2024-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/04/23 Period start date To 31/03/24 Period end date

Charity name: Cefn Fforest Miners’ Welfare Hall

Charity registration number: 1191718

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	We aim to make the building a resource for the community. The object of the charity, as stated in our constitution registered with the charity commission is as follows: “To further or benefit the residents of Cefn Fforest and the surrounding area, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents”.
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	Furthermore – we aim to 1. Sensitively renovate and maintain The Cefn Fforest Miners’ Welfare Institute; a building of historical and architectural importance. 2. Improve the wellbeing of the people of Cefn Fforest and the surrounding area.

1. Adapt the wide variety of spaces within the institute building to facilitate social, educational, recreational and cultural activities and enhance the lifestyles and personal development of members of our community. 4. Be a focal point for the community that will enhance social cohesion and community spirit. Statement confirming Para 1.18 whether the trustees have Throughout this process, the trustees had regard to the guidance will have regard to the guidance issued issued by the Charity by the Charity Commission on public Commission on public benefit. It is our aim, wherever possible, benefit to utilise contractors, suppliers and labour from within the local community to achieve our aims, whilst taking into consideration that we need to ensure the resources of the charity are used in the best interests of the community.

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

	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	Not applicable
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	Not applicable
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	We are grateful for any contributions made by volunteers and will, when possible, work with relevant trainers to provide training opportunities for trainees and apprentices etc. Throughout 2023, volunteers have put in an estimated 5,000 hours physical work on the building, applying for funding, attending meetings and general day to day administration of the charity.

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	Substantial improvements have been made to the building, brining us closer to achieving our aim of re-opening for the use of the community

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	As of 31st march 2024 the charity had £13,824 in the bank
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	No reserves are held
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	Nil
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	We do not have sufficient funds to hold reserves
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	There is no deficit
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	We currently have no uncertainties

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	The charity is registered with the Charity Commission as a ‘Charitable Incorporated Organisation’. We are governed by a constitution which was registered with the Charity Commission in October 2022. The Constitution can be accessed via the ‘about’ section of our website.
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	Election at AGM

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Cefn Fforest Miners’Welfare Hall
Other name the charity uses	Cefn Fforest Miners’Institute
Registered charitynumber	1191718
Charity’s principal address	6, Station Road, Glan-y-nant, Blackwood NP12 3XL

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
	Ronald Stoate	Chair Person
	Terence Evans	Secretary
	Ian Thomas	Treasurer
	Dean Jones	Trustee
	Amanda Thomas	Trustee
	Thomas Williams	Trustee
	Tad Davies	Trustee
	Patricia Wiltshire	Trustee
	David Hawksworth	Trustee
	Howard Richards	Trustee	October 2022 – July 2023

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
N/A

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A 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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