Trustees' Annual Report for the period
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Pontardawe Heritage & Visitor Centre Other names charity is known by n/a Registered charity number (if any) 1173060
Charity's principal address Brynamlwg, Graig Llangiwg, Pontardawe. Neath Port Talbot
Postcode Sa8 4ps
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| John Owen Jones | Chair | ||
| Meryl Jayne Hunt | Secretary | ||
| Jane Carpenter | |||
| Micheal Fuller | |||
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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| Section B Structure, governance and management | |||
| Description of the charity’s trusts Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Constitution How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by) Every Trustee must be appointed by the existing Charity Trustees |
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| Every Trustee must be appointed by the existing Charity Trustees |
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
To advance the education of the public in matters relating to the history, natural environment and social and cultural development of Pontardawe and surrounding areas and their inhabitants.
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| Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) |
We have a committee of volunteers and trustees who organise all activities and manage the building. The Trustees have regard to the Charity Commissions public benefit guidance. The Centre acts as a central ‘Visitor Information’ point for Tourism in the Swansea Valley, promoting local heritage walks and amenities (Glanrhyd Plantation, Glantawe, the Brecon Beacons, etc). It is a destination attraction for both local residents and visitors from outside the immediate area. The Centre documents the history of Pontardawe by displaying exhibits and information to educate, promote and preserve the rich and diverse Heritage and Culture of the area. In addition to our permanent displays, we stage monthly exhibitions which are diverse in nature, ranging from Heritage to Arts and Crafts. On average, we receive about 50 impromptu visitors per month. As well as the more ad hoc usage, the Centre receives more formal, regular use by a number of community groups including a local Astronomy group, a Stitch (needlework) group, Bereavement group and the Me, Myself and I a befriending group. These equate to roughly 300 users. All of these groups are open to receiving new members. We host regular community events including History Talks, a Crafting week in June and regular Crafting Saturdays. Our contacts within the Arts and crafts community allow a potential route to engagement with the public, enabling local artisans to sell their products in the Center. The Heritage center in the eyes of the committee is still a developing project and has already served to enhance the lives of visitors numbering in the 1000’s. |
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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and performance We have developed into and recognised as a Community Hub Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
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Section E Financial review
We do not have a Reserves Policy
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) John Owen Jones Full name(s) Meryl Jayne Hunt Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Secretary Chair etc)
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