| for the period Period end date 31st March 2025 |
for the period Period end date 31st March 2025 |
for the period Period end date 31st March 2025 |
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| Section A | Reference and administration details |
Charity name ARMENIAN COMMUNITY CENTRE (W)
Other names charity is known by ACCW Registered charity number (if any) 1195813 Charity's principal address Armenian Community Centre (W) Unit K8, Capital Business Park Cardiff Postcode CF3 2PU
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)
Dr Patrick Thomas
Hovan Torosyan
Dr Ardavast Kanekanian
Alice Alisa Kanekanian
Dr Sonia Wardan
Meline Hope-Brown 27/10/2024 Trustees board
Tamara Asryan 09/03/2025 Trustees board
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
- Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution)
Constitution
Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods
Appointed by
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
- policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
Charity comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charity's governing document and the provisions of the Statements of Recommended Prac�ce (SORP), applicable to chari�es preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Repor�ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102).
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
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Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its To provide or assist in the provision of facili�es in the interest of social governing document welfare for recrea�on or other leisure �me occupa�on of individuals who have need of such facili�es by reason of their youth, age, infirmity, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their condi�ons of life. Each year our Trustees review our objec�ves and ac�vi�es to ensure they con�nue to reflect our aims. In carrying out this review the Trustees have considered the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. The Trustees have complied with the duty in sec�on 17 of the Chari�es Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Commission.
The Charity is responsible for the management of the ac�vi�es of the Armenian Community in Wales. The Trustees have con�nued to provide a suitable and convenient place and opportuni�es for the Armenian Community & members of other communi�es for cultural and social ac�vi�es to improve the life of the members and to assist families in se�ling Summary of the main activities in the UK as well as aid for those in Humanitarian crisis. undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects The Charity has con�nued to organise fundraising events, cultural events, (include within this section the social gatherings and donated some funds to other charity organisa�ons for statutory declaration that trustees their con�nued support in good community causes. have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission The Armenian school has been supported to encourage young members of on public benefit)
The Armenian school has been supported to encourage young members of the community maintain their knowledge of Armenian language, art and culture.
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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year |
Maintaining and improving the building for the benefit of all. Offering a space and opportunity and run a Sunday School for children Supporting the community, improving their social welfare and reaching out to those in urgent need of support. |
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Section E Financial review
The Trustees endeavour to have sufficient reserves to continue the Brief statement of the charity’s running of the Centre and offer varied activities for the community for the policy on reserves foreseeable future.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
No funds are in deficit.
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
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Armenian Community Centre (W) (Reg. Charity no. 1195813) Receipts and payments account For th• p•rSod from 01104Q024 To 3110312025 Receipts and payments 2024-25 Unr•strlct•d fund• 2023-24 Unr•strlct•d funds Dorballorb•, •knll¥ K•ffl• DonatKJns Le9achryS &ft Ald Olher mIr Income 1.1SS.00 2,103.46 1.W.57 92.12 100.00 1101.51 2,245.51 Gr•nts Fundrl8lng Ev•nts1gro••l 1.18J.76 3.150.00 Events. Cc1• 760.00 •18.03 h*1 1.•1&76 In¥•stm•nt In¢om• Bank Iniettsl Bank crmnpew Depojil Inknesl 4,576.73 8,Z13.61 ACCW January, 2026
Amlenian Community Centre IW) (Reg. Charity no. 1195813) Receipts and payments account For th• p•rlod from 01104r2024 31IOY2025 Receipts and payments 2024-25 Unr•strb¢t•d funds 2023-24 Unre#trl¢t•d fund• m•ni• Admin Events exp• Fundiasw Picpd Chanty dunalv$ Insular¢¢ Rate5 Ublil 251.JB 1.461.10 42J.40 500.Tr) 715.00 I352 12J.14 411.67 138.90 34.63 0.92 14).19 1.733.27 Website Fees. 67.97 3.05 Sub total s,1.14 524.99 A88•t and In¥•stm•nt urcha8•• •tc. Sub total Tot•1 payments 5,691.64 6.524.99 Net of rK8lpt4(p•yments) C••h fvnd• l••t y••f •nd C•¥h fvnd¥ th18 y••r •nd 1.688.02 3,618.40 5.307.02 5.307.02 ACCW January, 2026
Armenian Community Centre (W) (Reg. Charity no. 1195813) Receipts and payments account For th• p•rlod from ot10412024 To 3110Y2025 Statements of assets and liabilities at the end of the period 2024-25 2023-24 Unr•strlct•d Unrèstdet•d fund¥ lund• C•8h fund• Bonk curr•nt acGOUnt Bank deFx>S1l aCcnI 8SS.71 3.3J6.40 S.J07.02 To¢•1 cash funds 4192.11 5,207.02 Non mon•tsry ass•ts for charltys own S+Ky I<k tota Total n•t assets 4,192.11 5.307.02 Slgrnd by onè or tsvo trustees on behall of all th trustees Si9naluro H. Tryosyan Signature A Kanekaniaft Date of approval 11*t1112026 ACCW January, 2026
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Alice Alisa Kanekanian Signature(s) Hovan Torosyan Alice Alisa Kanekanian Full name(s) Hovan Torosyan Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Secretary Trustee etc) Date 11/01/2026
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