CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1131490 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Unaudited Financial Statements 31 December 2025 CARSTON ETL Chartered accountants 1st Floor, Tudor House 16 Cathedral Road Cardiff CF119LJ Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Financial Statements Year ended 31 December 2025 Page Trustees, annual report Independent examiner's report to the trustees 24 Statement of financial activities 25 Statement of financial position 26 Notes to the financial statements 27 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees. Annual Report Year ended 31 December 2025 The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity forthe year ended 31 December2025. INTRODUCTION FROM THE MINISTRY TEAM This annual report is a practical document containing data and reports that are an important part of our accountability as a charity. We have significant Iruslee responsibilities and il is right that we are held lo account by the Diocese of Llandaff and the Charity Commission. A great deal of work has gone into the preparation of accounts and reports, with people across our Ministry Area giving generously of their time and talents in this work. Thank you. This report also speaks of mission and the work of the Holy Spirit along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. Our 12 churches are beacons of faith and hope, drawing together local communities as well as welcoming visitors and pilgrims on their journey. Strong partnerships exist across our Ministry Area, including partner working with schools, care homes, civic bodies, local businesses and throughout the local agricultural community. There are also partnerships with charities committed to supporting good mental health and domestic abuse, as well as established work shared with the organisalions such as the Mothers Union. All this combines with our patterns of prayer, worship and pastoral care mark out a unique role for the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area, in our commitment lo serve the people in our care, both within and beyond our regular congregations. 2025 has given us much to celebrate, with patterns of worship adapting in our churches as we seek to build where there is established strength in our churches. Some of our smaller churches are finding it difficult to sustain the patterns ofworship that have gone unchanged for many years, so adapting lo new forms of worship and seeking new purpose in God's name is becoming important. The Ministry Team continues its work with 3 fulllime'incumbenl, posts. This year also saw the ordination of Fr Lee Gonzalez as a priest," Fr Lee was already linked to our Ministry Area for the 2 years of his ordination training, enabling him to establish some strong pastoral relationships, despite working fulltime in a busy secular role. After 3 years, Bishop Mary decided lo move Fr Lee to a different Ministry Area lo continue the growth and learning of his ministry. Although sad to see him depart in the Autumn, his Ministry is a reminder of the important role we play in the training and development of ordinands and clergy. Natasha Jones is now established in post as our Ministry Area Administrator, and her gifts are really coming lo the fore with the development of our website and online presence. The Ministry Area Office remains a vital hub for our work, providing both practical and pastoral support for all of our churches. Mention should also be made of Imogen Clout, Keith Brown and Hazel Norfolk who serve as Lay Readers, along with our retired clergy who work tirelessly lo support the pattern of worship in our churches. Our 2 Church in Wales primary schools In Wick and Sl Brides Major make a unique Contribution to the work of our Ministry Area, providing constant inspiration to the families and communities they serve. It should be remembered that our Ministry Area logo comprises 14 fish, reaching out from a Central Celtic cross, representing our 12 churches and 2 Church schools, and our shared task of service and mission in God's name. 2025 has also brought significant financial and organisalional challenges. The contribution we make lo the 'Common Fund, of the Diocese makes up much of our outgoings, while utility costs have soared in recent years," meantime, significant rises in the cost of living make for a challenging time when most of our income comes from the generosity of parishioners in their regular giving. Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees. Annual Report (continued) Year ended 31 December 2025 We also face the challenge of identifying and nurturing local leaders in many of our churches. For decades, the roles of Local Church Wardens and Church Treasurers have been filled by local people in our churches, but il is becoming increasingly difficult to find people to undertake these roles. We are aloady having lo deal with financial administration for some churches within the Ministry Area Office, and we will need to look again at the govemance of our churches as Local Church Committees a working with dwindling numbers. Despite all this, local leadership in our churches is crucial, and thanks are extended across the whole Ministry Area to those who have taken on roles and responsibilities as Local Church Wardens and treasurers, while many others have given their lime and energy on Local Church Commillees and carried out the everyday tasks lo maintsin and sustain their local church. This annual report sets out the work of our Ministry Area starkly in its reports and accounts. Behind those headlines and data, many people have contributed to our shared work in countless ways in 2025. The tireless work of David Walke, the MA Treasurer is deserving of special mention, along with the careful governance exercised by the members of the Ministry Area Council. That constant support is both practical and prayerful, and speaks of a Christian community with Christ al ils ￿ntre and God's love al its heart. It is in that promise of faith that our work moves forward. Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees. Annual Report (continued) Year ended 31 December 2025 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Reglstered charlty name Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Charlty reglstratlon number 1131490 Principal office Ministry Area Office Sl Illlud's Church Church Street Llantwit Major CF61 1SB The trustees Mr JL Robinson Mr E Williams MrAG Semmens Ms SM Evans Mrs LM Mumford Mrs MJ Sheppard Canon ECR Counsell Rev. CA Vaughan Mr RJ Simpson Ms J Newton Rev EE Street Ms ST Copeland Roberts Ms LA Edwards Mr RL Oldham Incumbent Rev'd Canon Edwin Counsell The Rectory High Street Llantwit Major CF61 1SS Independent examlner Farzana Ahmed ACCA 1 st Floor, Tudor House 16 Cathedral Road Cardiff CF11 9LJ Bankers Lloyds Bank plc OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The principal object of the Ministry Area CoLJncil is the promotion of the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical, in the Ministry Area. The members of the Council as Iruslees confirm that they have due regard lo the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when planning their activities. Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees, Annual Report (contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE General Pattern of Sunday Services in the Ministry Area Tlme 1st Sunda 2nd Sunda 3rd Sunda 4thsunda sthsunda St Illtud's. Llantsvit Ma or 8.00am Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist 9.30am Holy Eucharist & online Holy Eucharist & online Holy Eueharist & online Holy Eucharist & online MA Service al any one of the 12 Churches St James, Wlck 11.00am Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist MA se￿iCe al any one of the Churches Ewenn 9.30am Prio Ewenn Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist MA Service al any one of the Churches St Giles, Gileston 9.30am Holy Eucharist Morning Prayer MA Service al any one of the Churches St Michaels Llanmihan 9.30am Holy Eucharist el Morning Prayer MA Service al any one of the Churches Llanmaes Holy Eucharist 11.00am Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist MA Service al any one of the Churches St Brid et's, St Brides Ma or 11.00am Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist MA Service al any one of the Churches St Tathan. St Athan 11.00am Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist MA Service al any one of the Churches St Donats. St Donats 11:15am Prayer & Praise Holy Eucharist Meet, Greet & Eat Prayer & Praise MA Setvice al any one of the Churches Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees, Annual Report (contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Achievements and performance (conUfftJuedJ Individual Church Reports St Brid et's Church St Brides Ma or Sl Bridget's Church is 1 of 12 Churches in The Glamorgan Heritage Coast Parish. It holds an Act Of Worship every Sunday at 11 am, except for the 5th Sunday of the month, when all 12 Churches join together in the various Churches in the whole Ministry Area. It is open daily for visitors & walkers 10-4pm. Cold drinks are available & the nearby Fox has a wider selection & loilels. Contact Churchwarden Joy Newton107977 7017131 with any queries. Our thanks go to Revd Emma who enables us lo have our monthly Communion Service in All Saints Church, where we all enjoy a time of prayer, praise and fellowship together. Thanks also goes to our members who host monthly coffee mornings, that are enjoyed by all who allend. Our CHURCH HALL is a shortwalk from the Church, by the War Memorial on Southemdown Road. It Is used regularly by a number of groups. These Include Playgroup, Yoga, Keep Fit, Toddlers, Art & Crafts, Coffee & Chat Club, W.1., Commoners Committee Meetings and Community Library. This hall is managed by Churchwarden Angela Edwards107794 3862881 and her team who organEe bookings, cleaning, etc. The hall is available for rental for £15 per hour. Joy Newto All Saints Church Southemdown The Wednesday service at All Saints continues at 3.00pm, but the church is open and used for several other communal activities e.g. mothers union meetings, knit and natter, the local council and on a Friday morning Tai Chi, to name bul a few. We now have Wi-Fi and this has been a great help to our local council. They helped enable us to obtain Wi-Fi use for the church. As indeed it will also help, the police, Senedd, and general elections held in All Saints. Our new flat roof has been completed and funds thankfully obtained from grants and community generosity. We are very grateful for all the support that has been given to us , the encouragement, and the admin elc. that has gone on behind the S￿neS,- all is very much appreciated. This last Xmas, after others generosity for our roof appeal, we decided lo help with St Bridgel's Bell Restoration efforts and held our carols around the Xmas tree, which is a fundraising community get together, in aid of their bells. We certainly had a very good turnout,. so we hope helping with the outreach and finan￿ of the ongoing restoration project. At present we are merging our financial systems centrally with St Illtyd's, after agreement at an extraordinary meeting held in Sl Brides recently. Thus we are beginning successfully to cenlralise All Saints and Sl Bridgel's finances with Sl Illlud's. Finalty thanks to the internet connection and expertise of others, we have been given a QR code for All Saints, which we now hope will enable us lo have some extra funds donated lo us, from those in the community who use and visit our church regularly. Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees, Annual Report (contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Achievements and performance (conUfftJuedJ St Cattw 's Church Llanmaes St Cattwg's Church has been a centre of Christian worship since the fourth century. A wooden building was replaced with the stone we now see in 1234 lan easy date to remember) and the lower added in the 1630's. Our present congregation has grown slightly this year and are happy and privileged to continue the great tradition of Christian obseNalion. Our new organist plays many familiar hymns bul also introduces us lo new ones. He also recently provided a woodwind quintet to play one evening lo a packed church,. il was much appreciated. Like most of our ancient church buildings we do not have easy coffee making facilities bul the occasions we have provided coffee after church has always gone down well. We intend taking a leaf out of many of our fellow churches who do this more regularfy than us, however. We remain grateful to our own clergy for all their efforts and for the blessing of talented retired clergy who also visit us and who are most welcome. Sl Ca￿g'S is blessed lo have use of the local village hall. This is owned by the Diocese who have allowed us free use of the facility. The link with the Llanmaes Community Council has been very SUC￿$sful for over thirty years. Proposed changes in local council organization means that a new contract will need to be established sometime in the near future with the council successor. on￿ again this year the church had a very successful and well attended hatvesl lunch in the Hall in 2025. The building is also the venue for the monthly film show. These successful events are well attended by so many who enjoy a latest film accompanied by a glass of wine (not compulsoryll Profits from the film club go lo St Callwg's Church and to charity. We are grateful to the organisers- most of whom are church members- for a recent gift of £1500 towards our on-going church restoration work. Our church attendance has remained strong and happily slightly up on the p￿VIouS year. Our Christmas services were very well attended and provided an important link between regular and occasional worshipers In addition, we still have regular visits from people from all over the country and beyond who are followers of the Gavin and Stacey series. The wedding scene was filmed in the church in 2006. Visitors write in our visitor's book that they have attended, the sandwich they prefer (you need to have followed the series to understand thall and now usually add, to our treasure's satisfaction, that they have left a donalionl The year 2025 was unremarkable in some ways but also in other ways il showed that God's work continues in this ancient place. Wardens Kerry Veale, Charles Anderson and Jeff Robinson st Donat's Church St Donat's Sl Donal's continued to hold 4 serviTrs most months. These consist of 3 led by clergy11 Eucharist, 2 Prayer and Praise) and one Meet, Greet and Eat IMG&EI. MG&Es are informal gatherings, usually with a theme of some sort. We have been particulady appreciative of the clergy and of Imogen Clout's continued commitment lo Sl. Donal's Church. The MG&E are informal get-togethers with students attending Atlantic College IACI and church members, organised by Sheila Smith and Vicky Bailey (church member and Atlantic College House Parent) MG&Es are USLJally held about 8 limes per year. Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees, Annual Report (contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Achievements and performance (conUfftJuedJ In addition, Sheila opens her home to students for informal gatherings. Vicky s support is an important link with the college, both in encouraging and supporting students and in assisting with the MG&E. At the end of the gathering, everyone present enjoys fellowship and refreshments. All students are welcome, with many varied topics and themes discussed e.g. aspects of faith, culture, life experiences and much more. Our student leaders liaise with church members, and we deeply value their contributions lo other Services. e.g. readings, songs from different cultures and the sharing of their life experiences. The input and involvement with students from AC is unique within the Ministry Area. We see it as a joy and a mission lo support and encourage students to join in our worship. We are privileged to have between 8-12 students attend and take part. Sometimes fewer and sometimes more. The link with the college also includes liaising with Brett Williams (Head of Music) al the college (supported by Guy Harbolllel in organising musical events at the church. In addition, church warden and the AC Welcome team representative meet regularfy to discuss important issues related to church and college. Key events in 2025.. Student Leavers Service 18th May 2025. Fr Edwin Counsell led the 2nd year students, Leaving Service. Students leaving the college received a blessing from Fr Edwin and were presented with Welsh Love Spoons as mementos of their slay at the college, and as members of the church community. This was followed with a picnic at Vicky's house. Internment of ashes 30th AugLJSt 2025". Heather March's ashes were interred. A thoughtful, intimate service was led by Fr Edwin. Sian Tesni attended along with Healherfs close family members. Student Welcome Service 6th October 2025". Fr Edwin led the Welcome Setvice to students joining AC. The Service was well allended with refreshments and fellowship lo follow. Harvest Thanksgiving servi￿ 12th October 2025". Led by Emma Street in collaboration with Stanley Gilbert. The Harvest service included contributions from students. There was a generous response lo the Vale Foodbank Appeal. The church looked a picture, and the Harvest loaf was ably prepared by Jayne Thomas. Refreshments were enjoyed after the service. Remembrance Sunday 9th November 2025.. Imogen Clout led the Remembrance service, attended by students of many nationalities. In line with our usual practice the emphasis was on Sacrifi￿ and a call for nations to live together in peace. AC Candlelight Service 7th De￿rnber 2025.. Organised by land his leaml, Slan Gilbert and Vicky Bailey. The Service was led by Fr Edwin with AC students and staff participating. 11 was wonderful to see the church so full! A very special beginning to Advent. The service was followed with refreshments as people took the opportunity to socialise. Cash donations amounting to £140.00 was collected at the carol service in aid of the Vale Foodbank. Isobel Jenkins, a regular congregant at the church and volunteer with the Vale Foodbank gave a brief overview of the charity's much needed work in the area. The success of these services is due to the hard work and dedication of our organist, Stanley Gilbert in collaboration with the clergy, Vicky Bailey and college music staff. Sian Tesni Roberts Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees, Annual Report (contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Achievements and performance (conUfftJuedJ The Prio Church of St. Michael & All An els Ewenn We 8re maintsining steady numbers in the congregation and have indeed welcomed some new people. We have wonderful support from our congregation, they freely give their time lo flower arrange, clean and read. The Rota is always full. Margaret and Dr.Logan continue to share the playing of the organ. I continue to advertise services and special events on local hubs and the church Fa￿book page and this seems to work well. We had some wonderful services last year including Father Lee's first Eucharist followed by retreshments in the monastic end of the church. 11 was a joyful day and everyone enjoyed it. We were of course very sorry lo hear of Father Lee's departure from the ministry area bul wish him and his family all the very besll The 9 lessons and carols was eX￿lIent, Ewenny chamber choir and contraband sang and played to a full church, it was truly atmospheric and special. Thank you to Wendy and the choir. Harvest was a lovely bring and share after the Servi￿ which seems lo be the favoured way as many don't like driving at night any longer. We have ongoing issues with the electrical supply, we have had quotes from a local electrician, Il's the upheaval it will cause as the parquet floor will have lo be taken up. We are managing at the moment and have everything in place to make Il safe. Sadly, in August we had some damage to the windows. I reported il to the F)olice and look photos, Natasha has organised with the insurance and is being sorted in March., thank you Natasha. Alun and Jayne continue to be such an asset to the priory," we can't do without them1 The same for Helen and Peter Morgan. Ewenny Arts Festlval We began the year with a Spring Concert with Cor Tadau Trisanl which supported the Soroptimists charities. The choir was excellent as was the attendance and we were able lo donate £810. In July we welcomed back the Welsh Argentine Guitar Duo on a'voyage to Patagonia. This event was supported by Night Out. There was a good audience and it was another successful evening. Fr. Philip Morris kindly gave a talk in October on the Turner painting of the transept of the Church lo celebrate 250 years since his birth and 230 since his visit to the Priory Church. The talk was very informative and very well re￿ived. The concert in November was provided by Patrick King's students from RVVCMD, with an Extravaganza of Rhythm and Flair A fantastic and uplifting evening. As usual, we had our annual Christmas concert with the Vale of Glamorgan Ensemble. Always a wonderful evening of excellent music and amusing Intedudes from Pete Fry. The chU￿h was full. Samantha Budd Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees, Annual Report (contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Achievements and performance (conUfftJuedJ St Giles Church Gileston Unfortun8tely, there is very little to report from St Giles for 2025. The monthly Holy Eucharist services were well attended for such a small church. It was sad to say goodbye lo Lee Gonzalez who had taken many of our services for the past few years, but we are happy to have Rev Emma Street on a regular basis. The harvest seNice in October, and the carol setvice and Christmas day services were all successful especially when followed by refreshments in Gileston Manor, however it was sad news when the manor decided lo cancel all weddings for 2026 and the foreseeable future for personal reasons. Once again, there were no fundraising events organised during 2025. Lynda Mumfo￿1 Hol Trini Church Marcross The highlight of the year has lo be the VE day festival, where local villagers and families of the war heroes, paid homage to the three soldiers from Marcross whose names are recorded on church war memorial. Each family provided a history of their lost relative and local families also sent their own memories of the war. Special recognition was given to Mr Doug Small, whose daughter provided moving newspaper records of his bravery rescuing American airmen at sea, and pictures of his medals. The display was left in the church for visitors to retum and enjoy. This was followed a week later by a combined Church & Village social celebration in Village Farm Bam courtesy of The Morgan family. The recent quinquennial report has made for difficult reading with many repairs listed as urgent. Maintaining the fabric of Holy Trinity is an increasingly onerous task. and we are grateful for the support from people who live here. Several meetings have been held throughout the year lo try and work out a plan. Mr Michael Davies IArchilecll was engaged to design a "Maslerplan which highlighted to a well- attended and productive meeting in Holy Trinity that the most immediate problem was the church roof which was losing slates due to Nail sickness. With low funds and poor church attendance, various options were explored but without a car park, no running water, toilet facilities & ineffective heating, our options are limited. Setvice allendance has been static, a￿hoUgh support for the church building repairs has been heartwarming, with a very active group of local people willing to gel involved sadly this hasn't yet followed through with regular church attendance. The newly formed supporters group have seized on the idea of a walking trail originally be￿een the coastal churches, bul with the help and support of Fr Philip Morris has now evolved lo reigniting The Pilgrims trail, which we are hoping will open doors lo some grant funding, Wilhoul this we cannot possibly raise enough money lo meet the challenges ahead. Thanks lo Tom & Will for replacing the Tower ceiling and lo Liz for the ongoing challenge of removing the ivy from around the churchyard, and again a huge debt of gratitude to the small group who regularly care for the church. Thanks also to Byron for designing our'chrislmas card with bank details. which raised over £200 for church funds. Finalty, thanks must go lo Fr Craig for his leadership, knowledge and ability to present any and all services lo match our ideas and requests, and lo David Walke for his support and guidance. Holy Trinity closes over the winter bul opens again on Palm Sunday for regular monthly Sunday Services. Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees, Annual Report (contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Achievements and performance (conUfftJuedJ St Illtud's Church Llantwit Ma or In 2025 we have seen that the numbers of people visiting and attending the church have remained stable and we have also been delighted to welcome a number of new members to our congregation over the last year. Our continuing challenge is to continue to develop the welcome lo all, whether il would be members of our parish community or those who visit the area from elsewhere. It has continued to be busy in St Illlud's Church, and a number of new groups and events have started and been held in the church. Our Children's clubs continue lo go from strength lo strength, Tiny Treasure Seekers on Thursday Mornings, Treasure seekers on the first Sunday of each month and Club Illlud on Friday evenings, We must thank again the Children's ministry team for all of the hard work in running the clubs and continuing to make them a great asset lo the Church, They are very well attended and continue to develop. We have throughout 2025 had a large number of events that have been held in the Church, we have had book launches, conTrrts, Charity Events which have all been Suc￿sSfUl. The attendance at all the services has continued to increase and we regularly have over 60 people attending the 9.30am service on a Sunday morning and have good numbers at the services on Wednesdays and Fridays too. We are pleased that the n￿rn￿r of servers has continued to remain steady and hopefully we can continue lo have full rotas for the services on Sundays. we are looking to increase the number of servers so would encourage anyone who is interested to speak to one the wardens. The worship on Friday has been followed by a soup lunch which has continued lo be successful, and the seasons café has continued. We have had some very successful events in the Church over the last year including exhibitions and talks, The Easter trail, The Santa event at Christmas and also the regular open mic evening has continued to flourish. There have been other concerts and events including the Chamber Music Festival, and choral concerts. There was also a wine lasting event held which was led by the Noble Grape team from Cowbridge and was very well attended. We continue to be indebted to Lynn Brown our director of music for her ongoing commitment lo develop music for our worship and she also has all of her best wishes., We also thank Gillian and Jean for assisting Lynn on Sundays. We musl also thank Moria Robinson for assisting Lynn with the ecumenical choir rehearsals and at the Carol service on Christmas Eve. This was a very successfvl event and the collection raised over £600 for Parkinsons UK Cymru. We are grateful to all of those who have contributed to the work of St Iiitud's throughout the year including the fund-raising group who run the Church's 100 club and other events in the church, the bellringers, flower arrangers, and all of those who help with stewarding, serving, the intercessions, collections, reading, and providing refreshments after the services. We must thank Nick Lang for his hard work revamping the Church shop, this shop now looks amazing and stocks a fine range of local produce and gifts together with local history books and is a credit lo the church. Il's much appreciated by both local residents and also visitors lo the church. The West Church now has an alcohol license which means we are able to offer a bar service lo those wishing to book events at the church. 10 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees, Annual Report (contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Achievements and performance (conUfftJuedJ We also need lo make a special mention and thanks to Elsie Jones, who did a fabulous job in laying the wreath on behalf of not just St Illlud's Church, but also 811 of the other churches in the ministry area at the RerneMbran￿ Service at the War memorial in Llanlwil Major. Elisie performed this role perfectly at this very sombre event. We continue to be grateful to our keyholder Colin for unlocking and locking the church each day. Our partnership with The Samaritans. has continued to highlight and assist those with mental health issues, events have been held in the Church to support this partnership. We are immensely thankful for the dedication of all the ministry team, noljusl in Sl Illtud's bul throughout the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area for their unwavering support and care that they give to our parishioners. We also need to thank Natasha for all her great work in supporting Sl Illlud's church. The LCC has met throughout the year and is working hard lo continue the programme of work to repair and Improve our church and church yard, there are several large projects planned which we are looking forward lo. In order to improve security CCTV had now been installed inside and outside the church We have achieved many things during this year and there have also been challenges, we have much lo be thankful for as we seek lo continue to grow and develop. We are also always looking to encourage anyone who feels they can assist in any way. Rob Oldham, Trici8 Lancaster & Louise Lang (Church Wardens) St James. Church Wick Servlces We were very fortunate in 2025 ,in that we had a regular Sunday Eucharist almost every week, and we are very grateful to our clergy for maintaining this. Only one service in September needed to be congregation led and we had our usual combined services with our sister churches in the Western Vale during the month of August. We are delighted lo continue to welcome our Treasure Seekers a month during term time and appreciate all the hard work by their leaders, which adds a new and lively dimension to our services, and considerably reduces the average age of our congregationl Our congregation numbers have remained fairty conslanl, be￿een 14-24 but up to 40 for special services such as Mothering Sunday, Easter, Harvest and Christmas servI￿s. We sadty lost our oldest member, Bunty this year, who died al the age of 91 and was buried in the churchyard alongside her husband Cyril. She was a wonderful character and will be greauy missed. Fobric There are a number of jobs that need lo be done. The re-plaslering of parts of the South wall has still not been carried out. The heating system is ouldaled and inefficient land some elements are not working) and il would seem lo make sense for replacement lo be undertaken al the same time as the re-plastering. The bell rope has broken and needs replacing but, before this, work is needed on the upper flooring of the tower to improve accessibility and to make il safe. At present we have insufficient funds for these works lo be completed bul will look into the possibility of grants towards meeting the costs. 11 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees, Annual Report (contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Achievements and performance (conUfftJuedJ Churchyard We still have not been able to deal with the tree causing damage lo one of the neighbouring walls, but we have now obtained the necessary planning permission from the Vale of Glamorgan Council and will try lo proceed in early 2026 before the rooks start nesting againl Fundraising Many of our fundraising attempts have been frustrated by inclement weather, with 2 of our outside even cake stalls having been cancelled at the last minute! These were eventually rearranged as indoor events and were reasonably successful but not quite so much as the previous years. We did hold our annual 'Village Tea Paty, where we were wonderfully entertained by the children of Wick and Marcross C in W school. As usual it was a very successful event much enjoyed by everyone who allended. This year we also held a Flower Festival- the first for many years-and Il proved to be a wonderful event. All of the village organisalions were invited lo participate and many responded very positively.11 brought them all together in one plaTr and the arrangements I displays were beautiful and imaginative. Tea, coffee and cake were provided and we had a constant stream of visitors over the three days of the August Bank Holiday weekend. It was pretty hard work bul with a lovely team of enlhusi8slic helpers it was great fun1 Once again we would like lo thank all the clergy for their support, and of course our wonderful Congregation Thank you everyonel Louise Edwards Stma Ma dalene Monknash During 2025 St Mary Magdalene held monthly services of Friday Fellowship celebrating the Holy Eucharist and including the ministry of healing. Seven further services were held spread throughout the year. These included the celebration of the Holy Eucharist on Easter Sunday and Penlecost, a Patronal service for Mary Magdalene in July, a Harvest Festival, Darkness lo Light and Nine Lessons and Carols. In August we held a joint group service with Sl Donat's, Holy Trinity, Marcross and St James,, Wick, during which there was the dedication of new church door, which repla￿d the outer door in the porch entran￿. This was a gift from the Wilde family, whose members have worshipped in the church over many years. Gwenylh Wilde was organist in Sl Mary's for over sixty years. Both the Harvest Festival and Nine Lessons and Carols services had large numbers in the congregations filling the church. As usual we had support from the local farming community and other churches within the Parish plus people from the local communities of Broughton and Monknash. Our regular, dedicated congregation remains small in number. In August Sl Mary Magdalene was represented in the Flower Festival held In St James, church. Sue Evans created a beautiful floral display with additional items associated with the countryside within which our church is located. An open-air Nativity event held al Lower Monkton Farm shortly before Christmas was very well allended. The Treasure Seekers aided by donkeys, brought lo life the story of Jesus, birth. Patrick and Hannah King have kindly given a donation from money raised at the event lo the church. During 2025 there was one funeral service followed by interment in the churchyard and a burial following a service elsewhere. There have been burials of ashes within existing graves. The Christening of a member of the Wilde family was held on Easter Sunday. 12 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees, Annual Report (contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Achievements and performance (conUfftJuedJ The church continues lo attmct a steady stream of visitors as indicated by the entries in the Visitors, Book. Walkers in the area continue to be f￿quent visitors along with those who are engaged in researching their family history or who are visiting the graves of loved ones. Many visitors enjoy chatting with the Wardens, who aim to answer their questions and queries. We have also leamed a lot during these conversations about families who have lived in the locality in the past. One regular visitor over many years, who travelled from Buckinghamshire to allend his wife's resting place, sadly died last year. He always wrote lovely words in the visitors, book and was very grateful for the church being open and the graveyard being carefully attended. Marie Shgppard St Michael's and All An els Church Llanmihan el Services Frequency We have regular services al Llanmihangel on 1 st and 3rd Sundays of the month. Eucharist services have been somewhat sporadic which we think is due to clergy availabilitylillness. After each SeThicg We continue to offer coffee and cakes after each service. Cakes are supplied on a rota basis within the congregation. People always enjoy lingering and it Is wonderful lo see community bonds being built and developed. Acoustic Support Since a chance meeting at Easter Sunday service between Lucie and Stan Gilbert (from St Donat'sl, Stsn has occasionally come lo Llanmihangel to play the harmonium, and we are grateful for his supporL We also had Jeanne from Sl Illtud's volunteer to play al the Carol Service, and she has volunteered lo return in 2026, plans are for her to play al a baptism in February. Attendanee Congregation numbers still fluctuate between single and double figures - in the last 12 months, With the exception of carol service and MA service, the average attendance was recorded at 11 pax. We have suffered in the last few months as a few regular allendees have been in poor health so not able to attend. INhal we have noted, is that where perhaps, 3 services are lined up in a row (example November - where we had services on 2nd, 9th and 16th), due lo an occasion such as Remembrance Sunday, on 3rd Sunday attendan￿ is low. Moving forward we have decided that we should look al the year ahead in advance so that we don't overload any month with 3 ServI￿S in Suc￿sSion. New Faces We've seen a few new fa￿S in church in the last 6 months, so trying to keep up a genue welcoming approach lo encourage people lo return. What will keep Llanmihangel alive is links with the Sigingstone and Llanmihangel community. We're super happy that one of the local farmers attended the harvest service and we hope lo engage more with the farming community off the back of the Plough Sunday service in January. Services - Highlights MA SO￿1¢￿.. August In 2025, we were offered the chance lo host the Ministry Area service at the end of August - the church were full, with 75 people attending. Standing room only at the back! Despite the number of people, we successfully offered refreshments after the service - with a spot of help from Jenny from St I1￿Ud'S. Around 50010 of the allendees stayed on for refreshments- so we know it was well worthwhile lo connect with the wider MA community. Moving into 2026, we'd love to hold another MA service in the summer. Harvest Service". September We also had 16 al our harvest service we invited local farmers and 1 couple attended (we've never seen any previously). One of the Sigingslone community, Debbie 13 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees, Annual Report (contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Achievements and performance (conUfftJuedJ Hopkins, volunteers for Trussell Trust Food Banks and in the last 2 years we have worked in conjunction with Debbie to collect donations for food banks al our Harvest Service. September's service saw a 500 increase in donations YOY - so we know we just need to repeat how the service I collections was promoted in the local community. Ideally, we'd like lo get more farmers involved in 2026. Decorating the church - pre-christmas As our church has no heating, this year Leanne and Lucie arranged a different way lo tackle decorating the church - organising arrangements of greenery al the Plas and then taking them down lo the church this wort(ed really well, we had mince pies and bubbles at the Plas. 10 people attended. We kept decorations simple with arrangements on each windowsill, ivy up the poles and a tree with fairy lights and small red ribbons. Everyone attending our serVI￿S in December complimented us on the arrangements- and we've agreed lo decorate the church in the same way for 2026. Carol Setvice.. December We had 60 at our annual Christmas carol service despite the poor weather. As per usual, the Plas hosted mulled wine and mince pieslsausage rolls after the service. Everyone loved our new rendition of The 12 Days of Christmas lflash-mob style) and feedback is that we should do something similar at the start of the service lo get everyone in a jolly mood. Christmas Moming.. December We also had 27 at the Christmas morning service - 5 more than the previous year despite many of our regular allendees being away. Events: Fundraising This year we tested the water with 2 new events in our calendar- which we linked in with the Plas for.. June." Berrles, Bubbles & Bygone Days A historical talk by Sian Evans, followed by strawberries and drinks up at the Plas. 65 people attended and we made £1,346 towards the church resloralion fund. November." Myths & Legends A more inlimale evening of 34 people, with a short talk of local legends by Sian Evans, followed by cheese and drinks up at the Plas. We made £626 towards the church restoration fund. Oscar Johns provided creative content Ipostersl for each event and Lucie organised all logistics in conjunction with Leanne from the Plas. In preparation for these events, the Parish office gave the church a card reader for transactions- which worked really well to gel more money (cake sales, drinks sales). In June. cakes were made by congregation I locals from Sigingslone. Ticket payments in advance via bank transfer have worked well and all logistics organised by Lucie. Because the organisalion and events themselves worked well, we have plans to hold another couple of events in 2026. Events: Churchyard Working Parties We also had 3 churchyard working parties between Jan and June. On average 14 people attended each time and we were able lo clear a lol of garden waste as well as give the interior of the church a good clean. Working only between 10 and 12.30, it gave people the opportunity to allend and still have the rest of their days free. We provided hol drinks and people brought biscuitslcakes. Some non-regular attendees from Sigingslone came to each one armed with power tools and we drew up a mini task list for each working p8ty. Moving forward into 2026, we have agreed that we should hold 2 in the year- 1 in the spring, and 1 late autumn. This will enable us to keep on top of brambles, cul back ivy and ensure that around graves are well tended. Tony Edmonds from the village continues to come and cul the grass at no expense, which is much appreciated. 14 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees, Annual Report (contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Achievements and performance (conUfftJuedJ Church Building- Repairs l Maintenance Pulpit In April, Tony Woodroffe mended the floor in the pulpit This now means that the pulpit, unusable for years, can now be used for services and events. Total cost £37.50. Cover for Font As part of the belfry cleanup, we uncovered the wooden lid that sits on lop of the font. Once again, Tony offered to mend and revarnish the lid, and il is now back on the font. Total cost £0. Roof By far our biggest challenge moving forward, in D￿rnber, using some money from the restoration fvnd, we embarked on basic roof repairs lo a section of the roof - apparently the biggest issue is corroded nails holding the slates up. Initial repairs have been carried out bul we need to focus on fundraising to continue this work and gel the church completely watertight. Total cost to dale £700. Belfry In November, Graham and Lucie cleaned out the belfry removing any surplus l old lights I broken glassware - so that we could reasonably assess the stale of the belfry. Total cost £0. Exterior Night Lights Following feedback at the Myths and Legends event in November. we realised that we needed to spend some cash on exterior water-resistant battery-operated lights lo help light up the path to the porch and the church. 4 durable lights were sourced from Amazon as well 28 3 torches and these proved very useful at the carol service. Total cost £112.02. In 2026, we should consider purchasing a few more to drop light by the porch. Kneelers It was established that the kneelers were in a sorry state of repair and needed replacing. These are essential for people to kneel at the altar when taking communion. Lucie found via Facebook a church in Nailsworth offering kneelers for £5 each. At an LCC everyone agreed that we should go for them, but arrange to hang them out between services- so they could be preserved. Tony Woodroffe pul the hooks up and they are now in situ. Total cost £55. Moving into 2026: Focuses Services Work with Edwin lo set up farming related servI￿s- need to sort out dates Request to hold MA service again al end Aug - Sun 30th Aug Congregation Continue lo engage congregation I wider community encourage attendance of villagers, farmers, those who attend events Promote using MA F8￿boOk page Ensure those on distribution lists still want lo be on them le.g. people who don't come anymore) Reignite the flame for those who used lo come bul for some reason don't come anymore Events At least 2 events for 2026 - work in conjunction with Plas Repeal of berrieslbubbles in June but change up talk topic - maybe something walking related - walks in the area (check In with Sheila from Vale Walkways) Music event either spring or September Iwhilst not loo cold in church)? Explore possibility of linking in with Pilgrim walk 15 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees, Annual Report (contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Achievements and performance (conUfftJuedJ FITnanees General fund- get congregation onboard for direct debits and see if wider community would be prepared to donate despite not always attending Fundraising for church restoration fund link up with Judith (Leanne's friendl Building / Churchyard Roof repairs Assess what else can be done to avoid full roof replacement- replace nails? stained-glass windows Assess which need replacing lo make building watertight- find out costs Churchyard Sel up 2 churchyard working parties - 1 for around Easter, 1 for late autumn Bench in churchyard - organise something that will not rol- need to agree a location Assess wall stslus - worst areas- chase Mr Keylock to lake a look l assess Graham Bray. LuGie Foster (Church Wardens) t Tathan Church St Ath St. Talhan's has had a somewhat'odd. year, the feeling of hurry up... and wait is perceptible, there is much lo do and much that could be done but for one reason or another 2025 ran al 500A speed. Not so for 2026. We have had the usual civic, ￿ligIous, musical and seasonal ServI￿S which we hold every year which are always very well subscribed by those in the area. There have been seven funerals and no weddings. We have settled into the routine of one Sunday Service on the second Sunday of the month there are pros and cons regarding this schedule. Numbers hover al six or seven but the service on Wednesday seems to be growing with congregations of around fifteen lo seventeen people regularly packed into the lady chapel. The Shortcut café is still doing well with a core of children and parents who l am happy to say, treat the church like home, the children run into the church far ahead of their parents and probably would stay longer if they could. The Sl. Athan Belles have their handbell practi￿ every other Tuesday and their repertoire is increasing. A community breakfast is due lo be hosted in the church on May the 4th...where il is possible that characters from a long lime ago from a galaxy far, far away will be in attendan￿. In the wake of a very sucTrssful movie evening with the Women's Institute we have decided to explore the Concept of The Underground Cinema Club. where will be screening a variety of movies selected by ballot using the big screen and projector. We have had our quinqLJennial inspection which was costed at aroLJnd £132,000 butwe are approaching this strategically and utilising free labour offered by a local veterans groLJP and are aiming to complete works in record lime. The village is expanding with large new housing developments and we are working with the community council to ensure that the church remains one of the centres of village life. 16 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees, Annual Report (contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Achievements and performance (conUfftJuedJ Mothers, Union Re ort St Illtud's Mothers Union There were many highlights in our year. We met twice in January, firstly for Eucharist for Epiphany in Llysworney with our fellow members in the St Brides and Colwinston Branches. Our Wave of Prayer took pla￿ on 31 January as we met to join in the great round of prayers with which MU members praise God and support each other all around the worfd. Our AGM took pla￿ al our February meeting when we were able lo allocate funds to various MU projects from money raised in 2024. 11 was especially pleasing lo be able to send over £700 to help fund the AFIA Caravan at Porthcawl which provides breaks for families who have often never had a holiday before and are desperately in need of a break. In March, Father Craig celebrated Eucharist for us at our meeting and we also joined in the Mothering Sunday servi￿ where members renewed their vows. At our April meeting, our Branch Member Philip Morris spoke to us about the hymns of Mrs C F Alexander, and played so that we could sing as well. We joined in two other Deanery events. The Deanery Festival was held in St Brides in May and to celebrate Mary Sumner Day in August we remembered the work of our founder by welcoming the other Deanery Branches who joined in the Wednesday morning Eucharist. This was followed by a delicious fish and chip lunch. One of the highlights of our year was welcoming Jean Starr, our new Diocesan President to speak to us, she came lo us fresh from a meeting of MU Provincial Leaders who had been planning for the celebration of 150 years of MU which we are celebrating now in 2026. Our Quiet Day was held in October at All Saints in Southerndown and was led for us by Storm and Richard Hann. Our series of meditations were based on the theme of 'The Cup of Life" As always it was good to set this time apart to focus in a way it is often difficult to do in our busy daily lives. Our fundraising activities have continued Our craftl gift stall on Holy Saturday raised money for MU projects both overseas and closer lo home. These projects range through Literacy and Numeracy training and Parenting education as well as small 'seed money grants which enable women start small businesses lo support and educate their families. We have continued our contribution to the work of Sl Illlud's with young people, specifically we are supporting the Tiny Treasure Seekers, a group for parents and carers of very young children and babies. This group meets weekly in the Wesl Church on Thursday mornings during term time. MU members are involved in all aspects of this group. Our Branch has specifically undertaken lo support this work with the provision of refreshments and providing Mums and carers with a listening ear when needed. As we look forward, we remember all members of our Branch and others who have nurtured us in our faith and in MU and we pray that we may carry on the work which God sets before us. We pray that we will be given the gifts which will enable our branch and our work to flourish. We ask for inspiration in our prayer, our practical work and our fund-raising which enables that work here and around the wodd to continue. Sue Beetlestone - Br8nch Le8der 17 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees, Annual Report (contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Achievements and performance (conUfftJuedJ St. Brides Major Mothers Union Our Mother's Union Leader is Joan McDowall - Thomas107495 8635581. We have had a busy year with a very full and varied program, enjoying tslks from very interesting people and visits to the Police Museum, Cardiff Bay and a bowling alley. We also continue our work supporting the refuge for the victims of domestic abuse in Bridgend, giving thanks to our whole Church congregation for their donations. We also support the caravan in Porthcawl who offer a holiday for people in need of a break. FINANCIAL REVIEW Management structure and accounting The Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area is a registered charity managed by a Ministry Area Council as Iruslees. Oryanisational structure, funding and activities The Ministry Area includes 12 church buildings. Title lo the buildings is vested in the Representative Body of the Church in Wales. The Ministry Area also has a beneficial interest in the church hall in St Brides Major. The Representative Body of the Church in Wales holds the title to the premises on trust for the parish. The continLJing operations of the Ministry Area are funded principally from regular giving by those who attend services, and there is also some income from fees for weddings, funerals and inlermenls, for which there is a standard scale of fees throughout the Church in Wales. There is also some income from rental of St Bridgevs church hall and the church building in Southerndown. Various community activities lake place in the 'West Church,, a distinct area of St Illlud's Church, Llanlwit Major, for which, when appropriate, a rental is charged, and Ewenny Priory Church hosts the Ewenny Arts Festival. There is some limited income from investments, discussed below. Income and expendlture In recent years, income and routine expenditure has been broadly in balance, though with some variation from year lo year. There was, however, a significant increase in expenditure in 2023, when routine lunrestrictedl expenditure exceeded income by neady 10 per cent. Vvhile the situation improved in 2024, churches have struggled to maintain income al a level to meet oulgoings, in particular energy costs. It has, however, been encouraging to see a rise in regular giving, with many church members opting lo make donations via direct debil or standing order, providing some certainly about anlicipaled income. We continue lo claim Gift Aid wherever appropriate, which increases the value of donations. Credit and debit card donation facilities have been installed in those churches where there is an adequate Wi-Fi or mobile phone signal, with QR codes displayed in the other churches. Each of the churches would normally be involved in fundraising lo support major projects and external charitable aclivilies. While fundraising has gradually resumed since the pandemic, much of this has been devoted to covering running costs. Sl Illtud's, Sl Donat's and Sl Mary Magdalene's churches benefitted from legacies in 2025. We g￿allY appreciate those who choose lo remember the church when making their wills. 18 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees, Annual Report (contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Financial review (conlAnuedJ The main item of day-ttrday expenditure has been the Ministry Area's contribution towards the Diocesan Common Fund, which covers the cost of clergy across all Ministry A￿aS in the Diocese. The Common Fund was introduced in 2025 to replace the former Fair Share system and Ministry A￿aS were invited to pledge an appropriate conlribulion. For 2025, our pledge amounted to £157,607, which represented an 8 per cent increase over our 2024 contribution to diocesan funds. The Ministry Area also has ils own running costs. Apart from staff costs, ￿ntral funds cover clergy expenses, printing of booklets and newssheets, and provision of altar supplies to all the churches. These costs are funded by contributions from the churches, supplemented by income from property rental and occasional fees for adminislralive setvices, including arrangements for weddings. In addition lo funds available for day-l¢>day expenditure, each ofthe churches has one or more restricted funds which may only be accessed for specific purposes. Regulations require that fees for burials and inlermenl of ashes are allocated lo a fund for the maintenance of the churchyard. Total income for the year was £371,917 12024 £351,725), of which £346,308 12024 £293,857) was unreslricled. Total expenditure was £352,84812024 £362,247), ofwhich £336,84812024 £291,752) was unreslricled. Project activity often spans more than one year with a consequent disparity in annual income and expenditure. Reslricled income in 2025 was £22,62012024 £54,929) and expenditure £16,00012024 £70,495). Investment policy All current investments have arisen from sale of propety, specific donations or bequests rather than being generated from surpluses. In such circumstances, the Council has regard to any specific or implied conditions relating lo use of the funds. The Ministry Area receives rental income from a residential property in Llantwit Major. This is seen as a long-term source of income. There is some expenditure on maintenance, which will vary from year to year, in order to keep the property in good order. Two of the churches benefit from pemianenl endowments, drawing income while maintaining the capital. The investments take the form of shares in the Church in Wales Common Investment Fund. This fund aims lo achieve a balance bel￿een sustainable levels of income and capital growth,. lo oplimise total returns without undue risk,. and lo operate within the constraints of the Church in Wales, Ethical Investment Policy. Under the R H Thomas Trust, the prO￿edS of the sale of Flush House, Llantwil Major are held in trust for the benefit of St Donal's Church. Proceeds of the sale in 1945 of a house and land in Llanmaes left to the church by Miss Catherine Richards have been invested lo provide income for Sl Cat￿g,5 Church. While use of the income from the bequest is discretionary, Miss Richards, will requests that family graves are maintained. There are Chan￿1 Repair Funds for St Bridgel's and Sl Illlud's churches which are also invested in the Common Investment Fund, in these cases with the income being routinely reinvested to provide for growth of the Fund. Until October 2024, the use of these funds had been subject to regulations under the Tithe Act 1936, which restricted their use lo maintenance and insLJrance against fire of the walls, roof and floor of the chancel, bul not of other parts of the church or of monuments, stained glass or decorations. Underthe latest regulations, the funds Ibolh capital and income) may be used forthe repair, maintenance, improvement and insurance of the whole of the church, rather than just the chancel. 19 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees, Annual Report (contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Financial review (conlAnuedJ During 2025 the Chancel Repair Fund for St Mary Magdalene's Church in Monknash was used lo defray the cost of renewing the chancel roof. That fund is now extinguished. It is anticipated that the Chancel Repair Fund for St Bridget's Church will contribute towards the cost of restoring the church bells. Sl Talhan's Church has investment funds arising from the sale of a church hall and land. This has been used lo support ongoing activities and maintenance al Sl Tathan's Church. Both dividend income and capitsl have been used for these purposes. Al the year-end the holding had a value of £246,839. The total value of Ministry Area investments in the Church in Wales Common Investment Fund al the year-end was £405,363. In addition, £46,196 was held in short-lemi cash deposits. The Representative Body of the Church in Wales also holds some funds which may be made available in appropriate circumstances. These include the proceeds of the sale of a house in LIan￿1t Major, held for the benefit of the church there, and of a Deed of Gift benefitling St Giles, Church. Reserves policy Apart from the investments described above, the Ministry Area and the individual churches hold funds to meet current and anticipated expenditure. At the end of 2025, funds held in current or deposit accounts amounted to £376,825. Some of this was in restricted or designated funds for particular purposes, while £242,645 would be available for such purposes as may be approved by the CoLJncil consistent with the constitution. While in total this is more than adequate lo cover the routine expenditure of the Ministry Area, the funds are held in 30 different bank accounts, in most cases operated by local treasurers, who will need to address the particular needs of their churches and the community. Overall reserves at the year-end are £831,82912024 £782,773), of which £530,93212024 £497,104) is unreslricled, while £166,84012024 £161,542> is restricted and £134,05812024 £124,127) is in the fomi of endowment funds. The reserves should provide the Ministry Area with adequate financial stability and the Means for it to meet ils charitable objectives for the foreseeable future. The Council intends lo maintsin reserves at a level which is at least equivalent lo six months. operational expenditure, having regard to anticipated income and outgoings and limitations on the uses for particular funds. 20 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees, Annual Report (contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS There is optimism that more activities will be possible during 2026 and future years. The income stream will remain heavily dependent on commitments lo regular giving, with active encouragement for the use of the Church in Wales Gift Direct facility, providing for regular donations by direct debil, and other forms of direct payment. We also intend to make greater use of conlaclless giving in our churches. For 2026, our contribution towards the Common Fund will be £167,063, which is 6 per ￿nt above the 2025 figure. The pledge is primarily funded by the individual churches, which rely on regular giving from their congregations in order lo maintain these payments. In view of the exlenl of the overall increase we have budgeted for individual churches lo increase their commitment by 5 per cent over 2025 levels, with the balance coming from reserves. We intend that from 2027 our contributions will cover the cost of 3 slipendiary cleryy. Maintaining church buildings will remain a major concern. The Ministry Area includes eleven listed buildings, regarded as being of particular historical and archileclural significance. VM)ile some grant funding may be available for major works, in each case there will be a need for initial funding and fundraising by local people. There is concern over the decision by the UK Government to terminate the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, under which grants had been provided to cover the VAT paid on major work to listed buildings used as pla￿S of worship. Most of our churches have benefilled from the scheme in the past, including three during 2025. The government has announced a new, more limited. Places of Worship Renewal Fund for England, but no such fund has been announced for Wales. The evaluation of any proposal will involve an assessment of the benefit to be provided by the proposed work and the extent to which this will contribute to the mission of the church, the needs of the wider community and the preservation of heritage. In each case, formal permission will be required before undertaking major works on a listed building. We are grateful to local church treasurers, who have played a key role in the activities of the Ministry Area. With the impending retirement of several of the treasurers, the finances of some of the churches will be administered centrally within the Ministry Area, maintaining discrete funds but reducing the number of bank accounts. We will however remain reliant on local contacts for ensuring a steady income and identifying necessary expenditure. 21 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees, Annual Report (contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Descrlptlon of the Mlnlstry Area The Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area is situated in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. It is in the Vale of Glamorgan Deanery Diocese of Llandaff. Dedications of the churches within the Ministry Area and their locations All Saints Ewenny Priory 1st Michael and All Angelsl Sl Bridget Sl Cat￿9 Sl Donal Sl Giles Sl Illlud Sl James Sl Mary Magdalene Holy Trinity Sl Michael and All Angels St Tathan Southerndown Ewenny st Brides Major Llanmaes st Donat's Gileston Llan￿11 Major Wick Monknash Marcross Llanmihangel St Athan Names of all persons who werg MAC members during the financial year and any Parochial Office held. Mr Eddie Williams Chair Canon Edwin Counsell Ministry Area Leader Vicar Fr Craig VaLJghan Rev'd Emma Street Vicar Mr Robert Oldham Representative." St Illtud's, Llantwil Major Representative.. St James,, Wick Representative.. St Cattwg's, Llanmaes Representative.. Holy Trinity Marcross Representative.. St Mary's, Monknash Representative.. St Tathan, St Athan Representative." St Giles, Gileslon Representative.. St Michael's, Llanmihangel Representative.. St Bridget's, St Brides Major Representative." St Michael's, Ewenny Priory Representative.. St Donat's, Sl Donals Mrs Louise Edwards Mr Jeffrey Robinson Mrs Sharon Evans Mrs Marie Sheppard Mr Richard Simpson Mrs Lynda Mumford Mr Graham Bray Mrs Joy Newton Mrs Sam Budd Ms Sian Tesni Roberts Ministry Area Administrator and Secretary to the Council: Mrs Natasha Jones 22 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Trustees. Annual Report (¢offt)tlnue¢l} Year ended 31 December 2025 Struetur¢i govcrnancc and rnanagomcnt (￿￿¢1￿j￿¢￿) Details of Governance The Ministry Area Council is an unincorporated charity, governed by its constitution adopted 1 February 2004, as amended on 24 July 2018. The Constitution of the Church in Wales defines the functions and powers of a Ministry Area Council. These inGlude'. the promotion of the mission of the chU￿h in the Ministry Area., consideration of mallers concerning the Church in Wales (but not declarations of doctrinel., 3. propagation and implementation of any provision made by the Governing Body, the Rp.prp.49.ntativp Rnfly or thg. r)ior.p.qan or neanery C.onfprg.nc.g..' 4. the discharge of the duties placed upon it by any Regulations made under the provisions of the Constitution., all Ministry Area finances, the preparation of the Ministry Area budget and production of a report and accounts in accordance with the Charities Act and Church in Wales Accounting Regul81ions'. advising on matters properly referred to Il and taking into consideration any expression of opinion by any properly constituted church meeting., and communication with the Di0￿san and Deanery Conferences on such matters as the Council deems appropriale. The Council shall be the normal channel of communication between the parishioners and the Bishop. The Ministry Area holds an Annual Vetrtry Meetin9 and entruretr that every member of the Council a declaration that they will be bound by the Constitution. The trustees, annual report was approved on Iruslees by.. nd signed on behalf of the board of Slgned Signed Print name f. 6Ji Print Name Trustee Trustee 23 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Indépendent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Year ended 31 December 2025 I report lo the Iruslees on my examination ol the Iinancial slalemenls of Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area I'lhe chaiity'l for the year ended 31 December 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the Iruslees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements ol the Charities Act 20111'the Act l. l report in respect of Iny examination ol the charity's financial slalemenls carried out under section 145 Df the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the appli¢able Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl ol the Act. Independent examinerfs statement Since the charity"s gross income exceeded £2SO.000 your examiner must be a member ofa body listed in se¢lion 145 of the 2011 Act. l ¢onfirm Ihal l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member ol th8 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants IACCAI, which is one of the listed bodies. I havè complèted my examination. I contirm that no material matters have come to rny attention in ¢onnedion with the ex8rniD8lion giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect. accounting records were not kept In respeel of the charity as rèquired by section 130 01 the Act., or the financial statements do not accord with those records, or the linan¢ial statement5 do not ¢omply w1th the applicable requirements cOn￿rning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulation5 2008 olhei than any requirement that the acGounls givè a 'true and fair, view which Is not a matter considered as part of an Independent èxamination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connection with the examinalion to ivhich atlenliDn shctruld be drawn In this report In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Farzana Ahmed ACCA Independent Examiner Carslon ETL 151 Floor, Tudor House 16 Cathedral Road Cardiff CF119LJ Date.&o/o6120Z 24 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Statement of Financial Activities Year ended 31 December 2025 2025 Reslricled Endowment funds funds Total funds 2024 Unrestricted funds Total funds Note Income and endowments Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Investment income Other income 249,981 14,133 36,892 21,950 23,352 5,876 11,532 3,648 1,463 101 255.857 25.665 40.540 26.402 23.453 236,294 26,321 25,714 32,210 31,186 2,989 Total income 346,308 22,620 2,989 371.917 351,725 Expenditure Expenditure on raising fvnds.. Costs of other trading activities Expenditure on charitable activities Other expenditure Total expenditurg 12,143 303 12.446 9,665 10,11 13 319,973 4,732 15,614 83 335.587 4.815 351,305 1,277 336,848 16,000 352.848 362,247 Nel gains on investments 14 18,285 1,772 9,930 29,987 19,450 Net income 27,745 8,392 12,919 49,056 8,928 Transfers between funds 6,083 13,0941 12,9891 Net movement in funds 33,828 5,298 9,930 49,056 8,928 Reconclllatlon of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried for•vard 497,104 161,542 124,127 782,773 831.829 773,845 530,932 166,840 134,057 782,773 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. The notes on pages 27 to 39 fomi part of these flnanclal statements. 25 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Statement of Financial Position 31 December 2025 2024 Notè Fixed assets Investments 19 405,363 375,112 Current assets Stocks Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 20 21 5,470 4,796 423.021 8a8 14,808 401,515 433,287 417,171 Credltors- amounts falling due within one year Net Gurrent a55etS 22 16,8211 42b,4bb 831.829 19,5101 4UT,ti61 Totsi asseis less Curreni liabilities 782,773 Net assets 831.829 782,773 Funds of the charity Endowment funds Reslricled funds Unreslricled fLJnds 134,057 166,840 530,932 124,127 161,542 497,104 Total charity funds 24 831,829 782,773 These firTrancial statements were appmved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on .%l. May 2026, and are signed on behalf of the board by.. Signed Signed Print name Print Name Trustee Trustee Thp nDtpK nn p2op.A ?7 to 39 form part of these financial stat•m•At&. 26 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 December 2025 General information The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal offi'ce is The Rectory, High Street, Llantwit Major, CF61 1SS. Statement of Compllance These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,, the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (Charities SORP IFRS 10211 and the Charities Act 2011. Accounting policies Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured al fair value through income or expenditure. The financial stslements are prepared in sterling, which is the ftjnclional currency of the entity- Going concern After making reasonable enquiries and having conSide￿d the impact of various other factors on the financial performance of the charity and its current position, the trustees believe the charity will be able to continue to fulfil ils eharilable purpose, will be able to meet ils liabilities as they fall due and will have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable futu￿. Accordingly, the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Judgements and key sources of estlmatlon uncertalnty The preparation of the financial statements requires management lo make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experien￿ and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed lo be reasonable under the circumstances. There are no material judgements or estimation uncertainties lo note. Fund accounting Unreslricled funds are available for use at the discretion of the Iruslees to further any of the charity's purposes. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two su￿claSses. restricted income funds or endowment funds. Incoming resources All income is included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow lo the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to partiCLJlar categories of income.. income from donations or grants Is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement to the gift, receipt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably. legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and entitlement is established. 27 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Accounting policies (conllnuedj Resources expended Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred and is classified under headings of the slalement of financial activities lo which it relates.. expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events, non- charitable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods. expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned lo charitable activities. other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of ils expenditure on charitable activities. All costs are allocated lo expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable lo a single activity are allocated directly to that aclivily. Shared costs are apportioned be￿een the activities they contribute lo on a reasonable, iuslifiable and consislenl basi5. Investments Unlisted equity investments are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently measured al fair value. If fair value cannot be reliably measured, assets are measured at cost less impairmenL Listed investments are measured at fair value with changes in fair value being recognised in income or expenditu￿. Operating leases Lease payments are recognised as an expense over the lease term on a straighl-line basis. The aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised as a reduction to expense over the lease term, on a slraight-line basis. Stocks Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs lo complete and sell. Cost includes all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the stock lo ils present locats'on and condition. Financial instruments A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised al the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs. Current assets and current liabilities are subseqLJenlly measured al the cash or other consideration expected lo be paid or received and not discounted. 28 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Donations and legacies Unreslricled Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Donatlons Planned Giving Loose Collections Donations For Mission Tax Refunds 80,410 33,652 52,484 371 31,607 1,300 104 3,451 81,710 33,756 55,935 371 31.878 271 Legacies Legacies 25,875 25.875 Grants Sl Illlud's.. Making a Difference Locally Llandaff & Monmouth Bell Ringers Assoc Listed Pla￿ of Worship Grant Scheme St Giles.. StAthan Community Council St Cattwg's". Listed Place of Worship Grant Scheme St Mary s. Monknash.. Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme St Alhan.. StAthan Community Council Parish Office". Lland8ff Diocesan Board of Finan Lland8ff Di0￿san Board of Finan St Bridget's". St Bride's Community Council Vale of Glamorgan Council Glamorgan Heritage Llandaff DBF Charities Trust Glamorgan Voluntary SeNices 1,000 1,015 406 1.000 1.015 406 350 350 382 382 675 675 400 400 450 1,354 450 1,354 1,000 10,399 7,500 940 461 1,000 10,399 7,500 940 461 249,981 5,876 255,857 29 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Donations and legacies (cotrJUnuedJ Unreslricled Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Donatlons Planned Giving Loose Collections Donations For Mission Tax Refunds 81,536 31,434 36,185 406 30,866 2,033 83,569 31,434 40,770 406 30,866 4,585 Legacies Legacies 11,921 11,921 Grants Sl Illlud's.. Llandaff Di0￿san Board of Finan St Giles.. St Athan Community Council St Cattwg's: Listed pla￿ of Worship Grant Scheme St Mary s. Monknash.. Welsh Church Act Fund Llandaff Diocesan Board of Finance Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme National Churches Trust Wolfson Foundation St James,, Wick". Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme Parish offi￿.. Ty Cerdd St Bridget's". SB Community Council Miscellaneous other small grants 4,000 4,000 350 350 3,065 3,065 5,000 3,000 7,313 3,000 9,000 5,000 3,000 7,313 3,000 9,000 750 750 1,500 1,500 200 150 200 150 197,048 39,246 236,294 Charitable activities Unreslricled Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Sale of goodslserviTrs as part of direct charitable activities 14,133 11,532 25.665 Unreslricled Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Sale of goodslservices as part of direct charitable activities 15,650 10,671 26,321 This relates to church fees for weddings, funemls and intem)ents. Fees are set by the Representative Body of the Church in Wales. 30 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Other trading activities Unreslricled Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Fundraising events Shop income 28,108 8,784 3,648 31,756 8,784 40,540 36,892 3,648 Unreslricled Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Fundraising events Shop income 18,807 4,404 2,503 21,310 4,404 23,211 2,503 25,714 Investment income Title to the residential propety in Illtyd Avenue, Llantwit Major is vested in the Representative Body of the Church in Wales. The Ministry Area receives rental income and has responsibility for rna1ntenan￿. Unrestricted Funds Reslricled Endowment Totsl Funds Funds Funds 2025 Income from investment properties Income from listed investments Bank interest receivable 9,900 5,503 6,547 21,950 9,900 9,022 7,480 26,402 530 933 2,989 1,463 2,989 Unrestricted Funds Reslricled Endowment Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 Income from investment properties Income from listed investments Bank interest receivable 9,500 11,093 7,792 9,500 14,548 8,162 516 370 2,939 28,385 886 2,939 32,210 Othor income Unreslricled Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Other income 23,352 101 23.453 Unreslri¢led Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Other income 29,563 1,623 31,186 31 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 Costs of other trading activities Unreslricled Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Costs of other trading activities - Shop costs Costs of money raising - Staging events 1,366 10,777 1,366 11,080 12,446 303 12,143 303 Unreslricled Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Costs of other trading activities - Shop costs Costs of money raising - Staging events 3,116 6,437 3,116 6,549 112 9,553 112 9,665 10. Expgnditure on charitable activitigs by fund type Unreslricled Funds Restricted Totsl Funds Funds 2025 Support for Ministy Parish Running Costs Church Propety Missions Support costs 168,165 40,746 82,338 23,924 4,800 168,165 44,388 94,310 23,924 4,800 335,587 3,642 11,972 319,973 15,614 Unreslricled Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Support for Ministry Parish Running Costs Church Propety Missions Support costs 154,079 31,063 63,495 28,500 3,840 154,079 36,626 128,260 28,500 3,840 5,563 64,765 280,977 70,328 351,305 32 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 11. Expenditure on charitable activities by activty type Activities undertaken directly Support Total funds costs 2025 Total fund 2024 Support for Ministry Parish Running Costs Church Propety Missions Governance costs 168,165 44,388 94,310 23,924 168.165 44.388 94.310 23.924 4.800 154,079 36,626 128,260 28,500 3,840 4,800 330,787 4,800 335.587 351,305 12. Analysis of support costs Analysis of support costs Total 2025 Total 2024 Governance costs 4,800 4.800 3,480 13. Other expenditure Unreslricled Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Other expenditure 4,732 83 4,815 Unreslricled Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Other expenditure 1,222 55 1,277 14. Net gains on investments Unrestricted Funds Reslricled Endowment Total Funds Funds Funds 2025 Gainslllossesl on listed investments 18,285 1,772 9,930 29.987 Unreslricled Funds Reslricled Endowment Totsl Funds Funds Funds 2024 Gainslllossesl on listed investments 11,870 1,134 6,446 19,450 33 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 15. Independent examination fees 2025 2024 Fees payable to the independent examiner for.. Independent examination of the financial statements 4,080 3,480 16. Staff costs The total staff costs and employee benefrts for the reporting period are analysed as follows.. 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs Employer contributions to pension plans 20,080 2,079 480 15,732 843 22,639 16,575 The average head count of employees during the year was 1 12024.. 11. The average number of full-lime equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows.. 2025 No. 2024 No. Number of staff - admin No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year12024.. Nill- 17. Trustee remuneration and expenses No remuneration or other benefi'ts from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees. During the year, 3 trustees received a total of £10,879 for expenses reasonably incurred in the course of their duties as clergy12024." 4, £10,067). 18. Transfers between funds A variety of transfers be￿een funds took place within the year, as detailed in note 24, and mostly relate lo the income from investments being transferred to general funds. 11 also includes the transfer from Monknash Chancel Repair Fund lo unrestricted funds, as this has been used towards the cost of renewing the Chancel Roof, so is now fully spent. 34 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 19. Investments Cash or cash Listed equivalents investments Total Cost or valuatlon At 1 January 2025 Additions Disposals Fair value movements 152 530 {5211 374,960 519 12681 29,991 375,112 1,049 7891 29,991 At 31 December 2025 161 405,202 405,363 Impaimient At 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025 Carrying amount At 31 December 2025 161 405,202 405.363 At 31 December 2024 152 374,960 375,112 All investments shown above are held at valuation. Financial assets held at fair value Investments are held in The Church In Wales Common Investment Fund. Statements are received stating the middle market valuation of a share al the year-end. This is considered to be fair value and the value of each investment is calculated accordingly. 20. Stocks 2025 2024 Raw materials and consumables 5.470 848 21. Debtors 2025 2024 Other debtors 4.796 14,808 22. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Accruals and deferred income 6,821 9,510 35 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 23. Pensions and other post-retirement benefits Deflned contrlbutlon plans The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £48012024.. £Nill. 24. Analysls of charltable funds Unrestricted funds At 1 Jan 2025 Gains and losses At31 Dec 2025 Income Expenditure Transfers General funds 497,104 346,308 1336,8481 6,083 18,285 530.932 At 1 Jan 2024 Gains and losses At31 Dec 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers General funds 480,190 293,857 1291,7521 2,939 11,870 497, 104 Endowment funds At 1 Jan 2025 Gains and losses At31 Dee 2025 Income Expenditure Tmnsfers Pemanent Endowment Funds.. St Donat's Church, St Donat's RH Thomas Trust 114,951 St Cattwg's Church, Llanmaes Miss Richards, Bequest 2,768 12,7681 9,196 124,147 9,176 221 {2211 12,9891 734 9,910 124,127 2,989 9,930 134,057 At 1 Jan 2024 Gains and losses At31 Dec 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers Permanent Endovmient Funds.. st Donat's Church. St Donat's RH Thomas Trust 108,981 St Cattwg's Church. Llanmaes Miss Richards. Bequest 2,722 12,7221 5,970 114,951 8,700 217 12171 12,9391 476 9,176 117,681 2,939 6,446 124,127 36 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 24. Analysis of charitable funds (contlnued) Restricted funds At 1 Jan 2025 Gains and At31 losses Dec 2025 Income Expenditure Transfers St Illtud's Church. Llantwit Major: Access 729 Cowethas Peran Sans Friends of St 729 246 246 16,391 Toddler Group 159 Galilee Account 18,983 Churchyard 20,130 Chancel Repair 3,658 Youth Project 1,136 St Cattwg's Church, Llanmaes: Churchyard 2,190 Resloralion I Maintenance St James, Church. Wick: Resloralion Churchyard Youth Work Friends of St James, St Tathan Church, StAthan: Churchyard Bells & Tower St Giles, Church, Glleston: Cemetery 1,805 St Donat's Church, St Donat's: Churchyard 6,442 Holy Trinity Church, Marcross: Churchyard Resloralion St Mary's Church, Monknash: Churchyard 1,239 Chancel Repair 5,270 Ewenny Priory: Churchyard 6,220 Legacy Fund 12,611 st Bridget's. St Brides Major & All Saints. Southerndown: Chancel Repair 18,502 Bells Parish Office: Early Voices St Michael's Churchyard St Michael's Resloralion 420 11 16.811 170 18.983 25.395 4.038 1.313 5,652 87 1,591 13871 293 11,4141 100 11291 17 2.178 11,501 12,2891 9.212 856 2,842 1,555 500 2,946 1,356 4,467 1,555 11,3211 675 1,076 1,751 768 21,083 2,848 1,202 15,5661 1,950 100 22,385 512 2,317 11,9181 13101 4,214 25 14401 415 415 415 420 17201 939 15,2661 141 6.220 12.611 443 1,575 1,483 20.428 975 16001 371 600 1801 891 6,155 161,$42 2,222 22,620 11,1361 116,0001 7,241 166,840 13,0941 1,772 37 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 24. Analysis of charitable funds (contlnued) Restricted funds At 1 Jan 2024 Gains and losses At31 Dec 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers St Illtud's Church. Llantwit Major: Access 729 Cowethas Peran Sans Friends of St 729 246 246 15,682 Toddler Group 159 Galilee Account 18,983 Churchyard 17,700 Chancel Repair 3,389 Youth Project 2,369 St Cattwg's Church, Llanmaes: Churchyard 2,284 Resloralion I Maintenance St James, Church. Wick: Resloralion Churchyard Youth Work Friends of St James, St Tathan Church, StAthan: Churchyard Bells & Tower St Giles, Church, Glleston: Cemetery 1,805 St Donat's Church, St Donat's: Churchyard 6,442 Holy Trinity Church, Marcross: Churchyard St Mary's Church, Monknash.. Churchyard 21,671 Chancel Repair 5,250 Ewenny Priory.. Churchyard 6,220 Legacy Fund 12,611 st Bridget's. St Brides Major & All Saints. Southerndown: Chancel Repair 17,141 Parish Office: Early Voices St Michael's Churchyard St Michael's Resloralion 709 16,391 159 18,983 20,130 3,658 1,136 4,705 84 648 12,2751 185 11,8811 540 16341 2,190 5,454 6,159 1112} 11,501 3,802 2,605 1,869 2,275 1,521 17,4611 11,2841 13141 2,240 856 2,842 1,555 1,820 1,095 12,2401 675 804 20,590 5,558 493 15,5941 768 21,083 1,805 6,442 505 14801 25 28,528 148,9601 1,239 5,270 14 6,220 12,611 426 935 18,502 1,500 11,5001 319 52 371 6,030 125 6,155 175,974 54,929 170,4951 1,134 161,542 38 Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 December 2025 25. Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted Funds Reslricled Endowment Total Funds Funds Funds 2025 Investments CUr￿n1 assets Creditors less than 1 year Net assets 246,839 290,674 16,5811 530,932 24,467 142,613 12401 166,840 134,057 405,363 433,287 16,8211 831,829 134,057 Unreslricled Funds Reslricled Endowment Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 Investments Current assets Creditors less than 1 year Ngt assets 228,555 277,819 19,2701 497, 104 22,430 139,352 12401 161,542 124,127 375,112 417,171 19,5101 782,773 124,127 26. Operating lease cornmitment$ The tol81 future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as foll()ws". 2025 2024 Not later than 1 year Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years 1,886 6,602 8,488 1,896 474 2,370 During 2025, the Ministry Area entered into a >year lease for a photocopier. 39