Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date 1[st] SEPTEMBER 2024
To Period end date. 31[st] AUGUST 2025
Charity name: Neuadd Llanddarog Hall
Charity registration number: 1206628
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Theobjectsof theCIO are to operatea villagehall,andrelatedfacilities, foruseby the inhabitants of the Parish of Llanddarog and surroundingareas, withoutdistinction ofsex,sexualorientation, age, disability, nationality, race orpolitical, religiousor other opinions. |
| 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 |
The provisionof facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupationof individualswhohave needof such facilities by reason of their youth,age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardshipor social and economic circumstancesor for thepublicat large inthe interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditionsof life of thesaidinhabitants. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees are aware of guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not Applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The hall does not participate in social investing. |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Committee members volunteer with maintenance, cleaning, supervision of events etc |
| 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 | The new Hall was completed and reopened in March 2025. The new modern hall was designed to offer improved facilities for users including a large room seating 150 people, two meeting rooms and a modern kitchen. Solar panels were installed to supply energy to the grid and in future to charge batteries for our own use. Heating is by means of air source and with facility for air conditioning as required. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Objective during the accounting period, was to complete the rebuilding project. This was achieved within budget and the hall was opened in March 2025. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Funds were invested in 5 different bank accounts, with good interest rates, ensuring balances were within limits protected by FSCS. |
Bank interest totalled £9,343 Other
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The modern facility has drawn increased usage from local and a wider area with increased income from hire will ensure a secure financial future. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Required to pay retention charges to the building contractor, some minor additional works and operating costs. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £38,600 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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 | Interest on investments Hire of hall Export of generated electricity to National Grid from solar panels |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Funds saved in bank accounts in sums guaranteed by FSCS |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | None anticipated. Hall is a new building with low running costs, no building maintenance required and increased usage looks promising for the future. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Charity Commission |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | As outlined in Governing Document |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Ensure that new trustees are briefed on duties and given copy of Governing Document. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | 7 No trustees and a further 11 committee members. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Neuadd Llanddarog Hall |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charity number | 1206628 |
| Charity’s principal address | Neuadd Llanddarog Llanddarog Carmarthen Carmarthenshire SA32 8NS |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Jones | Secretary | GoverningDocument of CIO | ||
| Huw Voyle Williams |
Dtto | |||
| TerryJones | Dtto | |||
| Elgan Richards | Dtto | |||
| Kim Davies | Dtto | |||
| Alun Voyle | Dtto | |||
| Nia Thomas | Dtto | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
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 charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| None | ||
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
| Not Applicable |
Not Applicable
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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
Lewis M Jones | A Voyle |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Machreth Jones | Alun Lloyd Voyle | |
Secretary, Trustee |
Trustee | |
| 15thDecember 2025 | ||
| 15thDecember 2025 |
CYFRIFON / ACCOUNTS NEUADD LLANDDAROG HALL Medi 1af 2024 - 31 Awst 2025 / Sept 1st 2024 - 31 Aug 2025
Derbyniadau / Receipts
| Transfer from SBS | £323 064 47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer from 35 day account nat west | £137 899 50 | |||
| Transfer from Nationwide | £97 567 11 | |||
| Transfer from Charity banc | £91 483 32 | |||
| Taliad Solar | £3 167 55 | |||
| Cyngor bro (Grant) | £650 00 | |||
| Partion/Priodas | £600 00 | |||
| Bowls | £448 00 | |||
| Ann Bremenda | £350 00 | |||
| CCC | £200 00 | |||
| WI | £180 00 | |||
| Gwerthiant panel solar | £100 00 | |||
| Gwerthiant dihumidifier | £100 00 | |||
| Te Angladd | £195 00 | |||
| John James | £54 00 | |||
| Plaid Lafur | £45 00 | |||
| MYW Rhanbarth | £40 00 | |||
| Cadeirydd cyngor sir | £40 00 | |||
| MYW | £40 00 | |||
| Eglwys | £32 00 | |||
| CFFI | £15 00 | |||
| Cor Llanddarog | £80 00 | |||
| Arholiad Piano | £200 00 | |||
| Sioe | £224 00 | |||
| Jiwdo | £200 00 | |||
| £6 960 55 | £650 014 40 | £656 974 95 | ||
| Interest | ||||
| SBS | £6 367 47 | |||
| Nat west interest Account | £289 55 | |||
| Nationwide | £1 860 38 | |||
| Charity banc | £825 94 | |||
| £9 343 34 | ||||
| Total Income | £16 303 89 |
Taliadau /Payments
| RAP Contractors | £362 304 66 |
|---|---|
| Trydan | £64 308 04 |
| Jenkins Refrig | £18 701 72 |
| Chairs/Table/Trolly | £8 588 10 |
| Penfro consultant | £6 750 00 |
| SSE | £2 905 78 |
| Blinds | £2 022 00 |
| Hoover/Plates/Mugs/ Freezer | £2 099 70 |
| Electric Cooker | £1 926 06 |
| Plate Warmer | £1 185 88 |
| Dishwasher | £647 66 |
| Fridge (Bar) | £575 38 |
| Cooker Hood | £403 26 |
| Insurance | £1 073 97 |
| Green Build/Aurora consultan | £1 004 00 |
| Wall unit Bar/ Urn etc | £793 72 |
| Projector | £734 00 |
| Tiling | £587 98 |
| Gorlech | £501 50 |
| Clanhau neuadd a ffenestri | £545 00 |
| Hall sign | £423 64 |
| Celtic Hire | £334 32 |
| Natural uk | £448 80 |
| Welsh Water | £266 33 |
| Ionos | £247 20 |
| Cydnabyddiaeth Swyddogion | £200 00 |
| Trolly (Jiwdo) | £187 80 |
| BT | £184 87 |
| Queue master Belt | £114 59 |
| Noson Agoriadol | £116 53 |
| Just Giving William Beynon | £50 00 |
| Return postage | £45 55 |
| Llyfr minuites | £42 00 |
Total Expenditure
£480 320 04
CYFRIFON / ACCOUNTS NEUADD LLANDDAROG HALL Medi 1af 2024 - 31 Awst 2025 / Sept 1st 2024 - 31 Aug 2025
Bank Reconcilliations
Nat West Bank Current Account
| Yn y banc 1.09.24 | £31 961 80 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Receipts | £6 960 55 | ||
| Transfer from SBS | £323 064 47 | ||
| Transfer from 35 day account nat west | £137 899 50 | ||
| Transfer from Nationwide | £97 567 11 | ||
| Transfer from Charity banc | £91 483 32 | ||
| £688 936 75 | |||
| Taliadau / Payments | £480 320 04 | ||
| Transfer to SBS | £200 000 00 | £680 320 04 | |
| Balance 31st August 2025 | £8 616 71 | ||
| Swansea Building Society | |||
| Income | |||
| Yn y banc 31.08.2024 | £146 697 00 | ||
| Trosglwyddo o /Transfer from Nat West current acco £200 000 00 | |||
| Llog / Interest | £6 367 47 | ||
| £353 064 47 | |||
| Transfer to NatWest Current Accnt | £323 064 47 | ||
| £30 000 00 | |||
| Balance 31st August 2025 | |||
| NatWest Interest Account | |||
| Balance at 1Sept 20242024 | £137 609 95 | ||
| Interest | £289 55 | ||
| £137 899 50 | |||
| Transfer to NatWest Current Account | £137 899 50 | ||
| Balance 31st August 2025 | £0 00 |
| C/fwd | £38 616 71 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Reconcilliations - contd. | |||
| Bt/Fwd | £38 616 71 | ||
| Charity Bank | |||
| Balance 31Aug 2024 2024 | £90 657 38 | ||
| Interest | £825 94 | ||
| £91 483 32 | |||
| Transfer to NatWest Current Accnt | £91 483 32 | ||
| Balance 31st August 2025 | £0 00 | ||
| Nationwide Bank | |||
| Balance 1Sept 2024 | £95 706 73 | ||
| Interest | £1 860 38 | ||
| £97 567 11 | |||
| Transfer to NatWest Current Accnt | £97 567 11 | ||
| Balance 31st August 2025 | £0 00 | ||
| Cyfanswm Arian y Neuadd 31.08.2025 Total Hall Funds 31. 8.2025 |
£38 616 71 |