2025-08-31-accounts - Meithrinfa Sêr Môr Beaumaris

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/09/24 Period start date To 31/08/25 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 charitable object of the CIO, as set out in its Constitution, is to promote the development and education of children in Wales for the public benefit by supporting parents in meeting their children's needs through access to high-quality childcare. The charity provides affordable, high-quality childcare services that reflect the needs of the local community. Provision is offered in both English and Welsh, with an ongoing transition towards Welsh-medium delivery, rooted in Welsh culture and responsive to local demand.
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	During the year, Meithrinfa Sêr Môr Beaumaris provided high-quality childcare and early years education for children aged 2 to 4 years, with provision for younger children from 18 months by special arrangement. The nursery is registered with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and is a member of Early Years Wales and Mudiad Meithrin. The charity's principal activity was the provision of affordable, accessible childcare and early years education that supports children's development while helping parents and carers access reliable childcare within the local community. Services were delivered by qualified and experienced practitioners in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. Children were supported through play-based learning designed to promote their cognitive, physical, emotional and social development. The nursery worked in partnership with parents and carers to meet each child's individual needs, encouraged positive relationships and inclusion, and provided a range of age-appropriate learning experiences. Staff continued to undertake professional development to maintain high

		standards of care and education. These activities furthered the charity's objects by promoting children's development and education for the public benefit while providing an affordable, culturally responsive childcare service for families within the community.
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.

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

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	During the year, Meithrinfa Sêr Môr Beaumaris continued to provide high-quality, affordable childcare and early years education for children aged 18 months to 4 years. The charity remained focused on supporting children's development in a safe, nurturing environment while providing an essential service to families within the local community. Key achievements during the reporting period included:  Continued delivery of high-quality bilingual childcare, supporting children'slearning,wellbeing and

development through play-based experiences.  Ongoing promotion of the Welsh language and culture as part of everyday nursery life, building on the charity's commitment to increasing Welsh-medium provision.  Successful progression through the initial stages of the Flying Start application process, demonstrating the nursery's commitment to expanding access to high-quality early years provision for local families.  Continued growth in demand for the nursery's services, reflecting the confidence that families place in the quality of the provision. The charity's work made a positive difference by providing children with a secure and stimulating environment in which they developed confidence, independence, communication skills and positive relationships. Through high-quality early years education, children were supported to achieve key developmental milestones and prepare for their transition into primary education. Parents and carers benefited from reliable, affordable childcare, enabling them to access employment, training and education while knowing their children were receiving high-quality care in a supportive environment. Strong partnerships with families helped ensure that children's individual needs and wellbeing remained central to the nursery's work. The charity also continued to provide wider public benefit by supporting the availability of high-quality childcare within the local community, promoting the Welsh language and culture from an early age, and contributing to improved educational and social outcomes for children and their families.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41

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

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Outgoings exceeded income by over £2000, indicating a need to increase admission figures. However, our balance is still greater than our reserves.
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 utilities, even with no incoming funds.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£7500
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	Ongoing inability to recruit committee members.

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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. We also benefit from education funding by the local authority, and charitable donations such as from the Isle of Anglesey Charitable Trust.
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	Our financial margins are narrow and always a source of concern, as there are relatively few young children locally. It is also difficult to recruit new staff members, and new committee members.
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

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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
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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

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Eilis O’Neill	Chair	June 2024-present
Rosalind Hen- Jones	Secretary	January 2022-present
TimothyGallagher	Treasurer	2021-present
Elliot Breaks	Trustee	June 2024-present
Carina Parry- Davies	Trustee	June 2023-present
Kate Jones	Trustee	February2023-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

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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

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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) Rosalind Mary Hen-Jones

Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc)

Date 28/06/2026

Meithrinfa Ser Mor ao 0110912024-3110812025 PROFIT AND LOSS INCOME Fees 30 hour grant Grants Restritricted Fund EXPENDITURE Wages Rent Equipment Expenditure Misc Membership Phone Trainlftg Restrlcted Other 15.240.(X) 9.880.00 14.140.27 2.550.(X) 37,622.33 980.00 1,032.51 300.23 654.99 460.06 145.20 TOTALINCOME 41,810.27 2,645.94 INCOME 41,81027 TOTAL EXPENSES 43,841.26 SURPLUS BALANCE SHEET 9.807.66 2.030.99 7.776.67 OPENING BALANCE SURPLUS CLOSING BAL4NCE BANK Current 7.776.67

Meithrinfa Ser Mor CIO 0110912022-3V0812023 PROFIT AND LOSS EXPENDITURE Wages Rent Equipment Expenditure Misc Membership Phone Training Restricted INCOME Fees 30 hour grant £ Grants Restritrbrted FL £ TAXI TOTAL INCOM £ 22.226.18 13,122. 19,212.93 43,002.74 363.95 1,038.02 177.45 881.11 393.61 90.¢XJ 2,9)2. 57,463.11 3,060. INCOME 57,463.11 TOTAL EXPENSES 49,006.88 SURPLUS 8,456.23 ', BALANCE SHEET OPENING SURPLU5 CLOSING 470.11 8,456.23 8,926.34 BANK Current 8.926.34

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Meithrinfa Ser Mor CIO members of

On accounts for the year 31/08/2025 ended Set out on pages 2

Charity no 1190307 (if any)

(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner’s statement 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 *)

which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Signed: Nicola Hooper

Date: 25/05/2026

Name: NICOLA HOOPER

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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.)

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