fumbrellac mru www.umbrellacymru.co.uk | 0300 3023670 @umbrellacymru | info@umbrellacymru.co.uk Rhrf Elusen Gotrestr￿ig | R8JiStered Charity Number | 1160W9 Umbrella Cymru Annual Report 2024-25 UNITY 'Iiirr, **Objectives and Activities** ## **Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document.** The object of the CIO is: - (1) To advance equality of opportunity for, foster good relations between, and eliminate discrimination experienced by, people who identify as/with a ‘minority characteristic’ in relation to the protected characteristics of “sexual orientation” and “gender reassignment” as described in the Equality Act (2010) by, in particular but not limited to: - (a) providing information, training and other support services as the trustees see fit, to anyone (either in a personal or professional capacity) who lives, works, or has connections within Wales. - (b) advancing public education and awareness of sexual orientation and gender identity equality. - (c) developing the capacity and skills of ‘the community’ insofar as their socially disadvantaged status, in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society. - (d) performing or promoting other activities as the trustees see fit in pursuance of the CIO’s purpose. **Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.** Umbrella Cymru continued to provide a range of support services in relation to gender and sexual identity, diversity, equality and inclusion. The main activities of the organisation include the provision of support such as information and signposting, advocacy, practical and emotional support, listening and befriending and other services tailored to those requiring such support. In addition to direct support provided to ‘clients’, support is also provided to ‘professionals’ through awareness raising and training input sessions. These services support skills and knowledge development within a wider context, therefore indirectly supporting ‘clients’ simultaneously. **Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.** Trustees and staff are aware of the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. The purpose and objectives of the organisation satisfy both elements of ‘public benefit’ and activities and decisions are undertaken in line with guidance. Trustees continually pay due regard to the guidance and its principles when considering any decisions that might have the potential to affect the impact on beneficiaries. **Achievements and Performance** Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Support is provided to people referred to the service or to those who have requested support directly. The service provides tailored support to individuals and families across Wales. ## **Financial Review** Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period. The accounts have been reviewed. The financial position is good at the end of the period. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held. Reserves will be held to ensure the continued running of the service. This will allow for any increase in DRCs and provide a ‘development pot’ for unfunded expenses such as IT equipment that will improve the services offered. Amount of reserves held. £70,277 Reasons for holding zero reserves. NA Details of fund materially in deficit. NA Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern. None. **Structure, Governance and Management** Description of charity’s trusts: The charity received restricted grant funding during this period to deliver support services to young people and adults. Type of governing document - - Constitution of CIO. Last amended 19 02 2018. How is the charity constituted? Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees. Trustees are selected in accordance with the constitution: ## **Appointment of charity trustees** (1) Apart from the first charity trustees, every appointed trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. (2) In selecting individuals for appointment as appointed charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. **Reference and Administrative details** Charity name Umbrella Cymru Other name the charity uses NA Registered charity number 1160909 Charity’s principal address ~~pC~~ Suite 15, Innovation and Technology Centre, Tredomen Business Park, Hengoed, Caerphilly, CF82 7FN. **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** ~~rs~~ 1 Nick Lewis 2 Johanna Robinson ~~es~~ 3 Heather Powell 4 Richard Miles-Thorne ~~sv~~ **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** ~~pT~~ Description of the assets held in this capacity **NA** ~~Pe~~ Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this ~~co~~ falls within the custodian charity’s objects ~~pe~~ **NA** Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the ~~co~~ charity’s own assets ~~|~~ **NA Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** ~~pT~~ **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees: Signature(s) Full Name(s) Nick Lewis Position Trustee Date 25-01-2026** ~~—~~ |**_CHARITY COMMISSION RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT_**|**_ACCRUAL BASIS_**| |---|---| |**_PERIOD END31.03.25_**|| |**_RECEIPTS_**
Training income
Merchandise sales
Deed Poll
Sponsorships and donations
Grant Funding
Student Placements
Grand Funding Unrestricted
Contracts
Other Revenue

**_PAYMENTS_**
Wages & salaries
Pension Costs (Employers)
Recruitment/Other Staff Costs costs
Merchandise
Commissioned services
Advertising and marketing
Fuel & Motor Expenses
Computer and software costs|**Unrestricted**
Funds
186
1,070
3,425
1,600
79,984
500
86,765
59,007
1,344
192
423
41,592
2,672
2,538|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Grant 1**
**Grant 2**
**Grant 3**
134,950
89,950
40000
5000|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Grant 1**
**Grant 2**
**Grant 3**
134,950
89,950
40000
5000|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Grant 1**
**Grant 2**
**Grant 3**
134,950
89,950
40000
5000|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Grant 1**
**Grant 2**
**Grant 3**
134,950
89,950
40000
5000|0|**Total**
0
186
1,070
3,425
134,950
1,600
0
79,984
500| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||134,950|89,950|40,000|5,000|0|221,715| |||90,457
68,618
21839.60

1,445
1,137
307.54

1,695
1,468
226.72
0
0
0
0
4,703
3,406
1296.70|||||149,465
2,789
1,886
423
41,592
0
2,672
7,241| |Travel and subsistence-staff
Travel & subsistence-Trustees
Premises expenses
Rent
Conferences and events
Insurances
Printing, Postage and Stationery
Subscriptions and memberships
Telephone and internet
Accountancy and payroll Fees
Bank Charges
General expenses
**_ASSET & INVESTMENT_**
Furniture & Office equipment
Motor Vehicle
NET OF RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS)

**TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS**

**_CASH FUNDS LAST YEAR_**|24
321
15,594
2,015
1,445
317
12
1,229
1,789
64
11||554
546
7.95

8
8.00
33
33
0
546
45
500.91
94
47
46.98
908
762
145.53
137
126
11.67
3,207
2,184
1023.12
1,988
1,339
649.25
16
16
0|554
546
7.95

8
8.00
33
33
0
546
45
500.91
94
47
46.98
908
762
145.53
137
126
11.67
3,207
2,184
1023.12
1,988
1,339
649.25
16
16
0|554
546
7.95

8
8.00
33
33
0
546
45
500.91
94
47
46.98
908
762
145.53
137
126
11.67
3,207
2,184
1023.12
1,988
1,339
649.25
16
16
0|554
546
7.95

8
8.00
33
33
0
546
45
500.91
94
47
46.98
908
762
145.53
137
126
11.67
3,207
2,184
1023.12
1,988
1,339
649.25
16
16
0|0
0
0
0|578
8
354
15,594
2,561
1,539
1,225
149
4,436
3,777
81
11| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||130,591||105,791|79,727|26,064|0|0|236,382| ||1,627
19,000|||||||1,627
19,000| ||20,627||0|0|0|0|0|20,627| ||-64,453
29,159
104,611||29,159
10,223
13,936
5,000
-29,159
-10,223
-13936
-5000
0
0
0
0|||||-35,294
0
104,611| |**_CASH FUNDS THIS YEAR END_**|69,317||0
0
0
0||||0
0|69,317| |**_Accountancy accrual_**|960
70,277||0
0
0
0||||0
0|960| |||||||||**70,277**| |**_STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES_**
**CASH FUNDS**
Barclays Bank Main Account
Barclays Second Account
Petty Cash
Paypal Account
**OTHER ASSETS**
**ASSETS**
Furniture & Equipment B/Fwd
Furniture & Equipment
Motor Vehicle
**LIABILITIES**
Accountancy Accrual|**_31.03.25_**
**Unrestricted**
63,778
500
1,113
4,886
70,277
0
24,294
1,627
19,000
44,921
960
960|**Restricted**
0
0
9,045
0
0
9,045
0
| |---|---|---| ||960|0| |**Cost**
53,966|**Bal sheet**
63,778
500
1,113
4,886| |---|---| ||70,277| ||| ||0| ||33,339
1,627
19,000| ||53,966| ||| ||960| ||| ||123,283| Beverley & Williams ACCOUNTANTS LTD TEL: 01495 270025 FAX: 01495 271105 admin@beverleyandwilliam5.co.uk St Davids House Feeder Row Cwmcarn Newport NPI 17ED Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Umbrella Cymru I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Umbrella Cymru (the Trust) for the year ended 5 April 2025 Responslbilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the Trusys accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed 811 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b} of the Act. Independent examinefs statement I have comp5eted my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection wilh the examination giving me Cause to believe that in any material respect- 1. aGcounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act,. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Name: Miss Laura Dyrbus Member of The Association of Accounting Technicians Address: Beverley & Williams Accountants Ltd, Unit A, St David's House, Feeder Row, Cwmcarn, Newport. NP11 7ED Date: 29 January 2026 Company Registered Number: 4777182 Director Mrs S. Williams