Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] April 2024 Period start date To 31[st] March 2025 Period end date
Charity name: Hwb Caergwrle CIO
Charity registration number: 1197424
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 | The Objects of Hwb Caergwrle CIO are: 1) To provide facilities in the interests of social welfare, recreation and leisure and to improve the quality of life within the area of benefit (Caergwrle and Neighbourhood); 2) To establish a Community Centre. |
| 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 |
1) With no obvious facility becoming available as a Community Centre Hwb Caergwrle continued to make use of venues which serve other purposes locally. 2) Hwb Caergwrle provided for a range of craft /creative activities involving the local community, 3) a variety of talks by speakers, 4) supported a Welsh Conversation Group, 5) Supported Flower Arranging sessions, 6) organised a litter-pick in the community and 7) also involved local school children in artwork within their own school and on the walls of a community skate board park. 8) Towards the end of the financial year the CIO successfully recruited a part-time salaried Project Co-ordinator (Sian Valentine). |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Making a difference to community life for public benefit is at the heart of what Hwb Caergwrle is seeking to achieve. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not relevant. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not relevant. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Hwb Caergwrle Trustees are volunteers. Hwb Caergwrle also acknowledges the support of several members of the community who have made a voluntary contribution as providers of activities. Particular mention should be made of the volunteers at Hope Community Library who have assisted with the organisation of activities and provision of refreshments at that venue. |
| Other |
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 | • Support for Welsh Conversation as a regular fortnightly activity in Hope Community Library; • Provision of a range of creative activities (Macramé, Creative Writing, Art Therapy, Felt Making) for six-week periods in Caergwrle Methodist Church Hall; • Provision of Floristry course in Caergwrle Boys’ Brigade Hall. • Programme of monthly talks in Hope Community Library; • Supported Flower Arranging sessions; • Organisation of a community litter- pick; • Commissioned a graffiti art company to work with local school children in their own school and a a local skate board park. • Successful appointment of Project |
Co-ordinator.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | 1. With the support of TNLF Hwb Caergwrle has been able to support a range of activities which fulfil the CIO’s primary objective of providing activities which improve the quality of life within the area of benefit; 2. The CIO has adopted an approach which seeks to maximise the potential of other facilities within the community by Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) for Hwb Caergwrle activities. In **effect the CIO is a‘virtual Hwb’. ** |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Hwb Caergwrle was successful in being awarded a TNLF grant which is sufficient for the current needs of the CIO. It has also raised funds from local donations. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | No investment apart from hiring of premises for activities. |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The CIO had a Restricted Fund Balance of £3946.82 and an Unrestricted Fund Balance of £553.22 (Total Funds £4500.04) at the end of the financial year. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Hwb Caergwrle has no fixed assets, like a building, and does not have the potential liabilities which justify holding reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Nil |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | As stated above |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | No Deficits |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No current uncertainties |
| 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 | Applications for grants and local donations. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not relevant. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Hwb Caergwrle is seeking to recruit additional volunteers to help to sustain initiatives within the community. There is a risk that sufficient volunteers may not come forward and that the CIO runs out of funds to continue. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Hwb Caergwrle does not hold money in trust. |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | As a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. |
| 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 | Hwb Caergwrle’s original survey of needs identified individuals, within the community, who were prepared to volunteer and some, who were prepared to play a managerial role. Our procedure in recruiting and supporting Trustees involved a) an informal chat with an existing Trustee; b) a more formal discussions with all Trustees; a briefing about the Objects and current activities of Hwb Caergwrle, access to Hwb Caergwrle’s Sharepoint which contains all relevant documents and policies, and opportunity to discuss matters further. Para 1.51 |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Trustee Welcome Pack with key documents. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The Charity has four Trustees. The CIO is reaching out to establish close working links with other bodies within the community. There is a particularly close relationship with Hope Community Library and Caergwrle Methodist Church both of which are used as venues for activities. Library volunteers are very supportive and have their own What’s App group which is dedicated to these groups. We have established Welsh Conversation with the help of a keen Welsh speaker. The Welsh Conversation Group have their own What’s App Group which facilitates organisation. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | No relationship with related parties. |
Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Hwb Caergwrle CIO |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1197424 |
| Charity’s principal address | “Avalon”, 7 Mountain Close, Hope, Flintshire LL12 9SE |
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(if any) |
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| Gillian Pearson | Chair | |||
| David Healey | Treasurer / Secretary |
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| LindsayPerkins | Trustee | |||
| LindseyAnkers | Trustee | |||
– 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 None held in this capacity Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for None 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
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) David John Healey Full name(s) Gillian Ann Pearson Position (eg Secretary, Chair Treasurer / Secretary Chair, etc) Date 15th May 2025
HWB CAERGWRLE Charity No. 1197424 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
HWB CAERGWRLE si FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CONTENTS PAGE Independent Examiners Report Trustees Annual Report 3to6 Balance Sheet Statement of Finatbcial Activities Notes to the Financial Statements 9tolO
HWB CAERGWRLE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HWB CAERGWRLE Icharity No. 11974241- YEAR ENDED 3110312025 WE report Eo the t¥usteE5 on our examination of the accounts of HW8 Caergwrle for the year ended 31 March 2025. Th15 reptsrt15 made solely to ihe trustees as a body. Our reporting woik has been undèrtaken so that we might state to the trustees those matter5 we are required to state to them in an independent examiner's repDrt and lor no other purpose. To the ftsllesi extent permltted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibilily to anyone other than the charily and the trustees as a body, for our work, for this report, or for the oplnion we have formed. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBIIITES OF MANAGEMENTCOMMIThEE ANDTHE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER The charity's truslees are responsible lor the preparation of the 3ccount5,' they consldÈr that an audit is not required for this year under sectlon 144 01 the Charities Act 2011 (the ChaTltie5 Actl and ihat an irkdependent examination is needed. It is our iesponslbillty to examine Ihe accounts under sections 145 of the Charities Act, followlng rhe PTocedure5 laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under seclion 14515llbl of the Charities Act, and io state whether parliiulai TtTralter5 have come to our attention. BASISOF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTAwfs OPINION Our work wa5 conducted in accordancE wlth the Bener411 Oirections given by the Charity Commi55ion. Our procedures Included a review of ihe accoynt rccord5 kept by the charlty and a comparison of the account5 pie5ented with those records. It also included consideration for any unusual items or dlsclosures in ihe accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The piocedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence thal would be required for an audTrt, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT'S OPINION In our opinion.. lal The 8ccounts are in agreement with those accounling ¥ecord5 kept by thè soclety under section 130 of the Charitie5 Act Ibl Having regard only to, and on the basis of. thè information contained in those accounting records, the flnanclal %tatements have been drawn up in a manneT con5isÉent with the accountlne requirements of the applicable leElSlatSon, and. Icl The accounts complied with the applicable requirements Sel Dut in Ihe Charities Act IAccounts and Repoit51 Regulations 2008- other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair. vlew. which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. We have no coneerns and have come across no other matters in connettion with the examination to which attention should be drawn In this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the account5 to be reached. James Denton FCCA Mlke Grifliths and Partner5 Ltd Accountants and Registered Auditors The Yew Tiee Inn High Street Gresford Wrexham LL12 8RF
HWB CAERGWRLE ST TRUSTEE'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustee's present their annual report for the year ended 31" March 2025. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION The charity was established under the Trust Deed on 10 January 2022 and Is registered with the Charity Commissioners No. 1197424. The correspondence address for the CIO is 'Avalon', 7 Mountain Close, Hope, Flinlshire, LL12 9SE. Trustees The trustee5 are Gillian Pearson Lindsey Ankers David John Healey Lindsay Perkins Buslness Support Servlces Bankers.. Lloyds Bank PLC, 98 Victoria St, London, SWIE 5JL Independent Examiner: Mike Griffiths & Partners, Yew Tree Inn, High street, Gresford, Wrexham, LL12 8RF STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE, AND MANAGEMENT Governing Document Hwb Caergwrle is constituted through its governing document as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI. The Charity ha5 four Trustees. The CIO is reaching out to establish close working links Wlth other bodies within the community. There is a particularly close relatlonship wlth Hope Community Library and Caergwrle Methodist Church, both of which are used as venues for activities. Library voluntecrs are very supportive and have their own What's App group which i.£ dedie.ate.d to these groups. We have established Welsh Conversation with the help of a keen We15h speaker. The Welsh Conversation Group have their own What's App Group which facilitates organisation. Appolntment of Trustees Hwb Caergwrle's original survey of needs identif1ed individuals within the community who were prepared to volunteer, and some who were prepared to play a managerial role. Our procedure in recruiting and supporting Trustees involved al an informal chat with an existing Trustee,. bl a more forfnal discussion with all Trustees,. a briefing about ihe objects and current activities of the CIO, access to Oltr ShareF)Oint containing all relevant documents and policies. and opportunity to discuss matters further. Key documents are also provided within the Trustee Welcome Pack. Objectives and Activlties The CIO'S continuing aim is to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare, recreatlon, and leisure and to improve the quality of life within the are of benefit Icaergwrle and NeiEhbourhoodl. It 15 our further objective to establish a Community Centre. We acknowledge the support of several members of the community who have made a volulltary contribution as providers of activities. P<irliLulcir mention should be Inade OF the volunteers at Hope Community Library, wlio have assisted with the organisation of activities and provision of refreshments at that venue. Making a difference to community life for public benefit is at the heart OF what Hwb Caergwrle is seekinE to achieve
Achievements and Performance. With no obvious facility becoming available as a Community Centre, we have continued to make use of venues which serve other purposes locally. With the support of The National Lottery Fund, we have been able to support a range of actlvities, outlined below, which fulfil the Clo's primary objective of improving the quality of life within the area of benefit. We have adopted an approach which seeks to maximise the potential of other facilities within the community by Asset Based Community Development IABCDI- in effect the CIO is a 'virtual Hwb,. Support for Welsh Conversatlon as a regular fortnight activity at klope Communlty Lik)rary Provision of a range of creative activities for six-week period5 in Caergwrle Methodist Church Hall. Provision of Floristry course in Caergwrle Boys, Brigade Hall. Programme of monthly talks at Hope Community Library. Supported Flower Arranging sessions Qrganisation of a community litter-pick Commissioned a graffiti art company to work with local school children at thelr own school and at a local skateboard park Successful appointmènt of Project Co-ordinator Flnancial Review The CIO had 8 Restricted Fund Balance of £3586.82 and 2n Unrestricted Fund Balance of £537.24 Total Funds £4124.06) at the end of the financial year. Reserves Poll¢v Hwb Caergwrle has no fixed asset5 and does not have the potential liabilities which justify holding reserves. ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING RESPONSIBILITES The Charities Act requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each year, which give true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the year and of the surplus or deficiency for the year then ended. In preparing these flnancial statements, the Trustees are required to: l. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them on a consistent basi5 2. Make judgements and estimates that are prudent and reasonable. and 3. Prèpare the financial statement on the soin8 concern basis unless it Is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The Trustees are respon51ble for keepin8 proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking steps for the prevention and detection of fraud or other irregularities.
Gillian Pearson Chairl TTUStee David Healey (Secr T¥ustee ry and Treasurer) For and on behalf of the Trustees Date..
HWB CAERGWRLE sr RECEIPTSAND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Restricted 2025 Funds Funds Total 2024 Total Income Grant5 Donations Refunds 500.00 4,675.00 5.175.00 18.27 Total Recelpts 500 4675 5175 18.27 Expendlture Venue Insurance Equipment Refreshments Providers Course Materials Advertising Sundries Website Hosting Salaries Accountancy 83 46.69 162 206.18 245 252.87 1698 492 80.67 640.84 30 2231.18 26.74 110.67 2872.02 26.74 30.53 71.14 330.38 3,758.16 688.J3 88.10 20 195.84 30.53 61.14 io 512 360 512 360 Total Payments 942.87 3538.10 4480.97 7,270.61 SurplusllDeficitl for the year -442.87 1136.90 694.03 17,252.34 Fund Balances Brought Forward 996.09 2433.94 3430.03 10,682.37 Transfers 15.98 15.98 Fund Balance Carried Forward 553.22 3586.82 4140.04 3,430.03