2023-03-31-accounts - Hebron Evangelical Church, Dowlais

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01 April 2022 Period start date To: 31[st] March 2023 Period end date

Charity name: Hebron Evangelical Church, Dowlais

Charity registration number: 1129362

Objectives and Activities

Objectives and Activities
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Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	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
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	The members of the church have covenanted together in part to seek earnestly to spread the gospel of God’s grace, persuading people to 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 who have experienced God’s saving grace. To that end, the following activities, amongst others, are undertaken: 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. Sessions for ‘Toddlers’ and Seniors Coffee mornings on the church premises. Lunchtime sessions and timetabled classes for children in local primary schools. Provision of money and/or goods for the relief of spiritual and physical need, e.g. poverty and famine relief, both chronic and acute.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	In the matters mentioned in Para 1.17 and 1.19 the Trustees declare that they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit

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Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	Grants (regular and emergency) are made to and through organisations and individuals known to and approved by the church officers and members.
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Other than the Minister and occasional visiting speakers, all contributions to the activities of the church and charity are mainly by members of the church on an unpaid and voluntary basis
Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	1) Meetings for worship and the presentation of the Christian faith: Weekly morning and evening services were held on Sunday and a weekly prayer meeting. In addition to these usual meetings, the church held: A monthly meeting to discuss Pilgrim’s Progress, Annual Welsh Night, Bi-monthly AECW cluster meetings A week of prayer in March. Toddler group every Monday, A Harvest service, One-off events, Preaching seminars During 2022-23 additional members were added to the church. 2) Children’s and young people’s activities

There are 5 main workers involved in Toddlers. Numbers have averaged 18 to 25 per week. The church had a well-attended Holiday Club (3[rd] – 6[th] April) where over 40 children from the community came along. Children continue to meet for Sunday School. The church continues to reach out to children and young people through the work of Toddlers and ICE Wales, assemblies at Dowlais and Pant primaries, working with Hope for the Valleys each week with football at the Engine House and a visit to Cyfartha High School as part of the GSUS live initiative. The church also visited Pant Primary and Dowlais Primary for a day of Sports ministry. The young people of the church have attended the monthly Youth Links. Some attended some of the Younite meetings organised by churches in Cardiff. Six of the young people attended the Good News Autumn Camp. 3) Voluntary contributions: The church received generous donations towards many good causes supported by the church, such as Romanian Ministries, Morning Star Children’s Centre (South Africa, for children with HIV/AIDS), and Christian missionary societies such as the Africa Inland Mission, the European Missionary Fellowship, London Seminary, UFM, Barnabas Fund. 4) Community involvement A Seniors coffee morning continues to be well attended by member of the community. As in previous years, nearly two thousand copies of a coloured wall calendar were distributed to homes in the area.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41
	Para 1.41

Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The bank balance has increased by £28k because of increased weekly giving. Income tax refund has increased as since covid restrictions have ended; we have again been able to make a claim on cash donations. During 2022-23 the church received 4 large donations amounting to £30k to support the church’s work. A grant of £9k was obtained for the repair of a wall within the grounds. The repair was carried out at a cost of £11k.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhytheyare held	Para 1.22	There is always a risk of significant building costs, so some contingency is required
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuingas agoingconcern	Para 1.23

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Trust
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Designated by Church Rules

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	Hebron is an independent Baptist church, governed by the elders in accordance with the Church Rules.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	The Managing Trustees of the Charity are appointed according to office held in the church, as specified in the Church Rules.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	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
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Hebron Evangelical Church, Dowlais
Other name the charity uses	Hebron, Dowlais
Registered charity number	1129362

Charity’s principal address	High Street Caeharris Merthyr Tydfi CF48 3PH

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
Rev James Allan	Pastor
Eric Kelly	Elder
Philip Cushen	Elder	To March 2023
Kendal Smith	Elder
Robert Bates	Finance Officer
Gareth Morgan	Deacon		Church members, as per Church Rules
Ian Burgum	Deacon

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	Kendal Smith
	Trustee
	25/01/2024
	25/01/2024

	Charity Name HEBRON EVANGELICAL CHURCH, DOWLAIS	Charity Name HEBRON EVANGELICAL CHURCH, DOWLAIS	Charity Name HEBRON EVANGELICAL CHURCH, DOWLAIS	No (if any) 1129362	CC16a
	For the period from	Period start date 01/04/2022	To	Period end date 31/03/2023

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £	Restricted funds to the nearest £	Endowment funds to the nearest £	Total funds to the nearest £	Last year to the nearest £
Offerings	60,155	-	-	60,155	54,922
Missions	8,514	-	-	8,514	8,989
Other Income exc Interest	40,710	-	-	40,710	7,514
Interest	146	-	-	146	6
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*Sub total*	109,524	-	-	109,524	71,430
A2 Asset and investment sales, etc. *Total receipts* A3 Payments
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					71,430

Ministry	45,142				43,209
Missions	11,147				10,291
Maintenance	21,006				10,923
Children's Work	98				25
Other Expenses	4,519				3,158
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**Sub total **	81,913				67,605
A4 Asset and investment purchases, etc. *Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
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					67,605

	27,611				3,825
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	49,651				45,826
	77,262				49,651

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Details	Unrestricted funds to nearest £	Restricted funds to nearest £	Endowment funds to nearest £
Current Account	47,926	-	-
Deposit Account	3,832	-	-
High Interest Bond	25,503	-	-
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) *Total cash funds* Details Details Details Details Signature	77,262	-	-
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			Date of approval
	KendalSmith		25/01/2024

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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees

Report to the trustees HEBRON EVANGELICAL CHURCH, DOWLAIS On accounts for the year 31[st] March 2023 Charity no 1129362 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 and 2 of the Receipts and Payments Accounts

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 03 / 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records.

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.

Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):	E Williams	26/01/2024

	Elisabeth Williams

	FCCA

Address: Seabourne House, 88 Parc Nant Celyn, Efail Isaf, Pontypridd, CF38 1AJ

Oct 2018

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