Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 April 2024 Period start date To: 31[st] March 2025 Period end date
Charity name: Hebron Evangelical Church, Dowlais
Charity registration number: 1129362
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 Christan 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 actvites in relaton to those purposes for the public beneft, in partcular, the actvites, projects or services identfed 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 additon, they seek to put into practce the love, compassion, etc. expected of those who have experienced God’s saving grace. To that end, the following actvites, amongst others, are undertaken: Presentatons of the Christan faith on the church premises at meetngs open to the general public. Meetngs for children and young people on the church premises. Seniors Cofee mornings on the church premises. Lunchtme sessions and tmetabled 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 whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public beneft |
Para 1.18 | In the maters mentoned in Para 1.18 the Trustees declare that they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public beneft |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Grants (regular and emergency) are made to and through organisatons and individuals known to and approved by the church ofcers and members. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
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| Contributon made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Other than the Minister and occasional visitng speakers, all contributons to the actvites of the church and charity are mainly by members of the church on an unpaid and voluntary basis |
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Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identfying 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) Meetngs for worship and the presentaton of the Christan faith: Weekly morning and evening services were held on Sunday and a weekly prayer meetng. In additon to these usual meetngs, the church held: A monthly meetng to discuss_Holiness_by J.C. Ryle, Annual Welsh Night, Bi-monthly AECW cluster meetngs 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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| objectves set | Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s fnancial positon at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Bank Balances have increased by £11k to £79k Income is similar to 23-24 but expenditure has decreased by £22k |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statng why theyare held |
Para 1.22 | There is always a risk of signifcant building costs, so some contngency is required |
| Amount of reserves held |
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| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materiallyin defcit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanaton of any uncertaintes about the charity contnuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| Investment policy and objectves including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A descripton of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Hebron Evangelical Church, Dowlais |
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| 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) |
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| Rev James Allan | Pastor | ||
| 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
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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
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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) Kendal Smith Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
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Date
08/11/2025
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