Champions For Ynyshir Statement of Accounts i st November 2023 to 31 st October 2024 Receipts/Payments Account Unrestrttd R¢srnctrd St An￿$ Fund To FuTrts ior Year Recei Rhondda Cynon Taff CBC NG Warm Weather OGI MlcroGrdnt St Annes Fund Community Lottery Table Top Sales Donations- St Annes Fund Donatlon-chapman Famlly Donation - Ba8Sy Other Incorne Donatlons- Knlttlng Club Donation- Bingo Hall rental 1,000 9,500 250 9,934 9,934 3.363 1,116 25 2,000 3363 1,116 25 2000 2,950 642 loo 200 70 80 254 70 80 254 TOTAL RECEIPTS Payrnents Utllltles Gas Electrlclty Water Church of Wales DeposiVLease C. Of Wales Rent Hall Doors Sofa & Cabinets for Hall Insurance Prin￿n8 and Postage Costs Table Tennis Equipment Poppy Wreaths MPLC License Commerclal Hall Cleanln8 Lottery Licence Asbestos Survey Warm Grant Purchases BT Broadband Local Giving Web Presence Fee Bullding Repairs (Roof I Communit Lotte TOTAL PAYMENTS 2,851 1,570 1.724 851 276 10,000 604 3,600 125 505 48 256 23 538 538 18 18 36 189 7Crt) 20 36 189 700 20 20 135 10.207 10,207 615 180 8,824 258 615 180 8.824 258 682 180 1,120 1,250 outs NET RECEIPT PAYMENTS Cash Funds (Last Year Endl Cash Funds (This Year Endl Movement Statement of Assets and Liabilitie$ Current Account Cash held ndin 29.610 22,016 35,086 29,610 -5.476 22,016 29,610 bank de osit Notes io Accounis l An audil or indyThlert eXamin￿10n is only wuiRd if Clmn'ts s 8r05s i￿on* 15 over£25.0(K). Thu& cunently is Th) r¢quiremets for Ilu'& If I￿ome is lth¢ty lo 1￿CaSe Tn￿5 will look io aptxjirt an I￿￿[thrt Exarni￿r for futuff y¢aVs a￿ounts. Accounts prep8ral in line With Charity C¢mi&4i¢M Buld￿￿e.. N£on¥". I)&￿". 12A18125 Approved on beh&lfofthe ffi￿., N8me' Si8ttdluTe. Date". 4C 12111a12S ANNUAL REPORT 2024 pl ## **TABLE OF CONTENTS** Chair’s report Strategic Highlights 3 Operating Highlights 4 Looking Ahead 6 Thanks 7 ## **TO OUR STAKEHOLDERS** ## **Strategic Highlights** The last year we have moved forward but have suffered a few challenges. The pace of progress is unfortunately not dictated by us and dealing with organisations who meet infrequently is a slow laborious process at best. We are in the process of arranging a buy/lease deal with the Church of Wales, who have continue to be been extremely supportive. We’ve invested a significant amount of time building the capacity of our team of volunteers and Trustees in order to best support our work and while there remain work to do in this area we are progressing well. Our Vision & Purpose remains focused on achieving two centre aims; - Reviving a Landmark : Purchasing and transforming St Anne’s into a vibrant, inclusive community hub. - Heart of the Valley : Creating a space designed to serve all generations—offering support, activities, and a sense of belonging in the heart of Rhondda. We’ve worked with and been supported by a number of other organisations including, ##  National Grid ##  RCTCBC ##  Interlink ##  Ynyshir Band - Morais Choir ##  Pendryus Choir ## Financial Highlights We are now aware of the final purchase price of the site, £105,000 (minus our £10,000 goodwill payment on signing of the lease) and that price is £95,000. In October 2023 the site was vandalized and the roof stripped of lead which is going to be a major expense for us in the coming year. We have managed to do some repairs and have bought new doors for the church hall and some furniture and equipment. ## The Hall as a centre of the community Our year has been one marked by progression, from relatively standing start post-pandemic and through the work of all of our volunteers, we now run numerous events including the below, - Cuppa and Chat - Walking group - Knitting Circle - Bingo - Guitar Group - Film club - Table top sales - Keep Fit Group ##  Games Club Given that we are operating on a tight budget and in a historic buildings, the theft of lead form the Church’s roof had a significant impact this year. Including but not limited to: ## Financial Strain Repair Costs: Replacing stolen lead and repairing water damage cost us just over £9,500 in roof repairs and remedial work. Diversion of Funds: Funds raised to purchase the building were redirected to cover emergency repairs. ## Human Impact Disruption to Services: The structural damage forced temporary cancellation of some activities interrupting vital support for vulnerable communities. Emotional Toll: Our volunteers and Trustees were demoralised. ## Operational Challenges Time and Resources: Trustees and volunteers were forced to shift focus from mission-driven work to crisis management, and building repairs. ## Looking ahead There are financial pressures but we will continue to appeal for lottery payments, both from existing contributors and new, and gratefully accept donations. Our primary aim is to make sure we can start our popular programme of social events and continue to foster community spirit in any way we can. As a group we need to continue to improve and think about each of the below, - (Redefining purpose - How can we be relevant, gain public trust, and help meet the growing need for the services in our community? - Building confidence - How can we build the confidence to deliver the bold leadership that’s needed in our community? - Securing the right people - How can we culture, leadership, skills and investment be optimised to make the most of the positive opportunities presented by new technologies? - Measuring meaningfully - How do we collect the data that can help to inform our decision making, and make the experience and behaviours of all audiences as important as income? - Collaborating actively - How do we work with other groups and funders to better meet the challenges that lie ahead? - Looking beyond the village - How can we engage with the specialist skills, capabilities and access of commercial organisations and utilize them to help inject new energy into the project? ## Thank you It has been an interesting year as Chair and not without its challenges! I have been blessed with a wonderful, strong and supportive team. A massive thank you to them and to everyone who has worked so hard. Last but not least, thank you to the people of Ynyshir and Wattstown who have also given so much BUT WE NEED YOU EVEN MORE moving forward. Darren Macey Trustee and Chair, Champions For Ynyshir 25th August 2025