Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 01[st] April 2024 (Period start date) To: 31[st] March 2025 (Period end date) Charity name: Margam Community Centre
Charity registration number: 1168678
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To further or benefit the residents of the electoral ward of Margam and Tai-bach, and the wider neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents. |
| 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. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
To host and facilitate the meeting of various local groups and organisations that improve the social interaction and overall wellbeing of residents in the area. Groups and activities utilising the facility include a Karate club, a woodturning organisation, Age Connects, Slimming World and Flying Start. The diverse nature of the groups means that all age ranges are catered for. The Centre also acts as a venue for private hire, with uses including birthday parties in the main hall and consultation events for upcoming events. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | In planning and delivering these activities and services, the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The small number of volunteers involved continue to make a positive contribution in ensuring the facility remains open and accessible for the local community. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Para 1.20 | Despite on-going costs associated with utility prices and previously high periods of inflation, the Community Centre continues to offer an accessible and affordable community-based facility for groups and services to access. Each of these play a role in improving wellbeing – from improving physical health to combating loneliness and social isolation. The Committee continues to exercise balance in maintaining the strong financial position of the Centre against the priority of ensuring that the facility is accessible for all residents in the Margam and Tai-bach area to enjoy. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Please see associated accounts |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We have a healthy balance in the bank. This is to mitigate against future cost pressures relating to energy and utilities, along with any building maintenance works that are required. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Please see associated accounts |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Principal sources of income continue to be revenue generation through room and hall hire. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The trends of declining numbers attending groups in the post-pandemic world, which is also considerably impacted by the continuing cost of living crisis, continues to pose a challenge; alongside the recent succession of rises in energy prices. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 |
Constitution – adopted 3rdJune 2016 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are appointed at the Annual General Meeting, with any interim positions appointed with the approval of Trustees at the earliest business meeting. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Margam Community Centre |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1168678 |
| Charity’s principal address | Margam Community Centre 39 Bertha Road Margam Port Talbot SA13 2AP |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Williams | Chair | |||
| Catherine Holmes | Treasurer | |||
| Laura Williams | Secretary | |||
| Robert Jones | Trustee | 22/08/2024 -present | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Catherine Holmes Full name(s) ~~p~~ Daniel Palmer Williams ~~ileoloins~~ Position (eg Secretary, Chair Treasurer Chair, etc) ~~ee~~ Date 07/08/2025
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees