BRYN GWALIA FUN CLUB
The object of the Bryn Gwalia Fun Club is to enhance the development, education and learning of children in the local community, which is for the public benefit and by encouraging parents to understand and provide for their needs through high quality childcare provision.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN WALES, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR NEEDS THROUGH HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE PROVISION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £5,126.84 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total expenditure of £63,708.18 against income of £58,581.34. Despite the deficit, the trustees note that surplus funds ensured the stability of the charity, leaving retained funds of £21,323.46. The charity's reserves policy is to hold sufficient resources to continue activities should income fall short.
What the accounts disclose
“BGFC's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the BGFC should income and fundraising activities fall short.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints 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
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Janiene Elizabeth Davies
- Lorraine June Dalton
- Mrs Maria Elizabeth Kennedy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £59k | £64k |
| 31/03/2024 | £67k | £77k |
| 31/03/2023 | £83k | £71k |
| 31/03/2022 | £47k | £57k |
| 31/03/2021 | £53k | £57k |
Common questions
Is BRYN GWALIA FUN CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £5,126.84 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total expenditure of £63,708.18 against income of £58,581.34. Despite the deficit, the trustees note that surplus funds ensured the stability of the charity, leaving retained funds of £21,323.46. The charity's reserves policy is to hold sufficient resources to continue activities should income fall short. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £185k |
| THE VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 1 | £154k |
Charities like this
- COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE AND GARDENS LTD
- BRYN COCH CLUB
- THE GLYNNE SCHOOL CLUB
- SHIRLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- FUN 4 KIDZ
- NORLAND FUN CLUB
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRYN GWALIA FUN CLUB | £59k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE AND GARDENS LTD | £37k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRYN COCH CLUB | £459k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE GLYNNE SCHOOL CLUB | £76k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHIRLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £200k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FUN 4 KIDZ | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |