## **Trustees' Annual Report for the period** Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year **From** 01 April 2020 **To** 31 March 2021 ## Section A Reference and administration details **Charity name** Hebron Evangelical Church, Dowlais **Other names charity is known by** Hebron, Dowlais **Registered charity number (if any)** 1129362 **Charity's principal address** High Street Caeharris Merthyr Tydfil **Postcode** CF48 3PH ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Rev James Allan Chairman
2 Mr Eric Kelly
3 Mr Philip Cushen
4 Mr Kendal Smith
5 Mr Robert Bates
6 Mr Gareth Morgan Church members, as per Church Rules
7 Mr Jeremai Smith Church members, as per Church Rules
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## **Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)** **Name Dates acted if not for whole year** March **2012** **TAR** 1 **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address** ## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** **Section B Structure, governance and management** Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted Constitution Trust (eg. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods Designated by Church Rules (eg. appointed by, elected by) ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about: policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; structure and any wider network with which the charity works; Hebron is an independent Baptist church, governed by the elders in accordance with the Church Rules. The Managing Trustees of the Charity are appointed according to office held in the church, as specified in the Church Rules. The church is a member of the Associating Evangelical Churches of Wales, which provides close links on a local, regional and all-Wales level. Close links are also maintained with the Evangelical Movement of Wales. - relationship with any related parties; t major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. ## **Section C Objectives and activities** **Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document** The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Dowlais and the surrounding neighbourhood; and such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the Managing Trustees further the work of the Church. March **2012** **TAR** 2 In the following matters the Trustees declare that they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. The members of the church have covenanted together in part to seek believe in Jesus Christ as their only Lord and Saviour. In addition, they seek to put into practice the love, compassion, etc. expected of those activities, amongst others, are undertaken: **Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)** Presentations of the Christian faith on the church premises at meetings open to the general public. Meetings for children and young people on the church premises Lunchtime sessions and timetabled classes for children in local primary schools. Re Donation of money and/or goods for the relief of spiritual and physical need, e.g. poverty and famine relief, both chronic and acute. ## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** Other than the Minister and occasional visiting speakers, all contributions to the activities of the church and charity are by members of the church (and a few non-members) on an unpaid and voluntary basis. Grants (regular and emergency) are made to and through organisations and individuals known to and approved by the church officers and members. You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: - policy on grantmaking; - policy programme related investment; - contribution made by volunteers. March **2012** **TAR** 3 Section D Achievements and performance |**Summary of the main**
**achievements of the charity**
**during the year**|The appearance and spread of Covid-19 within the UK, along with the
various restrictions imposed by UK and Welsh governments, had very
great effects upon the life and ministry of the church. No meetings on our
premises were held until 26th July, when Sunday worship services
(morning only at first) resumed, with further gaps during the
October/November
firebreak
and December
lockdown
. These services
were conducted with the required restrictions (2m distancing, etc.) in
place. Other than these Sunday services, no other meetings were held
(Toddlers groups, Coffee Mornings, etc.) due to compulsory restrictions
and other practical considerations. During the period when no meetings
were held on the premises, recourse was had to
services
recorded by
the Minister of the church at home, which were uploaded to YouTube,
and also made available in audio form, accessible via landline telephone,
for those without internet access. It was notable that the numbers of
viewers
and
listeners
were far higher than the normal congregational
attendance.
Persistent efforts were made to have a telephone line installed so that
live streaming
could take place from the premises, with new equipment
purchased to enable that streaming once an internet connection was
established. Unfortunately, by the time these things were in place, there
was another
lockdown
, meaning that it was thought to be inappropriate
to have even a small group on the premises to
live stream
. Only when
services were once again permitted was it possible to broadcast services
live from the premises.
When Sunday meetings did take place, no singing took place, with
recordings from past meetings being played as an inferior but necessary
substitute.
1 Meetings for worship and the presentation of the Christian faith:
As indicated above, there were severe limitations on our Sunday
meetings, with some not able or willing to attend even when this was
permissible. Older members in particular were concerned to remain
isolated during the pandemic, or were unhappy to attend with all windows
left open and face-coverings required.
In order to minimise meetings on the premises, the main prayer meeting
took place using Zoom Meetings. Despite many older members only
being able to join via their landline telephones, it continued to be well
attended
, with three members also praying together on Saturday
evenings by telephone.
It was thought impracticable to meet monthly to study and discuss
s Catechism, either in the building or online.
:
Towards the end of 2020, occasional Zoom mid-week meetings for young
people took place, with some recorded material placed on YouTube in
lieu of Sunday school.
The schools work under the auspices of I.C.E. Wales, could not take
place on school premises, largely due to the closure and subsequent
irregular opening of schools. As a substitute, I.C.E. Wales provided
recorded material to be used as required by schools.
In addition, just before Christmas, the Minister placed some appropriate
recorded material on YouTube for our local school.
were unable to meet throughout the year. As there
were consequently no voluntary contributions made, the church funds| |---|---| March **2012** **TAR** 4 Section D Achievements and performance were used to donate to Morning for the sponsorship of a little boy. Our usual Easter Holiday Club could not be held on the premises, but the minister produced a Virtual Holiday Club on YouTube, for 6th-9th April. 3 Voluntary contributions: Because there was a very long period when services could not be held on the premises, it was expected that weekly giving would decrease, as many older members, without access to online giving, and attending only irregularly even when meetings were permitted, were unable to give in cash as they were accustomed to. However, instead, weekly giving actually increased. Members and others still donated generously towards the good causes supported by the church, such as Support for Romania, Morning Star entre (South Africa, for children with HIV/AIDS), and Christian missionary societies such as the Africa Inland Mission, the European Missionary Fellowship, UFM, Barnabas Fund, etc., though the giving decreased in comparison with normal years, probably because the majority is normally donated via monthly collections. 4 Community involvement The monthly coffee mornings and weekly English conversation classes could not take place. As in previous years, nearly two thousand copies of a coloured wall calendar were distributed to homes in the area, with the distribution made this year by a delivery firm, rather than by our members. No meetings could be held , but a video was delivered, as very much a second-best alternative. March **2012** **TAR** 5 Spctinn E Financial review Brief statement of the chArity's policy on r￿￿r¥I Detalls of any lunds materfally in deficit Further financial revlaw detalls (Optlonal infomiatlon) You may choose to indude additional infomiation, whe relevant about: the charity's principal sources of fund5 (inGluding any fundrai8ing)', how expenditure has supported the key obj'ectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investrnent policy adopted Section F Other optional information Sectioii G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the Charlty's trustses Slgnature(8) Full name(s) Position leg Secretary. Chalr, ete) Philip Leslie Cu8hen Eric Kelly Elder Elder Dats TAR March 2012 **----- Start of picture text -----**
Charity Name No (if any)
HEBRON EVANGELICAL CHURCH, DOWLAIS 1129362
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/04/2020 31/03/2021
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Offerings 54,688 - - 54,688 51,217
Missions 4,861 - - 4,861 7,927
Other Income exc Interest 6,830 - - 6,830 3,444
Interest 19 - - 19 109
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- - - - -
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- - - - -
Sub total 66,398 - - 66,398 62,696
A2 Asset and investment
sales, etc. - - - - -
Total receipts 66,398 - - 66,398 62,696
A3 Payments
Ministry
43,074 - - 43,074 47,449
Missions
4,861 - - 4,861 8,259
Maintenance
5,653 - - 5,653 9,680
Children's Work
300 - - 300 492
Other Expenses
2,359 - - 2,359 5,899
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- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
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Sub total 56,247 - - 56,247 71,780
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, etc. - - - - -
Total payments 56,247 - - 56,247 71,780
Net of receipts/(payments) 10,150 - - 10,150 - 9,084
A5 Transfers between funds
- - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 35,676 - - 35,676 44,760
Cash funds this year end 45,826 - - 45,826 35,676
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period UAfv¥tvict•d fvnd• R•8trietsd fundj r••t£ Endowmtnt fund¥ 81 Cash funds CvThèntAtttynl 16,642 3,82S Hvjh InterngtBon 2S.3S9 Total eash fvnd$ 44126 Unr•strlet•d funds nwr••tE Endowrn•nt nd• to nMr••lÈ lund¥ B2 Oth•r monotAry "- <444 Cunntvalu• Fundlts*th B4 Asg•ts r•talnod lor the charfty's own use Fwndto*thleh kni•urtdN• Vthèr*du• thte of roval oh bqhawol￿ltro I￿t SiJnatute Print Narne I CHARITY COMMISSION I FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Independent examinerf8 report on the accounts Reputl Iv tli¥ tTu¥iee&l members of ZK. Illq3ts1 On accounts for thè ￿r Charity no {rf anyl Setout on pa385 l tro-l I reporl to the trustees on my examination of Éhe accounts of the chanty Iyhe Trusfi for the year ended Responsibilitles and basis of re￿)rt AS Ihe charty's trI￿ee￿, you are fvi tli¥ yiepaiation of the accounts in aceordance wth the requirements of the Challtres ACI ￿17 1.the Aeri. I rep)rt in iesi*ct of my examinth.on ofthe Trusfs accounts carried out IindAr Section 14fj nf théa ?fl11 Art 2nd in carrying out my examinab"on. I have followed al the apF4lCa￿e Directior6 given by tha Chanty Commission under section 1445llbl ol the Act. Independent examlnefs statemenl tfhe charity's g1055 income e250,000 and l an7 qualtfi¢d to undertake the examinatron by LEing a qualified member ot Iinsen name of aWicatrfè listed tKxtyll. Dg18t81 l ap￿Icable. I have cornt￿eted my examination. I confirm tral no material rnattets havp. r.rJmp. tr) my attAntinn connÈcbon with the examinatron lother h8n that Glsclosed bdow'l whch giv8s m& cause to believe th8t in. any material respect.. the aecounts.ng record5 wero not kept in accordance sèction 130 of the ch6rit.ea Ac*," or . 1he accoums dld not a(wid ￿1th thE 4Lwuiits"Iiy i¥wKds"". or . the accounts did not comply ￿1th the applicat4e requirements conceining the fom and content of accounts set out in the Chantes IAccounts and Rewrtsl RegLJlations 2008 other than any roquirgmèntthat thp ar.trniintA ovp. a'true and fair, view which i- not a matter con?id&rèd ae part of an Indapknd•nt ex8mination I have no concerns and have corne a¢ross no other matters In connection wlh the ex3minabon to ￿1¢￿ attenlon should De arawn in this rèrK)rt in order to enatle a proper understandng of the 8ccounls to be reathed. ' P18888 d818tè th8 words in t￿ bracke18 rf1￿y do not apply. Signed: Name.. Relevant professional qualificationl51 or Ix¥ly Irf any)". Address.. Only complete if the exatniner needs to highlight tnaterial matters of c£)neern l$ee CC32, Independent examin*"on of charity &£ounts". olrections and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the exarniner wishes to disclose.