2023-10-31-accounts

Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period sl¥t date Periryj end dale pJa¥ av9U5T 022 Frorn To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Cefn Golau Together Association Other names charity is known by C8fn Golau Together Registered charity number (If any) 1194406 Charit￿5 principal address Aneurln Bevan House 40 Castle Street Tredegar Postcode NP223DQ Names of the ¢harity trustees who manage the charity Datss acted If not lor whole ar Trustee name Office Ilf any) Name of p8r50n lor body) ¢ntiil¢d toa int trus Ifan Vicki Browning Claire Lloyd Michael Mccann 10-05-21 to 22-09-21 10-05-21 to 21-03-22 10-05-22 to 0&06-22 Jackie Mills Haydn Leslie Trollop Rhys Hamblin Sian Hamblin 10-05-22 to present 10-05-22 to present 07-10-21 to 28-03-22 07-10-21 to 28-03-22 Karen Hughes Emma Dyte 29-06-22 to present 29-06-22 to present Chair 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trusteos for thè charity, If any, (for example, any custodian trustèes) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR March 2012

Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date 2G. 4023 From Mugv51 To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Cefn Golau Together Association Othor names charity is known by Cefn Golau Tcgether Registered charity number {rf any) 1194406 Charity's principal address Aneurin Bevan House 40 Castle Street Tredegar P05tc¢)de NP223DQ Names of the charity trustees who manago Ihe charity Dates act￿ If not for who ar Trustee name Office lif any) Namè of wrson lor body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan Emma Dyte Karen Hughes Haydn Leslie Trollop Jackie Mills Chair Vice-chair Treasurer Haydn Leslie Trollop Jonathan James Rebecca Roberts 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustoes for the charlly. if any, (for example, any custodlan trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR Maf¢h 2012

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiation) Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executivè or names of senior staff members (Optional inforniation) Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity's trusts Conslitution Type of governing document How the charily is constituled Foundation CIO Truslee selection methods Appointed by resolution of the trustees Additional governanco issues (Optional inforniatlon) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about.. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees,. the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity relationship with any related parties. truslees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities The prevention of poverty and the relief of those in need, hardship or distress in the community of Cefn Golau. Summary ofthe objects ofthe charity set out in it5 governlng documènt To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural Environment. To further or benefit the residents of Cefn Golau and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation. raca or of lilical, reli ious March 2012 TAR

or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities. voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and lo provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recrealion and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents. Operate a Community house to host projects, activlties arf vlsiting services. Work with statutory agencies, third-sector organisalion and olher partners to deliver support and services on the estate. Maintain a MUGA for public use. Obtain land and funds lo build a community centre. Deliver sporls, crafts and wellbeing activities. 081iver cost of living support services. Oevelop new actsvit18s and projects in consultation with the community. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include withln thls section the ststutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Chartty Commission on publlc benefit) In all activities undertaken the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefil. Additional details of objectlves and activities (Optional infom)ation) TAR March 2012

You may choose to include further statements. where relevant. about- policy on grantmaking., policy prograrnme related investment., contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012

Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charty during the year Worked throughout the period with our key partners.. Building Communities Trust. Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Cefn Golau Tenant's & Resident's Association. Tai Calon, Game On, Aneurin Leisure Trust, TAFY and Keep Wales Tidy to deliver serVi￿S and activities to residents of the Cefn Goiau eslate. Worked in Partnership wilh Tai Calon and Cefn Golau Tenants & Residents Association to operate a Cornmunily house at 87 Allee Way, Cefn Golau. This venue was used as a base of operation, to house stsff and host projects, aclivilies and visiting services. Worked in Partnership with Keep Wales Tidy and Social Famis & Gardens to create and maintained a community garden at the community house. Worked in Partnership with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council to deliver a children's gardening club through the summer holidays. Worked in Partnership with Gamè On to deliver children's Sport & Snack session throughout school half-temi and summer l)olidays. Worked in partnership with TAFY to provide a Growing Coordinator to lead and develop environmental and food projects. Worked in partnership with Coalfields Regeneration Trust to organise and deliver a Community Fun Day with free activities, rides and food. Commissioned a community consullation guide the development of the new Gommunity ￿ntre project. Organised a 'Comrnunity day out, trip to Porthcawl. Organised seasonal community events al Easter, Halloween and Christmas. Maintained a MUGA on the eslale for public use. Distributed free food parcels to residents to alleviate the cost of living crisis. TAR March 2012

Section E Financial review The trustees will maintain a general reserve of up to 1 years operating costs. This policy will be reviewed annually. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial roview details Ioptional Information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about-. the charity's principal SoUr￿S of funds (including any fundraisingl.. how expenditure has supported the key objectives of tha charity. investment policy and objectives including any elhicAI investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustO8S Signature{s) Full name{s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Emma Dyte Chair Date 35 01.'J TAR March 2012

Cefn Golau Together Association (Cefn Golau Together) A Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) • CEFN GOLAU TOGETHER Trustees Report and Financial Statements Financial Period 01-09-2022 to 31-08-2023 Charity Number 1194406 Company Number CE025923

CEFN GOLAU TOGETHER Trustee Report and Financial Statements Financial Period 01-09-2022 to 31-08-2023 Contonts Page Legal and Administrative Information Trustees Report Accounts for the Financial Period ol-￿2022 to 31-08-2023 Balance Sheet Income Expenditure Notes fom)ing part of the financial statements 10 Independent examiners reports 12

CEFN GOLAU TOGETHER Cefn Golau TOget￿r Trustoes report for the Financial Period 01-09-2022 to 31-08-2023 Legal and Adrninistrative Information Organisation & Structuro Charity Name.. Cefn Golau Together Association Iworking name Cefn Golau Together) Structure: Foundation Model Charitable Incorporated Organisalion Charity registration number: 1194406 Company registration number: CE025923 Registered Office Aneurin Bevan House. 40 Castle St, Tredegar NP22 3DQ. Operational address The Community House, 87 Attlee Way, Cefn Golau, Tredegar, NP22 3TD Contact 1nf0@￿fnt0gether.Or9 Management Committee E. Dyte K. Hughes H. Trollope J. Mills J. James R. Roberts Chair Vice-chair Treasurer Bankers Smart Money Cymru, Aneurin Bevan House, 40 Castle St, Tredegar NP22 3DQ. The Covoperative Bank plc. P.0. Box 101, 18alloon Street, Manchester, M60 4EP Bankers

CEFN GOLAU TOGETHER Trustee Report and Financial Statements Financlal Perlod 01419-2022 to 31.0&2023 Aims and Objectives Cefn Golau Together is a Foundation model Charitable Incorporated Organisation. It operates according to is constitution, registered with the Charity Commission on 1 Oth May 2021, amended 1 Oth June 2022. Vlsion Thal all residents living in Cefn Golau enjoy a h￿h quality of lrfe, are able to achieve their economic. social and educational goals, and are part of a strong, prosperous and caring local community. Objects The prevention of poverty and the relief of those in need. hardship or distress in the community of Cefn Golau. To promote the Conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. To further or benefit the residents of Cefn Golau and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex. sexual orientation, race or of political, ￿ligIouS or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide faalities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation wth the objective of improving the rnnditions of life for the reswjents. Planning and delivery Cefn Golau Together are part of the Building Communities Trust- Invest Lc¢al programme. As part of this programme we work to a 3 year Driving Change Plan. Detsils of the Invest L¢xal Programme and copies of our Driving change Plan for the peri¢)d can be found at htl s".Ilwww.bct.Wale￿areas 3ge

'• CEFN GOLAU TOGETHER Trustee Report and Financial Statements Financial period 01-9-2022 to 31-0&2023 Trusteos Report The Management Comrnittee presents its Trustee's report for the Financial period 01-9-2022 to 31-08-2023. Main Activities Undertaken Worked throughout the period with our key partners.. Building Communities Trust. Coalfields Regeneralion Twst, Cefn Golau Tenant's & Resident's Association, Tai Calon, Game On, Aneurin Leisure Trust, TAFY and Keep Wales Tidy lo deliver services and activitl8S to residents of the Cefn Golau eslale. Worked in Partnership with Tal Calon and Cefn Golau Tenants & Residents Association to operate a Community house al 87 Atlèe Way. Cefn Golau. This venue was used as a base of operation, to house staff and host projects, actiwties and visiting Se￿ices. Worf(ed in Partnership with Keep Wales Tidy and Social Farms & Gardens to create and maintained community garden at the community house. Worked in Partnership with Blaenau Gwent County Borough CounGil lo deliver a children's gardening Glub through the summer holidays. Worked in Partnership with Game On lo deliver children's Sport & Snack session throughout school ha￿- term and summer holidays. Worked in partnership with TAFY to prowde a Growing Coordinator to lead and develop environmental and food projects. Worked in partnership with Coalfields Regeneration Trust to organise and deliver a Communty Fun Day with free activities, riiyes and food. Cofflmissioned a communily consultation guid8 th8 development of the new community centre project. Organised a'community day out, trip to Porthcawl. Organised seasonal community events at Easter, Halloween and Christmas. Maintained a MUGA on the estate for public use. Distributed free food parcels to residents to alleviate the cost of living crisis. In all activities undertaken the Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Approved by the Management Committee on 24-07-24 and signed on its behalf Emma Dyte- Chair

CEFN GOLAU IJ l •"¥ TOGETHER Trustee Report and Flnancial Statements Financial Period 01.0￿2022 10 31-08-2023 Financial Actlvltles Accounts for the Financial Period 01-09-2022 to 31-08-2023

CEFN GOLAU ¥J l • v TOGETHER Trustee Report and Financial Statements Financial period ol-￿2022 to 31-08-2023 Financial Activities Cefn Golau Together Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2023 Notes Fixed Assets Tangible assets Investments Restricted Unrestricted 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Current Assets stock Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 0.00 0.00 8386 23660 Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 0.00 Net Current Assets 236607 8366 Net Assets 23660 8386 Unrestricted funds {designated reservo) Restricted funds 8386 23660 Total Funds £32046 The number of paid employees during the period was O. No members of the Management committee received rernuneration during the period. Approved by the Management Committee on 24-07-24 and signed on its behalf Ha￿n Trolloptr Treasurer 71 Page

'• CEFN GOLAU TOGETHER Trustee Report and Financlal Statements Financial Period ol-0￿2022 to 314)8.2023 Financlal Actlvltles Cefn Golau Together Income for the Period ending 31 August 2023 Notes Restricted Unrestricted Total Grants Coalfields Regen Trust {BCT) BGCBC GAVO Mary Hornfray Trust 24,421 10,000 500 5,000 other Ticket sales Interesudividendslrefunds 670 263 933 35,591 5263 40.854

CEFN GOLAU TOGETHER Trustee Report and Financial Statements Financial Perfod 01-09-2022 to 31418-2023 Financial Activities Cefn Golau Together Expenditure for the Perlod endlng 31 August 2023 Notes Restrlcted 31802 51 29 1072 Unrestricted Total Projectlactivity costs Bank fees Email Hosting utilities 32,954 0.00 32,954

'• CEFN GOLAU TOGETHER Trustee Report and Financial Staternents Financlal Period 01-09-2022 - 31-08-2023 Financial Activitles Notes formlng part of the financial statements 1. The charity has no direct employees. 2 staff were deployed under a provider agreement )Mth Coalfields Regeneration Trusl during this period. 2. The charity has been allocated restricted funds under the Invest Local programme. While the trustees do have the power to direct use of these funds they are held by Building Communities Trust and issued by a fund holder, Coalfields Regeneration Trust on an agreed plan. As such only funds drawn down are recorded on these accounts. Accountlng Policies The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year. la) Basis of accounting The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the inclusion of fixed asset investments at market value. and in accordance wth Charity Commission guidan￿.. Charity reporting and Accounting November 2016 ICC15d). Ib> Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Unrestricted fund5 include a revalualion r8serve representing the restatement of investment assets at market values. Designated funds are unrestricted funds eannarked by the Managernent Committe8 for particular purposes. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the temis of an appeal. {c) Incoming resourtss All incoming resources are induded in the ststement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to, and virtually certain to re￿1Ve, the income and the amount can be quantified Trmth reasonable accuraGy. The following policies are applied to particular categories of income: Voluntary income is re￿iVed by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Grants, where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific perfomance by the charity, are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant. Donated services and facilities are included al the value to the charity where this can be quantrfied. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included in these accounts. 101. age

• CEFN GOLAU TOGETHER Investment income is induded ￿en receivable. Incoming resourGes from charitable trading artivity are accounted for bthen eamed. Incoming resources from grants, where related to perfomiance and specrfic deliverables, are accounted for as the charity eafns the right to consideration by its perfomian¢e. (d) Resour￿5 expended Expenditure is rects3nised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which annot be fully recover￿. and is reported as part of the experKliture to which it relates.. Costs of generating funds comprise the costs asst)ciated wth attracting voluntary income and the costs of trading for fundraising purposes. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and seNices for its beneficianes. It includes both costs that can be allocated direcuy to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Govemance cosls include those costs associated wilh meetiThJ the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the audit fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity. All costs are allocated behveen the expenditure categories on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Cosls relating to a particular activity are allocated directly. others are apportioned on an appropriate basis. (el Fixed assels Fixed assets {exduding investments) are stated at cost less accumulated deprecialion. The costs of minor additions or those costing below £1,000 are not capitalised. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset over its expected useful life, which in all cases is estimated at 4 years. Impairment reviews are carried out as and when evidencè comes to light that that the recoverable amount of a functional fixed asset is below its net book value due to damage, Obsolescen￿ or other relevant factors. Investments held as fixed assets are revalued at mid-market value at the balance sheet date and the gain or loss taken to the Statement of Finanaal Activtties. (gl Reserves policy The trustees will maintain a general reserve of up to 1 years operating costs. This policy will be reviewed annually. iii age

CEFN GOLAU TOGETHER CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Cefn Golau Together Association On accounts for the year ended 31-08-2023 Charity no {rf any) 1194406 Set out on pages 6-10 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'the TrusVI for the year ended 3110812023 Responsibllltles and 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 20111"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 145151{bl of the Act. 121 Page

CEFN GOLAU TOGETHER Independent examIne￿S statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ') in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respett: accounting records were not kept in accordance with sertion 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. * Pleuse delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Slgned: H Brown Date: 1310812024 Name: Hayley 8rown Relevant professional qualificationl5) or body lil any): Address: The Bungalow Abergavenny Road Blaenavon NP4 9RG Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern Isee CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners).

CEFN GOLAU TOGETHER Give here brief details of anv itern5 that the Èxaminer wishes to disclose. 141 age

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ members of

Cefn Golau Together Association

On accounts for the year ended

31-08-2023

Charity no (if any)

1194406

Set out on pages

6-10

(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

Responsibilities and basis of report

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/08/2022

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.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) 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.

• Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.

Signed:

H Brown

Date:

13/08/2024

Name:

Hayley Brown

Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):

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October 2018

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Address:

The Bungalow

Abergavenny Road

Blaenavon NP4 9RG

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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October 2018

IER