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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04646479 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1096720
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31st March 2023

for

Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust
Ashmole & Co
Chartered Certified Accountants
Castle House
High Street
Ammanford
Carmarthenshire
SA18 2NB
Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st March 2023

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 7
Independent Examiner's Report 8 to 9
Statement of Financial Activities 10
Balance Sheet 11 to 12
Notes to the Financial Statements 13 to 21
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 22 to 23

Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st March 2023

ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006,present their
reportwiththefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31stMarch2023.Thetrustees have
adoptedtheprovisionsofAccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommended Practice
applicableto charitiespreparingtheiraccountsin accordancewith the FinancialReportingStandard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
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Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st March 2023

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

TheobjectiveistoadvancetheChristianfaithbythepromotionoftheGospeloftheLordJesus throughout
South Wales and to advance the education of young people throughout the City and County of Swansea.
OwnedbySwanseaCityMissionandEducationalTrust,inrecentyearsNicholastonHousebecamethe main
focusandworkofthecharity.Purchasedin1998,overtheyearsofoperationbetween1998and2022, the
Houseofferedvariousretreatsand courses,plus accommodationand spacefor churchand Christiangroups to
stay residentially or just visit for the day.
However,as has been clearlydocumentedin previousannual reports,NicholastonHouse has been in need of a
majorrefurbishments(includingthe need to addresssignificantfire safetyissues)for manyyears,with costs in
excessof£600,000tosimplymaintaintheexistingpremises(i.e.withoutanyexpansiontothespace for
meetings,ministryandbedrooms)Despitebestendeavourstoraisethenecessaryfunds,therequired funds
were not raised.
Therefore,TrusteesofSwanseaCityMission&EducationalTrustconfirmedtheclosureofNicholaston House
on Wednesday, 30 November 2022.
SpeakingtoMembersofSwanseaCityMission&EducationalTrustattheAGMon22October2022,Chair of
Trustees,MrGeoffThomas,said:"TheLordisleadingus,I believe,tobuildacentreintheheartof Swansea.
This will affordus the opportunityto be far moreaccessibleto thosein desperateneed who wouldstruggle to
access our services out on Gower and also to work in partnership with others.
"TherelocationbackintotheheartofSwansea-literally'SwanseaCityMission's:missiontoSwansea'- and
improved accessibility to those in real need, is aligning far more with the original aims of the Trust."
Havingconsideredtheoptionsverycarefullyandprayerfully,TrusteesofSwanseaCityMission& Educational
Trustcharitysincerelybelievethat puttingthe propertyup for sale is in the best interestof the charityand will
helphugelytoresourcesocialneedin and aroundSwanseaCityCentre.Theaimis tostartconversations with
potentialstrategicpartnersto help identifygaps in provisionand provideresourcesto supportexisting services
and provisions, rather than duplicate them.
ThisreroutingfromthepresentbaseonGowerandintotheheartofSwanseaseekstohelpmeeta variety of
socialneedthroughpartnershipswithothersalreadyworkinganddeliveringoutreachservices.It is estimated
thesaleoftheNicholastonHousesitewillreleasesignificantfundstoenabletheresourcingofavariety of
servicestothoseaffectedbyhomelessness,addictionandmentalhealthissues.NicholastonHouseclosed its
doors on 28 November 2022.
Trusteeshavebeenconsultinglocalrealestateandplanningexpertswitha viewtothemosteffectivesale of
the Nicholaston House site, as required by The Charities Act.
Trustees value prayer for God-given wisdom, guidance and direction as the future for the charity unfolds.
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Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st March 2023

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Public benefit

The objectives outlined are clearly aimed at the welfare of the public, being open to all.
TheTrusteeshavereferredtotheCharityCommission'sguidanceonpublicbenefitwhenreviewing the
charity's aims and objectives and planning future activities.
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Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st March 2023

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

Despitethecontinuedchallengespresentedfollowingtheglobalcovid-19pandemic,regularmeetings of
Trustees have taken place during the year.
AttheAGMon22October2022,JimPenberthywasre-appointedasaTrusteeforafurther3-yearterm of
office. Ian Ambrose was also appointed for a 3-year term.
Fromtheperiodofoperationbetween1Apriland28November2022thefollowingactivities were
undertaken:
16 personal retreat breaks
7 prayer and refreshing (prayer ministry) retreats
1 walking retreat (at Easter)
25 group residential retreats and/or away days
3 quiet days
2 themed retreats
4 'prophetic art' courses and/or retreats
Multiple 'Coffee by the Bryn' coffee shop guests
Multiple 'Bryn Room' self catering guests
2 wedding receptions
1 open day
Throughoutthe reportingperiod new team membersjoined at varioustimes to supportthe smooth-running of
the Centreoperations.Ian Ambroseleft in August 2022,but kindly agreed to remainas a co-optedtrustee until
later being appointed at the AGM on 22 October 2022.
Trusteeswishtoexpresstheirheartfeltthanksandgratitudetoallthestaffandvolunteersof Nicholaston
Houseforallthathasbeenachievedduringthistime,andindeedduringthelifetimeNicholastonHouse has
beenoperationalasaChristianRetreatandConferenceCentre,despitetheexceptionalchallenges faced
through covid-19 and with an aging facility in need of a major refurbishment.
Trusteeswishtoacknowledgethecommitmentanddedicationofallthestaffwhocontinuedto work
faithfully, despite being made redundant following the closure of Nicholaston House.
FortherecordTrusteeswishtonotetheirsincerethanksforalltheworkandservicetoSwanseaCity Mission
& EducationalTrust,and its workand ministrythroughNicholastonHouseChristianCentre,faithfully exercised
bystaffandvolunteersoverthe24years-wecantakecomfortinthemanylivesthathavebeenblessed in
many ways as a result.
The following letter was communicated to volunteers on Wednesday, 7
December 2022:
OnbehalfofeveryoneinvolvedwiththeministryandworkofNicholastonHouse,Iwouldliketotake this
opportunity to say a very big 'thank you' for your service as a volunteer.
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Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st March 2023

Togetherwithvolunteersfromacrosstheministryandwork,muchofwhathasbeenachievedhasonly been
madepossiblethanksto peoplelike you - yourwillingnessto serveand offeryourtime,energyand skillshas, I
am very sure, been a blessingto so many.The Trusteesof SwanseaCity Mission& EducationalTrust would like
to acknowledge and give God thanks for all you have done in His glorious service - thank you.
AsIamsureyouareaware,TrusteesofSwanseaCityMission&EducationalTrustconfirmedtheclosure of
NicholastonHouse on Wednesday,November30. The Lord is leading us, I believe,to build a centre in the heart
of Swansea.This will affordus the opportunityto be far more accessibleto those in desperateneed who  would
struggletoaccessourservicesoutonGowerandalsotoworkinpartnershipwithothers.TheTrustees have
thereforeconcludedthatNicholastonHousebesoldandthefundsfromthatsaleputtogooduseby the
charitythroughmissionworkinandaroundSwansea.ThisisnottheendofSwanseaCityMission &
Educational Trust, but a very new beginning facilitating an expansion of ministry in the heart of Swansea.
As Trusteesof SwanseaCity Mission& EducationalTrust,we wouldbe delightedto stay in touchand keep you
informedaboutdevelopments-pleasevisitournewwebsitewhereyoucankeepuptodateandsignup to
receive our new e-newsletter: www.scmet.org.uk
Once again, thank you for your voluntary service - may God bless you abundantly.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

TheHousewelcomedguestsforeightmonthsofthereportingyear,whichhashadanimpacton overall
incomeforthereportingperiod.Repairstoanoldbuilding,verymuchinneedofmajorrefurbishment, were
stillverymucha drainon financialresources,as theyhavebeen forsometimenow.Furthermore,an  increase
infuel,energyandconsumablecostsalsohadanimpactonthefinancialviabilityandsustainability of
Nicholaston House. During this reporting period, redundancy payments were also made to staff.

Reserves policy

SwanseaCityMissionEducationalTrusthasmuchofitsreservestiedupinitsfreeholdproperty (Nicholaston
House) and the maintenance thereof.
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Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st March 2023

FUTURE PLANS

TheTrusteeshaveconcludedthatNicholastonHousebe soldandthefundsfromthatsaleputtogooduse by
thecharitythroughmissionworkinandaroundSwansea.ThisisnottheendofSwanseaCityMission &
Educational Trust, but a very new beginning facilitating an expansion of ministry in the heart of Swansea.
Attheendof2022itbecameapparentlyobvioustoTrusteesthatGodwasbringingthemissional ministry
work of NicholastonHouse to a close after some 24 years and desiredthat SwanseaCity Mission&  Educational
Trustworkcloselywithothersin theCityofSwansea.It hasbeena blessingandconfirmationtohave already
beenabletoassistothercharitableoperations,withobjectivessimilartoourown,aheadofthe anticipated
sale of Nicholaston House.
AnumberofexcitingandevidentlyGod-incidenceshavetakenplacesincetheclosureofNicholaston House.
Firstly,TrusteeswereapproachedbyAllNationsChurchinSwanseawithaviewtoassistingthem with
equipmentand furniturefor their new Swanseacentrallocationin OxfordStreet.After Trusteesmet with their
TrusteesandLeadershipitwasconcludedthatSwanseaCityMission&EducationalTrustwouldsupport their
operations as a missional church by way of loaning them coffee shop equipment and furniture.
Furthermore,itemsthatmightotherwisehavebeendisposedof as 'scrap'havebeendonatedto Rough Edges
inSwansea-thisisafundraisingcharitablearmofZac'sPlaceinSwanseathatprovidesaplaceofrefuge to
those in need.
TrusteesareveryexcitedaboutthefutureandplansthatGodappearstohaveforthenewdirection and
missionalworkofSwanseaCityMission&EducationalTrust-thereareplanstomeetwithothersin the
comingsmonthswithaviewtoestablishingastrategyforthecharityoncethesaleofNicholastonHouse has
been completed.
A new identity- a new logo and brandingfor the charitywas commissionedand completedby 'Ginger & Tall' in
Swansea(specialistsin graphicdesign,websitesanddigital,printanddistributionforcharities, not-for-profits,
and organisations). Details of the new logo can be found at https://www.scmet.org.uk/our-new-look/.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charityis controlledby its governingdocument,memorandumand articlesincorporated24 January 2003,
and constitutes a limited company limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

Organisational structure

TheTrusteeshavenoformaltrainingproceduresinplaceandrelyontheirindividualspecialities and
professionaltraining.All majordecisionsrelatingto services,staffingand policyare madeby the Trustees who
holdregularmeetingsanddiscussions.Daytodayrunningoftheestablishmentisdelegatedto The
Operations/House Manager who meet regularly with the Trustees.

Related parties

TheTrusteeprovidedthecharitywithaloantoassistwithcashflowissues,atthe31stMarch2023the loan
balance was £11,000, no interest has been paid by the charity for this loan.
During the 2022 year a trustees gave a donation of £2,000 to the charity.
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Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st March 2023

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number

04646479 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1096720

Registered office

Nicholaston House
Penmaen
Gower
Swansea
SA3 2HL

Trustees

His Hon M R Burr
J C Penberthy
G J Thomas
J D Jones
J Probert (resigned 14.6.23)
E Fok (resigned 22.10.22)
I Ambrose (appointed 22.10.22)

Company Secretary

J D Jones

Independent Examiner

D.M.T Gould B.A (Hons), F.C.C.A
Ashmole & Co
Chartered Certified Accountants
Castle House
High Street
Ammanford
Carmarthenshire
SA18 2NB

Solicitors

Messrs Beor Wilson Lloyd, incorporating Peter Williams & Co, Swansea.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 21st December 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
G J Thomas - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust ('the Company')

IreporttothecharitytrusteesonmyexaminationoftheaccountsoftheCompanyfortheyear ended
31st March 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

Asthecharity'strusteesoftheCompany(andalsoitsdirectorsforthepurposesofcompanylaw)you are
responsibleforthepreparationoftheaccountsinaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheCompanies Act
2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Havingsatisfiedmyselfthattheaccountsof theCompanyarenotrequiredtobe auditedunderPart16of the
2006Act and areeligibleforindependentexamination,I reportin respectof myexaminationof your charity's
accountsascarriedoutunderSection145oftheCharitiesAct2011('the2011Act').Incarryingout my
examinationIhavefollowedtheDirectionsgivenbytheCharityCommissionunderSection145(5)(b)of the
2011 Act.
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Independent examiner's statement

I have completedmy examination.I confirmthat no mattershave come to my attentionin connectionwith 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)).

Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermattersinconnectionwiththeexaminationto which
attentionshouldbedrawninthisreportinordertoenableaproperunderstandingoftheaccountsto be
reached.
D.M.T Gould B.A (Hons), F.C.C.A
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Ashmole & Co
Chartered Certified Accountants
Castle House
High Street
Ammanford
Carmarthenshire
SA18 2NB
22nd December 2023
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Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Statement of Financial Activities

for the Year Ended 31st March 2023

31.3.23
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
Notes
£
£
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
44,713
-
44,713
Charitable activities
Christian Retreat & Ministry; B&B &
Conference Centre
142,828
-
142,828
Other trading activities
2
639
-
639
Investment income
3
8
-
8
Other income
-
-
-
Total
188,188
-
188,188
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Christian Retreat & Ministry; B&B &
Conference Centre
184,347
-
184,347
Net gains on investments
-
1,078,284
1,078,284
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
3,841
1,078,284
1,082,125
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
673,009
63,107
736,116
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
676,850
1,141,391
1,818,241
31.3.22
Total
funds
£
93,666
121,406
751
-
16,310
232,133
261,446
-
(29,313)
765,429
736,116
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Balance Sheet

31st March 2023

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
8
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
9
Debtors
10
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
11
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year
12
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
15
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Unrestricted
funds
£
878,663
-
2,515
-
2,515
(75,410)
(72,895)
805,768
(128,918)
676,850
Restricted
funds
£
1,139,181
-
2,185
25
2,210
-
2,210
1,141,391
-
1,141,391
31.3.23
Total
funds
£
2,017,844
-
4,700
25
4,725
(75,410)
(70,685)
1,947,159
(128,918)
1,818,241
676,850
1,141,391
1,818,241
31.3.22
Total
funds
£
898,877
7,120
16,725
5,163
29,008
(45,793)
(16,785)
882,092
(145,976)
736,116
673,009
63,107
736,116
Thecharitablecompanyis entitledtoexemptionfromauditunderSection477of theCompaniesAct2006 for
the year ended 31st March 2023.
The membershavenot requiredthe companyto obtainan auditof its financialstatementsfor the year ended
31st March 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The notes form part of these financial statements
continued...
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Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Balance Sheet - continued

31st March 2023

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicableto charitable
companies subject to the small companies regime.
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissue on
21st December 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:
G J Thomas - Trustee
J D Jones - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31st March 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financialstatementsof the charitablecompany,which is a public benefitentityunder FRS 102,  have
been preparedin accordancewith the CharitiesSORP(FRS 102)'Accountingand Reportingby Charities:
StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsin accordance
with the FinancialReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and Republicof Ireland(FRS 102)(effective 1
January2019)',FinancialReportingStandard102'The FinancialReportingStandardapplicablein the UK
andRepublicofIreland'andtheCompaniesAct2006.Thefinancialstatementshavebeen prepared
under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.

Income

All incomeis recognisedin the Statementof FinancialActivitiesoncethe charityhas entitlementto the
funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilitiesare recognisedas expenditureas soon as there is a legal or constructiveobligation committing
thecharitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequired in
settlementand the amountof the obligationcan be measuredreliably.Expenditureis accountedfor on
an accrualsbasisand has been classifiedunderheadingsthataggregateall costrelatedto the category.
Wherecostscannotbedirectlyattributedtoparticularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedto activities
on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Stocks

Stocksare valuedat the lowerof costand net realisablevalue,aftermakingdue allowancefor obsolete
and slow moving items.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestrictedfundscanbeusedinaccordancewiththecharitableobjectivesatthediscretionof the
trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthe charity.
Restrictionsarisewhenspecifiedbythedonororwhenfundsareraisedforparticular restricted
purposes.
Furtherexplanationofthenatureandpurposeofeachfundisincludedinthenotestothe financial
statements.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

RentalspaidunderoperatingleasesarechargedtotheStatementofFinancialActivitiesona straight
line basis over the period of the lease.
continued...
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Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st March 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitablecompanyoperatesa definedcontributionpensionscheme.Contributionspayableto the
charitablecompany'spensionschemeare chargedto the Statementof FinancialActivitiesin the period
to which they relate.

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
31.3.23 31.3.22
£ £
Shop & resource sales 639 751
3. INVESTMENT INCOME
31.3.23 31.3.22
£ £
Deposit account interest 8 -

4. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
31.3.23 31.3.22
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 1,848 14,416
Other operating leases 450 1,029

5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees'remunerationor otherbenefitsfor the year ended 31st March2023nor for the
year ended 31st March 2022.

Trustees' expenses

Therewerenotrustees'expensespaidfortheyearended31stMarch2023norfortheyear ended
31st March 2022.
continued...
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Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st March 2023

6. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
Administrative and Management
General Assistants
Catering
General Assistants (casual)
Ministry support
31.3.23
2
1
2
5
2
12
31.3.22
2
1
2
5
2
12
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

7. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
93,666
Charitable activities
Christian Retreat & Ministry; B&B &
Conference Centre
121,406
Other trading activities
751
Other income
16,310
Total
232,133
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Christian Retreat & Ministry; B&B &
Conference Centre
256,908
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(24,775)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
697,784
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
4,538
(4,538)
67,645
Total
funds
£
93,666
121,406
751
16,310
232,133
261,446
(29,313)
765,429
continued...
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Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

for the Year Ended 31st March 2023

7.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted
funds
£
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
673,009
8.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Improvements
Freehold
to
property
property
£
£
COST OR VALUATION
At 1st April 2022
857,836
63,881
Additions
-
-
Revaluations
1,078,284
-
At 31st March 2023
1,936,120
63,881
DEPRECIATION
At 1st April 2022
34,312
3,834
Charge for year
-
-
Revaluation adjustments
(34,312)
(3,834)
At 31st March 2023
-
-
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st March 2023
1,936,120
63,881
At 31st March 2022
823,524
60,047
Cost or valuation at 31st March 2023 is represented by:
Improvements
Freehold
to
property
property
£
£
Valuation in 2022
1,078,284
-
Cost
857,836
63,881
1,936,120
63,881
7.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted
funds
£
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
673,009
8.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Improvements
Freehold
to
property
property
£
£
COST OR VALUATION
At 1st April 2022
857,836
63,881
Additions
-
-
Revaluations
1,078,284
-
At 31st March 2023
1,936,120
63,881
DEPRECIATION
At 1st April 2022
34,312
3,834
Charge for year
-
-
Revaluation adjustments
(34,312)
(3,834)
At 31st March 2023
-
-
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st March 2023
1,936,120
63,881
At 31st March 2022
823,524
60,047
Cost or valuation at 31st March 2023 is represented by:
Improvements
Freehold
to
property
property
£
£
Valuation in 2022
1,078,284
-
Cost
857,836
63,881
1,936,120
63,881
Restricted
funds
£
63,107
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
58,701
4,385
-
63,086
43,395
1,848
-
45,243
17,843
15,306
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
-
63,086
63,086
Total
funds
£
736,116
Totals
£
980,418
4,385
1,078,284
2,063,087
81,541
1,848
(38,146)
45,243
2,017,844
898,877
Totals
£
1,078,284
984,803
2,063,087
Total
funds
£
736,116
The freehold property was valued on an open market basis on 1st December 2022 by Dawsons.
continued...
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Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

for the Year Ended 31st March 2023

9.
STOCKS
Stocks
10.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other debtors
Tax & Social security
Gift aid claims
VAT
11.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 13)
VAT
Other creditors
Loan from Trustees
Accrued expenses
31.3.23
£
-
31.3.23
£
2,202
2,071
427
-
4,700
31.3.23
£
57,707
437
1,266
11,000
5,000
75,410
31.3.22
£
7,120
31.3.22
£
2,307
559
13,296
563
16,725
31.3.22
£
20,157
-
21,205
-
4,431
45,793
continued...
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Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

for the Year Ended 31st March 2023

12.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
Bank loans (see note 13)
13.
LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank overdrafts
Bank loans
Amounts falling due between two and five years:
Bank loans - 2-5 years
Amounts falling due in more than five years:
Repayable by instalments:
Bank loans more 5 yr by instal
14.
SECURED DEBTS
The following secured debts are included within creditors:
Bank loans
31.3.23
£
128,918
31.3.23
£
39,670
18,037
57,707
60,979
67,939
31.3.23
£
146,955
31.3.22
£
145,976
31.3.22
£
145,976
31.3.22
£
-
20,157
20,157
76,512
69,464
31.3.22
£
166,133
31.3.22
£
-
20,157
20,157
76,512
Bank borrowings are secured by means of a charge over the charities freehold property.
continued...
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Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

for the Year Ended 31st March 2023

15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

At 1.4.22
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
673,009
Restricted funds
Share capital by guarantee
850
Property Development Fund
62,257
Revaluation Reserve
-
63,107
TOTAL FUNDS
736,116
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
Resources
resources
expended
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
188,188
(184,347)
Restricted funds
Revaluation Reserve
-
-
TOTAL FUNDS
188,188
(184,347)
Net
movement
in funds
£
3,841
-
-
1,078,284
1,078,284
1,082,125
Gains and
losses
£
-
1,078,284
1,078,284
At
31.3.23
£
676,850
850
62,257
1,078,284
1,141,391
1,818,241
Movement
in funds
£
3,841
1,078,284
1,082,125
continued...
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Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st March 2023

15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Share capital by guarantee
Property Development Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Property Development Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.4.21
£
697,784
850
66,795
67,645
765,429
as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
232,133
-
232,133
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.3.22
£
£
(24,775)
673,009
-
850
(4,538)
62,257
(4,538)
63,107
(29,313)
736,116
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(256,908)
(24,775)
(4,538)
(4,538)
(261,446)
(29,313)

Designated Fund

Property Development Fund

Specified donations received towards planned property developments.

Restricted Funds

SDF Fund

Grant received for maintenance and upkeep property gardens and grounds.

Revaluation Reserves

continued...
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Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st March 2023

15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A restricted fund in relation to the the revaluation of the property, Nicholston House.

16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

Duringtheperiodthreetrusteesprovidedloanstothecharitytoassistwithcashflowissues. The
balance owing owing at the period end date amounted to £11,000.These loans are interest free.
During the 2022 year a trustee made a donation of £2,000 to the charity.

17. GOING CONCERN

Thecharity'strusteesandmanagementhaveassessedtheCharity'sfinancialpositionfollowingthe last
accountingyear.TheCharityiscurrentlyofferingitspropertyforsaletogeneratedsufficientfunds to
continueitsactivitiesoverfutureperiods.TheTrustee'sbelievethatthecharityisagoingconcern and
its accounts have been prepared under this basis.
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Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31st March 2023
31.3.23 31.3.22
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations & Gifts 39,071 80,417
Gift aid 5,642 13,249
44,713 93,666
Other trading activities
Shop & resource sales 639 751
Investment income
Deposit account interest 8 -
Charitable activities
Christian Retreat & Ministry;B &B Conference
Centre Income 142,828 121,406
Other income
Government grant - 16,310
Total incoming resources 188,188 232,133
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Wages 104,283 81,595
Social security - 718
Pensions 1,964 3,161
Rates and water 2,756 4,500
Insurance 3,598 2,689
Light and heat 16,076 14,669
Food & consumables 36,736 29,017
Travelling and motor 252 618
Speaker fees 2,929 4,980
Repairs & maintenance 10,197 41,252
Carried forward 178,791 183,199
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Swansea City Mission & Educational Trust

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

Charitable activities
Brought forward
Event costs
Staff training
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Bank loan interest and charges
Support costs
Management
Wages
Pensions
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Advertising
Sundries
Professional fees & IT costs
Subscriptions & licences
Finance
Other operating leases
Governance costs
Accountancy & Bookkeeping
Total resources expended
Net income/(expenditure)
for the Year Ended 31st March 2023
31.3.23
31.3.22
£
£
178,791
183,199
1,229
691
-
1,739
(36,298)
14,416
8,523
5,882
152,245
205,927
12,533
26,220
1,170
2,612
1,895
1,808
907
1,237
1,205
1,537
115
104
6,704
13,227
1,113
1,518
25,642
48,263
450
1,029
6,010
6,227
184,347
261,446
3,841
(29,313)
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