Annual ReportHybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion (HCC) is the body responsible for the development, 1 April 2019 - 31 Marchpromotion 2020 and marketingwww.jamespantyfedwen.cymru of Welsh red meat. Trustees 2019-20

Miss Gwerfyl Pierce Jones (Chair of the Foundation and Chair of the Examining Committee) Professor Derec Llwyd Morgan (Chair of the Executive Committee) Professor Jane Aaron Mr Alun Charles The Rt Reverend John Davies, Archbishop of Wales Reverend Dr R Alun Evans Mrs Melda Grantham Dr Rhidian Griffiths Mr Geraint R Jones Mr Richard Morris Jones (until December 2019) Miss Siân Lloyd Jones Mr Wyn Penri Jones Mr David Gwynder Lewis Reverend Judith Morris Reverend Meirion Morris Reverend Dyfrig Rees Mr Ken Richards Mr Roy Frederick Sharp Mr Gethin Thomas (from January 2020) Dr Eryn White

Executive Secretary Gwenan Creunant Administrative Assistant Nel Williams Bankers HSBC plc Auditors Francis Gray (Aberystwyth) Investment Managers Cwmni Tilney (Liverpool)

Office address Pantyfedwen, 9 Market Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 1DL Tel (01970) 612806 E–mail [email protected] Website www.jamespantyfedwen.cymru

1 History Investments The James Pantyfedwen Foundation began its operations on 1 April The Trustees seek to secure a balance between income and enhancing 1998 being the successor to two former Foundations – the Catherine the capital from the investments within a diversified portfolio. The and Lady Grace James Foundation (established in 1957) and the John level of risk remains at a medium/high level, consistent with an and Rhys Thomas James Foundation (established in 1967). Both these asset distribution heavily loaded in equities. During 2019-20, the Foundations had been set up by the late Sir D J James in memory of his Foundation decided to review the work of the Investment Managers parents, his wife and his brother, and his aim was to create a permanent and five companies were invited to tender for the contract. Further endowment to benefit the people of Wales. All the purposes of the to the interviews and detailed discussions, the Trustees decided original two Foundations have been safeguarded within the provisions unanimously to continue the relationship with Tilney for another five of the James Pantyfedwen Foundation. Since 2015, the Foundation years, subject to satisfactory annual performance. Pantyfedwen has interpreted its aims to include support for three specific groups continues under the discretionary model of management agreed in of beneficiaries, being students undertaking postgraduate study, July 2016, which gives the Investment Managers full responsibility for individual chapels and churches for the improvement and repair of the any investment decisions, made in accordance with the Investment fabric, with priority given to improvements linked to local mission and Policy Statement. outreach projects, and national and local Eisteddfodau. During 2019-20, the Foundation’s portfolio saw a steady increase in Trustees value during the first nine months of the financial year, but the first The work of the Foundation is undertaken by nineteen Trustees. Six quarter of 2020 was dominated by the Covid-19 pandemic. By 31 March of these are ex-officio Trustees, representing various denominations 2020 therefore, the Foundation’s portfolio was valued at £13,841,729 in Wales (the , the Presbyterian Church of Wales, (compared with the figure of £16,037,973 twelve months previously). the Union of Welsh Independents, the Baptist Union of Wales and the Unitarians in Wales), and the National of Wales. There are The income secured from investments during 2019-20 continued to also thirteen Ordinary Trustees. be well over the target and the Foundation saw an income of £617,263 from investments. With the effect of the Covid-19 on markets During 2019-20, there was one change amongst the ex-officio throughout the world however, the next twelve months will prove Trustees. Richard Morris Jones, in his role as Chair of the National difficult with a very negative effect on the income on dividends during Eisteddfod of Wales’ Council, had served as an ex-officio Trustee for 2020-21. three years until the end of December 2019, and he was thanked for his valuable contributions to the Examining Committee during that Reserves period. He has been replaced by Gethin Thomas, who attended his first Trustees have determined that they will retain as reserves a sum meeting in March 2020. which is not less than the equivalent of one year’s full income.

Finance Risk Register The total incoming resources of the Foundation during 2019-20 were In line with the requirements set by the Charity Commission, the £709,057. Direct charitable expenditure amounted to £577,827. The Trustees have compiled a register of potential risks to which the fund management charges amounted to £68,669, with governance charity is exposed, and systems have been established to mitigate costs being £4,673. these risks. The risk register is now reviewed on a regular basis and was last reviewed in November 2019. During 2019-20, there have been developments within the Pantyfedwen building. Two new boilers have been installed, with new pipes and radiators on the top floor of the building, providing a better and more sustainable source of heat. The Board Room is being totally refurbished, with the aim of completing the project by September 2020. Further to the previous refurbishment of the Committee Room, a variety of groups and committees have been using the facility, and once the Board Room is again available for use, the aim is to publicise and market the available facilities at Pantyfedwen for meetings and conferences and subsequently secure further income.

2 Awards Grants authorised during the year amounted to £467,307. Grants paid in the year came to £470,049. The total amount paid was distributed as follows:

Religious Buildings £72,000.00 Morlan-Pantyfedwen Lecture £221.00 Educational Purposes (Students) £308,555.00 Urdd Gobaith Cymru £20,000.00 Eisteddfodau £69,273.00 £470,049.00

A list of grants paid to churches and Eisteddfodau are shown in the appendices to this Annual Report, alongside a selection of reports and photographs received from recent beneficiaries. Under educational purposes grants were paid to 57 postgraduate students to support their Masters’ and PhD tuition fees, and again, a selection of student reports is included in this report.

List of grants paid to churches in 2019/20

Church in Wales St John's Church, Birchgrove 1,500.00 St John's Church, Nelson 4,000.00 St David's Church, Tonyrefail 4,000.00 St Cybi's Church, Holyhead 5,000.00 St Elvan's Church, Aberdare 12,000.00 St Mary's Church, Fishguard 10,000.00 £36,500.00

Baptist Adulam Baptist Church, Felinfoel 2,000.00 Cwmifor Chapel, Llandeilo 500.00 Aenon Baptist Church, Morriston 8,000.00 Bethlehem Baptist Church, Spittal 1,500.00 £12,000.00

Welsh Congregational Caersalem Chapel, Pontyberem 1,000.00 Saron Chapel, Creunant 1,000.00 Salem Chapel, Caernarfon 2,000.00 Nanternis Chapel 1,000.00 £5000.00

Methodist Wesley Methodist Church, 1,500.00 £1,500.00

Unitarian Highland Place Unitarian Church, Aberdare 4,000.00 £4,000.00

Other Churches Bethel Apostolic Church, Carmarthen 10,000.00 New Life Church, Cardigan 3,000.00 £13,000.00

3 List of grants paid to Eisteddfodau in 2019/20

Abergorlech (Capel Newydd) £275.00 Llandyfaelog £231.00 Abergynolwyn £374.00 Llandyrnog £269.00 Aberystwyth (Calan Mai) £390.00 Llanegryn £358.00 Aelhaearn £121.00 Llanfachreth £490.00 Bancffosfelen a Crwbin £157.00 Llangadog a'r Cylch £500.00 Bethel, Caernarfon £229.00 Llangollen International Eisteddfod £10,000.00 Bethel, Melin y Coed £216.00 Llanllyfni £354.00 Betws yn Rhos (Calan Mai) £136.00 Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant £346.00 Bodffordd, Llangefni £500.00 Llanuwchllyn £439.00 Bontnewydd £154.00 Llawrplwy a Phenstryd £436.00 Bro Aled, Llansannan £500.00 Maenclochog £190.00 Capel Cenarth £210.00 Marianglas £296.00 Capel Uchaf/Upper Chapel, Brecon £500.00 Môn £1,518.00 Castell Newydd Emlyn £380.00 National Eisteddfod of Wales, Conwy £18,000.00 Chwilog, Pwllheli £500.00 Pumsaint £307.00 Ciliau Aeron £173.00 Pwllglas £250.00 Crymych £422.00 Rhydlewis £146.00 Cwmystwyth £500.00 Stesion, Trawsfynydd £224.00 Deiniolen a'r Cylch £275.00 Swyddffynnon (2019) £322.00 Dihewyd £208.00 Swyddffynnon (2020) £315.00 Dyffryn Ceiriog (2019) £122.00 Talaith a Chadair Powys £1,278.00 Dyffryn Ceiriog (2020) £130.00 Talgarreg (2019) £261.00 Dyffryn Elwy £218.00 Talgarreg (2020) £333.00 Eisteddfod Goffa John James, Cardigan £10,000.00 Talwrn £489.00 Eisteddfod Rhys Thomas James Lampeter £10,000.00 Trallong, Sennybridge £500.00 Eisteddfod y Cymoedd £500.00 Trefeglwys £299.00 Felinfach £249.00 Tregaron £473.00 Foel, Llangadfan £184.00 Treuddyn £191.00 Garndolbenmaen a'r Cylch £235.00 Tymbl £399.00 Groeslon, Caernarfon £260.00 Uwchmynydd, Aberdaron £500.00 Kerry, Newtown £158.00 Y Fenni £472.00 Llanarth £79.00 Yr Hen Gapel, Llanbrynmair £325.00 Llandegfan £407.00 £69,273.00

Urdd Gobaith Cymru

2019 National Eisteddfod £3,000 2019 Regional and Local Eisteddfodau £10,200 2020 Regional and Local Eisteddfodau £6,800 £20,000

4 Grants for STUDENTS

The student grant applications increase in number every year, and during 2019-20, the James Pantyfedwen Foundation supported 57 postgraduate students, those being either Masters or PhD students in various universities in Wales and beyond. Below, some of those student beneficiaries share their experiences of their postgraduate courses and the difference the Pantyfedwen grants have made to their student lives. Please visit the Pantyfedwen website to read many more of these stories: www.jamespantyfedwen.cymru.

Dewi Sion Alter I was so grateful to receive a grant from the James Pantyfedwen Foundation to help with my MA Welsh and Celtic Studies at University. During the course, I developed academically to ask more questions, to understand texts anew and use various means of studying. I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to specialise in a field of my choice, the early modern period, a period which has generally been overlooked. I am now starting my PhD studies at Cardiff University having received a full grant by the South West and Wales Doctorate Training Programme under the sponsorship of the AHRC. I’m looking forward to be part of the programme and to share information about Wales with a new audience further afield. My PhD will concentrate on the first history books in Welsh: Ffydd Ddiffuant (1677) written by Charles Edwards, Drych y Prif Oesoedd (1716 and 1740) by Theophilus Evans and Drych yr Amseroedd (1820) written by Robert Jones Rhoslan. I will study these texts and try to assess whether they express or create a national memory for the during their times.

Gwenllian Llwyd I’m very grateful to the James Pantyfedwen Foundation for their scholarship to support my studies in Fine Art at the Cardiff Metropolitan University. During this time, I decided to work on a project with women who had been imprisoned for their part in the Society campaigns during the 1970s and 1980s, and produced an art exhibition based on this project. This course inspired a radio programme on BBC Radio Cymru entitled ‘Carchar dros yr Iaith’ (‘Imprisoned for the Language’). As I did not have the financial worry of fees, I was able to spend more on the final exhibition, renting an old television, building appropriate plinths and printing a manifesto programme. I was also given the wonderful opportunity of representing the University and the Arts Council of Wales at the Venice Biennale supervising the work of Sean Edwards. Within a month of graduating with Distinction, my work was seen in three different exhibitions and I also won the main prize in AGORED19 in Galeri Caernarfon. I’m confident the MFA degree will open many other doors in future. I would like to thank the James Pantyfedwen Foundation once again for the generous scholarship.

Harri Morgan-Williams Through studying an MA in Music at the University of York, I developed the ability to evaluate complex ideas, to communicate my knowledge and to carry out independent research through individual presentations and assignments. Alongside studying, I also had a part-time job as a Concert Box Office Assistant at the University of York. This role helped to develop my customer-service, press and publicity, marketing and accounting skills. In terms of my future career plans, I would like to pursue a career in arts management. I was recently promoted to Concerts Assistant at the University of York. This role should equip me with the necessary skills to apply for management positions at other arts and cultural organisations in the future. I am very grateful for the generous support that I received from the James Pantyfedwen Foundation.

Clare Davies I began my PhD research in the autumn of 2014 at Swansea University, where I had also completed a BA in English Literature and a MA in Modern Welsh Writing in English. My thesis explored ideas of tragedy and ethnicity in the work of T. S. Eliot, Raymond Williams, and Cornel West. My time as a PhD student was a challenging but ultimately fulfilling one; not only was I able to undertake research in a topic I cared deeply about, I also had wonderful opportunities to attend conferences such as the one at Harvard University in 2016 and meet fantastic people. I am currently working on a proposal to turn my thesis into an academic monograph. During my third year of the PhD, I moved from Port Talbot to Aberystwyth to work at the Welsh Books Council as the English Grants Officer I was fortunate enough to receive support from the James Pantyfedwen Foundation to pay for my tuition fees while I was a PhD student; without this kind assistance, I would not have been able to undertake the doctoral research I had long hoped to do, and I am therefore immensely grateful to the Foundation for their support.

5 Timothy Johnson A grant from the James Pantyfedwen Foundation funded my studies at the University of Bristol, on their Masters course ‘Composition of Music for Film and Television’. Whilst there I studied a broad range of industry-focused topics – media music aesthetics, recording and production skills, audio-restoration, and the academic narratological analysis of film. I also studied contemporary classical composition, with Professor John Pickard, and I have had my music performed several times by a professional ensemble. I gained hands-on experience working on the music for a range of student, amateur, and professional film makers, scoring a wide variety of styles including animation, documentary, short drama, and a computer game. I also took the opportunity to develop my interest in traditional music, culminating in producing my first EP with the folk trio I started. Throughout the year, I also performed with several other ensembles; the University’s baroque orchestra and a student-led local church choir. I have already been commissioned for several projects through contacts I made over the course of this year. This includes my first feature film – a feature documentary, produced in Wales, on the life of 17th-Century theologian Matthew Henry. I am extremely grateful to the Foundation for facilitating this opportunity for me to pursue postgraduate study, and to develop my professional skills.

Abigail Thomas I have just finished studying for an MSc in Environmental Economics and Climate Change at the London School of Economics, made possible by a grant from the James Pantyfedwen Foundation. The course has provided me with an advanced understanding of a number of aspects of environmental economics and the issue of climate change, such as policy analysis, environmental appraisal, development and climate science. For my dissertation, I chose to explore the topic of agri-environmental schemes, which was of particular relevance to me, having grown up on a farm in South Wales. I made the most of my background by speaking to many local farmers for my research. I worked closely with the world-class researchers I was taught by, had the chance to meet other future environmental economists, and enjoyed the numerous talks and events put on at the LSE, by top economists such as Ha-Joon Chang and Kate Raworth. Finally, living in London was a great experience, with countless things to do and places to explore. None of this would have been available to me without the grant from the James Pantyfedwen foundation. Later this year I will start as an assistant economist with DEFRA, and hope in a few years to move to the . I truly believe Wales is one of the best places to pursue such a career, having positioned itself as a green pioneer and being ahead of the curve on numerous environmental issues such as recycling and the plastic bag charge. I hope to be a part of maintaining this reputation. Ultimately, the James Pantyfedwen grant has given me the chance to do all of this.

Hope Dowsett I was lucky enough to receive a grant from the James Pantyfedwen Foundation to support tuition costs whilst studying for an MA in Arts Management at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. I’m delighted to report that I received a Distinction overall, and have also been awarded a Cardiff Business Club Prize for being the highest achieving and most promising all-round student in my cohort. During the year-long course, I learnt a range of business management skills relating to the Arts sector, including Fundraising, Finance, Marketing and Leadership. I also undertook a work placement with inclusive theatre specialists, Hijinx, and now work on a freelance basis for the company as their Arts Administrator. Without undertaking the course, it would have been unlikely that I would have been offered this fantastic opportunity. The MA has prepared me well for my future career, and I can’t wait to see what comes next. I have developed in confidence and maturity, and feel enthused and positive about the future, regardless of the social or political landscape. I’d like to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thankyou to everyone at the James Pantyfedwen Foundation for providing me with such a generous grant. Your support meant a great deal to me, and will continue to serve me well into the future. Diolch o galon!

Eifion Sven-Meyer My 12-month Masters course at The Glasgow School of Art has been a very fruitful year for me creatively and academically. The culturally thriving city has exposed me to new perspectives on art and has imbued a freshness in my work. The school has helped to refine my sensibilities in creating art that has a more concise and refined conceptual underpinning. My peers were a great source of inspiration as wellas getting involved with artist run spaces inside the city outside of the school. The award granted to me from Pantyfedwen empowered me to fully focus on the program and not have to work a job alongside, which I’m sure would have affected the outcome of my grade, which was a Distinction.

The course had several electives I could choose from that meant I could experiment in some new areas I have not worked in before, one of them being a creative form of computer programming. Some of my final work included designs I drew then laser engraved into wood with painting on top that proved to be popular with my tutors, peers and the public. I have certainly benefited from being able to make contacts with art organisations within the city and with my good grade it will help me to progress in applying for a PhD. I am going to spend the next few months working out where I would like to study and putting together my proposal.

6 Grants for CHURCHES

The James Pantyfedwen Foundation regularly supports chapels and churches from all parts of Wales by offering grants to renovate and develop their buildings. Priority is given to building improvements, especially where the building work is related to the life and mission of the church, where there are plans to develop the relationship between the church and the community and where there is evidence of sharing church buildings or the coming together of a number of traditions to create a new and united congregation. These priorities are of course in accordance with the vision of Sir David James, the founder and benefactor of Pantyfedwen. Once the grant has been awarded and the project completed, all Pantyfedwen church beneficiaries are asked to submit a report, and many of these reports and photographs can be seen on the beneficiaries section of the website:www.jamespantyfedwen.cymru . The variety of projects supported within all denominations can be seen there, and we hope that support from Pantyfedwen does advance the mission of the church within the communities of Wales. The map below locates the churches which have received a grant during these last few years, and where the project has been completed and a report and photos sent to us at Pantyfedwen. On the website itself it is possible to click on each location and read about the project and the difference it has made to the church itself. Map depicting the location of church beneficiaries over these last few years

St Tybie Church, Llandybie St Tybie Church in Llandybie received a grant from the James Pantyfedwen Foundation, along with many other Trusts and organisations, to remove some of the pews from the front of the church and install some basic kitchen facilities. This work has created extra flexible space at the front of the church which makes better use of the building and has enhanced social aspects of worship. The project has also created more user friendly surroundings for disabled persons, will enable wider community use of the building, with improved facilities for family occasions such as weddings and baptisms.

St David’s Uniting Church, Pontypridd St David’s Uniting Church at Pontypridd is an active vibrant worshipping community, which has brought together churches belonging to the United Reformed Church, the Baptist Union and the Presbyterian Church of Wales. It’s mission objective is to “build the Kingdom of God in the community, while developing and servicing the community itself”. They applied for a Pantyfedwen grant to help with the costs of erecting a barrier on the front row of the balcony, in time for their ‘God Bless the NHS’ special initiative. According to the report, “the new safety rail ensures the safe use of the whole of the balcony enabling the church to fully accommodate the groups who currently use it. It also means we are able to welcome higher numbers of people to our activities, such as the parents of young children when we welcome the local primary schools with whom we work closely on Peace and Justice projects. We are very grateful to the James Pantyfedwen Foundation for their support.”

7 Caersalem, Pontyberem The members and deacons of Caersalem Church in Pontyberem would like to thank Pantyfedwen for their contribution towards the work done on the building. The dampness in the church needed to be addressed, and scaffolding was erected to plaster the front wall of the chapel and parts of the ceiling and border; this took many months of detailed work to maintain the building’s character and image. Once the plastering had dried, the interior of the chapel, including the lobby and parts of the ceiling, was painted, bringing a new fresh feel to the building. A new carpet was bought for the stairs to the gallery, the lobby, the elders’ seat and pulpit, fitting well with the main chapel’s carpet. Blinds were then bought for the large window on the front of the chapel, so that new technical equipment could be used by the church and the wider community. Two large screens and an iPad were installed in the chapel itself, and a new large screen on wheels was bought for use in the vestry. These resources are used regularly on a Sunday in the chapel, by the Sunday School in the vestry, and by other community groups who use the building from time to time.

Bethel Apostolic Church, Carmarthen Bethel Apostolic Church in Carmarthen submitted an application for support to purchase a new building called Hill House, which had previously bee used by the Welsh Government for office space. The project included reconfiguring the internal spaces to provide one large meeting space upstairs with appropriate lighting and full AV and sound management system, and installing accessible toilet and kitchen facilities and several meeting rooms downstairs, to accommodate the groups within the church and to facilitate as many community groups as possible.

“We are delighted to say we are now in our new building, and would like to say thank you to Pantyfedwen for the grant as it has gone a long way towards our renovations.”

St Theodore’s Church, Kenfig Hill St Theodore’s Church has seen extensive building work done to create a flexible space within the church and they are grateful to theJames Pantyfedwen Foundation and others for their generous grants and contributions. The work has included the installation of a gas supply for the underfloor heating system, a new stone tile floor, a new lighting system, hearing loop, sound system, a commercial kitchen and storage area, as well as re-decorating throughout. Since opening in September 2019 as St Theodore’s Church and Wellbeing Centre, a variety of events and activities has been undertaken, including a dinner dance in aid of cancer charities, exercise Classes, recreation and social activities, training workshops, and community services, such as Mindfulness for children and counselling sessions. The Church and Wellbeing Centre continue to explore ways in which they centre can support other community needs.

Adulam Chapel, Felinfoel The members of Adulam Chapel Felinfoel were keen to demolish the walls of their existing toilets, which were not acceptable for Public Health Standards, and rebuild and install two new toilets, one of these with access for the disabled with a baby changing area.

The work has now been completed to a high standard, and the church and its disabled facilities will allow the church to develop, integrate and engage much more with the community. The church has become a community asset for the Felinfoel district, and its members are hoping to reach out and attract people of all ages to return and worship in Adulam.

8 Grants for EISTEDDFODAU?

The James Pantyfedwen Foundation supports many Eisteddfodau in all parts of Wales every year. The main beneficiaries under this heading are the National Eisteddfod of Wales, the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, the James Pantyfedwen Eisteddfodau in Pontrhydfendigaid, Cardigan and Lampeter, and the Urdd Eisteddfodau on regional and national level. In addition, the Foundation supports approximately 65 smaller local Eisteddfodau each year by providing grants of up to £500 each. The grant is usually calculated as 30% of the previous year’s cash prizes and it’s good to be able to report that one or two new Eisteddfodau do submit an application each year.

As with the church beneficiaries, we have placed a map on our website locating each grant- receiving Eisteddfod, and again, by clicking on each location, visitors can see a few photographs from those events.

Map depicting the location of Eisteddfod beneficiaries over the last 3 years

Eisteddfod y Ffôr Eisteddfod Rhys Thomas James, Lampter

Eisteddfod Llanuwchllyn Eisteddfod Treuddyn

Eisteddfod Maenclochog Eisteddfod Capel Uchaf, Brecon

Eisteddfod Calan Mai Llangollen International Aberystwyth Eisteddfod

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