Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 August 2024 Period start date To 1[st] August 2025 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
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| SORP reference | ||
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| 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). Around 25% -30% 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 200 food parcels.
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| 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 | £194,235.05 |
| 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. |
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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. |
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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 | 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) |
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| 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
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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) Pierre Cornlouer Full name(s) Steven Knapik Position (eg Secretary, Chair Trustee Chair, etc) Date 15/09/25 15/09/25
Creations of Cymru Film and Media Ltd Suite 2, The Little Theatre, Upper Coronation Street, Tredegar, NP22 3TS Company Number: 10495290
Financial Year 1st December 2023 - 30th November 2024 Income and Expenditure
| Current Year ended30/11/2024 |
Previous Year ended30/11/2023 |
Current Year ended30/11/2024 |
Previous Year ended30/11/2023 |
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| Bank Balance B/fwd Income Income Resources: Grants Training/Staff Donations Bank Interest Media Services Misc Restricted income Resources: Various grants Total Income for year |
211,792.35 99,304.63 - 403.84 91.18 50,032.14 1,413.12 |
179,524.74 94,068.00 7,294.00 100.00 49.65 8,650.00 12,727.13 |
Notes 1 to 4 |
Expenditure Training Admin / Accounts Salaries Promotional Utilities Equipment Consultancy Children in Need Sundry Big Lottery Fund expenditure PAYE Repairs Insurance Total Expenditure for year Net Profit/(Loss) for the Year |
21,750.00 18,679.72 93,072.34 - 892.49 38,582.01 - 2,127.05 13,078.06 4,775.91 3,311.81 555.91 |
2,000.00 40,709.14 85,496.62 426.00 4,316.89 9,362.12 4,300.00 - 6,074.00 10,893.40 - - - |
| 151,244.91 17,540.00 |
122,888.78 72,957.00 |
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| 168,784.91 | 195,845.78 | |||||
| 196,825.30 28,040.39 - |
163,578.17 32,267.61 |
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| Total Income | 380,577.26 | 375,370.52 | Bank at 30th November 2024 | 183,751.96 | 211,792.35 | |
| Notes to the Financial Statements: 1 2 3 4 Signed (by one or two trustees) on behalf of all the trustees: Signature: Print Name: Date of Approval: |
Restricted grant received from the Big Lottery Fund for Over Restricted grant received from the Postcode Lottery = £450 Restricted grant from Leeds University for film Project = £0 Restricted grant from Main Grants for Queens Ballroom = £0 |
60s Club =£13,040.00 0.00 |
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| Steven Knapik | ||||||
| 22/10/2025 |
Creations of Cymru Film and Media Ltd Suite 2, The Little Theatre, Upper Coronation Street, Tredegar, NP22 3TS Company Number: 10495290
Financial Year 1st December 2023 - 30th November 2024
| Balance Sheet | Current Year ended30/11/2024 |
Current Year ended30/11/2024 |
Previous Year ended30/11/2023 |
Previous Year ended30/11/2023 |
Notes 1 2 4 1 to 4 |
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| Assets Fixed Assets: Equipment Office Furniture Current Assets: Bank Account Big Lottery Fund bank account Active Saver Postcode Queens Debtors/prepayments Total Assets Liabilities Current Liabilities: Creditors Taxation Long Term Liabilities Total Liabilities Total Assets less Liabilities Equity Unrestricted Reserves Restricted Reserves (Big Lottery Fund) |
78,922.48 5,673.41 |
84,595.89 184,059.61 |
40,340.47 5,673.41 |
46,013.88 211,792.35 |
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| 107,659.24 4,080.74 8,174.00 53,999.81 9,838.17 307.65 |
139,665.96 4,118.80 8,054.92 50,018.00 9,934.67 - |
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| 1,180.00 3,575.64 |
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| 268,655.50 | 257,806.23 | |||||
| 4,755.64 | - - |
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| - | - | |||||
| 4,755.64 | - | |||||
| 263,899.86 | 257,806.23 | |||||
| 194,235.05 69,664.81 |
191,834.78 65,971.45 |
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| 263,899.86 | 257,806.23 |
Notes to the Financial Statements:
Restricted grant received from the Big Lottery Fund for Over 60s Club. Restricted grant received from the Postcode Lottery Restricted grant from Leeds University for film Project.
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Restricted grant from Main Grants for Queens Ballroom.
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Signed (by one or two trustees) on behalf of all the trustees:
Signature:
Print Name:
Date of Approval:
| Grant | B'fwd at 01.12.22 | Incoming | Outgoing | C'fwd at 30.11.23 |
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| BigLotteryFund | 1,972.20 | 13,040.00 | 10,893.40 | 4,118.80 |
| Postcode Lottery | - | 50,000.00 | 32.00 | 49,968.00 |
| Leeds University | 2,000.00 | - | - | 2,000.00 |
| Main Grants | - | 9,917.00 | 32.35 | 9,884.65 |
| 65971.45 |
| Grant | B'fwd at 01.12.23 | Incoming | Outgoing | C'fwd at 30.11.24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BigLotteryFund | 4,118.90 | 13,040.00 | 13,078.06 | 4,080.84 |
| Postcode Lottery | 49,968.00 | 4,500.00 | 672.18 | 53,795.82 |
| Leeds University | 2,000.00 | - | - | 2,000.00 |
| Main Grants | 9,884.65 | - | 96.50 | 9,788.15 |
| 69664.81 |
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Steven Knapik
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Creations of Cymru Film and Media Ltd On accounts for the year 30/11/2024 Charity no 1185869 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30 / 11 / 2024.
Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
| Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: |
Date: | 22/10/2025 |
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| Cooper Healey Audit Services Ltd | ||
| ACCA | ||
| Cooper Healey Audit Services Ltd | ||
| Rabart House, Pontsarn Road | ||
| Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2TN |
October 2018
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
October 2018
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