The
Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period
From: Period start date 1[st] October 2023 date 30th September 2024.
To: Period end
Charity name: Dyfed Caerfyrddin Federation of Women’s Institutes
Charity registration number: 232774
Company number:
Objectives and activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the education of women for the public benefit in all areas including issues of political and social importance; music, drama and cultural subjects and all branches of crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare. To promote sustainable development for the public benefit. To advance citizenship and community development for the public benefit. |
| 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 |
Organise conferences, courses of instruction, exhibitions, lectures and other educational activities. Publish and distribute books, leaflets etc and instructional matter. Seek to influence public opinion and make representations to and seek to influence governmental and other bodies regarding the reform, development and implementation of appropriate policies, and regulations, provided that all such activities are confirmed to those which a charity governed by the law of England and Wales may undertake. Inform and advise Women’s Institutes in the Federation according to the rules laid down by the National Federation. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
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SORP reference
Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and performance
| 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 | Over the last twelve months we have continued to help and encourage our members to continue their active participation in all courses, competitions, health matters, social events etc. We have been encouraged to add extra events to provide our members with a broader chose of interests and regularly ask for their suggestions for events for the future. |
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Para 1.41 Achievements against objectives set
Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Other
Financial review
| Financial review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Our charity financial position at the end of the period took a downward turn which could be related to the after effects of Covid. We have started to recoup since then. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We are aiming to slowly return to keeping a reserve of approximately six months turnover to allow for fluctuations in receipts and payments and for unforeseen contingencies. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Reserves at years end approx.. £20,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | - |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | - |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | - |
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Para 1.47 The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)
Para 1.46 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Other
Structure, governance and management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document: for example,trust deed, memorandum and articles of association etc |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? for example limited company, unincorporated association, CIO |
Para 1.25 | unincorporated |
| 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 | Elected by members |
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Para 1.51 Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works
Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Other
Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | Dyfed Caerfyrddin Federation of Women’s Institues |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | Sir Gâr Carmarthenshire Federation of Women’s Institutes |
| Registered charity number | 232774 |
| Charity’s principal address | 11 St Peter’s Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 1LN |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if |
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| 1 2 3 4 |
Mrs Anne Halborg | Chairman | ~~any)~~ | |
| Mrs Elma Phillips | Vice Chairman | |||
| Rev Victoria Hackett |
Vice Chairman | |||
| Mrs Sandra Seward |
Treasurer |
5[Mrs Joyce ] Kirkwood 6 Mrs Dawn Webb 7 Mrs Nema ~~Edwards~~ 8 Mrs Mary Davies 9 Mrs Doreen ~~Martin~~ 10[Dr Yvonne ] Howard-Bunt 11 Mrs Helen ~~Herbert~~ 12 Mrs Ann Savill 13 Wendy Jones 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name 0
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 held Nil in this capacity Name and objects of the Nil charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Nil safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors
Signature(s) Anne M Halborg Full name(s) Anne Halborg
Position (for example Federation Chair Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 18th June 2025
A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 45,086 35,045 45,086 35,045 1,421 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Categories Details B1 Cash funds Community Bank Account 18,241 Business Savers Bank Account 4,789 National Savings Bonds 12,000 Total cash funds 35,029 (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Agreement Error Unrestricted funds to nearest £ OK Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Details Fund to which asset belon Unrestricted Detsils Premises at original cost Cost (optional) Current value tlonal B3 Investment assets 19,175 Fund to which asset belon Details Cost (optional) Current value tlonal B4 Assets retsined for the charity's own use Fund to whlch liablli relates Amount due tional Details When due tlonal B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Date of roval Signature Print Name rf4N)tJo- rf. (-+wsoK
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern. (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. N/A IER Oct 2018