Charity Registration Number: 1193765
CYLCH MEITHRIN PONTRHYDFENDIGAID
Trustee's Annual Report and Audited Accounts
st
For the year ended 31 March 2025

Annual report. year*nd 31" March 2025
CYLCH MEITHRIN PONTRHyDFEND1G￿D
Charity Registrztion Number.. 1193765
Trustees, Annual Report
for the period 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025
Cylch Meithrin Pontrhydfendi8aid, Charity Registration Number.. 1193765
l. Objertives and Artivities
Summary of the objects of
This chartty njns a playgroLtp for pre school children in and around the
the charity set out in its
Pontrhydfendigaid area. It raises money to buy equipment and finance
governing document
activities within the playgroup and pay staff to run it.
To advance the education of preschool children through the medium of
the Welsh language.
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for
the public benefit in
relation to these objerts
Cylch Meithrin Pontrhydfendigaid runs a nursery Icylchl for up to 16 pre-
school children aged two years to school age during the school term.
We are 3 small friendly nursery offering a happy, safe, stimulating and
exciting environment nurturing children's development. Each child's
learning is supported and encour38ed at their own pace.
The Cylch operates accordin8 to the principles of Planning in the Moment
for pre-school children. The areas of focus are numeracy. literacy, and
digital competence as well as physical. wellbein& exploration,
communication and belonging. We provide 3 wide variety of attivities and
play experiences thai enable them to develop to their full potentlal. We
re an inclusive setting which is open to all children of the requisite age In
Pontrhydfendigaid, Cere(Jigion and the Surrounding area.
The Cylch rents facilities within Pèntyfedwen village hall,. a classroom
including two toilets and sinks and a secure outdoor play area, plus with
access to and use of a kitchen.
The Cylch is registered with Care Inspectorate of Wales ICIWI
IW16000030411 and Estyn: Her Majesty's Inspectorate For Education And
Training In Wales.
The Cylch raises money to pay staff and rent, buy equipment and finance
activities within the playgroup. We receive funding for two. three and
four year olds and also provide places for children on a paid basis who do
not qualify for funding. Fundraising activities are organised throughout
the year to subsidise the running costs of the Cylch.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
i55ued by the Charity
Commi55ion on public
benefit
The trustees have reviewed the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit.
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Annual report. year*nd 31" March 2025
CYLCH MEITHRIN PONTRHyDFEND1G￿D
Charity Registrztion Number.. 1193765
2. Achievements and Perfomiance
Summary of the main
achievements of the
charity, identifying the
difference the charity's
work ha5 made to the
circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
The Cylch is open for up to 16 number two, three and four year old every
week day in tem) time, from 8=30am to 3=45pm. The period between
9=OOam and 11..30am remain5 the m05t popular when some two year olds
plus all three and four year olds are funded by the local authority for up to
12.5 and 10 hours respectively a week. Some three and four year olds
receive an additional 20 funded hours depending on parentslguardians
meeting criteria. The Cylch is also registered to receive Tax free childcare
payments for eligible parents.
The Cylch employs two full time member of staff lone was on maternity
leave from April to December 20241 and three part time assistants. During
the year a part time admin assistant also joined the team. Bank staff are
called as required Ipart time staff a150 work a5 bank staff). The staff work
closely with the trustees and committee to ensure the efficiency and
smooth running of the Cylch.
In December 2022 the Cylch was inspected by CIW and Estyn and received
an outstanding report. As Cylch Meithrin Pontrhydfendigaid has made
such an impression on Estyn. the Cylch is now being used as an example of
effective practice on the 'external area to improve children's skills, section
on the website.
Grants from the education department and Mudiad Meithrin are provided
on a case by case basis for children who require additional support
Iflnancial and other eg speech and languagel, the Cylch received Support
for one child during the year.
The Cylch received five grants from Flying start, healthy preschool,
Ceredigion council and Blakemore foundation trainin& for wellbeing*
materials and assistance with rent and staff wages.
The Cylch is an asset to the local area and the community, brinBing local
people together through fundraising events antl involvin8 the young
generation of children and their families in community events.
ri-a-fi ha5 not run during the past year due to the lack of parents and
interest.
3. Financial Review
Review of the charity'5
financial position at the end
of the period
Statement explaining the
policy for holding re5erve5
stating why they are held
The Cylch is currently in a good and stable financial posltion
The Cylch aim5 to have three month5 operational Costs as reserve and if
the Cylch mv5t close the charity holds sufficient reserves to pay its staff
redundancy. Reserves are also held to carry the Cylch through periods
when there are fewer children attending.
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Annual report. year*nd 31" March 2025
CYLCH MEITHRIN PONTRHyDFEND1G￿D
Charity Registrztion Number.. 1193765
Amount of reserves held
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
£31,(KXI
NA
Detai15 of fund materially in
deficit
NA
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
Due to the children attending for two years only and the small nature of
the Cylch plus the limited number of children available to attend the
setting there is a constant need to recruit and promote the service
ensuring that there are enough children to keep the setting Sustainable.
4. Structure, Governance and Management
Type of governing
document
(trust deed. royal charter)
Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
le.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection methods
includin8 details of anv
constitutional provisions
e.g. eledion to post or
name of person or bodv
entitled to appoint trustees
Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI
New trustees are nominated from the communlty and are elected at the
Annual General Meeting or at a half termly meeting.
S. Reference and Admlnlstratlve detalls
Charity name
Cylch Meithrin Pontrhydfendigaid
Other name Isl the charity
uses
Ys801 Feithrin Pontrhydfendigaid IPreviou5 namel
Registered charity number
1193765
Registered date
10 March 2021
Charity's principal address
Neuadd Pantyfedwen Hall
Pontrhydfendigaid
Ystrad Meuri8
SY25 6BB
Note
On 31st March 2021 Cylch Meithrin Pontrhydfendigaid, Charity number
1056240, was disbanded. assets and monies were transferred to and
re now managed by this Charttable Incorporated Organi5ation
A550ciatiorb,' Cylch Meithrin Pontrhydfendigaid, Charity number.. 1193765.
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Annual report. year*nd 31" March 2025
CYLCH MEITHRIN PONTRHyDFEND1G￿D
Charity Registrztion Number.. 1193765
Narnes of the charity trv5tee5 who manage the charity
Trustee name
Office (If any)
Dates arted if not for
whole year
Name of person or body
entltled to appolnt
trustee Irf any)
The committee
Gwawr Evans
Chairperson
From 13Jun22
Cate Attwood
Deputy chairperson
From 13Jun22 to
IINov24
From IINov24
The committee
Sam Penfold
The committee
Cordelia Jones
Secretary
From 06Mar23 to
IOJun24
From IOJun24
The committee
Karen Morgan
The committee
Karen Morgan
Deputy Secretary
From 13Jun22 to
IOJun24
From IOJun24
The committee
Laura Jones
The committee
Aosemary Whinnett
Treasurer
From IOMar21
The committee
Carys Edwards
Deputy Treasurer
From 205ep21
The committee
Corporate trustees- names of the dlrectors at the date the ￿port was approved
DSrector name
NA
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name
Dates acted If not for whole year
NA
6. Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this
capacity
NA
Name and objects of the charity on
whose behalf the assets are held and
how this falls within the custodian
charity's objects
NA
Details of arrangements for safe
Custody and segregation of such
assets from the charity's own a55ets
NA
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Annual repor¢ war-ènd 31 Mjrrh 2025
c￿ MEITHRrtl PQPURHYDFENOIGAJD
7. Addl￿o￿al Infvrniatlon
N4m•s and addr+5￿ of *d¥fjs•rs
ofathi5er
D¢wloprMntofficer
N￿e
Address
Mudlad Meithrf
Boulevard de Saint-Brieu
Aterysiwyth. SY23 IPD
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Felin Fach
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8. EMemptSonsfrom Dlsdosure
RH50n for noTrdWsw•of k•y personMI d•ts15
NA
9. Oiher Optl¢nal Infomi•tlon
NA
10. De(laratloTrs
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLANO AND WALE5
Cyl¢h M•lthrln Pontthydf•ndlgald
1193785
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
Forth• p•titid
Ol*N12024
31K>3r•
To
Section A Receipts and payments
Unr•5tr5ct4d
funds
R••trict4d
fund•
Tolal fvnd•
lund•
L*¥t yMr
A1 Recel
Pl1￿1$U¥d(ri1thX
21,eyo
0•.7
1730
21A70
71.053
Z7.007
GO￿T￿rnI
Donakn
FundrJ*
730
1.732
441
417
441
Cth•rir•thi
1,65T
Sub toi•l(Gmss for
AR)
.744
9e.744
117,428
Sub tot•1
.744
99,744
117828
A3 P• m•nts
PAYE ¢Ixty
14.1
iToo
J59
1707
Fund
19)
Food & dDnk
921
921
7.21$
B.323
21,080
Sundry
Sub total
98367
111249
A4 Awt and In*•tm•rt
urchasgs, IM• tsblel
Sub lotsl
96267
•SJ67
115.249
Net of rncelpW(p•ym•nts)
A5 Trnnsfvrs l>•t*wn fund•
A6 cash funds last y•*r •nd
Cash fvnd¥ this Tr*•r•nd
2A77
40.318
42.79S
40.318
42,79$
2,180
CCXX Rl (SSI

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
nd•
Restricted
fund$
Entjowment
funds
lonMr•ste
Categories
Details
B1 C•$h fund¥
31,442
Totsl ¢ash funds
42,79S
endowm•rtt
lund
fvnd•
fund•
to n•are•t¢
D•tail$
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D•t&lls
knwhleh
CuiMntVa￿•
D•tsds
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30-04.
CCXX R2 ISSI

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examinerfs
report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trusteesl
members of
CYLCH MEITHRIN pO￿RHyDFENOIGA1D
On accounts for tho year
ended
31° March 2025
Charlty no
Ilf any)
1193765
Sot out on pagos
1￿Meth[ ID InciuoE the page numbers 01 aooiiiondl ¥h¢¢i>l
I report to the tnjstees on my examination of Ihe accounts of the above
charrty (Ih8 Trusf) for th8 year ended 31103 12025.
R•sponsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Tru8t. you are responsibb for the preparation
bas1$ of report of the accounts in accordance wrth the requirements of the Chanties Act
2011 (Ihe Acn.
I report in ￿SpeCt of my examinth'on of the Trust's account$ carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I
have followed the applicable Directions gp4en by Ihe Charity Commission
under section 145151{b) of the Act.
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have
come to my attention In connection vAth the examinalion which gives me
cause to b81ieve that in, any material resped..
a¢￿untIng records were not kept in acc(*dance with section 130 of
the Act or
the accounts do not accord wrth the accounting records
Indèpendent
examiner's ststement
I have no concems and have come auoss no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should b8 drawn in order to enable
proper understanding of the a¢counts to be reached.
Slgned:
Date:
11 '
Name:
Lisa S McFall
Relevant professlonal
qualificationls) or body
(if any):
Certified Bookkeepwl Accounts'ng Teth (ICBCI
Address:
New Abbey
Ponlthydfendigaid
Ystrad Meung. SY25 6EJ
IER
October 2018

Section B
Disclosure
Only ￿mplete rf the examiner needs to huhlight mattern of con*m (see CC32,
IndeFendent examination of charity w)unts'. directions and guidanc* for
examiners).
Glve hero brknf dotalls of
any itams thattho
oxaminer wi•he¥ to
dlsclose.
IER
October 2018