Charity registration number 523882 (England and Wales)
BRYNAMAN PUBLIC HALL
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
BRYNAMAN PUBLIC HALL
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | Mr M Thomas | |
|---|---|---|
| Mr W Rees | ||
| Mr D Davies | ||
| Mrs J Thomas | ||
| Mr J Viola | ||
| Mr Andrew Rose | ||
| Ms Jaqueline Rose | ||
| Mr Alun James | ||
| Mrs G Harries | ||
| Mr PH Jones | ||
| Ms Phoebe Davies | ||
| Charity registration | England and Wales | 523882 |
| Principal address | Brynaman Public Hall & Institute | |
| Station Road | ||
| Brynaman | ||
| Ammanford | ||
| Carmarthenshire | ||
| SA18 1SF | ||
| Independent examiner | WBV Limited | |
| The Third Floor | ||
| Langdon House, Langdon Road | ||
| SA1 Swansea Waterfront | ||
| Swansea | ||
| Wales | ||
| SA1 8QY |
BRYNAMAN PUBLIC HALL
CONTENTS
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Trustees report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 13 |
BRYNAMAN PUBLIC HALL
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the trust's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)".
Objectives and activities
The object of the charity per the trust deed is to provide for its members, the means of social intercourse, mutual helpfulness, mental and moral improvement and rational recreation.
Activities
The main charity activity until August 2010 was the operation of a cinema from the Institute premises. Room hire was also available to the public. From August 2010, the operation of the cinema was transferred to a trading company, as a required by the Charity Commission. Since then the cinema has been operating as the trading company, a rent has been paid by the company to the charity.
The charity's main source of income is a donation from the trading company from the profit it generates. The trustees support the directors of the company in order to ensure the smooth running of the company.
The trustees have considered the facilities available and have paid due regard to the Charity Commission advise on public benefit when considering the activities undertaken.
Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives
An overall deficit before depreciation of £1,295 (2024: deficit £3,613) was generated. After depreciation there was a deficit of £10,461 (2024: £13,538). Following the transfer of the cinema activity to a trading company (as explained above) the Institute has received agreed rent from the company of £7,200 in the year ended 31 August 2025.
Financial review
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity. This provides sufficient funds to cover management and administration costs and to respond to emergency applications that may arise from time to time.
However, where funds are received that have specific restrictions attached to their use, they are treated as restricted funds and not free reserves of the charity.
Structure, governance and management
The Brynaman Public Hall and Institute was established under a trust deed dated 13th June 1907. It registered with the Charity Commission on 1st July 1964.
The activities of the charity are controlled by a Management Committee, which is responsible to the Trustees. The committee meet on a regular basis to ensure the smooth running of the charity. Decisions regarding the management of the charity are made by the committee.
Trustees are appointed from the management committee. People interested in becoming involved in the organisation are encouraged by the current trustees and management, and the role of a trustee is fully explained to them.
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BRYNAMAN PUBLIC HALL
TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr M Thomas
Mr W Rees Mr D Davies Mrs J Thomas Mr J Viola Mr Andrew Rose Ms Jaqueline Rose Mr Alun James Mrs G Harries Mr PH Jones Ms Phoebe Davies
The Trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
.............................. Ms Phoebe Davies
Date: .............................................
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BRYNAMAN PUBLIC HALL
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BRYNAMAN PUBLIC HALL
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Brynaman Public Hall (the trust) for the year ended 31 August 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the trust you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
I report in respect of my examination of the trust’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn. I understand that this has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
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I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the trust as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
WBV Limited
The Third Floor Langdon House, Langdon Road SA1 Swansea Waterfront Swansea SA1 8QY Wales Date: ............................
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BRYNAMAN PUBLIC HALL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Unrestricted | Total Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | funds | ||||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||||||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 3,805 | 32,416 | 36,221 | 2,194 | 28,999 | 31,193 |
| Investment income | 3 | 8,162 | - | 8,162 | 7,964 | - | 7,964 |
| Total income | 11,967 | 32,416 | 44,383 | 10,158 | 28,999 | 39,157 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||||||
| Raising funds | 4 | 13,216 | 38,283 | 51,499 | 14,602 | 34,866 | 49,468 |
| Charitable activities | |||||||
| Support costs | 5 | 3,345 | - | 3,345 | 3,227 | - | 3,227 |
| Total charitable expenditure | 3,345 | - | 3,345 | 3,227 | - | 3,227 | |
| Total expenditure | 16,561 | 38,283 | 54,844 | 17,829 | 34,866 | 52,695 | |
| Net expenditure for the | year/ | ||||||
| Net movement in funds | (4,594) | (5,867) | (10,461) | (7,671) | (5,867) | (13,538) | |
| Fund balances at 1 September | |||||||
| 2024 | 48,742 | 32,121 | 80,863 | 56,413 | 37,987 | 94,400 | |
| Fund balances at 31 August | |||||||
| 2025 | 44,148 | 26,254 | 70,402 | 48,742 | 32,120 | 80,862 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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BRYNAMAN PUBLIC HALL
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 11 Current assets Debtors 12 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 13 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities The funds of the trust Restricted income funds 14 Unrestricted funds 15 |
2025 £ 42,338 2,950 45,288 (8,504) |
£ 33,618 36,784 70,402 26,254 44,148 70,402 |
2024 £ 37,621 2,097 39,718 (1,640) |
£ 42,784 38,078 |
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| 80,862 | ||||
| 32,120 48,742 |
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| 80,862 |
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on .........................
.............................. Ms Phoebe Davies
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BRYNAMAN PUBLIC HALL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Brynaman Public Hall is a charity registered in England and Wales. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. The address of the registered office is given in the charity information on page 1 of these financial statements. The nature of the charity's operations and principal activities are contained in the trustees report.
1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the trust's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The trust is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The trust has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the trust. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention.
The significant policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
1.2 Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the trust is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
For donations to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this required a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled.
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BRYNAMAN PUBLIC HALL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
For legacies, entitlement is the earlier of the charity being notified of an impending distribution or the legacy being received. At this point income is recognised. On occasion legacies will be notified to the charity however it is not possible to measure the amount expected to be distributed. On these occasions, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed.
The charity receives grants. Income from grants is recognised at fair value when the charity has entitlement after any performance conditions have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. If entitlement is not met then these amounts are deferred.
1.5 Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources,
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
| Freehold land and buildings | 4% Straight line |
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| Improvements to property | 5% Straight line |
| Projection & Sound Systems | 10% Straight line |
| Fixtures and fittings | 10% Straight line |
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
1.8 Allocation and apportionment of costs Support costs allocation
Support costs are those that assist the work of the charity but do not directly represent charitable activities and include office costs, governance costs, administrative payroll costs. They are incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity. Where support costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to cost of raising funds and expenditure in charitable activities on a basis consistent with the use of the resources. Premises overheads have been allocated on an accrual basis and other overheads have been allocated on an accrual basis.
Fund-raising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating information in support of the charitable activities.
Debtors and creditors receivable / payable within one year
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.
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BRYNAMAN PUBLIC HALL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.9 Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.10 Government grants
Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are not recognised until there is reasonable assurance that the entity will comply with the conditions attaching to them and the grants will be received.
Government grants are recognised using the accrual method.
Under the accrual model, government grants relating to revenue are recognised in income on a systematic basis over the periods in which the entity recognises the related costs for which the grant is intended to compensate. Grants that are receivable as compensation for expenses or losses already incurred or for the purpose of giving immediate financial support to the entity with no future related costs are recognised in income in the period in which it becomes receivable.
2 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ Donations and gifts 3,805 - Grants - 32,416 3,805 32,416 Grants Carmarthen County Council - 32,416 Cwater Bach Community Council - - William Brown Hill Fund - - - 32,416 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2024 2024 £ £ £ 3,805 1,694 - 32,416 500 28,999 36,221 2,194 28,999 32,416 - 23,999 - 500 500 - - 4,500 32,416 500 28,999 |
Total 2024 £ 1,694 29,499 |
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| 31,193 | ||
| 23,999 1,000 4,500 |
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| 29,499 |
As explained previously the charity has entered into a deed of covenant with Brynaman Cinema Cyf, whereby the profits of the company are donated to the charity. During the year Brynaman Cinema Cyf made a loss and therefore no donation has been received.
The donations received in the year were made up of a number of small amounts from various people and organisations.
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BRYNAMAN PUBLIC HALL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
3 Investment income
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Rent received from trading company | 7,200 | 7,200 |
| Other rental income | 962 | 659 |
| Deposit account interest | - | 105 |
| Investment income | 8,162 | 7,964 |
4 Raising funds
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ Licences - - Repairs and renewals 3,183 32,416 Depreciation 3,299 5,867 Sundries 132 - Rates and water 2,481 - Insurance 4,121 - Raising funds 13,216 38,283 13,216 38,283 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2024 2024 £ £ £ - 150 - 35,599 3,419 28,999 9,166 4,058 5,867 132 129 - 2,481 2,899 - 3,947 3,947 - 51,499 14,602 34,866 51,499 14,602 34,866 |
Total 2024 £ 150 32,418 9,925 129 2,899 3,419 |
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| 49,468 | ||
| 49,468 |
5 Charitable activities
| Support | Support | |
|---|---|---|
| costs | costs | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Bank charges | 51 | 58 |
| Independent examiners fees | 1,990 | 1,865 |
| Professional fees | 1,304 | 1,304 |
| 3,345 | 3,227 | |
| 3,345 | 3,227 |
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BRYNAMAN PUBLIC HALL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| 6 | Net movement in funds | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): | |||
| Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial | |||
| statements | 1,990 | 1,865 | |
| Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets | 9,166 | 9,925 |
7 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the trust during the year.
8 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |
| Total | - | - |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
9 Independent examiners remuneration
The independent examiners remuneration amounts to an independent examination fee of £1,990 (2024: £1,865).
10 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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BRYNAMAN PUBLIC HALL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| 11 Tangible fixed assets Freehold land and buildings Improvements to property Projection & Sound Systems Fixtures and fittings £ £ £ £ Cost At 1 September 2024 32,868 152,434 255,370 104,918 At 31 August 2025 32,868 152,434 255,370 104,918 Depreciation and impairment At 1 September 2024 28,491 119,593 250,361 104,361 Depreciation charged in the year 1,315 6,863 706 282 At 31 August 2025 29,806 126,456 251,067 104,643 Carrying amount At 31 August 2025 3,062 25,978 4,303 275 At 31 August 2024 4,377 32,841 5,009 557 12 Debtors 2025 Amounts falling due within one year: £ Amounts owed to related party 35,896 Other debtors 6,442 42,338 13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 £ Loans from trustees 7,000 Trade creditors 129 Accruals and deferred income 1,375 8,504 |
Total £ 545,590 |
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| 545,590 | |
| 502,806 9,166 |
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| 511,972 | |
| 33,618 | |
| 42,784 | |
| 2024 £ 37,619 2 |
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| 37,621 | |
| 2024 £ - 325 1,315 |
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| 1,640 |
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BRYNAMAN PUBLIC HALL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
14 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
| At 1 | Incoming | Resources | At 31 August | At 31 August | |
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| September | resources | expended | 2025 | ||
| 2024 | |||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| 32,121 | 32,416 | (38,283) | 26,254 | ||
| Previous year: | At 1 | Incoming | Resources | At 31 August | |
| September | resources | expended | 2024 | ||
| 2023 | |||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| 37,987 | 28,999 | (34,866) | 32,121 |
15 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At 1 | Incoming | Resources | At 31 August | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | resources | expended | 2025 | |
| 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 48,742 | 11,967 | (16,561) | 44,148 |
| Previous year: | At 1 | Incoming | Resources | At 31 August |
| September | resources | expended | 2024 | |
| 2023 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 56,413 | 10,158 | (17,829) | 48,742 |
| Analysis of net assets between funds | ||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||
| funds | funds | |||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| At 31 August 2025: | ||||
| Tangible assets | 7,364 | 26,254 | 33,618 | |
| Current assets/(liabilities) | 36,784 | - | 36,784 | |
| 44,148 | 26,254 | 70,402 |
16 Analysis of net assets between funds
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BRYNAMAN PUBLIC HALL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
16 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Analysis of net assets between funds | (Continued) | ||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |
| funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| At 31 August 2024: | |||
| Tangible assets | 10,664 | 32,120 | 42,784 |
| Current assets/(liabilities) | 38,078 | - | 38,078 |
| 48,742 | 32,120 | 80,862 |
17 Related party transactions
Brynaman Cinema Cyf
Brynaman Cinema Cyf is a company limited by guarantee. It is a subsidiary of Brynaman Public Hall & Institute and is related by virtue of common management.
The organisation has entered into a covenant with Brynaman Cinema Cyf whereby all profits generated by the company are paid to the charity under gift aid. However losses were made in earlier years which have not yet been fully received. As a result there is no donation receivable included in the financial statements for 2025.
The company owed Brynaman Public Hall £35,808 (2024: £37,219) at 31 August 2025.
The company occupies the premises and uses equipment owned by Brynaman Public Hall. The company paid rent for the equipment of £7,200.
Brynaman Public Hall made payments totalling £502 on behalf of Brynaman Cinema Cyf.
The charity received loans totalling £7,000 from trustees in the period. These were still outstanding at 31 August 2025 and are due for repayment within 12 months of the accounts period.
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