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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/08/2024 Period start date To 31/72025 Period end date
Charity name:Action for Abercynon Memorial Pool
Charity registration number:1178381
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Abercynon and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or othe leisure time occupation f or children up to the age of eleven and their family/carers who have need for such facilities by reason of their age in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants |
| 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 |
The Charity manage the Abercynon Memorial Padding Pool under the terms of a licence from RCT the Local Authority The Pool his open for up to six weeks dueing the school summer holidays, there is no charge for it’s use. Throughout the the Charity when exercising it’s powers or duties had regard to the Charity Commission's Public Benefit Guide when relevant |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | See above |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers 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 | Preparing for and managing the day to day running of the pool including the training of volunteers. The Pool provides outside fun for children One session a week is set aside for a “ quiet session” for autistic children theri family/ carers to enjoy the pool |
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Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other | The pool was not able to open on a regular basis because of structural |
problems
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Charity has a policy of holding £10,000 as a reserve which covers the cost of any repairs to the pool, The Pool is very old and deteriorates every year so the Charity also has a policy to build up reserves so that in future the pool can be renovated |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | See above |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | By resolution of the Board |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Parnnuala 1.51 |
Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Action for Abercynon War Memorial Pool |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1178318 |
| Charity’s principal address | 144 Abercynon Road Abercynon CF45 4ND |
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 |
Nam e of pers on (or body ) entitl ed to appo int trust ee (if any) |
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| Elaine)’Reilly | |||||
| Susie Riggott | |||||
| Cerys Lock | |||||
| ooe | Kyle Tansill | Secretary | |||
| Lisa Hillman | Treasurer | ||||
| Zoe Davies | |||||
| Natasha Jones | |||||
| John Bradwick | Chair | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name none
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| none | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for None safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) |
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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.
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Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) John Bradwick
Full name(s) John Edward
Bradwick
Position (eg Chair
Secretary, Chair,
etc)
Date
09/07/2026
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