Wyesham Christian Fellowship
– Trustees Annual Report 01 January 2021 to 31 December 2021
1. Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisers
- a. Charity Name : Wyesham Christian Fellowship. The charity is also known as WCF.
b. Charity Registration Number : 1133880
- c. Charity’s Principal Address: Wyesham Christian Fellowship, Chapel Close, Wyesham, Monmouth, Monmouthshire
d. Names of charity's trustees who manage the charity:
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Mr. William Sims (Chairman)
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Mr. David Sims
2. Structure & Governance
Wyesham Christian Fellowship is governed by our Trust deed dated 1 July 2008. Trustees have been appointed at the declaration of trust and are appointed according to Section 5 of the trust deed.
3. Objectives and activities
The Objects of the Church are :
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to advance the Christian faith in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit; and
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to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind, including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit; and
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to advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects:
The effect of Covid continued to impact the activities of Wyesham Christian Fellowship, but restrictions reduced and it became possible to do more. Employing a full time Pastor, it continued to care for individuals both in and out of the church family while conducting activities that were increasingly permitted. These are detailed under Achievements and Performance below. They included weekly activities such as Sunday Church Services, Sunday School, and community Coffee Mornings and Craft groups which provide opportunities for worship, prayer, learning about the bible, hearing the gospel, and being encouraged to follow Jesus Christ as well as enjoying company and fun. With other churches Wyesham Christian Fellowship held an open-air service. Services and other activities continued to be held on-line and then increasingly in person when permitted. Other activities of a more occasional nature were conducted either presenting the Christian faith or building relationships by helping projects that benefited the local community.
Additional activities involved ministries among those struggling with basic necessities for themselves or for their families or elderly needing help or some escape from loneliness and developing contacts and helping with Alcoholics and Drug Addicts. Numerous individuals who were in need whether due to age, illness, or life controlling habits have been supported throughout the year by church members, both through financial and where possible practical support. This included taking traditional Christmas lunches to the homes of people in need due to age, loneliness or infirmity.
The Church also gave to works by other bodies both locally and beyond that were beneficial to the communities within which they operated. Through different groups the Church supported organised development and emergency relief in the third world areas and partnered other local churches in maintaining a Food Bank for those in need in the Monmouth area.
In carrying out their responsibilities the Trustees of the charity have complied with their duty to keep in mind the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission, and in particular the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.
4. Achievements and performance
Weekly Sunday services have included worship, bible teaching with groups for children, youth and adults in the morning, and prayer. These services have been made available online for those unable to come to the church.
Weekly midweek activities included working with another church to produce school assemblies for children (5-11 years old).
Weekly Coffee Mornings primarily for older members of community were held and a weekly internet café run for all who need help and access to computer facilities so they can acquire training or contact government and other agencies where needed.
Pastoral care for people within the community has been provided, including to young people contacted through refreshments given on the streets of Monmouth on Saturday nights. Up to September the church employed an apprentice Youth & Community Worker for 4 days a week who also participated in schools’ work which included close co-operation with another local church.
We were involved in helping people in financial difficulty via the charity “Christians Against Poverty” and gave individual assistance where appropriate.
The Food Bank in Monmouth and area has also been supported.
5. Financial Review:
Summary of the charity’s policy on reserves:
The Charity holds in reserves such funds as are required to cover future commitments and provision against unforeseen liabilities. At the year-end there were no such commitments.
Details of any funds materially in deficit:
No deficits existed.
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE 2021
| INCOME AND EXPENDITURE 2021 | INCOME AND EXPENDITURE 2021 |
|---|---|
| Income 2021 General Offerings 11,714 Gift Aid/Stewardship 41,083 Income Tax Refund 0 Gifts 220 Interest (Deposit account) 1 Monmouth Show 0 Sundries ( inc. Rental Income) 0 Youth Work Grant 0 Emergency Gifts/FISCH 0 Mission 560 Media System Donations 4,900 Christmas Together 0 Other 642 |
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| TOTAL INCOME | 59,120 |
| EXPENDITURE | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries | 38,442 | |
| Cleaner | 495 | |
| Grass cutting / Window Cleaning | 0 | |
| Electrical Inspection (PATS/Mains) | 85 | |
| Maintenance | 107 | |
| Fire Inspection/certificate | 121 | |
| Insurance | 1,133 | |
| BT Internet/Phone line | 554 | |
| British Gas | 2,205 | |
| Swalec | 387 | |
| Welsh Water | 278 | |
| Speakers | 240 | |
| CCLI Charges | 310 | |
| Daily Readings | 93 | |
| Evangelical Alliance Membership | 100 | |
| Harvest & Christmas flowers | 0 | |
| Media equipment | 3,751 | |
| Mission TFM | 2,386 | |
| Christmas Together | 0 | |
| Monmouth Show | 0 | |
| Outreach/Publicity | 1,721 | |
| Youth Work Miscellaneous expenses | 636 | |
| Churches Together | 0 | |
| Emergency Provision | 0 |
| Kitchen/Cleaning Supplies Sundry |
381 0 |
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| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 53,428 |
| BALANCES AS AT 1 JANUARY Current Account Balance Business Reserve Surplus of Income over Expenditure Total Funds Surplus/Deficit of income over expenditure |
5,692 5,354 6,553 5,692 17,600 |
| TOTAL FUNDS AS AT 31 DECEMBER | 17,600 |
| BANK BALANCES AS AT 31 DECEMBER Current Account Balance Business Reserve |
1,545 16,055 |
| TOTAL FUNDS AS AT 31 DECEMBER | 17,600 |
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