Charity registration number 1060743 {England and Walesl THE LLANGASTY RETREAT HOUSE TRUST ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Draft Financial Statements at 24 October 2025 at I5."27:02 THE LLANGASTY RETREAT HOUSE TRUST CONTENTS Page Independent examiners report Statement of finaneial activitiès Balanc8 she8t Notes to the flnancial stalemenls 4-15 Trustees, report 15-18
Draft Flnancial Statemènts at 24 October 2025 at 15:27".02 THE LLANGASTY RETREAT HOUSE TRUST INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE LLANGASTY RETREAT HOUSE TRUST I report lo Ihe trustees on my examination of the financial slatefflents of The Llangasty Relreat House Trust (Ihe trust) for the year ended 31 December 2024. Re8ponsibilitiÈs and basis of report As the tiuslees of Ihe trust you are responsible for the preparation of Ihe financial stalements in aCrdance with the requirements of th8 Charities Ad 2011. I report In respecl of my examination of the trust's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under sedion 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011. Indep8ndent examinerfs statement Your attention 15 drawn lo the fact that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordan with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practicè issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations bul has now been withdrawn. l understand that this has been done in order for the financial slalements lo provide a true and fair view in accordance wilh UK Generally A¢¢epted Accounting Praclice. I have completed my examlnalion. I confirm that no malters have come to my allention in c£)nneclion wilh th8 examination giving me cause to believe thal in any material respect.. accounting records were nol kept in respect of the Irusl as required by seclion 130 of the Charities Act 2011. the financlal slalem8nls do not accord with those records., or the financial slalements do not comply with Ihe applicable requirements ¢onceming the forni and conlenl of financial slalements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement th81 the finan¢ial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part ofan independ8nt axamination. I have no Concerns and have come across no other matters in connection vilh the examinallon to which allention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached, PEL8aFCA Linden House Monk Street Abergavenny Monmoulhshire NP7 5NF Dated: .
Draft Financial Statements at 24 October 2025 al 15:27:02 THE LLANGASTY RETREAT HOUSE TRUST STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Unrestrictsd Deslgnated Restricted funds funds funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Noles Income from: Donations and legacies ChaTltable ac ivilies Relreats Shop sales Inveslmenls 16,533 807 17,340 48,200 148,558 582 811 148,558 582 811 144,410 2,674 714 Total Income 166,484 807 167,291 195,998 Ex enditure on: Charitable activilies 169,563 169,563 157,593 Net loutgoing)lincomlng resources before transfers {3.079) 807 (2,272) 38,405 Gross transfars between funds {1,147) 1,147 Net {outgoinglllncoming resources (4,226) 1,954 <2,272) 38,405 Other recogniged galns and109ges Revaluation of langible fixed assets Other gains or losses 50,000 1,512 12 864 864 Net movement In funds (3.362) 1,954 {1,408) 89,917 Fund balances al 1 January 2024 929,888 8.045 24.167 962,100 872,183 Fund balances at 31 December 2024 926,526 8.045 26.121 960,692 962.100 The statement of financial activitses indudes al gains and losses regnised in the year. The statement of financial activities indudes al gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
Draft Financial Statements at 24 October 2025 at 15:27:02 THE LLANGASTY RETREAT HOUSE TRUST BALANCE SHEET AS AT31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Notes Flxed assets Tangible assets Investments 11 12 1,001,345 29,136 1,001.795 28.272 1.030,481 1,030,067 Current assets Stocks Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 13 14 1,592 60,590 39,484 1,707 80,544 41.802 101,666 104.053 Credltoys: amounts falllng due wlthln one yèar 16 (8,330) (8.895) Nel current assets 93,336 95.158 Total a6sets1888 current Ilabilitles 1,123.817 1,125,225 Creditors: amounts falllng due after more than on8 year 17 (163,125) (163,125) Net assets 960,692 962,100 Income funds Restricted funds 08signated funds Unrestricted funds General unrestricted funds Revaluation reserve 19 20 26,121 8,045 24,167 8,045 708,401 218,125 711,763 218,125 926,526 929,888 960,692 962,100 The financial stalements were approved by the Trustees on . Trustee
Draft Financial Ststements at 24 October 2025 at 15:27:02 THE LLANGASTY RETREAT HOUSE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Accountlng policies Charity informatlon The Llangasty Retreat House Trust is a registered charily. 1.1 Accounllng convantion The financ4al statements have been prepared in acLordance with the trusl's trust deed daled 6 December 1996, the Charities Act 2011 and "AcLounling and Rewrting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Finaneial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and RepubliG of Ireland (FRS 102). (as amended for a¢Unting periods commenoyng from 1 J8nuary 2016). The trusl is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The trust has taken advantage of the provisions in th6 SORP for tharities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows. The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair wew. This departure has invdved following the Stalemenl of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Slatemenl of Recommended Practice which is referred lo in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn. The finantial statements afe prepared in sterling. which is Ihe funcllonal currency of the trust. Monetary amounts in Ihese financial slatements are rounded to the ne2rest £. The financial statements have been prepared under Ihe historical cost convenlion, mc>dified to indude the revaluallon ol freehold proporties and lo include Certain financial instruments at fair valu8. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. 1.2 Golng concern Al the time of approving the financial slatemenls. the trustees have a reasonable expectation thal the trust has adequale resources lo continue in operational e$lence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Irustaes continue to adopt the golng concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial slalemenls, 1.3 Charltable funds Unreslricled funds are available for use al the discretion of the buslees in furtherance of their charitsble objectives. Restricled funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may b8 used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are sel out in the notes to the finanal st2temenls. 1.4 Incoming resources Income is recognised when the trust is legally entiued lo it after any perfomance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Olher donations are recognised once the trust has been notified of Ihe donation, unless performance condilions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. Legacies are recognised on receipt or olherwise if the trust has been notified of an impending disttibution, the amounl is known, and recéipt is oxpected. If the amounl is not known, Ihe legacy is treated as a conlingent asset.
Draft Financial Statements at 24 October 2025 at 15:27:02 THE LLANGASTY RETREAT HOUSE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Accounting policies Icontinuedl 1.5 Resources expended All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been dassified under headings that aggregate all cosls related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to Ihird parties, it is probable Ihat the settlement wll be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. 1.6 Tangible flxed assets Tangible fExed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses. Depreclation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases: Land and buildings Planl and machinery Fixluras, fittings & equipment No depreciation provided as inc5uded al valuation 25 /0 reducing balance 250A reduclng balanco The g8ln or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is detemiined as the difference belween the sale proceeds and Ihe carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the slalemenl of finanGial aclivilies, 1.7 Fixed asset Investments Fixed Éssel investments are Initially measured al transaction prlce exduding Iransaction costs, 8nd are subsequently measured al.fair value at eath reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net incom81(expenditure) for lh6 year. Transaclion costs are expensed as incurred. 1.8 Impairment of fixed assets Al each reporting end date. the trust reviews the carrying amounls of its tangible assets to determlne whether there Is any indication that those assets have suffered an impaimient loss. If any such indication exists, the coverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to detemiine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). 1.9 Stocks Stocks are slated al the bwer of CAISI and estimated selling Pri¢2 less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direci labour cL)sls and Ihose overheads thal have beèn Incurred in briiiging the stocks to their present location and condition. Ilems held for dislribulion al no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost. Nel realisable value is the estimated selfing price less all estimated costs of ¢omplelion and CSts to be incurred in marketing. selling and distribution. 1.10 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand. deposits held at call wrlh banks, other short-lefm liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
Draft Financial Statements at 24 October 2025 at 15:27:02 THE LLANGASTY RETREAT HOUSE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Accountlng policies (Contlnued 1.11 Flnanclal Instruments The trusl has elected lo apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Soction 12 '0ther Financial Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 to all of ils finan(aal instruments. Financial inslruments 8re recognised in the trusfs balance Sheet when Ihe trusl becomes party lo the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the finanaal statements. when thore is a legally enforceable right to sel off the recognised amounts and there is an inlention lo sellle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Baslc finan¢lal assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured 81 transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried al amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement conslitules a financing transaction. whore the trans8Ction is measured al the present value of the future receipts discounted at a markel rate of interest. FIDanclal assets dassified as re1vable wlthin one year are not amortised. Basi¢ financlal Ilabllllles Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans a initially recognised al transaction prlce. Financial liabillties classified as payable wlthin one year are not amortised, Trade credilors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in tha ordinary course of operatlons from suppliers. Amounls payable are classified as ojrrent liabilities if payment is due wilhin one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-¢urrent liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised inlllally at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Derecognltlon of flnanclal Ilabllmles Financial liabilities are derecognised when the trust's contractual obligations expire or are distharged or cancelled. 1.12 Employee beneflts The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in whith the employee's servi$ are received. Termination benefits are recognised immedialely as an expense when the trust is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits. 1.13 Retirement benefits Payments to defined contribution retiremenl benefrt schemes are tharged as an expense as they fall due. Critical accovntlng estimates and judgements In Ihe application of Ihe trust's accounting poli(aes, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assels and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The eslimales and assoaated assumplions are based on histOTÈcal exporience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The astimales and Undering assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions lo accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimale is revised where the revision affects only that period. or In the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affecls both current and future periods.
Draft Financial Statements at 24 October 2025 al 15:27:02 THE LLANGASTY RETREAT HOUSE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Donatlons and legacies Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 Donations and gifts Grant from boards of Finance Legacy 4.033 4,840 5.311 972 6.283 12,5C 12.500 12,500 29,417 12,5(10 29,417 16,533 17.340 47,228 972 48.200 Income from Investments Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2024 2023 Income from Ilsted investm8nls Interesl receivab 793 18 686 28 811 714
Draft FlnanGial Statements at 24 October 2025 at 15:27:02 THE LLANGASTY RETREAT HOUSE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Charitable activities 2024 2023 House running costs Provisions (inc Domestic Requisites) Laundry Heat and light Council Tax Water Insurance Chapel Repairs and mainlenan( 15,943 9.376 10.532 1.391 523 4.415 400 13,835 16,175 9,002 13,470 1,050 578 4,183 420 6,520 Total House running costs 56.415 51,398 Staff costs (See note 8) Deprecialion and impairment Shop I refreshments purchases Garden expense5 Marketing 103.624 450 230 253 1,743 96,142 641 388 1,971 1,198 162,715 151,738 Share of support $1$ (see note 6) Share of governance costs (see note 6) 5.006 1.842 5,055 800 189,563 157,593 Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds 169,563 169.563 For the year ended 31 December 2023 Unrestricted funds 157,593 157,593
Draft Flnancial Statèmènts at 24 October 2025 at 15:27:02 THE LLANGASTY RETREAT HOUSE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Support costs Support Governance costs costs 2024 2023 Basis of allocation Telecommunications Slalionèry and poslage Affiliation fees Sundries Bank charges Legal and professional 2.499 1,016 105 582 95 709 2.499 1,016 105 582 95 709 2.445 965 105 1,047 65 428 Independenl exam fees 1,842 1,842 800 Governance 5,006 1,842 6,848 5.855 Analysed between Charilable activities 1.842 6,848 5.855 Net movement In fund8 2024 2022 The nel movement in funds is stated after ¢hargingl(crediting): Fèes payable for Ihe independenl examination of the charity's finanaal statements Deprecialion of owned tangible fixed assets 1,842 450 800 641 Trustees None of th8 trustees (or any persons nnected wilh them) received any remuneralion or benefrts from the trust during the year.
Draft Financial Statements at 24 October 202S at 15'.27:02 THE LLANGASTY RETREAT HOUSE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Employees Number of employees The average monthly number of employees during the year was.. 2024 Number 2023 Number Staff Employment costs 2024 2023 Wages and salaries conduor$ fees Other pension costs 83,968 1,216 5,747 70,745 329 10,958 103,624 96,142 There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more. l O Taxation The charity is exempt from taxation on Its aclivilies because all Ils nme is applied for charitable purposes. 11 Tangible flxed assets Lalld and bulldlngs Plant and machln•ry Flxtures, Illllngs & •qLilpmont Toial Cost or valuation At 1 January 2024 1.000.000 82,438 3,162 1,085,600 At 31 December 2024 1.000,0 82,438 3,162 1,085,600 DepreGiation and Impalmnt At 1 January 2024 Depreciation tharged in Ihe year 80.692 437 3,113 13 83.805 450 At 31 December 2024 81,129 3.126 84,255 Carrylng amount At 31 December 2024 1.OIKJ.000 1,309 36 1,001,345 At 31 December 2023 1,OIK),000 1,746 49 1.001,795 10-
Draft Financial Statements at 24 October 202S at 15:27:02 THE LLANGASTY RETREAT HOUSE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED> FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 11 Tangible fixed assols (Contlnued) The carrying value of land included in land and buildings comprises: 2024 2023 Freehold 1,000,000 1,000.000 Investment properties rented to another group entity have been accounted for usSng the cost model. The carrying value of these investment proparties induded within tangible fix8d assets is £1,000,000 (2023 £1,0O0,OC). Land and buildings with a carying amounl of £1,(hJO.000 were valued at 31 December 2023 by Clee Tompkirbson Francis, Chartered Surveyors, Independenl valuers not connected with the Irust on the basis of market value. The valuation conforms to International Valuation Standards and was based on recent market transactions on am1's length temis for similar properties. Freehold land and buildings with a carrying amount of £1,CH)O.000 {2023 - £1.000,000) have been pledged to secure borrowings of Ihe Irusl. The trust is not allowed to pledge these assets as security for other borrowings or lo sell them to another entity. 12 Fixed asset investments Llsted investments Cost or valuatlon At 1 January 2024 Valuation changes 28,272 At 31 December 2024 29,136 Carrylng amount At 31 December 2024 29.136 At 31 December 2023 28.272 13 Stocks 2024 2023 Finished goods and goods for resate 1,592 1,707 11
Draft Financial Statements at 24 October 202S at 15:27:02 THE LLANGASTY RETREAT HOUSE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 14 Debtors 2024 2023 Amounts falling duè wlthln one year: Trade debtors Olher debtors 60,590 31,127 29,417 60,590 60,544 15 Loan$ and overdrafts 2024 2023 Other loans 163,125 163,125 Payable after one yèar 163.125 163,125 The long-lerm loans are secured by fixed charges over the trusl's freehold property. The loan is from the Llandaff Diocesan Board of Finance and is interest free. It Is repayable only on the sale of the property. 16 Creditors: amounts falling due wlthln one year 2024 2023 other taxation and social seujrity Other creditors Accruals and deferred Income 2,109 2,660 120 6,115 6,221 8,330 8,895 17 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 2024 2023 Borrowings 163,125 163,125 18 Retirement benefit schemes 2024 2023 Defined contribution schemes Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined conlribuiion sthemes 5,747 10.958 12-
Draft Financial Statements at 24 Octobey 2025 at 15:27:02 THE LLANGASTY RETREAT HOUSE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 18 Retirement benefit schemes (Contlnued) The trusl operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assels of the scheme are held separately from those of Ihe trust in an independently administered fund. 19 Restrfcted funds The restficled funds of the charity comprise the un&xpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject lo specific conditions by donors as lo how they may be used. At 1 January 2024 Incomlng resources Transfers At31 December 2024 Bursary lo fund retrealants Project account- Friends of Llangasty retreat House 343 343 23,824 807 1,146 25,777 24.167 807 1,147 26,121 Prevlous year: At 1 January 2023 Incoming resources Transfers At31 December 2023 Bursary to fijnd relreatanls Project account- Friends of Llangasiy relreat Hous8 343 343 22,852 972 23,824 23.195 972 24,167 The reslricled funds relatc to a bursary to enable retrealanls lo attend who could not afft)rd to otherwise and Money raised by the Friends of Llangasty Retreat House for fulure Projects. 13-
Draft Flnancial Ststements at 24 October 2025 at 15:27:02 THE LLANGASTY RETREAT HOUSE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 20 Endowment funds - These are endowment funds funds which are material to the Irusfs activities. At 1 January 2024 At31 December 2024 8,045 8,045 Prevlou5 year: At l January 2023 At31 December 2023 8.045 8,045 These comprise donations received in memory of Venerable J W J Rees and the Fegacy from the lale David Evans for a future project. 21 Unrostrlcted funds The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants whl¢h are not subject lo spe¢ifi¢ conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside oul of unreslrided funds by the twstees for specific purposes. At31 December 2024 At l January 2024 Incoming Resources resources expended Transfer8 Galns and losses General funds Revaluallon reservo 711,763 166.484 (169,563) (1.147> 864 708.401 218.125 218,125 Previous year: At 1 January 2023 Incomlng resources Resources expended Transfers Galns and losses At31 December 2023 General funds Revaluation reserve 672.818 195,026 {157.593) 1,512 711,763 168,125 50,0(KI 218,125 14-
Draft Flnancial Statements at 24 October 2025 at 15-27.02 THE LLANGASTY RETREAT HOUSE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 22 Analysls of not assets between funds Unrestricted Deslgnated RestriGted Total Fund balances at 31 December 2024 are represented by.. Tangible assets Investments Current asselsl(liabilities) Long term liabililies 1,1Th)1.345 29.136 59.170 <163.125) 1,001,345 29.136 93.338 (163,125) 8,045 26,121 926,526 8,045 26.121 960.692 23 Related party transactions There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023- none). 15-
THE LLANGASTY RETREAT HOUSE TRUST ANNUAL REPORT for the year ending 31 Deceniber 2024 The Trustees have pleasure in submitting Iheir Annual Report for the yeai. ended 31 December 2024. Legal and administrative details: The full naiY)e of the Charity is the Llangasty Retreat House Trust with charity registi'ation number 1060743. The registration address of tl)e Charity is 8A, High Street, Drecon LD3 7AL. The Charily is govcrned by the Tiwst Deed dated 6 December 1996 as amended at a Special Meeting dated 19 November 2002. Details of Trustees currently holding office, secretary, registered office and bankei's are set out below. Trustees: Ex-officio: The Bishop of,gwansea and Brecon.. the Rt. Revd John Lomas. The Bishop of Llandaff.. the Rt. Revd Mary Stallard Archdeacon appoinled by ihe Bishop ofswansea and Brecon.. the Ven. Alaii Jevons An Archdeacon appointed by the Bishop ofLlandaff: the Ven. Mark Preece. The Chairman of ihe Swansea and Brecon Diocesan Board ofFinance.' Jeffrey Bl'own Ihe Chaii'man of ihe Llandaff Diocesan Board ofFinunce.' Michael Lawley. Nominated b the Bisho of Swansea and Rrecon: The Revd Andrew Robinson (resigned March 2025) Rev'd Canoii Di.. Mai'k Clavier Nominated b the Bisho of Llandaff: The Ven. Martin Williams (resigned June2025) Fi. Edwai'd Owen Co-o ted: Miss Janet Butler Revd. Sam Aldred Revd. Emma Whittick Glyn Morgan
Secretary: Miss Janet Butler, Appt 43, Betjeman Lodg¢. Corve Street , Ludlow, SY8 IDJ Treasurer: Viv Jones, Trem-y-Fan, Llanddew, Brecon, LD3 9SY Solicitors: Messrs H. Vaughan Vaughan and Co., 8A. High Sts'eet, Brecon, LD3 7AL Bankers: CAf Bank Ltd, P.0. Box 289, West Malling. Kent, ME19 4TA ANNUAL REPORT Llan ast Reti'eat House The Retreat House was founded originally by Miss Dorothy Raikes in 1954. In 1972, it was gifted to the Sisters of Charity, who mlaged it until 1996 when they felt unable to continue and offered the property to the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon, At the end of 1996, the Llangasty Retreat House Trust was established jointly by tlie Diocese of Swansea and Brecon and the Diocese of Llandaff in order tliat the work of the Sistei might be coniinued. A programme of impi'ovement to the facilities was put in hand in ihe wintei. of199617 using capital made available by the Llaiidaff Diocesan Board of Finance by way of a secured loan. The site compiises l. the Retreat House, which can accommodate up to 22 people 2. the Cottage, adjacent which has been used as staff accommodation since 2010 having previously been used as an additional Retreat House accomillodation 3 the Bungalow, used foi" staff accommodation until 2010. The Bungalow was thought to be beyond economic repair and the intention had been to rebuild to pi'ovide accommodation so that a senioi. membei. of slaff may continue to live on site but not immcdiatcly next to the main house. In recent yeai's it has become apparent that the Retreat House could be better used with supplementary space and so the Management Committee has explored repairing the building to develop it as a multi-functional unit which might be variously used used: foi. day gi'oups wlien the House is occupied as an ai'tlcreative space foi. specialist retlEats or an adjunct to retlEat activities, as an additional interview space alongside Retreats, as sepai'ate retreat space foi individuals Aims and Or anisation: The Trust was establislied for the proinotion of Christian charity among peisons in need and foi such othei. charitable piirposes as tlie Trustees might from tiine to lime direct. In fultherance of these objects, the Trustees hav¢, as their principal purpose, overseen the development of Llangasty Retreat House as a Christian centre and place of hospitality for members of the public to visit in order to develop their spirituality by means of reti'eats,
conferences, study days, etc. This purpose is informed by the Chai'ity Cominission's guidance on Public Benefit, particularly in relation to the Advancement of Religion, and today, as ever, the Trust aims to appeal to as wide a range of society as possible. The Trust operates under the direction of the TNstees. D¢tailed business is under the control of a Management Committee appointed by the Trustees, assisted by a Tirasurer. In July 2020, Rev'd Canon Dr. Mark Clavier succeeded Gareth John as Chair. The Retreat House is managed by a salaried Maiiager, appointed by the Trustees and supervised by them through the Management Committee, and assisted by paid staff. this enables the House to be available to guests and reti'eatants throughout the year. 'rhe primary purpose of The Retreat House is to pi'ovide facilities for Christian retreats foi. groups or individuals who may visit for the day or stay foi. a number of days in the accommodation provided at the House. Other groups and indivlduals who accept the pi'imary pui'pose and ethos of the House arc also welcomed as guests. Most retreals are ari'angcd by parishes oi. groups who bring theii. own leader, but there is also an annual House Progi'amme of reti'eals, quiet days and study days drawn up by th¢ Managei.. Diffei'ent Christian denominations are actively encouraged to use the House and events are publicised widely and att open to all. Included in the House Programme is a number of "Drop-in Days" when anyone may come and spend the day in the quiet of the House and share, or not, in worship offei'ed in the Chapel. No chai'ge is made. This attracts particularly members of the public who live in the suii'ounding towns and villages. it is an ideal way of getting to know the House and many comment upon the benefit of using these days for rest and renewal. A number of people mal<e attendance part of their spiritual practice and travel from much further away to attend. Guests who cannot afford fiill fees for i'etreats can be assisted by a bui'sary fund set aside by the Trustees foi this purpose. The Trust also obtains up to 3 bursai'ies each year fi'om the Association for Promotiiig Reti'eats. The House is also used by dioceses for training purposes e.g. for Continuing Ministeiial EduLation, for Oi'dination Retreats and for Provincial groups e.g. Pioneei. Groups and Discernment Conferences. Review of Activities of the Year: Review of Activities of the Year: In the management of the Retreat House and in planning its activities and events, the Trust has had due regaid to Public Benefit, following the Charity Commission'5 gLiidance contained in "The Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit" The TrLESt welcomed Church and Ministry Area Retreats, individual and smalI 0Up IEtreats. The Trust was pleased to welcome new gi"oups. Drop in days continued. Two Creative Retreat wei'e held, a summer retreat and a Joui'nalling Rcts'eat. Using the natui'al advantages of the sun"ounding landscape, A "Breathing Space" walking retieat was held.
Olive Tree Aits held a Prophetic Art Painting Retreat at the House and there are plans to hold similar retreats in 2025.Groups came to the house foi Festive Lunches in December and the local MinKstry Area held an Advent course at the House We have been grateful for our links to establishcd businesses and Christian Residential Association buying gmups and for oppoi'tunities to nettvork with othei. retreat houses through Arcliway, the Retreat Associatioii and the Association for Pi'omoting Retreats. Swansea and Brecon Diocese continued a programme to support its new Ministry Airas and we were pleased to host this progranime as many of the Ministry area officers had not previously considered retreat, . Both the Diocese of Llandaff and Swansea and Brecon Dioceses held vocations/explorers retreats and we were pleased to welcoine both groups. Retreatants continiie to show concern about the cost of living and spending disposable income as their personal expenditure increased. The Trustees worked on the policies of the Trust to introduce policies required by the Charity Commission. A replacement Fire Alarm system was installed and further electrical work was carried out. We continued to work on consolidating foundations for retreat to continue at Llangasty by welcoining new 0upS and individuals For and on behalf of the Trustees, Mark Claviei. (Chairman)