rammln8 to engage all communlty members. Signature Events Across the Sports Centres Beyond the RWR-affiliated events, the Trust delivered an outstanding calendar of national and local events: Combat Sports: H05ted major event5 like Samurai Fighting Championships, Sland Up War {Muay Thail, Dragon Flght MMA, Polarls Uprlsing IBra2illan Ju-jltsu), and Heads of the Valley Boxing. Dance and Gymnastlcs.. Welcomed Born 2 Perform, UDO Street Dance Championships, KLA Dance, Gymfinity Cheer, and Welsh Aerobic Open Championships. Sporting Tournaments: Delivered 17 badminton, netball, and pickleball competitlons al Ebbw Vale Sports Centre, attracting national athletes and local partlcipants alike. Family and Comrnunity Events: Organised popular children's Halloween and Christmas parties at Ebbw Vale and Tredegar Sports Centres, as well as multi-cultural gatherings in partnership with the BG Resettlement Team, enhancing inclusion and community cohesion. HYROX Simulations: Successfully launched the first HYROX simulation events across all three centres. ignitlng local passion for functional f itness competitlons and produclng world-class athletes like HYROX PRO Champion Lauren Stockley. Parks and Hospitality Weddings Bedwellty House successfully delivered weddings and ceremonies in partnership with Blaenau Gwent Registry Office. With a conversion rate of 80% of those attending a firsl meeting and visit to Bedwellty durin8 this period, to making a booking, which is a small growth on the previous year. Catering partner Lupin Blanc deliver the food element of the lar8er weddings at 8edwellty, always with glowing reviews of food quality and service. 32

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 MARCH 2025 The Orchid House Tea Room continued to thrive offering a varied menu of homecooked meals during the week, the famous Sunday Roast as well as BBQ'S beer garden snacks menu. The Tea room extended ils seating to include additional tables outside. Sunday lunches at Bedwellty have maintained the reputation of good serrfice, 8ood food and overall experience preceding the venue. There are a number of diners who attend on their own due to loss of loved ones but keep visiting as they feel so welcome and comfortable at Bedwellty. The NPS scoring with feedback from visitors has been introduced during the 2024125 period allowing the site to capture some meaningful feedback. The Orchid HouseTearoom came highlycommended for best placeto eat in the Southeast Wales tourism awards in November 2024, The NPS score remains in the 86 'excellent' resion for Bedwellty. Both sites take the feedback seriously and work with the marketing team and wider partners where necessary to adopt a 'you've said - we've done, approach to tendin8 to Customer needs and feedback, 80th parks maintained the grounds to exceptional standards throughout the 2024125 period. Parc Bryn 8ach working particularly closely with the Ecology Off icer from BGCBC ensuring achievlng the Green Flag Award status for 2024 and being commended for Ils Nature Reserve status. The friends of groups are an asset to the parks in supporting projerts and raistng funds. A nurnber of the volunteers within these groups have stated how being part of the group and seeing areas develop in the parks within thelr weekly gardening sessions gives them a purpose and makes them feel like they are giving something back to the communlty they live in and love. Christmas Party Nights returned to Bedwellty House with full capacity for the 2024 Chrislmas season. Seven Christma5 Party night5 were sold out and delivered wlth visitors supporting from local buslnesses and some travelling in based on the reviews and reputation 8edwellly has built in previous seasons. Over 700 visitors dined, danced and engaged in the festive spirit. Wider social events such as Bubbles and Brunch, the Bedwellty version of 'Brunch Club, was launched In 2023 and continued to grow in popularity during 2024, becoming one of the most popular events in the calendar, selling out month on month. Guests experience 90 minutes of live music, bottomless drinks and quality 8razing boards, They are rnuch loved events. A partnership has been established with the BGCBC Education Service who are, for an interim period, housing the first intake of the new Welsh School to open in Tredegar in the near future into Bedwellty House & Park. The school development is behind on schedule which meant there was nowhere for the September 2023 intake to attend. 8edwelliy have worked with the necessary personnel to redevelop part of the first floor of the house into a nursery classroom. Ysgol Tredegar based out of Bedwellty from September 2023 for the full 2023124 academic season. This has further developed during 2023 with a second classroom being developed to host both a nursery and reception class for the 2024 academic year while the Welsh School is being finalised. The Partnership with Tredegar Town Council has continued working together on a nurnber of great events during the 2023124 season including the Brass Bands, Armed Forces Day, Bevan Festival, Remembrance Sunday, and Christmas Lights Switch on. Events such as these are the heart of the community and bring generation5 together. 33

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S Parc Bryn Bach Maintained positive partnerships with the educalion services during 2024, being the go- to provider for the out of ihe classroom engagement for Greenfields School, the Thomas Richards Centre and Riverside PRU. The challenging young people attending frorn these settings have engaged in key skills, outdoor safety and sorne completing module5 towards a Teamwork GCSE. Local Business Partnerships Aneurin Leisure Trust continues to offer local, regional and national organisations discounted membership as part of our Life Card membership scheme and our driveto improve health and wellbeing in the workplace. Corporate members are currently enjoying the corporate discounts in the area that Aneurin Leisure operates. This product combines reduced rate5 for: 8ym memberships within our sport centres, corporate hospitality and conferencing at Bedwellty House and Park and Team Building at Parc Bryn Bach. The Library Service has continued to support prosperity across the borough over 2024125. We have continued to develop our partnership work with the Regeneration Department to increase footfall into town centres, through supporting family events in the high street. Events were delivered in libraries Ilnked to the themes of the events. Bedwellty House & Parc Bryn Bach partner with a variety of local business in purchasing produce, milk, Ice cream, fruit & vegetables, brewery, honey and coffee, all purchased from local suppliers. Both siles partner with local providers to operate sessions from the sites such as Louby Lou StoryTelling, Mini Movers, Local Musicians, Little Dragon Pizza Van, The Munch Stop and The Tex co. The parks utilise local providers to operate events and workshops where possible to support, The Tredegar Arms Hotel are key partners when booklng rooms for weddlng couples and actors when dining events with special guests are or8anised. Partnerships with BGCBC play tearn, Families First, Gwent Police, Tredegar Town Centre Manager, Blaenau Gwent Education to support the delivery of activities and events. Marketing and Communlcations The key objectives for the Trust for marketin8 and communlcatlons during 2024125 were as follows: l. Reinforce the Trust's charitable status and mission to improve community life and eslablish donation channels across all sites. Goal to achieve donations of £15,000 total. 2. Increase revenue at Parc Bryn Bach for catering, accommodation and activities. Desired outcome 10% increase over previous financial year (£767K}- £843,700. 3. Increase revenue at Bedwellty House and Park for catering, weddings and activitles. Desired outcome IO% increase over previous financial year {£565KI- £621,500. 4. Meet Library Standards for 2024125. Desired outcome- WG standards achieved. 5. Meet ACL enrolment, retention and attainment targets for Coleg Gwent. 6. Exceed income for 20231241£2,714MI by 10%- £2.985,400. 34

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 At the time of submitting this report, the end of year finances was yet to be advised, therefore achievement against targets cannot be quantified. In addition, the charitable status project was delayed due to the requirement of legally changing our name. This will be a priority in the next financial year to establish the Trust strategically to enable us to seek donations. A plan outlining the required steps to do this is with the SMT. Also, for footfall, some issues were encountered with the measuring of this, and an update is awaited. The USP (Unique Selling Point) for the Trust contlnues to be: 'Aneurln Lelsure Trust- working to improve community life by Investin8 in local arnenities and improving the appeal and facilities of Blaenau Gwent,. Targetin8- all resldents in Blaenau Gwent and communities close to Blaenau Gwent, and tourists visiting the area. Media used was restricted based on visibility of targets and ability to prove ROI through a meaningful budget and therefore, we maximised and prioritised the following channels: O Social media O On-site O Webslte O Signage O Contenl creation Communication vla the ALT app was limlted due lo St belng controlled by a dlfferent department and its use being relevant to sport centre users. Key messagln8 for each of the sites was as follows: Parc Bryn Bach IPB8)- the hidden gem of Blaenau Gwent. The perfect location to experience nature at its best, have fun with the family and explore the wonders of Wales. Bedwellty House & Park IBHAP) - a vibrant venue for all occasions. Amazing herltage and beautiful 8rounds to explore or make your dreams come true. Sports Centres the team at 8G Life Is committed to helplng you achieve your 8oals and be the best verslon of yourself in terms of your health and mental wellbeing. Wilh state-of-the-art gyms, full digital integration, swimming pools and ICK)s of classes each week, our flexible memberships provide you with the tools to achieve your goals. Adult Community Learning IACL)- helping you to achieve your acadernic and professional goals. Llbraries the heart of the community. A wealth of support and advice to enrich lives and expand horizons. Corporate- Aneurin Leisure Trust- workin8 in partnership to improve communlty Ilfe. 35

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Customer Insl8ht/Satlsfaction: Our ongoing customer satisfactton monitored through a Net Promoter Score for each of the sites continued to be reviewed weekly and reported monthty, enabling us to monitor key issues prevailing within the different business sedions. Measurement of the NPS through Microsoft Forms is summarised based on the below scale: What is a good NPS score? -io0 | 50 70 loo NEEDS IMPROVEMENT i.ioo. o) GOOD GREAT ÉXCELLENT 10. 30) (30- 70) 170- 100) Once again it should be noted that Adult Communbty Learning IACL) and Libraries conduct on80ing research for Coleg Gwent and Welsh Government respectively. We belSeve that this Is the key reason for limited responses In ACL in particular for Microsoft Forms, although we contlnue to encourage feedback through onllne and on-site mechanlsms Including provldln8 each of the shtes wlth feedback tards to give out to thelr Customers. In addition, due to the static nature of the NPS feedback for Parc Bryn Bach we have Implemented another mechanism to encourage feedback which will be monitored in temis of efficacy and relevante given it is posltloned In the Lake Vlew Cafe. NPS responses at the end of the flnanclal year, March 2025 provlded the followlng NPS scores for the different business units:

Sports Centres- 3- good Parc Bryn 8ach- 25- good BHAP- 84- excellent Llbraries- 92 - excellent ACL-45-great CKR-92- excellent The NPS survey is anonymous, however, where customers have left contact details, we have gone back to them to address any concerns. For the sports centres, we have continued to provide ongoing 'You've Sald. We've Done, communlcation Ihrou8h the app to address concerns and provide feedback to the comments provlded. 36

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 It has been noted for the sports centres thal the feedback is dropping off in terms of volume and the sports centre leads are considering how best to address this and to encourage staff to actively promote feedback. In addition, a number of the lower scores relate to issues outside of the control of the sports centres, e.g. parkin8. Bedwellty House and Park (BHAP) / Part Bryn Bach (PBB) - Goo8le and Facebook Reviews: Both BHAP and PBB have received consistent reviews on TripAdvisor of 4.5 and 4 respectively during the period April 2024 to March 2025, although PB8 did drop brieflyto 3.9 in March 2025. 4.7 and 4.5 on Facebook respectively and 4.6 on Google Reviews for both. Examples of the comments are below. BHAP "Nice Ilttle park, hos an excellent cofé. Some areas of the pork especially the ponds needs some tlc but on the whole it'5 pretty good.- (4.) "Whot o beautiful ploce steeped in life chonging history. Stoff were incrediblyfriendly ond helpful. Food was great. Thoroughly recommendedfor o visit." {5.) -Interestlng house ond grounds. Food very nice albeit o limited menu." {4.) "We ottended afamily wedding here on St Dovid's doy and could notfoult the venue or staff. The venue Is set In lovely, well-kept grounds, unfortunotely the only thing thot could not be controlled was the weather. The ceremony room wos beoutifully decoroted lor the actual vows, The reception room is o lovely size, not so large as to intimidote but conversely SiZGble enough to enoble sufficient tables to the leftfor those with tired feetfrom dancing. Now moving on to the staff who were excellent. Nothing seemed too much trouble ond even at the end of the evening the smiles were os broodos ot the start. I would recommend the venue without hesltatlon, of course os a guest I have no ideo as to cost butfrom rny perspective whatever it was it wos worth "Attended the 'Let'5 go girls, event. Absolutely brilliant tlme, lovedevery minute. Con't woitfor another event ond hopefully bcck ogoin soon."15') PBB "Lovely wolk around the loke with o nlce hot chocolote in the cofe.- (S'I "Nice for o wolk and brilliantlor the kids. Will be down ogoin soon." {5.1 "8rilliontplocefvr o doy outfor oll theAomily, you have to go and seeforyourself. You won't be disappointed, always somethlng qoinq on ot the weekends, the children wlll love it." {5• "Fabulous walk around the loke but getting more and more commerciol which is a shome,. it's spoiling thefeel olthe ploce."15') "We love going to 8ryn Boch Porc to toke the dog for o walk around the lake, free parking, children's play oreo ond a cafe." (5.) "Greot children's play oreo ond o slide that toddlers con get to independently which you don't often seel Lovely loke with lots of ducks, only let down by the café. Bring food ond drink if you can because the queue was constontly so long it wos outside the building. Everyone in one queue for cold drinks, coffees, ice lollies ondfull meols. Not very well monoged. Spent most of my time queuing to be honestl They either need some vendlng mGchine5 or on ice creom von l Only redeemingfeoture of the cofé is that they serve Big Dog Coffee.. 13.} 37

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Stafl Satlsfaction The annual staff satisfaction sur4ey was undertaken during July and August 2024 and reflected last yeaes survey to monitor changes in employee attttudes to the Trust. Engagement last year dropped by 17% with 43% of staff responding. Of these, over 80% of respondents would recommend working for the Trust and over 70% felt that they had good job prospects, benefits, colleagues and the Trust was an all-round good ernployer. Key themes from the survey were also highlighted, and an update to the actions from the survey are below: Workin Procedures Confirmation that the central support team works to support the whole of the Trust. Suggestions box- an online suggestion process (anonymousl has been implemented on the Trust's intranet site. Trainlng new employees. HR continues to investigate the feasibility of new employees undertakin8 thelrfirst week's employment as an Inductton across the different buslness areas. Inconsistency of decision makin8-this has been raised to the SMTto ensure that they communlcate, at least monthly, on the key projects currently being worked through. Lack of security because of fundlng. This does not only affect the Trust but the majority of organisations and initiatives throughout Wales. For the Trust, the cost of ener8y has been a major factor in the reduction of the reserves that we had built up bul the Directors and SMT are working tirelessly to secure new funding and implement ways to reduce our energy costs It is through these funding blds that we can secure the resources for future investment, to grow the business and create a greater appeal for our commercial business areas, both across Blaenau Gwent and Wales. Thls was communicated In the end-of-yearvideo to all staff. Llmlted pro8resslon opportunitles In some areas of the business. All staff have been encouraged to ensure their continuous professional development as a priority and to discuss their personal development with thelr Ilne manager in 1-2-Is. The Trust has offered all staff the opportunity to undertake"Welsh in the Workplace" training. As a small Trust and due to the strurture of our business it has been noted that staff do all their tional trnining in working hours. bul the Trust will support staff wlth free learning resources through the LMS365 which has now been rolled out to all departments. Worklng wlth family and friends, The Trust has a policy that a line manager doe5 not manage a rnember of theirfamily. As a close-knitcommunitvi it is difficult toaddress the issue of managingfriends, however, should you feel that favouritism is being applied to certain team rnembers, the HR department has stricl working policies to ensure that everyone is treated equally and the need to follow these will be reinforced to all managers. 38

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Holiday carry over. Staff have been advised that should they not be able to take their leave and require carrying over some of their leave, this is permissible. however, no holidays are automatically permitted to be carried overfrom one entitlement yearto the next. On receipt of a written request from an employee totheir SMT Manager, CDT will consider any request to carry over holidays, but this will be by exception only. Planday. The issue of tracking Yime off In Liew (TOIL) and flexi on Planday has been raised. Planday does include this within the 'Leave Accounts, section. All employees have been assigned the necessary TOIL or Flexi Accounts. In addition, the issue of advlslng rotas in advance has been raised. This has been discussed with the SMT and 8reater notice, where possible, will be provided. Wordlng of bereavement and slck leave letters. This has been revised where appropriate. Maintenance. Our SLA with BGC8C is being reviewed and clarification is to be communicated. Sta Bene The area of staff benefits was raised and the need to match BGCBC in terms of wages and benefits. The findings of the survey reiterated that we do match BGCBC in terms of our Terms and Conditions, Grade and Pay Structure, annual pay increase and our staff benefits are as follows: 26 days increasing to 31 days annual leave Ipro-ratal after 5 years Local Government Penslon Scheme Support to all staff throu8h the free Employee Assistance Pro8ramme- Care Flrst Free membership to the sports centres for contract employees IO% discount in the cafes at Bedwellty House, Parc Bryn Bach and Ebbw Vale sports centre Support of the Cycle2Work scheme offering discount on the purchase of bikes The benefi'ts are for Contracted staff only. It was suggested that we publish an annual pay tlmetable highlighting all pay and cutoff dates by month. Sorne facilities already publish this on their Planday and the HR team is reviewing this. Sta The relevant senlor managers have discussed staff rotas and strategles to ensure adequate coverfor all shifts, Communicotion The importance of good communication internally is paramount. Planday enables communications to be sent to all staff through their assigned email address within the platform. This is used regularly. All staff are encouraged to review the intranet site and to actively follow the Trust's social media accounts and to review the Trust's website for up-coming events. 39

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S At the end of the financial year, through funding, funding was secured to install two electronic totems placed at Ebbw Vale and Tredegar Sports Centres which will enable us to share with staff, and the community, relevant communication materials for the Trust. We are looking for additional funding for other sites and will continue to work with BGCBC on the libraries, screens. Staff Brleflngs. The annual Christmas party has been used as a platform for staff updates. However, it was felt that as this did not encompass many staff. that an end-of-year video would be produced for all staff to view instead thus providing all employees with the opportunity to see the update. We are, therefore, looking to produce an annual end-of-year video that will be shared on the intranet plus mid-year revlew statement from the directors. Resources for marketlng. There is a limited budget for marketin8 communlcation. However, prior to each financial year, the marketing budget is analysed, based on what knowledEe there is for the next financial year for each of the business units and a budget proposed to CDT. Each business area is approached in the same way. Part of the planning process is to ensure we prornote key areas of the business that help us meet our vision to 'improve community life,. This include5 both commercial and non-comrnercial communication. Also, at the end of the FY. we secured fundin8 to Implement a social media schedullng platform. Thls is to assist the Trust with the need to expand our social media to include Welsh posts land in some instance, plarformsl. A workin8 8roup has been a8reed of users of social media across the Trust and tralning Is planned for all users in the early part of the next FY. Formot o th urv COT has committed to reviewing the format of the survey in 2025. Customer Insi8hl Aneurin Leisure Trust At the be8innin8 of the flnanclal year, we undertook research with sports centre members and the wlder 8laenau Gwent comrnunity to understand perceptions of the Aneurin Leisure Trust brand and values. The research was borne out of the need and desire for us to establish the Trust as a charitable organisation and to understand the link with Aneurin Leisure and the sports centres due to the adoption of'Aneurin Leisure, as opposed to BG Life by the sport and fitness team. Whilst the 'Aneurin Leisure, name fits well with sports centres, It causes complications online, particularly with social media, for the Trust in the longer term. The research highlighted the followin8 key learnin8S'. Aneurin Leisure Trusl Brand recognised with no overly negative perceptions Nothing specific relating to Sport and frtness 40

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 BG Life Referenced sports centres rather than BG Life in terms of 'brands' 'Arnbivalent' to the 8G Life brand but we don't have any real evidence of this. but it did come above Aneurin Leisure in the recall of brands In terms of next steps, it was a8reed: The Trust brand would be developed to review and update the values and incorporate the word 'Trust' into the logo Develop guidelines for implementation BG Life would contintse to be used by the sports centres (referring to sports centres rather than Aneurin Leisurel, underplnned by the ALT brand and that guidelines would be pro8ressed In the next financial year. The Trust brand and logo have now been developed in terms of inclusion of Yrust, into the logo and the overall communication has been reviewed and guidelines set down. Parc Bryn Bach During May 2024, we undertook customer engagement at PBB to help us understand what vlsltors to the park valued and to gain insight into what developments Ihey would appreciate at the park. The insight has been evaluated and is bein8 used as evidence in funding applications, including a lottery bid to develop one of the nature trails. News on this is awaited. Communlty Engagement The Community Engagement Off icer within the Trust has had a positlve and impactful effed on the Trust's activities and its partnership working. Some key highlights include for this financial year include: Carers and Young Carers Support - ALT. in collaboration with 81aenau Gwent County Borough Councll IBGC8CI Families First leam, has continued its support for young carers by offering a variety of discounts at all ALT café5 and additional concessions on pay-as-you-go activities at Parc 8ryn Bach. This initiative builds on the previous provision of 10 free swimrning sessions {benefiling 38 young carers) and now include5 fully funded mernberships through a new partnership with NEWCIS. NEWCIS is one of the leading providers of carer services in Wales, offering a range of support for unpald carers including counsellin8, financial advice, peer support. and respite care, through its award-winning 'Bridging the Gap Gwent, IBTGGI scheme. This scheme is available to both adult and young carers across Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly. Monmouthshire, Newport, and Torfaen. Through the BTGG initiative, eligible carers in Blaenau Gwent now have access to all ALT sports centre facilities via funded memberships. Furthermore, the Family Bridging the Gap Gwent (FBTGGI component provides carers with up to £400 to spend on food, drink, and activities at Bedwellty House and Park and Parc Bryn Bach. To date, 11 carers have received sports centre funded memberships totallin8 £3,757 through NEWCIS, though exact figures for FBTGG disbursements are unavailable due to direct payments. 41

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Additionally, planning is underway to enhance the use of polytunnels at PBB to grow plants and vegetables, creating hands-on opportunities for young carers and their families to engage in sustainable practices and promote wellbeing. Community Klt Room (CKR) - The Community Kit Room, operated by the sports development team, continues to thrive and gain recognition. It was recently shortlisted for the BASIS awards (top S out of 80 nominees) and has expanded its reach through strategically placed donation bins across all Trust sites and The Den. Key achievements include: o Collaborations with BGC8C Waste Team to open a second CKR at Tredegar Sports Centre. o Installation of 29 donation bins across schools, sports clubs, and community venues. o Plans to Increase visibility through CKR-branded banners. o Sharing good practice with other local authorities, such as Torfaen CBC and Pembrokeshire County Council, inspired to replicate the initiative. o Introduction of donation weighing to quantify envlronmental impact and contribution to Blaenau Gwent's recyclin8 tar8ets. o Support from the community, including a £200 donatlon from a Tredegar quiz club. o Creative collaboration with the Youth Service and local artist Antony Smith to design a graffiti mural on the CKR container at Ebbw Vale Sports Centre, to take place in early 2025126. To date, the CKR initiative has supported 433 individuals with 956 items of sportswear distributed. Tomcat Trlke Partnershlp- ALT has establlshed a valuable partnership wlth Tomcat Trikes, hostlng an exhibition at Parc 8ryn Bach to assist dlsabled users. This collaboration has generated interest f rom the Angelman Society, who plan to Use the site for future outdoor activities. The initial 2024 event was highly successful, and a follow-up event is scheduled for May 2025. Tennis Court Refurbishment ALT worked closely with the Lawn Tennis Association ILTAI post refurbishment of the tennis courts at Bedwellty House and Park and is exploring the recruitment and trainin8 of volunteers to deliver free communlty tennis sesslons. Communlty Engagement and Events the community engagement officer actively participated in numerous community events to promote services and build relationships, including: Freshers, Fayre and Health & Wellbeing Days at Coleg Gwent- Cefn Golau Community Event- Men's Mental Health Event IBlaina}; Coed Cae Community Housin8 Event- National Play Day and Family Fun Day at Parc 8ryn Bach; Go Wild in Torfaen; Bridges+ Event in Ebbw Vale; Education Showcase Event at the General Offices; 999 Day at Parc Bryn Bach; 8laenau Gwent Schools Grand Councll; Antenatal 8aby Shower and International Women's Day (Ebbw Vale) Food Bank Appeals- The 2023 festive food bank appeal marked the fourth year of the initiative, with 10 clubs collaborating to combat food insecurity. The carnpaiEn supported 10 distribution points, including food banks and community houses. David Spear Commercial Vehicles once again contributed by providing logistics support. The appeal continues to grow year-on-year, having started with just four clubs. ALT launched Its first Summer Food Bank Appeal in 2024, en8agin8 eight clubs. 42

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 MARCH 2025 Chlldren Looked After (CLA) Pro8ramme- at the end of the financlal year, ALT started exploring how to support the CLA programme and ALT will soon begin offering 10 free swimming sesslon5 for Children Looked After. Referrals wlll be coordinated by education professionals and managed by the Community Engagement Officer. Active Travel - ALT has supported the installation of new active travel infrastructure across key sites including Tredegar Sports Centre, Bedwellty House and Park, and Parc Bryn Bach. The communitv engagement officer continues to work closety with the Active Travel Team to enhance access and sustainability in local travel options. Communication Support In the perlod April to March, the marketinB and communlcatlons team undertook 443 individual jobs supportin8 all buslness sltes. Thls Is In addition to the 230 ad-hoc soclal media requests from across the business. A selectlon of the work undertaken Is shown below. GWYBODAETH BWYSIG I GVISMERIAID IMPORTANT&CUSTOMER UPDATE YMUNWCH A'N 7lM OIJA TEAM L¥WIiIOI*IIDAH4AIOOAVTTWYODGAAW 3?EAKSTREK Sv& I¥oivpJF((QIDA Other key projects undertaken in the second half of the financial year Include: Development of the Trust's logo and brand guidellnes. A summary of the key issues pertaining to us promotin8 the Trust as a charity is with the SMTto revlew to ensure that we have a solid basis on which to promote the Trust to gain donations. The guidelines for the Trust, particularly the new logo featuring the full brand name, ha5 been implemented with guidelines supporting its implementation. This is with all SMT members to ensure that their business areas adopt the logo asap where possible. It 15 noted that there will be a long tail of replacement of the logo across the Trust where there are cost implication5 in doing so (e.g. SlBnagel. Ymddiriedolaeth Hamdden Aneurin Gwella Bywyd Cymunedol I Improving Community Life Aneurin Leisure Trust

ANEURIN LEISURE TRusr REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Welsh language development during the 2023124 financlal year the Trust undertook signa8e improvements to ensure that key signa8e at PBB was blllngual. Followlng the Welsh language Commissionerfs Office's (WLCO) complaint procedure, a strategy and subsequent actlon plan was agreed with BGCBC and the WLCO. Thi5 included all websites for the Trust being available in Welsh and English, ensuring that all event communication includes reference to the fact that they will be conducted in English (unless they are in Welsh), adoption of the Loomly social media management platform for rollout to all usets across the Trust (FY2025126}, with clear guldellnes which the SMT has reference of to discuss with their teams, on what needs to be done bilingually and what does not, the creation of a bank of translation which is housed on the marketln8 intranet site foreveryone to reference and use. In addition, we have continued to be guided by BGC8C's partnership team and theSr Welsh policy offlcers have been supportive of the libraries in particular. to ensure that frontline staff are aware of their legal obligattons when meeting members of the public. The rollout of this Is with SMT operational managers to adopt for other areas of the buslness whlch are customer focused. Our online recruitment platform is available in Welsh, with Welsh language abilities being desirable for all jobs advertised. Welsh in the Workplace trainlng has been made avallable to all staff free of charge, to be undertaken In Ihelr own time. There Is query over this, following the BGCBC'S Welsh pollcy off Icerfs presentation 8•ven the legal obligation of orBanlsatlon5 to allow staff to do It durln8 work tlme. These actlons concluded in the WLCO closing the complaint against the Trust. Attended the National Education Show in Cardiff to promote the facilities of Parc 8ryn Bach and Bedwellly House and Park to schools. The en8a8ement was excellent and has resufted in new schools visitlng both parks for theSr educational facilities. The Smplementatlon of updated communicatSon and sl8na8e was completed to reflect the new phones numbers assigned to each buslness slte by 8GC8C. Working with BGCBC, the new Abertillery Library and Aduft Communlty Learnlng Centre was opened at Trlnlty Chapel, Involving a launch event. The Internal dressing and signage have been updated to reflect the Ilbrary and learnin8's activities, and the communal area5 reflect the Trust's different business areas. Worklng In Partnershlp In addition to the work of the Community Engagement Officer, the Trust Is actlvely involved with the Local Wellbein8 Partnership, the Local Nature Partnership (Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen), the Blaenau Gwent Food Partnership, southeast Wales Tourism, the Blaenau Gwent Destination Management Group. Dewls and the Independent Wellbein8 Network. Web$lte$' Overvlew Aneurln Lelsure Trust Webslte Analytics V*¥• 25,376 24.8K 84.7K 38.2K 23.854 62.5% 225.9K •$•% Durln8 this financial year, the Aneurln Leisure Trust website was vlslted by 25,376 people who viewed the website 84,700 times. 44

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 38,2CK) sessions were started on the website by visitors, while 23,854162.5%) of those 'engaged sessions. lasted longer than 10 seconds and saw the user view at least 2 pages. Throughout the year. there were 225.9fK) scrolling events (people scrolllng throu8h pages to vlew the information) and the website gained an engagement rate of 62.5% which is above the average of 55% and illustrates the website is well received and used. ¥.IP14

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The above chart Illustrates the number of users over the year, illustratlng a high number of new users. Durln8 the 2024125 flnanclal year, the Welsh verslon of the ALT webslte had a total of 94 vlews. TTrfficS Totsl . 146•• •)e•l PAlml The above chart illustrates how users found the website during the financial year. Most of the traffic to the website comes from organic search, wlth 14,668 people finding the webslte vla a search engine such as Google, up year-on-year. 7,768 people vislted the website dlrertly, elther through a bookmark or typlng In the website address to their browser, up year-on-year. 2,168 people came to the site via organlc social media, either using links in posts, tweets, Instagram stories or Sinks provided in the bio or profile pages, down 37.1% year-on-year. Traffic from soclal medla was predomlnantly Facebook and Insta8rarn, Referrals to the ALT website carne from varlous sources, with most coming from BG Inthistogether, BGCBC, BG Llfe, Gwelco and JtoGo recruitment, 45

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S 41Th• The summary above illustrates the most popular pages viewed durlng the financial year, once again showing a good mlx of all business areas. Events were sixth highest reflectln8 the strong interest in the wide range of activitles run by the Trust but the highest overall was forthe libraries and ACL which, as the only website for these areas of the Trust, is to be expected. BG Llfe Webslte Analytlcs 71,987 70.OK 317.IK 139.6K 86.134 804.9K •.trJ• Durln8 Ihls flnanclal year, the BG Lrfe webslte was v151ted by 71,987 people who vlewed the webslte 317,100 tlmes. 139,600 sessions were started on the webslte by visitors, whlle 86,134 {c62%} of those 'engaged sesslons, lasted longer than 10 seconds and saw the user view at least 2 pages. Throughout the year, there were 804,900 scrollin8 events (people scrolling through pages to view the Information) and the website 8alned an engagement rate of 61.7% which is above the avera8e of 55%. The statlstlcs are very encouraging and illustrate the efficacy of the website's UX. It should also be noted that a number of people are using the ALT webs¢te to access the BG Llfe website. It Is anticlpated that with the refocus of the sports centres brand to BG Life this will see more dlrect traffic. 46

ANEURIN LEISURE TrUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The chart above illustrates the number of users for the financlal year, illustratlng a steady flow of new users. There wa5 an unsurprisin8 dlp over the wlnter/Chrlstmas perlod Tothl . OTtrrtWf 14IK+ The above chart Illustrates how users found the BG Llfe webslte durlng thls flnanclal year. Most of the trafflc to the website comes from or83nic search, with 51,233 people finding the website via search engine such as Google. 14,190 people visited the webslte directly, either throu8h a bookmark or typinB In the webslte address to thelr browser. 4.616 people came to the slte vla organlc soclal medla, elther usln8 Ilnks In posts, tweets, Instagram stories or Ilnks provided in the bio or profile pages. 2.969 people visited the website from the Aneurin Leisure Trust site. 825 visits were throu8h unassl8ned methods. In addition, analytics show that trafflc from social media was mainly Facebook and Insta8ram. ts 14 i* li•

ANEURIN LEISURETRusr REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S The above listings illustrate the most popular pages viewed during this financlal year, wlth the highest page vlews on swimmin8 and the home page. The membershlp page also rated hlghly plus the indlvidual sports centre pages. Hyrox has continued to be popular along wlth tactical pages includingchristmas opening hours and temporary swimming timetables, implemented forthe holiday seasons. Hyrox has also proven to be popular, along with information on local clubs and the community kit room. The Welsh website for BG Llfe had 426 views tn this financial year. PBB Webslte Analytlcs 41996 416K 61.4K 36.069 372.4K Durln6 thls flnanclal year, the P8B website was vlslted by 42,996 people who vlewed the webslte 143,600 tlmes. 61,400 sessions were started on the website by visitors, while 36,069159%) of those'en8a8ed sesslons, lasted lon8er than 10 seconds and saw the user view at least 2 pages. There were 372,400 scrollinB events (people scrollln8throu8h pa8estovlewthe Informatlonl and the website 8alned an en8a8ernent rate of 58.7% whlch Is above the average of 55%. Once again good statlstlcs. Ix iX*24 'ty1 17.XQ4 4xa5 The chart above illustrates the number of users for the financial year, highlightlng peaks at the start of the February half term and Easter. 48

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Tr•ffic Sowc• Tot4 . 4>9¥•I$ 11114 146 17.4% I rd The above chart illustrates how users found the PBB webslte this financial year. Most of the traffK to the webslte comes from or8anlc search, with 19.114 people flndlns the website vla a search engine such as Google. 12,318 people visited the website directly, either through a bookmark or typing in the website address to their browser. 10,524 people came to the slte vla organlc soclal medla, elther usln8 Ilnks In posts, tweets, Insta8ram stories or links provided In the bio or profile pages. 922 people visited the webslte via a link from anotherwebsite, predominantly from the Aneurin Leisure Trust slte with listing referrals, 8ov.wales, DofEand Booking Hound. Email provided trafflc In a very small amount and is reflettlve of the email campaigns we undertook, due to data sourcln8 and the lack of a CRM tool. Thls was related to an OWS survey done. TraffSc from social media was again predomlnantly Facebook and Insta8ram. g• T¢t•l 5J7D 411$ P4fetrfftO•p a.974 i?DJ 1710 1.411 12 4&J¥l 41.Th• 769 The summary above illustrates the most popular pages vlewed, with the highest page views on the home page and go-karts, The cafe and Famlly Fun pages were also popular along with the Wellbelng Workhub which has seen contlnuous use through the year and other key activities forthe summer includlng staying at PBB. The local nature reserve also featured in the top 20 reflecting the work undertaken by the grounds team and the BG biodiversity team. 49

ANEURIN LEISURE TRusr REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Welsh website for PBB was introduced in September 2024 and has had 13S views thls flnanclal year. Bedwellty House and Park Webslte Analytks 25,780 2S.1K 37.4K 23J90 62.5% 214.3K •41• For thls financlal year 25,780 people vlsited the webslte with 78.000 views. 37,400 sessions were started on the website by visitors, while 23.900 {64%) of those 'engaged sessions, lasted lon6er than 10 seconds and saw the user view at least 2 pages. Therewere 214,300 scrollingevents (people scrolllngthrough pa8es tovlew the infomiatlon) andthewebslte gained an engagement rate of 62.5% which is above the average of 55%. ¥9) 110 1serd t tsyii.>Y4 •J X*lJ4 The chart above Illustrates the number of users thls flnanclal year. The chart illustrates the number of new users which was conslstent throughout the year Illustrating the appeal of the park's facilities. Tr•ffic Sow tr9¥dcS•b Total . 15.9% I 4B9.2% b , The above chart Illustrates how users found the BHAP website thls flnancial year. 50

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Most of the traffic to the webslte comes from organlc search, wlth 15,274 people flndlng the webslte vla a search engine such as Google. 6,024 people visited the website directty. either through a bookmark or typing in the website address to their browser. 3,803 people came to the site via organic social media, either using links in posts, tweets, Instagram stories or Ilnks provided in the bio or profile pages. 503 people vislted the webslte via a link from another website, the top three bein8 BGCBC, Vlslt Wales and ALT. 145 visits were through unassl8ned method5. Social Media traffic was predominantly Facebook and Instagram wrth some from TrlpAdvlsor. The Bedwellty House and Park website isn't monltored for Welsh use. Page title Totsl . 14764 2a4% 1 6.8Ql 912% 1 ¢lul•lyJ••T# P￿￿) 4.197 1925 2SI%• 1.99> 17. •Ji UJ 24'1.1% 1 C•Jffia Ujai8th￿yMtylbfid P4 1.417 57.4% 1 9JJ io. •Js 314.7% • 2&5%1 11 &4011tsiwnhSMi• ~ IJ#lwthyMJJ•4 Pw 631 124A%• 14. 221.1% 15. 49 149%1 Y7. 8$2 9A%1 357 750AI I W7 29.5%1 20. 2hÈJE¥i•nd TtOM￿l￿)I The summary above Illustrates the most popular pages vlewed durln8 thls financial year, wSth the hi8hest pa8e views on the home page and events. The tearoom and weddlngs were also popular alon8 wlth the calendar of events and About Us and our contact page. Social Media Overview Across the Trust's maln business areas, we use Facebook, Instagram and X to en8age with the community. There has been, and continues to be, limited interactlon wlth the X platform and the results below focus on Facebook and Instagram. During the next financlal year, we wlll be looking to move awayfrom X and we wlll be explorlng the use of Bluesky. 51

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Aneurin Leisure Trusvs Social Media Facebook fl Cont•ntov•ryi Reels Yh4to£ Vlews• Reach • 34eCOnd￿ • l4nlnut•¥1•￿ • CortertlntrracttoM• Watchtlme • 451.9K 75.3K 78A% 963 4 13.8% 22 * 144A% 3.6K 4 26% sh 43m 4 2", R•Kh br••kd•wn • I W¥A4. 11 2025 Tot•1 75J18 4 184% FTornoro4hl¢ 74.944 & 141% 4K 2X From•th IApr 180 26J•r - Pach Fr¢mty9• • Fi¢ffj jds islt•• FoUM• 26.3K t i& 346414 40Q lo￿1 18C¥t f• Top¢onte•t by ¥igw• im.?e88i•r L¥AflIAOARAMoofLU IYI¥VO EH51WRAfwc¢ori)Ifioiisiip Swlmmln8 Isa fantastlt wayio... Import•nt Customew Updat¢ Out•lhe... We ￿¥+I￿ts01 tarfastl¢a¢tlvlth%.. Lookln8fori¢mgt• workln8$potwltha... Customew Update Iwe are*¥￿[￿$t￿ re$olv... • 21.9K •27 • 14.7K •13K •67 •16 +33 •33

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Reach for the Trust's Facebook page was down 18.8% durin8 this flnancial year. Throughout the year our ALT Facebook content reached over 75K people and recelved almost 452K views. We gained 346 new followers, and our profile page received 26K vlsits. Two posts on swimming sessions were in the top S posts (reaching 34K people), driving traffic through to our webslte to view ourswimming timetables. Customer updates on weather warnings at the parks and heating Issues at Ebbw Vale Library were also popular, while a post on the WBWH at Parc Bryn Bach topped the charts for reactlons and shares. Instagram @ Cont•nto¥•Thl•w Slw115 R•a¢h • 43.1K 5.9K t 5&1 642 t i(( A•aehbr••kdown • 5,945 t s&1% Fromo114nlc 5,688 t i(0 Fromads Iojul 160¢t 16 J•n Fiomory•nk Vl8St&• Follow•• 1.3K ta 160 20 is l• O¢1 9Sep 71>K 10 53

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 MARCH 202S @ Topcontent byfeaeh 2015 HYftOX fV814¥S TRAIN LOCAL. DARIADARAMODAUTYWYDD FO%YOUq COhlMUlttrY. •MyOVCO￿mut1•TY. rill YOUACOAIAlUMtTr. Y Klck Off YourWek lfflportantcustomer wltha Local... Lipdat• Du• toth•... Cust•mtrUpdats D 10 •6sentl•l... L•V$ G¢t Movlng, Waenau Gw•nti ts... 14F•hwylJ2ts) wèar•ex¢lt•d to •nntyJn¢•thatthli.. •550 Q411 •0 •354 Into the top 5 most popular posts ot the year. Uther popular posts Included the announcement ot the 2U25 Hyrox event5 at our sports centres and customer updates for the parks and adult community leamln8. BG Llfe's Social Medla Facebook Cont•nl o¥•rvl•w P05t5 R••¢h • IwmlnutsVl•￿o CoAt•ntlnt•ra¢tl)M • Wot¢hllm• • 1.3M 154.4K * 5&2% 32.4K t 1118% 1.1 K t fjofj* 14.2K t SifiA 7d 23h t, R••¢h bf••kdown • Total 15K 154,426 t SS2% IOK Fmrnorganlc 150,850 1 57AX SK From•d• 18tht 26Jan From•ds 54

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 O Tope•ntentby v•aeh l T1￿1￿1￿20?$ nf•'. y 31Slu#u Fancya n¢w¢h•lienp & AdultLeJmta to kl¢kstarty•ur20... Swlm & W• hm... IJ14r￿T￿￿.1> 6F•bnMryO Es¢ap• PalnSchm• h•i••t EVSC l- Phy... 6Mw and received over I million views. We gained 433 new followers and had 60K profile visits (up 40% on last year). Our most popular post of the year was the announcement of the Frosty Aquathlon Series at Tredegar sports centre, closely followed by the Clayton Shorthouse Memorlal Trlathlon at Ebbw Vale sports centre Iwhlch also had the most shares and reactions). Other very popular posts Included information on aduli swlmmin8 lessons, swlmming timetables and paln mana8ement. The Impressive increase in video metrics is no doubt down to the regular content shared from our various Hyrox classes across all our sports centres. The most popular vide05 were the ChrSstmas Hyrox class at Abertillery {watched 533 times) and a vldeo frorn the International Women's Day event at Ebbw Vale (watched 324 tlmesl, Insta8ram @J Cantent￿•tvI•￿ WI•￿0 R•4fh• C•nt•rf1nt•r•¢t￿$• 148.4K 12Kt 189 1.8K t 1QY A••¢hbr•*kdown T•l•l 12,025 t 1891% IK IK 11,891 t 1C From4th 180 Fm - Fffffi4ds 55

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Vislts• Follows 0 3.7 K t 107.1% 248 loo 100 IApt 180ci 27 I1￿1 20oc 61an IIFeb 12Wr T•p¢•nt•rttyr•Kh 2025 HYROX ÉVENTS SpDrtiC• ASC HVROX GAMES Wdldon•. Hyww... W•Af•Hyrox W• • 14•ppy Inl•rnatloMI •x¢lt•d oanrtounc•... ' W•m•n'•Dy-Why... TeamASC Myr•x •hYroxDm•￿l•P... lJlwC*J7 •28 Ab•rtlll•rySport•... I•OtttffknOWJ7 9 2.SK 912K •31 •724 •0 Instagram performance has also increased across the board, wlth a 189% Increase in reach, 100% increase in content Interactlons and 107% Increase in profile visits. We have also galned 248 new followers. The top 3 reels were the Hyfox Games at Abertillery, Team ASC Hyrox preparing for the games and the early morning friday Hyrox class at Ebbw Vale. 56

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Parc Bryn Bach's Social Medla Facebook 11.1 d•as 5twles Vl•w•O R•ath • l-mlA¥t•vlM • ¢•At•mtlht•r•¢tW•M • W•t¢htlm• • 1.6M 705.3K t 4.2K t 691A% 65 4 2U7 20.6K t2u 17h 2m t 30 ¢hbr¢akdown • i••W4.)IwI202S T4)ts1 fjOK 70S.252 t 593YJ 690.545 t 5&2 om•th Iojul 26tsn Viiits O Ilows• 123.4K t 46 2.2K t 29.Y4 4K JK 150 IK i•¢ 26 Iom ieckt 2610 Q T•pt•nt•ntby p•xh CIIALLENGEYauHse14 L••klnghr4rerf*t¢ worklngwtwltha... La•klngfoTsomelun a¢U¥ttyldeosforhal... ' IOFetywtyO?JO g ?I72K • 171 .•53 sugarL￿14t Suns•t Ewlen¢•... - UPDATE. Unlortunatelythl5... 31 N4arth Ilm a F?5￿¥•F•0d1$ bo¢k•t Pale Bryn... 11170.5K • 1.IK •18F 9)￿K •28 •73 9 31.3K • 242K •240 41 325 57

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S The majority of Facebook metrics showed an increase on last year, with content reaching 705K people lup 59%) and achieving 1.6 million views. We gained 2.2K new followers {up 29% on last year} and recelved 123K profile vislts (up 46%). Video performance was mixed, wlth 3-second video views Increasing by 691%, thanks to two Chrislmas reels that received 1,100 views land were watched 227 tlmes), and the LNR grounds team video Iproduced by VRP) which received 425 views. However. l-rninute vlews decreased by 20%, despite the LNR video being watched 157 times and recelvlng 35 I-minute views. A post promotingthe Wellbeingwork Hub and Its incredible views of the park wasthe most popular, reaching 170K people and generating the highest number of link clicks to the website (1.6K), highest number of reactions {1.4KI and highest number of post shares11861. Other popular posts included activity ideas for the February half term Iwhlch reached 127K people and had the second highest nuniber of link clicks), Info on the SuBarloaf Sunset Experience as well as announcements on food updates for the park. Instagram ¥1•￿• 60.4K 8.1K t39 850ti• A•*thbv•4kd•wth O 2K Y• 1.5K 143 t 39A4 IK 7.324 t irf4 From•ds 261 58

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Vi5its• Fdlty•Js• 4.1 K t $3S% 546 IA 18Ocl 1SJ•Tr 31 Jul 220K T•p¢ontsntbyrn•¢h 2¥ OARIADAftAMODAU Trwy E#>ÉWÉATIIIACO1101710W We ar• s#4tdohèd •ftd dw••t•i•dbyth•.., . 17Awt0i41

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ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Bedwellty House and Park Social Media Facebook Cor4t•nto¥wvi•w vt•ws • R••th• 34•eondvlews O t4nlnui•vI•vA • C•rtt•nt&rt•rartI￿Ia Wal¢hJm•• 739K 210.4K 420A% 820 t1714% 13 45 9.2K 4 25A 3h 51m t 12, R••¢hbr••kdown • IOK Totsl ISK 210.421 4 zo4% IQK 207,877 4 21A% SK Fr•m •d• ioj 26J•h Fromwynk - Fw• Vhlo•• Follo￿ • 67.1 K & i.r4 508 &Jo JK 1Q IK 1•0 261 181 Jan Top¢)nt•nt by r••ch Th1•ft•r￿￿￿W hawbeent•the... Todiy's yththas Mid•+￿1￿1￿1Il￿I... Jolhusfti •WIIIv Wonl•lnsWMd... 12 Mwch0I02 Glrfgr•byoui ¢owboyboots4nd... Our Bedwellty M•u$• * ChrSstm•sM•rk•tls.., 914K 114K •143 ré &7K 982K •45 •&IK *32

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S 8edwellty House and Park's Facebook Content reached 210K people (a slight drop compared to the last financial year) and received 793 views. We gained 508 new followers and had 67K visits to the profile page. The news of our 'highly commended, award at the SE Wales Tourism Awards was our most popular post of the year and generated the highest number of reactions for the year too. Pictures of the park in winter and our Chrlstmas market also proved popular, as well as event advertlsin8 for The Science of Sweets and Let's Go Girls themed brunch. Our post on the Easter Bunny Breakfasts sent the highest number of traffic through to our website, while the video of Trede8ar Cornmunity Band at the Christmas Market was our most watched reel. Instagram @ COnl•nt•wrv￿W Storte5 R•aeh • C•nt•ntlnt•r•¢llaMO 63.5K 7.1 K ? 1215 996 t iwr• A••¢hbr••kdowfv • T•tsl 7.144 1 121 IK Fromaryank 7.082 t i(•M From•dB ioi 18C 26 ian - Fromtyyra¢ From•ds Vl•lt•• F•llM • 2.1K 213 40 l*•r 101 190 26)th1 31M Isep 18Nrw 210￿ 30J￿ SM 61

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 MARCH 2025 @ T•pt•nt•rfby reJ¢h CXgISTMAS MAR￿ET YwedryarC•mmunlty P T•nrfsCtyrrts earAaddlnsallltl•... R•nov•kn 4) Th11... Vnfortunat•tyw•'v• a ChrltmaJMAfk• Wewould Ilketo a D Vhdn•dty 27... lab￿nd4710￿Tvkltor... 714brt¥tyLJS Q681 9IAK •29 •953 •55 9734 Instagram performance has also improved for Bedwellty House and Park this financial year. with a 121% increase in reach and 100% increase in content interactions. We Bained 213 new followers and received just over 2K vislts to the profile page. The video reel of Trede8ar Community Band performin8 at the Chrlstrnas Market was our most popular post {and was watched 140 tlmes), whlle posts on the renovatlon of our tennis courts and event update5 were also popular, as was Information on do8 control orders Within the park. BG Llbrarles Fa¢ebook (• Cont•nt9wr¥l•w All I P4¢1$ Y VI•￿• R••ch O 14nlnul•vl•ws • e•ntertlnterK¢l•n8• W•t<hlln*• 584.9K 76.7K t 17h% 3.7K I 41th 236 t 6375% 13.2K t 9u% 1d 17h t 344 R•ach brn•kdown • Totsl 15K 76,685 t 47ffj% Fromoryanl 73,747 t 42% SK Fr•m•ds ioj 181)Lt 26Jan F￿rn oryorric * Fromads 62

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 F•ll•w8 • 26K t iiA95 675 t lo￿$ Iso 100 26J•n 18 26J T•p¢•nt•rti byi••Eh COMMVNIVY HU tr4SIOM ¢pi417 wir WorldBoAkD4y Oony m1$¥1￿$• FREE Amypl• cyntsf hylry41 DI￿¢,.. Dppoiirb•*rnpi• W•lldon0too¥•r thtyllbi•ryV•7Th.,. Whowmpl•tsdlP￿... Flmllltt Flrtill••n... 0&4K •&3 946X •53 04AX •4.3X •70 •39 Our performance on Facebook for 8laenau Gwent Ilbraries has Improved across almost every rnetrlc thSs flnanclal year, wlth contenl reachln8 76K people lup 47%) and receivin8 almost 585K views. We 8ained a huge 675 new followers lup 205% on last year) and had 26K v151ts to our proflle page {an Increase of 81%). The most signlfScant Increase however Is in l-mlnute vlews, whlch Is up bya sta88erin8 637%thanks to varietv of video content bein8 Posted. These flgures, credlt are shared with the outreach team at the Ilbraries who were very active in poslting and updating on events and activltles they undertook. The yearfs top 5 posts Included Informatlon on Communlty Hub penslon credlt sesslons, the launch of our new library at Abertlllery, costume loans for World Book Day (whlch had the hlghest numberof post sharesl, a special polar bear visit to the Ilbrarles at Christmas and an incredible LEGO creation by Oscar at Trede8ar Llbrary LEGO Club whlch generated the highest nurnber of post reactions (335). 63

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Instagram Vl•vts• A•a¢h• Coht•ntlnt•r•¢U•M • 26.1K 4.6K * fa2% 840t,- R•achbr••kd+)wn O b• 2124. JI trAii b)25 4.645 t Fr•rnwynk 4,496 t IOhA 18O£t 26Jart F1om•di Fall0￿• 632 t 5QVA 99 2Q 15 10 26J•h 171 15 @ T•p¢ont•nt by r••ch . World B•olLD¥¥ FAe LA8 FEBAUAII.. I IhconJvndl•nwlth Jalnus foi •orne Mad F•mlll•s FlIrt,e￿¢n... ' S¢l•Tr¢•WoTksho￿... Jumplnto abogk and m•k•lho$•words... VlolldonetoOs¢81 I whocornpt•tedthls... ' Ar•you 4nuDpald cr•r7C•m•èndeM... ' S li 9669 D397 1 0375 9331 9314 + •0

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Instagram performance also increased across the board this financial year, with content reaching 4.6K people lup 60%), content interactions up by 100% and 632 proflle visits (up 50%). We also 8alned 99 new followers throughout the year. Free World Book Day costume loans were the most popular post, closely followed by infomation on free children's activities for Fab Lab February and STEM themed Wiggly Words. Oscarfs LEGO Titanic at Tredegar Llbrary's LEGO club was also popular and so was info on unpaid carers dropin sessions. A video reel by @valleys mam on why her family love vlslting the Ilbrary receNed the hlghest number of reactions13251, while a video of Wiggly Words at Abertillery was a150 popular. Sports Development Facebook O C￿t•￿0¥•￿1•W

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ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S The Sports Development Facebook performance has seen increase in all metrics this financial year. Content reached 32K people and received 133K views. We gained 181 new followers lup IO% on last yearl and received just over 6K visits to the profile page lan increase of 34%). The biggest increases in performance, however, related to video content, with a huge 903% increase in l-minute views and a 630% increase in 3- second views, The launch of the new CKR donation bins at ALT venues was the most popular of the year, getting the highest reach and number of Shares. Also popular were the Fit Fed Fun Rugby Camps (had the highest number of link clicks}, Six Bells Sports in the Park and the retirement of Chris Garrett (which had the highest number of post reactions at 9401. Working in partnership: Sports Centres: BG Llfe Website and Social Medla.. Secured additional content for the BG Life webslte and ongoin8 social media support to highlight key me5sa8in8. Promoting Playschemes: Supported the Sports Developrnent team in promoting their regular Playschemes. Membership Campaigns: Launched Summer and Autumn campaigns for new rnernberships focusing on the overall benefits of membership, from as little as 63p per day. Customer Journey Form.. Developed a customer journey form to assist sports centre staff wlth onboarding new members. Natlonal Promotions., Maximised national prornotions such as Nallonal Fitness Day and 81ack Friday, and tactlcal promotions such as the 12 Days of Christmas and retreat days held at Trede8ar Sports Centre. Youth Sport Trust Partnershlp.. Worked with the Sports Development team to promote their partnership with the Youth Sport Trust, ensuring it is presented on the 8G Life website. NERS Pregnancy Pathway: Supported the NERS (National Exercise Referral) team, particularly with their pregnancy pathway. Improved Signage: Improved si8nage across all three centres, including the installation of selfie mirrors at Abertillery Sports Centre, Tredegar Sports Centre Pool Refurblshment.. Provided ongolng customer updates on the refurbishment and subsequent reopening of Trede8ar Sports Centre's pool. Community Kit Room Initiative,. Supported the launch of the Cornmunity Kit Roorn initiative by the Sports Development team. Website Analytics: Monthly visits to the website average around 7,300, with fluctuations particularly around school holidays. The most popular pages are membership, swimming. timetables, the three sports centres. pages, gyms, and contact us. 66

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Worklorce and Workplace Development Aneurin Leisure Trust recognises and fully appreciates that our employees are the key to the success of the Trust, The Trust employs c. 246 contracted employees (Full-time Equivalent 143.51 and in addition, utilises casual relief posts li.e. 37 individuals at the end of March 20251 and is committed to the development, health and wellbeing of all. The Trust continues working toward5 a planned, systematic approach to improving our organisational effectiveness, one that aligns strategy, people and processes to achieve our commitment to continuously irnprove our customers, experience, which is essential to achieving this. The Trust links training and the performance appraisals to our values and strategic priorities. The Trust continues to meet with the Trade Unions on a regular basis and continues to have an excellent workin8 relationship. During 2024125 there has been a focus on growing the Trust's new online training platform LMS 365. The system has been further developed to manage and monitor all staff training requirements, and 136 employees have successfully completed training courses during the year. The Trust has continued to explore apprenticeship opportunities during 2024125. Four employees have been appointed via the Aspire Apprenticeship scheme during the year. The Trust's time and attendance system 'Planday' continues to allow improvement in rota and schedule rnanagement across all sites. There is now focus on developing the system further to provide statistical management reporting to aid with staff budget planning. The introduction of SharePoint and the Human Resources intranet site has been further developed to ensure employees are provided with essential workforce information. A staff suggestion box has been added to the Trust's intranet sites allowing staff to submit any Suggestions for improving the Trust's workplace or service. The Trust continues to promote and increase its employee benefit offerings including cycle to work schemes which has seen increased uptake each year. 67

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW The group has returned a general fund surplus of £262,905 before FRS 102 pension adjustments for the 12- month period to 31 March 2025, within the same period there has been a draw of £60,019 from restricted funds. The trading subsidiary. LLT limited has contributed a surplus of £24,108 to the group. On l October 2014, the Trust was admitted tothe Greater Gwent Local Governrnent Superannuation scheme ILGPS), a defined benefit scheme. The fundin8 deficit accruing to 30 September 2014 in respect of employees relocating to Aneurin Leisure was retained by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council {BGCBCI. The Trust is, therefore, only responsible for any Increase In liabilities occurring after the transfer date, wlth the Authority actin8 as a 8uarantor for the previously accrued net deficit. The penslon liability on an FRS 102 basis as at 31 March 2025 has improved to £13,882m from a surplus of £8,454m In 2024. However, the pension fund's actuary has considered the impact of accounting to recognise an asset ceiling forthe pension fund asset, and they have assessed that the asset ceiling should be nil therefore the pension fund asset has been revised to nil to ensure appropriate accounting treatment, Principal fundlng source$ Within the period the Trust received £3,770,641 as a management fee from Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council whlch included a £600.000 cash injection to ensure all servlces remained operational. Grant income for the perlod amounted to £2,112,732 and the majority of the remaining income was recelved from our customers. The income is used to fund the operating costs of the facilities from which we deliver our charitable objectives. Reserves policy It is the Trust's policy to build up over time sufficient reserves to rneet its charitable objectives on a sustainable basis and cover the risks that the Trust faces. The Trust alms to build up reserves to fund working capital. All annual surpluses not allocated to fund working capital are available to fund investment in property and equlpment to improve seNice quality. The Trust aims to maintain a minimum unrestricted reserve balance of £750,000, excluding any actuarial gain5 or losses. There has been a significant draw f rom unrestricted reserves for the Financial Year ended 315t March 2025 and the Trust recognises the need to significantly increase its current level of reserves. At 31 March 2025 the restricted reserves amounted to a surplus of £568,262. The unrestricted reserves excluding the DB pension reserve arnount to a surplus of £197,618 {2024.' £71.7041. The pension reserve was revised to nil as per the requirements of the actuarial adjustment for the asset ceiling. As at l October 2014 the pension deficit of £4,432,000 IFRS17 basis) is the responsibility of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Councll. The underNritten pension balance relates to the deficit on the LGPS scheme prlor to the Trust's inception. Due to the lar8e net asset position of the pension scheme at year end (prior to the restriction) there is currently no fundin8 shortfall and hence the decision was taken by management in the current year to impair this receivable balance down to nil resulting in the Pension Reserve also being nil. 68

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Key risks The Trust has a 20-year contract which commenced on l October 2014 with BGCBC with a review process built in during years 3 and 4 to review overall performance in advance of agreement to continue with the Trust forthe following 5 years. ALT seNices are currently being reviewed to establish a sustainable operating model which will operate from 1$1 April 2026- 31$1 March 2031 As part of the contract, the BGCBC Management fee is reviewed annually and is subject to an index linked uplift. The key challenge facinE the Trust is to grow income and control expenditure to continue service provision within the constraints of the contracted management fee and the income that can be achieved. If unsuccessful with attracting additional funding through various means including the Council, there will be a limitation in providing investment into key areas, and this will also limit the Trust's ability to reduce its dependence on the management fee. The Trust recelved £2,112,732 (2024.. £1,840,295} of grant Income In the year, equating to 20.00% of total incoming resources. The Increase in grants has been around through the award of Shared Prosperity Fund grants, In the event grant income reducing in future years the associated expenditure currently funded by the grants will also need to be reduced. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE The Trust faces a challenging period over the coming years mainly driven by the cost￿f-11v1ng crlsls whlch in recent years elevated utility costs to unprecedented levels and although they have now decreased, they remaln slgnlficantly higher than before the cost-of-Ilvin8 crisis and had a signrflcant detrlmental impact on the unrestrlcted funds. As a result, the Trust are explorin8 every opportunity to accelerate business plan projects, reduce operational costs where possible and review prices whlch we hope will ensure that services remain fully available to Blaenau Gwent residents. The Trust is working alongside Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council to review its operations to ensure that it continues to deliver the right services to 8laenau Gwent in a sustainable way and thi5 is being sUPPOrted by an independent review in 2025/26. STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governance Aneurin Leisure Trust is a charitable cornpany limited by guarantee as defined by the Companles Act {2006). The charity is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association which establishes the objects and powers of the charitable company. The Trustees The Trustees are also the Directors in accordance with the Companles Act 2006. The Board is made up of up to 11 Trustees consisting of one employee Trustee, up to two local authority Trustees and up to eight community Trustees. Employee Trustees are appointed by the senlor management team of the Trust for a period of three years. 69

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 MARCH 2025 The community Trustees are appointed for a 3-year period, with recruitment process as follows: Advert placed in local newspapers, on social media {Linkedln & Twitter) within the Trust facilities, on the Trust website and other advertising resources as appropriate inviting applications. An information pack is provided outlining the duties and roles of a Trustee and the application process. together with information on the Trust. Applications will be shortlisted based on criteria specified within the personal specification and job description and assessment of the appllcant5' particular skills and expertise to cover both community Interest and commercial/business knowledge {such as Finance, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing). The Interview/Appointrnent Panel will comprise of three members and wherever possible panels will have a gender/race balance. Panel members should include two Trustees (Chair and/or Vice Chair, or otherTrusteel, a Trust Seniorofficer {Director of Resources or Director of Operations} with support from the Human Resource Service, where appropriate. In circumstances where there is a need to involve more than three members on an interview panel, then this should be discussed in advance and agreed with the Human Resource Service lit may be necessary on occaslons for additional Members to sit in on a panel to obseNe the process for developmental purposes). The appointment of Trustees will be made by the Board of Trustees following recommendation5 from the Interview/Appointment Panel and be based on not only the assessment of whether individuals are suitable to be Trustees bul also achieve a balance of skills on the Board. For example, it is important to have a balance of buslness skills and also geographical locations as well as interests {lei5ure, arts, community education, libraries, overall wellbeing. etc.) The Interview/Appointment Panel will recommend to the Board of Trustees of their preferred option to appoint a Trustee and following agreement to proceed, will confirm the offer to the selected candidate{sl. The offer of appointment to be a member of the Board of Trustees wlll be subject to satlsfactory references belng obtalned. All Trustees are provided with the following documentation on induction; Declaration of Interests form Rehabilitation of Offenders form Equality & Diversity Monitorin8 form Trustee Code of Conduct Policv Trustee Conf identiality Policy Health & Safety Policy Equal Opportunities Policy Memorandum and Articles of A550ciation Schedule of Matters All Trustees are also members of the Charitable Trust which is limited by guarantee. All Trustees receive induction training with regard to the organisation including its powers and objects and the Charitable Trust itself. Trustees will be offered further training opportunities during their tenure. 70

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Structure of the Charity The Board of Trustees meets quarterly. The Charitable Trust operates a Finance sub-group to advise and report to the Board of Trustees. A Corporate DirectorTeam manages the day-to-day operations of the Charitable Trust, supported by a Senior Management Team. Or8anlsatlonal Structure and Declslon-Makln8 Process The Board retains overall accountability for the management of the Charitable Trust. The day-to-day operations of the Charitable Trust are managed bythe Trust's Corporate Dlrectors and Senior Management Team. The Senior Management Team is given strategic direction by the Board of Trustees (the Board) regarding the provision and operation of the services. The Charltable Trust operates a business planning process whereby strategic priorities and targets directed by the 8oard and shared with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council flow from the business plan into quarterly reports and an annual delivery plan. This is fully embedded and central to our planning and bud8etin8 cycles and drives operational performance. Remuneratlon of Key Management Personnel Rernuneration of Key Management Personnel is revSewed annually alongside the other employees of the company by the main Board as part of the annual budget setting process. Related Parties The Charitable Trust has a relationship with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, who provides funding in the form of a management fee to enable the Charitable Trust to carry out its charitable objectives, The Charitable Trust owns 100% of the ordinary share capital of LLT Ilmited, LLT Ilmlted rents camping and caravannlng pltches al Parc Bryn Bach. Co-operation with other organlsatlons As a community-based organisation operatin8 throughout Blaenau Gwent. Aneurln Lelsure Trust structures large elements of its Strategic planninE and operational service delivery having due regard to partner aim5 and objectives, particularly Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. Work plans specifically identify how the Trust will contribute to delivering on broader social agendas working with the health, education and voluntary sectors. Risk Management The Charitable Trust has developed a risk management plan to identify risks and rlsk m￿lgatIOn measures at corporate level, The risk register is reviewed on a regular basis. The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the rlsks to whlch the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place lo provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. 71

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 REFERENCE AND AOMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY AND ITS TRUSTEES Aneurin Leisure Trust (Formerly Life Leisure Trust) Charity name: TradSn8 name: Aneurin Leisure Company re8iStratlon number; 08951503 Charity registration number: 1159092 Registered office: Bedwellty House Morgan Street Trede8ar Gwent NP22 3XN Trustees: Date of Appt. 12/05114 12105114 26103119 27/01120 14/08123 18110123 18/10123 Mr Lyn Evans-chair Mrs Donna Hardman Mr Richard Dando Mr Stephen Priestnall Mr Steven Hughes Mr Matthew 8urkitt Mrs Ceri Waters Key Management Personnel: Mrs Nichola Morden-Tew Mr Phillp Sykes Dlrector of Resources Director of Operations Bankers: 8arclays Business Banking South Wales Team 3rd Floor Wind50r Court 3 Windsor Place Cardiff CFIO 3ZL Solicitors (Employment Law): Capital Law LLP Capital Building Tyndall Street Cardiff CFIO 4AZ Auditors: Azets Audit Setvices Limited Ty Denm Lime Tree Court Cardiff Gate Business Park Cardiff CF23 8AB 72

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The trustee5 (who are also directors of Aneurin Leisure Trust for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report (incorporating the strategic report and directors, report) and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102: The Finoncial Reporting Standard applicoble in the UK ond Republic of Irelond (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and falr view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and the 8roup and of the income and expenditure, of the charitable company and group for that perlod. In preparing these financlal statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them conslstently; obseThe the rnethods and principles in the Charities SORP; make judgments and accountin8 estimates that are reasonable and prudent,. state whelher appllcable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements, and prepare the financial statements on the goin8 concern basis unless It is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accountln8 records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial positlon of the charitable cornpany and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the preventlon and detection of fraud and other irregularities. In so far as the trustees are aware: there is no relevant audit informatlon of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware,. and the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit Inforrnatlon and to establish thal the audltors are aware of that information. The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrlty of the corporate and f inancial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of f inancial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. Sl8ned on behalf of the Board of Trustees Mr Lyn Evans Trustee Date: 11 December 2025 73

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUOITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST Opinion We have audited the financial statements of Aneurin Leisure Trust {the 'parent charitable company'l and its subsidiaries (the 'group'l for the year ended 315f March 2025 which comprise the consolidated Statement of Financial Activities, the consolidated and parent 8alance Sheet, the consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and notes to the financial statements. including significant accounling policies. The financial reportin8 framework that has been applled in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, includln8 Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financiol Reporting Stondord opplicoble in the UK ond Republic of Irelond {United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and the Charities SORP. In our opinion the financial statements: 8ive a true and fair view of the state of the group's and parent charitable company's affalr5 as at 3111 March 2025, and of the8roup's incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for.the year then ended; have been properly prepared in accordance with Unlted Kingdom Generally Accepted Accountin8 Practice; and have been prepared In accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities SORP 2019. Basis for oplnion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditin8 IUKI {ISAs (UKI) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described In the Auditorfs responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements sectlon of our report. We are independent of the group and parent charitable company in accordance with the ethical requlrements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Concluslons relatlng to goln8 concern In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basls of accou nting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainlies relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectivelyi may cast $18nificanl doubt on the groups or parent charitable company's ablllty to continue as a goin8 concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to goln8 concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. 74

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST Other information The other information comprises the information included in the Report of the Trustees, other than the flnancial statements and our auditorfs report thereon.The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent othenvise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial Statements or our knowled8e obtained in the course of the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves, If, based on the work we have performed. we conclude that there Is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Oplnlons on other matters prescrlbed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: the information Eiven in the trustees, report (incorporating the strategic report and the directors, report) for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent wlth the financial statements; and the strategic report and the directors, report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirernents. Matters on whlch we are required to report by exceptlon In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and parent charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstaternents in the strate8ic report and the directors, report. We have nothin8 to report In respect of the followin8 matters in relation to whlch the Companles Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent charitable company• or returns adequate for our audil have not been received from branches not visited by us. or the parent charitable company's financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or certain disclosures of directors, remuneration specified by law are not made. or we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. 75

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST Responsibilities of Trustees As explained more fully in the statement of Trustees responsibilities, the Trustees. who are also the directors of the Charityforthe purpose of company law, are responsible forthe preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the parent charitable company's ability to continue as a 80ing concern, disclosin8, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either Intend to liquidate the group or the parent charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditorfs responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstaternent, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted In accordance wilh ISAS (UK) will always detect a materlal rnlsslatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise f rom fraud or error and are considered material if, individua Ily or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economlc decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: https://www.frc.org.uVauditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report. Extent to whlch the audit was consldered capable of detectin8 Irregularities, includln8 fraud Irregularltles, Includlng fraud, are Instances of non-compliance with laws and re8ulatlons. We design procedures in Ilne wbth our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements In respect of irregularities, Includln8 fraud. The e*(ent to which our procedures are capable of detectin8 irre8ularities, including fraud. We obtain and update our understanding of the entity, its activities, its control environment, and likely future developments, including in relation to the legal and ￿gUlatOry framework applicable and how the entity is complyin8 With that framework. Based on this understanding, we identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that Is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. This includes consideration of the risk of acts by the entity that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including f raud. 76

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, includlng fraud. we designed procedures which included: Enqulry of management and those charged wlth governance around actual and potential litigation and clalms as well as actual, suspected and alleged fraud; Reviewin8 minutes of meetin8s of those charged with governance: Assessing the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations considered to have a direct material effert on the financial statements orthe operations of the entity through enquiry and inspection. Reviewlng financial statement dlsclosures and testin8to supportin8 documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations: Performing audit work over the risk of management blas and overrlde of controls, IncludlnB testln8 of Journal entries and other adjustments for approprlateness, evaluating the buslness rationale of slgniflcant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for Indicators of potential blas. Because of the inherent limitations of an audlt, there Is a risk that we wlll not detect all irregularltles, Includlng those leadlngto a material misstatement in the financlal statements or non-compliance with regulation. Thls rlsk Increases the more that compllance with a law or re8ulatlon Is removed from Ihe events and tran5artlons reflected in the financial statements, as we wlll be less likely to become aware of instances of non- compllance. The risk of not detectin8 a materlal mlsstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resultlng from error, as fraud may involve colluslon, forgery, intentional omlssions. misrepresentatlons, or the overrlde of internal control. We communicate with those charged wlth governance regardln8, amon8 Other matters, the planned scope and tlmlns of ihe audlt and slgnlflcant audit findlngs, Includln8 any si8niflcant deflclencles In internal control that we Identlfy durln8 our audlt. Use of our report Thls report is made solely to the charltable companvs members, as a body, in accordance wlth Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state lo the charStable companrfs members those matters we are requlred to State to them In an audltorfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permltted by law, we do not accept or assume responslblllty to anyone other than the charltable company and the charltable companvs members, for our audSt work, for thls report, or for the oplnlons we have formed. Cra18 Yearsley Isenlor Statutory Audltor) For and on behalf of Azets Audlt Servlces Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors Ty Derw Lime Tree Court Cardiff Gate Business Park Cardlff CF23 8AB Date 12 Clecember 202S Azets Audit Services is eligible to art as an auditor in terms of section 1212 of the Cornpanies Act 2006, 77

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST CONSOUDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (Incorporating the income and expenditure account) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Total funds Total Funds (As restated) 2024 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Note 2025 Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Total Income ond endowments 1,014 9,093,415 24,365 9,118,794 1,014 10,566.214 24.365 10,591,593 1,000 9,441,003 26,275 9,468,278 1,472,799 1,472,799 Expenditure on: Charitable activities Total expenditure 8,855,889 8,855,889 1,532,818 1,532,818 10,388,707 10,388,707 10,490,813 10,490,813 Net (expenditureJ/income 262,905 {60,019} 202,886 (1,022,535) Transfers between funds 15,16 Other recoqnlsed goins/{10ssesJ.' Actuarial (lossesl18ains on defined benefit pension schemes Restriction on defined benef it pension schemes Impalrment of defined benefit pension scheme debtor 20 5,291,000 5,291,000 3,277,000 {5,428,000) 15,428,000) 18,454,000) {4,432,000) 14,432,000) Net movement infvnds 14,306,095) (60,0191 (4,366,114) {6,199,535) Reconciliation of Funds Total funds brought forward Totalfvnds carriedfvrword 15,16 16,17 4,503,713 197,618 628,281 568,262 5,131,994 765,880 11,331,529 5,131,994 All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. The statement of financial activities also complies wlth the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006. The notes on pages 84- 114 forrn part of the financial statements 78

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES - CHARITY ONLY (Incorporating the income and expenditure account) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Total Funds Total Funds (As restated) 2024 Unrestrlcted funds Restricted funds Note 2025 Intome and endowments from: Oonations and legacies Charitable activities Other income Total income and endowments 25,122 9,093,415 25.122 10,566,214 20,815 9,441,003 4,417 9.466,235 1,472,799 9.118.537 1,472,799 10.591,336 Expenditure on: Charitable activities Totol expendlture 8,855,632 8.855.632 1,532,818 1,532,818 10,388,450 10,388,450 10,488,797 10,488,797 Net {expenditureJ/lncome 262,90S (60,0191 202,886 11,022,562) Transfers between funds 15,16 Other re¢o8nlsed galns/llosses).' Actuarial Ilosses}18ains on deflned benefit pension schemes Restriction on defined beneflt pension schemes Impairmenl of defined benefit pension scheme debtor 20 5,291,000 5,291,000 3,277,000 (5,428,000) {5,428,0001 18,454,000) (4,432.0001 {4,432,0001 Net movement In fvnds 14.306.095) (60,0191 14,366,114) 16,199,562) Recontiliatlon of Funds Total funds brought forward Totalfvnd5 carriedfvrniord 15,16 16,17 4.503,713 197.618 628,281 568,262 5,131,994 765,880 11,331,556 5.131,994 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses reco8nised in the year. All income and expenditu￿ derive from continuing actlvlties. The statement of financial actlvltles also complies with the requirements for an Income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006. The notes on pages 84 - 114 form part of the flnanclal statements 79

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEEr AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Note Fixed assets: Tangible assets 398,770 492,335 Current assets: Stocks Oebtors Cash at bank and in hand li 12 15,370 77S,602 634,859 1,425,831 20,889 5,203,457 563,682 5,788,028 Llabllltles: Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 13 1861,9691 {883,721 Net current assets Total assets less current Ilabllltles 563,862 962,632 4,904,307 5,396,642 Creditors: Amounts fallin8 due after more than one year Net assets excludlnq penslon liobility 14 (196,7521 1264,648) 765,880 5,131,994 Defined benefit pension scheme liability 20 Net (liabilities)/ assets 765,880 5,131,994 The funds of the charSty: Restricted income funds Unrestricted income funds Pension reserve 15 16 16 568,262 628,281 197.618 71,704 4,432,009 197,618 765.880 4,503,713 5,131,994 Total charlty funds 17 These financlal statements were approved by the Board of Directorsnrustees on 11 December 2025 Mr Lyn Evans Trustee The notes on pages 84- 114 forrn part of the flnancial statements 80

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST CHARITY BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Note Fixed assets: Tangible assets Investments 398,770 492.335 io 492,336 Current assets: Stocks Debtors Cash at bank and in hand li 12 15,370 794,073 616,387 1,425,830 20,889 5,204,893 562,245 5,788,027 Llablllties: Creditors.. Amounts falling due within one year 13 1861,9691 1883,7211 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities 563,891 962.632 4,904,306 5,396,642 Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year Net ossets excludlnq pension liability 14 {196,752) {264,6481 765,880 5,131,994 Defined benefit penslon scheme Ilabilitv 20 Net (Ilabilities)/ assets 765,880 5,131,994 The funds of the charity: Restricted income funds Unrestricted income funds Pension reserve 15 16 16 568,262 628,281 197,618 71,704 4,432,009 197,618 765,880 4,503,713 5.131,994 Total charity funds 17 These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directorsnrustees on 11 December 2025 Mr Lyn Evans Trustee The notes on pages 84 - 114 form part of the financial staternents 81

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT A5 AT 31 MARCH 2025 Note 2025 2024 Net cash provided by/lused In) operating activities 21 98,737 {712,809) Cash flowsfrom investing activities.. Purchase of property, plant and equipment Net cash provided used in Investing activities 127,560) (27,560) {112,491) {112,491) Change In cash and cash equlvalents in the reportlng period 71,177 <825,300) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period 21 563,682 1,388,982 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reportlng perlod 21 634.859 563,682 The notes on pages 84 - 114 form part of the financial statements 82

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Legal form and address Aneurin Leisure Trust is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office 15 Bedwellty House, Morgan Street, Trede8ar, NP22 3XN. Basis of preparation The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities". Slatement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021" {effectlve l January 20191. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statement5 are prepared in 5terllng, which is the functional currency of the charltv. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. The financial statements have been prepared under the hlstorical cost conventlon. The principal accounting pollcies adopted are set out below. No separate cash flow staternent has been presented for the charity itself as the charity has taken advantage of the exemptions In paragraph 1.12 of FRS 102. Group financial statements These consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Aneurin Leisure Trust (the charitable company) and LLT Limited its wholly owned trading subsidiary, made up to 31 March 2025. These financial statements consolidate the results of the charity and its wholly owned subsidiary on a line-by-line basis. The trading results of the subsidiary are disclosed in note 10 to these f inancial statements. Golns concern The 8roup made a surplus (before any OCI movements) of £202,886 for the year ended 31st March 2025 of which £262,905 related to unrestricted funds. The trust is predicted to be in a breakeven position for the financial year ending 31. March 2026 and make profits going forward. Membership and usage numbers for facilities have continued to grow and are now exceeding the numbers from pre-covld. The trust has prepared forecasts for a period of more than 12 months from the date of signing the financial statements, these forecasts demonstrate that the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the trusl has adequate cash reserves and resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. They have been prepared on a worst case scenario and with the Trust being ahead of the 2025126 forecast. Cash resetves at the date of signing the financial statements are strong. 83

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 AccouNfiNG POLICIE51continuedl Fund accounting The charity ha5 various types of funds forwhich it is responsible, and which requirefurtherdisclosure. These are as follows.. Restrlctedfvnds are earmarked by the donor for specific purposes. Grant income received to fund capital expenditure is held in restricted reserves. The balance is transferred to unrestricted reserves In future years at the same rates as to match the depreciation char8es of the related assets. Revenue funds restricted by the donor are matched agalnst expenditure as appropriate. Unrestrlrtedfvnds are expendable at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. In addition to expenditure on the principal activities of the charity these funds can be held in order to fund capital expenditure. Income recognltlon Income is recognised when the charlty Is legally entitled to it after any performance conditlons have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and It is probable that Income wlll be recelved. Certain income Is received in advance of the provision of the relevant service and as such is deferred until the service commences. The mana8ement fee is an unrestricted fund which is available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charitable company. The income is invoiced and recognlsed In the perlod to whlch It relates. Income from grants is recognised when the charlty has entitlement to the funds, any performance condition5 attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably. Income from grants is deferred only when the terms and conditions of the grant permit the income to be deferred to future periods. Turnover is the amount derived from ordinary activities, and stated aftertrade discounts, other sales taxes and net of VAT, Income from grants is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds. any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Icontlnued} Expenditure recognition Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classrfied under the following activity headings: Expenditure on charltable activities Includes all costs relatln8 lo the furtherance of the charlty's objectives as stated in the trustees, report and their associated support costs. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred. An analysis has been provided for the charitable activities on a departmental basis. The departments are defined as follows: The departrnents are defined as follows: Training and Librarles Culture, Parks and Events sports and Fltness Central Support Serwices Costs where possible are attributed directly to the activity in which they relate. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities based on income received in the year, Governance costs comprise all costs Involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practlce. Netting off of income agalnst expenditure It is not the policy of the charitable company to show incoming resources net of expenditure. Taxatlon As a registered charity Aneurin Leisure Trust is entitled to the exemption from taxation in respect of income and capital gains received with sections 478-489 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 and section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 tothe extent thatthese are applied to its charitable objects purposes only. Flxed assets Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuatlon, net of depreciation and any impairment losses or in cases where fixed assets have been donated to the charity, at valuation at time of acquisition. 85

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES {continued) Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases: Flxtures, f ittings and equipment 20% slraight line Plant and machinery 20% straight line Motor vehicles 20% straight line Computers equipment 33% straight line Assets are capitalised at cost. Impairment ol Tangible Fixed Assets At each reportin8 end date, the charlly reviews the carrylng amounls of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indicalion that those assets have suffered an irnpairmenl loss. If arby such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss lif any). Investments Investrnents relate to 100% of the share capital of the charity's wholly owned trading subsidiary and Is recognised at cost. Sto¢k$ Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net reallsable value is based on the estlmated selling price after taking into account all further costs and excess stocks that are slow movln8. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowin85 in current liabilities. Flnanclal Instruments The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12 '0ther Financial Instruments155ues' of FRS 102 to all of Its flnancial instruments. Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial staternents, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Baslc financial assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances. are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interesl method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. 86

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Icontlnued) Oerecognition of financlal assets Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the charity transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity. or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third partv. Financial liabilities Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Oebt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, usln8 the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or seNices that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities, Trade creditors are recoEnised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Derecognition of financial liabilities Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. Employee Benefits The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is reco8nlsed In the period in which the employee's services are received. Termination beneflts are recognised imrnediately as an expense when Ihe charlty Is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits. Service Concesslon Agreements The charity has service contracts with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council for the maintenance and operation of the various libraries, community centres, leisure centres and parks owned by the Local Authority to which it has lease and management service contracts. Propertvi plant and equipment The buildings and equipment at the various locations are to be leased to the charity as part of the overall contractual relationships with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council IBGCBCI but BGCBC maintain ultimate control of these assets. Accordingly the access to which the charity has in the use of these assets is to enable it to operate the various venues so that the charity can provide the public service it is contracted to provide, not to effectively own these public service assets. These assets are therefore not recognised on the charity's 8alance Sheet. Any new assets purchased by the Trust remain the property of the Trust. 87

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 AccouKfiNG POLICIES (continued) Recelpts The charity receives agreed management fee Income frorn BGCBC each year which is decreased on an annual basis as per the terms of the Funding and Management A8reement. Pensions The charitable company operates a pension scheme providing benefits based on final pensionable pay. Full details of the Trust's retirement beneflt arrangements are set out In nole 20 being the Local Government Penslon Scheme ILGPSI. This is a funded pension scheme meanin8 that the employer and ernployee pay contributions which are invested in a separate fund. Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council IBGCBCI remain liable forthe past service deficit that existed at the Trust's inceptlon. The Trust is responsible for the LGPS movements after the commencement date; however the liability is Indernnified by BGCBC. The cost of providing benefits under defined benefit plans is determined separately for each plan using the projected unit credit rnethod, and is based on actuarial advice. The change in the net defined benefit liability arising from employee service during the year is recognised as an employee cost. The cost of plan introductions, benefit changes, settlements and curtailments are recognlsed as incurred. The net Interest element15 determined by multiplying the net deflned benefll liablllty by the dlscount rate, takin8 into account any changes in the net defined benefit liability during the period as a result of contribution and benefit payments. The net interest is recognised in incomel(expenditurel for the year. Remeasurement changes comprise actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the asset ceiling and the return on Ihe net defined benefit liability excluding arnounts included in net interest. These are recognised immediately in other recognised gains and10sses in the period in which they occur and are not reclassified to income/lexpenditure) In subsequent periods. The net defined benefit pension asset or liability in the balance sheet comprises the total for each plan of the present value of the defined benefit obligation (using a discount rate based on high quality corporate bonds), less the fair value of plan assets out of which the obligations are to be settled directly. Fair value is based on market price information. and in the case of quoted securities is the published bid price, The value of a net pension benefit asset is limited to the amount that may be recovered either through reduced contributions or agreed refunds from the scheme. 88

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POUCIES (continued) Provisions Provisions are reco8ni5ed when the charity has a legal or constructbve present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the charity will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the arnount of the obligation. The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is materlal, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value. When a provision is measured at presenl value, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in net income / (expenditure) in the period in which It arises. Operatln8 leases The charity classifies the lease of gym equipment and motor vehlcles as operatlng leases. Rental char8es are charged on a straight line basis over the term of the lease. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES ANO JUDGEMENTS In the application of the charity's accountin8 policies, the trustees are requ ired to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrylng amounl of assets and liabilities that are not readllv apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an on80in8 basis. Revisions to accounting estlmates are recognised in the perlod in which the estimate is revlsed where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. The following critical accounting estimates and judgements have been made: Useful economic Ilves of tan8lble assets The annual depreciation charge for tangible assets is sensltlve to changes In the estimated useful economic Ilves and residual values of the assets. The useful econorn ic lives and residual values are re-assessed annually. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimate. based on technological advancement, future investments, economic utilisation and the physical condition of the assets. See note 9 for the carrying amount of the plant and equipment and above for the useful economic Ilves for each class of assets. Defined benefit pension scheme The present value of the Local Government Pension Scheme defined benefit liability depends on a number of factors that are determined on an actuarial basis using a variety of assumptions. The assumptions used in determining the net cost {income} for pensions include the discounl rate. Any changes in these assurnptions, which are disclosed in note 19, will impact the carrying amount of the pension liability. 89

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Grou Donations 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 I,￿0 1,000 Charl Donations LLT Limited Covenant 1,014 24.108 25,122 1,014 24.108 25,122 1,000 19,815 20,815 90

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 MARCH 2025 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Unrestrirted funds Restrfcted funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Grou and charit Catering income Class income Educational income Grants Leisure centre Income Management fee Management recharge Park outdoor activities Room hire and rental Sale of assets Sale of goods Service Level Agreement Shows and events Sundry income 1,454,411 24,906 31.045 639.933 2,265,568 3,770,641 93,444 273.968 283,485 833 62,271 82.630 83.599 26.681 9,093.415 1,454,411 24,906 31,1)45 2,112,732. 2.265.568 3,770.641 93,444 273,968 283,485 833 62,271 82,630 83,599 26,681 10,566,214 1,354.801 6,122 31,955 1,840,295 2,185,990 3,170,641 1,472,799 242,583 234,295 51.461 149.562 24,924 148,374 9.441.003 1,472,799 Grant Income was recelved from the followin8 sources: Gr Aneurin Bevan Universlty Heallh Board 8laenau Gwent County Borough Council Books Council of Wales Cardiff Council Coleg Gwent Denbighshire County Councll Disability Sports Wales Dragons Communitv European Social Fund GAVO learning & work Institute Public Health Wales Social Priority Fund Sports Council Wales street Games Tennis Wales WCVA Welsh Government WLGA WRU 10,819 10,819 1,994 14,502 14,502 16,154 1,000 IS,847 317,522 329,651 329,651 840 13,5431 13,543) 23,943 1,150 24,066 9,255 750 106,604 1,148,765 184.267 9,795 750 106,604 1,148,765 225,097 9,795 103,151 830,686 220,323 1,500 3,000 988 268,099 312 1,305 1,840,295 40,830 269,299 153 269.299 153 639,933 ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST 91 1,472,799 2,112,732

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES (continued) Income by activity: Group Charity" Training and libraries Culture, parks and events Sports and fitness Central support services 1,737,117 1,449,107 3,S06.901 3,898.468 10,591,593 1.737,117 1.424.742 3,506,901 3.922,576 10.591.336 Group Income Includes donatlons and subsldlary tradin8 incomt. *•Charlty Income Includes donatlons and excludes 5ub5idlary tradln8 Income OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES Unrestrirted funds Restricted funds Totsl 2025 Total 2024 Grou Subsldlary trading operatlons 24,365 24,36S 24,365 24,365 26,275 26,275 92

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Total 2025 Total 2024 (As restated) Direct Support Grants Governance Grou A8ency and subcontractors Business support Catering costs Defined benefit FRS102 recognised pension costs Depreciation Events and show costs Irrecoverable VAT Other costs Premises Recharges Social 5ecuritv Wages and salaries 440,854 699,440 714,148 440.854 831.611 714,148 340,282 814,257 652,251 108,171 24,000 457,940 121,126 108,087 186,209 SOO,163 1,457,575 93,444 391,114 4,660.197 9,830,297 457,940 121,126 108.087 186.209 500,163 1,457,575 93,444 391,114 5,086,436 10,388,707 671,029 117,345 58,925 151,544 382,850 1,893,812 384,390 5,024,128 10,490,813 420.989 529,160 5,250 5,2SO 24,000 Agency and subcontractors Business support Catering costs Defined benefit FRS102 recognised pension costs Depreciation Events and show costs Irrecoverable VAT Other costs Premises Recharges Social secu rity Wages and salaries 440,8S4 699,306 714,148 440,854 831,477 714,148 340,282 794,384 652,251 108,171 24,000 457,940 121,126 108,087 186.207 500,042 1,457,575 93,444 391,114 4,660.197 9,830,040 457,940 121,126 108,087 186,207 500,042 1,457,575 93,444 391,114 5,086,436 10.388.450 651,214 117,345 58,925 151,317 420,748 1,893,813 384,390 5,024,128 10,488,797 420,989 529,160 S.250 5,250 24.000 93

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES (contlnued) Expenditure can be attributed to: Total 2025 Total 2024 (As restated) Direct Support Grants Governance rou Training and librarles Culture, parks and events Sports and fitness Central support servlces. 2,319,369 137,337 2,456.706 2,175,729 2,166,897 4,110,134 114,567 277,256 5,250 2,286,714 4,387,390 2,493,756 4.522.931 1.233.897 9.830,297 24,000 24,000 1,257.897 10,388.707 1,298,397 10,490,813 529.160 5,250 Charlt Trainln8 and libraries Culture, parks and events Sports and fitness Central support services 2,319,369 137,337 2,456,706 2,175,729 2,166,897 4,110,134 114,567 277,256 5,2SO 2,286,714 4,387,390 2,471,926 4,522,931 1,233,640 9.830,040 24,000 24,000 1,257.640 10,388.450 1,318,211 10,488,797 529,160 5,250 *Costs related to FRS 102 valuation of the penslon scheme have been chèr8ed to the support cate80ry wlthln Central sllPPQrt services and are not allocated across the business. Support costs have been allocated to the activities based on income received in the year. NEf INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) Net incoming resources are stated after charging: Total 2025 Total 2024 Grou and char. Depreciation Operating leases Auditors Remuneration.. Audit fees Accountancy services 121.125 5.990 117,345 7,995 20.000 4,000 15.500 1,500 94

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STAFF COSTS Total 2025 Total 2024 Grou and chari Wages and salaries Social security costs FRS 102 Pension service costs (see note 19) 5,086,436 391.114 5,885,940 11,363,490 5,024,128 384,390 9,125,029 14,533,547 Pension costs also include the Impart of the FRS102 actuarial valuation of the servlce cost of runnlng the DB scheme. Redundancy costs totalling £73,900 are included in the above costs {2024' £76,940). There were no amounts outstanding at the year end (2024: £nill. The total number of persons utilised throughout the year comprised a mixture of both contracted staff and relief workers. Staff nurnbers excluding relief workers: Headcount 2025 Headcount 2024 FTE 202S FTE 2024 Grou and ch rit Training and libraries Culture, parks and events Sports and fitness Central support seNlces 74 82 72 137 11 302 36 30 60 12 138 39 35 66 114 12 264 145 Key management personnel The key managernent personnel of the charity received benefits totalling £193,512 {2024: £181,192). These costs consist of gross pay, employers, national insurance contributions and employers pension contributlons. The number of employees whose emoluments amounted to over £60,000 for the period and to whom retirement benefits are accruing under a defined benefit scheme was: Total 2025 Total 2024 £60,000- £70,000 95

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S STAFF COSTS (contlnued) The amount of employers pension contributions paid in respect of the above employees for the period was as follows: Total 2025 Total 2024 Total contributions 19,540 18.275 Transactions with Trustees During the period Donna Hardman, as the staff Trustee, received remuneration from her employment with the charity but not for her services as a Trustee. The Memorandum and Articles of Association of the charity (paragraph 19.1) provides the charity with the legal authority to make such payments. The employee Is a staff representatlve on the Trustee board. No Trustees were relmbursed for expenses during the current or prior perlod. Related Party transactions During the year the charity recharged it5 wholly owned trading subsidiary LLT Limited £24,108 {2024', £19,815} for admin, staff time and maintenance costs. LLT Limited gift aided £24,10812024: £19,815) to the charity durin8 the period. As at 31 March 2025, LLT owed the charity £18,47112024: the charity owed LLT £1,949). During the year, the charity made sales of £7,435,134 12024: £S,853,9531 and purchases of £1,443.85712024.' £865.7001 from Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council IBGCBCI an entity with significant control over the charity. The transactions were undertaken in the norrnal course of business and at an arm's length basls. As at year end the charity owed BGCBC £350,34712024: £486,484) and was owed £174,473 (2024: £425,193). During the year. the charity made purchases of £343,776 (2024: £223,612) from Candour Talent Llrnited, a company in which trustee M.Burkitt is a director and has significant control. The transactions were undertaken in the normal course of business and at an arm's length basis. As at year end the net amount owed to the charity was £22,85912024: £9,818). During the year, the charity made sales of £Nil12024: £5491 to Georgetown Primary School, an entity in which D.Hardman is a governor. The transactions were undertaken in the normal course of business and at an arm's length basis. As at year end the net amount owed to the charity was £549 {2024: £Nil). 96

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSErs Plant and Computer Fixtures machinery equipment and fittlngs Motor vehicle Total Grou and charit Cost At l April 2024 Additions At 31 March 2025 808,917 27,560 836,477 8,674 64,108 28,125 909,824 27.560 937,384 8,674 64,108 28,125 Depreciation At l April 2024 Charge for the year At 31 March 2025 324,286 118,513 442,799 8,674 56,404 2,612 59,016 28,125 417,489 121,125 538,614 8,674 28,125 Net Book Value At 31 March 2025 393.678 5,092 398,770 At 31 March 2024 484,631 7,704 492,335 97

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 io. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS- CHARITY Investments in Group undertakings Cost as at 31 March 2024 and 31 March 2025 Aneurin Leisure Trust owns 100% of the ordinary share capital of LLT Limited, a company registered in England and Wales, company number09236541. The registered office of the company is the same as the charity. LLT Limited rents camping and caravanning pitches at Parc Bryn Bach. The results of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025 can be found below: Total 2025 Total 2024 Profit and Loss Account Turnover Admin expenses Operating profit 24.365 124,3651 21,858 (21,858> Statement of changes In Equllv Balance brought forward Profit and total comprehenslve income for the period Distributions to parent charity under gift aid Balance carried forward 24,108 124,1081 19,815 119,815} Balance Sheet Current assets: Cash at bank and in hand Prepayments 18,472 1,437 513 1,950 18,47Z Current liabilities: Amounts owed to group undertakings 18,471 18.471 1,949 1,949 Net current assets/(liabllltles) Capltal and reserves: Called up share capital Profit and loss reserves The results above are included in the consolidated accounts. 98

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTE5 TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ii. STOCK 2025 2024 and chari Shop items Food and bar 3,846 11,524 15,370 5,210 15,679 20,889 12. OEBTORS 2025 2024 Amountsfollinq due wlthln one yeor.. Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued Income Other debtors Other Taxation 424,242 305,466 45,894 144,025 526,721 6,123 94,588 771,457 775.602 Amountsfvlllng due after one year.. Underwritten pen51on balance 4,432,000 S,203,457 775,602 Chari Amountsfvlllnq due wlthln one year.. Trade debtors Amounts due from subsidiary undertakings Prepayments and accrued income Other debtors Other Taxation 424,242 18,471 305,466 45,894 142,758 1,949 526,208 7,390 94,588 772,893 794,073 Amounts fvlling due after one year.. Underwritten pension balance 4,432,000 5,204,893 794,073 The underwritten pension balance in the prior year relates lo the delicit on the LGPS Scheme prior to the Trust's inception {see note 201. Due to the large net asset position of the pension scheme at year end (prior to the restriction) there is currently no funding shortfall and hence the decision was taken by management in the current year to irnpair this receivable balance down to nil. A reassessment of this balance will be completed by management each year to determine whether any funding shortfall exlsts, at which polnt appropriate adjustments wlll be made. 99

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Grou Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income Social security and other taxes Hire purchase 55,624 762,148 527,053 275.376 59.540 861,969 65,949 883,721 Charl Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income Social security and other taxes Hire purchase 43,624 774,148 527,053 275.376 59,540 861,969 65,949 883,721 Contained in the accruals and deferred income balance above is deferred income in relation to weddings, activities, ticket sale income and management fee income which will relate to the 2025126 financial year. 12024: Income deferred in relation to weddings, activities, ticket sales and management fee income relating to the 2024125 financial year.) Contained in the balance Is also grant Income recelved In advance of the perlod to whlch It relates. 2025 2024 Grou and Chari Balance brought forward Income received in the year Released to income Balance carried forward 9,621 90,889 9.621) 90,889 64,902 155,281} 9,621 100

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 14. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Grou and Chari Hire purchase 196,752 196,752 264,648 264,648 Hlre purchase contracts The net book value of fixed assets held under hire purchase contracts during the year totalled £253,086 (2024.. £320.5751. 2025 2024 Grou and Chari Future Minimum lease payments due under flnance leases: Withln one year In two to flve years 59,540 196,752 256,292 65,949 264,648 330,597 ioi

ANEURIN LEISURE TRU5r NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 15. RESTRICTED FUNDS At l April 2024 At 31 March 2025 Income Expenditure Transfers Grou and charit Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Arts Council of Wales Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Cardiff Council Denbighshire County Council Disability Sports Wales European Social Fund GAVO Learnin8 & Work Institute National Heritage Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Public Health Wales Soclal Priority Fund Sports Councll Wales Street Games WCVA Welsh Government Wrexham County Borough Council Total funds 10,819 18,669) 11,935) 2,150 146} 1,981 22,947 15,847 {5,686} 14,502 17,1381 16,079) 15,306) 7,080 40,636 {22,845) 466 24,232 10,S41 840 13,5431 12.2341 114.3851 154,3591 12,6991 12,4441 22,708 354,176 199 2,067 536 431.380 2,432 3,761 536 750 4,114 14, 1141 48,473 133,545) 119,659) 115,669) 106,604 1,148,765 184,267 9,795 1155,0771 11,062,235) 1205,0761 (9.3641 52,985 96,954 1,417 190 107 137,422 16,655 190 12,975) {7,203 10,285 1,704 628,281 11,7041 1,472,799 11,532.818) 568,262 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board was received for the MALD Museurns and Libraries Division (formally CYMAL) project to assist with the delivery of Every Child a Member Scheme. Arts Councll of Wales fundlng was received for delivery of community arts projects within the four Local Authority areas of Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, Merthyr Tydfll and Caerphilly. 8laenau Gwent County Borough Council was to provide Adult Community Learning. Cardlff Councll offered Street Games funding to dellver comrnunity-based sesslons and festivals within 8laenau Gwent. Denbighshtre County Council was received for the MALD Museums and Libraries Division {formally CyMAL} funding to assist with the delivery of Every Child a Member Scheme. Disability Sports Wales funding was received for the provision of qualtty sporting and physical activity opportunities for disabled people at gras5 roots level. 102

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTE5 TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 15. RESTRICTED FUNDS (continued) European Social Fund grant was received to achieve two main objectives: engage, support and prepare the economically inactive in deprived areas, by teaching them the relevant skills to gain sustainable employment. Increase the relevant skills of those individuals currently employed with limited European Social Funds to engage, support and prepare the economically inactlve, Includin8 those who are long term unemployed, In the most deprived areas, to ac9uire the appropriate skills to become job ready and to gain sustainable employment. GAVO funding received to establish a communiiy wellbeing hub that supports community members to relntegrate back into community life post COVID. Good Things Foundation funding recelved for the public to complete their census dlgltally. Learnln8 & Work Instltute fundSng was received to dellver promotional activities during the Adult Learners. week. Natlonal Heritage funding was received for sensory garden project at Parc Bryn Bach. Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council MALD Museums and Libraries Division (formally CYMAL) funding to assist with the delivery of Every Child a Member Scheme Public Health Wales fundln8 was received to facilitate the Implementation and maintenance of exercise schemes, wlth the view of Improving the health and wellbelng for patients aged 16 and over at rlsk of chronic disease. Social Priorlty fund shared Prosperity Funding to deliver improvements to Communities, and People and skills. Helping deliver employment support for economlcally inactive people and funding skills provision to provide people with the skills needed to progress in life and work, including supporting local areas to fund local skills needs. Sports Councll Wales funding was received to achieve six objectives: to set up a buggy walker group for new parents/carers to meet weekty and enjoy an exercise class with their child via the Sports Lottery Community Chest Grant. Increase re8ular participation in sport, improve opportunitles for all and develop talented athletes via the LAPA project. provide free swimming to eligible participants via the Free Swim Grant. to support the delivery of the'coaches for the Future, programme. to develop sports clubs via the 'Thriving Clubs, project. to improve the health, happiness and confidence of children by increasingtheir participation in physical activity via the Physical Literacy project. iv. vi. 103

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 15. RESTRICTED FUNDS (continued) Street Games funding wa5 received to deliver the'Doof-Step Sport, and 'U5 Girls Initiative, as well as the 'Sports Leaders Awards,. WCVA funding to improve biodiversity, waste minimisation and environmental enhancement. Welsh Government funding was received to restructure the ground floor of Abertillery library to accommodate Adult Communily learning activities. Wrexham County Borough Council fundlnB was received to achieve three main objectives: delivery of'Every Child a Member, scheme with the libraries. delivery of the'summer Readin8 Challenge,. delivery of the'Rugby Stories, project. This project has successfully concluded. 104

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Is. RESTRICTED FUNDS (continued) Previous erio At l April 2023 Restated At 31 March 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers Grou and chari Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Arts Council of Wales Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Books Council of Wales Cardiff Council Denbighshire County Councll Disability Sports Wales Dragons Community European Social Fund GAVO Learnin8 & Work Institute National Heritage Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Public Health Wales Soclal Prlority Fund Sports Council Wales Slreet Games Tennis Wales WCVA Welsh Government Wrexham County Borough Councll WRU Total funds 1,994 11,994) 146) {461 15,342 16,154 1,000 15,847 18,549) 11,000) 22,947 15,847 15,6861 422 16. 108) {23,943) {1,1501 159,5631 116,0861 23,943 1,150 24,066 9,255 466,877 9,118 3,761 1,013 431,380 2,432 3,761 536 145 14771 4,114 4,114 103,151 830,686 179,323 1,500 3,000 988 1103,1511 1830,6861 1159,3021 {14,083} 13,000) {798) {169,539} 117,546 29.238 1145) 137.422 16,655 190 12,9751 166,564 1,704 1,704 203 1,212,260 {203) {1,399,6781 815,699 628,281 105

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16. UNRESTRicfED FUNDS Other recognised gains I Asat31 (losses) March 2025 Asatl April 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers Grou General fund Defined benefit pension scheme 71,704 8,981,794 18,855,889) 197.618 4,432,009 137,000 (91 {4,569,0001 4,503,713 9.118,794 (8,855,889) {4.569.0001 197.618 Charl General fund Defined benefit pension scheme 71,704 8,981,537 18,855,632) 197,618 4,432,009 137,000 {9) 14,569,000) 4,503,713 9,118,537 18,855,632) (4,569,000) 197,618 Previous eriod As restated Other recognised gains I (lossesl Asatl April 2023 Restated Asat31 March 2024 Income Expendlture Transfers rou General fund Defined benefit pension scheme 820,830 8,256,018 19,005,144) 71,704 9,695,000 185,991) 15,177,000) 4,432,009 10,515.830 8,256,018 19,091,135) 15,177,000) 4,503,713 Chari General fund Defined benefit pension scheme 820.857 8,253,975 (9,003,128) 71,704 9,695,000 (85,9911 {5,177,0001 4,432,009 10,515,857 8.253,975 19,089,119) {5,177,0001 4,503.713 106

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 17. ANALYSIS OF NEf ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS Unrestrirted funds Restricted funds 2025 Grou Fixed assets Current asset5 Current liabilities Long term liabilities 398,770 857,569 1861,969} 1196,7521 398,770 1,425,831 {861,969) <196,752) 568,262 Total funds 197.618 568,262 765.880 Chari Fixed assets Investments Current assets Current Ilabilities Lon8 term liabililies 398,770 398,770 857,568 1861.969) 1196,752} 568,262 1,425,830 (861,969) (196,752 Total funds 197,618 568,262 765,880 Previous eor As restated Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 2024 Grou Flxed assets Current assets Penslon debtor Current liabilities Long term liabilities 492,335 727,747 4.432,000 (883,7211 (264,6481 492,335 1,356,028 4,432,000 1883,7211 1264,648) 628,281 Total lunds 4,503,713 628,281 5,131,994 Charlt Fixed assets Investments Current assets Pension debtor Current liabilities Long term liabilities 492,335 492,335 727,746 4,432,000 (883,7211 (264.6481 628,281 1,356,027 4,432,000 1883,7211 1264,648) Total funds 4,503,713 628,281 5,131,994 107

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 18. OPERATING LEASES The group had the following operating leases in place as at 31 March 2025: Total 2025 Total 2024 Grou and Charit Due less than l year 3.610 3.610 3,610 3,610 19. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY The ultimate controlling party is the Board of Trustees and management team who are responsible for the strate8ic and operational decisions of the charity. 20. PENSIONS The company operates a pension scheme providing benefits based on pensionable pav. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charlty. The contributions are determined by a qualified actuary based on triennial valuatlons using the projected unit method. The most recent valuation was as at 31 March 2025 whlch has been updated to reflect conditions at the balance sheet date. The assumptlons that have the most signiflcant effect on the results of the valuation are those relating to the rate of return on investrnents and the rate of increase in salarie5 and pensions. There were no amounts outstanding in relation to pension contributions during the current or prior period. Regular employer contributions during the period totalled £604,000 {2024.. £567,000). Local Government Superannuation Scheme {LGPS> The company participates in the'Torfaen County Borough Council (Greater Gwentl, pension scheme which is a defined benefit scheme based on final pensionable salary. Certain employees of the company participated in the scheme priortothe cornpany's inception and, as such, assets or liabilities attribulable to these individuals were identified at the transfer date i.e. 1st October 2014. As part of the agreement, liabiliiy for the proportlon of the debt attributable to these employees that relates to the pre-transfer period rests with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council {BGC8CI. Gains and losses relating solely to the period since transfer are recognised in the income statement and staternent of other comprehensive incorne. However, the deficit is underwritten by BGCBC. Pension funding is based on funding advice from the scheme actuary based on a different set of assumptions. The FRS 102 valuation does not impact on the level of contribution that the company and hence ultimately BGCBC has to make. 108

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 20. PENSIONS Icontinued) Changes in the Fair Value of Plan Assets, Defined Benefit Obligation and Net Liability for year end 31 March 2025 Amounts recognised in the Balance Sheet and the Statement of Financial Activities are as follows: Net Iliability)/ asset £iooo) Assets £ioooi Obligations £10001 Period ended 31 March 2025 Fair value of plan assets Present value of funded liabilities Opening Position as at 31 March 2024 30,350 30,350 121,8961 8,454 21,896 21,896 30,350 Service cost Current service cost Past service cost lincludin8 Curtailments) Total Service Cost 827 43 870 1827) 1431 1870) Net interest Interest income on plan assels Interest cost on defined benefit obligation Total net interest 1,483 1,483 {1,0801 403 1,080 1,080 1,483 Total deflned benefit cost recognised in Profit or (Loss} 1,483 1,950 (467) Cash flows Plan participants, contribulions Employer contributions Estimated Benefits paid Expected closinB Position 286 604 (3691 32,354 286 604 {3691 23,763 8,591 Remeasurernents Changes in financial assumptions Changes in demographic assumptions Other experience Return on assets excluding amounts included in net interest Total remeasurements recognised in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) 14,9611 (371 (2001 4,961 37 200 93 93 93 15,198) 5,291 Fair value of plan assets Present value of funded liabilities Asset Ceiling Closin8 Position as at 31 March 2025 32,447 32,447 (18,5651 (13,8821 18,565 (18.565) 132,447) 109

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 20. PENSION51continued) The major categories of plan assets as a percentage of total plan assets are as follows: Using the most recent asset split and allowing for index returns, where required, on each asset category, the estimated split of assets as at 31 March 20251$ as shown below: Period Ended 31 March 2025 31 March 2024 Equities Bonds Property Cash 70 19 io 74 17 The financial assumptions, as described in the accompanying report, are summarised below: Perlod Ended 31 Mar 2025 % p.a. 2,70 3.20 5.85 31 March 2024 % p.a, 2.75 3.25 4.85 Pension Increase Rate Salary Increase Rate Discount Rate Life expectancy Is based on the Fund's VitaCuNes with irnprovernents in line with the CMI 2023 model. wlth a 15% weightlng of 2023 land 20221 data, a 0% weighting of 2021 land 2020) data, standard smoolhinE ISk71, initial adjustment ot 0.25% and a lon8 term rate of improvement of 1.5% p.a. for both males and females. Based on these assumptions, the average future life expectancies at age 65 for the Employer are summarised below: The avera8e future life expectances at age 65 are summarised below.. Males 19.3 years 20.3 years Females 23.1 years 24.2 years Current Pensioners Future Pensioners Figures assume rnembers aged 45 as at the last formal valuation date. SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS The sensitivities regarding the principal assumptlons used to measure the scheme liabilities are set out below: Change In assumptions at 31 March 2025 Approxlmate % increase to Defined Benefit Obligation Approxlmate monetary amount £{000) 421 743 16 417 0.1% decrease in Real Discount Rate l year increase in member life expectancv 0.1% increase in the Salary Increase Rate 0.1% increase in the Pension Increase Rate iio

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 21. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME/IEXPENDITURE) TO NEf CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING AcfiviTIES 2025 2024 Net lexpenditure)/ income for the reportln8 period (4,366,114) (6,199,535) Adjustmentsfor.. Depreciation charges Ilncrease)/decrease in stocks 11 ncrease)/decrease in debtors 11 ncrease)/decrease in creditors Net cash provided by operating artivities 121,125 9.418 4,427.855 193.547) 98,737 117,344 3,899 325,682 5,039,800 1712.8091 Analysls of Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash in hand Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 634.859 634,859 563,682 563,682 I I f han es In net lund At l April 2024 Other non. cash changes At 31 March 2025 Cash flows Cash at bank and in hand 563,682 71,177 634,859 Obli8ations under finance lease (330,5971 74,305 (256.2921 233.085 145.482 378,567 iii

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 22. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIY (A5 RESTATED) Total funds 2024 Unrestricted funds Restritted funds Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other tradin8 activities Totul Income and endowments 1.000 8,228,743 26,275 8,256,018 1,000 9,441,003 26,275 9,468,278 1,212,260 1,212,260 Expendlture on: Charltable activitles Total expenditure 9,091,135 9,091,135 1,399,678 1,399,678 10,490,813 10,490,813 Net {expendltureJ/income 1835,1171 1187,4181 {1,022,5351 Transfers between funds Other recoqnlsed qolns/(lossesJ.' Actuarial Ilossesll galns on defined beneflt pension schemes Restriction on def Ined benefit pension schemes 3,277,000 3.277,000 {8,454,0001 18,454,000) Net movement infvnds 16,012,117) 1187,418) {6,199,535) Reconciliation of Funds Total funds brought forward Totallunds corrledfonvard 10,515,830 4,503,713 815,699 628,281 11,331,529 5,131,994 112

ANEURIN LEISURE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 22. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY (AS RESTATED) Icontlnued) Total funds 2024 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Chari Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other income Totol income and endowments 20,815 .228.743 4,417 8,253,975 20.815 9,441,003 4,417 9,466.235 1,212,260 1,212,260 Expendlture on: Charitable activities Total expenditure 9,089,119 9,089,119 1,399,678 1,399,678 10.488.797 10,488.797 Net fexpenditureJ/income {835,144) 1187,4181 11,022.5621 Transfers between funds Other recognlsed galns/(losses): Actuarial I losses1/ gains on deflned benef it pension schemes Restriction on defined benefit pension schemes 3,277,000 (8,454,000} 3,277,OlX) 18,454,01)01 Net movement Infvnds 16,012,144) 1187,418) {6,199,562) Reconciliatlon of Funds Total funds brought forward Totolfvnds corriedfonvard 10,515,857 4,503,713 815,699 628,281 11,331.556 5,131,994 113