## **ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS** 

## **For the period 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024** 

## **Charity Number:** 1193843 **Working Name:** Mabon Trust 

**Governing Instrument:** Registered 17th March 2021 

## **Trustees** 

- Gareth Wyn Hughes 

- Chris Bryant 

- Elizabeth Williams 

- Ryan Evans 

## **Principal Address** 

9 Compton Road Tonypandy Rhondda Cynon Taf CF40 1BE 

## **Accountants** 

Kevin Jouvenat 39 Shady Road Gelli Rhondda Cynon Taf CF41 7UG 

kevinjouvenat@hotmail.co.uk 

## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

The Mabon Trust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with a foundation model constitution with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 

New trustees may be appointed by the current trustees in accordance with the governing document. 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

To further such charitable purposes for the public benefit within the Rhondda as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales, and which the trustees, in their absolute discretion, determine through the making of grants and donations. 



## **Background** 

The Trust’s activities began prior to charitable registration in 2021, having evolved from the Rhondda Calendar Society. 

Each year, the Rhondda Calendar Society (now the Mabon Trust) produces a calendar showcasing photographs taken across the Rhondda. Income generated through calendar sales is distributed as micro-grants to local groups and charities. 

The Trust continues to deliver this work in accordance with its charitable objectives. 

## **2024 Activities and Achievements** 

In 2024, the Mabon Trust awarded a total of **£1,900.00** in grants and donations to the following community groups and organisations: 

|**Recipient Organisation**|**Grant Awarded**|
|---|---|
|Treherbert RFC Mini and Juniors|£150.00|
|Treorchy WI|£200.00|
|Ferndale 12 RFC|£100.00|
|Pontygwaith Renaissance Project|£200.00|
|Rhondda Miners Female Hub|£150.00|
|Ferndale Old Age Pensioners Association|£150.00|
|Blaenllechau Youth Project|£150.00|
|Ferndale Rugby u7s|£100.00|
|Ferndale Rugby u9s|£100.00|
|Providence Community Church|£150.00|
|Sunrise Community Garden|£150.00|
|Cwmparc Old Age Pensioners|£150.00|
|Rhondda Paddlers|£150.00|
|**Total**|**£1,900.00**|



In addition to our core grant-making activity, the Trust continued to promote community engagement through the sale of the annual _Rhondda Calendar_ . Income from these sales remains the main source of funding for our charitable work. 



|**Statement of Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2024**|**Statement of Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2024**|
|---|---|
|**Mabon Trust Account 2024**|**£**|
|**Balance b/f 1 January 2024**|668.95|
|**Income 2024**||
|Donations|4,202.73|
|Flooding donations|6,275.46|
|**Total Income**|**10,478.19**|
|**Expenditure 2024**||
|Grants and donations|2,430.96|
|Administration|66.64|
|**Total Expenditure**|**2,497.60**|
|**Balance c/f 31 December 2024**|**8,649.54**|
|**Bank Statement Balance (31 December 2024)** **8,649.54**||



## **Next Steps** 

The Trust remains reliant on _Rhondda Calendar_ sales to fund its charitable giving. In 2025, the Trustees aim to: 

- Increase calendar distribution through local outlets and online platforms 

- 

   - Explore partnerships with local businesses and community sponsors 

- Investigate new fundraising opportunities to expand the number and value of grants available 

## **Approval** 

The Annual Report and Accounts were approved by the Trustees on **04/11/2025** and are signed on their behalf by: 

## **Mr G. W. Hughes (Chair)**