## **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.| 3. 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
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**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 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR tNfjIAND AND WAIES Iiqi718 ments accounts To Recei ts and CC16a Forthe pertotl from 01104f2023 311t)Y2024 Section A Receipts and payments Ut)restri¢ted funds Restricted funds Endowmeni tunds Total funds Last y¢ar Al R•cel ts 2.6OD Fur￿ 370 370 AR) 56J Set ali See table. nvestm•nt sa es, to &958 41992 803 42392 8ank(ha ¢th¢r Sub total A4 Assw and In￿stment Sub total Totalpayment5 47.849 Net of r¢¢eIpt￿PaYmen1$J Transfers between fufids A6 Cash lund5 lasi year end Cash funds Ihls yearènd S,109 13.81 8.707 11141 CCKY R1 ISSI Sectlon B Statement of assets and Ilabilities at the end of the perlod Unrostilciod lund io E Roslrlclod lunLIs Endowmonl funds Categories &7Q7 B1 Cash lunds Total cash lunds 8.707 Unrfrstrlcied lund$ Restrlcted lunds Endowment lunds 10 M•rnSt£ to rM•St£ Fund IDwhlch ISW bb Curr•ntvats B3 In¥estrnem assets •SWb B4 Assets retained for th8 charlty's own use F¥nd towhlth Det311s B5 Liabilitses Signed byoneoi Inisiee5 on tse￿1 ofaN the trisees sig￿Ure Print Name Date ol oval TerencÈ Evans Ronakj Sloate CCXX R2 accamts Issi c3c gi