Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 August 2023 Period start date To 1[st] August 2024 Period end date
Charity name: Creations of Cymru Film & Media
Charity registration number: 1185869
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 | We operate community beneficial projects. Promote appreciation of the arts and crafts and their associated technologies. Educate the public (especially young people) by encouraging the creative participation in the arts and crafts of film and media. Educate the public in the heritage of Blaenau Gwent and it’s unique industrial past by researching and creating documentary film and media and related activities. Enhance the well being of the community. Support the community throughout the pandemic. |
| 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 Blaenau Gwent Film Academy. We provide training in media for Children aged 7-18, including filmmaking, script writing, acting. The Over 60’s Social Club-We engage and run activities for those prone to loneliness in Blaenau Gwent. These activities include trips to the cinema, restaurants, music events and museums. Our main aim is to help with social cohesion and wellbeing. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity |
Para 1.18 | Yes |
Commission on public benefit
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | 10 Volunteers helps with the Social Club on events. 5-10 Volunteers aid the tutors at Film Academy |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | The Film Academy engages around 200 young people every week with no charges to families. With the focus in education of media, our students create films (many award- winning). We are linked with Trinity Collage in London, who moderates their work as part of the Arts Awards program, so every child gets a qualification. Around 25% of our members has additional learning needs. The very popular Over 60’s Social Club (in partnership with other community groups) have around 180 members with free entry to members. Every two weeks we hold events that have a direct positive benefit. The film events are very popular as are music days. We find this beneficial to wellbeing especially to members who suffer from dementia as they find classic films and music help against memory loss. Throughout the winter we initiated a warm hub in our offices for those in need of a warm space and became a food bank |
where those in desperate need of food could collect an emergency food parcel. To date Cymru Creations have handed out approximately 100 food parcels.
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 |
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 company reserves the right to hold reserves in case some funding applications are rejected and the company can run on reserves or expand on current projects. Money is also held in restricted reserves for future projects. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £257806.23 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Leaving the EU has resulted in other organisations looking at similar funders and the market has become more competitive. Cymru Creations have a back up plan for the business should this become an issue. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
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where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Applied for funds such as The National Lottery, Postcode Lottery and Police Crime Commissioners fund. |
| 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 | A detailed constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO and Limited Company |
| 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 | We have a number of admission procedures including a nomination process and proof that a certain level of expertise or skillset is required. Then a vote will be carried out. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Creations of Cymru Film & Media |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | Cymru Creations |
| Registered charity number | 1185869 |
| Charity’s principal address | Cymru Creations, Suite 2, The Little Theatre Upper Coronation Street Tredegar NP22 3TS |
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 |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Knapik MBE |
Chair person | |||
| Ralph Rockman | ||||
| Kevin Davidge | ||||
| Pierre Cornlouer | ||||
– 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 N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
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 |
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| Steven Knapik | Pierre Cornlouer | |
Chair |
Trustee | |
| 27/08/24 27/08/24 |
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| 27/08/24 |
Creatlons of Cymru Film and Media Ltd Suite 2, The Llttle Theatre, Upper Coronatlon Street. Tredegar. NP22 3TS Com an Number- 10495290 Rnanclal Year 1st December 2022-30th November 2023 Income and Ex enditure Bank Balance Bld 179,524.74 Income nditure Notes Income Resources: Grants Training/Staff Donations Bank Interest Media Service5 Misc 94068.00 7294.00 Training Admin IAccounts Salaries Promotiorkal Utilities Equipment Consultancy Children in Need Sundry Big Lottery Fund expenditure Total Expenditure for year 2000.00 40709.14 85496.62 426.00 4316.89 9362.12 4300.00 0.00 loo.00 49.65 8650.00 12727.13 122888.78 Restricted Income Resources: Various grants Total Income for year 72957.00 195845.78 Ito4 6074.00 10893.40 163578.17 Net ProfitllLossl for the Year 32267.61 Total Income 375370.52 Bank at 30th November 2023 211792.35 Notes to theFlnanclalStotements.' Restricted grant receivedfrom the Big Lottery Fundfor Over 60$ Club =£13040 Restricted grant receivedfrom the Postcode Lottery-£50,000 Restricted grantfrom Leeds Universityforfilm Project-£0 Restricted grontfrom Main Grontsfor Queens Ballroom =£9.917. Signed (by one or two trustees) on behalf of all the trustees: Signature: Print Name.. Steven Knapik Date of Approval.. 27th August 2024
Big LotteryFund Postcode Lottery Leeds Universitv Main Grants 1972.20 0.00 2000.00 0.00 13040.00 50000.00 0.00 10893.40 32.00 4118.80 49968.00 2000.00 9884.65 65971.45 0.00 9917.00 32.35 Signed (by oneor two trustees) on behalf of all thetrustees: Signature: Print Name.. Steven Knapik Date of Approval.. 27th Asjgust 2024
Creatlons of Cymru Fllm and Medla Ltd Sulte 2,The Llttle Theatre, Upper Coronatlon Street. Tredegar. NP22 3TS Com an Number: 10495290 nnanclaSYear 1st December2022-30th November 2023 Income and Ex endlture Bank Balance B/fwd 179,524.74 Income Ex nditure Notes Income Resources: Grant5 Trai ning/Staff Donation5 Bank Interest Media Service5 Misc 94068.00 7294.00 Training Admin / Accounts Salarie5 Promotional Utilities Equipment Consultancv Children in Need Sundry Big Lottery Fund expenditure Total Expendlture for year 2000.00 40709.14 85496.62 426.00 4316.89 9362.12 4300.00 0.00 6074.00 10893.40 163578.17 loo.00 49.65 8650.00 12727.13 122888.78 Restrlcted Income Resources: Various grants Total Income for year 72957.00 195845.78 Ito4 Net Profit/lLossl for the Year 32267.61 Total Income 375370.52 Bankat 30th November 2023 211792.35 Notesto theFinunciulStotements.' Restricted gront receivedfrom theBig LotteryFundforOver605 Club-£13040 Restricted gront receivedfrom thePostcode Lottery=£50,000 Restricted grontfrom Leeds Universitvforfilm Project=£O Restricted grontfrom Moin Grantsfor Queens Bollroom =E9,917. Signed (by one or two trustees) on behalf of all thetrustees= Signature.. Print Name: steven Knapik Date of Approval: 27th August 2024
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustee61 members of Charity Name Creations of Cymru Film and Media Ltd On accounts for the year ended 3011112023 Charity no {rf any) 1185869 Sot out on pages Iremembgr to in¢lude the page numbers of addlllonal sheeL51 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounls of the above charity (°the Trusl.) for the year ended 3011112022. Responslbllities and As the charity trustees of the Twst. you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (°the A¢r). I report in respect of my exarnination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed Ihe applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5Xb) of th8 Act. I have completed my examinalion. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material resped.. acwunting records bvere not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. Independent examinaS statement I have no Gon¢ems and have come across no other matters in ¢onnection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be 8¢hed. Slgned: Date: 23.08.2024 Name: Annette Edwards R•levant pr¢)fesslonal qualification(s) or body (If any): ACCA studenupart qualffied Address: 34 Stockton Way Tredegar Gwent NP22 3EN Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight fflatters of concern {see CC32, Independent examination of charlty accounts- directions and guidance for examiners). IER October 2018
Give hgre brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018