| REGISTERED NUMBER: 03160233 (Wales) |
| Menter Mon Cyf |
| Group Strategic Report, |
| Report of the Directors and |
| Consolidated Financial Statements |
| for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 |
| REGISTERED NUMBER: 03160233 (Wales) |
| Menter Mon Cyf |
| Group Strategic Report, |
| Report of the Directors and |
| Consolidated Financial Statements |
| for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Contents of the Consolidated Financial Statements |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
| Page |
| Company Information | 1 |
| Group Strategic Report | 2 |
| Report of the Directors | 5 |
| Report of the Independent Auditors | 6 |
| Consolidated Income Statement | 9 |
| Consolidated Other Comprehensive Income | 10 |
| Consolidated Balance Sheet | 11 |
| Company Balance Sheet | 12 |
| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | 13 |
| Company Statement of Changes in Equity | 14 |
| Consolidated Cash Flow Statement | 15 |
| Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement | 16 |
| Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | 17 |
| Menter Mon Cyf |
| Company Information |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
| DIRECTORS: |
| SECRETARIES: |
| Ms S M Thomas |
| Ms M E Hughes |
| REGISTERED OFFICE: |
| REGISTERED NUMBER: |
| AUDITORS: |
| Statutory Auditors |
| Chartered Accountants |
| Irish Square |
| Upper Denbigh Road |
| St Asaph |
| Denbighshire |
| LL17 0RN |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Group Strategic Report |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
| The directors present their strategic report of the company and the group for the year ended 31 December 2024. |
| The group's principal activity is to promote and encourage growth in North Wales. |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Group Strategic Report |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
| REVIEW OF BUSINESS |
| Following the significant transition in 2023 as EU funding came to an end, 2024 marked a year of relative stability, with new projects and funding streams beginning to take shape. While uncertainty continues to affect many of our activities, we are developing a clearer understanding of the evolving funding and political landscape. |
| This year, we published a new vision for the company. Having been shaped for nearly three decades by EU programmes, the Board felt it was timely to revisit our aims and clearly articulate our purpose. This process led to the identification of three core areas of activity: Renewable Energy, Economy, and Community. Each now operates as a distinct project portfolio under the leadership of a dedicated Project Director. |
| Energy Portfolio |
| Lead: Andy Billcliff, CEO of Menter Môn Morlais |
| Morlais remains the flagship project within the energy portfolio and made significant progress in 2024. In September, Hydrowing secured an additional 10MW in the UK Government's AR6 renewable energy auction, bringing the total allocation for our developers to 38MW. This milestone provides revenue certainty for electricity generated under Morlais. |
| Efforts to upgrade grid capacity from 18MW to 240MW continued, with the 'Cydnerth' project receiving Outline Business Case approval from Ambition North Wales in July. Welsh Government also invested in Morlais via equity, acquiring a 13% stake-marking the first time it has taken ownership in a renewable energy project. |
| Other energy initiatives progressed steadily. The Holyhead Hydrogen Hub remains viable, with funding, planning, and a strategic partner (EDF) in place. However, we await UK Government policy changes on RTFO subsidies to unlock the green hydrogen market. |
| We also explored acquiring the fully consented Traffwll solar project. Supported by Welsh Government, we undertook due diligence and engaged with funders. Negotiations are ongoing, with resolution expected in 2025. |
| Community Portfolio |
| Lead: Elen Hughes |
| This diverse portfolio includes language, environment, community development, circular economy, and theatre. It faces the greatest funding challenges, with EU support partially replaced by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The annual allocation process introduces delays and uncertainty, though our strong relationships with local authorities have been vital. |
| Despite these challenges, the portfolio delivered impactful work. Shared Prosperity Funding supported Grymuso Gwynedd and Balchder Bro, empowering communities to develop enterprises and celebrate local identity. On Ynys Môn, this aligned with Menter Iaith activities, including Theatr Ieuenctid Môn. |
| Environmental work remains central. Menai Rivers expanded its conservation of Water Vole habitats, while the seven-year Cwlwm Seiriol project concluded successfully. We now face the challenge of maintaining nature reserves without dedicated project funding. |
| We continued delivering two Welsh Government ARFOR contracts-Cronfa Her and Llwyddo'n Lleol. The latter, led by Menter Môn, had significant impact and was positively evaluated. Although the contract ended in March 2025, new funding has been secured and options for continuation are being explored. |
| A new initiative, Cylchol, launched in 2024. This £2.5 million circular economy project, funded by Welsh Government, established 'Ffiws' repair and reuse spaces across Ynys Môn and Gwynedd. With funding secured until 2026, a Lottery application is underway. |
| Economy Portfolio |
| Lead: Bethan Fraser Williams |
| This portfolio remained stable, with notable developments in food-related activities. |
| Business Wales is the largest project by staff and financial value. Awarded in 2023, the six-year contract is subject to annual review after year two. 2024 was the first full delivery year, and we established strong working relationships with delivery partners M-SParc and Business in Focus. Despite economic challenges, we met targets and maintained positive engagement with Welsh Government. |
| The Enterprise Hub, previously a Welsh Government contract, is now supported by the Shared Prosperity Fund. Both Gwynedd and Ynys Môn councils value its local business support, and we've worked closely to tailor services to community needs. |
| Food sector activity grew significantly. Regionally, we deliver the Ynys Môn and Gwynedd Food Partnership, strengthening local networks and resilience. Nationally, we collaborate with Welsh Government to increase Welsh ingredients in public sector meals, especially in secondary schools. With growing interest in food quality and provenance, we expect continued growth in this area. |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Group Strategic Report |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
| Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - 2024 |
| Output | Target | Achieved | % Achieved |
| Voluntary Hours on Wildlife Conservation | 2,000 | 2,500 | 125% |
| Businesses Supported | 1,500 | 1,800 | 120% |
| Inward Investment Attracted | £5million | £5million | 100% |
| Young People Involved | 700 | 1,000 | 142% |
| Events and Activities Supported | 100 | 120 | 120% |
| Communities and Local Groups Supported | 100 | 130 | 130% |
| Corporate and Finance |
| Leads: Sioned Thomas and Geraint Owen |
| The Corporate and Finance teams continue to provide essential support across all portfolios. In 2024, the Corporate team expanded with the appointments of Ffion Griffiths (HR Manager) and Elliot Riley-Walsh (Facilities Officer), reflecting the company's scale-80 staff and multiple buildings. |
| Significant progress was made in strengthening policies and procedures to safeguard staff, customers, and the organisation. The Finance team maintained high standards, supporting diverse financial needs and enabling informed decision-making by senior management and the Board. |
| PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES |
| The principal risks and uncertainties are discussed within the 'Review of Business' section above. |
| PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE |
| The portfolio structure has empowered Project Directors and improved operational clarity. However, funding remains uneven, with the Community portfolio particularly reliant on short-term sources. |
| The transition from EU funding has introduced ongoing uncertainty. For two consecutive years, we initiated redundancy processes while awaiting funding confirmation. Despite discomfort, communication with staff and the Union has been transparent and constructive. Staff adaptability has been a strength, with seamless transitions between portfolios. |
| Long-term planning remains difficult due to short funding cycles and the unpredictable outcome of the 2026 Senedd election. Policy shifts are likely and will directly affect our activities. |
| GOALS FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS |
| * Diversify funding sources: Reduce reliance on the Shared Prosperity Fund, especially within the Community portfolio. |
| * Build on our strengths: Pursue projects that complement our energy work, such as community energy and supply chain development. |
| * Enhance operational efficiency: Continue improving internal policies and procedures to support delivery. |
| * Develop strategic alliances: Strengthen partnerships and engage with political parties ahead of the 2026 election. |
| * Strengthen our brand: Communicate our vision and ensure stakeholders understand our objectives. |
| LOOKING AHEAD: 30 YEARS OF MENTER MÔN |
| Next year marks our 30th anniversary-a moment to reflect on three decades of delivery across Ynys Môn, Gwynedd, and beyond. While much has changed, Menter Môn's impact on communities is tangible. This milestone offers a chance to celebrate our achievements and look forward to shaping a vibrant, ambitious, and distinctive future. |
| ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Report of the Directors |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
| The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company and the group for the year ended 31 December 2024. |
| DIVIDENDS |
| No dividends will be distributed for the year ended 31 December 2024. |
| DIRECTORS |
| The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from 1 January 2024 to the date of this report. |
| STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES |
| The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Report of the Directors and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. |
| Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and the group and of the surplus or deficit of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to: |
| - | select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; |
| - | make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; |
| - | prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. |
| The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's and the group's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and the group and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. |
| STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS |
| So far as the directors are aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined by Section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the group's auditors are unaware, and each director has taken all the steps that he or she ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself or herself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the group's auditors are aware of that information. |
| AUDITORS |
| The auditors, Salisbury & Company Business Solutions Limited, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. |
| ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
| Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of |
| Menter Mon Cyf |
| Opinion |
| We have audited the financial statements of Menter Mon Cyf (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the Consolidated Income Statement, Consolidated Other Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Company Balance Sheet, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Company Statement of Changes in Equity, Consolidated Cash Flow Statement and Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement, Notes to the Financial Statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). |
| In our opinion the financial statements: |
| - | give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and of the parent company affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of the group's deficit for the year then ended; |
| - | have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and |
| - | have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. |
| Basis for opinion |
| We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. |
| Conclusions relating to going concern |
| In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. |
| Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. |
| Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. |
| Other information |
| The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Group Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors, but does not include the financial statements and our Report of the Auditors thereon. |
| Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. |
| In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. |
| Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 |
| In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: |
| - | the information given in the Group Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and |
| - | the Group Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. |
| Matters on which we are required to report by exception |
| In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and the parent company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group Strategic Report or the Report of the Directors. |
| We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: |
| - | adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or |
| - | the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or |
| - | certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or |
| - | we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. |
| Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of |
| Menter Mon Cyf |
| Responsibilities of directors |
| As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors' Responsibilities set out on page five, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. |
| In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the group's and the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the group or the parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. |
| Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements |
| Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. |
| The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: |
| Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that material misstatement in the financial statements may not be detected, even though the audit is properly planned in accordance with ISA (UK). |
| We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to the Group and the industry in which it operates through our general commercial and sector experience and discussions with management. We determined that the following laws and regulations were most significant: The Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 the 'Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and relevant UK tax legislation. In addition, we concluded that there are certain laws and regulations that may have an effect on the determination of the amounts and disclosures within the financial statements such as Health and Safety laws and regulations. |
| We assessed the susceptibility of the Group's financial statements to material misstatement, including how fraud might occur. Audit procedures performed by the engagement team included: |
| - Discussions with management, including consideration of known or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations or fraud; |
| - Obtaining an understanding of the internal controls that management have in place to prevent and detect fraud; |
| - Challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in its significant accounting estimates; |
| - Reviewing the financial statement disclosures and assessing the appropriateness of the accounting policies used; |
| - Identifying and testing journal entries, in particular manual or unusual entries; |
| - Obtaining third party confirmations of all the companies banking arrangements; |
| - Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships; |
| - Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting. |
| The assessment of the appropriateness of the collective competence and capabilities of the engagement team included consideration of the engagements team's knowledge of the industry in which the client operates in and understanding of, and practical experience with, audit engagements of a similar nature and complexity through appropriate training and participation. |
| There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above. We are less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations that are not closely related to events and transactions reflected in the financial statements. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment. |
| Our audit procedures are designed to detect material misstatement. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance or fraud and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations. |
| A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Auditors. |
| Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of |
| Menter Mon Cyf |
| Use of our report |
| This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in a Report of the Auditors and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. |
| for and on behalf of |
| Statutory Auditors |
| Chartered Accountants |
| Irish Square |
| Upper Denbigh Road |
| St Asaph |
| Denbighshire |
| LL17 0RN |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Consolidated |
| Income Statement |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| Notes | £ | £ |
| TURNOVER | 10,749,403 | 10,427,741 |
| Cost of sales | (7,622,737 | ) | (8,708,409 | ) |
| GROSS SURPLUS | 3,126,666 | 1,719,332 |
| Administrative expenses | (2,294,574 | ) | (2,397,467 | ) |
| 832,092 | (678,135 | ) |
| Other operating income | 65,021 | 66,786 |
| OPERATING SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) | 5 | 897,113 | (611,349 | ) |
| Interest receivable and similar income | 3,272 | - |
| Other finance income | - | 87,000 |
| 900,385 | (524,349 | ) |
| Gain/loss on revaluation of assets | (1,621,810 | ) | 463,817 |
| (721,425 | ) | (60,532 | ) |
| Interest payable and similar expenses | 6 | (167,391 | ) | (14,166 | ) |
| Other finance costs | (311,000 | ) | - |
| DEFICIT BEFORE TAXATION | (1,199,816 | ) | (74,698 | ) |
| Tax on deficit | 7 | (121,093 | ) | (12,631 | ) |
| DEFICIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| Deficit attributable to: |
| Owners of the parent | (1,208,244 | ) | (87,329 | ) |
| Non-controlling interests | (112,665 | ) | - |
| (1,320,909 | ) | (87,329 | ) |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Consolidated |
| Other Comprehensive Income |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| Notes | £ | £ |
| DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR | (1,320,909 | ) | (87,329 | ) |
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | - | - |
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR |
(1,320,909 |
) |
(87,329 |
) |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: |
| Owners of the parent | (1,208,244 | ) | (87,329 | ) |
| Non-controlling interests | (112,665 | ) | - |
| (1,320,909 | ) | (87,329 | ) |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Consolidated Balance Sheet |
| 31 December 2024 |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| FIXED ASSETS |
| Intangible assets | 9 | 880,395 | 880,395 |
| Tangible assets | 10 | 30,331,733 | 31,573,101 |
| Investment property | 11 | 880,000 | 980,000 |
| 32,092,128 | 33,433,496 |
| CURRENT ASSETS |
| Debtors | 12 | 1,398,070 | 1,629,395 |
| Cash at bank | 6,766,136 | 1,532,240 |
| 8,164,206 | 3,161,635 |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due within one year | 13 | 2,282,652 | 2,517,189 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 5,881,554 | 644,446 |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
37,973,682 |
34,077,942 |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due after more than one year |
14 |
(30,032,380 |
) |
(33,190,404 |
) |
| PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | 17 | (63,672 | ) | - |
| NET ASSETS | 7,877,630 | 887,538 |
| RESERVES |
| Income and expenditure account | 18 | 7,990,157 | 887,538 |
| 7,990,157 | 887,538 |
| NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS | 19 | (112,527 | ) | - |
| TOTAL EQUITY | 7,877,630 | 887,538 |
| The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 19 September 2025 and were signed on its behalf by: |
| Mr O D Gruffydd - Director |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Company Balance Sheet |
| 31 December 2024 |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| FIXED ASSETS |
| Intangible assets | 9 |
| Tangible assets | 10 |
| Investment property | 11 |
| CURRENT ASSETS |
| Debtors | 12 |
| Cash at bank |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due within one year | 13 |
| NET CURRENT LIABILITIES | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due after more than one year |
14 |
( |
) |
( |
) |
| PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | 17 | ( |
) |
| NET ASSETS |
| RESERVES |
| Income and expenditure account |
| Company's profit/(loss) for the financial year | 2,252 | (110,315 | ) |
| The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
| Retained | Non-controlling | Total |
| earnings | Total | interests | equity |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Balance at 1 January 2023 | 1,090,867 | 1,090,867 | - | 1,090,867 |
| Changes in equity |
| Total comprehensive income | (203,329 | ) | (203,329 | ) | - | (203,329 | ) |
| Balance at 31 December 2023 | 887,538 | 887,538 | - | 887,538 |
| Changes in equity |
| Total comprehensive income | 7,102,619 | 7,102,619 | (112,665 | ) | 6,989,954 |
| 7,990,157 | 7,990,157 | (112,665 | ) | 7,877,492 |
| Non-controlling interest arising on business combination |
- |
- |
138 |
138 |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 | 7,990,157 | 7,990,157 | (112,527 | ) | 7,877,630 |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Company Statement of Changes in Equity |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
| Retained | Total |
| earnings | equity |
| £ | £ |
| Balance at 1 January 2023 |
| Changes in equity |
| Total comprehensive income | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| Balance at 31 December 2023 |
| Changes in equity |
| Total comprehensive income |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Consolidated Cash Flow Statement |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| Notes | £ | £ |
| Cash flows from operating activities |
| Cash generated from operations | 1 | (1,561,907 | ) | 9,852,886 |
| Interest paid | (167,391 | ) | (14,166 | ) |
| Tax paid | (32,259 | ) | (35,195 | ) |
| Net cash from operating activities | (1,761,557 | ) | 9,803,525 |
| Cash flows from investing activities |
| Purchase of tangible fixed assets | (416,798 | ) | (13,597,094 | ) |
| Sale of tangible fixed assets | - | 472,728 |
| Interest received | 3,272 | - |
| Net cash from investing activities | (413,526 | ) | (13,124,366 | ) |
| Cash flows from financing activities |
| Welsh Government investment i MMML | 8,000,000 | - |
| Net cash from financing activities | 8,000,000 | - |
| Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 5,824,917 | (3,320,841 | ) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
2 |
941,219 |
4,262,060 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 2 | 6,766,136 | 941,219 |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
| 1. | RECONCILIATION OF DEFICIT BEFORE TAXATION TO CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Deficit before taxation | (1,199,816 | ) | (74,698 | ) |
| Depreciation charges | 136,376 | 875,967 |
| Loss/(gain) on revaluation of fixed assets | 2,203,861 | (475,544 | ) |
| Increase/(Decrease) in deferred income | (2,340,954 | ) | 10,943,358 |
| Increase/(Decrease) in loans | (900,000 | ) | 900,000 |
| Finance costs | 478,391 | 14,166 |
| Finance income | (3,272 | ) | (87,000 | ) |
| (1,625,414 | ) | 12,096,249 |
| Decrease in trade and other debtors | 231,325 | 1,114,406 |
| Decrease in trade and other creditors | (167,818 | ) | (3,357,769 | ) |
| Cash generated from operations | (1,561,907 | ) | 9,852,886 |
| 2. | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
| The amounts disclosed on the Cash Flow Statement in respect of cash and cash equivalents are in respect of these Balance Sheet amounts: |
| Year ended 31 December 2024 |
| 31/12/24 | 1/1/24 |
| £ | £ |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 6,766,136 | 1,532,240 |
| Bank overdrafts | - | (591,021 | ) |
| 6,766,136 | 941,219 |
| Year ended 31 December 2023 |
| 31/12/23 | 1/1/23 |
| £ | £ |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,532,240 | 4,390,854 |
| Bank overdrafts | (591,021 | ) | (128,794 | ) |
| 941,219 | 4,262,060 |
| 3. | ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET (DEBT)/FUNDS |
| At 1/1/24 | Cash flow | At 31/12/24 |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Net cash |
| Cash at bank | 1,532,240 | 5,233,896 | 6,766,136 |
| Bank overdrafts | (591,021 | ) | 591,021 | - |
| 941,219 | 5,824,917 | 6,766,136 |
| Debt |
| Debts falling due within 1 year | (596,590 | ) | 586,767 | (9,823 | ) |
| Debts falling due after 1 year | (900,000 | ) | 900,000 | - |
| (1,496,590 | ) | 1,486,767 | (9,823 | ) |
| Total | (555,371 | ) | 7,311,684 | 6,756,313 |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
| 1. | STATUTORY INFORMATION |
| Menter Mon Cyf is a |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
| Basis of preparing the financial statements |
| Significant judgements and estimates |
| Preparation of the financial statements requires management to make significant judgements and estimates which in the case of these financial statements include: |
| (i) Depreciation and Deferred Grants - judgement regarding useful life of the assets |
| (ii) Pension Scheme - the measurement of obligations under defined pension scheme arrangements are subject to a number of highly sensitive assumptions. Also the division of the pension scheme position within the group is estimated based on activitiy and staff numbers. |
| (iii) Deferred Tax - judging the provision for deferred taxation based on assumptions on future events. |
| Turnover |
| Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. |
| Intangible assets |
| Intangible assets are initially measured at cost. After initial recognition, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. |
| Tangible fixed assets |
| Freehold property | - |
| Plant and machinery | - |
| Fixtures and fittings | - |
| Motor vehicles | - |
| Computer equipment | - |
| Investment property |
| Investment property is shown at most recent valuation. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from changes in fair value is recognised in surplus or deficit. |
| Taxation |
| Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. |
| Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted. |
| Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. |
| Deferred tax |
| Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date. |
| Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference. |
| Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
| Hire purchase and leasing commitments |
| Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to surplus or deficit on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. |
| Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits |
| The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the group's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate. |
| 3. | EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Wages and salaries | 958,787 | 799,737 |
| Social security costs | 32,154 | - |
| Other pension costs | 51,373 | 27,866 |
| 1,042,314 | 827,603 |
| The average number of employees during the year was as follows: |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| Average number of employees for the year |
| 4. | DIRECTORS' EMOLUMENTS |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Directors' remuneration | 278,810 | 308,283 |
| Information regarding the highest paid director is as follows: |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Emoluments etc | 110,960 | 102,327 |
| In addition to the Directors' Emoluments, a total of £4,946 (2023: £8,935) was paid in fees to non-executive directors of a group company. |
| 5. | OPERATING DEFICIT |
| The operating deficit is stated after charging: |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Hire of plant and machinery | - | 1,391 |
| Depreciation - owned assets | 136,356 | 874,815 |
| Auditors' remuneration | 7,500 | 11,800 |
| Auditors' remuneration | 6,000 | - |
| 6. | INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR EXPENSES |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Bank loan interest | - | 14,166 |
| Loan | 167,391 | - |
| 167,391 | 14,166 |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
| 7. | TAXATION |
| Analysis of the tax charge |
| The tax charge on the deficit for the year was as follows: |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Current tax: |
| UK corporation tax | 57,421 | 12,631 |
| Deferred tax | 63,672 | - |
| Tax on deficit | 121,093 | 12,631 |
| 8. | INDIVIDUAL INCOME STATEMENT |
| As permitted by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the Income Statement of the parent company is not presented as part of these financial statements. |
| 9. | INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
| Group |
| Development |
| costs |
| £ |
| COST |
| At 1 January 2024 |
| and 31 December 2024 | 880,395 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 December 2024 | 880,395 |
| At 31 December 2023 | 880,395 |
| In the Company balance sheet there are related grants of £41,211 (2023: £41,211) carried forward as Deferred Income. The net figure of £130,833 (2023: £130,833) represents Menter Mon Cyf's own contribution towards the development of the project. |
| In the consolidated balance sheet there are related grants of £749,562 (2023: £749,562) carried forward as Deferred Income. |
| The development costs will be amortised on a suitable basis once the Morlais plant is operational. |
| Company |
| Development |
| costs |
| £ |
| COST |
| At 1 January 2024 |
| and 31 December 2024 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 December 2024 |
| At 31 December 2023 |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
| 10. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
| Group |
| Fixtures |
| Freehold | Plant and | and |
| property | machinery | fittings |
| £ | £ | £ |
| COST |
| At 1 January 2024 | 33,217,976 | 207,693 | 4,908 |
| Additions | 71,859 | 344,939 | - |
| Disposals | - | - | (4,908 | ) |
| Impairments | (1,521,810 | ) | - | - |
| At 31 December 2024 | 31,768,025 | 552,632 | - |
| DEPRECIATION |
| At 1 January 2024 | 1,648,162 | 204,406 | 4,908 |
| Charge for year | 123,248 | 13,108 | - |
| Eliminated on disposal | - | - | (4,908 | ) |
| At 31 December 2024 | 1,771,410 | 217,514 | - |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 December 2024 | 29,996,615 | 335,118 | - |
| At 31 December 2023 | 31,569,814 | 3,287 | - |
| Motor | Computer |
| vehicles | equipment | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| COST |
| At 1 January 2024 | 45,444 | 38,907 | 33,514,928 |
| Additions | - | - | 416,798 |
| Disposals | (45,444 | ) | (38,907 | ) | (89,259 | ) |
| Impairments | - | - | (1,521,810 | ) |
| At 31 December 2024 | - | - | 32,320,657 |
| DEPRECIATION |
| At 1 January 2024 | 45,444 | 38,907 | 1,941,827 |
| Charge for year | - | - | 136,356 |
| Eliminated on disposal | (45,444 | ) | (38,907 | ) | (89,259 | ) |
| At 31 December 2024 | - | - | 1,988,924 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 December 2024 | - | - | 30,331,733 |
| At 31 December 2023 | - | - | 31,573,101 |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
| 10. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued |
| Company |
| Freehold | Plant and |
| property | machinery | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| COST |
| At 1 January 2024 |
| Additions |
| Impairments | (1,521,810 | ) | - | (1,521,810 | ) |
| At 31 December 2024 |
| DEPRECIATION |
| At 1 January 2024 |
| Charge for year |
| At 31 December 2024 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 December 2024 |
| At 31 December 2023 |
| 11. | INVESTMENT PROPERTY |
| Group |
| Total |
| £ |
| FAIR VALUE |
| At 1 January 2024 | 980,000 |
| Impairments | (100,000 | ) |
| At 31 December 2024 | 880,000 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 December 2024 | 880,000 |
| At 31 December 2023 | 980,000 |
| The fair value of Investment Property was assessed at 31 December 2024. |
| In the Directors' opinion, the open market value of Other Land and Buildings exceed the net book value less related deferred grants at the balance sheet date. |
| Company |
| Total |
| £ |
| FAIR VALUE |
| At 1 January 2024 |
| Impairments | (100,000 | ) |
| At 31 December 2024 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 December 2024 |
| At 31 December 2023 |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
| 12. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| Group | Company |
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Trade debtors | 300,045 | 1,247,330 |
| Amounts owed by group undertakings | - | - |
| VAT | - | 371,774 |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 1,094,749 | - |
| Prepayments | 3,276 | 10,291 |
| 1,398,070 | 1,629,395 |
| 13. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| Group | Company |
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 15) | - | 591,021 |
| Other loans (see note 15) | 9,823 | 596,590 |
| Trade creditors | 781,274 | 649,857 |
| Amounts owed to group undertakings | - | 6 |
| Tax | 124,186 | 99,024 |
| Social security and other taxes | 64,180 | 63,864 |
| VAT | 66,660 | - | - | - |
| Other creditors | 69,391 | 15,982 |
| Accruals and deferred income | 1,167,138 | 500,845 |
| 2,282,652 | 2,517,189 |
| 14. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR |
| Group | Company |
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Other loans (see note 15) | - | 900,000 |
| Accruals and deferred income | 41,211 | 2,299,235 |
| Deferred government grants | 29,991,169 | 29,991,169 |
| 30,032,380 | 33,190,404 |
| 15. | LOANS |
| An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: |
| Group | Company |
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Amounts falling due within one year or on | demand: |
| Bank overdrafts | - | 591,021 |
| Other loans | 9,823 | 596,590 |
| 9,823 | 1,187,611 |
| Amounts falling due between one and two | years: |
| Other loans - 1-2 years | - | 900,000 | - |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
| 16. | SECURED DEBTS |
| The bank overdrafts are secured by fixed and floating charges over the Company's/Group's assets. |
| There are also other charges against the Group's assets as follows: |
| i) Ynys Mon County Council hold charges against the following land and buildings owned by Menter Mon Cyf - Neuadd y Dref, Llangefni; Porth Amlwch; Princess Pier, Menai Bridge. These properties were transferred to Menter Mon from the Council in 2010 at discounted values and if/when they are sold by Menter Mon the Council retained the right to claim part of the sales proceeds based on the discounts given. In the Directors' opinion the open market value of these properties less any amounts payable to the Council on sale exceed their net book values less deferred grants at the balance sheet date. |
| ii) The Big Lottery Fund hold a charge against Neuadd y Dref, Llangefni, in relation to Menter mon Cyf's position as a grantee in respect of the grant funding of the development of the property. The grant can become repayable if the conditionsof the grant are breached within the grant period. |
| iii) The North Wales Corporate Joint Committee hold fixed and floating charges covering all the property and undertakings of the group companies Menter Mon Morlais Limited and Menter Mon Morlais Holdings Limited. |
| 17. | PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES |
| Group | Company |
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Deferred tax | 63,672 | - | 63,672 | - |
| Group |
| Deferred |
| tax |
| £ |
| Provided during year | 63,672 |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 | 63,672 |
| Company |
| Deferred |
| tax |
| £ |
| Provided during year |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 |
| 18. | RESERVES |
| Group |
| Income |
| and |
| expenditure |
| account |
| £ |
| At 1 January 2024 | 887,538 |
| Deficit for the year | (1,208,244 | ) |
| Non-controlling interest | 311,000 |
| Share Premium | 7,999,863 |
| At 31 December 2024 | 7,990,157 |
| Menter Mon Cyf (Registered number: 03160233) |
| Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued |
| for the year ended 31 December 2024 |
| 19. | NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS |
| The Welsh Government holds a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary of the group, Menter Mon Morlais Limited. |
| 20. | CONTINGENT LIABILITIES |
| As mentioned below, employees of Annog Cyf are included as employees of Menter Mon Cyf within the company's defined benefit pension scheme. As such, the company could be liable for 14% of any pension scheme deficit (£NIL at 31 December 2024 and 31 December 2023) if Annog Cyf was unable to meet this commitment. |
| 21. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
| The Directors of Menter Mon Cyf also comprise the Board of Directors of Annog Cyf, a trading company limited by guarantee complementing the work of Menter Mon Cyf in the commercial sector and contributing towards its financial performance and sustainability. As such its considered that Menter Mon Cyf has a dominant influence over Annog Cyf, and therefore Annog Cyf is deemed to be a subsidiary of Menter Mon Cyf. |
| Menter Mon also owns two subsidiary companies, Menter Mon Morlais Holdings Limited and Menter Mon Hydreogen Limited. |
| As at 31 December 2024 there was £564,563 owing from Menter Mon Cyf to Annog Cyf (2023: £511,316) and £100,495 owing from Menter Mon Cyf to Menter Mon Morlais Limited (2023: £74,652 owed from Menter Mon Morlais Limited to Menter Mon Cyf). There was also £817 owing from Menter Mon Morlais Limited to Annog Cyf (2023: £3,650). |
| 22. | DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION SCHEME |
| The company offers membership of a defined benefit pension scheme for the benefit of employees. The scheme's funds are administered by Gwynedd County Council and are independent of the company's finances. Contributions are paid to the scheme in accordance with the recommendations of the scheme's administrators. |
| The triennial actuarial valuation of the scheme was carried out on 31 March 2022, then updated at 31 December 2024 by an independent qualified actuary in accordance with FRS102. The valuation includes employees of Menter Mon's related undertaking, Annog Cyf, and the valuation's assets, liabilities, income and costs have been split Menter Mon Cyf 86%, Annog Cyf 14% in the financial statements. |
| The major assumptions used for the valuation were: |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| Pension Increase/Revaluation Rate (CPI) | 2.70% | 2.75% |
| Salary Increase Rate | 3.20% | 3.25% |
| Discount Rate | 5.55% | 4.55% |
| The fair value of the scheme assets and present value of the scheme liabilities at the balance sheet date were: |
| GROUP | COMPANY |
| 2024 (£'000 | ) | 2023 (£'000 | ) | 2024 (£'000 | ) | 2023 (£'000 | ) |
| Fair value of plan assets | 9,700 | 8,248 | 8,342 | 6,186 |
| Present value of funded obligations | (6,007 | ) | (6,906 | ) | (5,166 | ) | (5,180 | ) |
| Net Pension Asset/(Liability) | 3,693 | 1,342 | 3,176 | 1,007 |
| The pension scheme surplus of £3,693,000 (group) / £3,176,000 (company) is not shown as an asset in the balance sheet at 31 December 2024. |
| The pension scheme surplus of £1,342,000 (group) / £1,007,000 (company) was also not shown as an asset in the balance sheet at 31 December 2023. |
| 23. | LIMITED BY GUARANTEE |
| The company is a company limited by guarantee and is a Public Benefit Entity. |