Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2023 To 31/03/2024
Charity name: Cylch Meithrin Llanbedr
Charity registration number: 1191324
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Preschool education and care to children aged between 2 and 4 through the medium of Welsh |
| 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 |
Childcare and Early Years Educational activities in line with Gwynedd Council, CIW and Estyn requirements through the medium of Welsh. Various play-based activities including in the natural environment that promote children's physical, creative, personal and social skills as well as developing numeracy and linguistic skills in line with the current curriculum. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees stay up to date with guidance and responsibilities. Trustees have recently completed Training for Charity Trustees. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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 | The Cylch aims to give children from the age of two the best start in their educational journey enabling them to develop their full potential. There is an opportunity for children to socialise and learn through play led by our professional, friendly and enthusiastic staff. We also pride ourselves on being a diverse and inclusive setting ensuring that no one is excluded, and all children are educated about the world around them. In addition, we ensure parents and carers of the community can access affordable childcare enabling them to increase working hours or gain new employment. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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 | £5,361.32 deficit at end of financial year. This is due to decrease in funding, fundraising and grants alongside increased costs. £2,768.03 cash in bank at end of financial year. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Some cash is retained for acquiring new resources and to ensure there is a safety net when numbers drop at the end of the academic year. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated Association CIO formed 17/09/2020 |
| 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 | Chosen by 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 | Cylch Meithrin Llanbedr |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1191324 |
| Charity’s principal address | Neuadd Bentref Llanbedr Gwynedd LL45 2NW |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Thomas | Chair | 8thAugust -present | ||
| Rebekah Murfet | 8thAugust -present | |||
| Sian Pugh | Secretary | 10thJanuary–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 None 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 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
Ysgol Fellhrln Lianbedr A¢¢ounts foi Year Ended WOW24 Bankststementas of 31103123 É 8.129.35 Income and Expendlture 202>2024 Income Donations Grants Funded houis Children's hours Wages Fundiaislng 2.0.00 2,670.00 24,231.08 18,355.20 1.085.62 1.598.46 Total 49,940.36 Expendlturè Repayment of fees Wages Fundraising Resources and Overheatjs Sundries and Bank Chafges 71.25 £ 48.322.44 320.00 £ 6.527.99 60.00 Totsi £ 55,301.68 Income over Expendfture -£ 5.361.32 Bankstatement as 0131103124 £ 2.768.03 As per bank ststement Dated 31st March 2024 £ 2.768.03
Ysgol Felthrln Lianbedr A¢countslorYear Ended 31103124 Bank Ststement as of 31103123 £ 8.129.35 Incorne and Expendlthre 202>2024 Income Donations Grants Funded hours Children's hours Wages Fundralslng £2.000 £2,670 / £24.231 £18,355 £1,038 iosg &Z £1.646 Totsl £ 49.940.36 ,/ r;: ks, , I Expendlture Repaymentof fees Wages Fundralsing Resources and Cwerheads Sundrles and Bank Charges 71.25 £ 48.322.44 }' 320.00 4* £ 6.527.990" 60.00 - Tolal £ 55.301.68 / Income over Expendlture * £ 5.361.32 k(, èankstatement as 0131103124 £ 2.7e8.03 As per bank statement Dated 31st March 2024 £ 2,768.03 ..W t_