Newport Memorial Hall (Neuadd Goffa, Trefdraeth)
Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025
Charity Number: 232375
The Newport Memorial Hall (Neuadd Goffa, Trefdraeth) for the year ended 31 December 2025
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| Independent Examiner's Report | 1 |
| Trustees' Report | 2 |
| Charity Information | 3 |
| Income and Expenditure Account | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 6/7/8 |
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of The Newport Memorial Hall (Nueadd Goffa, Trefdraeth) for the year ended 31 December 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the The Newport Memorial Hall Nueadd Goffa, Trefdraeth) (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Ian Robert Williams BSc FCA FCCA Date
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Trustees’ Report The Newport Memorial Hall (Neuadd Goffa, Trefdraeth) for the year ended 31 December 2025
Financial
Overall, the Hall made a surplus of £4,766 which was helped by a 22% increase in Hall hire revenue, which increased to £21,317.
Overhead expenses were down by £3,826 with savings vs previous year in the following areas: Repairs, £2,863; H&L, £984; Office expenses, £2,124.
Insurance was up by £1,204 due to an increased premium and the timing of payments when a new monthly direct debit was started in the latter part of last year.
Activities
The Hall has been supported by 63 separate persons and organisations who have paid to hire the various rooms in the Hall. The total chargeable hours were 2,123 which approximates to 40 hours per week.
In addition to the chargeable hires there have been Free of Charge hires to Community groups. These events include Mayor’s disco and grotto, Panto rehearsal, Library disco, Remembrance service.
The Hall also put on its own events to support the community, and for Hall fundraising. These include Caffi Cwtch, Soup and Movie, Christmas Fayre. All these events were strongly supported by the Hall’s Volunteers and have been well-received by those attending.
Volunteers
Volunteers are a crucial part of the Hall’s ongoing success, and the Trustees are putting greater effort into supporting existing volunteers and recruiting new volunteers and putting a system together to enhance the overall volunteer experience.
Records are now kept for Volunteer hours at Hall events. This shows 30 individual volunteers contributed 562 hours during the year. Further volunteer time was provided for garden and indoor maintenance, and for buying provisions for events.
A volunteer ‘Thank You’ event was planned for September but had to be rearranged for January. This event underlined the Committee’s appreciation of the volunteers’ contributions.
Projects/ Grants
Two grants were successfully applied for which have helped the Hall to support the community with a Warm Space during the winter. In addition some of the funds were used to refurbish the Committee room.
Committee
There have been several changes in the Committee during the year. Grace Hagen stepped down as Chair after several years of inspirational leadership. Lucy Letten resigned as Secretary and from the Committee. Tim Pettifer resigned from the Committee. The Trustees wish to express their thanks to all who have supported the Hall in their roles. Andrew Edmonds was appointed Chair and Cheryl Collier was appointed Secretary. Andrea Kynoch accepted the offer to join the Committee.
Summary
This excellent result in terms of financial sustainability and contribution to the community has only been possible with the conscientious efforts of the Hall Manager, Committee and Volunteers. The Trustees offer their sincere thanks to this group for their contributions
Andrew Edmonds Chair
On behalf of the Trustees
Charity Information The Newport Memorial Hall (Neuadd Goffa, Trefdraeth) for the year ended 31 December 2025
Name of Charity
The Newport Memorial Hall (Neuadd Goffa, Trefdraeth)
Charity registered number 232375 Address of Principle Office and Registered Office. Newport Memorial Hall West Street NEWPORT Dyfed SA42 0TD Trustees Reg Atkinson Grace Hagen Lucy Letten Andrew Edmonds
Charity operations and principal activities Newport Memorial Hall is a public benefit entity. It facilitates projects and training for young people including the disadvantaged of all ages. It is run as a resource and for the benefit of Newport. It puts on workshops, classes and events for all ages and abilities. It is available at a low cost for the community.
Nature of the governing document and how the Trust deed charity/trustees constitute. Methods used to recruit/appoint trustees. Trustees are appointed and re-elected from the Management Committee at the AGM. Committee members are invited to join the Committee during the year and may put themselves forward as Trustees at the AGM.
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Income and Expenditure The Newport Memorial Hall (Nueadd Goffa, Trefdraeth) for the year ended 31 December 2025
| Income Unrestricted Hall Hire Memorial Hall Events Donations Bar and Café Income Bank Interest Grants Restricted fund Expenses Bar and café purchases Project/ event costs Heat and light Water rates Telephone Office expenses Admin wages Cleaning wages Subscriptions Repairs and renewals Travel and subsistence Accountant/ examiner's fees Insurance Depreciation Amortisation of capital grant Donations Bank charges Restricted expenditure Surplus/ (Deficit) for year |
2025 £ 21,317 1,365 630 19,033 251 7,657 0 50,253 8,319 3,048 4,880 526 581 401 11,477 4,433 799 3,881 298 360 2,324 6,468 (2400) 0 82 0 45,477 4,776 |
2024 £ 17,433 3,470 0 22,317 108 5,875 0 49,203 6,865 3,243 5,864 480 1,066 2,525 11,237 4,433 1,006 6,744 0 360 1,120 6,481 (2395) 0 214 49,303 (100) |
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Balance Sheet The Newport Memorial Hall (Nueadd Goffa, Trefdraeth) for the year ended 31 December 2025
| Fixed Assets Note 7 Current Assets Trade Debtors Bank Note 11 Stock Current Liabilities Trade Creditors Accruals Winter Festival creditor Net Current Assets Total assets less current liabilities Non- current liabilities Deferred Income Note 8 Net Assets Represented By: Funds b/f Unrestricted Restricted Surplus (unrestricted) for year Deficit (restricted) for year Net surplus Funds c/f Unrestricted Restricted Signed on behalf of the trustees Grace Hagen Andrew Edmonds …………April 2026 Page 5 |
31-Dec-25 £ 24,682 1,917 39,431 723 42,071 0 5,047 1,138 6,185 35,886 60,568 (19,157) 41,411 35,497 1,138 36,635 4,776 0 4,776 40,273 1,138 41,411 |
31-Dec-24 £ 31,150 |
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| 1,100 25,773 1,763 |
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| 28,636 | ||
| 0 456 1,138 |
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| 1,594 | ||
| 27,042 | ||
| 58,192 (21,557) |
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| 36,635 | ||
| 35,383 1,352 |
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| 36,735 | ||
| 114 (214) |
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| (100) | ||
| 35,497 1,138 |
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| 36,635 | ||
Notes to the Accounts
The Newport Memorial Hall (Nueadd Goffa, Trefdraeth) for the year ended 31 December 2025
1 Accounting Principles
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and with the Charities Act 2011.
2 Accounting Policies
(i) Fixed assets
Fixed assets are depreciated at rates between 10% and 25% per year on a straight line basis depending on the expected life of the assets
(i) Going Concern
These accounts have been prepared under the going concern basis
(iii) Deferred Income
Deferred income relates to capital grants received and is amortised in line with the fixed assets they relate to.
(iv) Financial instruments
There are no financial instruments other than bank accounts and trade debtors
(v) Stock
Stock is stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value
(vi) Incoming resources
Incoming resources are credited to the revenue/ income account in the period the goods or services were provided.
(vii) Government grants
Government grants associated with capital expenditure are treated as deferred income and are amortised at the same rate as the relevant assets are depreciated.
Government grants associated with revenue expenditure are treated as income when they are received.
(viii) Trade debtors and other debtors
Trade debtors and other debtors are stated at fair value less any impairment for bad and doubtful debts.
(ix) Trade creditors and accruals
Trade creditors and accruals are measured at transaction price
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Notes to the Accounts The Newport Memorial Hall (Nueadd Goffa, Trefdraeth) for the year ended 31 December 2025
| 3 Trustee remuneration/ expenses Trustee remuneration Expenses re-imbursed to Trustees 4 Employees Employee remuneration Employee numbers Self employed |
2025 £ nil nil nil 0 1 |
2024 £ nil |
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| nil | ||
| nil | ||
| 0 | ||
| 1 |
5 Donated goods and Services
Volunteers' services are provided free of charge. No other material goods and services were donated. in the current year or the prior year.
| 6 Independent examiner's fees Independent examiner's fees 7 Fixed Assets Cost Balance b/f 1 Jan 2025 Additions Balance c/f 31 Dec 2025 Depreciation Balance b/f 1 Jan 2025 Charge for year Balance c/f 31 Dec 2025 Net Book Value at 31 Dec 2025 |
£ 360 Hall Plant and Equipment £ 44,002 |
£ 360 Total £ 44,002 |
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| 44,002 | 44,002 | |
| 12,852 6,468 |
12,852 6,468 |
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| 19,320 | 19,320 | |
| 24,682 | 24,682 |
No Heritage assets are included in the balance sheet
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Notes to the Accounts The Newport Memorial Hall (Nueadd Goffa, Trefdraeth) for the year ended 31 December 2025
| 8 Deferred Income Balance b/f 1 Jan 2025 Capital grant received Balance c/f 31 Dec 2025 Deferred income amortization Balance b/f 1 Jan 2025 Credit to P&L for year Balance c/f 31 Dec 2025 Deferred Income at 31 Dec 2025 9 Movement on Unrestricted Funds Funds b/f Surplus for year Funds c/f 10 Movement on RestrictedFunds Outdoor Connections 0 Winter Festival Associated Expenses Outdoor Connections fund c/f Winter Festival Fund c/f 11 Bank Accounts Current Account Deposit accounts |
Hall plant £ 23,952 |
Total £ 23,952 |
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| 23,952 | 23 ,952 | |
| 2,395 2,400 |
2,395 2,400 |
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| 4,795 | 4,795 | |
| 19,157 | 19,157 | |
| 2025 £ 35,497 4,776 40,273 £ 0 0 0 0 0 1,138 1,138 14,830 24,601 39,431 |
2024 £ 35,383 114 |
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| 35,497 | ||
| £ 214 0 0 |
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| 214 | ||
| 0 1,138 |
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| 1,138 | ||
| 16,424 9,349 |
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| 25,773 |
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