Trustees, Annual Report For the year ended 30th September 2024 Charity Name.. Bryn Blaen Community Wind Fund CIO Charity Number.. 1200697 Registered Address: Celtic Travel, New Street. Llanidloes, Powys, SYIB 6EH Trustees . Wyn lerman [Chair] Phyl Davies [Treasurer] Shan Davies (Secretary) Kevin Brown, Tricia Turner, Tim Morgan (A]1 served throughout the year) Independent Examiner Jill Davies, Pant y Gamallt, Staylittle. Powys Objectives and Activities The charity's objective is.. "To advance such charitable purposes for the benefit of the local cummunity as the trustees see fit, primarily by making grants to other charities and not-for-profit organisations operating in Llanidloe5 and surrounding areas." Our actiwties this year focused on.. Raising funds from local donors and supporters Identifying and verifying suitable local causes Distributing 100 % of raised funds to registered charities and grassroots groups working to alleviate poverty, support mental health, improve community wellbeing. and enhance access to education and services. Achievements and Performance In the 2023-2024 financial year, we.. Received £23 1,998 through donations. Made grants, ranging from £IOOO to £38,573.98, to local charities including.. - Llanidloes Christmas Lights - Llanidloes Football Club - Llanidloes Youth Club - Minerva Arts Centre • Facilitated dirert feedba(k and follow-up reporting from recipients to ensure accountability and impact We are proud that no unavoidable (xjsts were incunEd and donations were dlstrlbuted wholly to lool organisations thanks to our volunteer-only operdting modd. Financial Review The charity had an income of £231,998. all of which came from voluntary donations and events. Total expenditure was E163.963, of which: . £163,233 was distributed in grants . £730 was spent on unavoidable costs (e.g. website hostin& plaques) We maintain minin￿1 reserves of £5000 to c(Jver operational contingenae5. The charity does not hold investtnents or employ siaff. We continue to operate on a zero-salary. low-overhead model. ensuring Maximum impact for local causes. Reserves Policy The trustees aim to retain a general reSe￿e of at least £5000 to cover any unexpected admini5trJtive costs or emergency funding needk kny surplus income is distributed at the next quarterly review. Public Benefit Statement The trnstees confirni they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefiL AII activities directly benefit the local comtnunlty through financial sUPPOrt to organisations delivertng public se￿]ceS and Sixial supporL Plans for the Future In 2024-2025, the charity will: . Continue to ensure 100% of monies received goes to good (zuses and supports the lo(xl communityas is the purpose olthi5 charity. sign￿ on behaifof the trustee5, Phyl Davies Treasurer of Tnjstees Date: 29 luiy 2025 ftypj ## **ACCOUNTS FOR BRYNBLAEN COMMUNITY WIND FUND CIO YEAR ENDING 30 09 24** ## **DONATIONS** : **£229,912.18** ## **INVOICES/EXPENDITURE** : **Companies/Persons Date** Mid Wales Trading 19 10 23 500.00 Wax Works 28 08 24 230.85 ## **Amount** ## **Total to date:** ## **£ 730.85** ## **GRANTS** ## **Organisation** ## **Date** ## **Amount** Llanidloes Football Club 19 10 23 25,000.00 Llanidloes Rotary 19 10 23 1,500.00 Llanidloes Bowling Club 19 10 23 13,620.00 Llanidloes Youth Club 19 10 23 5,000.00 Llanidloes Golf Club 19 10 23 14,995.00 Llanidloes Cricket Club 17 10 23 20,000.00 Minerva Arts Llanidloes 17 11 20 4,750.00 Llanidloes Christmas Lights 17 11 23 38,573.98 Llanidloes Burial Board 17 11 23 5,973,20 Llanidloes Bowling Club 17 11 23 8,000.00 Llanidloes Dial A Ride 25 03 24 25,000,00 Llangurig Parent & Toddler Group 25 03 24 1,000,00 **Total Grants £163,412.18 Total Grants plus Expenditure: £164,143.03 Bank Charges for period: £0.00 Interest for period: £2,085.48 Balance as at 30 09 24 £67,5858.48** ## Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of the BrynBlaen Community Wind Fund CIO Charity Name: Bryn Blaen Community Wind Fund CIO Charity Number: 1200697 Year Ended: 30[th] September 2024 ## **Independent Examiner’s Report on the Accounts** I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2024, which are set out in the accompanying statements. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act), and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011; - Follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act; and - State whether any particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement** My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. ## **Independent Examiner’s Statement** In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention: 1. Which give me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 2011 have not been met; or 2. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Name: Jill Davies Relevant qualification: Company Director Address: Pant Y Gamallt, Staylittle, Powys, SY19 7BU Date: 29 July 2025