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2024-12-31-accounts

Morfa Bychan Recreation Centre

Registered Charity Number: 523698

Trustees’ Annual Report for the year ending 31 December 2024

1. Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees for the year:

2. Structure, Governance and Management

Morfa Bychan Recreation Centre is an unincorporated charity governed by its constitution adopted by deed of gift dated 20[th] November 1956. The trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the charity and are elected or reappointed in accordance with the constitution.

The trustees meet as required throughout the year to oversee maintenance, fundraising, and development projects relating to the playground and recreation facilities.

No trustee received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

3. Objectives and Activities

The charity’s objective is:

UPON TRUST FOR THE PURPOSES OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL TRAINING AND RECREATION AND SOCIAL MORAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF A VILLAGE HALL READING AND RECREATION ROOMS LIBRARY LECTURES CLASSES RECREATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE VILLAGE OF MORFA BYCHAN IN THE COUNTY OF CAERNARVON OF SEX OR OF POLITICAL RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THESE PRESENTS

To charity aims to maintain and improve the playground and recreation facilities for the benefit of young people in Morfa Bychan and the surrounding area.

In pursuing this aim, the trustees have continued to ensure that all activities provide public benefit in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

4. Achievements and Performance (2024)

During the year ending 31 December 2024, the trustees and local volunteers have worked together to maintain and enhance the recreation facilities for the local community. Key achievements include:

The facilities continue to be well used by families and young people, particularly during school holidays and weekends.

5. Financial Review

The charity’s income during 2024 was derived primarily from legacy donation, local charity donations, and small grants (see appendix 1 for income and expenditure report).

Funds have been used for maintenance, equipment replacement, and grounds improvement.

The trustees confirm that the charity remains in a stable financial position with sufficient reserves to meet expected maintenance costs in 2025.

Reserves Policy:

The trustees aim to maintain a reserve of at least £1,000 to cover emergency repairs or unforeseen expenses relating to the upkeep of the recreation facilities.

6. Plans for 2025

Looking ahead, the trustees plan to:

7. Trustees’ Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, safeguarding the assets of the charity, and ensuring that the financial statements comply with relevant legislation and regulations. They also ensure that the charity’s funds are applied solely in accordance with its objectives.

8. Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved this report and that it has been prepared in accordance with the guidance set out by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Signed on behalf of the Trustees:

Mrs. Lorraine Lloyd Roberts – Trustee Date: ______

Ms. Fflur Emlyn – Trustee Date: ______

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