## **DOLGELLAU FREE LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024**
The year in question follows on ftom the main areas of refurbishment and improvement works being completed, with no follow on works completed.
Additional Grant Funding from Gwynedd Council was received as support for community activities. This additional income stream has contined into the following financial year
Income from Hiring fees continues to gradually increase with Dolgellau Town Council also continuing to contribute via a Grant which supports general annual maintenance costs
Increased use of the building by the community is noted due to the improved facilities available and general refurbishment.
Initiation of annual servicing / inspection of installed equipment during the year, including stairlift maintenance, Broadband supply, and fire protection equipment.
A schedule of regular inspection needs of this equipment is in place.
**Mr Rhys Williams**
**Ywain Myfyr Chair For 2023-2024 Financial Year**
**Clerk 14.05.2023**
**Signed: RHYS WILLIAMS**
**Signed: YWAIN MYFYR**
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Dolgellau Free Library Summary of receipts and payments for the year ending
31.03.2024
Balance 01/04/2023 £24,572.62
INCOME
Dolgellau Town Council £20,000.00
Bookings /Hiring Fees £4,940.00
'Lle yn y Dref' - Grants Gwynedd Council £7,715.00
Total Income £32,655,00
EXPENDITURE
Booking Clerk’s Salary £1,950.00
Annual Insurance £4,313.79
Gas / Electricity £3,074.79
Water £230.52
BT £844.32
Maintenance £1,361.49
Audit Costs & Bank Fees £274.30
Post and Office Costs £204.62
Consumables £73.14
Lle yn y Dref Costs £3,270.85
Total Expenditure £15,597.82
Balance 31/03/24 £41,629.80
Balance of Community Account as at 31.03.2024 £44,932.17
Less Cheques not presented: (£3,302.37)
Balance 31/03/24 £41,629.80
Certified as a True Copy:
RHYS Williams YWAIN MYFYR
Clerk Chairman
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**Independent examiner's report on the accounts**
**Section A Independent Examiner’s Report**
**Report to the trustees/ members of**[LLYFRGELL RHYDD DOLGELLAU] **On accounts for the year Charity no ended**[31/03/2024 ] **(if any)**[514712] **Set out on pages** 1-2
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended **31 / 03 / 2024** .
- **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
- the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
**Signed:** _Bleddyn Rhys_ **Date:** 27/01/2025 ~~FP |~~ **Name:** Bleddyn Rhys ~~Cs~~ **Relevant professional** Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy **qualification(s) or body (if any):**
**Address:** Cyngor Gwynedd Caernarfon Gwynedd
**Section B Disclosure** ~~ee~~ Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
**October 2018**
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**IER**
**Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** .
**October 2018**
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**IER**