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Here forcommunities Yn¢A '°'°°';°:"°°' Here for you YMCA NEATH Annual Report 2022/2023

T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s

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1 . 1 H o n o r a r y A d v i s o r s

I n d e p e n d e n t E x a m i n e r M r R i c h a r d C h a p p l e W B V A c c o u n t a n t s M r R o b e r t W i l l i a m s D L , H u t c h i n s o n T h o m a s S o l i c i t o r s

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C e n t r e M a n a g e r C l a i r e H i c k s

A s s i s t a n t M a n a g e r J e s s i c a K e n n e d y

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C l e a n e r C r a i g B o u r n e

1 . 3 B a n k e r s

B a r c l a y s B a n k P l c . ( N e a t h ) S w a n s e a B u i l d i n g S o c i e t y N a t i o n w i d e B u i l d i n g S o c i e t y

2.0 Aims and Purposes

The YMCA is a Christian Movement. At its centre are Christians, who regarding Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, desire to share their faith with others and make him known, believed, trusted, loved, served and exemplified in all human relationships. It welcomes into fellowship persons of other religious faiths and of none.

Accordingly, the Young Men’s Christian Association stands for:

The Young Men’s Christian Association aims to:

Provide a welcome to members for themselves, in a meeting place which is theirs to share, where friendships can be made and counsel sought.

Develop activities which stimulate and challenge its members in an environment that enables them to take responsibility and find a sense of achievement. Involve all members in care and work for others.

Create opportunities for exchanging views, so that its members can improve their understanding of the world, of themselves and of one another.

3.0 Full Membership

The Full Membership of the Young Men’s Christian Association is a fellowship of men and women over 17 years of age who have accepted the Basics of Union, are committed to the Christian way of life, desire to be disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, and seek to associate themselves with others in Christian service in and through the Association. Full Membership is open to any man or woman over 17 years of age who, by loyally accepting the

challenges of Christ, is willing to take his or her part in the fellowship and service which the Association exists to promote.

4.0 Chairman’s Report

My last Annual General Meeting report, quite rightly, concentrated on Covid-19 and the ongoing affects the dreaded virus had on YMCA Neath. That situation is, and I say this with a small amount of trepidation, firmly behind us; and I am pleased to say that YMCA Neath has many extremely positive things to report. Yet again we have proved our resilience. We have not only survived, but with the support of our local community, continue to thrive. I am optimistic for the future.

Before I reflect upon the events of 2021 – 2022, I must mention one very special individual: Sian Smart. Sian retired from her role as Centre Manager in April 2022. Sian’s vision helped steered YMCA Neath through many difficult time. I was overjoyed when her ten years’ of dedication and service to our wonderful charity was officially recognised with an invitation to a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in May 2022. Thank you Sian.

I would also like to welcome our new Centre Manager, Claire Hicks, and a number of new part time staff. They join a dedicated, though small team of existing staff, ably led by Jessica Kennedy our Assistant Manager. YMCA Neath is based on Christian values. It is a welcoming and caring centre for all. Our staff make YMCA Neath the place we care about.

The Board of Management and staff have been working towards a long term plan to ensure our future. We now have clarity on the way forward. Claire has been given the brief of

engaging closely with our community to make YMCA Neath a hub for community activity and engagement. Here are just a few of the highlights including reference to a few of the many initiatives motivated by community involvement and partnership:

·We have established YMCA Neath Baby Bank. This is a crucial source of help for those who need it, it has already benefitted many families and I would like to record my thanks to Orchard Place Baptist Church; Morriston RFC Male Choir; and Brecon and District Male Choir who raised an amazing £1,100 for the Baby Bank at their recent Christmas Concert.

·A grant from Sport Wales towards the cost of replacing the community hall floor will greatly benefit all for many years. The new floor, with its muti-purpose Olympic standard finish, will be completed by mid-January 2023.

·We have also received Comic Relief funding for our children and parent cooking classes.

·We have partnered with the Calan DVS ‘Inspiring Families Programme’ supporting families programme. This will provide the correct tools to create a safer, more loving environment; and help strengthen and stabilise families.

·We had a marathon runner in 2022. My sincere thanks to Chris Brown who completed the London Marathon. We are looking forward to receiving our funding which, early indications suggest, should be over £2,000.

·We are also happy to confirm that we already have a new confirmed marathon runner for April 2023, Joshua Hatton. We look forward to holding fundraising events and to supporting Josh on his London Marathon journey.

Since I last submitted an annual report we have lost four trustees through a variety of reasons. I would like to thank each of them for their hard work and dedication. I wish them the very best in their future endeavours.

Finally, I would like to thank my trustee colleagues (Alan Lockyer, Alun James, Brian Warlow, Bryn John, Clive Ball, Duncan Lewis, Jo Jenkins, Martin Evans, and Patrick Baker) for their ongoing support and counsel. I look forward to Delyth Lewis joining us in January 2023.

Kevin Lewis Chairman

4.2 Chaplain

No one needs to be told that the activities of YMCA Neath have been disrupted for more than two years, but I cannot bring myself to write a report without noting it. Perhaps COVID has obliged me to consider the importance of personal relationships in chaplaincy. Because of family ill-health and vulnerability, I did not resume regular visits to the Centre until the summer of 2022, but I have tried to keep in touch by telephone and email. Once again, despite inevitable periods of furlough the staff and several volunteers have done amazing work to keep YMCA Neath viable and available as far as possible; they have deserved all the support I and other Board members could give. What follows, then, relates mainly to the period from June 2022.

When I was first appointed honorary chaplain to YMCA Neath (YMCAN) - officially, ten years ago but in practise a little longer – the job description seemed brief and simple. (i) as a member of the Board I had to accept the kind of responsibility common to all charity trustees. (ii) I had to be available for those who wanted to share such personal or spiritual needs as members of staff felt unable to handle. But I have to make clear that although I spent forty years as a minister in Baptist churches in Wales I am not a trained counsellor, and so I can offer such help only informally, as a sympathetic friend.

Once again in 2022 we were obliged, due to COVID, to mark the Good Friday Breakfast online. We are grateful to all who made possible this brief presentation, and we look forward to resuming our normal practice in 2023.

I have tried to resume visiting the Centre on Friday afternoons for 10-15 minutes, specifically to pray for YMCA Neath in its various aspects, but of late the time of such visits has been variable. I hope to bring greater discipline to this practice in 2023 so that if anyone is minded to join me – which I should welcome - they can do so. The room used may change from time to time, but the staff in the office will always know where I am each Friday. Subject to the approval of the Board it may be possible to make more of that kind of activity in future.

New groups and activities have begun at the Centre of late and I am only slowly becoming acquainted with them. Where it seems appropriate I hope to visit them more in the coming year.

Some groups meeting at the centre are more formal and structured and I do not normally feel free to intrude on them, but I have met some leaders briefly. If there are other groups which would welcome me, I hope they will let me know. When the staff are not busy - and even, perhaps, when they are! - they make me welcome in the office and keep me up to date with events.

Acting as honorary Chaplain to YMCAN makes a small demand. But it provides me with the privileged opportunity of making wonderful new friends and sharing in the unobtrusive but impressively professional governance of this much-valued organisation. I do so in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and for his sake. I am grateful for the privilege.

Reverend Patrick John Baker Chaplain

4.3 Centre Managers Report

Having only joined YMCA Neath in August and being part of such a unique community is an absolute pleasure. I am looking forward to ensuring that the YMCA is the constant in our communities ever-changing world.

As with all growth, change is inevitable and involves taking risks and stepping into the unknown. That is certainly what has happened in this centre, although the early days were scary because we were parting ways with groups and members that we had always known, we adapted to our ever-changing environment and added vital services that are required by our community.

Since October, we have established several programmes to the YMCA that target our most venerable in society, which include:

·YMCA Neath Baby Bank – The baby bank elevates the burden on parents and families to provide the materialistic things that babies need to thrive

·The Friendship Circle – The friendship Circle minimises isolation and loneliness within the older members of society and includes, quizzes, games and a chance for a conversation. Our circle is very popular and regularly see’s 20+ people attend over the two hours; it has also given us opportunity to recruit some volunteers.

·Walking Football – Our walking football team practise sessions is not only a place for all to enjoy the beautiful game in a safe and inclusive environment it is also become a social club for the players. We have big ambitions in being able to compete with the Welsh walking football league in the future just as the YMCA sports teams have done before us!

·Cosey Corner – Our cosey corner is a council registered “warm hub” and its sole purpose is to provide a safe and warm space where people can receive free refreshments, free access to the internet and a ear to talk too.

·Community Wide events – Our recent Christmas Fayre was a great success and it was lovely to see the centre looking so vibrant, we have great plans for 2023 and look forward to opening our doors to all more often

I am very proud of the staff and all that they have achieved together in this last six months. Their ability to adapt to change is inspiring and the community of Neath are very lucky to have them fighting their corner. 2023 offers us the opportunity to keep learning, growing and adapting to our community needs and I believe we have the best in the business to do so!

5.0 Funding April 2022 onwards

Sports Wales Comic Relief Funding approved but not yet received NPT Third Sector Funding Neath Town Council – Mayors Fund

Fundraising Events Gym Raffles – Ongoing monthly £75 Marathon 2022 – TBC £2000 Charity Shop - £2,004.39 Christmas Fayre - £300

6.0 Annual Good Friday Breakfast

For the third time, YMCA Neath were forced to hold the 141st Good Friday Breakfast virtually on 15th April 2022. There is a considerable amount of work in planning the traditional Good Friday Breakfast but all of these plans had to be abandoned.

Thanks to the hard work of Sian and her team, and the willing cooperation of Revd Rhys Locke and Penelope George, we were able to stream a service which included a short address, prayers, hymns and an update from our Chairman, Kevin Lewis which included the following information: The support of the people of Neath has spanned many years and has made a huge impact on all of us. It has enabled the YMCA to provide support to people of all ages and abilities via an extensive programme of community based activities, including sport, education and training in a safe environment.

Over 147 years, raising enough funds has always been challenging for YMCA Neath. Your support has been fundamental to us. It has helped YMCA Neath deliver better services.

Dr Bryn John Chair Good Friday Breakfast Committee

7.0 Community Use and Partnership working Reports

Cylch Chwarae Castell-Nedd

Our Welsh Medium Sessional Childcare is still thriving. After Covid we have found ourselves in the unique position of being oversubscribed with every session being full since September and a very long waiting list for next available spaces up to September 2023. We have welcomed an excellent new member of staff and continue to progress with myself and my Deputy Manager Angela steering the ship. We look forward to continuing our work providing the best educational experience possible for our service users and continuing serving the community by providing spaces for private customers, Flying Start and Childcare Offer children.

We have appreciated the work it has took to get the hall floor replaced and look forward to our outdoor space being made suitable for use in the near future.

As always we could not provide the service we do without the support of all the YMCA staff but special mention has to go to Jess who has been my constant here for the past few years and who literally lives and breathes the YMCA. Here’s to continuing to grow and thrive.

Stephanie Law

Neath Judo Kwai

The judo section is happy to report a healthy and busy year, where the club has put Neath Judo firmly on the map across all the age groups. Coming back from the Covid lockdown we have seen an influx of new members with a hard core of veterans reaming to boost the quality of the sessions. The following is the outline of our landmarks this year:

  1. Promotions

  2. Competitions

  3. Developments

  4. Ventures new

  5. Possible future ventures

1 Promotions

With the influx of new members and the development of these returning after Covid, the following Judoka have gained promotion:

Juniors to 1st Mon

L.J Evans

Rosalie Oscar

Flynn Hemington Mila Soyka Sofia Fair Finley Whitefoot Samuel Emanuel Elis Hemington Oliver Wyles Daniel Wyles Jude Cardy Kelshaw

Rhys Preston Senior 2nd Kyu
Dougie Watkins Martin Clarke
Jack Watkins Seniors to 6th Kyu
Sarah Emanuel Tom Soyka
Alistair Clarke Camern Lone
Juniors to 4th Mon Saul Pritchard
Elis Evans Adam Jones
Zachary Kelshaw Seniors to 5th Kyu
Osian Morgan Evan Davies
Juniors to 5th Mon Corey John
Macsen Jenkins Daniel Bamsey
Juniors to 9th Mon Seniors to 4 Kyu
Elis East Alex Thomas
Bryn Williams Huw Widlock
Riley Jones Seniors to 3rd Kyu
Juniors to 12th Mon Andrew Thomas
Kai Kelly
Dragons to Purple
Evie Taylor

These promotions span age groups from seven years old to forty-one years’ old which is a tribute to the art of Judo and the diversity of age that are using the dojo at the YMCA in a positive manner.

2 Competitions

Competitive Judo has only recently been allowed to resume due to the covid crisis. Neath Judo has entered the fray at nearly every given opportunity and come away boasting very good success.

Our first outing was a local competition in Cardiff back in March. As our first ne we were a little cautious but nevertheless were able to achieve three bronze medals. These were gained by Elis Evans, Macsen Jenkins and Kai Kelly. We had now lit the touch paper and more success was to follow.

At the Dragons Judo Academy Open in the National Sports Centre at Cardiff Elis Evans came away with a Gold medal. As this was an ‘Open’ event the medal was an incredible achievement for Elis and the club.

We then put five members into the Maesteg Judo Competition which is one of the biggest local competitions and again affords a high standard of Judo. Judoka come from England to enter this competition as well as talent from South Wales. Our medal haul was excellent: Bronze Medals Oliver Wyles, Finley Whitefoot, Macsen Jenkins. Gold Medals Daniel Wyles, Elis Evans.

We had basically medal winners in nearly all the weight categories which firmly began to log Neath Judo as a Club to be reckoned with.

Our next outing was at the Welsh Open the top event of the Welsh calendar. Here we had a single entry of Elis East in the heaviest division of the Cadet Category. Elis fought well seeing as this was his FIRST venture into competitions. He came away with a bronze medal which was an incredible achievement for someone with limited experience.

We continued the momentum with the Welsh Closed – again a massive date in the Welsh Judo calendar. One of our seniors Adam Cardy fought well but went out to the eventual winner. However, another senior – barely 16 years old Kai Kelly, gained a bronze medal in the older Cadet category. Along with this Elis East again entered two weight categories at pre-cadet level and gained a bronze and a silver. Our success did not stop there as Macsen Jenkins lifted another bronze in the Junior category. Kai and Elis have been invited to join the Welsh Squad. The following day Macsen Jenkins and Elis Evans journeyed to the competition at Bristol Judo Club. Again, we saw success, this time “over the bridge”. Macsen gained his second bronze medal in two days and Elis Evans won silver. Alun Evans one of our 1st Dans competed in the British Masters in Surrey. Although he did not get a medal he finished ranked 5th. Again, an incredible achievement which reflects on the club.

3 Developments

Several members have attended kata workshops and so have added to their own knowledge of Judo and that of the club itself. These sessions were held over two weekends in July and some of these katas had never been to practises in Wales. We are delighted to now have members who are experienced in those katas. They constitute only three of 22 people in Wales with this experience. Attendees were as follows: Nage No Kata Ian Cardy Adam Cardy Alan Morgan Ju N Kata Ian Cardy Adam Cardy Alan Morgan Ketame No Kata Ian and Adam Cardy Koshiki No Kata Ian and Adam Cardy It is pleasing to think that we have Judoka who are now knowledgeable in the Katas and that the club can boast the presence of these members and their ability to pass on such ancient traditions. These katas will no doubt prove very beneficial to those mentioned above and will see them add to their future success and the continuation of Judo at Neath.

Ian Cardy has begun training as a Senior Examiner for the BJA. A process which will take several years to complete. However, Ian has made a significant dent in this process and on the topic of Katas gained his qualification in Nage No Kata on the 3rd of December. Again, this allows Neath Judo to qualify in keeping the ancient traditions of Japan alive at the YMCA.

At this point it must be noted that Adam Cardy has been fighting for the necessary points to enable his promotion to 1st Dan (black belt). He has travelled as far as Kidderminster to do this and is currently on 70 points toward the 100 that is required. I am positive my next report will include him gaining it. 4 Possible Future Ventures

We have in the past put on Judo sessions for particular Rugby organisations e.g. Neath Port Talbot Schools Rugby. Word has gone out regarding this and Skewen Rugby under 12/13s are keen to utilise Judo at the YMCA as part of their training programme over the winter months. We as a Judo club would only be too pleased to welcome them and others to the Dojo. Again, this is an example of how the YMCA is able to offer its facilities and expertise to the general community.

To conclude – the Judo section is absolutely flourishing, and the YMCA should be proud f its contribution to the positive impact the section is making to the community. Your thanks to the staff of the YMCA especially Jess for the support you have given in allowing this to happen.

Ian Cardy 4th Dan Neath Judo Kwai

Dance Wales UK

Our first competition since covid for Western Warriors just before Christmas in Stoke on Trent, Fun was had by all and it was so lovely to be back in competitions, receiving trophies was a bonus.

February, we had our first Swansea dance festival, and many trophies were won. Warriors competed in 5 competitions within this year, and it was amazing to be back doing what the children love with their friends.

In June myself and our junior coaches held free cheerleading classes all over the schools in Neath, and in August we held try-outs for western warriors, and we doubled in size.

ICE QUEEN in Lyrical Dance was awarded to Hannah Edwards. So proud.

July summer show was a success although I had covid and watched it on zoom!

September/October and November is Acro comp time, and our Reflex and Reflection teams competed at St David’s festival in port Talbot. Born to perform in Swansea LC2 and Ebbw vale. Lots of placements, medals, and trophies.

Now we are getting ready for our Christmas show on Saturday the 10th of December at Cefn Season Comprehensive school called ‘Filling Santa’s Sleigh’, £1 from every ticket sale has been spent on toys for the Mr X appeal, 20 children will benefit from this for Christmas this year.

Kerry Dale

Kung Fu

Lau Gar Wales has had a good training year, recovering from the limited training opportunities that the Covid shutdown caused in the previous year. Our Lau Gar Tigers class has slowly recovered with a small number of long-term students returning after the break and the arrival of a number of new students that has allowed the class to return to almost the target number intended. In the coming year it is hoped that the students will continue to grow and acquire good skills in our style. A number of students progressed in the early grades from beginner to white and white to blue, we are now poised for a grading in the new year to continue their progression up the grades. The adults’ class has seen a number of beginners progress up the early belts and we hope they continue to do so in the new year. During this year Alun Morgan also passed his 3rd degree Black sash grading in Birmingham and he has new weapons sets to learn to progress to the next level.

Nationally we have had two Lau gar Family training weekends at the Lilleshall national sports centre, the first focussing on Chin Na (locks/defence against Locks) and the second on Chi Sau/sticking hands (close contact fighting techniques). The events offered excellent training but also a good social gathering as the course and accommodation was held on the campus. The main summer course in Llandudno was resumed this year, while there were smaller numbers attending than usual the course was an excellent training opportunity as there were a number of senior national instructors present to provide training in small groups.

This year was the 50th year of Lau Gar in the UK. While the style dates back to ancient times, Master Yau came to the UK and started to train students in more recent times and shortly after formed the Lau Gar association and the British Kung Fu Association. To celebrate the 50th Anniversary a dinner was held just south of Birmingham where members nationally and internationally attended. Lau Gar Wales performed the Lion dance to open the celebrations with Alun Morgan and Paul Jones in the Lion. Later on, Carl Jones and Jules Payne performed a demonstration of the Tiger fork against the Iron needle in a two-man fighting set they developed for the occasion. Other clubs in the UK also demonstrated different open hands and weapons sets completing the line-up for the celebrations.

As well as the YMCA at Neath, classes have also continued this year in Swansea, Pontardawe and Llandeilo.

Alun Morgan

JuJutsu

After a few false starts the jujutsu got going properly again during March 2022. Unfortunately for various reasons we had lost a lot of the old members, particularly juniors, following the two year enforced break.

After a fairly slow start numbers have picked up steadily and both the junior and senior classes are now both running well. Club members are again cross training in other martial arts including Judo and Karate. Members are also regularly attending seminars. These are all positive signs as it helps keep things fresh and allows us to explore and experiment with new ideas.

Three of our members, Macsen, Kai and Elis, have competed in several judo competitions and have all done extremely well. I won’t steal Ian Cardy’s thunder, please read his report on the judo section for more information on that.

As always we are very grateful for the help and support that we receive from the YMCA. It was always a pleasure to work with Sian and it was a great shame to see her retire. It is, however, a pleasure to welcome Claire as the new manager, and I look forward to continue working with her.

Thanks to all our members and the parents of our juniors for their continued support.

Ian East - 4th Dan

Neath Valley Martial Arts (NVMA) / YMCA Neath Jujutsu

Karate

Firstly, it’s good to be back training. We all had a lot of restrictions starting off with spacing and face masks. With the help and guidance of the YMCA team we navigated our way through this period and came out the other side.

We thankfully saw all our current students return as well as some new faces starting their Karate journey. We currently have 22 students of different ages and gender and have managed to hold two gradings, one of which saw Daniel Ba Thein achieve his first Dan black belt. Again, we hope to see Bethany Hopkins & Jodie Rosier achieve their black belts this year as they juggle training and college.

Even though we view the Welsh Karate Union as one club training at different locations we have made strong links with our club in Maesteg where Mike, Ellie and I combined forces to keep our clubs running during busy times. Mike has sadly left the WKU, but I hope we can continue this link with Sensei Lauren Gallagher who now runs the Maesteg club. As Sensei Lauren holds more titles in competition than I could list, we may see some new stars coming from Neath as she shares her knowledge with us. I would like to say a massive thank you to Ellie Hinder for her invaluable support as Coach. Thank you to all the staff at the YMCA for their help in getting back to normal. I would also like to thank the YMCA for providing us with such a great place to train. All the guest instructors who have come to visit Neath really envy our Martial Arts Dojo. We look forward to 2023

Andrew Richards

Gymnastics

The Gymnastics section has returned to more normal classes in 2022 and as the year has progressed and with reduced restrictions has been able to go back to our more normal classes. We are still affected by reduced numbers in classes and coach absences due to sickness. Our Gymnasts, however, are thoroughly enjoying the sessions and are working hard in December to learn a new skill and will be awarded with their achievement certificates before we break up for Christmas. We are fortunate to have 2 new coaches now on our team and we look forward to our return in January 2023 when we will be looking at taking on more children from our extensive waiting list. Bring on 2023!

Karen Phillips Head Gymnastics Coach

Rugby Tots

Things are going reasonably well with our classes at YMCA Neath considering we are in the middle of a pandemic. The venue has been very good providing us with the rules and regulations to stay safe. The venue is also very helpful if I put something on social media by retweeting or liking my posts.

Clive Oliver

Sunflower Lounge

Sunflower Lounge is a social enterprise which supports care experienced young people and care leavers who have experienced complex trauma, through education into sustainable employment and living independently within the community.

Nurturing growth we work to break down social isolation, social anxiety, fear and depression which has been further exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Through raising confidence, hope and belief for the future, we enable the young people to face their challenges head on to achieve their full potential.

We have recently formed links with Claire Hicks and the YMCA Neath, through the Local Area Coordinators. The YMCA Neath has become a great support to some of our Young People who are accessing the Friendship Circle, Walking Football and the Gym. This has really helped them to develop their confidence, form friendships and reduce their feelings of social isolation. We have also begun to form excellent partnership working with Claire and her team which we look forward to developing further in 2023.

Adult Community Learning

Adult Learning have successfully provided courses from YMCA Neath for many years before Covid.

Now it is great that we are able to return there, hiring rooms from YMCA Neath for our further education part time courses. Since September we have provided these courses,

·Word Processing and Office Skills

·Using a Mobile Device or Tablet

·Italian language taster sessions

·Additional Learning Needs courses We plan to continue these from January 2023.

The centre is easy to access, with a free car park, close to the bus station. It has a welcoming environment; the staff are always helpful. We get good feedback from our tutors and learners from their time spent at YMCA Neath. We look forward to returning in the New Year.

Local Area Co-Ordinators

On behalf of the Neath Team of Local Area Coordinators I would like to offer our appreciation for all that you and your staff offer at the YMCA.

Undoubtedly, the YMCA is a huge asset to the community and we are fortunate to be able to signpost and introduce our caseload to your facility.

In particular, we have noted the huge success of the Friendship Circle and the Walking Football group- with dozens of individuals benefiting from the social inclusion.

I am excited to see the development of the peer led hoarding group and the Local Authority have been very proactive in cascading this group far and wide across the health board.

Adam Humphries

Beyond the Blue Service

The Beyond the Blue service is an Early Intervention service for families living in the Neath Port Talbot area. We can offer a range of supportive and therapeutic interventions that meet the emotional and wellbeing needs of children, young people and their parents. Support provided is be tailored to each family by a support plan developed in partnership with the family. We work with families and their children up to 25 years of age.

Our aim is to support children, young people and parents to improve;

Types of presenting issues can include;

Emotional wellbeing and Coping with Loss Service supports;

Tailored services include;

Referral Criteria: Referrals can only be made via the SPOC (single point of contact), this is the Neath Port Talbots councils referral gateway, which can be accessed via the following: 01639 686803 or spoc@npt.gov.uk. *Where there is current involvement from CAMHS, Neurodevelopmental dept., CAFCASS/court proceedings, or Children’s Services we would not replace or duplicate these services.

Calan DVS

A big thank you to Claire and the team for hosting us for the last few months.

It has been a pleasure returning to the YMCA having spent much of my time there as a youth and seeing how the club still supports the members of the community with a range of classes, workshops and general support.

Though we will not be homed here forever, we will certainly return to use the facilities to continue and meet with individuals accessing our services.

Thank you again for being so welcoming and kind to myself and the team.

Gareth Branch

YMCA Neath, Lletty Nedd, Pen Y Dre, Neath. SA11 3HG. Charity Number: 250983 T: 01639 769315 E: info@neathymca.org.uk www.neathymca.org.uk

Ragistered Charity Number: 250983 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDrrED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 FOR YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION NEATH BRANCH

YOUNG MENS CHRIsfIAN ASSOaATION NEATH BRANCH CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Cortents Re￿rt of the Trust lrnlererxient Examinerfs Re ststemert of ￿nancIal ActI￿tIeS Bala￿e Sheet es to the Thnancial ststements 7-12 CEtsll8J Ststemenl of F￿nandal ActMUes 13

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION MEATH BRANCH REPORT OF THE TRusfEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 The trustees p￿sent thelr rew)rt wlth the flnandal statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022. The trustees have adopted the provlsiors of the Charities SORP (FRS 102) Accounting and Repothng by Charloes, Statement of Recommended Practi￿ applicable to Charl￿eS preparing their actounts in accordance with the FlnarKial Reportlr¥J Stsndard appllcatle In the UK and Republlc of I￿land (FRS 102) {effective l Jar￿ry 2019). REFERENCE AND ADMINIsfRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity Number (EnglarMI aThJ Wales) 250983 Registered Office Neath YMC4 Lletty Nedd Penydre NEATH SAII 3HG Trustees Mr Kevln Lewls - Chalman Mr Alun Jtdnes Mr5 Paullne Busdll Mrs Joanna Jenklns MBE, JP, DL- Chalman Dr Bryn John, (S￿, DL Reverend Patrick Baker, Chaplain Mr Clive Ball Mr Martin Evans FCA cfA Mrs Camlyn Wheeler, JP, DL (passed away 27th April 2021) Cllr Alan Lockyer Mr Brian Warfow Professor Emerltus Dr Duncan Lewis (appolnted 12 May 2021)

YOUNG MEN'S CHRIsfiAN ASSOCIATION NEATH BRANCH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Convd srRucniRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng document The charftyls controlled by Its governlng d¢xument, the model constitulon YMCA. Related partles The charity's related partjes Indude all trustees Ils&l above. Rlsk management The trustees actively review the major risk5 which the charity fKes on a regU￿r basls and bel￿e that by maintaining a reserve, combined wlth an annual revlew of the controls over key finanoal systems, this will provide sufflclent resourc&s in the event of adverse condition& The trwstees have also examined other oFeradonal and buslness risks whith it fa￿ and confimi that they have estsk41shed Wems to mitigate the significant risks. Management ujmmittee The management committee 15 made up of tnJstee5. All trustees give thelr ￿me voluntsrfly and reLelved r remuneration or benefrt5 from the charity during the year. OBJECMIES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims The objectives of the charlty are as follows:. l. To lead young men and boys to the Lord Jesus Christ and to fUll￿S of Ilfe In hlm. 2. To provide or as&st In the provlslon In Interests of sodal welfare of faclllttes for recwttonal and other leISu￿ ￿me Occupa￿On for young men and boys Wlth the object of Improvlng their condition of Ilfe. Charltsble actlvltles In shaplng our objective5 and plannlng our acyvliles, the trustees have cO￿dered the Charlty Commission s guidan￿ on publlc ineflL The maln artlvldes undertaken for the publlc benefit indude.. Youth dub and youth event5. Young people's acti￿tieS such as Judo, Karate, Dance etc. ult ed￿tIOn dasses. Partnership wtxking with other Organisat￿nS inclLwJing lif*long leamlng, probauon Serv1￿ and sodal servi￿5 etc. ACHIEVEMEKf AND PERFORMANCE In addltlon to Its dally acbmties and its cOntinl￿ Involvement In the Flthess Fattcry, the chartty wlll Con￿nUe to Investigate further projects ￿}n￿Stent wlth ￿ charitable aim% The charity made a small surplus this year due laryely to the considera￿e support Y( has recelved by way of the g)vernment job retention scheme and support grants from the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Coundl, Neath Port Talbot CVS, Sp)rt Ed and Swansea Bay Unlverslty and ￿ck Start. The charty would have incurr&J a defiot without thls support and the trustees are actively managing the situation as Covid restrittion5 ease. tt h05 sury)lus funds and Is well placed to confjnue Its charitst4e artiwts'es in full when re5trittion5 are lifted.

Pa YOUNG MEN'S CHIUSTIAN ASSOCIATION NEATH BRANCH REPORT OF THE TRusfEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Cont'd FINANCIAL REVIEW ReseThes policy The reserves w)11￿ of Neath YMCA r￿09Th1$e5 t￿ need to h)Id reseryes to ensure funds are available to contlnue the pro￿$[c￿ or assist in the provision, in the interests of sodal welfare, of facllitres of recreatt.on and other leisure time should the income fall. ReseNes are also requlred to meet the future maintenantr pmgramme for the bulldlng. known as YMCA, Pen Y Dre thus ensuFing the facilities offered are kept to a high standard. A minlmum level of reseNes needs to be retained to ensure the trustees can operate the exit strategy and meet its legal commitrments should the (harlty be unable to continue due to a lack of a sustainable ino)me stream. The charty Is éependant upon re￿Ipt of attivity income, letting fees a￿1 other Income from trust funds. The enforted lockdown of the YMCA wemlses on 23 March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic presented Unfo￿Seen and unp￿￿jented con￿M5 over the viability of the oryanisation. The Tnjstees have contlnued to mon((or the ongoing financial sltuats'on closely during 2021-22, Ilalslng regularly wlth the ￿tre Manager. Over the flrkindal year, the charlty cOn￿nUed to demonstrate sound, effertive firwncial management. This will continue and malntsinirYJ the vkibilty of YMCA Neath will be a priority during 2022-2023 beyoThJ. Unrestrtcted funds stand at £133.315 at 31$1 March 2022. After accountlng for tsnglble fixed a55ets, the tharity currtntty has free reseNes of £68,090 h)wever the tnjstees alm to retain free reserves of circa 6 months operatlng costs which would currently equate to approximatety £50.0¢)O as per tFE Charity Comrnissions best pra￿￿ gllldan￿ leaving some £18,000 whith the YMCA have alkxated f(x work requlred to the fabric of the bu1￿1￿j. The trust￿ will monitor and review the reserves policy on a quarterfy basis or th)uld any other extemal fattors SLKth a5 the pandemic occur again. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD.. Trustee Date: 2023

INPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF YOUNG MEN'S CHRIsfiAN ASSOCIATION NEATH BRANCH I reFQrt to the charity trustees on my examlnation of the accounts of the cha￿ty for the year ended 31 March 2022 wNd) are set out on pages 5 to 12. Respon$lbilities and basls of report As the charlty's trustees you are respon￿ble for the preparBtlon of the accounts In accordan￿ with the requirements of the Charftles Act 2011 Cthe Acy). I rewrt In respett of my examlnatlon of the charws ac¢Dunts carried out under sth 145 of the Act a￿1 in carylng my examlnatlon I have followed all the applicable Dlrertlons given by the Charity Commission under sethon 145(5)(b) of trE Act. Independent examinerfs statèmènt I have completed my examination. I confim) that no materlal matters have corne to my attention in connectlon wlth the examinab.on glvlng me caLtse to belleve that in any material respect'.- accounting records We￿ not kept in rest*d of the tharlty as required by section 130 of the Act; or the accounts do not accord with those records; or the accounts do not comply wlth the applicable requlrements concernlng the form content of accounts set out In the Charitie5 (Accounts and Rep)rts) RegulatJon$ 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts glve a'trJe and falr vlew, whl¢Jh 15 r¥)t a matter corsldered as part of an Independent examlnatson. I have no COn￿rn5 and have come a(n)ss no other matters In connectlon wlth the examination to whith attention should i￿ drawn in thls r rt in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reach&l. R. thapple 8Sc Econ FCCA WBV Limit Woodfield House CasUe Walk Neath SAII 3LN

Pa YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION NEATH BRANCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 1022 Totsl 2021 Totsl Funds Fund P￿d5 INCOMING RESOURCES Inrominy rosour￿ from generated fvnds Donations and legacles Incomlng resourtss from ¢harttsble èctlvltl Other tradiro artI￿￿eS Income from investments Total Income and endowments 3.952 3,952 1,030 24,582 61,473 3,032 27,614 61,473 105 83,650 21,855 113 RESOURCES EXPENDED Expendlttjre In ralslng fmds Expendltrjre on ch3rftable actmtles other eynditure Total resources expended 83,032 5,830 88,862 88,612 12 NETINCOME Transfers betsveen fu￿15 Net movement In funds 3,957 (2,798) 1,159 14,198 RECONC[L￿TION OF FUNDS Totsl funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 132 156

YOUNG MEN'S CHRIsfiAN ASSOCIATION NEATH BRANCH BALANCE SHEEr AS AT 31 MARCH 2022 2022 Total Fund5 2021 Note Unr*l¢ted Restrlrted Funds P￿d$ FIXED ASSErs TarwJible assets CURREpif ASSErs Stock Debtors Cash at bank and In haThJ loo 1,414 loo 705 1,414 77,770 77,770 CREDrroRS: amounts falllng due within one year io CURRENT ASSErs (￿) 63 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABIUTIES133,315 Deferred income NET Assrfs 133,315 132,156 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total Funds li li 133,315 133,315 132,156 The financial statements were approved by the Board of TnJ5tees on half by.. January 2023 and were signed on its Trustee notss form part of these flnandal statements

YOUNG MEN'S CHRisfIAN ASSOCIATION NEATH BRANCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Bas1$ ol preparation and assessment of golng concern Young Men s Christian A550ciation Neath Branch was fourKled under Model conS￿tu￿0n YMCA In January 1967. The address of the reglstered offlce Is noted In the charity ￿fe￿n￿ and administrative detsils on page l of the flnandal statements. The accounts (flnandal statements) have bn p￿pared in accordan￿ with Accountlng arKI Retortiro by Charltles.. Ststement of Recommend& practi￿ applScable to tharities preparing their accounts in ac(nrdance wSth the Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republlc of Irelarnl (FRS 102) (effectlve l January 2019), Hnandal reportlrKJ Standard 102 'The Flnanclal Reportlng Stsndard appllcabie In the UK and Republlc of Ireland, Charftles Act 2011 aThJ appllcable wulabons. The accounts have been prepared urKier the hlstorlcal cost convenoon wlth Items recognlsed at cost or transadon value unle55 Othetwlse stated In the relevant note(s) to these accounts. Young Men's Chrlstkin A55ociion Neath Bra￿h meets the definitron of a publlc entlty under FRS 102. Incomlng resource$ All IrKomlng resour￿5 are Included on the Statement of Rnandal Actlwtles when the chatlty Is legally enotled to the Sncome, the amount can be quat*fied with reasonable acojracy aThl there Is sufficient rtalnty of re￿Ipt. Grants, where entl￿ement is not conditional on the delNery of a speclfic perfomiance by the charty, are recogni5ed when the charity becomes uno)ndlttonally enuded to the grant. Grants whlch are dependent on meeting performan￿ tsrgets are r￿ognISed to the extent that those Ferfornian￿ conditions are met. Resources expended ExFendttiJre is accounted for on an accnjals basis and has ￿en dasslfled under headlngs that aggregate all costs relat￿ to the category. Where costs canmt be dlrecdy attribut￿ to pardojlar headings they have been allocated to act￿￿tIeS on a basls consistent with the use of resour￿. ￿abIlitieS are recognised as expendSbJre as soon as there is a legal or con5trucbve oblrgation commitbrvJ the charity to that expendlture, It Is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligatlon can te measured reliably.

Pa YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION NEATH BRANCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL StATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Convd Tangible fixed assets Depreciation Is prO￿ded at the following annual rates in order to wrfte off eath asset over Its esumated useful Ilfe. Plant and gym equipment- 15% reduung balan￿. Computer equipment- 25% redudng balan￿. In accOrdar￿£ wlth FRS 102 freehold propety is stste¢ at cost. The trustees conslder that no deweaation sFK)uld be charged on the freehold property held by the brarKh dL to the cOn￿nUed Investment In the upkeep of the property such that Its resldual value 4s at least equal to Its ￿rt and is not dewedated. Taxatlon The tharfty Is exempt from corporadon tsx on Its tharltsble artivities. Debtors and creditors receivablelpayable wlthln one yéar Debtors and credltors recelvable/payalJe within one year are record&l at the sdemeJtt amount. Fund accounting Unrestrlrted furKls can be used In accordan￿ wRh the charttsble obj￿￿Ve$ at the dlscreuon of the ljustses. Restrlcted funds can only be used for partlcwkr restrlcted purp)ses wlthln the objects of the tharfty. Restrirtlons arfse when s￿IfIed by the domr cff when funds a￿ raised for particular restrlrted purposes. Further explanatlon of the nature arKI purpose of eath fund Is Induded In the mtes to the fir￿ndal statements. Going concern No materlal un￿rtaIn￿eS exjst whlch Offect ￿ charities abllity to conttnue as a golng concem except as dlsclosed In the'Achievement and FerfOmian￿. paragraph of the Report of the Trustees. Cashflow rtatement A cashflow ststement is not prepared in accordar￿e with the tha￿tIeS SORP (FRS 102). INVESTMENT INCOME 2022 2021 Bank interest

Pa YOUNG MENS CHRIsfiAN ASSOCIATION NEATH BRANCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMEKrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Cont'd TRusfEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFrrs There were no trustees. remuneratlon or other ber*fits for the year etxled 31 Mard) 2022 Th)r for the year ended 31 March 2021. Trustses, Expenses There We￿ no trustees. expense5 pald for the year ended 31 March 2022 nor for ￿ year ended 31 March 2021. srAFF COSTS 2022 2021 WagÉs afKJ salwies &xiol security costs Employers penslon contributions 67,457 56,409 The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: 2022 2021 Admlnisirntive and project staff No emF4oyee5 wgved anduments in ex￿SS of £60,000 (2021.. None). 2022 2021 Key personnel remuneratlons LEnefits Income from charltable actlvltles 2022 2021 Grants'.- Job Retention scheme Neath Port TallK)t CBC National Counal YMCA Neath Port Talbot CVS Welsh Governmerkt Santsnder Sported Foundatton Kickstsrt scheme Swarw Bay Univer5ty 7,375 3.000 30,350 20,000 14,000 9,800 4,500 3,000 2,OlX 1,146 200 3,032

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISllAN ASSOCIATION NEATH BRANCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Cont'd OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES- UNRESTRIcfED FUNDS Inr•m¢ Expendlthrn Defldt 2022 2021 subsC￿pU0ns General fundralslng Fltnes5 factory Partnership actlvltles 10,731 2,504 7,667 16,328 3,244 10,892 (5,597) (740) (3,225) (4,012) (5,26n ALLOCATION OF GOVERNANCE AND OTHER SVRPLUS COSTS The breakdown of SUFWrt costs and how these were all￿ated beh¥*n g0Veman￿ and other 5UPPOrt costs Is slN)wn In ihe tsble below.. CostType Total All¢Ka¢ed Ol￿r SUpP￿r¢ Basis of Apporllonment Relatsd staff costs Premlses costs mis￿11arE0u5 overtheads 8,500 2,000 52,304 13,154 Estlmated stsff time Estlmated usage Estbmated usage 15,154 175 33 Governance costs ￿Cen￿5 and professlonal charges From supp(rt costs 517 The total supp(rt cost ar￿ governance costs attrlbuted to the actimties of the thority is then app)rtloned pro rata to the in(L)me generated. The allocatlon of cost Is as follows.. SLA)scn"p￿onS to classes Fkness factory General fvndralslng Partnershlp 13,904 9,934 3,244

YOUNG MEN'S CHRIsfiAN ASSOCIATION NEATH BRANCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Convd TANGIBLE FIXED ASSErs Freehold Plant and Tot•1 cosr As l Aprll 2021 aNJ 31 Marth 2022 DEPRECIATION At l April 2021 Charge for the year As at 31 Marth 2022 21,703 12 21,703 12 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2022 At 31 March 2021 DEBTORS: Amourirs FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2022 2021 Debtor5 ayments and accrued Income 1,173 241 532 17 io. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE wrrHIN ONE YEAR 2022 2021 Payments In advance PAYE and S(xial Security Accruals 7,883 587 403

Pa e12 YOUNG MEN'S CHRIsfiAN ASSOCIATION NEATH BRANCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL srATEME￿rS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Conyd ii. MOVEMErir IN FUNDS Net Movementin Fund$ At oiiNIzi As 31103122 Unrestrkted fynd$ General fuThJ Restricted funds Restricted furKIs TOTAL FUNDS 132,156 1,159 133.315 Net movement In funds, IncI￿￿ed In the above are as fdlows.. Incomlng Rwourcrf ￿￿•M￿nt ln Tranrf•r Mgvement In tr•nsfer Unrestricted funds General fund Restrlcted fund$ Restritted fund5 TOTAL FUNDS 90,112 (86,155) 3,957 (2,798) 1,159 12. PENSIONS AND OTHER posr REfiREMENT BENEFrrs The cha￿ty operates a defined contribuyons penslon plan for its employees, The amount recognised as a expense in the year was £643 (2021 £585). 13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS There were no rekted party transactions durlrvj the year ended 31 March 2022 {2021: £NIL). 14. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY The charfty Is controlled by the board of trustees,.

Pa e13 YOUNG MEN'S CHRisfiAN ASSOCIATION NEATH BRANCH DETAILED sfATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 2022 2021 INCOMING RESOURCES Donations and legacks Legacy DonatK)ns other income 3,926 1,029 Other trndlng a¢tivities Subscription5 Coffee bar Fltness factory Generdl fund￿[sIng, settlon retharge, sales Items, spedal efforts, varlous Partnership athvltles 10,731 694 7,667 2,504 1,981 180 Investment Income Bank interest Incomlng resources from charltable actlvltles Grants Job Retentlon Sd*me 20,240 53,300 Total inujming resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Charit•ble artivities Wages tnsuran Llght ar)d heat Telephone Postage, printing and statlonery Repair5, renewals and cleanlng Independent examlner fees - Oth￿ serVI￿S Bank charges and intr￿st Key holder and cleaning Servi￿ and securlty Mlscellaneo Class costs Water rates Afflllatlon fees Depredation 68,100 2,683 5,333 783 625 5,905 56,994 2,379 4,261 991 266 18,039 266 493 1,501 1,916 740 517 139 1,538 1,169 1,115 1,236 485 450 Net Surplus

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B a r c l a y s B a n k P l c . ( N e a t h ) S w a n s e a B u i l d i n g S o c i e t y N a t i o n w i d e B u i l d i n g S o c i e t y

2.0 Aims and Purposes

The YMCA is a Christian Movement. At its centre are Christians, who regarding Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, desire to share their faith with others and make him known, believed, trusted, loved, served and exemplified in all human relationships. It welcomes into fellowship persons of other religious faiths and of none.

Accordingly, the Young Men’s Christian Association stands for:

The Young Men’s Christian Association aims to:

Provide a welcome to members for themselves, in a meeting place which is theirs to share, where friendships can be made and counsel sought.

Develop activities which stimulate and challenge its members in an environment that enables them to take responsibility and find a sense of achievement. Involve all members in care and work for others.

Create opportunities for exchanging views, so that its members can improve their understanding of the world, of themselves and of one another.

3.0 Full Membership

The Full Membership of the Young Men’s Christian Association is a fellowship of men and women over 17 years of age who have accepted the Basics of Union, are committed to the Christian way of life, desire to be disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, and seek to associate themselves with others in Christian service in and through the Association. Full Membership is open to any man or woman over 17 years of age who, by loyally accepting the

challenges of Christ, is willing to take his or her part in the fellowship and service which the Association exists to promote.

4.0 Chairman’s Report

My last Annual General Meeting report, quite rightly, concentrated on Covid-19 and the ongoing affects the dreaded virus had on YMCA Neath. That situation is, and I say this with a small amount of trepidation, firmly behind us; and I am pleased to say that YMCA Neath has many extremely positive things to report. Yet again we have proved our resilience. We have not only survived, but with the support of our local community, continue to thrive. I am optimistic for the future.

Before I reflect upon the events of 2021 – 2022, I must mention one very special individual: Sian Smart. Sian retired from her role as Centre Manager in April 2022. Sian’s vision helped steered YMCA Neath through many difficult time. I was overjoyed when her ten years’ of dedication and service to our wonderful charity was officially recognised with an invitation to a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in May 2022. Thank you Sian.

I would also like to welcome our new Centre Manager, Claire Hicks, and a number of new part time staff. They join a dedicated, though small team of existing staff, ably led by Jessica Kennedy our Assistant Manager. YMCA Neath is based on Christian values. It is a welcoming and caring centre for all. Our staff make YMCA Neath the place we care about.

The Board of Management and staff have been working towards a long term plan to ensure our future. We now have clarity on the way forward. Claire has been given the brief of

engaging closely with our community to make YMCA Neath a hub for community activity and engagement. Here are just a few of the highlights including reference to a few of the many initiatives motivated by community involvement and partnership:

·We have established YMCA Neath Baby Bank. This is a crucial source of help for those who need it, it has already benefitted many families and I would like to record my thanks to Orchard Place Baptist Church; Morriston RFC Male Choir; and Brecon and District Male Choir who raised an amazing £1,100 for the Baby Bank at their recent Christmas Concert.

·A grant from Sport Wales towards the cost of replacing the community hall floor will greatly benefit all for many years. The new floor, with its muti-purpose Olympic standard finish, will be completed by mid-January 2023.

·We have also received Comic Relief funding for our children and parent cooking classes.

·We have partnered with the Calan DVS ‘Inspiring Families Programme’ supporting families programme. This will provide the correct tools to create a safer, more loving environment; and help strengthen and stabilise families.

·We had a marathon runner in 2022. My sincere thanks to Chris Brown who completed the London Marathon. We are looking forward to receiving our funding which, early indications suggest, should be over £2,000.

·We are also happy to confirm that we already have a new confirmed marathon runner for April 2023, Joshua Hatton. We look forward to holding fundraising events and to supporting Josh on his London Marathon journey.

Since I last submitted an annual report we have lost four trustees through a variety of reasons. I would like to thank each of them for their hard work and dedication. I wish them the very best in their future endeavours.

Finally, I would like to thank my trustee colleagues (Alan Lockyer, Alun James, Brian Warlow, Bryn John, Clive Ball, Duncan Lewis, Jo Jenkins, Martin Evans, and Patrick Baker) for their ongoing support and counsel. I look forward to Delyth Lewis joining us in January 2023.

Kevin Lewis Chairman

4.2 Chaplain

No one needs to be told that the activities of YMCA Neath have been disrupted for more than two years, but I cannot bring myself to write a report without noting it. Perhaps COVID has obliged me to consider the importance of personal relationships in chaplaincy. Because of family ill-health and vulnerability, I did not resume regular visits to the Centre until the summer of 2022, but I have tried to keep in touch by telephone and email. Once again, despite inevitable periods of furlough the staff and several volunteers have done amazing work to keep YMCA Neath viable and available as far as possible; they have deserved all the support I and other Board members could give. What follows, then, relates mainly to the period from June 2022.

When I was first appointed honorary chaplain to YMCA Neath (YMCAN) - officially, ten years ago but in practise a little longer – the job description seemed brief and simple. (i) as a member of the Board I had to accept the kind of responsibility common to all charity trustees. (ii) I had to be available for those who wanted to share such personal or spiritual needs as members of staff felt unable to handle. But I have to make clear that although I spent forty years as a minister in Baptist churches in Wales I am not a trained counsellor, and so I can offer such help only informally, as a sympathetic friend.

Once again in 2022 we were obliged, due to COVID, to mark the Good Friday Breakfast online. We are grateful to all who made possible this brief presentation, and we look forward to resuming our normal practice in 2023.

I have tried to resume visiting the Centre on Friday afternoons for 10-15 minutes, specifically to pray for YMCA Neath in its various aspects, but of late the time of such visits has been variable. I hope to bring greater discipline to this practice in 2023 so that if anyone is minded to join me – which I should welcome - they can do so. The room used may change from time to time, but the staff in the office will always know where I am each Friday. Subject to the approval of the Board it may be possible to make more of that kind of activity in future.

New groups and activities have begun at the Centre of late and I am only slowly becoming acquainted with them. Where it seems appropriate I hope to visit them more in the coming year.

Some groups meeting at the centre are more formal and structured and I do not normally feel free to intrude on them, but I have met some leaders briefly. If there are other groups which would welcome me, I hope they will let me know. When the staff are not busy - and even, perhaps, when they are! - they make me welcome in the office and keep me up to date with events.

Acting as honorary Chaplain to YMCAN makes a small demand. But it provides me with the privileged opportunity of making wonderful new friends and sharing in the unobtrusive but impressively professional governance of this much-valued organisation. I do so in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and for his sake. I am grateful for the privilege.

Reverend Patrick John Baker Chaplain

4.3 Centre Managers Report

Having only joined YMCA Neath in August and being part of such a unique community is an absolute pleasure. I am looking forward to ensuring that the YMCA is the constant in our communities ever-changing world.

As with all growth, change is inevitable and involves taking risks and stepping into the unknown. That is certainly what has happened in this centre, although the early days were scary because we were parting ways with groups and members that we had always known, we adapted to our ever-changing environment and added vital services that are required by our community.

Since October, we have established several programmes to the YMCA that target our most venerable in society, which include:

·YMCA Neath Baby Bank – The baby bank elevates the burden on parents and families to provide the materialistic things that babies need to thrive

·The Friendship Circle – The friendship Circle minimises isolation and loneliness within the older members of society and includes, quizzes, games and a chance for a conversation. Our circle is very popular and regularly see’s 20+ people attend over the two hours; it has also given us opportunity to recruit some volunteers.

·Walking Football – Our walking football team practise sessions is not only a place for all to enjoy the beautiful game in a safe and inclusive environment it is also become a social club for the players. We have big ambitions in being able to compete with the Welsh walking football league in the future just as the YMCA sports teams have done before us!

·Cosey Corner – Our cosey corner is a council registered “warm hub” and its sole purpose is to provide a safe and warm space where people can receive free refreshments, free access to the internet and a ear to talk too.

·Community Wide events – Our recent Christmas Fayre was a great success and it was lovely to see the centre looking so vibrant, we have great plans for 2023 and look forward to opening our doors to all more often

I am very proud of the staff and all that they have achieved together in this last six months. Their ability to adapt to change is inspiring and the community of Neath are very lucky to have them fighting their corner. 2023 offers us the opportunity to keep learning, growing and adapting to our community needs and I believe we have the best in the business to do so!

5.0 Funding April 2022 onwards

Sports Wales Comic Relief Funding approved but not yet received NPT Third Sector Funding Neath Town Council – Mayors Fund

Fundraising Events Gym Raffles – Ongoing monthly £75 Marathon 2022 – TBC £2000 Charity Shop - £2,004.39 Christmas Fayre - £300

6.0 Annual Good Friday Breakfast

For the third time, YMCA Neath were forced to hold the 141st Good Friday Breakfast virtually on 15th April 2022. There is a considerable amount of work in planning the traditional Good Friday Breakfast but all of these plans had to be abandoned.

Thanks to the hard work of Sian and her team, and the willing cooperation of Revd Rhys Locke and Penelope George, we were able to stream a service which included a short address, prayers, hymns and an update from our Chairman, Kevin Lewis which included the following information: The support of the people of Neath has spanned many years and has made a huge impact on all of us. It has enabled the YMCA to provide support to people of all ages and abilities via an extensive programme of community based activities, including sport, education and training in a safe environment.

Over 147 years, raising enough funds has always been challenging for YMCA Neath. Your support has been fundamental to us. It has helped YMCA Neath deliver better services.

Dr Bryn John Chair Good Friday Breakfast Committee

7.0 Community Use and Partnership working Reports

Cylch Chwarae Castell-Nedd

Our Welsh Medium Sessional Childcare is still thriving. After Covid we have found ourselves in the unique position of being oversubscribed with every session being full since September and a very long waiting list for next available spaces up to September 2023. We have welcomed an excellent new member of staff and continue to progress with myself and my Deputy Manager Angela steering the ship. We look forward to continuing our work providing the best educational experience possible for our service users and continuing serving the community by providing spaces for private customers, Flying Start and Childcare Offer children.

We have appreciated the work it has took to get the hall floor replaced and look forward to our outdoor space being made suitable for use in the near future.

As always we could not provide the service we do without the support of all the YMCA staff but special mention has to go to Jess who has been my constant here for the past few years and who literally lives and breathes the YMCA. Here’s to continuing to grow and thrive.

Stephanie Law

Neath Judo Kwai

The judo section is happy to report a healthy and busy year, where the club has put Neath Judo firmly on the map across all the age groups. Coming back from the Covid lockdown we have seen an influx of new members with a hard core of veterans reaming to boost the quality of the sessions. The following is the outline of our landmarks this year:

  1. Promotions

  2. Competitions

  3. Developments

  4. Ventures new

  5. Possible future ventures

1 Promotions

With the influx of new members and the development of these returning after Covid, the following Judoka have gained promotion:

Juniors to 1st Mon

L.J Evans

Rosalie Oscar

Flynn Hemington Mila Soyka Sofia Fair Finley Whitefoot Samuel Emanuel Elis Hemington Oliver Wyles Daniel Wyles Jude Cardy Kelshaw

Rhys Preston Senior 2nd Kyu
Dougie Watkins Martin Clarke
Jack Watkins Seniors to 6th Kyu
Sarah Emanuel Tom Soyka
Alistair Clarke Camern Lone
Juniors to 4th Mon Saul Pritchard
Elis Evans Adam Jones
Zachary Kelshaw Seniors to 5th Kyu
Osian Morgan Evan Davies
Juniors to 5th Mon Corey John
Macsen Jenkins Daniel Bamsey
Juniors to 9th Mon Seniors to 4 Kyu
Elis East Alex Thomas
Bryn Williams Huw Widlock
Riley Jones Seniors to 3rd Kyu
Juniors to 12th Mon Andrew Thomas
Kai Kelly
Dragons to Purple
Evie Taylor

These promotions span age groups from seven years old to forty-one years’ old which is a tribute to the art of Judo and the diversity of age that are using the dojo at the YMCA in a positive manner.

2 Competitions

Competitive Judo has only recently been allowed to resume due to the covid crisis. Neath Judo has entered the fray at nearly every given opportunity and come away boasting very good success.

Our first outing was a local competition in Cardiff back in March. As our first ne we were a little cautious but nevertheless were able to achieve three bronze medals. These were gained by Elis Evans, Macsen Jenkins and Kai Kelly. We had now lit the touch paper and more success was to follow.

At the Dragons Judo Academy Open in the National Sports Centre at Cardiff Elis Evans came away with a Gold medal. As this was an ‘Open’ event the medal was an incredible achievement for Elis and the club.

We then put five members into the Maesteg Judo Competition which is one of the biggest local competitions and again affords a high standard of Judo. Judoka come from England to enter this competition as well as talent from South Wales. Our medal haul was excellent: Bronze Medals Oliver Wyles, Finley Whitefoot, Macsen Jenkins. Gold Medals Daniel Wyles, Elis Evans.

We had basically medal winners in nearly all the weight categories which firmly began to log Neath Judo as a Club to be reckoned with.

Our next outing was at the Welsh Open the top event of the Welsh calendar. Here we had a single entry of Elis East in the heaviest division of the Cadet Category. Elis fought well seeing as this was his FIRST venture into competitions. He came away with a bronze medal which was an incredible achievement for someone with limited experience.

We continued the momentum with the Welsh Closed – again a massive date in the Welsh Judo calendar. One of our seniors Adam Cardy fought well but went out to the eventual winner. However, another senior – barely 16 years old Kai Kelly, gained a bronze medal in the older Cadet category. Along with this Elis East again entered two weight categories at pre-cadet level and gained a bronze and a silver. Our success did not stop there as Macsen Jenkins lifted another bronze in the Junior category. Kai and Elis have been invited to join the Welsh Squad. The following day Macsen Jenkins and Elis Evans journeyed to the competition at Bristol Judo Club. Again, we saw success, this time “over the bridge”. Macsen gained his second bronze medal in two days and Elis Evans won silver. Alun Evans one of our 1st Dans competed in the British Masters in Surrey. Although he did not get a medal he finished ranked 5th. Again, an incredible achievement which reflects on the club.

3 Developments

Several members have attended kata workshops and so have added to their own knowledge of Judo and that of the club itself. These sessions were held over two weekends in July and some of these katas had never been to practises in Wales. We are delighted to now have members who are experienced in those katas. They constitute only three of 22 people in Wales with this experience. Attendees were as follows: Nage No Kata Ian Cardy Adam Cardy Alan Morgan Ju N Kata Ian Cardy Adam Cardy Alan Morgan Ketame No Kata Ian and Adam Cardy Koshiki No Kata Ian and Adam Cardy It is pleasing to think that we have Judoka who are now knowledgeable in the Katas and that the club can boast the presence of these members and their ability to pass on such ancient traditions. These katas will no doubt prove very beneficial to those mentioned above and will see them add to their future success and the continuation of Judo at Neath.

Ian Cardy has begun training as a Senior Examiner for the BJA. A process which will take several years to complete. However, Ian has made a significant dent in this process and on the topic of Katas gained his qualification in Nage No Kata on the 3rd of December. Again, this allows Neath Judo to qualify in keeping the ancient traditions of Japan alive at the YMCA.

At this point it must be noted that Adam Cardy has been fighting for the necessary points to enable his promotion to 1st Dan (black belt). He has travelled as far as Kidderminster to do this and is currently on 70 points toward the 100 that is required. I am positive my next report will include him gaining it. 4 Possible Future Ventures

We have in the past put on Judo sessions for particular Rugby organisations e.g. Neath Port Talbot Schools Rugby. Word has gone out regarding this and Skewen Rugby under 12/13s are keen to utilise Judo at the YMCA as part of their training programme over the winter months. We as a Judo club would only be too pleased to welcome them and others to the Dojo. Again, this is an example of how the YMCA is able to offer its facilities and expertise to the general community.

To conclude – the Judo section is absolutely flourishing, and the YMCA should be proud f its contribution to the positive impact the section is making to the community. Your thanks to the staff of the YMCA especially Jess for the support you have given in allowing this to happen.

Ian Cardy 4th Dan Neath Judo Kwai

Dance Wales UK

Our first competition since covid for Western Warriors just before Christmas in Stoke on Trent, Fun was had by all and it was so lovely to be back in competitions, receiving trophies was a bonus.

February, we had our first Swansea dance festival, and many trophies were won. Warriors competed in 5 competitions within this year, and it was amazing to be back doing what the children love with their friends.

In June myself and our junior coaches held free cheerleading classes all over the schools in Neath, and in August we held try-outs for western warriors, and we doubled in size.

ICE QUEEN in Lyrical Dance was awarded to Hannah Edwards. So proud.

July summer show was a success although I had covid and watched it on zoom!

September/October and November is Acro comp time, and our Reflex and Reflection teams competed at St David’s festival in port Talbot. Born to perform in Swansea LC2 and Ebbw vale. Lots of placements, medals, and trophies.

Now we are getting ready for our Christmas show on Saturday the 10th of December at Cefn Season Comprehensive school called ‘Filling Santa’s Sleigh’, £1 from every ticket sale has been spent on toys for the Mr X appeal, 20 children will benefit from this for Christmas this year.

Kerry Dale

Kung Fu

Lau Gar Wales has had a good training year, recovering from the limited training opportunities that the Covid shutdown caused in the previous year. Our Lau Gar Tigers class has slowly recovered with a small number of long-term students returning after the break and the arrival of a number of new students that has allowed the class to return to almost the target number intended. In the coming year it is hoped that the students will continue to grow and acquire good skills in our style. A number of students progressed in the early grades from beginner to white and white to blue, we are now poised for a grading in the new year to continue their progression up the grades. The adults’ class has seen a number of beginners progress up the early belts and we hope they continue to do so in the new year. During this year Alun Morgan also passed his 3rd degree Black sash grading in Birmingham and he has new weapons sets to learn to progress to the next level.

Nationally we have had two Lau gar Family training weekends at the Lilleshall national sports centre, the first focussing on Chin Na (locks/defence against Locks) and the second on Chi Sau/sticking hands (close contact fighting techniques). The events offered excellent training but also a good social gathering as the course and accommodation was held on the campus. The main summer course in Llandudno was resumed this year, while there were smaller numbers attending than usual the course was an excellent training opportunity as there were a number of senior national instructors present to provide training in small groups.

This year was the 50th year of Lau Gar in the UK. While the style dates back to ancient times, Master Yau came to the UK and started to train students in more recent times and shortly after formed the Lau Gar association and the British Kung Fu Association. To celebrate the 50th Anniversary a dinner was held just south of Birmingham where members nationally and internationally attended. Lau Gar Wales performed the Lion dance to open the celebrations with Alun Morgan and Paul Jones in the Lion. Later on, Carl Jones and Jules Payne performed a demonstration of the Tiger fork against the Iron needle in a two-man fighting set they developed for the occasion. Other clubs in the UK also demonstrated different open hands and weapons sets completing the line-up for the celebrations.

As well as the YMCA at Neath, classes have also continued this year in Swansea, Pontardawe and Llandeilo.

Alun Morgan

JuJutsu

After a few false starts the jujutsu got going properly again during March 2022. Unfortunately for various reasons we had lost a lot of the old members, particularly juniors, following the two year enforced break.

After a fairly slow start numbers have picked up steadily and both the junior and senior classes are now both running well. Club members are again cross training in other martial arts including Judo and Karate. Members are also regularly attending seminars. These are all positive signs as it helps keep things fresh and allows us to explore and experiment with new ideas.

Three of our members, Macsen, Kai and Elis, have competed in several judo competitions and have all done extremely well. I won’t steal Ian Cardy’s thunder, please read his report on the judo section for more information on that.

As always we are very grateful for the help and support that we receive from the YMCA. It was always a pleasure to work with Sian and it was a great shame to see her retire. It is, however, a pleasure to welcome Claire as the new manager, and I look forward to continue working with her.

Thanks to all our members and the parents of our juniors for their continued support.

Ian East - 4th Dan

Neath Valley Martial Arts (NVMA) / YMCA Neath Jujutsu

Karate

Firstly, it’s good to be back training. We all had a lot of restrictions starting off with spacing and face masks. With the help and guidance of the YMCA team we navigated our way through this period and came out the other side.

We thankfully saw all our current students return as well as some new faces starting their Karate journey. We currently have 22 students of different ages and gender and have managed to hold two gradings, one of which saw Daniel Ba Thein achieve his first Dan black belt. Again, we hope to see Bethany Hopkins & Jodie Rosier achieve their black belts this year as they juggle training and college.

Even though we view the Welsh Karate Union as one club training at different locations we have made strong links with our club in Maesteg where Mike, Ellie and I combined forces to keep our clubs running during busy times. Mike has sadly left the WKU, but I hope we can continue this link with Sensei Lauren Gallagher who now runs the Maesteg club. As Sensei Lauren holds more titles in competition than I could list, we may see some new stars coming from Neath as she shares her knowledge with us. I would like to say a massive thank you to Ellie Hinder for her invaluable support as Coach. Thank you to all the staff at the YMCA for their help in getting back to normal. I would also like to thank the YMCA for providing us with such a great place to train. All the guest instructors who have come to visit Neath really envy our Martial Arts Dojo. We look forward to 2023

Andrew Richards

Gymnastics

The Gymnastics section has returned to more normal classes in 2022 and as the year has progressed and with reduced restrictions has been able to go back to our more normal classes. We are still affected by reduced numbers in classes and coach absences due to sickness. Our Gymnasts, however, are thoroughly enjoying the sessions and are working hard in December to learn a new skill and will be awarded with their achievement certificates before we break up for Christmas. We are fortunate to have 2 new coaches now on our team and we look forward to our return in January 2023 when we will be looking at taking on more children from our extensive waiting list. Bring on 2023!

Karen Phillips Head Gymnastics Coach

Rugby Tots

Things are going reasonably well with our classes at YMCA Neath considering we are in the middle of a pandemic. The venue has been very good providing us with the rules and regulations to stay safe. The venue is also very helpful if I put something on social media by retweeting or liking my posts.

Clive Oliver

Sunflower Lounge

Sunflower Lounge is a social enterprise which supports care experienced young people and care leavers who have experienced complex trauma, through education into sustainable employment and living independently within the community.

Nurturing growth we work to break down social isolation, social anxiety, fear and depression which has been further exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Through raising confidence, hope and belief for the future, we enable the young people to face their challenges head on to achieve their full potential.

We have recently formed links with Claire Hicks and the YMCA Neath, through the Local Area Coordinators. The YMCA Neath has become a great support to some of our Young People who are accessing the Friendship Circle, Walking Football and the Gym. This has really helped them to develop their confidence, form friendships and reduce their feelings of social isolation. We have also begun to form excellent partnership working with Claire and her team which we look forward to developing further in 2023.

Adult Community Learning

Adult Learning have successfully provided courses from YMCA Neath for many years before Covid.

Now it is great that we are able to return there, hiring rooms from YMCA Neath for our further education part time courses. Since September we have provided these courses,

·Word Processing and Office Skills

·Using a Mobile Device or Tablet

·Italian language taster sessions

·Additional Learning Needs courses We plan to continue these from January 2023.

The centre is easy to access, with a free car park, close to the bus station. It has a welcoming environment; the staff are always helpful. We get good feedback from our tutors and learners from their time spent at YMCA Neath. We look forward to returning in the New Year.

Local Area Co-Ordinators

On behalf of the Neath Team of Local Area Coordinators I would like to offer our appreciation for all that you and your staff offer at the YMCA.

Undoubtedly, the YMCA is a huge asset to the community and we are fortunate to be able to signpost and introduce our caseload to your facility.

In particular, we have noted the huge success of the Friendship Circle and the Walking Football group- with dozens of individuals benefiting from the social inclusion.

I am excited to see the development of the peer led hoarding group and the Local Authority have been very proactive in cascading this group far and wide across the health board.

Adam Humphries

Beyond the Blue Service

The Beyond the Blue service is an Early Intervention service for families living in the Neath Port Talbot area. We can offer a range of supportive and therapeutic interventions that meet the emotional and wellbeing needs of children, young people and their parents. Support provided is be tailored to each family by a support plan developed in partnership with the family. We work with families and their children up to 25 years of age.

Our aim is to support children, young people and parents to improve;

Types of presenting issues can include;

Emotional wellbeing and Coping with Loss Service supports;

Tailored services include;

Referral Criteria: Referrals can only be made via the SPOC (single point of contact), this is the Neath Port Talbots councils referral gateway, which can be accessed via the following: 01639 686803 or spoc@npt.gov.uk. *Where there is current involvement from CAMHS, Neurodevelopmental dept., CAFCASS/court proceedings, or Children’s Services we would not replace or duplicate these services.

Calan DVS

A big thank you to Claire and the team for hosting us for the last few months.

It has been a pleasure returning to the YMCA having spent much of my time there as a youth and seeing how the club still supports the members of the community with a range of classes, workshops and general support.

Though we will not be homed here forever, we will certainly return to use the facilities to continue and meet with individuals accessing our services.

Thank you again for being so welcoming and kind to myself and the team.

Gareth Branch

YMCA Neath, Lletty Nedd, Pen Y Dre, Neath. SA11 3HG. Charity Number: 250983 T: 01639 769315 E: info@neathymca.org.uk www.neathymca.org.uk