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2023-02-19-accounts

SORP reference SORP reference SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of the Para 1.17 The stated
purpose
of the
Charity
is for the
charity as set out in its general
benefit of the inhabitants
of the Kenfig
governing document area
in such
charitable
ways as the Trustees
think fit.
Summary
in relation
of
to
the main
activities
those purposes
for
Para
1.19
1.17 and Income is generated
from the rental ofproperties
held, from grazing
rentals,
external
grants,
and
the public benefit, in particular, car parking charges.
the activities, projects or
services identified in the As freeholder
of the
Prince
of Wales
Public
accounts. House,
the
Trust
carries
out
its
duties
of
maintenance
and repair as required.
A portion of Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club is on land
leased from the Trust.
The larger
part of the Trust's
land
is the 1400
acres of Kenfig
Burrows,
which
is a National
Nature
Reserve
and a Site of Special Scientific
Interest.
This was formerly
leased
to Bridgend
County Borough Council,
but has reverted
to the
Trust's
control,
In order to be able to carry
out
the statutory
requirements
involved
in managing
a Nature
Reserve
of International
importance,
the Trust has signed a Management
Agreement
with
Natural
Resources Wales (NRW), who
will
manage
the land for its wildlife and conservation
features.
The Trust retains overall control ofthe land, and
ofthe Reserve Centre building.
Statement confirming whether Para 1.18 In
planning
and
carrying
out
the
charity's
the trustees have had regard to objectives
during
the year, we kept
in mind
the
the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission
guidance
on public benefit
Charity Commission on public at our trustee meetings.
benefit

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 The charity
invites applications
for funding
from
local organisations
including
schools, churches,
youth,
sporting
and other worthy
bodies through
advertising
in the local press, usually
on a twice-
yearly
basis.
Applicants
must
disclose
the
purpose oftheir claim, details ofother sources of
funding,
if any, and provide a full estimate of the
proposed
work or reason for the funding
applied
for, Applicants
must be based within
the Trust's
Area
of Benefit
and
no
applications
can
be
considered
from individuals.
Policy on social investment Para 1.38
including program related
investment
Contribution made by Para 1.38 In addition
to Trustees,
who are all volunteers,
volunteers the Trust
is grateful
to the contribution
made
by
volunteers
within
the
Kenfig
National
Nature
Reserve. Two groups ofvolunteers
meet weekly,
one
group
carrying
out
practical
conservation
work, and the other, monitoring
wildlife species.
There is also a bird
ringing
group
which
meets
regularly.
Other

SORP reference
Summary of the main Para L20 In
2020,
Kenfig
Nature
Corporation
was
achievements of the charity, established
as a limited company
to manage
the
identifying the difference the commercial
aspects
of the
Reserve
Centre
charity's work has made to the activities.
The Reserve
Centre
now acts as a
circumstances of its community
hub, and is used by a wide variety of
benegcia ries and any wider local
organisations
for
classes
and
other
benefits to society as a whole. activities,
including
Art
& Craft, Yoga,
Pilates,
Mother
and
Toddler
classes,
Quilting,
and
Wildlife classes.
It has also become a meeting
place
for
local
and
national
organisations.
Monthly
Farmer's
Markets
and
Craft
Markets
have
been
established.
The Centre
has
also
hasted
birthday
parties and weddings.
Planning
Permission
has
been
granted
for a
Cafra
in the Centre
building,
and
in the
interim
until the conversion
work is carried out, there
is
a popular
temporary
coffee stall located
in the
Car Park.
In order
to
pay
for the
improvements
to the
Centre
and
other facilities
on the Reserve,
the
Trust has found
it necessary
to introduce
Parking
charges
in the Car park, which was formerly free.
The
parking
is
managed
by
an
external
company,
but
the
majority
of
the
income
generated
goes direct to the Trust.
The Company
now employs
a full-time
Warden,
and a Centre Manager.
Two
groups
of volunteers
meet
weekly,
one
group
carrying
out practical
conservation
work,
and the other, monitoring
wildlife species. There
is
also
a
bird
ringing
group
which
meets
regularly.
The Trust also has a long-established
relationship
with the local fishing club.
As part of NRW's
Management
Agreement,
a
new fence has been constructed
across part of
the Reserve,
in order to control grazing
by cattle
and sheep which
is essential
for the control
of
invasive
scrub.
Gates
and
stiles
have
been
installed
on
every
footpath
or
bridleway,
ensuring
continued
public access to the dunes
and beach.
As part ofthe Sands of Life Project, also funded
by NRW, some areas of sand
dunes
near the
coast have been cleared of vegetation
in order
to encourage
the transport
of sand inland
by the
wind,
and
to stimulate
the growth
of 'pioneer'
species.
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Achievements against Para 1.41 The prime focus for the Trust over the course of
objectives set this period was to stabilise the management
of
the
Nature
Reserve
and
Reserve centre.
By
prudent
expenditure
and planning
the
Trust was
able to reopen the Centre to the public, increase
its occupancy
for community
use and develop a
management
plan
in conjunction
with
National
Resources Wales.
Performance of fundraising Para 1.41
activities against objectives set
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other

Review of Review of the charity's the charity's the charity's the charity's financial financial 1'ara 1 21 During
the
During
the
2022/23 2022/23 financial financial year, year, the Charity Charity
position at the end ofthe period. recorded
income
f118,940 resulting
of
in
f130,373, expenditure
a surplus
off11,433.
of
The charity had a cash balance off97,115at the
period end.
Statement explaining the policy Para 1 22 It
is
the
po icy of the charity to maintain
for holding reserves stating why unrestricted funds, which
are
the free reserves
they are held, for the
charity,
at a
level
which equates to
approximately six months unrestricted
expenditure. Unrestricted funds were
maintained at least at this level throughout the
year.
Amount of reserves held. Para 1.22 The charity had unrestricted funds off97,115at
the period end.
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves.
Details of fund materially in Para 1 24 N/A
deficit.
Explanation ofany uncertainties Para 1 26 N/A
about the charity continuing as
a going concern.

Structure ,
Governance
,
Governance
and Man agement
Description of charity's
trusts:
Type ofgoverning
document
Para 1.25 Trust deed.
(trust deed, royal charter)
How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 Constituted under a trust deed.
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection
methods
Para 1.25 Trustees are appointed by the board oftrustees
including details
of
any and serve for four years after which period they
constitutional
provisions
e.g. may put themselves
forward for
re-appointment
election to post or name of any The trustees meet on a quarterly basis.
person
or
body
entitled
to
appoint one or more trustees.

Policies and procedures Para 1.51 The charity
is constituted
under a Trust Deed.
adopted for the induction and Trustees are appointed
by the board oftrustees
training oftrustees and serve for four years, after which period they
may put themselves
forward
for re-appointment.
The trustees
meet on a monthly
basis.
As
and
when
new
trustees
are
needed,
applications
are
invited,
through
local
publications
and media,
from interested
persons
who
have
skills
and
knowledge
which
will
be
useful to the Trust.
Elected
trustees
are
provided
with
an
Onboarding
Pack,
which
includes
the
Trust's
governing
document
and
the
Charity
Commissions'
'Essential
Trustee'
booklet.
The charity's organisational Para 1.51 The charity
is constituted
under a Trust Deed. A
structure and any wider minimum
of
four
Trustees
are
needed
for
network with which the charity quorate
decision
making.
The Trust appoints
a
works chairperson
who may put themselves
forward
for
re appointment
annually.
The Trust has worked
closely
with
National
Resources
Wales
when
undertaking
the
management
of the
nature
reserve
following
the
decision
of BCBC to
relinquish
the lease
in 2019.
Relationship with any related Para 1.51
parties
Other

Charity name name Kenfig Corporation Kenfig Corporation Trust
Other name the charity uses N/A
Registered charity number 214084
Charity's principal address c/o Herbert R Thomas
59 High Street
Cowbridge
CF71 7YL
Funds held as custodia n
t
Description
ofthe assets held
N/A
in this capacity
Name and objects ofthe charity N/A
on whose behalf the assets are
held and how this falls within
the custodian
charity's objects
Details of arrangements
for
N/A
safe custody
and segregation
of such assets from the
charity's
own assets

am es and addresses
of
es and addresses
of
advisers
(Optional
info
rmation)
T e ofadviser Name Address
Independent Examiner Clay Shaw Thomas Limited 2 Oldfield Road, Bocam Park,
Bridgend, CF35 5LJ

O CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND
AND WALES
CHARITY COMMISSION
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CHARITY COMMISSION
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Kenfig Corporation Kenfig Corporation Trust
Receipts and payments
Trust
Receipts and payments
Trust
Receipts and payments
accounts accounts 214084 CcfSa
For the period from 20/02/2022 To 19(02/2023
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment
funds
Total funds Last year
to the nearest f to the nearesl f to the nearest f to the nearest f to the nearest f
At Recel ts
Rents Receivable 123710 123 710 97 375
Wa
eaves
650 650 1 739
Exceptional Income - dilapidation
a reement monies from BCBC
Charitable Investment Dividends 2 022 3 184 5 206 5 073
Charitable De osit Interest 807 807
u
fo a
ross
ncome cr 127189 3 184 130 373 104 198
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see
table .
u 0 a
Totalrece)Pts 127189, 3184 130,373 104198
A3 Pa ments
Clerk's Fees 8,535 8 535 5,336
Kenfi
Nature Cor oration
Limited 52658 52 658 1,353
Le
al and
Protessional Fees 19029 19,029 22,162
Tele hone 150 150 150
Accountanc 990 990
Gazette Notices and Advertisements 575 575 798
Donations 5500 6,500 6,700
Subscrl
tlons
45
Insurance 17249 17,249
Website Costs 120 120
Sund
E
enses 317 317 461
Fernlea
- Foundation
Ground Works 13772 13772
Grants
a
able 147 420
Pnnce ofWales
Inn -
Renovation Works
12 304
Utilities 1 078
Sub tofsl 118,940 118,940 197 807
A4 Asset and investment purchases
see table
Sub total
Total payments 118940 - - 118940 197 807
Nef ofreceipts((psymenfs) 8,249 3,184 1,433
A5 Transfers
between
funds 3 184 3,184)
A6 Cash funds last year end 85 682 85,682 179,291
Cash funds this year end 97115 97,115 85 682
Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Endowment Endowment
Categories Details funds funds
to nearest 2 to nearest 2 to nearest 2
B1Cashfunds Trust Current Account 41,332
COIF Charity Deposit Fund 55,777
Petty Cash
Total cash funds 97,115
(sgree balances
with
payments
receipts and
account(s))
OK OK OK
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest 2 to nearest 2 to nearest f
B2Other monetary assets Other debtors —Kenfig Nature Corporation 50,592
Limited
Details Fund to which
asset balan s
Cost (optional) Current
value
o tlonal
B3Investment assets COIF Charities Investment Funds Unrestricted 70,000
COIF Charities Investment Funds Endowment 110,212
Details Fund to which
asset baton
s
Cost (optional) Current
value
o tlonal
B4Assets retained for the charity's Office Equipment Unrestricted 5,936 275
own use
Gifted Land 5 Bulldlngsr
Kenfig Nature Reserve Unrestricted
Pyle & Kenflg Golf Club Unrestricted
Prince ofWales Pubfic House Unrestricted
Various Other Tracts of Land in Kenfig Unrestricted
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liablgt
relates
o tlonal o tional
B5 Liabilities Other creditors Unrestricted
Signed
by one or two
of all the Vustees
trustees on behalf Signature Print Name Date o approval
BRIAN DAVIES