## ANNUAL REPORT 2021/2022 **CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION REG. NO: 1160733** **v** ## **Introduction** Our Annual Report highlights the differences we have made to the community of Ystradgynlais and neighbouring communities across Powys and Neath Port Talbot during the year 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022 ## **Who we are** YVC is a registered charity. We work with volunteers and the third sector to improve the wellbeing of people in Ystradgynlais and neighbouring communities. Together we aim to build a rich and vibrant community through our work in Volunteering and Recycling. ## **Collaboration** - We know first hand that for voluntary organisations to meet the challenges of the future we must work together, to organise and look ahead to prepare for the future. We continued to collaborate and connect with local people, organisations and services through strong partnerships. ## **Some of Our Working Partners/Memberships** PAVO Job Centre Plus Probation Service NPTCVS Department for Work and Pensions SCVS Remploy Powys County Council Community Repaint People Plus ## **South Wales Stick Makers** We continue to provide a resource to our partners to facilitate activities at the centre - for example workshops for people who want to learn the craft of stick making. ## **Trustees’ Report** Welcome to YVC annual report for 2021-2022. Last years report highlighted the challenges of Covid which continued to have some impact on the work of the Centre throughout the period of this report. During this post pandemic period, spaces were reorganised and the number of volunteers continued to grow. As trustees we would like to thank staff and volunteers for their ongoing commitment and dedication to the Centre and are proud to play a key role in supporting members of the local area. The achievements of YVC during the period 21-22 are set out in this report but we would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the main areas of focus. Before detailing these, we trustees would like to acknowledge the hard work undertaken by Ian Hawkins, Donna Davies, Alison Rodwell, Sally Speedy, Hywel Jopling, Bex Elliott, Sam Howard and Carol Gordon for building firm foundations for the continuing growth of the Centre. Looking forward we will see further development and consolidation of current achievements at YVC. A new branding identity which better reflects the work and activities at the Centre is being developed. The community cafe and warm bank are developing well as are a variety of public workshops. In these uncertain times, the numbers using the food bank continue to grow as do donations. The location of the food bank is changing within the centre to provide a more discrete service for the public. Working with Community Dreams, more than fifty Christmas hampers were delivered along with gifts for children and adults. The Community Garden is coming on well with produce to be used in the cafe and food bank. The process of opening a Mens Shed has begun. It will be open to all genders and use an existing space within the centre. All these activities will offer opportunities to develop relationships with new partners for long term sustainable projects. ## **Volunteering** A vibrant and enriched community is where every person feels connected to their community through active participation in volunteer related activities - YVC promotes the value of volunteering and enhances the range and quality of volunteering opportunities and experience. ## **Our Achievements** Over the reporting period 75 volunteers were placed in the community. The diversity and support that volunteers provided to local business and community projects has made a real difference. **75** new volunteers were placed in various volunteering positions in 2021/2022 **43 32** Females Males **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **Recycling** Working with our communities to value the importance of the three ‘Rs’ to protect our environment - reduce, reuse and recycle - to promote and educate the environmental and economic benefits of reduce, reuse and recycle - to conserve and protect the physical and natural environment through the reduction of waste - and the promotion of sustainable waste management - to re-purpose household and other goods for sale or use in the community ## **Our Achievements** Total amount saved from landfill Thank you to all of our loyal customers ## **Monthly tonnage amounts for each area** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Powys Neath Port Talbot Swansea & Other
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Powys
16,943
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Neath Port Talbot
9761
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**4 430 Swansea & Other 4256.50** ## **Volunteer Hours Apr 2021 – Mar 2022** Over the course of 2021-2022, **45 volunteers** at the YVC gave a total of **6994.24 hours** to their local community. This equates to around **155 hours** volunteering time per registered voluntee. At minimum wage **£8.91** this equates to a total of **£62,318.67** in monetary benefit to the local community through volunteering activity ## **Buying Social - Ethical & Sustainable** Ystradgynlais Community Recycling is proud to be a Social enterprise. Social Enterprises are changing the world for the better. Our aim is to create positive social change. When you buy from a social enterprise you are choosing to spend your money with a business that is giving something back. A social enterprises helps to create employment, help to improve people’s life chances, provide training and employment opportunities, support communities and help the environment. ## **Helping those in most need** We are regularly called on to support social services and community partners in rehousing a cross section of people from, families in crisis, to those needing emergency new housing because of; domestic violence, eviction - to people who are destitute and have had to flee their homelands (immigration) so as to avoid persecution. Over the year we have helped many families in need through: the provision of household furniture, bedding, clothes and other support. We also ensure families are signposted to other agencies and support groups for financial and other help. We also make a valued contribution to assist integration people into the community. ## **Ethical & Sustainable Purchasing - Buying Preowned Items** We promote conscious purchasing choices to encourage consumers to make environmental choices. ## **Ystradgynlais Foodbank** Our foodbank service helps people and families in need facing financial and other hardship. The Foodbank is based at Ystradgynlais Volunteer Centre. . Food Parcels Provided Each Month ## **Management Committee 2021-2022** Ian Hawkins/Alison RodwellAlison Rodwell Hywel Jopling **Trustee Chairperson:** Ian Hawkins/Alison RodwellAlison Rodwell **Treasurer:** Hywel Jopling **Minutes Secretary:** Donna Davies / Alison Rodwell **Trustee Members:** Peter Thomas Sally Speedy Paul Emmanuel Alison Rodwell **Accounts:** Fergusons and Peters **Human Resources:** Mr D Williams Ian Hawkins ## **YVC Staff @ 31/03/22** Keiron Burke - YVC Manager Josie Bailey - Recycling Manager Elizabeth Davies- Volunteer/Client Coordinator Carol Gordon - Volunteer Outreach Coordinator Karl Lewis - Recycling Van Driver Aidan Wilcox - Recycling Technician Rebecca Elliott - Workshop Coordinator ## **Antur Ystrad Directors @ 31/03/22** Keiron Burke ## **Contact Details** ## **Ystradgynlais Volunteer Centre** The Old Remploy Factory Wind Road, Glanrhyd, Ystradgynlais Swansea Valley SA9 1AF Tel: 01639 845 475 Email: yvcvolunteering@gmail.com ## **Information** Website / Promotion & Publicity is managed and monitored between staff & volunteers Our Website: http://www.ystradgynlaisvc.org.uk https://www.facebook.com/ystradgynlaisvolunteerceer https://www.facebook.com/recycling.ystradgynlais https://www.facebook.com/ystradgynlaisfoodbank Twitter @YstradFoodbank ystradvc - We promote volunteering opportunities with the all Wales volunteering website at https://powys.volunteering-wales.net/ CIO 1160733 YSTRADGYNLAIS VOLUNTEER CENFRE ACCOUNTS 3 1ST MARCH 2022 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT YSTRADGYNLAIS VOLUNTEER CENTRE 31ST MARCH 2022 The chaTity'S thiJ5t¢es respowible for the preparation of the ￿tO￿llts. The charity's trust¢¢5 consid¢T th¥ an audit is not required for this y¢ar und¢r section 144 of the ChaTitirs Act2011 (the chariti￿ Act) and that an ind¢pcndent¢Ka]nlliation js needed. It 15 my responsibility lo.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the chariti￿ ACL lo follow the proceduTes 12id down in the genernl Diiections wven by the Chajity ComTDission {under section 145151(b) of th¢ Charities Ac¢ gnd to siatc whdh¢r pgrticulfjr matter5 have come to Jlly attention. y examination was ¢aTFi¢d out itt accordanc¢wiih 8erteial DiT￿tionS given by the Charity Commi5s10rt. An examination includes areview of th¢ accounting records kepl by the Charity and acomparisun of the accounts presented with those records. It ￿s0 includes consideration of any unusual ilern5 or disclosuru in ihc accounts, gnd seeking ekplanations from the trustees concemirtE any such matt¢TS. The procedurs undertaken do not providE all Iht ¢viden¢e that would bE reqUI￿d in an audiL ?￿d consequently no opinion is given as lo whctherthe accouDts present a'tnJE 2]]d faiT' view and thereport is lirniteil to tho5B matters sei out in the 5tstettwit below. In connection with tny eKaminatiot4 no has com¢ to my attention. whith gives me reasonable cause 10 believe thai in, any matrriai re5pecL the requirements.. to keep accounting records its atcord2nce with section 130 of the Charities Ac¢ Hnd to prepare accounts whi¢h a¢cord with the accounting recoTds and eomply with the accounting requirements ofthe Charitie5 Act have not iten mei. or 2. to which. in my opinion, atteotion should be drawn ill Order￿ enable a proper w)dersiwding of the accounts ie be reached. F¢rgu50ll5 & Peters Ch8JteTed Accourttants 4 HiBh Street PonLvdawc Swansea YSTRADCYNLAIS VOLUNTEER CENTRE FIIYANCIAL REPORT FOR YEAR TO 31ST MARCH 2022 INCOME EXPENDITURE Building Related Costs Rent & Rates Office Costs -see Note 2 Staff cost51tax Nl Utilities (Covering 3 Sites) Depreciation (per Fixed Assets) Paypal Etc Foodbank Purchase Motor & Travel Expenses Sundry Expenses IT Costs 18.910 1,426 7.340 72,904 3.238 659 1,640 2,107 3,759 144 8,228 Donations IFundTaisinglRecycling OffTrce Inccktne GTants Received.. See Note I Room Hire Food Bank Donations 76,047 37,783 1,475 1,569 TOTAL EXPENSES L0$5 120,357 3,483 TOTAL INCOME 116874 116,874 YSTRADGYNLAIS VOLUNTEER CENTRE BALANCE SHEET ASAT31 T MARCH 2022 Dtpn on D￿poS#] 2022 FIXED ASSETS Cost Addltions Dlsposal Deprt blf Depn NBV Tools & Equipment Furniture & Fitlin8S Compul¢r Van 13.307 3.980 269 4.600 122 20 484 82 3.878 268 2.013 2.070 22,156 IB,860 659 2,637 2,637 CIIRRENT ASSETS Barclays (Recycling) alc Peity Cash Other Debtors 121,007 50 573 121,630 CIIRREINT LJAIIILITIES Trade Creditors and Acetuals Provision for Pro￿rtY Maintenance 950 4.000 4,950 116.680 NET CURRENT ASSETS RLPRESENTED B Y.. Income Dnd Expendilure Account brought forward 122,801 Loss for Ihe year 3,483 ]ncome and Expenditure Aetowjt 31￿5Q2 Approved d Management Commiiiee of Ystradgynlais Volunteer Centre r H Joplin Trtasurcrl Fergusons & PeieTS Chartered Accountants 4 High Sircei Pontardawe Swansea YSTRADGYNLAIS VOLUNTEER CENTRE S REFERRING TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT AT 31ST MARCH 2022 NOTE I GRANTS RECEIVED RESTBJCTED UNRESTRICTED OTAL PROJECTS Powys CC Pavo { Artnuajl Food Bank Grents Pomyss CC HealihcaTe grant Cotntnunity Graden Cambrian Tnining 3.110 5,987 ,527 1720 9,930 14.509 23.216 £ 14,567 37.783 NOTE 2 OFFICE COSTS GENEIL4L OFFICE COSTS TELEPHONE CHARGES rNSURANCEIMANAGEMENT LEGAL COVER ACCOUNTANCY 687 1.124 3,190 2.339 7,340 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Charity NÈme Ystradgynlais Volunteer Centre On aGcounts for the year ended 31" March 2022 Charity no (if any) 1160733 Set out on pages 14 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 3110312022 Responsibilltlas and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Acl'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried oul under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying oul my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my exarnination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's ststement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause lo believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did nol accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did nol comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and conlent of accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement Ihat the accounts give a Irue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no Goncerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: Name: Mr Dean Beniamous Relevant professional qualificationls} or body {if any): FCCA Address: Min Yr Afon 4 High Street. Pontardawe Swansea . SA8 4HU IER Oct 2018 Soction B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Glve here brlef details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018