Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From To 01 April 2023 31 March 2024
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name
The Hwb Torfaen
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 1175585
Charity's principal address
69-70 Broad Street,
Blaenavon
Torfaen
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Postcode NP4 9NH
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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) ** |
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| Mark Price | Chair | |||
| Lindsay Evans | Treasurer | |||
| Gareth Davies | Vice Chair | |||
| Emma Warren | Secretary | |||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Daniel Oliver (Manager)
Section B Structure, governance and management
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Description of the charity’s trusts
| Type of governing document eg. trust deed, constitution ( ) How the charity is constituted ) eg. trust, association, company ( Trustee selection methods ) eg. appointed by, elected by ( |
Constitution |
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Governing Document (Constitution) |
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Elected by Trustee’s at general meeting. |
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
The Hwb Torfaen is governed by a board of Trustee’s. The board You may choose to include members are appointed by election from the membership of charity. additional information, where relevant, about: New board members have an informal induction with the manager of the Hwb to introduce them to the organisation and then given the policies of policies and procedures the Hwb to study and retain, which includes charity trustee responsibilities. adopted for the induction and All trustees are asked to sign a conflict of interest’s document, which is training of trustees; retained by the board’s secretary. Any training is received through Torfaen the charity’s organisational Voluntary Alliance. structure and any wider network with which the charity The organisation of the charity and overarching risk management is the works; responsibility of the Board of Trustee’s. The Board carries out the management of the charity and may exercise all such powers of the relationship with any related charity. parties; trustees’ consideration of major CEO of the Hwb Torfaen make decisions on the daily operations of the risks and the system and organisation, including financial decisions on budgets that have been procedures to manage them. approved, and reports to the board a minimum of quarterly to update and gain approval to any major changes to projects or budgets.
Section C Objectives and activities To advance in life and relieve needs of young people in Blaenavon and the Summary of the objects of the surrounding areas through: charity set out in its governing document
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)
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The Hwb Torfaen has provided the provision of a 5 day a week youth service and associated activities to support the young people and community of Blaenavon and the surrounding areas. It works with young people and the community to:
(a) the provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;
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Increase young person aspirations
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Support post 16 employment opportunities
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Increase opportunities for employment in the community through the development of skills and accreditations
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Increase digital literary
(b) providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
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Build the social capital of young people
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Support young people and the community to live healthy lifestyles
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~~Support young parents with bett~~ er parenting skills
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Provide support to the most vulnerable young people in collaboration with key agencies.
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Provides activities to increase positive inter-generational cohesion
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- Challenge perceptions of young people and support positive youth representation in community matters.
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Use arts, heritage and culture to increase pride and wellbeing in young people and the community.
The trustees of the organisation have followed the guidance of the charity commission and all activities are undertaken for the sole purpose of public benefit.
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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
Section D
Achievements and performance
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Section D
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
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HWB Blaenavon –
HWB youth club continues to engage up to 60 young people each evening and is a thriving community hub in the heart of the town. The huge capital investment has ensured that the space is fit for purpose and is looking better than ever.
HWB at Woodlands – We have completed phase one of our capital project with the Lottery Grant and have submitted a CFG frant to complete phase 2.
We are currently working on making the site carbon neutral, we have been awarded funding for Solar and batteries and efficient heating to reduce C02. All of which will be installed 2025.
HWB’s World Heritage Youth Ambassadors program has continued after the funding has ended thanks to smaller grants, we are working up our nect HLF grant to be submitted 2025.
We have received our Investing in Volunteers award.
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Section E Financial review
The charity is in our 6[th] year and 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)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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) Full name(s) Position (eg Mark Price Secretary, Chair, etc) Chair Date 24/01/2025
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The HWB Torfaen
Annual Accounts
Year ended 31st March 2024
The HWB Torfaen
Year Ended 31st March 2024
Index
Independent Examiners Report Trustees Report Financial Accounts Statement of Assets & Liabilities
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE HWB TORFAEN
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider
that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Ac and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
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To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Chairity Commission (under section 145(5)(b)of the Charities Act, and
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Char Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the char and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideratio any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as truste concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence tha would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts prese a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention to indicate that:
(1) Accounts have not been kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
(2) The accounts do not accord with such records.
(3) Where accounts are prepared on an accruals basis, whether they fail to comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006,or are not consistent with the Charities SORP (FRS 102)
(4) Any matter which the examiner believes should be drawn to the attention of the reader to gain a proper understanding of the accounts.
Signed - S Lewis Susan Lewis FCCA 6 Park Road Newbridge Newport. NP11 4RF
Date: 16th January 2025
The HWB Torfaen
| Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024 | Restricted 2024 20542 0 53 10000 0 50000 0 25093 7875 11000 181050 0 500 19550 0 32415 0 13727 39270 |
Unrestricted Total Total 2024 2024 2023 52275 72817 105302 0 50300 53 0 10000 0 0 219 50000 52000 0 20000 25093 73694 7875 0 11000 0 181050 21750 0 7578 500 0 19550 1500 0 500 32415 35200 0 500 13727 22295 39270 0 |
Total | |
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Opening Balance at 1st April 2023 INCOME BBC Children in Need CAF CF Wales Covid Relief Donation Croesyceiliog & Llanyravon Community Council Garfield West Foundation Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) HWB Torfaen Moondance National Lottery Fund Padel Centred Ltd Pobl Trust Torfaen CBC TVA youth Grant UK Youth Grant Unison WCVA - Volunteer Fund WCVA - Landfili EXPENSES Salaries & Wages Training Covid Relief Community Support Staff & Volunteer Expenses Equipment Evaluation Capital Development Projects and Activities Maintenance Marketing Sessional Staff Foodshare Other Costs Closing Balance at 31st March 2024 |
2023 | |||
| 390533 411075 202600 1924 0 2890 5276 4078 132789 22508 0 1930 12044 4444 165 390648 |
0 390533 285536 52275 463350 390838 202600 213338 1924 2667 0 4188 2890 3005 5276 6771 4078 5000 132789 29104 22508 35973 0 0 1930 2705 12044 15068 4444 0 165 202 0 390648 318021 |
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| 20427 | 52275 72702 72817 |
The HWB Torfaen
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31st March 2024
| Assets 2024 Restricted Current Assets - Current Bank Account 20427 20427 Liabilities 0 Net Assets at 31st March 2024 20427 |
Assets 2024 Restricted Current Assets - Current Bank Account 20427 20427 Liabilities 0 Net Assets at 31st March 2024 20427 |
2024 | 2024 2024 Unrestricted Total 52275 72702 52275 72702 0 0 52275 72702 |
2023 Total 72817 72817 |
2023 |
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| Total | |||||
| 0 | 0 | ||||
| 20427 | 72817 |
The HWB Torfaen
Notes to the Accounts
INCOME
RESTRICTED FUNDS
The HWB received the following restricted funds for the year ended 31st March 2024
| Moondance Foundation Torfaen County Borough Council Grant CF Wales Pobl Trust WCVA National Lottery Fund Heritage Lottery CLCC CAF UK Youth HWB Torfaen Total |
11000 Camera project and casual staff wages costs 19550 Grant to build a new permanent home for, develop the resilience of our Foodshare 10000 Activity and project costs for Blaenavon Open access youth club, suppoting over 200 young people and delivering over 150sessions per year. 500 Gardening and Community project 52996 Grant to develop Woodland Road site to become energy efficient and meet the needs of our communities. Grant includes solar panels and bike scheme. 181050 Revenue and Large - scale capital build at Woodland Road Cwmbran 25093 Final Draw Down of World Heritage Youth Ambassador Grant 50000 Croesyceiliog and Llanyravon Community Council Annual Contribution for the rnning costs of Woodland Road 53 32 Expenses for Heritage Day for refreshments and snacks for 50+ volunteers using the HWB as a base for the event. 32415 Young Minds Project. This is funding for year 2 of a 3 year project, the provision is to improve mental health and wellbeing for young people in Blaenavon. 7875 Wages and salary costs 390532 32 |
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The HWB Torfaen
Annual Accounts
Year ended 31st March 2024
The HWB Torfaen
Year Ended 31st March 2024
Index
Independent Examiners Report Trustees Report Financial Accounts Statement of Assets & Liabilities
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE HWB TORFAEN
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider
that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Ac and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
-
Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
-
To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Chairity Commission (under section 145(5)(b)of the Charities Act, and
-
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Char Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the char and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideratio any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as truste concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence tha would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts prese a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention to indicate that:
(1) Accounts have not been kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
(2) The accounts do not accord with such records.
(3) Where accounts are prepared on an accruals basis, whether they fail to comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006,or are not consistent with the Charities SORP (FRS 102)
(4) Any matter which the examiner believes should be drawn to the attention of the reader to gain a proper understanding of the accounts.
Signed - S Lewis Susan Lewis FCCA 6 Park Road Newbridge Newport. NP11 4RF
Date: 16th January 2025
The HWB Torfaen
| Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024 | Restricted 2024 20542 0 53 10000 0 50000 0 25093 7875 11000 181050 0 500 19550 0 32415 0 13727 39270 |
Unrestricted Total Total 2024 2024 2023 52275 72817 105302 0 50300 53 0 10000 0 0 219 50000 52000 0 20000 25093 73694 7875 0 11000 0 181050 21750 0 7578 500 0 19550 1500 0 500 32415 35200 0 500 13727 22295 39270 0 |
Total | |
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Opening Balance at 1st April 2023 INCOME BBC Children in Need CAF CF Wales Covid Relief Donation Croesyceiliog & Llanyravon Community Council Garfield West Foundation Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) HWB Torfaen Moondance National Lottery Fund Padel Centred Ltd Pobl Trust Torfaen CBC TVA youth Grant UK Youth Grant Unison WCVA - Volunteer Fund WCVA - Landfili EXPENSES Salaries & Wages Training Covid Relief Community Support Staff & Volunteer Expenses Equipment Evaluation Capital Development Projects and Activities Maintenance Marketing Sessional Staff Foodshare Other Costs Closing Balance at 31st March 2024 |
2023 | |||
| 390533 411075 202600 1924 0 2890 5276 4078 132789 22508 0 1930 12044 4444 165 390648 |
0 390533 285536 52275 463350 390838 202600 213338 1924 2667 0 4188 2890 3005 5276 6771 4078 5000 132789 29104 22508 35973 0 0 1930 2705 12044 15068 4444 0 165 202 0 390648 318021 |
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| 20427 | 52275 72702 72817 |
The HWB Torfaen
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31st March 2024
| Assets 2024 Restricted Current Assets - Current Bank Account 20427 20427 Liabilities 0 Net Assets at 31st March 2024 20427 |
Assets 2024 Restricted Current Assets - Current Bank Account 20427 20427 Liabilities 0 Net Assets at 31st March 2024 20427 |
2024 | 2024 2024 Unrestricted Total 52275 72702 52275 72702 0 0 52275 72702 |
2023 Total 72817 72817 |
2023 |
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| Total | |||||
| 0 | 0 | ||||
| 20427 | 72817 |
The HWB Torfaen
Notes to the Accounts
INCOME
RESTRICTED FUNDS
The HWB received the following restricted funds for the year ended 31st March 2024
| Moondance Foundation Torfaen County Borough Council Grant CF Wales Pobl Trust WCVA National Lottery Fund Heritage Lottery CLCC CAF UK Youth HWB Torfaen Total |
11000 Camera project and casual staff wages costs 19550 Grant to build a new permanent home for, develop the resilience of our Foodshare 10000 Activity and project costs for Blaenavon Open access youth club, suppoting over 200 young people and delivering over 150sessions per year. 500 Gardening and Community project 52996 Grant to develop Woodland Road site to become energy efficient and meet the needs of our communities. Grant includes solar panels and bike scheme. 181050 Revenue and Large - scale capital build at Woodland Road Cwmbran 25093 Final Draw Down of World Heritage Youth Ambassador Grant 50000 Croesyceiliog and Llanyravon Community Council Annual Contribution for the rnning costs of Woodland Road 53 32 Expenses for Heritage Day for refreshments and snacks for 50+ volunteers using the HWB as a base for the event. 32415 Young Minds Project. This is funding for year 2 of a 3 year project, the provision is to improve mental health and wellbeing for young people in Blaenavon. 7875 Wages and salary costs 390532 32 |
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