## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From 1[st] April 2024 To 31[st] March 2025**
## **Charity name: Cylch Meithrin Santes Fair**
## **Charity registration number: 1192580**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS: TO ADVANCE THE
the charity as set out in its EDUCATION OF PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN
governing document THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF WELSH LANGUAGE
WITHIN HOLYHEAD.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and The charity’s main activity is to deliver the
1.19
activities in relation to those Early Years Foundation Stage through the
purposes for the public medium of Welsh to children aged 2-5, within
benefit, in particular, the our inclusive setting. We do this by employing
activities, projects or experienced, well qualified and highly
services identified in the
competent Pre-School Managers and a team of
accounts.
talented Early Years Educators, who together
provide opportunities for all children to learn,
develop, stay safe and healthy. We are guided
by the needs and interests of our children and
continue to deploy a key person approach to
ensure the progress and well-being of
individual children is carefully monitored. We
provide our staff with regular training and
maintain a stimulating learning environment.
We listen to the views of children, parents and
staff and use feedback to inform our
improvement work. We accurately assess our
children and develop positive relationships
with our stakeholders. We value all children as
individuals, we celebrate diversity, and we help
the children in our care to be happy and
healthy. We have policies and procedures in
place for all aspects of our work including
safeguarding, child protection and health and
safety.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 In all of our work we (the trustees) have
whether the trustees have regard to the guidance issued by the
had regard to the guidance Charity Commission on public benefit.
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
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## **Achievements and Performance**
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SORP reference
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|**Achievements and Performance**|**Achievements and Performance**|**Achievements and Performance**|
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|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|**Introduction**
Over the past 12 months, Cylch Meithrin Santes Fair
has continued to demonstrate resilience,
commitment, and high-quality provision for children
and families, despite facing significant challenges
within the local childcare landscape. This report
outlines the achievements of the Cylch during this
period, highlights how challenges have been
addressed, and sets out positive developments for
the future.
**Responding to Local Challenges**
One of the main challenges faced during the last year
has been a reduction in the number of children
attending the Cylch. This has largely been due to low
local birth rates and increased competition from
other childcare providers who were able to offer
Flying Start funded places, which were not previously
available at Cylch Meithrin Santes Fair.
Despite these external factors, the Cylch has
remained open and operational, continuing to offer a
safe, nurturing, and Welsh-medium early years
environment for children in the community.
Maintaining provision during a difficult period
demonstrates strong leadership, commitment from
staff, and support from the management committee.
**Maintaining Quality Provision**
Throughout the year, the Cylch has:
•
Continued to offer high-quality Welsh-
medium early years education and care
•
Provided a warm, inclusive, and welcoming
environment for all children
•
Supported children’s wellbeing, language
development, and early learning through play
•
Maintained strong safeguarding practices
and daily routines
**Securing Flying Start Funding**
A significant achievement over the last 12 months has
been the successful approval of Flying Start funding
for Cylch Meithrin Santes Fair, which will be available
from the beginning of February. This is a major
milestone and a positive turning point for the Cylch.
This funding will:
•
Enable the Cylch to offer funded places to
eligible families
•
Improve accessibility and affordability for
parents
•
Support an increase in the number of
children attending
•
Strengthen the long-term sustainability of
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## **Looking Ahead**
With Flying Start funding now in place, the Cylch is optimistic about the future. Plans are underway to increase child numbers, promote the availability of funded places, and continue developing the provision to meet the needs of local families. The past year has demonstrated the Cylch’s ability to adapt, persevere, and plan strategically. These achievements provide a strong foundation for growth and continued success over the coming months. **Conclusion** Although the last 12 months have been challenging, Cylch Meithrin Santes Fair has shown determination, stability, and a continued commitment to quality early years provision. Securing Flying Start funding marks an important achievement and positions the Cylch well for future development, growth in numbers, and ongoing support for children and families in the community.
## **Financial Review**
|**Financial Review**|||
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|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|Financial position is consistent with
previous accounting period|
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|Reserves are held for future accounting
period expenses|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22||
|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|N/A|
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:|||
|---|---|---|
|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25||
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Charity is a 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||
## **Reference and Administrative details**
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Charity name Cylch Meithrin Santes Fair
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1192580
Charity’s principal address Ysgol Gynradd Santes Fair
LONGFORD ROAD
CAERGYBI
LL65 1TR
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Keith Roberts Chair
2 Richard Jones
3 Alex McGinn
4 Susan McGinn Secretary
5 Naomi Clarke Treasurer
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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)**
**Position (eg Secretary,**
**Chair, etc)**
**Date**|S McGinn
N Clarke|
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||Susan McGinn
Naomi Clarke|
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Secretary
Treasurer|
||29.01.2026|
||29.01.2026|
## **CYLCH MEITHRIN SANTES FAIR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PERIOD ENDING 31ST MARCH 2025**
|**INCOME**||||
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||**2025**||**2024**|
|Grants|4,085||15,114|
|Capital Grants|15,000||34,149|
|Income|7||15|
|**Total Income Received**||**19,092**|**49,278**|
|**EXPENDITURE**||||
|Accountancy Fees|160||160|
|Capital Expenditure|9,618||30,950|
|Supplies|398||-|
|Dance Classes|-||2,316|
|Wages|12,424||14,981|
|Bank Fees|60||60|
|**Total Expenditure**||**22,660**|**48,467**|
|**Surplus / (Deficit)**||**3,568**
**-**|**811**|
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