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2023-08-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date 01/09/22 To 31/08/2023 Period end date

Charity name: Meithrinfa Ser Mor Beaumaris

Charity registration number: 1190307

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The object of the CIO as set out in our
constitution is to “enhance the development
and education of children in Wales, for the
public benefit, by encouraging parents to
understand and provide for their needs
through high quality childcare
Provision”.
Our aim is the provision of affordable, high-
quality childcare, currently delivered in both
English and Welsh (gradually transitioning to
Welsh only provision), with a focus on Welsh
culture, responding to local demand in order
to meet the needs of the community.
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		 Meithrinfa Sêr Môr Beaumaris offers
childcare and Early Years education
(foundation-phase) for children aged 2 to 4
years (children aged from 18 months by
special arrangement), and is staffed by
highly qualified and experienced
practitioners. We are registered with the
Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and are
currently registered with two membership
organisations: Early Years Wales and
Mudiad Meithrin.
Our service aims include:
●Provision of a happy, secure
environment where children, parents,
carers, visitors and staff feel welcome
and valued;
●Development of positive partnerships
with parents/carers, which we believe to
be vital to the provision of high quality
care for all children;
●To allow each child to learn through play,
giving them the care and support needed
for them to develop at their own pace
and to the best of their ability;
●Provision of fun, stimulating and
age/stage appropriate activities,
equipment and experiences for every
child in our care;
●To support the child and promote
learning and growth in all areas of their
development;
●To foster positive attitudes towards each
other, respecting others’ race, gender,
disabilities, culture and beliefs;
●To ensure our staff are competent,
positive role models and are provided
with up to date training throughout their
journey with your child;
●Ensure all children settle into the Nursery
environment at Meithrinfa Sêr Môr
Beaumaris and have an enjoyable time
whilst they are with us.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 We, the trustees, confirm that we have had
regard to the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
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 Ongoing childcare and early years education
for children aged 18 months to 4 years old:
The Charity has been highly effective in
meeting its objectives, setting up and
offering the community day care with highly
qualified staff in employment. Numbers of
users are growing, and we have joined a
new membership organisation, in order to
further our commitment to the development
of the Welsh language in early years
education.
Additionally, Meithrinfa Ser Mor offers the
community valuable employment
opportunities which believes in professional
development and investing in workers and
quality day care for the community.
*Benefits to children:
-provides a warm, safe, stimulating
environment for young children to develop
their confidence, independence and social
skills;
-foundation-phase education, supported by

local education authority; -introduction to/development of Welsh language. *Benefits to parents/carers: -supporting children’s development, working in collaboration with parents/carers -providing childcare, enabling parents/carers to work, improving local economy.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

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Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives Para 1.41
Other
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Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 Suffered financial difficulty during Autumn
2022, but a new staffing structure and
reduced opening hours in keeping with
demand have resulted in financial stability
throughout the duration of 2023.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 We have calculated our reserve fund on the
basis of a two month closure notice period,
which would allow us to pay staff wages,
rent, and utilies, even with no incoming
funds.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £6500
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
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 No uncertainties, we are in a strong position
currently, and are operating successfully
despite term time opening only.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Our principal funds are from childcare fees
paid either directly by parents/carers or by
the Childcare Offer for Wales.
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 September is our quietest month (as it is for
all chlidcare settings) as older children
graduate to reception class and younger
ones are not yet eligible for funded places –
as such, towards the end of the school year
we are in a period of uncertainty as to our

September numbers. Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Trust
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 CIO
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 Panel interview by current committee.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51

Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Meithrinfa Ser Mor Beaumaris
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1190307
Charity’s principal address Meithrinfa Ser Mor, Beaumaris, Ynys Mon. LL58 8HL

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Nam
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Rose Hen-Jones Chair 2022-present
Tim Gallagher Treasurer 2021-present
Kate Jones Secretary 2023 (newly elected,
February)
PennyWelch Trustee 2023-present

– 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 held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for 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 adviser
Name
Address		 Type of adviser
Name
Address		 Type of adviser
Name
Address
Business Business Wales Welsh Government Sarn
Mynach, Llandudno
Junction LL31 9RZ
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.

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Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Rosalind Mary Hen-
Jones
Position (eg Chair
Secretary, Chair,
etc)
Date
27/04/2024
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Charity Name No (if any)
Meithrinfa Ser Mor Beaumaris 1190307
Receipts andpayments accounts CC16a
01/09/2022
Period start date
For the period
from		 31/08/2023
Period end date
To
Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
22,226
13,122
-
19,213 #
2,902
-
57,463
340
-
340
57,803
43,003
364
1,038
177
394
881
90
3,060
49,007
-
-
-
49,007
8,796
-
-
8,796		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
130
-
130
130
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
130
-
-
130		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £		 Total funds
to the nearest £
22,226
13,122
-
19,213
-
-
2,902
-
57,463
470
-
470
57,933
43,003
-
364
1,038
177
394
881
90
-
-
3,060
49,007
-
-
-
49,007

8,926		 Last year
to the nearest £
Fees 22,226 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 22,226 44,312
30 Hour Grant 13,122 13,122 13,615
Fundraising - -
Grants 19,213 19,213 983
Grants - 7,050
Donation - 200
Taxi 2,902 2,902 -
- - -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 57,463 57,463 66,160
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
Initial Capital 340 -
-
-		 470 13,125
- - -
Sub total 340 470 13,125
Total receipts
A3 Payments
- 57,933 79,285
Staff Costs 43,003 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 43,003 69,620
Refurbishment -
Equipment 364 364 951
Expendables 1,038 1,038 2,763
Misc & Stationery 177 177 821
Phone 394 394 521
Membership& Insurance 881 881 1,314
Training 90 90 35
Rent - 1,890
Welsh Language Educator - 900
Taxi 3,060 3,060
**Sub total ** 49,007 49,007 78,815
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- -
-
-		 -
- -
**Sub total ** - - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
- 49,007 78,815
8,796 130 -
8,926		 470
- - -
-		 - -
- - - -
8,796 130 - 8,926 470

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

27/04/2024

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets		 Signature
T G Gallagher
Pension Contributions & Fees
HMRC
Details
Bank account
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Details
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
8,796
130
-
-
-
-
8,796
130
OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
Unrestricted
115
Unrestricted
19
-
-
-
Print Name
TimothyGeorge Gallagher		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
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-
-
-
When due
(optional)
September
October
Date of
approval
T G Gallagher TimothyGeorge Gallagher 27/04/2024

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

27/04/2024

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Meithrinfa Ser More Beavmaris members of

On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages

31[st] August 2022 Charity no 1190307 (if any)

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Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed. [The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [named body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examiner's statement (other than that disclosed below *)

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act

  4. have not been met; or

  5. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

  6. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.

Signed: Nicola Hooper

Date: 09/05/2023

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Name: NICOLA HOOPER

Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):

FMAAT

Address: 21 CHERRY TREE CLOSE EXETER DEVON EX4 5AT

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.(E.g. accounting records have not been kept in accordance with s132 of the Charities’ Act 2011 and those accounts do not comply with the requirements of the 2008 Regulations setting out the form and content of charity accounts; any material expenditure or action which appears not to be in accordance with the trusts of the charity; any failure to be provided with information and explanations by any past or present trustee, officer or employee; and any material consistency between the accounts and the trustees’ annual report.)

IER

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Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

IER

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