2024-12-31-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 2024 To 31 12 2024

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 12 Rhestr Fawr Ystradgynlais Swansea Postcode SA9 1LD

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	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	Treasurer	Trustees
Meiriona Davies		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 programmes of talks and lectures and other projects about all aspects of Llangiwg, its history 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) and encourage creativity.

In carrying out the above, the Trust organises and promotes programmes 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 has now taken on a 25-year lease of the building, thus helping to preserve and conserve its historic fabric for the benefit of present and future generations.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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

The trustees are supported by a core group of volunteers who help organise and promote the Trust's activities, contribute to events, help with fundraising 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 long-standing knowledge and experience of the site.

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

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Section D Achievements and performance

On March 1st, 2024, the Trust achieved a significant milestone by signing Summary of the main a 25-year lease on Llangiwg Church, confirming its commitment to achievements of the charity preserving this heritage asset for the community well into the 21st during the year century. On March 2nd about 50 people gathered at Llangiwg to enjoy a magnificent St David's celebration concert given by local male voice choir, Cor y Gyrlais. On March 15th a monument recording workshop provided by the Glamorgan Gwent Archaeological Trust was held at Llangiwg, enabling 15 participants to learn more about its burial ground, how to identify and record inscriptions and develop a plan of the churchyard. An Easter Open Day was held in April, during which trustees offered guided tours and refreshments to 25 - 30 visitors, as well as signing up subscribers to their membership scheme, the Friends of Llangiwg Trust. This was launched in 2022-23 to help with the running costs of the church. During 2024, the Trust saw an increase in members - 46 in total. In May the Trust held another very successful Calan Mai event, this time hosting a talk by local author Dewi Bowen on his book 'Hunting the Wild Megalith', in which he mapped his journey through South Wales exploring ancient sites. Attended by about 30 people, this event also included poetry reading in the churchyard by the writer Tim Sime. In June and July the Trust opened the church on weekday afternoons for 'quiet half-hours', and at the end of June held their annual St Ciwg's Day picnic. This proved to be a highlight of the year, as well as a successful fundraising event, with 53 people in attendance. Pontardawe choir Cor Con Brio delighted picnickers with a wonderfully varied programme of music, and there were enough people to hold hands right around the building - an annual tradition known as 'clipping the church'. In June the Trust succeeded in gaining a grant of £16,000 from Neath Port Talbot Council's Heritage, Culture, Tourism and Events (HCTE) Fund to restore the Georgian panelling along the south wall of the church, a project which also included damp proofing measures and floor and wall repairs. This work was successfully undertaken by local building contractor Paul Griffiths between August - November, under the supervision of the trust's surveyor, Trevor Francis. Before closing the church for work, the Trust held a members' afternoon on August 17th, when trustee John Williams gave an illustrated talk on the panelling project and all the conservation work completed since the church passed into community hands in 2007. John gave a similar talk at an open meeting held by the Trust at Pontardawe Heritage Centre in November, when trustees were also able to outline future plans for improving community facilities at Llangiwg. The church was re-opened on November 30th at a celebratory event attended by 55 people, during which local MP David Chadwick 'unveiled' the restored panelling. As the HTCE grant was to be paid in arrears, the trust benefitted from a supporter's loan totalling £5,800 to cover upfront project costs. Apart from grants, the charity raised its other funds through membership subscriptions and fundraising/inviting donations at events, which brought in a total of £2,535. December proved to be a busy month, with a winter recital performed by two talented young musicians, a festive storytelling event held by a local creative writing group and the Mari Lwyd gathering on New Year's Eve, activities which attracted audiences totalling nearly 100 people.

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Section D Achievements and performance

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Section E Financial review

Cash funds at year end 31/12/24 were £7,485, of which £5,800 was a Brief statement of the supporter's loan, due in 2025, to cover upfront costs of the grant-funded charity’s policy on reserves Georgian panelling project completed in 2024. Trustees aim to achieve a level of reserves that 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

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

E. Toye Signature(s) J. Butler ESTHER TOYE Full name(s) JULIE BUTLER Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair Treasurer etc) Date 24.9.2025

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1184522 Receipts and payments accounts

The Llangiwg Trust

For the period 01/01/24 31/12/24 To from

Section A Receipts and payments

Section A Receipts and payments	Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ A1 Receipts Membership 296 Donations – J Williams – roof repair - Donations – E Griffiths –general - Donations – E Griffiths – website - Donations – E Toye –general - Donations –general 1,525 Raffle 531 Grants(NPTCBC) 20,662 Sale ofplants 147 Sale of books 36 Loan – E Griffiths re NPTgrant 5,800 - *Sub total(Gross income for AR)28,997* A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - Sub total - Total receipts 28,997 A3 Payments Food & drink at events - Panelling project 15,999 Events 244 Cleaningmaterials - Stationery - Legal costs re lease 1,188 Public Liabilityinsurance 1,009 Buildings & contents insurance 590 Electricity 139 Website costs 3,600 Buildingmaintenance - Loan repayment 960 Sundries 10 - Sub total 23,739 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) Fixtures & Fittings 46 IT equipment - - Sub total 46 Total payments 23,785 *Net of receipts/(payments)* 5,212 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end 2,273 *Cash funds this year end* 7,485		Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £
				296
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				1,525
				531
				20,662
				147
				36
				5,800
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				28,997

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				28,997

Food & drink at events	-			-
Panelling project	15,999			15,999
Events	244			244
Cleaningmaterials	-			-
Stationery	-			-
Legal costs re lease	1,188			1,188
Public Liabilityinsurance	1,009			1,009
Buildings & contents insurance	590			590
Electricity	139			139
Website costs	3,600			3,600
Buildingmaintenance	-			-
Loan repayment	960			960
Sundries	10			10
	-			-
**Sub total **	23,739			23,739

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
Fixtures & Fittings	46			46
IT equipment	-			-
	-			-
**Sub total **	46			46
*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
				23,785

	5,212	-	-	5,212
	-	-	-	-
	2,273	-	-	2,273
	7,485	-	-	7,485

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

12/09/2025

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	end of	end of	the period	the period	the period	the period	the period
						Unrestricted						Restricted funds
Categories		Details					funds
							to nearest		£			to nearest £
B1 Cash funds		Cash in hand							383			-
		Cash in bank						7,102				-

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				*Total cash funds*				7,485				-
			(agree	balances with receipts and payments
				account(s))	OK						OK
						Unrestricted						Restricted funds
							funds
	Details						to nearest		£			to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets									-			-

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	Details					Fund to which belongs			asset			Cost (optional)
B3 Investment assets												-

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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
		1x Epson HD projector			Unrestricted funds							609
		1x Wheelchair		ramp	Unrestricted funds							140
		1x First Aid kit			Unrestricted funds							20
		1x Heater			Unrestricted funds							25

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						Fund to which						Amount due
	Details					liability		relates				(optional)
B5 Liabilities		E Griffiths re NPT grant			NPT		Grant					5,800

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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees				Signature					Print	Name

	J. Butler							JULIE BUTLER
	E. Toye							ESTHER				TOYE

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

12/09/2025

CC16a

Last year

to the nearest £

180 250 24 49 37 1,139 107 - - - 961 - 2,747

2,747

38 - 100 7 202 - 153 - - 744 49 250 - 26 - 81

140 609 - 81 2,666 - 357 3,023

CCXX R3 accounts (SS)

12/09/2025

Endowment funds to nearest £

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Date of approval

27.5.2025 27.5.2025

CCXX R4 accounts (SS)

12/09/2025

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 01 2024 To 31 12 2024

Section A Reference and administration details

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	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	Treasurer	Trustees
Meiriona Davies		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

(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

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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.

Developing programmes of talks and lectures and other projects about all aspects of Llangiwg, its history 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) and encourage creativity.

To facilitate these activities the Trust has now taken on a 25-year lease of the building, thus helping to preserve and conserve its historic fabric for the benefit of present and future generations.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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

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Section D Achievements and performance

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Section E Financial review

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

E. Toye Signature(s) J. Butler ESTHER TOYE Full name(s) JULIE BUTLER Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair Treasurer etc) Date 24.9.2025

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