HEULWEN TRUST
Providing boat trips for people with disabilities on the Montgomery Canal at Welshpool. Two boats are in operation and both are specially adapted with lifts/ramps/wheelchair access etc.
Objects
RELIEF OF PERSONS WHO ARE PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED BY,THE PROVISION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A NARROW BOAT ON THE MONTGOMERY CANAL FOR EDUCATION,RECREATIONAL OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE.THE ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPOING,OPERATING AND MAINTAINING THEREON PURPOSE BUILT ACCOMODATION FOR SUCH PERSONS TO ENJOY RESIDENTIAL HOLIDAYS WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £479,327, maintaining a reserve policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £3,828 for the year, supported by investment gains and festival income, with no material uncertainties regarding its going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Heulwen Trust that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 5
“During the year Educational Sales, a company which is controlled by one of the Directors/ Trustees provided the services of online sales and collection of monies on behalf of Heulwen Trust for which no charge was issued (2023: £24).” — page 23
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- John Gareth Thomas
- PETER FREDERICK CHARLES EDWARDS
- Rita Ann Ward
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £62k | £64k |
| 31/12/2023 | £67k | £76k |
| 31/12/2022 | £57k | £49k |
| 31/12/2021 | £15k | £22k |
| 31/12/2020 | £8k | £18k |
Common questions
Is HEULWEN TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £479,327, maintaining a reserve policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £3,828 for the year, supported by investment gains and festival income, with no material uncertainties regarding its going concern status. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.