Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 06/04/23 To 05/04/2024
Charity name: Cylch Meithrin Bronllwyn
Charity registration number: 1183337
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The object of the CIO [is]to advance and promote the education of mainly but not exclusively pre-school children in Rhondda Cynon Taff through the medium of the Welsh language. |
| 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 main activities undertaken at the setting are to provide education and childcare for pre- school children through the medium of welsh. The setting strives to keep fees as low as possible in order for as many families to access the service. In order to help with this we are registered with ESTYN, flying start and the 30 hour childcare for Wales offer. The setting also offers support, guidance and advice for families. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees are aware of the guidance and have taken it into account when making decisions |
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 | • setting has kept childcare fees as low as possible • we have continued to receive good reports from parents/families. • The setting is at capacity • The setting has continued its journey with the curiosity approach. • Numerous training courses completed. • Staff are still implementing the new curriculum for Wales. • Staff are implementing ALN reform. • Garden improvements • Signed up to period dignity to receive free sanitary products for the community. • Provide support and guidance for families. |
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 | The setting is sought after and currently has a waiting list. The setting is financially stable, and is making enough money to cover the running and costs of the charity. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We hold £1000 in reserve, to be reviewed annually. We hold this in the event of unexpected costs/damage etc. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £1000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity 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 | Foundation model 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 | Cylch Meithrin Bronllwyn (“the appointing body”) may appoint 3 charity trustees. Any appointment must be made at a meeting held according to the ordinary practice of the appointing body. Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a term of 2 years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. |
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 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name
cylchmeithrinbronllwyn@yahoo.co.uk
| Other name the charity uses | |
|---|---|
| Registered charity number | 1183337 |
| Charity’s principal address | Colwyn road Gelli CF41 7NW |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Thomas | ||||
| Lisa Williams | ||||
| FinleyPower | ||||
– 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)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| 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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
F Power | I.Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| Finley Power | Irene Thomas | |
Trustee |
Secretary | |
| 13/01/2025 | ||
| 13/01/2025 |
Accounts for Cylch Meithrin Bronllwyn
| UNION / EXACT | UNION / EXACT | UNION / EXACT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| INCWM /INCOME | BLWYDDYN /YEAR 01.04.2022-31.03.2023 |
BLWYDDYN /YEAR 01.04.2023-31.03.2024 |
BLWYDDYN /YEAR 01.04.2024-31.03.2025 |
| Grant Mudiad Meithrin_Grant_ | |||
| Grant Arian Plant 3 oed /3yr old Education Funding Grant |
27,825 | 19,350 | |
| Grant Cynaladwyedd / Sustainability Grant |
18,463.50 | 20,008.60 | |
| Grant Dechrau’n Deg /Flying Start Grant | 22,670 | 38,916.67 | |
| Grantiau Eraill /Other Grants | 14,270 | 3,000 | |
| Incwm Hyfforddi ac Incwm Cynllun Cyfeirio /Training In- come & Referral Scheme Income |
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| Ffioedd Plant /Children’s Fees | 48,404.66 | 45,000.91 | |
| Codi Arian /Fundraising | 284 | ||
| Rhoddion ag Eraill/ Donations & Sundries |
3,416 | ||
| Cyfanswm Incwm / Income Total A |
135,333.58 | 129,936.28 | |
| Gwariant /Expenditure | BLWYDDYN /YEAR 01.04.2022-01.03.2023 |
BLWYDDYN /YEAR 01.04.2023-31.03.2024 |
BLWYDDYN /YEAR 01.04.20XX-31.03.20XX |
| Cyflogau a Costau TWE/ Salaries and PAYE costs |
93,186.532 | 93,228.33 | |
| Costau Rhent, Gwres ayyb / Rent & Heating Costs etc |
13,305.09 | 15,586.02 | |
| Ffioedd Cofrestru /Registration Fees | |||
| Offer, Nwyddau ag Adnoddau / Equipment Materials & Resources |
10,848.683 | 11,590.91 | |
| Costau Bwyd a Diod /Food & Drink Costs | 16,952.50 | 5428.39 | |
| Codi Arian/Marchnata /Fund- raising/Marketing |
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| Eraill (e.e. hyfforddiant) /Other (e.g. training) | |||
| Cyfanswm Gwariant / Expenditure Total B |
134,292.80 | 125,833.65 | |
| Gweddill (diffyg) am y flwyddyn = A - B Surplus (deficit) for the year C |
4,102.63 | ||
| Arian a’r ddechrau’r flwyddyn (dylid cynnwys cyfanswm pob Cyfrif banc) /Cash at year start (this should include the totals of all bank accounts CH |
3,660.10 | 2,743.77 | |
| Arian ar ddiwedd y flwyddyn = C + CH_Cash_ at Year End D |