2023-02-28-accounts - Gwyrddio Penarth Greening (Gpg)

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Annual Report: 2022-23 | 21 November 2023

ABOUT GPG http://penarthgreening.cymru/

GPG is in its 13[th] year, with 2022-23 our first full year as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, with the overall aim of protecting the environment for the public benefit in Penarth and environs, by promoting the sharing, repairing and re-using of products; raising awareness on environmental issues; and promoting biodiversity.

CURRENT PROJECTS AND PARTNERS

Benthyg Penarth https://penarth.benthyg.cymru/

Penarth’s library of things, currently based in the Kymin, launched March 2021 by GPG in collaboration with Benthyg Cymru, with original funding from Natural Resources Wales and the WCVA
Donations grew early, and borrowing rates have been steadily increasing
Now partners in a National Lottery-funded network supporting LoTs across Cardiff and the Vale, making items across these areas more accessible to those affected by the cost-of-living crisis

Penarth Growing Community http://penarthgrowingcommunity.co.uk/

Like Benthyg, a project which grew from GPG’s 2020 community meeting on what we can do locally to tackle the climate and nature crisis
Tending the orchard and raised beds at the Kymin (funded through Keep Wales Tidy) with fortnightly community sessions, in partnership with Friends of the Kymin
Continuing to maintain West House Community Garden and a town-wide seed and plant exchange
Successful Grow Along programme (2022/23) national Lottery-funded workshops and events

Plastic Free Penarth https://penarthgpg.org/plastic-free-penarth/

Group set up to secure Plastic Free Community status for Penarth (achieved 2019)
Currently working to expand number of local businesses and schools with Plastic Free status
Has worked regularly with local partners and Keep Wales Tidy’s Eco schools programme, including arranging a school’s event at the Pier in 2022

Cosmeston Orchard

Established 2010, maintained by members of Penarth Tree Forum; activities include fruit tree pruning and hedge laying courses supported by the Vale Local Nature Partnership

Wales Climate Week 2023 https://www.climateweek.gov.wales/

We are currently planning an event for January 2024 as part of the Welsh Government’s Climate Conversation scheme

Priorities for 2023-24

Growing our projects and volunteers
Continuing regular articles in Penarth Times on environmental issues
Changing regular format of committee meetings to alternate between business meetings and public events

TRUSTEES

Anne Crowley; Eurgain Powell; Gideon Calder; Nigel Humphrey; Susannah McWilliam; Tony Cooke (Treasurer).

GPG annual accounts for 2022/23 (28th February year end)

	General Funds	Food Festival	Access Penarth	Benthyg Penarth	Growing Together	Total
Income	498.52	0	0	16,793.86	941.16	18,233.54
Costs	606.87	0	0	26,025.67	10,633.64	37,266.18
Surplus/Deficit 22/23	-108.35	0	0	-9,231.81	-9,692.48	-19,032.64
Brought Forward	886.55	201.68	160.20	13,677.47	9,935.82	24,861.72
Carried Forward	979.88	0	160.20	4,445.66	243.34	5,829.08
	Food festival cost centre has been merged with General Funds. Only income was a grant for litter-pickingkit.			Income includes grants from NRW and VoG Council.	Income includes grant of £181.00 from Health Board

These accounts are based on bank transactions only. Benthyg Penarth holds some cash income and has made some cash purchases which are not included here.

Tony Cooke Treasurer, GPG