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2024-03-31-accounts

Ammanford Evangelical Church

Report and Accounts Year ended 31 March 2024

1 Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y 8AB www.stewardship.org.uk

AMMANFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH

COMPANY INFORMATION

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Trustees

Sammy Davies Emyr Jenkins Aled Jones Rebecca Jones

Chairman

Aled Jones

Pastor

Sammy Davies

Governing Document

Memorandum and Articles of Association dated September 2001, as amended in March 2006

Company Registration Number Charity Registration Number

04280759

1088525

Registered Office and 6, College Street Principal Address Ammanford Carmarthenshire, SA18 3AF

Independent Examiner

Ajay Rajani FCIE Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage London EC1Y 8AB

Bankers

Lloyds Bank plc Ammanford Carmarthenshire

Contents Page
Company Information 1
Trustees' Annual Report 2-5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Accounts 9-15
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities with Comparatives 16

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AMMANFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING DIRECTORS’ REPORT)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The trustees, who are the charity's directors for the purposes of company law, have pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts for the year.

Objects of the charity

The principal object of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith in Carmarthenshire and beyond.

Government

The trustees are responsible for legal and administrative policy and for operating decisions; they communicate regularly to monitor the activities of the charity. In planning the activities of the charity, the trustees have had regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission.

New trustees are appointed by the existing trustees and endorsed by the members at the next General Meeting.

Review of Activities

In promoting the advancement and care of the Christian faith the emphasis is, as a church of all ages, corporately and as individuals, to be an active part of the community. We seek to practice care and love for our community by showing compassion and care for those inside and outside the formal structures of the church.

The Church continues to support, foster and develop links with those engaged in Christian work abroad, in a wide variety of continents. We are, as a charity, obviously committed to this part of Wales but our interests and support are not limited to this area of Carmarthenshire.

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The year began with the regular rhythm of church life: Sunday gatherings continued to grow steadily in number between Christians moving to the area & joining the congregation as well as non-believers coming along. Rooted Groups carried on, with attendance growing throughout the year, finishing the year with a need for more leaders and homes to host these as many of the current groups are larger than ideal for such gatherings. The Trustees noted that this was ‘a good problem to have’ and are encouraged at the number of the church looking to be deeper connected throughout the week. We continued to provide an online element to our weekly Sunday services as well as two weekly Bible study groups continuing to gather by way of Zoom conference calling. These online access points prove vital to those that cannot make it to physical meetings but who wish to be a part of the church body.

Church staff continue their mixture of remote and in-person working, as best suits the needs of their role. This is something that both Trustees and staff feel is beneficial for the effectiveness of their work and so it is unlikely that express need for a permanently manned office will be required in future. The transition to a mobile church phone has improved connectivity, and there was a concerted effort to avoid digital exclusion throughout the year by production of quarterly church diaries. These gave a full breakdown of all that was planned for the coming months; dates, time & locations all to better inform the church and help them pray & be involved. There has been a strong uptake on this format and so it will continue for the foreseeable future.

Throughout the year we sought to take opportunities to reach and serve the local community as they arose. The number of weekly Bible study groups continues to grow. This year has witnessed a continuing strong attendance at the Friday night Youth club by children with no prior connection to the church. Whilst it has been hard work for the team, it gave thought to the methods we use to engage our young people and how we can continue to develop this avenue of outreach.

After poor uptake in Christmas 2022 it was decided that there would no longer be a Christmas Day Meal served centrally from the church. As last year was largely members of the church in attendance, congregants were encouraged to ‘extend’ their tables and invite others that may be alone to join them at their home for the day. It was noted that whilst the Christmas Day Meal had a history within the church, that alone was not good enough to continue the event. Narrowing down the Christmas events allowed us to better emphasize those chosen, giving more energy to inviting others to come.

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As a result of two member-suggested Giving Days throughout the year, one in October 2023 and another in March 2024, as well as attention in Members Meetings drawn to the need for increased income; monthly giving and church cash-flow are in a much healthier and stable position. At the year end this meant we were in a position to draft a budget for the following financial year as well as look to give all members of staff a pay rise, thus ending the 4-yearlong freeze on both salaries and unnecessary expenditure. We are grateful to the church for their support to make both matters happen.

Throughout the year many activities have arisen to serve the local community, and it is a testament to the generosity of the church members both financially and through the giving of their time, that the church leadership remains encouraged and confident that the church will continue to reach out, especially in light of the ongoing Cost of Living crisis.

Financial Review

During the year income increased by £37,194 to £168,005, and expenditure decreased by £11,229 to £145,924. As a result there was a surplus for the year of £22,081, compared with a deficit of £26,343 in the previous year, and the charity's net assets increased by £22,081 to £202,534. Net assets comprised tangible fixed assets (mainly the church building) of £123,251, cash of £80,242 (of which £10,742 was restricted) less other net current liabilities of £959.

Nearly all of this year’s increase in income was due the generosity of our church members and we are very grateful for this support. Expenditure fell this year largely because there was no repeat of the previous year’s building work to improve accessibility to the church building.

Reserves Policy

The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold free reserves (defined as being cash held in unrestricted general funds) of no less than £35,000, which equates to about 3 months’ of unrestricted expenditure, so that the charity could continue to operate should income and / or expenditure vary adversely. The charity ended the year with cash in unrestricted general funds of £64,444 (a further £5,056 is held in unrestricted designated funds) and the charity is complying with its reserves policy.

Risk Statement

The trustees have reviewed the risks to which a charity such as ours with a few employees is exposed. Appropriate procedures are in place to identify, monitor and review these risks on a regular basis.

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Responsibilities of trustees under company law

The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees’ annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice)

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of its resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approval

This report, which has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies, was approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Aled Jones

Aled Jones (Dec 20, 2024 09:14 GMT)

Aled Jones Date: Dec 20, 2024 Chair of Trustees

Company number: 04280759 Charity number: 1088525

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF

AMMANFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH

('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024 on pages 7 to 16 following, which have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies set out on pages 9 and 10.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Ajay Rajani

Ajay Rajani (Dec 20, 2024 13:13 GMT)

Ajay Rajani FCIE Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage London EC1Y 8AB

Date: Dec 20, 2024

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AMMANFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Note
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Investments
Total income and endowments
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
5
Total expenditure
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
12
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
12		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
134,144
10,997
317
145,458
129,854
129,854
15,604
1,434
17,038
174,754
191,792		 Restricted
Funds
£
21,748
799
-
22,547
16,070
16,070
6,477
(1,434)
5,043
5,699
10,742		 Total
Funds
2024
£
155,892
11,796
317
168,005
145,924
145,924
22,081
-
22,081
180,453
202,534		 Total
Funds
2023
£
120,116
10,638
56
130,811
157,154
157,154
(26,343)
-
(26,343)
206,797
180,453

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing operations.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account required by the Companies Act 2006.

The notes on pages 9 to 16 form part of these accounts.

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AMMANFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2024

Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
7
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
8
Cash at bank and in hand
9
CREDITORS: Amounts falling
due within one year
10
Net current assets / (liabilities)
TOTAL NET ASSETS
FUND BALANCES
12
Unrestricted Funds
General funds
Designated funds
Restricted Funds		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
123,251
123,251
3,774
69,500
73,273
(4,732)
68,541
191,792
63,485
128,307
191,792
-
191,792		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
10,742
10,742
-
10,742
10,742
-
-
-
10,742
10,742		 Total
Funds
2024
£
123,251
123,251
3,774
80,242
84,015
(4,732)
79,283
202,534
63,485
128,307
191,792
10,742
202,534		 Total
Funds
2023
£
127,638
127,638
5,769
49,468
55,238
(2,423)
52,815
180,453
41,958
132,796
174,754
5,699
180,453

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006 however, in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011, the accounts have been examined by an independent examiner and their report has been included in these financial statements.

The directors (who are the charitable company's trustees for the purposes of charity law) acknowledge their responsibilities

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and were signed on its behalf by:

Aled Jones Aled Jones (Dec 20, 2024 09:14 GMT) --------------------------------------Aled Jones - Chair of Trustees

Dec 20, 2024 Date: _______

Company number: 04280759 Charity number: 1088525

The notes on pages 9 to 16 form part of these accounts.

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AMMANFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1 Statutory Information

The charity is a charitable company limited by guarantee and is incorporated in the United Kingdom. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.

2 Accounting Policies

These financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) ("the Charities SORP"), with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland ("FRS 102"), with the Companies Act 2006 and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as set out in FRS 102.

The principles adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below.

a) Going concern

The trustees (who are the charitable company's directors for the purposes of company law) have assessed whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. In particular the trustees have considered the charity's forecasts and projections and the possible implications should projected income and / or expenditure vary unexpectedly. The trustees have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue to operate for the foreseeable future. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.

b) Income

Income including investment income is recognised in the period in which the charity becomes entitled to receipt, the amount receivable can be measured with reasonable certainty, and receipt is probable. For the most part, income is generally recognised when it is received. Income is only deferred when the charity has to fulfil conditions before becoming entitled to it or where the donor has specified that the income is to be expended in a future period.

Income from donations and legacies includes recoverable gift aid. This is recognised when the related donation is received. Gift aid that has not been recovered by the balance sheet date is included as a debtor.

The charity relies on volunteers to carry out many of its activities. However, in accordance with the SORP, the value of these services has not been included in these financial statements as they cannot be reliably measured.

Income from charitable activities represents income receivable from goods, services and facilities supplied in furtherance of the charity's charitable objects. It includes income from church events and from letting facilities for the benefit of the community.

c) Expenditure Expenditure, including irrecoverable VAT, is recognised when it is incurred or, if earlier, when a legal or constructive obligation for a payment arises provided that it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

The charity makes grants to other institutions and individuals to further its charitable objectives. Grants payable are recognised as constructive obligations arise, which is generally when the charity expresses a commitment to the recipient that can be measured reliably and then only to the extent that any conditions associated with the grant are outside of the control of the charity.

The cost of raising funds is not significant and has not been separately disclosed.

Governance costs, which are included in expenditure on charitable activities but are identified separately in the notes to the accounts, includes costs associated with the independent examination of the financial statements, compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements and any other expenditure incurred on the strategic management of the charity.

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors; they include donations received from appeals for specific activities or projects.

e) Tangible fixed assets

Items purchased or donated for the charity's own use are capitalised when the cost of purchased items, or the fair value of donated items, is more than £1,000 and the item is expected to benefit the charity over more than one accounting period. Depreciation is charged on a straight line basis so as to write down the value of each asset to its estimated residual value (if any) over its expected useful economic life. To achieve this objective the following rates of depreciation are charged:

Freehold property Over 50 years after taking account of the building's residual value Equipment Over 4 years

The carrying values of tangible fixed assets are reviewed for impairment in periods when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.

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AMMANFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2 Accounting Policies (continued)

f) Pension scheme arrangements

The charity operates defined contribution pension schemes for its employees. Obligations for contributions to these schemes are recognised as an expense when the liability arises. The assets of these schemes are held separately from those of the charity in independently administered funds.

g) Taxation

The company is a registered charity; it has taken advantage of the various reliefs from taxation available to charities and no tax is payable on the charity's income.

h) Financial instruments

The charity's financial assets and financial liabilities all qualify as basic financial instruments, as defined by FRS102. Creditors and debtors are measured at their expected settlement value (normally the amount of cash that the charity expects to pay or receive).

i) Exemption from preparing a cashflow statement

The charity has taken advantage of an exemption conferred by the Charities SORP and has not prepared a cash flow statement.

j) Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgement

The trustees do not consider that there are any material sources of estimation or uncertainty at the balance sheet date that could result in a material adjustment to the carrying values of assets and liabilities in the next reporting period.

3 Donations and legacies

Donations of cash and similar
Grants receivable
Gift aid receivable
4
Income from charitable activities
Church events
Hall hire
Rental income from foodbank
Other activities
5
Charitable expenditure
a
Costs incurred directly on specific activities
Ministry staff costs including staff development
Ministry costs
Outreach
Mission trips
Routine property related costs (e.g. rent, utilities and cleaning)
Building work to improve accessibility
Depreciation
Grants payable (note 8c)
b
Costs incurred on support & administration
Governance costs
Independent examiner's fee for preparing and examining the accounts
Professional fees
Sundry support costs
Total expenditure		 2024
£
148,595
3,715
3,582
155,892
2024
£
531
1,985
7,760
1,520
11,796
2024
£
75,316
5,962
7,591
-
27,106
-
4,387
120,361
17,854
138,215
2,160
32
5,517
7,709
145,924		 2023
£
113,701
5,780
635
120,116
2023
£
1,015
1,458
7,667
498
10,638
2023
£
74,320
7,886
3,965
2,024
24,515
18,396
4,384
135,490
14,883
150,373
2,040
133
4,607
6,780
157,154

The fee payable to the independent examiner for preparing and examining the accounts was £2,160 (2023: £2,040); in addition the charity paid £125 (2023: £90) to Stewardship for consultancy services.

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AMMANFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

5 Charitable expenditure (continued)

c Grants payable

Grants payable
Institutions
£
Grants for missionary support
2,228
Grants for the relief of poverty
3,366
5,594
The comparatives for the previous year are as follows:
Institutions
£
Grants for missionary support
1,286
Grants for the relief of poverty
500
1,786
The charity's principal grants to institutions comprised:
Ammanford Foodbank
Y Grwp
Grants to institutions for less than £1,000 each
Gross wages and salaries
Social security
Pension costs
Analysis of staff costs, the cost of key management personnel and trustee remuneration		 Individuals
£
9,265
2,996
12,260
Individuals
£
9,846
3,251
13,097
2024
£
3,366
1,000
1,228
5,594
2024
£
67,640
569
2,430
70,638		 2024
£
11,492
6,362
17,854
2023
£
11,132
3,751
14,883
2023
£
-
1,786
1,786
2023
£
68,704
1,025
2,549
72,279

The average monthly number of employees during the year was 3 (2023: 3). Most of the charity's activities are carried out by volunteers.

No staff received salaries at a rate of more than £60,000 per annum.

The charity's key management comprise the trustees and the key staff named on the Company Information page. Total employment benefits payable to key management for the year were as follows:

S Davies, who is a trustee
The following amounts were payable in the previous year:
S Davies, who is a trustee		 Wages &
salaries
31,953
Wages &
salaries
31,953		 Employer
pension
contributions
1,734
Employer
pension
contributions
1,821		 2024
£
33,687
2023
£
33,774

S Davies served as a church leader and received the above payments for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.

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AMMANFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

7 Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 April 2023
Additions
At 31 March 2024
Accumulated depreciation
At 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2024
Net book value
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
8
Debtors
Gift aid receivable
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
9
Cash at Bank and in Hand
Bank operating accounts
Bank deposits
Petty cash
10
Creditors: liabilities falling due within one year
Other creditors
Accruals
Grant obligations		 Freehold
Property
£
200,489
-
200,489
73,228
4,010
77,238
123,251
127,261		 Fixtures,
fittings and
equipment
£
11,710
-
11,710
11,333
377
11,710
-
377
2024
£
228
600
2,946
3,774
2024
£
30,112
49,462
667
80,242
2024
£
1,572
2,160
1,000
4,732		 Total
2024
£
212,199
-
212,199
84,561
4,387
88,948
123,251
127,638
2023
£
3,060
-
2,709
5,769
2023
£
19,430
29,772
267
49,468
2023
£
383
2,040
-
2,423

11 Pension commitments

During the year employer’s pension contributions totalling £2,430 (2023: £2,549) were payable to defined contribution personal pension schemes. At the balance sheet date, the charity owed pension contributions totalling £287 (2023: £283).

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AMMANFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

12 Funds

During the year the movements in the charity's funds were as follows:

Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Closing
balance resources resources in the year balance
2024 2024 2024 2024 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Designated Funds
Tiddlywinks fund 800 721 (649) - 872
Kindness fund 4,735 - - (551) 4,184
Capital fund 127,261 - (4,010) - 123,251
132,796 721 (4,659) (551) 128,307
General Unrestricted Funds 41,958 144,737 (125,195) 1,985 63,485
Total Unrestricted Funds 174,754 145,458 (129,853) 1,434 191,792
Restricted Funds
Funds created to help relieve hardship
Foodbank 2,816 527 (3,343) - -
Kindness 368 2,172 (3,091) 551 -
Christmas Day Meal 626 - (454) - 172
Tairgwath 436 340 (548) -
 229
Rhynew - 1,290 (850) -
 440
Warm Spaces - 2,465 - (2,465) -
Funds created to help support mission
Mission Support 215 - (215) - -
Mission Trip - - - - -
MORE Week - 2,573 (3,052) 479 -
Funds created to help support church ministry
Internship - 7,282 (3,064) - 4,219
Coffee Cake & Company - 799 (675) -
 124
Youth Work 85 73 (109) -
 49
Staff - 3,000 - - 3,000
Giving Day - 2,027 (669) -
 1,358
Other funds
Building 1,152 - - -
 1,152
5,699 22,547 (16,070) (1,434) 10,742
Aggregate of funds 180,453 168,005 (145,923) - 202,534

The transfers referred to above were made for the following reasons:

Analysis of net assets by fund

The assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows:

Tangible fixed assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors falling due within one year		 General
Designated
funds
funds
£
£
-
123,251
3,774
-
64,444
5,056
(4,732)
-
63,485
128,307
Unrestricted Funds		 Restricted
funds
£
-
-

10,742
-
10,742		 2024
£
123,251
3,774
80,242
(4,732)
General
funds
£
-
3,774
64,444
(4,732)
63,485
202,534

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AMMANFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

12 Funds (continued)

In the previous year the movements in the charity's funds were as follows:

Designated Funds
Tiddlywinks fund
Kindness fund
Capital fund
General Unrestricted Funds
Total Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Funds created to help relieve hardship
Foodbank
Kindness
Christmas Day Meal
Ty Bryngwyn
Tairgwath & Rhynew
Funds created to help support mission
Mission Support
Mission Trip
Funds created to help support church ministry
Covid
Internship
Coffee Cake & Company
Youth Work
Other funds
Building
Aggregate of funds		 Opening
balance
2023
£
1,077
4,735
131,271
137,082
44,862
181,944
2,816
2,446
-
-
-
-
-
-
42
-
-
19,548
24,852
206,796		 Incoming
resources
2023
£
498
-
-
498
116,590
117,089
-
1,458
894
464
706
215
1,790
5,780
1,430
486
500
-
13,722
130,811		 Outgoing
resources
2023
£
(776)
-
(4,010)
(4,785)
(119,372)
(124,157)
-
(3,266)
(268)
(500)
(269)
-
(2,024)
(5,780)
(1,527)
(552)
(415)
(18,396)
(32,997)
(157,154)		 Transfers
in the year
2023
£
-
-
-
-
(121)
(121)
-
(270)
-
36
-
-

234
-
55
66
-
121
-		 Closing
balance
2023
£
800
4,735
127,261
132,796
41,958
174,754
2,816
368
626
-
436
215
-
-
-
-

85
1,152
5,699
180,453

Analysis of net assets by fund

In the previous year, the assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows:

Tangible fixed assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors falling due within one year		 General
Designated
funds
funds
£
£
377
127,261
5,769
-
38,235
5,535
(2,423)
-
41,958
132,796
Unrestricted Funds		 Restricted
funds
£
-
-
5,699
-
5,699		 2023
£
127,638
5,769
49,468
(2,423)
General
funds
£
377
5,769
38,235
(2,423)
41,958
180,453

Designated funds

The designated Tiddlywinks fund was created from donations to a ministry for toddlers and their parents.

The designated Kindness fund represents funds set aside by the trustees to help those facing hardship in the local community and supplements a restricted fund created from donations received for the same purpose.

The designated Capital fund represents funds set aside by the trustees in respect of the charity's net investment in property; these funds are not available for general use.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

12 Funds (continued)

Restricted funds

Restricted Hardship funds: Various restricted funds have been created from donations received from supporters to help relieve hardship. This includes donations received to help support a local foodbank, provide financial assistance to those facing hardship in the local community, provide Christmas day meals, help support a local Hospice and help support a community project that finds a home for unwanted items.

Restricted Mission funds: Two restricted funds were created from income received to help support mission and for an overseas mission trip.

Restricted Church ministry funds: Various restricted funds were created from donations received to help support the ministry of the church. This includes a Covid grant received to help meet the cost of rent and utilities during Covid, help meet expenses associated with hosting an intern, provide a space where people in the community could meet together and help support the church's work with young people.

The restricted Building fund was created from grants received to help improve accessibility to the property owned by the church.

13 Transactions with related parties

During the year the charity received £7,650 (2023: £8,001) from Stewardship from monies donated to Stewardship by related parties (which includes trustees, key management and anyone closely connected to them).

Except for the reimbursement of expenses incurred when acting as agent for the charity, or incurred when undertaking employment duties, no expenses (2023: £nil) were paid to (or for) the trustees.

The charity and Ammanford Foodbank (registered charity number 1194085) share a trustee who, as one of three trustees in each of the charities, can exercise significant influence. Ammanford Foodbank is therefore considered to be a related party. During the year the charity paid grants totalling £3,343 (2023: £nil) to Ammanford Foodbank and received rent totalling £7,760 (2023: £7,667) from Ammanford Foodbank.

Except as disclosed in note 6 'Analysis of staff costs', there have been no other transactions with related parties during the year.

14 Members

Each member of the company commits to contribute if the charity is wound up an amount of £10.

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AMMANFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES WITH COMPARATIVES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Note
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Investments
Total income and endowments
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities:
5
Total Expenditure
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
12
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
12		 General
Designated
2024
2024
£
£
134,144
-
10,276
721
317
-
144,737
721
125,195
4,659
125,195
4,659
19,542
(3,938)
1,985
(551)
21,527
(4,489)
41,958
132,796
63,485
128,307
Unrestricted funds		 Restricted
2024
£
21,748
799
-

22,547
16,070
16,070
6,477
(1,434)
5,043
5,699
10,742		 Total
2024
£
155,892
11,796
317
168,005
145,924
145,924
22,081
-
22,081
180,453
202,534		 General
Designated
2023
2023
£
£
106,394
-
10,140
498
56
-
116,590
498
119,372
4,785
119,372
4,785
(2,781)
(4,287)
(121)
-

(2,903)
(4,287)
44,862
137,082
41,958
132,796
Unrestricted funds		 Restricted
2023
£
13,722
-
-

13,722
32,997
32,997
(19,275)
121
(19,154)
24,852
5,699		 Total
2023
£
120,116
10,638
56
130,811
157,154
157,154
(26,343)
-

(26,343)
206,797
180,453

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