Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2024 Period start date To 31/03/2025 Period end date
Charity name: Cylch Meithrin Llandegfan
Charity registration number: 1193775
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Provision of early years education to children prior to them entering the school system through the medium of Welsh. |
| 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 |
Provision of early years education to children prior to them entering the school system through the medium of Welsh. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Not applicable |
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 | All Trustees volunteered their time to ensure the successful running of the Cylch for another year. |
| Other | Not applicable |
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 | Provide all children that attend the Cylch with early key stage education and confidence to start the school system through Welsh language. Also supports the local community in providing childcare. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| Other | Not applicable |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity is in a sound financial position to continue operating. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | To hold sufficient funds to pay 3 months salaries. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £47,351.93 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | - Early years funding from Ynys Mon Council - 30 Hour free childcare scheme provided by Welsh Government administered by Gwynedd Council - Parental fees for hours not included in childcare offer |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | 1. Reduction in the number of children attending 2. Unable to find replacement for staff or Trustees members 3. Opening of new childcare in local area |
| Other | Not applicable |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust deed |
| 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 | Trustees are all volunteers |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Not applicable |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Not applicable |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Not applicable |
| Other | Not applicable |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Cylch Meithrin Llandegfan |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1193775 |
| Charity’s principal address | Ysgol Gynradd Llandegfan, Llandegfan, Porthaethwy, LL59 5UW |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non Gwyn Jones | Chairperson | |||
| Catrin Parry | Secretary | |||
| Simon Jones | Treasurer | 01/04/2024 – 31/07/2024 | ||
| Halla Russell | Treasurer | 01/08/2024 – 31/03/2025 | ||
| Patricia Roberts | CIW Responsible Person(joint) |
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| Joanne Anderson | CIW Responsible Person(joint) |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not applicable held in this capacity
Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Not applicable
Other optional information
Not applicable
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Non Gwyn Jones Full name(s) Halla Ffion Russell Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chairperson Chair, etc) Date 5/1/26
Receipts and payments accounts Cylch Llandegfan
CC16a
From 01/04/24 To 31/03/25 Charity No. 1193775
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Total funds Last year funds funds to the nearest to the nearest to the nearest to the nearest £ £ £ £
| Receipts Fees Received Grants & Subsidies Received Restricted Grants Total receipts Payments Wages & Salaries Staff Training Equipment Food & Drink Telecoms & Data Costs Professional Fees Subscriptions Bank Charges Sundry Expenses Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 13,820 | 13,820 | 14,441 | ||
| 42,680 | 42,680 | 51,758 | ||
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| 56,499 | - | 56,499 | 66,199 | |
| 48,201 | - | 48,201 | 43,856 | |
| 106 | - | 106 | 198 | |
| 12,343 | - | 12,343 | 3,940 | |
| 884 | - | 884 | - | |
| 120 | - | 120 | 70 | |
| 405 | - | 405 | 519 | |
| 220 | - | 220 | 160 | |
| 85 | - | 85 | 145 | |
| 283 | - | 283 | 267 | |
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| 62,648 | - | 62,648 | 49,155 | |
(6,149) |
0 | **(6,149) ** | 17,044 | |
| 53,501 | - | 53,501 | ||
47,352 |
0 | 47,352 |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
Details Total to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ Unrestricted funds Restricted funds |
Details Total to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ Unrestricted funds Restricted funds |
Details Total to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ Unrestricted funds Restricted funds |
Details Total to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ Unrestricted funds Restricted funds |
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| Current | 46,640 | 0 | 46,640 | |
| Equals Card | 712 | 0 | 712 | |
| Cash | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total cash funds | 47,352 | 0 | 47,352 | |
| Details to nearest £ to nearest £ Unrestricted funds Restricted funds |
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| Details Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Current value (optional) |
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| Details Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) When due (optional) |
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| HMRC | Unrestricted | |||
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
| Signature | Print Name | Date of approval |
|---|---|---|
| Halla Ffion Russell | 5/1/26 | |
| Non Gwyn Jones | 5/1/26 | |
Funds Movement Schedule
| Opening Balance |
Additions in year |
Payments in year |
Closing Balance |
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| Restricted Funds | to the nearest £ |
to the nearest £ |
to the nearest £ |
to the nearest £ |
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| Unrestricted Funds | 53,501 |
56,499 | 62,648 | 47,352 |
| Total Funds | 53,501 |
56,499 | 62,648 | 47,352 |
Notes
CIO Guarantees and Secured Debts
The trustees confirm, in accordance with the Charitable Incorporated Organisations (General) Regulations 2012, that at the year end the CIO did not have any outstanding guarantees to third parties nor any debts secured on assets of the CIO.
Related party transactions
There were no transactions between the charity and its trustees or other connected persons.
Trustee expenses
No remuneration was paid to the trustees, nor were any expenses reimbursed to them during the year to 31/03/2025.
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Cylch Meithrin Llandegfan members of On accounts for the 1/4/24 to 31/3/25 Charity no 1193775 period (if any) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above Responsibilities and charity for the period to basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. The accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with section 133 of the act.
Independent I confirm that I have the requisite skills and experience to conduct the examiner's statement Independent Examination for this charity to the standards required as set out in Appendix 5 of CC32. Although retired from practice as an accountant and as a member of a listed professional accountancy body, I continue to conduct a number of examinations on a voluntary basis every year. I also confirm that I am independent of the charity as set out in Direction 2 of CC32.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
• accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or • the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Date: 6/1/2026
Signed: Name: Andy Moore Address: Blaenpentre, Swyddffynnon, Ystrad Meurig, SY25 6AW