## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 04/04/25 Period end date 04/04/26** ## **Charity name: MOORLAND STAR** ## **Charity registration number: 1169760** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the
purposes of the charity
as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|We provide a subsidised two-course
hot cooked lunch for those over 50+
years in our local community &
surrounding areas of Cardiff.
To reduce isolation & loneliness
amongst our ageing community and
promote a stimulating & safe
environment for all users of the
centre.| |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|We provide a freshly cooked 2 course
subsidised hot lunch three times a
week. This is an opportunity for
users to socialise over a nutritious
meal’ and help with food poverty.
We are now open extra hours
offering a free coffee venue, were
our users can come from 11am so
saving on fuel bills throughout the
winter months.
•We have an ongoing calendar of
events, trips out, themed evenings.
We Provide Holistic therapies, to
enhance physical & emotional
wellbeing.
• Offer a nail cutting service to help
with good foot hygiene & alert to
foot problems.
Exercise & stretching & movement
sessions, to help strengthen &
maintain good posture & mobility.
• Regular reorientation programme,
consisting of discussions using,
various proven methods, flash
cards, pictures, quizzes
We work with various agencies to
encourage social interaction such as
local nursery visits, the Royal college
of music performances at the centre
Weworkcloselywithotheragencies| |||and signpost users where appropriate| |---|---|---| |Statement confrming
whether the trustees
have had regard to the
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public beneft|Para 1.18|The Board of trustees consider with
the staf current activities & new
ideas; these are discussed regularly
at quarterly Board meeting with all
members. The board takes guidance
from the charity commission regular
updates.| ## SORP reference Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|We continue to learn and have gained
skills and successfully
securing funding from grant making
bodies; we have & undertaken advice
&
guidance on grant applications for
future funding bids from local
volunteer charities & the National
lotteryteam.| |Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment|Para 1.38|N/A| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|The contributions made by volunteers
is
immeasurable as we now have a
strong team of 6 people on the team,
the centre would not be able to run
efectively without the time & efort
given by our team. We have a strong
volunteer team who are dedicated to
the roles they play within the
organisation.| |Other||The building we currently occupy is
due for redevelopment in the next
few months. We are looking to move
to a temporary venue nearby while
our building is being redeveloped. We
will be returning to the original site
when the project is complete in
approx. 18/24 months.| ## Achievements and Performance SORP reference |Summary of the main
achievements of the
charity, identifying the
diference the charity’s
work has made to the
circumstances of its
benefciaries and any
wider benefts to society
as a whole.|Para 1.20|We are still feeling the efects of the
pandemic but through our eforts to
Increase numbers, going out & talking
to our local community, building
relationships with housing teams, &
community housing associations.
We are pleased to say that
numbers have increased in the past
year.
We also conducted a user new survey
recently that demonstrates the
continued need for our services.
The survey reassured us that
Moorland Star provided & continues
to provide a vital provision in the
area, its aims and objectives still
relevant to the needs of the
community.
We were able to secure funding from
various charities, that have continued
to support us.
We have maintained our longer
opening times this has proved
immensely popular as the continuing
rises in the cost of living hits our
community, with many living in fuel &
food poverty.
We have seen the negative efects
this is having on our members.
The ‘free cofee & chat’ provision
allows our users to keep warm, save
fuel use in their homes & socialise
with their friends and reduce anxiety.
We are proud that we were able to
continue to maintain our core aims &
objectives through continuing difcult
times.| |---|---|---| ## Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|We reviewed our SWOT analysis in
July this year analysing our strengths
& looking to improve areas that can
be strengthened. This will the
collaboration of our board &
members.| |---|---|---| |Performance of
fundraising activities
against objectives set|Para 1.41|There remains a lot of challenges due
to the current economic crisis. We
have gained more knowledge of
fundraising, making successful grant
applications.
We have put in numerous grant
applications this fnancial year; we are
pleased to say that all have been
successful again.
We have also submitted a new Lottery
grantapplication for thenext fnancial| |||year,this is pending over the next few
months.
This will put us in a good
fnancialposition for the coming year.| |---|---|---| |Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|N/A| |Other||| ## Financial Review |Financial Review||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
fnancial position at the
end of the period|Para 1.21|We have reviewed our fnancial
position, and we are in a good place
to start thenext fnancialyear.| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding
reserves stating why
they areheld|Para 1.22|We hold reserves as a contingency
against any unforeseen expenditure.| |Amountof reservesheld|Para 1.22|£25000| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|| |Details of fund materially
indefcit|Para 1.24|N/A| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern|Para 1.23|We are fortunate to have some
reserves but realise the need to
continue to fund raise, seek out new
funding streams to ease concerns
about future hikes in cost of living and
project running costs.| ## 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|| |---|---|---| |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 continued rises in the cost of
living and running costs.| |Other||| ## Structure, Governance and Management |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing
document|Para 1.25|Constitution| |||| |---|---|---| |How is the charity
constituted?|Para 1.25|Association| |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 moretrustees|Para 1.25|Selection of new trustees, is by
application to the Board| ## Additional information (optional) ## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure Para 1.51 and any wider network with which the charity works Relationship with any Para 1.51 related parties Other ## Reference and Administrative details |Charityname|MOORLANDSTAR| |---|---| |Other name the charity
uses|| |Registered charity
number|1169760| |Charity’s principal
address|MOORLAND ROAD
SPLOTT
CARDIFF
CF24 2LG| ||| Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity |1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10|Trustee name|Ofce (if any)|Dates acted if not for
whole year|Name of person (or body)
entitled to appoint trustee (if
any)| |---|---|---|---|---| ||GLYN PERRYMAN|CHAIR|WHOLE YEAR|| ||LILY HOLLAND|SECRETARY|WHOLE YEAR|| ||SAM SPELLER|TREASURER|WHOLE YEAR|| ||FATHER DEAN
ATKINS||WHOLE YEAR|| ||ELIZABETH
NORMAN||WHOLE YEAR|| ||REBECCA
BRYANT||WHOLE YEAR|| ||PATRICIA
SOUTER||WHOLE YEAR|| ||Cllr HUW
THOMAS||WHOLE YEAR|| |||||| |||||| ## 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 0 held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how thisfalls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements N/A 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. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) GLYN PERRYMAN Position (eg Secretary, CHAIR Chair, etc) Date ## **MOORLAND STAR** INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025 ## **MOORLAND STAR** ## INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025 |**INCOME**
**Notes**
GRANTS AND DONATIONS
1
BANK INTEREST
ACTIVITIES AND FEES
**EXPENDITURE**
INSURANCE
ACTIVITIES COSTS
TRAINING
ESTABLISHMENT COSTS
WAGES & SALARIES
Surplus of Income over Expenditure
Accumulated surplus b/fwd
Total funds
Represented by
Bank balance|**2025**
**£**
80,033.28
0.00
13,687.82
93,721.10
905.75
16,448.92
0.00
16,782.02
55,062.32
89,199.01
**4,522.09**
87,871.23
92,393.32
92,393.32
**92,393.32**|**2024**
**£**
106,357.98
0.00
12,787.00| |---|---|---| |||119,144.98| |||860.32
13,940.06
21.60
22,710.73
53,598.96| |||91,131.67| |||**28,013.31**
59,857.92| |||87,871.23| |||87,871.23| ||**92,393.32**|**77,328.36**| The accounts have been prepared from the books and records of the Centre, and are a true and fair statement of the financial position as at 31 March 2025. ………………………………………. Chairman Dated …………………….. I confirm that these accounts have been verified as true and fair _**STEPHEN WADE**_ ………………………………………. Accountant / Independent Examiner Dated …………………….. **01-Sep-25** ## **MOORLAND STAR** INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025 ## **Notes** ## **1 Grants and donations** The following amounts were received or held during the period for restricted purposes ||Held at start
of period|Received in
period|Used in
period|Remaining
at end of
period|Purpose| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||£|£|£|£|| |COMMUNITY FOUNDATON WALES|3,800.00|5,000.00|6,380.00|2,420.00|Community activities| |NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND|20,101.11|29,609.00|49,710.11|-|Community activities| |FITNESS & FLEX|14.02|-|14.02|-|Wellbeing acivities| |CARDIFF COUNTY COUNCIL POVERTY GRANT - CAPITAL|307.28|-|307.28|-|Food related capital expenditure| |CARDIFF COUNTY COUNCIL POVERTY GRANT - REVENUE|85.39|-|85.39|-|Food related revenue expenditure| |LSI|-|1,000.00|1,000.00|-|Food related expenditure| |MARY HOMFRAY TRUST|-|5,000.00|5,000.00|-|Community activities| |ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION|-|5,000.00|-|5,000.00|Community activities| The following amounts were received during the period for unrestricted purposes ||£| |---|---| |CARDIFF COUNTY COUNCIL|20,919.28| |CARDIFF COUNTY COUNCIL COHESION|1,500.00| |TESCO GROUNDWORK|1,625.00| |ARNOLD CLARKE|2,500.00| |MOONDANCE FOUNDATION|5,400.00| |WARM SPACES|2,480.00| ## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 04/04/25 Period end date 04/04/26** ## **Charity name: MOORLAND STAR** ## **Charity registration number: 1169760** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the
purposes of the charity
as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|We provide a subsidised two-course
hot cooked lunch for those over 50+
years in our local community &
surrounding areas of Cardiff.
To reduce isolation & loneliness
amongst our ageing community and
promote a stimulating & safe
environment for all users of the
centre.| |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|We provide a freshly cooked 2 course
subsidised hot lunch three times a
week. This is an opportunity for
users to socialise over a nutritious
meal’ and help with food poverty.
We are now open extra hours
offering a free coffee venue, were
our users can come from 11am so
saving on fuel bills throughout the
winter months.
•We have an ongoing calendar of
events, trips out, themed evenings.
We Provide Holistic therapies, to
enhance physical & emotional
wellbeing.
• Offer a nail cutting service to help
with good foot hygiene & alert to
foot problems.
Exercise & stretching & movement
sessions, to help strengthen &
maintain good posture & mobility.
• Regular reorientation programme,
consisting of discussions using,
various proven methods, flash
cards, pictures, quizzes
We work with various agencies to
encourage social interaction such as
local nursery visits, the Royal college
of music performances at the centre
Weworkcloselywithotheragencies| |||and signpost users where appropriate| |---|---|---| |Statement confrming
whether the trustees
have had regard to the
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public beneft|Para 1.18|The Board of trustees consider with
the staf current activities & new
ideas; these are discussed regularly
at quarterly Board meeting with all
members. The board takes guidance
from the charity commission regular
updates.| ## SORP reference Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|We continue to learn and have gained
skills and successfully
securing funding from grant making
bodies; we have & undertaken advice
&
guidance on grant applications for
future funding bids from local
volunteer charities & the National
lotteryteam.| |Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment|Para 1.38|N/A| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|The contributions made by volunteers
is
immeasurable as we now have a
strong team of 6 people on the team,
the centre would not be able to run
efectively without the time & efort
given by our team. We have a strong
volunteer team who are dedicated to
the roles they play within the
organisation.| |Other||The building we currently occupy is
due for redevelopment in the next
few months. We are looking to move
to a temporary venue nearby while
our building is being redeveloped. We
will be returning to the original site
when the project is complete in
approx. 18/24 months.| ## Achievements and Performance SORP reference |Summary of the main
achievements of the
charity, identifying the
diference the charity’s
work has made to the
circumstances of its
benefciaries and any
wider benefts to society
as a whole.|Para 1.20|We are still feeling the efects of the
pandemic but through our eforts to
Increase numbers, going out & talking
to our local community, building
relationships with housing teams, &
community housing associations.
We are pleased to say that
numbers have increased in the past
year.
We also conducted a user new survey
recently that demonstrates the
continued need for our services.
The survey reassured us that
Moorland Star provided & continues
to provide a vital provision in the
area, its aims and objectives still
relevant to the needs of the
community.
We were able to secure funding from
various charities, that have continued
to support us.
We have maintained our longer
opening times this has proved
immensely popular as the continuing
rises in the cost of living hits our
community, with many living in fuel &
food poverty.
We have seen the negative efects
this is having on our members.
The ‘free cofee & chat’ provision
allows our users to keep warm, save
fuel use in their homes & socialise
with their friends and reduce anxiety.
We are proud that we were able to
continue to maintain our core aims &
objectives through continuing difcult
times.| |---|---|---| ## Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|We reviewed our SWOT analysis in
July this year analysing our strengths
& looking to improve areas that can
be strengthened. This will the
collaboration of our board &
members.| |---|---|---| |Performance of
fundraising activities
against objectives set|Para 1.41|There remains a lot of challenges due
to the current economic crisis. We
have gained more knowledge of
fundraising, making successful grant
applications.
We have put in numerous grant
applications this fnancial year; we are
pleased to say that all have been
successful again.
We have also submitted a new Lottery
grantapplication for thenext fnancial| |||year,this is pending over the next few
months.
This will put us in a good
fnancialposition for the coming year.| |---|---|---| |Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|N/A| |Other||| ## Financial Review |Financial Review||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
fnancial position at the
end of the period|Para 1.21|We have reviewed our fnancial
position, and we are in a good place
to start thenext fnancialyear.| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding
reserves stating why
they areheld|Para 1.22|We hold reserves as a contingency
against any unforeseen expenditure.| |Amountof reservesheld|Para 1.22|£25000| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|| |Details of fund materially
indefcit|Para 1.24|N/A| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern|Para 1.23|We are fortunate to have some
reserves but realise the need to
continue to fund raise, seek out new
funding streams to ease concerns
about future hikes in cost of living and
project running costs.| ## 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|| |---|---|---| |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 continued rises in the cost of
living and running costs.| |Other||| ## Structure, Governance and Management |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing
document|Para 1.25|Constitution| |||| |---|---|---| |How is the charity
constituted?|Para 1.25|Association| |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 moretrustees|Para 1.25|Selection of new trustees, is by
application to the Board| ## Additional information (optional) ## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure Para 1.51 and any wider network with which the charity works Relationship with any Para 1.51 related parties Other ## Reference and Administrative details |Charityname|MOORLANDSTAR| |---|---| |Other name the charity
uses|| |Registered charity
number|1169760| |Charity’s principal
address|MOORLAND ROAD
SPLOTT
CARDIFF
CF24 2LG| ||| Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity |1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10|Trustee name|Ofce (if any)|Dates acted if not for
whole year|Name of person (or body)
entitled to appoint trustee (if
any)| |---|---|---|---|---| ||GLYN PERRYMAN|CHAIR|WHOLE YEAR|| ||LILY HOLLAND|SECRETARY|WHOLE YEAR|| ||SAM SPELLER|TREASURER|WHOLE YEAR|| ||FATHER DEAN
ATKINS||WHOLE YEAR|| ||ELIZABETH
NORMAN||WHOLE YEAR|| ||REBECCA
BRYANT||WHOLE YEAR|| ||PATRICIA
SOUTER||WHOLE YEAR|| ||Cllr HUW
THOMAS||WHOLE YEAR|| |||||| |||||| ## 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 0 held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how thisfalls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements N/A 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. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) GLYN PERRYMAN Position (eg Secretary, CHAIR Chair, etc) Date