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2024-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01 April 2023 Period start date To: 31[st] March 2024 Period end date

Charity name: Hebron Evangelical Church, Dowlais

Charity registration number: 1129362

Objectives and Activities

SORP
reference
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 beneft, in
particular, the activities,
projects or services
identifed 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.
Seniors Cofee 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 confrming Para 1.18 In the matters mentioned in Para 1.18

whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit

the Trustees declare that they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit

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SORP
reference
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 ofcers 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 voluntarybasis
Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference

Summary of the main
achievements of the
charity, identifying the
diference the charity’s
work has made to the
circumstances of its
benefciaries and any
wider benefts 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 and_Holiness_by J.C.
Ryle,
Annual Welsh Night,
Bi-monthly AECW cluster meetings
A week of prayer in March,
A Harvest service,
One-of events,
Preaching seminars
2) Children’s and young people’s
activities

The church had a well-attended Holiday Club (26[th ] March – 28[th ] March) 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 ICE Wales, assemblies at Dowlais and Pant primaries, working with Hope for the Valleys each week with football at the Engine House. 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. Six of the young people also 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 and other local churches. 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 against objectives Para 1.41 Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
fnancial position at the
end of the period		 Para 1.21 The bank balance has decreased by £9k due to
increased expenditure on utilities.
Increased expenditure on maintenance was covered
by a grant of £25k for the refurbishment of the Church
building.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding
reserves stating why
theyare held		 Para 1.22 There is always a risk of signifcant
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 defcit		 Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
goingconcern		 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
Kendal Smith Elder
Robert Bates Finance Officer
Gareth Morgan Deacon
Ian Burgum Deacon
Church members, as per
Church Rules

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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

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

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)

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Kendal Smith
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Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc) Date 27/01/2025

Charity Name HEBRON EVANGELICAL CHURCH, DOWLAIS

Receipts and pa

Period start date

For the period from

01/04/202

Section A Receipts and payments

Unrestricted funds

Restricted funds

to the nearest £

to the nearest £

A1 Receipts

A1 Receipts
Offerings 62,019 -
Missions 6,023 -
Other Income exc Interest 40,095 -
Interest 549 -
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- -
- -
- -
Sub total 108,686 -
A2 Asset and investment sales, etc. - -
**Total receipts ** 108,686 -
A3 Payments
Ministry 46,986 -
Missions 9,811 -
Maintenance 47,670 -
Children's Work
414 -
Other Expenses 13,059 -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
**Sub total ** 117,941 -
A4 Asset and investment purchases, etc.
-
Total payments 117,941
Net of receipts/(payments) - 9,254
A5 Transfers between funds
-
A6 Cash funds last year end
77,262
Cash funds this year end 68,008		 -
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the per

Categories

Details

B1 Cash funds

Current Account Deposit Account High Interest Bond

Total cash funds

(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))

Details

B2 Other monetary assets

Details

B3 Investment assets

Details

B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use

Details

B5 Liabilities

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

Signature

VALUE!

a No (if any)
1129362		 No (if any)
1129362		 CC16a
y
23 To
 Period end date
31/03/2024
Endowment funds
to the nearest £
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to the nearest £
62,019
6,023
40,095
549
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-
-
108,686
-
108,686
46,986
9,811
47,670
414
13,059
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-
-
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117,941		 Last year
to the nearest £
60,155
8,514
40,710
146
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-
-
109,524
-
109,524
- 46,986 45,142
- 9,811 11,147
- 47,670 21,006
- 414 98
- 13,059 4,519
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- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- 117,941 81,913
- - -
- 117,941 81,913
- - 9,254 27,611
- - -
- 77,262 49,651
- 68,008 77,262

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Unrestricted funds

Restricted funds

Endowment funds

to nearest £
48,597
3,873
15,538
68,008
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Unrestricted funds

Restricted funds

Endowment funds

to nearest £
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Print Name Date of approval
Kendal Smith 27/01/2025

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees
On accounts for the year
ended
Set out on pages		 HEBRON EVANGELICAL CHURCH, DOWLAIS HEBRON EVANGELICAL CHURCH, DOWLAIS HEBRON EVANGELICAL CHURCH, DOWLAIS
31st March 2024 Charity no
(if any)		 1129362
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 / 2024.

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:

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: E Williams Date: 28/01/2025 Name: Elisabeth Williams Relevant professional FCCA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Seabourne House, 88 Parc Nant Celyn, Efail Isaf, Pontypridd, CF38 1AJ

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