2022-12-31-accounts - The Llangiwg Trust

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 01 2022 To 31 12 2022

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name The Llangiwg Trust Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1184522 Charity's principal address 32 Min-y-Rhos Ystradgynlais Swansea Postcode SA9 1QR

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)
Julie Butler	Chair		Trustees
Johanna Lukas	Secretary		Trustees
John Williams			Trustees
Ruth Littler			Trustees
Esther Toye			Trustees
Meiriona Davies		17.10.22 - 31.12.22	Trustees

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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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)
Type of adviser Name Address
Surveyor	Trevor Francis	12 Dulais Fach Road, Tonna, Neath, SA11 3JW
Accounts/auditor	Andrew Toye	33 Cwmtawe Road, Ystradgynlais, SA9 1QU

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Foundation Constitution dated July 22nd, 2019 Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Trustees are appointed by existing trustees. Trustee selection methods

(eg. trust, association, company)
(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
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

a) To conserve and preserve for the public benefit the former St Ciwg's Church, Llangiwg, Ynysmeudwy. b) To advance the education of the public in the history, culture and natural environment of Llangiwg and surrounding area. c) To further or benefit the residents of Llangiwg and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said residents and local authorities, voluntary and other organisations, in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation, with the objective of improving conditions of life for the residents.

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In planning their activities for the year the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit at their trustee meetings.

The main activities are as follows:

Ensuring that the former Llangiwg Church, a listed building of historic significance, is maintained and remains accessible to the general public by opening it for tours and visits as regularly as possible, and by making it available to anyone as a 'peaceful space' for meditation/quiet time sessions.

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)

Developing a programme of talks, lectures and other projects about all aspects of Llangiwg and its environs, along with accompanying educational material.
Providing a unique rural venue for events and activities that benefit the local community, and which, in particular, enable the continuity of much valued local cultural traditions (eg. the Mari Lwyd at New Year).

In carrying out the above, the Trust organises and promotes a programme of events itself, both at Llangiwg and elsewhere in the area, and also engages with other local organisations and individuals who are interested in using the building for recreational and educational purposes relating, in particular, to the arts, health and well-being, and environmental awareness.

To facilitate these activities the Trust is currently committed to working towards taking on a long-term lease of the building and becoming wholly responsible for maintaining its historic fabric for the benefit of present and future generations.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

The trustees are supported by a small group of volunteers who help organise and promote the Trust's activities, contribute to events, and assist with the on-going maintenance of both the church and churchyard grounds. Advice on matters relating to the building is provided by historic buildings consultant and surveyor Mr Trevor Francis, who has a longstanding knowledge and experience of the site.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main The first half of 2022 once again saw the trust unable to open the building achievements of the charity for events and community activities owing to the on-going risk of Covid during the year and the resulting restrictions. In January and February, however, the trust was able to undertake woodwork repairs to the interior and exterior of the church, thanks to a 75% grant of £3,690 from CADW, under its Historic Buildings Maintenance and Repair Capital Grant Programme 2021-22, a scheme which, owing to the pandemic, was offering financial help to listed buildings used as community centres. By the end of February, part of the floor in the nave had been replaced and new weatherboards had been installed on the east and west gables. These works cost a total of £5,136, of which approx. 25% was covered by a generous donation to the trust. In June, when Covid restrictions were lifted, the charity re-opened the church for community events, firstly for an open day to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, which was attended by some 25 visitors and volunteers. The annual St Ciwg's Day picnic followed at the end of June and proved to be one of the highlights of the year, with a marvellous performance by the local Ospreys Supporters Choir. For the first time in over two years, the church was full, with well over 60 people in attendance. The trustees opened the church on almost every Sunday afternoon throughout the summer so that the public could once again access the building. The church was also opened for private visits, for example to remember specific family occasions, eg. a wedding anniversary, or for special visits to graves. In August the trust held a 'Quiet Hour on the Hill' meditation event, which was attended by 12 people. In the autumn and winter the church was open to the public at least once a month, and two family birthday parties took place there. In September, the trust held its first creative writing workshop presented by a local writer, which drew 15 participants. At Christmas, they put on a small music event, ably supported by local folk singers and an a cappella group, The Eclectics, which was attended by over 20 visitors and volunteers. Although it became clear that it would take time to re-build audience and visitor numbers following Covid, the trust was once again able to raise funds through inviting donations from people attending events. Their total receipts in 2022 of £5,584 also included the grant from CADW, other donations, and subscriptions to a newly launched associate membership scheme, aimed at building a core of support for the trust's activities. (Regarding outgoings, it should be noted that in 2022 a temporary credit balance of several hundred pounds was built up with a new electricity supplier, who initially overestimated the trust's electricity usage - this was subsequently adjusted and a refund issued in 2023).

In the latter part of 2022 the trustees re-affirmed their objective of taking on a long-term (25-year) lease of the building during 2023, this matter having been put on hold as a result of the pandemic.

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Section E Financial review

Cash funds at year end 31/12/22 were £357 (plus a credit balance for Brief statement of the electricity - see above). Trustees aim to achieve a level of reserves that charity’s policy on reserves covers six months' running costs In the event of loss of income and any unforeseen expenditure, and in particular against the risk of the building being closed for longer than expected for repair or restoration work.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

N/A

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) J. Butler R. Littler Full name(s) JULIE BUTLER RUTH LITTLER Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chair Trustee Date 25.10.2023

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The Llangiwg Trust 1184522 Receipts andpayments accounts For the period from 01/01/22 To 31/12/22	The Llangiwg Trust	The Llangiwg Trust	The Llangiwg Trust	1184522
	For the period from	01/01/22	To	31/12/22

Section A Receipts and payments	Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ A1 Receipts Membership 70 Event ticket sales - Donations –general 275 Donations – website 49 Donations – other 1,500 Grants(CADW) 3,690 - - *Sub total(Gross income for AR)5,584* A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - Sub total - Total receipts 5,584 A3 Payments Food & drink at events - Raffleprizes - Cleaningmaterials - Stationery - Gift for former Trustee - Public Liabilityinsurance 153 Electricity 850 Website costs 49 Buildingmaintenance 5,136 - Sub total 6,188 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) Fixtures & Fittings - - Sub total - Total payments 6,188 *Net of receipts/(payments)* - 604 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end 961 *Cash funds this year end* 357		Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ 70 - 275 49 1,500 3,690 - - 5,584 - - - 5,584 - - - - - 153 850 49 5,136 - 6,188 - - - 6,188 - 604 - 961 357
Food & drink at events	-
Raffleprizes	-
Cleaningmaterials	-
Stationery	-
Gift for former Trustee	-
Public Liabilityinsurance	153
Electricity	850
Website costs	49
Buildingmaintenance	5,136
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**Sub total **	6,188

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
Fixtures & Fittings	-
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*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
	- 604	-	-	- 604
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	961	-	-	961
	357	-	-	357

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the	end of the period	end of the period	end of the period	end of the period	end of the period	end of the period	end of the period	end of the period
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Categories		Details					funds
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B1 Cash funds		Cash in hand						2				-
		Cash in bank						355				-

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				*Total cash funds*				357				-
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	Details					Fund to which belongs		asset				Cost (optional)
B4 Assets retained for the		2x fire extinguishers			Unrestricted funds							57
charity’s own use		1x padlock			Unrestricted funds							17
		2x torch			Unrestricted funds							8
		1x broom			Unrestricted funds							4

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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees				Signature				Print		Name
	J. Butler						JULIE		BUTLER
	R. Littler						RUTH		LITTLER

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

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278 295 - 666 961

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