| Obiectivesand Activ | itiities | |
|---|---|---|
| SORP | ||
| reference | ||
| $ummaryofthepurposes ofthecharity assetoutin itsgoveming document |
Para 1.17 |
1.ToadvancetheChristian Faithinsuchlocalities astheChurch Council sees appropriate. 7-Torelieve sickness and hardship as appropriate by the |
| provision of spiritual, physical andfinancialhelp when possible | ||
| and consistentwith ourbeliefs and sanctionedbytheChurch | ||
| Council. | ||
| 3.To advance education and provide counsellingsupportlocally, | ||
| nationally andifappropriate.internationally. | ||
| Summary of the main ac{ivities in relationto |
Para 1.17and 1.19 |
The ongoingeffectsof Covid and otherfactors,such as re-location, resultedinthelossofkey voluntary staff and certainweeklyactivities |
| thosepurposesforthe | have not resumed, namelytheMums&ToddlergroupandOAPlunch | |
| public benefit,in | club.Our meetings are open and wewouldseektobenefitthelocal | |
| particular,theactivities, | community- acrossmultiple agegroupsandvaryingneeds. | |
| projects or services | ||
| identifiedinthe accounts. | Weaimtoprovide counselling andteachingservices appropriate to | |
| ourfaithandtothis end wejointogetherforSunday Serviees often | ||
| withvisitingspeakers andmidweekPrayer and Bible Study that are | ||
| held online. | ||
| Wecontinuetorunafoodbank serviceonaweeklybasis and | ||
| occasionally at othertimes,as needsarise. Refenalsfrom frontline | ||
| care workera are occasionally made and clients self-refer. Ouraimis | ||
| tocover short termfoodsupply whilegovemmentbenefits are being | ||
| processed andtoprovide ongoing support duringthisperiod of cost- | ||
| of-livingcrisis.FoodandFinancialcontributiensare made by | ||
| members, local community, supermarkets, a local bakery, and | ||
| financialdonations fromlocalbusinesses.The"Reaching Romania" | ||
| Trusthold meetings,workshopsand occasionally conductfundraising | ||
| eventsinthebuilding,supportedby our members. | ||
| The churchbuilding isalsousedtohost several other events during | ||
| theyear, including local Schools Concerts and charity fund-raising | ||
| events. | ||
| Possessingalarge meeting roomwithgallery and stage, we have | ||
| alsohosted Tower Colliery staff and shareholder/ investor meetings. | ||
| Statement confirming whether thetrusteeshave |
Para 1.18 |
Thefinancialstatement has been presentedtothetrusteesand approved.Theyhavealsobeen made awareofthe guidanceas |
| had regard to the | issuedbytheCharity Commission. | |
| guidanceissuedbythe | ||
| Charity Commission on | ||
| public benefrt |
| You may choosetoincludef |
urtherstatements |
whererelevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| SORP reference | ||
| Policy on grant making | Para1"38 | |
| Policy onsocialinvestment | ||
| including program related | Para1.38 | |
| investment | ||
| Contribution madeby volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The churchhasessentiallybeen runbyateamof volunteers forthelast fewyears,but continuetoseekthe |
| appointment of a Church Leader,possiblyon aparttime | ||
| basis. | ||
| Other |
| AchievementsandPerf | ormance | |
|---|---|---|
| SORPreferene | ||
| Summaryofthemain | Para1.24 | Some services continuetobe replacedwithonline |
| achievements ofthecharity, | meetings, however,somemembers have been unableto | |
| identifying the differencethe | participate duetoinabilitytoobtain and operate the | |
| charity'sworkhas rnade tothe | neces$arytechnology(e.g. no broadband). The spiritual | |
| circumstances of its | aspects of our teaching and nurturingfunctionshave been | |
| beneficiaries and anywider | supportedby housevisitsandbytelephone on a1to1 | |
| benefitstosoeiety asawhole. | basis. | |
| Foodbank resumed asnormalfollowingthe extended | ||
| periodofCovid restrictions. Social media has been used | ||
| extensivelytocommunicate with clients and donors. |
| Additionalinformation (optional) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youmav choosetoinclude further statements | whererelevant about: | |
| Achievements against | Para1.41 | Sunday and Midweek meetings are able totakeplace |
| objectives set | withinthechurch building once again, but online mid-week | |
| meetingsstillseemtobethepreferredoption for the | ||
| majority.Thisalsoenablesspeakersfrommoredistant | ||
| locationstocontribute occasionally. Other activities will | ||
| reaume as and whenvolunteersandparticipants | ||
| materialise insufficientnumbers. | ||
| Performanceof furndraising | Palla1.41 | Wehave no specificfundraisingevents, but regulargiving |
| activities against objectives set | andtithingby church members continuestobeourmain | |
| method offinancialsupoort. | ||
| Investmentperfonnance | Para1.41 | Wemaintain a"ReseryeFund"for contingencyplanning. |
| against objectives | Thechapel buildingweoccupy can be very costlyto | |
| maintainand repair and withoutthisreservefund,any | ||
| emergency repairs or liabilities wouldfallontheshoulders | ||
| of the Trusteeswhich mishtbe beyondtheircapabilitv. |
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review ofthe charity's | Pata1.21 | Fullsetof accounts are availableforscrutiny.Themembership |
| financial position at the endof | including allTrusteesare made aware of ourfinancialposition | |
| the period | urhenrequestedorviafinancialreports at Church Councilor | |
| Members meetinos{incAGM). | ||
| Statement explainingthe | Para 1.22 | Wehold reservestocoverongoingbuilding repairs, andto |
| policyforholding reserves | subsidiseour obligations regardingfirturestaff salaries, should | |
| stating whythey areheld | we seeadeclinein regularfinancialsupport fromtithesand | |
| offerings. Our reserves once representedabout10%ofthe | ||
| insuredvalueofthebuildino.butweredeoletedoverseveral |
| years.Wehave partly replenishedthosedrawdownsduring | ||
|---|---|---|
| theperiod wevyerewithoutapastor,and currently represent | ||
| about$a/ooftheinsured value- | ||
| Amountof reserves held | Para1.22 | t120,000 |
| Reasonsforholdingzero | Para1-22 | |
| reserves | ||
| Details offundmateriallyin | Para1.24 | |
| deficit | ||
| Explanation of any | Para 1.23 | |
| uncertainties aboutthecharity | ||
| continuinq asaqoinqconcern |
| Additionalinformation(optional) | Additionalinformation(optional) |
|---|---|
| ou Y mav choosetoincludefurtherstatements whererelevantabout: |
|
| The charity'sprincipal sources | Pa'la 1.47 |
| offunds(including any | |
| fundraisinq) | |
| lnvestment policy and objectives | Para1.46 |
| including anysocialinvestment | |
| oolicv adooted | |
| Adescription oftheprincipal | Para1.45 |
| risks facinqthecharitv | |
| Other |
| Descriotion of charitv's trusts: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document | Para 1.25 |
TRUSTDEED |
| How isthecharity constituted? | Para 1.25 |
CONSTITUTIONFOR LOCAL CHURCHESINFELLOWSHIPWITH |
| ASSEMBLIES OF GOD | ||
| Trusteeselectionmethods including detailsofany constitutionalprovisions |
Para 1.25 |
ELECTED BYCHURCHCOUNCILRATTFIED BYMEMBERS |
| e.g. electiontopostornameofany | ||
| person or body entitledtoappoint one | ||
| or moretrustees |
| Youmav choosetoincludefu |
rtherstateme |
ntswhererelevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees appointed byTrusteeResolution of existing | ||
| Trustees, | ||
| Policiesandprocedures | Relevantpoliciesinclude Constitution,TrustDeed, | |
| adopted fortheinduction and | Para1.51 | Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Missionary Support, |
| training oftrustees | providedtoNew Trustees, | |
| Thecharity'sorganisational | TheChurch is managed via a ChurchCouncil(Trustees) | |
| structure and anywider | Para1"51 | |
| network with whichthecharity | ||
| works | ||
| Relationshipwith anyrelated parties |
Para1-51 | Weoftenliaise and co-operatewithother local churches. |
| THECHARITYISINFELLOWSHIPWITHTHE ASSEMBLIES OFGOD | ||
| Other | INGREATBRITA]NANDN.IRELAND |
| Reference andAdmini | strative details | strative details |
|---|---|---|
| Gharitv name | RamothChristianCentre | |
| Other namethe charitvuses | Ramoth | |
| Reoistered charitvnumber | 1050530 | |
| Charityis principal address | 34A Bethel | Place |
| Hirwaun RCT |
CF44gPD |
| mes | ofthecharity truste | eswhomanagethe | charity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trusteename | Office(ifany) | Dates acted if not forwhole vear |
Nameofperson (or body) entifled to aoooint trustee {if anv) |
|
| 1 | lvanDavies | Chair/Sec | TrusteeResolution | |
| 2 | JonathanEvans | Treasurer | TrusteeResolution | |
| 3 | Priscilla Davies | TrusteeResolution | ||
| 4 | JenniferWlliams | TrusteeResolution | ||
| 5 | Eileen Davies | TrusteeResolution | ||
| o | JohnHScott | TrusteeResolution | ||
| 7 | Darren Powell | TrusteeResolution | ||
| 8 | ||||
| g | ||||
| 10 |
| Names andad | dresses of advisers | {Optionalinfomtation} |
|---|---|---|
| Typeof | Name | Address |
| adviser | ||
| Solicitor | MissJudith Morris | MarchantHarries,High St.,Hirwaun,RCICF44gSW |
| Barclays Bank | Manager | HighStreet, Merthyr Tydfil |
| Nameof chief | executiveornamesof seniorstaffmemberc(Optionalinfomtation) |
| Unrcstricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
Totalfunds | LastYear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| to the nearest f |
tothenearestf, | to the nearestf | to the nearest€ | to the nearest{ | |
| 19,253 | 24.412 | ||||
| 6,579 | |||||
| 150 | |||||
| 608 | 300 | ||||
| 1,236 | 1,236 | 5,482 | |||
| 1,236 | 27,526 | 30,,t94 | |||
| A2Asset andinvestmentsales, | |||||
| (seetable). | |||||
| Totatreceipt"slTEEd'l | l--r.,rTl | t--1 | I | zz,gzoIl--=oql |
|
| ==== | |||||
| 3,450 | |||||
| 3,628 | 2.966 | ||||
| 2,O34 | |||||
| 52 | |||||
| 2,701 | 2,658 | ||||
| 336 | 6,292 | 9,4n | |||
| 336 | 12,873 | 20,535 |
| rotatpaymenrs[-T-rr,T5i'lt--.T361l-,T1 | [--- rrsrtlf----r0-ffi1 |
|---|---|
| Netofreceipts/(paymentstl-d5EII l-6661 l--1 A5Transfersbetweenfunds I A6CashfundslastyearendI ttatoall 20ll cashrundsthisyearenal-iif@l-rr6ll-1 |
l-iir-il l-61 I Il 113.12811103,46e1 |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Endowment | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | |||
| B'lGashfunds | Account SavingsAc@unts cash- |
Total cashfunds | tonearest f, | to nearest€ f---rrol H |
tonearest € |
| (agre€ balances | withreceiptsandpayrnents | ||||
| accoun(s)) | |||||
| Unrestricted | Restrieted | Endowment | |||
| funds | funds | funds | |||
| to nearestf | to nearesif | toneare$e | |||
| 82Other monetary asaets | |||||
| Fund towhich | Cct(oFtioral) | ||||
| 83lnvestment assets | |||||
| Fundtowhich | Cost(optaonal, | Current value | |||
| 84 Assete retainedforthe | |||||
| charity's ownuse | |||||
| Fundtowhich | Amcunt due | llVhendue | |||
| 85 Liabilities | |||||
| Signedbyoneor twotrusteeson behalf of allthe trustees |
Signature | Prirtt | Name | ||
| Jonathan Evans |
| Report to thetrusteesl membersof |
Ramoth ChristianCentre |
|---|---|
| Onaccountsforthe year ended |
31103t2023 Charityno |
| Setoutonpages | i4_ |
| Ireporttothetrusteeson myexaminationoftheaccountsoftheabove | |
| charity("the Trust") for the yearended31rc12423. | |
| Responsibilities and | Asthecharity's trustees, youareresponsible forthepreparationofthe |
| basisof report | accounts in accordance withtherequirements oftheCharitiesAct2011 |
| ('theAct"). | |
| Ireport in respectofmyexaminationoftheTrust'saccountscaniedout | |
| undersection145ofthe2011Actand in carrying out myexamination,I | |
| havefollowedalltheapplicable DirectionsgivenbytheCharity Commission | |
| undersection145(5Xb) of the Act, | |
| lndependent examinefs statement |
I have completed myexamination.Iconfirm that no material matters have cometomy attention in connection withthe examination(otherthanthat disclosedbelow*)whichgivesme causetobelievethatin,anymaterial |
| respect: | |
| .theaccounting recordswerenot keptinaccordancewith section130 | |
| of the CharitiesAct; or | |
| .theaccountsdidnot accord with theaccountingrecords;or | |
| .theaccountsdidnot comply withtheapplicable requirements | |
| concerning theformand content of accountssetoutintheCharities | |
| (AccountsandReports) Regulations2008otherthanany requirement | |
| that the accounts givea'true andfaifviewwhich isnot amatter | |
| consideredas part of an independent examination. | |
| Ihave no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection | |
| withtheexamination towhichaftention should bedrawninthisreportin | |
| ordertoenable a proper understandingofthe accountstobe reached. | |
| *Pleasedeletethe wordsinthebrackets if theydonat apply. | |
| Signed: | VtAO\JD Date: 3-B"ta.)o>3 |
| Name: | Helen VipondThomas |
| Relevantprofessional | |
| qualification(s) orbody | RetiredCompanySecretary |
| (if any): | |
| Address: | 26LonHir |