TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT / ADRODDIAD BLYNYDDOL YR YMDDIRIEDOLWYR Cylcli Meitlirin Ffesliniog Financial Year / Blwyddyn Ariannol: 01 April 2023 - 31 March 2024 l. Reference and Administrative Detalls / Manylion Cyfeiriadol Charity naiiie / Enw'r elusen: Cylch Meitlirin Ffestiniog Rcgistered charity number / Rhif cofrestredig: 1190084 Principal address / Cyfeiriad: Clwb Chwaraeon Ffestinio& Ffordd Heulo& Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd LL414ND Trustees during 2023/24 / Ymddiriedolwyr yn 2023/24: Manon Roberts Morris- Chair / Cadeirydd Zoe Pritchard- Treasurer / Trysorydd Catrin Davies - Trustee / Ymddiriedolwraig 2. Structure, Governance and Management / Strwythur, Llywodraethu a Rheolaeth The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) operating under a Foundation Model constitution. The trustees are responsible for governance, strategic direction and financial oversight. Mae'r elusen yn Sefydliad Elusennol Corfforedig (CIO) sy'n gweithredu o dan Gyfansoddiad Model Sylfaen. Yr ymddiriedolwyr sy'n gyfrifol am lywodraethu, cyfeiriad strategol a goruchwyliaeth ariannol. There were no changes to the trustees during the year / Ni fu unrhyw newidiadau i'r ymddiriedolwyr yn ystod y flwyddyn.
- Objectives and Artlvities / Amcanion a Gweithgareddau Tlie charity's objective is to provide high-quality Welsh-medium earlyyears education and childcare for pre-school children in the local community. Amcan yr elusen yw darparu addysg feithrin a gofal plant o ansawdd uchel drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg i blant cyii-ysgol yn y gymuned leol. The Cylch operates during term time, Monday to Friday, delivering Foundation Phase provision in line with Care Inspectorate Wales requirements. Mae'r Cylch yn gweithredu yn ystod y tymor ysgol, o ddydd Llun i ddydd Gwener, gan ddarparu darpariaeth Cyfnod Sylfaen yn unol a gofynion Arolygiaeth Gofal Cymru.
- Achlevements and Performance / Cyflawniadau a Pherfforniiad During 2023/24 the charity maintained stable provision and focused on embedding good practice following previous improvements. Yn ystod 2023/24, cynhaliodd yr elusen ddarpariaeth sefydlog a chanolbwyntio ar wreiddio arfer da yn dilyn gwelliannau blaenorol. The Leader remained in post throughout the year, providing continuity and stability. Arhosodd yr Arweinydd yn y swydd drwy gydol y flwyddyn, gan ddarparu parhad a sefydlogrwydd.
- Financial Review (Receipts and Payments) / Adolygiad Ariannol (Derbyniadau a Thaliadau) The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. Paratowyd cyfrifon y flwyddyn ar sail derbyniadau a thaliadau. Opening bank balance at l April 2023 / Balans banc agoriadol ar l Ebrill 2023: £16.958.00 Closing bank balance at 31 March 2024 / Balans banc terfynol ar 31 Mawrth 2024: £11,666.47
Total receipts and total paynients for the year are shown in the accompanying Receipts and Payments accounts. Dangosir cyfanswin y derbyniadau a'r taliadau ar gyfer y flwyddyn yn y cyfrifon Derbyniadau a Thaliadau ategol. 6. Reserves Pollcy / Polisl Cronfeydd Wrth Gefn The trustees aim to maintain adequate reserves to support the ongoing operation of the provision and to manage unforeseen expenditure. Mae'r ymddiriedolwyr yn ceisio cynnal cronfeydd digonol i gefnogi gweithrediad parhaus y ddarpariaeth ac i reoli gwariant annisgwyl. 7. Risk Management / Rheoli Risg The trustees regularly review key risks including staffing, financial sustainability and regulatory compliance. Mae'r ymddiriedolwyr yn adolygu risgiau allweddol yn rheolaidd gan gynnwys staffio, cynaliadwyedd ariannol a chydymffurfiaeth reoleiddiol. 8. Plans for the Future / Cynlluniau ar gyfer y Dyfodol The charity will continue to focus on maintaining high-quality Welsh-medium provision and strong governance arrangements. Bydd yr elusen yn parhau i ganolbwyntio ar gynnal darpariaeth Gymraeg o ansawdd uchel a threfniadau Ilywodraethu cadarn. 9. Public Benefit Statement / Datganiad Budd Cyhoeddus The trustees confirm that they have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefiL Mae'r ymddiriedolwyr yn cadarnhau eu bod wedi ystyried canllawiau'r Comisiwn Elusennau ar fudd cyhoeddus.
- Trustees, Approval / Cymeradwyaeth yr Ymddlrledolwyr Thi5 report was approved by the Trustees of Cylch Meithrin Ffestiniog. Llofnod / Signature: Zoe Pritchard - Trustee Signed on behalf of all the trustees after agreement of the trustees: Manon Roberts-morris Catrin Davies. Date: 102
| Cylch Meithrin Ffestiniog | Cylch Meithrin Ffestiniog | Cylch Meithrin Ffestiniog | Cylch Meithrin Ffestiniog | CC16a |
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| Receipts and payments accounts | ||||
| For the period from |
01/04/23 | To | 31/03/24 |
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments |
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| A1 Receipts Gwynedd Childcare grant Gwynedd Nursery Education Other Grants Fees Fundraising Refunds Total receipts A3 Payments Wages & other staff costs Premises Bank charges Professional fees Equipment, materials & resources Repairs and renewals Fee refunds Capital works Insurance Mobile Phone Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
Total funds Last year Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ |
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| 16,980 | 16,980 | 28,910 | |||
| 9,658 | 9,658 | 7,229 | |||
| 850 | 850 | 350 | |||
| 11,618 | 11,618 | 6,153 | |||
| 390 | 390 | 60 | |||
| 0 | 101 | ||||
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39,495 |
0 | 0 | 39,495 | 42,802 | |
| 40,236 | 40,236 | 29,701 | |||
| 2,582 | 2,582 | 1,622 | |||
| 60 | 60 | 60 | |||
| 112 | 112 | 920 | |||
| 870 | 870 | 702 | |||
| 609 | 609 | 160 | |||
| 48 | 48 | 48 | |||
| 0 | 0 | 13,667 | |||
| 125 | 125 | 125 | |||
| 144 | 144 | 131 | |||
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44,786 |
0 | 0 | 44,786 | 47,137 | |
(5,291) |
0 | 0 | (5,291) | (4,335) | |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16,958 | 0 | 16,958 | 21,293 | ||
| 11,667 | - | - | 11,667 | 16,958 |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds |
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds |
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds |
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds |
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| Current | 11,667 | - | ||
| Savings | - | |||
| Cash | - | - | - | |
| Total cash funds | 11,667 | - | - | |
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| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Signature | Signature | Print Name | Print Name | Date of approval |
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| Funds Movement Schedule | |||||
| Restricted Funds | Opening Balance |
Additions in year |
Payments in year |
Cross Transfer |
Closing Balance |
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to the nearest £ |
to the nearest £ |
to the nearest £ |
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| Unrestricted Funds | 16,958 | 39,495 | 44,786 | 11,667 | |
| Total Funds | 16,958 | 39,495 | 44,786 | 11,667 |
Notes to the accounts
CIO Guarantees and Secured Debts
The trustees confirm, in accordance with the Charitable Incorporated Organisations (General) Regulations 2012, that at the year end the CIO did not have any outstanding guarantees to third parties nor any debts secured on assets of the CIO.
Related party transactions
There were no transactions between the charity and its trustees or other connected persons.
Trustee expenses
No remuneration was paid to the trustees, nor were any expenses reimbursed to them during the year to 31/3/24 (2023: NIL).
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Cylch Meithrin Ffestiniog members of
On accounts for the 1/4/23 to 31/3/24 Charity no 1190084 period (if any)
Responsibilities and basis of report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the period 1/4/23 to 31/3/24
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation 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. The accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with section 133 of the act.
Independent examiner's statement
I confirm that I have the requisite skills and experience to conduct the Independent Examination for this charity to the standards required as set out in Appendix 5 of CC32. Although retired from practice as an accountant and as a member of a listed professional accountancy body, I continue to conduct a number of examinations on a voluntary basis every year. I also confirm that I am independent of the charity as set out in Direction 2 of CC32.
I have completed my examination. 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 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.
Date: 30/1/26 Signed: Name: Andy Moore Address: Blaenpentre, Swyddffynnon, Ystrad Meurig, SY25 6AW