2025-04-05-accounts - Exousia Trust

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EXOUSIA TRUST

The year April 2024 – March 2025

Charitable objectives are for the purposes of:

(1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION EITHER IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR OVERSEAS.

(2) THE ADVANCEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF RELIGIOUS OR OTHER EDUCATION.

(3) THE RELIEF OF THE AGED POOR SICK OR DISABLED

Our activity for this year continued to fulfil these objectives and are outlined below.

An Overview of our Activity at Our Venue Zac’s Place

Activity at our central Swansea headquarters in George Street remains a core point of delivery of our activity and service within the community.

Changes

The original vision was that Zac’s Place would be a mix of Christian discipleship, the arts, and service to the poor. That vision hasn’t changed but where it was seamless and cohesive before, we felt there was the potential risk of these primary activities becoming disconnected. Much of this disjointedness we felt could be traced back to lockdown and the changes that were implemented then.

In October 2024, on a retreat day, it was agreed that we would re-focus, away from being a lunch provider for anyone in need, (which became the focus during the Covid lockdowns and subsequent period), whether they be referred to us or not, back to those

at the heart of our mission originally: the homeless and most vulnerable. To accommodate people fully back inside the venue, rather than just provide takeaway But before we could open our doors properly again the building needed attention.

Building work

The kitchen, toilets and lounge, whilst needing refurbishment and repairs, were all in use, as were the upstairs office and storage spaces. The hall remained unsuitable for use at this time.

During September – October 2024 roof repairs to the main hall and guttering were undertaken. In November 2024 a new electricity supply meter was installed.

Around that time it also became necessary to repair the external fascia of the building after a council refuse lorry severely damaged it.

At the end of March 2025 work began on transforming the corridor, kitchen, and toilets area to bring them up to standard.

Zac’s Place: Work with homeless and vulnerable

Food provision

Our part-time kitchen manager, Claire Thomas, continued to provide excellent meals and run the kitchen efficiently. During this period we obtained a four star rating from the local authority for our practices and facility.

Over the 12 month period we served 8458 hot meals (take away) to those who were either homeless, in housing crisis, and/or in food poverty.

From April 2024 until April 2025 we served hot lunches to up to one hundred people each day on Thursdays and Fridays – 104 days in all. The lunch bags comprised a piece of fruit, cake, a hot and/or cold drink, as well as a hot meal of choice. Each day we offered at least two options plus a vegetarian/vegan choice. The meals prepared in our tiny kitchen were very well received and we were frequently told we provided the best food in Swansea.

These meals were served via the hatch, even after lockdown ended, the lounge space being taken up with the

provisions. And as always we also provided clothes when requested, and the people of Swansea continued to be generous in their responses to our adverts asking for items.

We were able to provide this service thanks to our small but loyal group of volunteers, many of whom have been involved since the first provision at the start of lockdown. Over the period of this report, in the course of 104 days, 8458 meals were produced and given out.

Members of the Wallich Rough Sleepers Intervention Team (RSIT) continued to be on hand every morning to provide help and advice to our guests while serving a light breakfast. Over a 90 day period, January to March 2025, 819 guests/service users attended.

Clothes provision

We have continued to benefit from donations of money and items and support from individual donors, several local churches, community groups, and companies.

When clothes items were not suitable for our guests we either recycled them or passed them on to charity shops.

Support

As well as staff from the Wallich we also have visits from the sexual health nurse, the ‘at risk’ nurse, and the infectious disease nurse, who are all available to give advice or practical help to our guests.

We continue to work with Crisis, and individuals also go into prison and hospital visit sick members of our Zac’s Place community.

Zac’s Place: A Church Community

The tag-line of Zac’s Place is ‘Church for Ragamuffins’, from Brennan Manning’s book, Ragamuffin Gospel . Over the years the format of our church life has varied very little.

We meet, our tribal gathering, for bible study every Tuesday evening, when we look in depth at books of the bible. Everyone, of faith or not, is welcome to attend, to read aloud, even if it’s hesitant or stuttering, to comment, to question, and to pray. Some of the most honest and beautiful prayers come unexpectedly following an hour of animated discussion.

At least once a month we share communion, either in the form of bread and juice, or sometimes soup and cake. All are welcome to share this time with us. We have a very faithful band of regulars, some of whom have been with us since the very early days.

As a result of Sean Stillman’s Masters research dissertation, time is being spent exploring the avenue of Zac’s Place developing as a specific Religious Order as part of its identity and function, in an attempt to ensure both service to the poor and Christian discipleship remain strongly connected.

Zac’s Place: The arts

The Beatitudes artwork commission is currently in storage due to the unavailability of the hall space, but remains available to be placed in other venues who wish to display it.

Musicians, Sammy & Kylie Horner have continued to appear and put on a show for us in the lounge annually.

Rough Edges Charity Shop

Rough Edges has continued to open on a reduced scale due to limited numbers of volunteers and no manager in place during this period.

Despite this, it has still managed to generate some small profit and funds to support the wider work of the trust. It still also has a positive impact on the local community.

The ongoing viability of Rough Edges will be reviewed in the next financial year.

Exousia Trust Staff (All Part Time)

Sean Stillman, Minister

Stuart Hardy, Facilities Manager & Chaplain

Claire Thomas, Kitchen Manager

Trustees

James Stewart (Chair), Stephen Gorman (Treasurer), Abby Hanson, and Elizabeth Hinds continued in their roles.

Volunteers

We are hugely grateful for our small but loyal team of volunteers who, with their hard work, have enabled us to continue the work we do in the community.

At our Zac’s Place venue for the provision of food, staff were supported by a team of 18 regular volunteers.

At our Zac’s Place Tribal Gatherings (Bible study, prayer and act of Christian worship) we rely on 3 regular volunteers supporting staff.

At Rough Edges our volunteer numbers fell from 3 to 2.

Minister Sean Stillman

Sean continues to be active in ministry, although now in a reduced capacity due to the progression of Parkinson’s disease. In practice this has seen a reduction in pastoral responsibilities and working hours to accommodate this.
He is concentrating on writing, broadcasting, teaching, and leadership responsibilities in ministry at Zac’s Place and among motorcyclists through God’s Squad CMC.

Specific highlights during this year included;

Ongoing regular bible teaching at Zac’s Place, in partnership with several others, has been maintained as core activity.
Ongoing partnership in producing religious broadcast programming for BBC Radio Wales with regular contributions for ‘Thought for the Week/Wednesday Word’, ‘Celebration’ and a documentary for ‘All Things Considered’. A particular highlight was his programme ‘Parkinson’s & Me’ for BBC Radio Wales was subsequently nominated as a finalist in the The Sandford St. Martin broadcasting awards.
The Trust continues to support Sean in his International leadership role with God’s Squad and supported his travel to encourage these mission communities, in the UK and overseas. In addition, the continuing 75 part video teaching series on Mark’s Gospel, for GSCMC, (but also available to the public), collaborating with four other Practical Theologians has been significant.

Facilities Manager Stuart Hardy

Building/venue management

Stu was responsible for overseeing and managing the venue, the emergency food provision service, the volunteers and one staff member.

This involved waste collections, venue cleaning, set up and set down for emergency food provision and for tribal gathering, shopping for food and equipment related to the emergency food provision, utilities meter reading, general maintenance, banking for Zac’s Place and Rough Edges and ongoing sorting and clearance of the main hall and former office space. He also oversaw and/or carrie out annual service contracts for boiler maintenance, fire equipment maintenance and portable appliance testing.

Training

In April 2024 Stu began at Waverley Abbey College studying for the Certificate of Contemporary Chaplaincy. This involved a weekly online lecture (term-times only), the completion of 6 modules, and 150 hours placement with Exousia Trust.

Pastoral

Stu began joining the Wallich Rough Sleepers Intervention Team on their morning runs once a week, 7-8am, checking in on rough sleepers throughout the city. He paid regular home visits to people related to the community associated with Zac’s Place.

In May 2024, Stu was the celebrant for a funeral of a person related to the community associated with Zac’s Place. He also attended funerals in July, October and November of community members associated with Zac’s Place as well as hospital (ICU) visits for a person related to the community associated with Zac’s Place.

He is one of the group teaching/leading at Zac’s Place - A Church for Ragamuffins, Tribal Gathering.

Partnerships

We are grateful for all those who work beside us or enable us.

Alongside The Wallich, other partners included Matt’s Cafe, St. Mary’s Church and City Church who shared responsibility for daily food provision in the city.

The City and County of Swansea continued to support our efforts, with small grants.

God’s Squad Christian Motorcycle Club also provided valuable partnership in supporting us and using our space for Christian ministry and pastoral support in the community.

Support

During this year the Trust’s efforts have been funded by the support of:

individuals, churches, community groups and crowd funding/sponsored events;
small grants;
a grant from the Welsh Government towards the building refurbishment;
royalties from Sean Stillman’s ‘God’s Biker’ book (SPCK), radio writing and presenting fees (BBC Wales);
ministry gifts from speaking engagements by various members of the team;

income from our Rough Edges charity shop;
Gift Aid continues to be a significant benefit.

Summing up

From last year’s report: We see people as just that, people who are valued, who have a story, with real needs and dreams. We see people as needing a community to belong to, and we see a community that can support each other and learn from each other.

That remains as valid today as it was then.

EXOUSIA TRUST

Statement of Financial Activities

For the year ended 5th April 2025

INCOME Zacs Place donations received Grants Received Insurance Claims Regular Donations received Casual Donations Royalty Income Hire of Building Rough Edges Project Bank Interest Received Tax Rebate from Gift Aid TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE Rough Edges Project Direct Costs Grants/Gifts made in furtherance of objectives Costs of Operating the Charity Note 9 Running costs of George Street property Depreciation Charge TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET INCOME (EXPENDITURE) Transfers Between Funds NET INCOME (EXPENDITURE) After Transfers Gains/Losses on Fixed Assets NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Total Funds Brought Forward Total Funds Carried Forward		Unrestricted Funds 2,935 - 5,180 66,152 9,190 132 - 11,429 - 4,383 99,402 8,147 382 84,097 14,247 1,559 108,432 (9,031) - (9,031) 0 (9,031) 205,358 196,327	Restricted Funds - 24,500 - - - - - - - - 24,500 - - 194 13,815 552 14,561 9,939 9,939 (39) 9,900 38,177 48,077		Total This Year 2,935 24,500 5,180 66,152 9,190 132 - 11,429 - 4,383 123,902 8,147 382 84,291 28,062 2,111 122,993 908 - 908 (39) 869 243,535 244,404 -		*Total Last* *Year* 4,487 2,847 - 50,548 20,796 515 - 16,842 - 4,000 100,035 9,111 3,160 80,863 7,719 2,706 103,560 (3,524) - (3,524) - (3,524) 247,059 243,535

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Balance Sheet As at 5th April 2025 Fixed Assets-Tangible note 5 & 6 George Street Property Fixtures & Equipment Motor Vehicles Current Assets Debtors - Gift Aid Bank Main A/c & Cash Bank Zacs Place A/c Bank Rough Edges A/c Gateway Support A/c Media Bank Account Current Liabilities Creditors & Accruals Net Pay Control PAYE Creditor Pension Control Net Current Assets Total Assets less Current Liabilities Total Net Assets Fund Balances Accumulated Fund B/f Net movement of funds Accumulated Fund c/f		Unrestricted Funds 46,735 1,250 5,250 53,235 4,000 -8,689 130,340 19,129 0 837 145,617 1,250 106 955 214 2,525 143,092 196,326 196,327 205,358 -9,031 196,327	Restricted Funds 28,265 0 0 28,265 0 19,812 0 0 0 19,812 0 0 0 0 0 19,812 48,077 48,077 38,177 9,900 48,077 0.60		Total This Year 75,000 1,250 5,250 81,500 4,000 11,123 130,340 19,129 0 837 165,429 1,250 106 955 214 2,525 162,904 244,404 244,404 243,535 869 244,404 -0.22		*Total last* *Year* 75,000 2,385 5,888 83,272 8,065 6,912 126,688 16,985 0 1,095 159,745 1,200 -2,592 661 214 -518 160,262 243,535 243,535 247,059 -3,524 243,535 0.00

Signed by………………………………………. Trustee Print Name……………………………………… Dated……………………..

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Notes to the Accounts

1. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)

2. There is no change to the valuation rules and methods of accounting since last year. Accounts are prepared on an accruals basis.

3 . No changes have been made to the accounts of previous years

4 . Amount paid for independent examination is £700

5. Tangible Fixed Assets - The Bikes (motor vehicles) and George Street (property) are not depreciated annually as the value is being maintained and are revalued as appropriate. The equipment and the other vehicle are depreciated

at 25% per annum on a straight line basis, as detailed in note 6.

6. Depreciation Calculation:

Cost at 6.4.24 additions disposals Cost at 5.4.25 Accumulated Depreciation 6.4.24 Charge this year Released on disposal Accumulated Depreciation 5.4.25 Net Book Value 5.4.25	Fixtures & Equipment Property 25115 75000 378 0 727 0 24766 75000 22730 0 1474 0 688 0 23516 0 1250 75000	Motor 10050 0 0 10050 4163 638 0 4801 5250	Total 110165 378 727 109816 26893 2111 688 28317 81499

The property is split between restricted for one off specific purchase donations and general for all other elements The value of Equipment purchased from restricted funds is shown at Net Book Value in the Balance Sheet

7. Creditors & Accruals

Accounting Accrual	This Year Last Year 1250 1200

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8. Restricted Funds: Are broken down as follows:

Opening Balance Incoming Resources Resources Expended George Street 28265 22000 13815 Food Poverty fund 9912 2500 785 38177 24500 14600 Balances of Funds Held: Fixed Assets Bank & Cash Liabilities George Street 28265 8185 0 Food Poverty fund 0 11627 0 28265 19812 0	Transfers between funds 0 Total 36450 11627 48077	Closing Balance 36450 11627 48077

Fund Descriptions:

George Street - Restricted to the building Fund of the George Street Property

Food Poverty Fund - Funds received to provide emergency food and shelter for those in need, funded by City & County of Swansea's food poverty & household support funds.

9. Analysis of Expenditure

Costs of Operating the Charity Purchases for resale Salary & pension Bank Charges Motor & Travel Expenses Storage Repairs & Maintenance Stationery, Postage & Advertising Small tools, Equipment, uniform Telephone & Internet Subsistence & Sundries Vehicle Hire Events & shop costs Books & Training Subscriptions Insurance Professional Fees Accounting & Book keeping Fees Uniform Refreshments Purchased	This Year Last Year 389 0 44060 41466 0 37 6558 6746 0 0 750 2156 560 499 1140 1461 1746 1564 21397 17568 216 216 0 0 0 1565 1807 2853 3999 3207 0 0 1668 1525 0 0 0 0 84291 80863 0 0	movement 389 2594 (37) (187) 0 (1405) 61 (321) 182 3829 0 0 (1565) (1047) 792 0 143 0 0

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Statement of Financial Activities	Statement of Financial Activities	Forthe year ended 5th April 2025	Forthe year ended 5th April 2025
		Unrestricted	Restricted	Total This	TotalLast
		Funds	Funds	Year	Year
INCOME	:
Zacs Place donations received		2,935	-	2,935	4,487
Grants Received		-	24,500	24,500	2,847
Insurance Claims		5,180	-	5,180	-
Regular Donations received		66,152	.	66,152	50,548
Casual Donations		9,190	-	9,190	20,796
Royalty Income		132	-	132	515
Hire of Building		-	-	-	-
Rough Edges Project		11,429	-	11,429	16,842
Bank Interest Received		-	-	-	.
Tax Rebate from Gift Aid		4,383	-	4,383	4,000
TOTAL INCOME		99,402	24,500	123,902	100,035
EXPENDITURE
Rough Edges Project Direct Costs		8,147	-	8,147	9,111
Grants/Gifts made in furtherance of objectives		382	-	382	3,160
Costs of Operating the Charity	Note 9	84,097	194	84,291	80,863
Running costs ofGeorge Street property		14,247	13,815	28,062	7,719
Depreciation Charge		1,559	552	25111	2,706
TOTAL EXPENDITURE		108,432	14,561	122,993	103,560
NETINCOME(EXPENDITURE)		9,031	9,939	908
Transfers Between Funds		-		-	=
NET INCOME (EXPENDITURE) After Transfers		(9,031)	9,939	908	(3,524)
Gains/Losses on Fixed Assets		0	(39)	(39)	-
NETMOVEMENT INFUNDS		(9,031)	9,900	869	(3,524)
Total Funds Brought Forward		205,358	38,177	243,535	247,059
TotalFundsCarriedForward		196,327	48,077	244,404	243,535

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BalanceSheet As at 5th April 2025			Unrestricted Funds	Restricted Funds	TotalThis Year	Totallast Year
Fixed Assets -Tangible		note 5&6
George Street Property Fixtures & Equipment MotorVehicles			46,735 1,250 5,250	28,265 0 0	75,000 1,250 5,250	75,000 2,385 5,888
			53,235	28,265	81,500	83,272
CurrentAssets
Debtors - GiftAid			4,000	0	4,000	8,065
Bank Main A/c& Cash			-8,689	19,812	11,123	6,912
Bank Zacs PlaceA/c	:		130,340	0	130,340	126,688
Bank Rough Edges A/c			19,129	0	19,129	16,985
GatewaySupportA/c Media BankAccount			0 837	0	0 837	(6) 1,095
			145,617	19,812	165,429	159,745
Current Liabilities
Creditors&Accruals NetPayControl PAYE Creditor Pension Control			1,250 106 955 214	0 0 0 0	1,250 106 955 214	1,200 -2,592 661 214
			2,525	0	2,525	-518
Net CurrentAssets			143,092	19,812	162,904	160,262
TotalAssets less Current	Liabilities		196,326	48,077	244,404	243,535
Total NetAssets			196,327	48,077	244,404	243,535
Fund Balances
Accumulated Fund B/f Netmovement offunds			205,358 -9,031	38,177 9,900	243,535 869	247,059 -3,524
AccumulatedFundc/f			196,327	48,077	244,404	243,535

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Notes to the Accounts

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
There is no change to the valuation rules and methods of accounting since last year. Accounts are prepared on an accruals basis.
No changes have been made to the accounts of previous years
Amount paid for independent examination is £700

Tangible Fixed Assets - The Bikes (motor vehicles) and George Street (property) are not depreciated annually as the value is being maintained and are revalued as appropriate. The equipment and the other vehicle are depreciatec at 25% per annum ona straight line basis, as detailed in note 6.

6. Depreciation Calculation:

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7. Creditors & Accruals

Accounting Accrual

This Year Last Year 1250 1200

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Restricted Funds: Are broken down as follows:

				Transfers
	Opening	Incoming	Resources	between	Closing
	Balance	Resources	Expended	funds	Balance
George Street	28265	22000	13815		36450
Food Poverty fund	9912	2500	785		11627
	38177	24500	14600	0	48077

	Fixed
Balances of Funds Held:	Assets	Bank&Cash	_Liabilities	Total
George Street	28265	8185	0	36450
Food Poverty fund	0	11627	0	11627
	28265	19812	0	48077

Fund Descriptions:

George Street - Restricted to the building Fund of the George Street Property Food Poverty Fund - Funds received to provide emergency food and shelter for those in need, funded by City & County of Swansea's food poverty & household support funds.

9. Analysis of Expenditure

Costs ofOperating the Charity	This Year	LastYear	movement
Purchases for resale	389	0	389
Salary & pension	44060	41466	2594
Bank Charges Motor& Travel Expenses Storage	0 6558 0	37 6746 0	(37) (187) 0
Repairs & Maintenance Stationery, Postage &Advertising	750 560	2156 499	(1405) 61
Small tools, Equipment, uniform Telephone & Internet	1140 1746	1461 1564	(321) 182
Subsistence & Sundries	21397	17568	3829
Vehicle Hire	216	216	0
Events & shop costs	0	0	0
Books& Training Subscriptions Insurance Professional Fees	0 1807 3999 0	1565 2853 3207 0	(1565) (1047) 792 0
Accounting & Book keeping Fees Uniform Refreshments Purchased	1668 0 0	1525 0 0	143 0 0
	84291	80863

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Exousia Trust (1002581)

| report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 5 April 2025, which are set out on the following pages.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

e examine the accounts (under section 145 of the Charities Act);
e to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act);
e to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently | do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
a. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
b. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act

have not been met; or

(2) To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.