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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From 01/04/2024 Period startdate To 31/03/2025 Period end date Charity name: CRICCIETH WAR MEMORIAL HALL

Charity registration number: 511623

Objectives and Activities

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|||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |—|SORP|reference| |Summary of the purposes|of|||Pa@ 1.17|The provision and maintenance of a|Hall| |the|charity|as set out|in|its|to further|benefit the residents|of| |governing document|Criccieth and the|neighbourhood,| |without|distinction|of|sex,|sexual| |orientation,|race|of|political,|religious|or| |other opinions|by|associating|together| |with|the|said|residents|and|local| |authorities,|voluntary|and|other| |organisations|in|a common|effort|to| |advance|education|and|to|provide|social| |welfare|for|recreation|and|leisure|time| |occupation| |Summary|of the main|ie|1.17 and|The Trustees observe the guidance| |||activities|in|relation to those|issued|by the Charity Commission|on| |purposes|for the|public|public|benefit,|and support and|help| |benefit,|in|particular,|the|promote|all|bookings|for the|hall's| |activities,|projects or services|facilities|whether from|regular or new| |identified|in|the|accounts.|users.|Encourage|is also given|for the| |establishment|of fresh|activities|which| |improve and|broaden|the community’s| |leisure and educational|choices. The||| |management committee has|close ties| |with|local|schools.|The|list|of|regular| |social and|port community|events| |||includes:| |e|Pilates|classes| |e|Craft|fairs| |e|Yoga| |e|“Starlight|Players” — an|amateur| |dramatic|player|group| |e| |e|Youth Club||| |Othere|activitiesChildren’sinclude: parties||| |e|Wedding|parties| |e|Urdd (National Youth Group)||| |e|Eisteddfod|activities| |e|Concerts||| |||ee|AnnualPolling Cricciethstation|for Artslocal Festivaland|

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Statement confirming Para 1.18 The trustees of Criccieth War Memorial
whether the trustees have Hall confirm they have reviewed the
had regard to the guidance guidance issued by the Charity
issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and
Commission on public believe the Hall to be aligned with this
benefit guidance.
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Achievements and Performance

psoRPrefeene FT The Hall was pleased to see a return to a surplus this year, with continued improvement in growth in activities and Summary of the main ere 40 events/concerts bringing the arts to achievements of the charity, : North Wales. identifying the difference the charity's work has made to The Hall building is both a war memorial the circumstances of its as well as a community centre, unique beneficiaries and any wider in that it was instigated personally by benefits to society as a David Lloyd George, Prime Minister whole. during the First World War, and it was he who laid the foundation stone in 1922. As a permanent memorial to the town war dead of the two major conflicts of the 20th century, the building holds sentiment to Criccieth families. we were pleased with the amount of | Following a successful Centenary year, | throughevents weour were own ableefforts to rua n thisd with year,the bothhelp of the Arts Council of Wales. The

activities that we run helped us to ensure this vital community hub in Criccieth continues to provide its services to the people of the town.

We had some structural and building issues, as to be expected in a 100 year old listed building. Dry rot was the most significant issue of the year, and we are grateful to the donations received from the public that helped us navigate this issue in the most cost effective way possible.

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||||| |---|---|---|---| |Achievements|against|Para|1.41| |objectives|set|

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|||| |---|---|---| |Performance|of fundraising| |activities|against objectives|| Par"| |set|

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||||| |---|---|---|---| |Investment|performance|Para|1.41| |against|objectives|

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Other

: Financial Review

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||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Review|of the|charity’s|Para|1.21|Overall we|have ended|the year ina| |financial|position|at the end|surplus,|a swing from the|deficit that we| |of the|period|saw|In the 2023-24 financial|year; this| |means|that we|had|more|income|coming| |into|the|hall|than|the|expenditure we had| |to|pay|out to|maintain the|Hall.|This| |means|that the|hall|ended|the|financial| |year|in|a stronger financial|position, with| |reserves|in|our|bank|accounts|about| |£11.5k|higher than the|previous|year,|with| |reserves|of £22.8k|at|the|end|of March,|an| |improvement from|the|bank|balance of| |£11,000 we|had|at the end|of the|previous| |financial|year.| |The|Memorial|Hall|continued|to|pick|up|in| |terms|of improved|performance from|hall| |fees, improving another £8k year on year,||| |when|even|2023-24|had|seen|a 39%| |increase|vs.|the year before|that,|which| |shows the strength|in what the|hall|is| |focussing|on|providing|for the| |community|and|arts.|For those|that| |regularly|use the|hall,|or for one|offs, we| |continue to|be|grateful|for this|custom,| |and|for the support that the Arts|Council| |provides|for|us, such|as|Nights|Out,|to| |continue|to|bring|more| |events|to|North|Wales.| |Expenditure sawa|slight improvement| |year on|year from|£94k|in|2023-24 to £88k| |in|2024-25. We|are|grateful|to|all|the| |||committee who have helped us to ensure| |||whatthat weis prioritisetruly|necessary expenditureto|help activitiesmanage to| |||thesustai ba|n|ablek balancelevel. ofThis thecan Hallin toparticulara more| ||||be seen|in the general maintenance and||| |repairs which|have decreased|by £8k||| |||year on year — but we must ensure that| |we are not at risk of longer term damage||| |to|the|hall|from|too|many|delays|to| |essential|works|longer|term.| |Statement explaining|the|Para|1.22|Sums|of cash|belonging|to the charity| |policy for holding|reserves|and|not needed for immediate working| |stating why they are held|purposes|shall be invested|in trust for| |the|charity|as|per the Governing| |Document and|with|regards|to the| |||application|ofincome.| |Amount|of reserves|held|(Parat22|||£22,768|a| |Reasons|for holding|zero|Para|1.22|N/A| |reserves|ee ee|eee| |deficit|a|a. ae| |uncertainties|about the|||

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including | Pare 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal | Para 1.46 risks facing the charity

Structure, Governance and Management

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Reference and Administrative details
Criccieth War Memorial Hall
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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

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Date| 08/01/2026

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NEUADD GOFFA CRICCIETH MEMORIAL HALL REGISTERED CHARITY No 511623 Income & Expenditure Statement for Year Ended 31“ March 2025

2025 2024
Opening Bank Balances 11,283 38,940
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Hall Fees 47,970 40,013
BarIncome 29,254 11,296
County/Criccieth Council Grants 8,320 11,930
Fund Raising/Donations 14,068 3,121
Bank Interest 10 119
Total Income 99,623 66,478
EXPENDITURE
Fundraising/Entertainment Costs 10,241 9,186
DoorSecurity&StageTech 8,611 5,707
BarRunning 16,236 9,701
General Maintenance& Repairs 11,595 19,139
Caretakers 11,337 10,887
Insurances/Licenses 3,818 3,959
Electricity 12,766 9,532
Gas 5,883 8,304
WaterCharges 1,884 1,456
Telephone/Wifi 1,101 1,359
Cleaning Materials 894 710
Printing, Postage&Stationery 0 0
Advertising costs 0 0
Gifts& Donations 0 50
Sundry Expenses/Mileage 3,558 5,000
Equipment Purchases 119 8,844
Event Floats 110 302
Total Expenditure 88,153 94,135
Excess Income/(Expenditure) 11,470 -27,656
Closing Bank Balances 22,763 11,283
DepositA/c (Branch) 5 8,055
LMM a/c 0 0
Float 357
Current A/c 22,391 30,885
22,753 38,940

NEUADD GOFFA CRICCIETH MEMORIAL HALL

REGISTERED CHARITY No 511623

Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31% March 2024

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B1 Cash Funds Branch Deposit a/cs with HSBC 5
Current Account with HSBC 22,391
London Money Market HSBC 0
Total Cash Funds | 22,396)
B2 Other Monetary Assets -
Debtors — (Unpaid Hall Fees) a)
B3 Investment Assets |None|
B4 Assets retained for the Charity’s own use
(At Trustees valuation) Heritage Assets 101,000
(All at written Down Values) Furniture, Fixtures & Fittings 30,962
Bar & Kitchen Equipment 1,843
Control Room/Lighting 26,158
Sports & Cleaning Equipment 731
Total 160,694
B5 _Liabilties | None |
Signed by two trustees on behalf
of all the trustees Date of
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Jndcncpdcnt Examiner's Report on the Accounts

on the accou[n] ts[for year ] ending 3 I[st ] March 2025 set out on Pages 2 & 3 Report to the Tru_stees and Members of Criccieth Memorial Hall Charity No; S 11623

. Respective responsibilities The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accou[nts] of Tru[stees and ] Examiner The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this[year] under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the charities act. to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145 (5)(b) of the Charities Act and • to state whether matters have come to my attention . Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner's statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view", and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examiner's statement I. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met: or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Name: Andrew Roberts Date: 11/01/2026 Relevant professional Bsc, MBA qualification or body Address 1 Nixon Way, NG23 7LF

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