## **Annual Report 2024** Registered charity number 1134392 Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area ## **Contents** |**Contents**|| |---|---| |Ministry Area Council|3| |MAC membership|4| |Annual reports|5| |Introduction|5| |All Saint’s Church, Barry|6| |All Saints’ Church Choir|7| |Mothers’ Union|8| |Merthyr Dyfan Church|9| |St Mary’s Church, Barry Dock|10| |St Cadoc’s Church, Cadoxton-juxta-Barry|11| |Electoral roll|13| |Safeguarding|13| |Appendices: Annual Vestry Meeting 2025|14| |2025 AVM Agenda|14| |2024 AVM Minutes|15| |Ministry Area contact information|28| **2** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area ## **Ministry Area Council** Ministry Area Leader: The Rev’d Canon Zoë King (i.e. Priest in Charge) Vicar: The Rev’d Fr Robert Parrish Vicar: The Rev’d Fr Dan Barnes-Davies Reader _emeritus_ : Peter Atkins Architects: Alwyn Jones, 5 Cardiff Road, Taffs Well, Cardiff Morgan Horowsky, Castle Street, Abergavenny Bankers: HSBC, Penarth The Barry Ministry Area (legally the Rectorial Benefice of Barry) is part of the Vale of Glamorgan Deanery, in the Diocese of Llandaff within the Church in Wales. The Church in Wales is a province within the Anglican Communion and, as such, exists to advance the Christian religion through worldwide mission. The object of the Ministry Area Council (MAC) is to ensure that the Life and Work of the Church within the Parish helps to fulfil that mission, both locally and more widely. The MAC is not a body corporate. Its composition, procedure and powers are regulated by the Constitution of the Church in Wales, as amended from time to time by its Governing Body, set up under Section 13 (1) of the Welsh Church Act 1914. Elections are held at an Annual Vestry Meeting, which must take place on or before 30 April. All persons whose names are entered on the Electoral Roll are entitled to vote and stand for election. Before assuming office, every member of the Council must sign a declaration that they will be bound by the Constitution. The Representative Body of the Church in Wales holds the land and property of the Church in Wales including All Saints’ Church, St Cadoc’s Church, St Mary’s Church & Merthyr Dyfan Church buildings, their contents and the churchyards. The Representative Body is an Exempt Charity and was set up under Section 13 (2) of the Welsh Church Act 1914. It acts on behalf of the Province in paying the stipends of full time clergy; and administrators of the Church in Wales scheme of Covenanted giving and recovers tax on behalf of parishes. **3** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area The MAC is responsible _inter alia_ for promoting the mission of the Church, the parochial budget and all expenditure there under, the care and maintenance of the Church fabric and all of the Churchyard, and for action on any other matter referred to it in accordance with the Constitution. The MAC is also the normal channel of communication between the parishioners and the Bishop of the Diocese. ## **MAC membership** During 2024, the following served as members of the Ministry Area Council: ## **Members** _**ex officio**_ Cleric in charge (MAL) Canon Zoë King Vicar Fr Dan Barnes-Davies Vicar Fr Robert Parrish Rector’s Warden Rowena Hughes People’s Warden Chris Chaulk _(resigned 7 April 2024)_ ## **Co-opted members** Lay Chair _vacant_ ## **Elected members** Honorary Treasurer Martin Evans Honorary Secretary Mary Morris Subwarden for St Mary’s Susan Borges _(died 6 December 2024)_ Subwarden for Merthyr Dyfan Wendy Cook Subwarden for All Saints’ Jill Osborne Subwarden for St Cadoc’s Shirley Powell _(from 7 April 2024)_ Representative for St Cadoc’s Kay Charles Representative for St Mary’s Caroline Dodd Representative for All Saints’ Catherine Pease Representative for Merthyr Dyfan _vacant_ ## **In attendance** Assistant Treasurer Anne Evans Assistant Treasurer Keith Williams **4** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area ## **Annual reports** ## **Introduction** Welcome to the 2025 Annual Report. This is just a tiny snapshot of what is going on across the Ministry Area. There are so many people to thank: the MA Council, the Warden and subwardens; our organists, choir and Treasurers; my clerical colleagues Fr Robert and Fr Dan, as well as our amazing retireds Fr Robert Evans, Fr Edward Dowding and Fr Chris Seaton. Without all these priests and officers we wouldn’t get half as much done. We also wished a happy retirement to Jan Braddon as our MA administrator: her hard and tireless work is much missed but we hope to appoint a new administrator shortly. It is no secret that things financially are tough and we are doing all we can to improve our situation; however this will probably be a year of difficult decisions but no decisions will be made without the MAC making decisions and the congregations being consulted. We cannot thank our Treasurers enough for all they do. But… That’s only part of the story we have so much to celebrate the confirmation of four candidates, the community garden goes from strength to strength, our new intercessions group have being writing the prayers for the last year, we have in both St Mary’s and All Saints’ new young servers who are working hard to learn new skills and I cannot thank the serving teams across the MA enough for their hard work and their openness to training new members of the teams. However, we do nothing without the support of everybody through prayer, hard work and fellowship. So, thank you for all you do and as we step forward we need to be brave, bold and above all undergird everything with prayer. Thank you so much. Canon Zoë **5** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area ## **All Saint’s Church, Barry** Over the last year All Saints’ has slowly found its number growing. We have had a number of baptisms, weddings and funerals including having the privilege of hosting a funeral for the Orthodox community. The choir have been out and about singing in Exeter, Wells and Baltimore House. They go from strength to strength and one of the highlights in All Saints’ was the Allegro’s _miserere mei_ on Ash Wednesday. All Saints’ has a serving team that is growing and evolving, having two new younger members in Jamie and Daniel as well as Anne joining us occasionally. We recently launched our new Holy Eucharist which is more relaxed and open hopefully to encourage families without ‘dumbing down’, so to speak. We have had the pleasure of hosting a number of school concerts: Romilly, All Saints’ Primary, Ysgol Sant Baruc, Whitmore High, Barry Island Primary; as well as class visits by All Saints’ Primary and Jenner Park, where Miss Fi and Mr Dave were great hits! We owe enormous thanks to Jill who has worked tirelessly as our Subwarden; Dave Ball, who quietly does a lot of jobs; and Chris Chaulk who, like oil, fills the gaps, as well as everyone who steps in to help when needed. During the past year we have said a fond farewell to the following: Mary Cule, Ann Jones, Carol Chapelton, Ann Rodgers, Diana Price, Margaret Rawlins, Gill Davies, Edna Jones and Mary Thomas. Unfortunately, we have also lost Margaret Drake and Peggy Pittard Davies in early 2025. We thank God for their Christian witness and pray they may rest in peace. Canon Zoë **6** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area ## **All Saints’ Church Choir** The Choir’s main focus is to lead and enhance the worship of the congregation of All Saints’ Barry. This is supplemented by the Choir singing Anthems at the Eucharist Services. Their repertoire continues to increase steadily. The musical settings at the Eucharist are fully congregational (the current settings being Mass of St Thomas by David Thorne and the Missa Simplex by Malcolm Archer, which alternate), and there is a good mix of hymns, psalms and worship songs sung, so that every age range can be represented. At Mission Area services, the music is always completely different to reflect the fact that this is an MA service and not linked to a particular church. The choir is always appreciated by members of the congregation and clergy. I would also like to thank every individual choir member who gives up their time and talent willingly as a volunteer to sing and lead the worship of Almighty God and, in addition, help me run choir social events (really important for morale), fundraising events or supports me in putting on concerts, this extends to people outside the choir as well! We had a very successful trip to Exeter Cathedral in May/June 2024 where we were joined by members of Peterston-super-Ely Church Choir. We were accompanied on this trip by Mr Jeff Howard and the choir enjoyed singing their newly learning Mass setting — Viernes’ Messe Sollenelle, some Herbert Howells and even an anthem in Welsh. We are already looking forward to the challenges and maintaining the high standard of music which we have become used to at All Saints’ Church throughout the forthcoming year. James Bull BMUS **7** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area ## **Mothers’ Union** We currently have forty-eight members. We have enjoyed speakers giving talks on many interesting and varied topics. We had a very tasty fish and chip lunch at the end of our summer session and in September began our autumn programme with a Eucharist service in All Saints’ when two new members were enrolled by Canon Zoë. In November we had a three course ‘Autumn Lunch’ in the Glamorgan Suite at Barry College, the meal and the service provided by the students was superb and we all thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. This brought our autumn programme to a close. In January we held our AGM after a Eucharist service in All Saints’, and at the end of the month we took part in the annual ‘Wave of Prayer’ service. We have 4 million members worldwide and the ‘Wave of Prayer’ visits every branch in 84 countries. In March a very successful Coffee, Cake and Raffle afternoon raised an amazing £414 and was enjoyed by all. This year, sadly, we marked the passing of our Branch member Ann Rodgers and also of former Branch member and Deanery Leader Diana Price. Prayers were said at our meetings for Ann and Diana. This year we have donated a total of £360 to our charities and £500 to Church towards the cost of gas, electricity and printing. Deanery and Diocesan events have included the Deanery Festival, Deanery Advent Service, Advent Praise Service and Diocesan Annual Council. Our meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 2pm in All Saints’ Church Hall and we extend a warm welcome to all who would like to join us. Anita Hop **8** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area ## **Merthyr Dyfan Church** Building on the momentum from 2023, Merthyr Dyfan has continued to be a place of quiet faithfulness and growing community connection. 2024 saw the steady rhythm of worship and witness continue, showing the enduring spirit of our living ancient church. Our regular Sunday 9am Eucharist remains the cornerstone of our life together, gathering the faithful week by week. Lent saw us engage with the Ministry Area course on prayer, holding a session here in March, and we marked the solemnity of Ash Wednesday with a well-attended evening Eucharist. Holy Week was observed with reverence, including hosting the Tuesday evening MA Eucharist, and the church looked beautiful with its Easter Garden display. A definite highlight was the Merthyr Dyfan Band Day held on a perfect June afternoon. It was wonderful to see the churchyard filled with visitors (about 100 _besides_ regular MA worshippers!) enjoying the fantastic music of our great friends and supporters Barry Brass Band. Events like these really showcase the church's place in the heart of the community and are a testament to the hard work of the organising team and volunteers — thank you all! We celebrated Harvest Festival in October, gathering gifts for the Vale Foodbank, demonstrating our commitment to serving those in need within our town. The congregation also contributed enthusiastically to the MA Autumn Fayre by running the 'Name the Bear' stall. Thank you to everyone who contributes to the life of Merthyr Dyfan — those who care for the building, prepare the church for services, welcome visitors, and faithfully attend worship. My particular thanks to Wendy Cook, who is retiring as subwarden having served with dedication, perseverance and not a little humour. Your dedication allows this church to continue its ministry. As we look ahead to the near future, when we will have to make decisions with the MA and diocese about the shape of our ministry to North Barry; let's continue to be inspired by Dyfan's saying: “Trech Duw na drwg ddarogan." (God is superior to ill foreboding.) Fr Dan **9** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area ## **St Mary’s Church, Barry Dock** It has been another year of activity at St Mary’s, befitting its role as a welcoming hub in the heart of Barry town centre. Looking back through the diary, it's heartening to see the sheer range of services, events, and community connections that have filled our church and its grounds. The opening of the community Peace Garden in April was a landmark moment. It was wonderful to welcome Bishop Mary to bless the garden and Cllr Ian Johnson (then Barry Town Mayor) to plant the Peace Rose. The garden is already proving to be a cherished asset, used by Holton Primary School's gardening club, the Foodbank, Inspired Learners, and individuals seeking a quiet space. The generous donation of a defibrillator by Calon Hearts at the garden opening was another significant development for community wellbeing, followed up by vital CPR training. Our regular pattern of Sunday and weekday worship continues to be the bedrock of our spiritual life. Alongside this, St Mary’s hosted numerous special services and events throughout the year. We observed Holy Week with reflective services like the Maundy Thursday Eucharist and the newly-instituted garden prayers on Good Friday. Amongst others, we hosted Ministry Area services on Low Sunday (the Annual Vestry Meeting) and we were especially privileged to host the Eucharist for the Feast of Christ the King, with retired bishop Barry Morgan preaching. It was also a joy to welcome Edward Thompson into the church family through his baptism on All Saints’ Day and his brother Evan to our serving team. At the end of the year, both started their preparation for Confirmation at Candlemas 2025. Community engagement remains central to St Mary’s identity. We kicked off the year with a Pancake Party, held successful Harvest and Christmas Quizzes, and hosted wonderful concerts by Barry Brass Band and the combined choirs for a Midsummer celebration. Children’s activities were prominent, with a well-attended Easter craft workshop, and a delightful Teddy Bears' Picnic in the Peace Garden. The ever-popular Breakfast with Santa and the Town Mayor's Carol Concert rounded off the year with festive cheer. We continue to support vital services like **10** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area the Vale Foodbank and the FAN (friends and neighbours) group operating from our building. Keeping our beautiful building fit for purpose requires ongoing effort. Thank you to all involved in ensuring St Mary's is a welcoming space for worship and community use. A particular, heartfelt, thank you must go to Susan Borges for her tireless work throughout the year as subwarden, sacristan, verger and lead server: supporting me as Vicar, the garden project, Foodbank, liaising with schools, organising events, and so much more besides. Before her sudden death in early December, Susan was to have retired this Easter, having served St Mary’s for very many years with huge dedication. Her contribution has been immense, and the church community feels her loss keenly. Thank you to every member of the St Mary’s congregation. Your commitment, generosity, and willingness to volunteer make everything possible. I have been particularly struck by how we have come together in the shock of Susan’s loss. As we move forward, let's continue to build on this foundation, striving to show Christ’s loving welcome to everyone in Barry. Fr Dan ## **St Cadoc’s Church, Cadoxton-juxta-Barry** As this is likely to be my final report before my retirement it is with particular gratitude that I thank our dedicated team of clergy and laity. Anyone who succeeds me will be fortunate indeed. My colleague Fr Chris is a dedicated priest and visitor of the sick, and a very practical person. Fr Robert Evans is always happy to cover services at St Cadoc’s or elsewhere in the Ministry Area whenever needed. On most Sundays Fr Chris, Fr Robert, and myself (‘The Three Amigos’) concelebrate, and take it in turns to preach. I am sure that with the decline in those offering themselves for ordination, the ministry of retired priests will become ever more important. Our Ministry Area warden, Rowena Hughes and her husband Brian are a wonderful source of help, advice, and support. We are fortunate also to have the support of **11** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area our St Cadoc’s warden and verger Shirley Powell, our sacristan Jan Braddon, our server Gerry Bushen, and our musical accompanist Kay Charles. A big thankyou also to our cleaners, our flowers arrangers, and everyone who assists in any way. In November, Jan Braddon retired as our Ministry Area Administrator, having served for seven years in that post. Her efficiency and friendliness was much appreciated. ## Our church building In February, Axis Roofing Work completed repair to the lead abutment. In May, the church was used as a polling station, and key safes were fitted by David Brownjohn. In June, there was an attempted break-in, in the process of which the main door lock was damaged. Fr Chris replaced the lock. Then in August, a CCTV camera was installed; our grateful thanks to Fr Chris and Brian Hughes for undertaking this work. A battery-operated mower and strimmer were purchased, much more environmentally friendly than petrol machines. Our grateful thanks to Fr Chris for giving freely of his time to keep our church grounds in pristine condition. In November a Dyson cleaner was purchased. In December a new dehumidifier was purchased, and in January new lighting was fitted to the tower and porch, in conformance with Health and Safety regulations. Last year St Cadoc’s was fortunate to receive a significant legacy. This will enable us to make some significant improvements and repairs to the church, such as: upgrading our lighting to LED energy efficient lighting, a new boiler / central heating, repairs to the porch floor, an improved loop/sound system, and a new bench for the church grounds. ## Our church community Llamau was our chosen charity for Lent, The Food Bank our Harvest charity, and Tŷ Hapus (which supports people affected by dementia) our Advent charity. **12** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area On Easter Day a new Easter cross and shroud were installed near one of the church windows. A big thank you to Brian Hughes for making the cross and installing it, and to Kay Charles for making the shroud. In June a very successful Summer Fun Day was held at St Cadoc’s, which raised over £1281.00. Our grateful thanks once more to Barry Brass Band for their continued support. In December there was once more a visit by Cadoxton Primary School (the whole School) for their end of term Christmas Story. _I would like to thank the people of St Cadoc's for their friendship and support over the last year._ Fr Robert ## **Electoral roll** As of 24 April 2025, there are 162 members on the Electoral Roll. Fr Dan ## **Safeguarding** Oral report given to AVM 2025. **13** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area ## **Appendices: Annual Vestry Meeting 2025 2025 AVM Agenda** 1. Prayers 2. Apologies for absence 3. Chair’s introduction 4. Minutes of the AVM 2024 5. Reports - a. Church reports - b. Electoral roll - c. Accounts 6. Reports of Deanery & Diocesan Conferences 7. Elections - a. Ministry Area Warden No nomination received. b. Ministry Area Councillors (including subwardens) Nominations received: Honorary Treasurer Martin Evans Honorary Secretary Mary Morris Subwarden for Merthyr Dyfan Emma Lehman People’s subwarden for St Cadoc’s Jackie Barnes Representative for St Cadoc’s Gareth Williams Representative for St Mary’s Caroline Dodd Representative for All Saints’ Lucy Sullivan Representative for Merthyr Dyfan Cath Davies - c. Sidespersons 8. Appointment of Auditor **14** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area ## **2024 AVM Minutes** **THE MINISTRY AREA OF BARRY Annual Vestry Meeting Sunday 7th April 2024 @ 10 a.m. ST MARY’S CHURCH** |**In Attendance:**|Rev’d Canon Zoë King, Father Robert Parrish,
Father Dan Barnes-Davies, Helena Coombes (Lay Chair),
Ministry Area Council members — Rowena Hughes,
Susan Borges, Martin Evans, Keith Williams,
Caroline Dodd, Catherine Pease, Wendy Cook,
Jill Osborne, Mary Morris.
Other Members of the Congregation in attendance
attached separately| |---|---| |**Minute**
**No**||**Action**| |---|---|---| |**1**|**Prayers**
Rev’d Canon Zoë King opened the meeting with prayers.
Also welcoming everyone to the meeting and giving thanks to
everyone for their attendance and the work that they do.|| **15** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area |**2**||**Apologies for Absence**
Apologies were received from: Kay Charles, Diane Jeffery,
Father Chris Seaton, Julie Seaton, Ceri Rossiter, Chris Chaulk,
Elizabeth Harrison.|| |---|---|---|---| |**3**||**Chairman’s Introduction**
Helena Coombes addressed the meeting by also welcoming
everyone and saying that it showed positivity by seeing so
many in attendance.
Helena continued by saying that it had been two years since
she had been licenced by the Archdeacon to take on the role
of Lay Chair and thanked the Ministers for having confidence in
her to fulfil the position.
Unfortunately, due to age restriction Helena said that she was
not able to complete the third year as Lay Chair, therefore it is
now time to hand the baton over to someone else.
She went on to say that she wished to publicly thank all the
Ministry Area Councillors for their dedication, hard work and
support for herself and particularly the Church Community.
Commenting that it can be a taxing and sometimes thankless
role along with being a little stressful at times.
She also said that the Ministers had opened her eyes to a
variety of situations that have arisen and that she had learnt a
lot about the church community and herself. She thanked the|| **16** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area Ministers also for their patience, support and encouragement and especially to Rev’d Zoë for her constant reassurance, whether it be with a bowl of soup, bread or endless coffee as they worked through the various things that needed to be dealt with. Helena expressed her thanks not only to the people in attendance but to the Church community as a whole, for their support for the Ministry Area of Barry and all that we are trying to achieve. She hoped that everyone felt that we have moved forward during the last two years, to become one Ministry Area and not just four Churches. However, it must be acknowledged that we have some way to go yet. She continued by saying that we now need to look outwards at the community of Barry, making sure that we as representatives give support and promote ‘Our Mission’. She is confident that the new MAC will direct us. Helena finished by saying that despite her initial reservations she had greatly enjoyed the role of Lay Chair. She encouraged everyone who is willing and has the time and skills, to consider becoming part of the Ministry Area Council. **4 Minutes of the Previous Annual Vestry Meeting** Copies of the previous meeting minutes which took place on 16[th] April 2023 had either been emailed out to recipients, prior to the meeting or there were hard copies available on the day of the meeting. **17** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area Helena addressed the meeting asking if everyone was happy with the contents of the minutes and that they could be signed off as read. This was proposed by: Susan Borges and seconded by: Wendy Cook The majority in attendance voted for acceptance of the minutes. **5 Parish Reports** The reports had been emailed prior to the meeting and hard copies were available on the day of the meeting. **Area Reports** Rev’d Zoë thanked everyone who had contributed to the report and a huge thank you to Jan for compiling and making sure the Clergy got all their reports to her on time. She went on to say that over the past year we have endeavoured to consider our role in the community. Examples of this, to name but a few, being the Community Garden at St Mary’s, which we celebrate with the official opening on Saturday 13[th] April 2024. Back in the summer of 2023 we had Churches Unlocked at Merthyr Dyfan. Also, we are broadening our schools work, building a close relationship between St Cadoc’s and Cadoxton Primary. Sunday School is developing in St Mary’s. There was also the installation of the RNLI Standard at All Saints. **18** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area However, there are challenges before us and Rev’d Zoë related to the Extraordinary General Meeting where finances were discussed. She expressed her thanks to Martin, Ann and Keith for all that they do. Following on she announced that very shortly we will be offering digital giving, with a permanent machine in All Saints and another one for use in the remaining three churches. Included in this will be a sum up machine that can be used for wedding payments etc. In the winter at the Archdeacon’s Visitation we were asked to consider the Mission of the Ministry Area. Rev’d Zoë said that at the last MAC Meeting the MAC Members were asked to write a Mission Statement, these being on display in the Church and could everyone in attendance please tick the statement that sums up what we are called to do. Rev’d Zoë continued by saying that we are facing challenges, pointing out that at the end of the Annual Vestry Meeting we do not have a Lay Chair or Ministry Area Peoples Warden. Extremely grateful that Rowena Hughes is continuing in her role as Warden, saying that Rowena has been an incredibly hardworking Warden, always making sure that communication is as good as it can be. However, we do need more people to step up. She mentioned her love of breadmaking and how the achievement of a good missional community is compared to this, from mixing ingredients which can be sticky and messy but slowly everything comes together and creates something amazing. **19** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area The above means basically we need more ingredients. It is time to think in broader strokes especially at All Saints' with the stepping down of Chris Chaulk, a huge hole to replace. She suggested that perhaps instead of looking for one person to replace Chris and work alongside Jill Osborne, may be have a group of people sharing the work. We also need to think about a Lay Chair, if anyone is interested or has any ideas please speak to Rev’d Zoë. Rev’d Zoë went on to thank Helena in her role as Lay Chair, for her support, wisdom and good counsel. She has been phenomenal for the Ministry Area and myself. Relating to lots of laughter over lunch time meetings, which involved bread and soup making whilst discussing ways to move forward. Also thanks to Chris Chaulk, not in attendance today, who has been an invaluable member. A collection for Chris is being taking quietly at All Saints, anyone wishing to give please see Jill, Iris or myself. Giving thanks to her colleagues for all they do, also our valued retired Priests – Fr Chris, Fr Robert and Fr Edward. To the MAC Members for their hard work, our Deanery and Diocesan Representatives, Sub Wardens, Mary Morris Secretary extraordinaire, to Jan our Administrator for all she does in the office, to our musicians and choristers. Finally the biggest thank you is to all in attendance and for all you do. **Electoral Roll** There are 162 people listed on the Electoral Roll. **20** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area **Accounts** Martin addressed the meeting and apologised that hard copies of the accounts had only become available for reading at the Annual Vestry Meeting. He stressed that the work involved in preparing the Annual Accounts is time consuming and they are finding the demands on their time are increasing. He feels that the role of the Ministry Treasurer should be offered to someone who can devote the time necessary. He related to the Finance Meeting (EGM) in October 2023 and to those who had attended, who were aware of the financial situation and how as a Ministry Area we are becoming more reliant on our reserves. The main reasons being, **giving** and not being able to keep up with the increase of costs. At the start of becoming a Rectorial Benefice in 2016 the total giving from all the Churches for that year totalled £97,000. In 2023, seven years later, total giving was £62,000. This represents a drop of 40% from the 2016 figure. It is apparent that over the same seven years costs have been rising. Maintenance costs up 30%, contribution to the Church in Wales up 20% and general expenses up 13%. We have been able to carry out major jobs on the church buildings by utilising monies released from the sale of St Paul’s Church. The use of this money is still ongoing until it runs out or The Church in Wales (who hold the money) enforce a time limit. **21** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area Martin went on to say that there is much going on in the four churches and those who give their time and energy should be commended for the support given to the Ministry Area. The accounts for 2023 show that our net expenditure was £92,000, this was offset in part by the revaluation of our shareholdings in the Common Investment Fund (these we are now having to sell to pay the bills). Our reserves dropped by £74,000 to £478,776 and of these reserves only £300,000 are unrestricted in their use. Martin stressed that we are not alone in this situation, other Ministry Areas are in the same position. Rev’d Zoë had already given a huge thank you to Martin, Ann and Keith and went on to say that it is incredibly difficult for them. She thanked Martin and Ann for the compiling of the Accounts. She also said that stewardship must be discussed in the next year. Rowan Hughes asked the question “if nothing changes, how many years do we have before we run out of money”? Helena commented that we are moving forward and everyone must work together. Martin stated that at the end of 2023, there was £300k in the general funds, so based on that figure and in answer to Rowan’s question, five to six years. Jill Osborne commented about any monies coming into the Ministry Area, they must go through the Church Bank Account. **22** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area Helena also expressed her thanks and said that if anyone has the necessary skills to help, please come forward. Acceptance of the accounts in draft format was proposed by: Rowena Hughes and seconded by: Diane Baker All in favour of signing off the accounts in draft form. **6 Reports of Deanery & Diocesan Conferences** Rev’d Zoë informed the meeting that one Deanery Conference had taken place and that Father Robert and herself were present. Young Faith Matters gave a talk at this conference. However, the conference as a whole was uninspiring. Helena informed the meeting that a Diocesan Conference took place in September 2023. Helena at this point called on Caroline Dodd, who had been present, to give feedback. Caroline although taken by surprise, as the conference had been a while ago gave a brief outline of the day. She said that there were lots of speakers who were inspiring. Also refreshments including lunch and lots of cake were very enjoyable. All in all a very positive experience. She had received gifts, which included a packet of mints, a notebook and a packet of seeds. Helena said that the Diocesan Conference takes place on the last Saturday in September and is available to view online. **23** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area **7 Elections** Rev’d Zoë informed the meeting that the following people had been nominated, proposed and accepted:Mary Morris Secretary Martin Evans Treasurer Rowena Hughes Ministry Area Leader’s Warden Susan Borges Sub Warden – St Mary’s Jill Osborne Sub Warden – All Saints’ Wendy Cook Sub Warden – Merthyr Dyfan Shirley Powell Sub Warden – St Cadoc’s However, the Lay Chair and Ministry Area People’s Warden positions remain vacant. **Ministry Area Councillors** Caroline Dodd Kay Charles Catherine Pease It is to be noted that Merthyr Dyfan have a vacancy for a Ministry Area Councillor. **Deanery Representatives** Susan Borges Bethan John Elaine Adams **24** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area **Diocesan Conference** Elaine Adams Caroline Dodd **8 Appointment of Auditor** Rev’d Zoë asked if everyone was happy to continue with the current Auditor. Martin Evans informed the meeting that the current Auditor being used has changed ownership but it is hoped to continue with them. Proposed by: Jill Osborne Seconded by: Susan Borges All in attendance happy to accept. Rev’d Zoë closed the meeting and thanked everyone in attendance. She also said that during Lent, Lay people started to be involved in the writing of Intercessions. She went on to say that she was incredibly grateful to the small team involved and also willing to take on more members. This came into place on Passion Sunday. Helena received a huge round of applause at the close. The Eucharist, with hymns, took place following the Annual Vestry Meeting. **25** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area Accepted by vote of the Annual Vestry Meeting 2025 as an accurate record. Signed: Signed: Date: Canon Zoë King, Ministry Area Leader Mary Morris, Hon. Secretary 27 April 2025 **26** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area ## **MINISTRY AREA OF BARRY** ## **ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING** ## **SUNDAY 7[TH] APRIL 2024** ## **ATTENDANCE RECORD** **Clergy (as above recorded) Members of the Electoral Roll (besides those recorded above)** |Shirley Powell|Ray Hawkins| |---|---| |Diane Hewitson|Hilary Berry| |Ossie Palmer|Anita Hop| |Nans Binding|Mark Pease| |Diane Kelland|David Hop| |Ellen Downey|Ann Boyd| |Iris Swann|Kay Stephens| |Margaret Rees|Tara Halliday| |Ann Evans|Rachel Johnson| |Ellen Willis|Elizabeth Matthews| |Jennifer Morgan|Patricia Righton| |Christine Lacey|Pamela Morris| |Gerry Bushen|Cath George| |Janet Braddon|Janet Stringer| |Pamela Hollinshead|Peter Marsh| |Cynthia Evans|Dinah Thomas| |Jen Morgan|| ## **Also in attendance** Fr Edward Dowding Yasmin Skye Beth Hillier Phil Hillier Dai Thomas **27** Annual Report 2024 Barry Ministry Area ## **Ministry Area contact information** Ministry Area Leader & Vicar (at All Saints’) The Reverend Canon **Zoë King** TSSF 01446 701206 zoeking@churchinwales.org.uk Vicar (at Merthyr Dyfan and at St Mary’s) The Reverend Father **Dan Barnes-Davies** SCP 07375 392285 danbarnesdavies@churchinwales.org.uk Vicar (at St Cadoc’s) The Reverend Father **Robert Parrish** 01446 748527 rclparrish@hotmail.com Ministry Area Office Temporarily closed — please call the relevant clergy or email beneficeofbarry@gmail.com **28** Registered charity number: 1134392 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 FOR BARRY MINISTRY AREA BARRY MINISTRY AREA CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Page Report of the Trustees Iiidependent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 6-11 BARRY MINISTRY AREA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The members of the 8enefice Council, who are also trustees of the charity, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and comply with the charity's trust deed, the Charities Act 2011, Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice ISORP) and the Church in Wales Accounting Regulations. Reference and Administrative Detail Registered Charity Number: 1134392 Registered Office All Saints Church H311 Park Road BARRY CF62 6NU Trustees Helena Coombes Wendy Cook Mary Morris Kay Charles Rev Zoe King Rev Daniel Barnes-Davies Susan Borges Rowena Hughes Caroline Dodd John Keith Williams Rev Robert Parrish Christopher Chaulk Martin Evans Shirley Powell Jill osborne Catherine Pease Resigned 07104/24 Resigried 27104125 Resigned 27104/25 Resigned 06112/24 Resigned 27/04/25 Resigned 07104/24 Appointed 07/04124 Resigned 27104125 Independent Examiner Caroliiie Candy FCCA Nauntun Jones Le Masurier ' Chartered Certified Accountants 24 St Andrews Crescent Cardift CFIO 3DD Structure, Governunce ond Monogement Governlng Document The Church in Wales is a Province within the Anglican Communion and seeks to advance the Christian religion through world-wide mission. The Rectorial Benefice of Barry is part of the Diocese of Llandaff and includes the churches of- All Saints, Barry, St Marys, St Cadocs, and St Dyfan & St Teilo's Merthyr Dyfan. Induction ond Training of New Trustees . There is no formal induction training, trustees are already members of the cliurch and are aware of the goals and aims o! the church. Their roles and responsibilities are communicated verbally and through the uses of leaflets from Iqe Charity Commission. Objectives andActivities The ohjectives and aims of the charity are the promotion of the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical throughout the Benefice, It is the responsibility of the PCC and Incumbents to work together and co-operate in all matters of concern and importance to the Benefice for the promotion of the object.ves and aims. Public 8enefit As required by the Charities Act 2011, the PCC has given due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission in respect of the operation of the public benefit requirement. The activities undertaken to the PCC'S purposes for the public benefit are detailed below. Financial Review Reserves Policy The tr￿SteeS believe it prudent to keep'sufficient reserves for the following 5 easons:. To ensure the continuation of the level of support from one financile for spending on the general purposes of the PCC. including amounts designated by the PCC for fixe44 assets for its own use or for spending on a future project and which are therefore not included in its "free re.. rves" as disclosed in the trustees. report. Restricted Funds These are income funds that must be spent on restricted purposes ano. details of the funds held and restrictions provided are shown in the notes to the accounts. Endowment Funds These are restricted funds that must be retained as trust capital eithei" permanently or subject to a discretionary power to spend capital as income, and where the use of any income or other benefit derived from the capital may be restricted or unrestrirted. Full details of all tkieir restrictions are shown in the notes to the accounts. BARRY MINISTRY AREA NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 STAFF COSTS 2024 2023 Wages and Salaries Number of Employees FIXED ASSETS Tangible Fixed Assets Freehold Property Unrestricted Restricted Total Cost At l January 2024 Additions Disposals At 31 December 2024 66,220 25,350 91,570 Depreciation At l January 2024 Charge for the Year Elimination on disposal At 31 December 2024 10,592 1,324 4,056 507 14,648 1,831 Net Book Values At 31 December 2024 At 31 December 2023 294 The Freehold Land Buildings comprise:_ 4 Alwen Drive at cost 18 Woodlands Court at cost 66,220 25,350 INVESTMENTS At 01101124 104 43.986 17.141 68,096 At 31112124 104 43,986 18,560 41,481 Number of Shares Santander RB Common Investment Fund (Benjamin Thomas Bequest Capital Sh} RB Common Investment Fund (Benjamin Thomas Bequest Inc Accuml RB Common Investment Fund (part proceeds sale Merthyr Dyfan Rectl Listed Investments at Value At 01101124 Listed Investments at Value at 31112124 Value Santander RB Common Investment Fund IBenjamin Thomas Bequest Capital Sh) RB Common Investment Fund IBenjamin Thomas Bequest Inc Accuml Benjamin Thomas Bequest Surplus Funds not reinvested RB Common Investment Fund Ipart proceeds sale Merthyr Dyfan Rectl 393 97,319 37,924 887 150 662 384 102,650 43,313 972 287,185 244 124 BARRY MINISTRY AREA NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CURRENT ASSETS 2024 2023 Debtors and Prepayments Tax Recoverable Parish Share Rebates Baldwin Legacy Other Debtors and Prepayments 20,053 1,493 34,916 412 56,874 18,000 3,361 804 22,165 CREDITORS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Parish Loan due within one year Utilitie5 Mission Home & World Other Creditors & Income received in advance Provisions for Liabilities 4,000 4,365 269 6,281 600 15,515 4,000 3.503 269 4,180 3.383 15.335 CREDITORS FALLING DUE AFfER ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Parish Loan due after one yebr 10,000 14.000 FUNDS RESTRICTED FUNDS Fund Balances Brought Forward Fund Balances Carried ForNard Incoming Resource) Outgoing Resources Transfer5 Fund Names Mrs Gwendoline Amy Davies Fiind St Mary's Restoration Fund St Cadoc's Restoration Fund Benjamin Thomas Bequest 18 Woodland Court, Barry All Saint5, Organ Appeal St Mary's Community Garden Fund All Saints, Church Hall Fund 1,382 7,360 2.807 136.130 21.294 6,547 308 1,475 177,303 1,382 8,080 3.119 146,935 312 10,805 507 6,547 103 1,015 187,968 205 460 1,172 11,831 Fund Name Gwendoline Amy Davies Fund St Mary'5 Restoration Fund St Cadoc's Restoration Fund Benjamin Thomas Bequest 18 Woodland Court, Barry All Saints, Organ Appeal St Mary's Community Garde,.,) All Saints, Church Hall Type of Fund Restricted Inc()me Restricted Income Restricted Inc')me Expendable Ethdowment Restricted Income Restricted Incc)me Restricted lnr.ome Restricted In;. )me Purpose Church Maintenance Church Maintenanp"e Church Maintenance Church Maintenance Property AcquisitioD. Or8an Restoration Garden Restoration Church Hall Maintenance BARRY MINISTRY AREA NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 DESIGNAT£D FUNDS 2024 2013 Curate's House linvestl alc 4 Alwen Drive (fixed asset} alc All Saints Future Development Fund CIF Merthyr Dyfan Rectory 415 66,220 415 66,220 24,043 128,462 219,140 96,805 163,440 RELATED PARry TRANSACTIONS Parish clergy are ex officio PCC members, an insignificant amount of expenses of £5,884 paid to them as clergy may relate to their duties as PCC members. io. General Restricted 2024 2023 INVESTMENT INCOME Property Rentals Interest and Dividends Income from Shares 18,150 723 2,576 21.449 18,150 868 2.576 21.594 16.800 713 3.535 21.048 145 145 OTHER INCOME Parish Share Rebate Sale of Share5 Received from Sale of St Paul's Fund Other 5,974 60,000 17,186 5,974 60,000 17,186 16,446 19 83,160 83,160 MAINTENANCE OF SERVICES Costs of Vergers, Organists and Choir Music and Performance Expenses Altar Requisites Other 5.205 3.388 2,365 98 11,056 5,205 3,388 2,365 98 11,056 5,818 2,089 1,096 262 9.265 GENERAL PARISH EXPENSES, Printing and Stationery Lease Charges Parish Administrator Professional Fees Computer and Telephone Expenses Bank Charges Gifts Other Expenses 2.651 2.551 4,575 3.880 631 311 250 896 15.746 2.651 2,551 4.575 3.880 631 311 250 956 15,806 3,262 2.551 4.572 3,570 435 334 924 1,081 16,729 60 60 io BARRY MINISTRY AREA NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 MAINTENANCE OF CHURCHES Insurance Light and Heat Water Repairs and Maintenance Interest on Parish Loan 6,555 23.803 316 3,765 513 34,952 6,555 23,803 316 3,765 513 6,648 26,407 345 7.742 634 41,776 34,952 MAINTENANCE OF OTHER PROPERr All Saints Church Hall Woodlands Court Flat Alwen Drive Churchyard Maintenance St Mary's Garden 2,546 320 2,753 2,574 400 2,946 320 2.753 2,574 205 8,798 4,686 3,718 1,699 ,133 20,873 205 605 8,193 EXCEPTIONAL EXPENDITVRE St Cadods Toilet- Final Payment 3,212 3,212 ii. LEASES. As at 31 December 2024 the church was committed to making the fo14.Jwing payments under non-cancellable leases 2024 2023 Operating Leases due: Within l year Between l and 5 years Over 5 years Totals 2,491 2.491 2,491 4.982 4,982 7,473 li Registered charity number: 1134392 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 FOR BARRY MINISTRY AREA BARRY MINISTRY AREA CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Page Report of the Trustees Iiidependent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 6-11 BARRY MINISTRY AREA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The members of the 8enefice Council, who are also trustees of the charity, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and comply with the charity's trust deed, the Charities Act 2011, Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice ISORP) and the Church in Wales Accounting Regulations. Reference and Administrative Detail Registered Charity Number: 1134392 Registered Office All Saints Church H311 Park Road BARRY CF62 6NU Trustees Helena Coombes Wendy Cook Mary Morris Kay Charles Rev Zoe King Rev Daniel Barnes-Davies Susan Borges Rowena Hughes Caroline Dodd John Keith Williams Rev Robert Parrish Christopher Chaulk Martin Evans Shirley Powell Jill osborne Catherine Pease Resigned 07104/24 Resigried 27104125 Resigned 27104/25 Resigned 06112/24 Resigned 27/04/25 Resigned 07104/24 Appointed 07/04124 Resigned 27104125 Independent Examiner Caroliiie Candy FCCA Nauntun Jones Le Masurier ' Chartered Certified Accountants 24 St Andrews Crescent Cardift CFIO 3DD Structure, Governunce ond Monogement Governlng Document The Church in Wales is a Province within the Anglican Communion and seeks to advance the Christian religion through world-wide mission. The Rectorial Benefice of Barry is part of the Diocese of Llandaff and includes the churches of- All Saints, Barry, St Marys, St Cadocs, and St Dyfan & St Teilo's Merthyr Dyfan. Induction ond Training of New Trustees . There is no formal induction training, trustees are already members of the cliurch and are aware of the goals and aims o! the church. Their roles and responsibilities are communicated verbally and through the uses of leaflets from Iqe Charity Commission. Objectives andActivities The ohjectives and aims of the charity are the promotion of the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical throughout the Benefice, It is the responsibility of the PCC and Incumbents to work together and co-operate in all matters of concern and importance to the Benefice for the promotion of the object.ves and aims. Public 8enefit As required by the Charities Act 2011, the PCC has given due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission in respect of the operation of the public benefit requirement. The activities undertaken to the PCC'S purposes for the public benefit are detailed below. Financial Review Reserves Policy The tr￿SteeS believe it prudent to keep'sufficient reserves for the following 5 easons:. To ensure the continuation of the level of support from one financile for spending on the general purposes of the PCC. including amounts designated by the PCC for fixe44 assets for its own use or for spending on a future project and which are therefore not included in its "free re.. rves" as disclosed in the trustees. report. Restricted Funds These are income funds that must be spent on restricted purposes ano. details of the funds held and restrictions provided are shown in the notes to the accounts. Endowment Funds These are restricted funds that must be retained as trust capital eithei" permanently or subject to a discretionary power to spend capital as income, and where the use of any income or other benefit derived from the capital may be restricted or unrestrirted. Full details of all tkieir restrictions are shown in the notes to the accounts. BARRY MINISTRY AREA NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 STAFF COSTS 2024 2023 Wages and Salaries Number of Employees FIXED ASSETS Tangible Fixed Assets Freehold Property Unrestricted Restricted Total Cost At l January 2024 Additions Disposals At 31 December 2024 66,220 25,350 91,570 Depreciation At l January 2024 Charge for the Year Elimination on disposal At 31 December 2024 10,592 1,324 4,056 507 14,648 1,831 Net Book Values At 31 December 2024 At 31 December 2023 294 The Freehold Land Buildings comprise:_ 4 Alwen Drive at cost 18 Woodlands Court at cost 66,220 25,350 INVESTMENTS At 01101124 104 43.986 17.141 68,096 At 31112124 104 43,986 18,560 41,481 Number of Shares Santander RB Common Investment Fund (Benjamin Thomas Bequest Capital Sh} RB Common Investment Fund (Benjamin Thomas Bequest Inc Accuml RB Common Investment Fund (part proceeds sale Merthyr Dyfan Rectl Listed Investments at Value At 01101124 Listed Investments at Value at 31112124 Value Santander RB Common Investment Fund IBenjamin Thomas Bequest Capital Sh) RB Common Investment Fund IBenjamin Thomas Bequest Inc Accuml Benjamin Thomas Bequest Surplus Funds not reinvested RB Common Investment Fund Ipart proceeds sale Merthyr Dyfan Rectl 393 97,319 37,924 887 150 662 384 102,650 43,313 972 287,185 244 124 BARRY MINISTRY AREA NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CURRENT ASSETS 2024 2023 Debtors and Prepayments Tax Recoverable Parish Share Rebates Baldwin Legacy Other Debtors and Prepayments 20,053 1,493 34,916 412 56,874 18,000 3,361 804 22,165 CREDITORS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Parish Loan due within one year Utilitie5 Mission Home & World Other Creditors & Income received in advance Provisions for Liabilities 4,000 4,365 269 6,281 600 15,515 4,000 3.503 269 4,180 3.383 15.335 CREDITORS FALLING DUE AFfER ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Parish Loan due after one yebr 10,000 14.000 FUNDS RESTRICTED FUNDS Fund Balances Brought Forward Fund Balances Carried ForNard Incoming Resource) Outgoing Resources Transfer5 Fund Names Mrs Gwendoline Amy Davies Fiind St Mary's Restoration Fund St Cadoc's Restoration Fund Benjamin Thomas Bequest 18 Woodland Court, Barry All Saint5, Organ Appeal St Mary's Community Garden Fund All Saints, Church Hall Fund 1,382 7,360 2.807 136.130 21.294 6,547 308 1,475 177,303 1,382 8,080 3.119 146,935 312 10,805 507 6,547 103 1,015 187,968 205 460 1,172 11,831 Fund Name Gwendoline Amy Davies Fund St Mary'5 Restoration Fund St Cadoc's Restoration Fund Benjamin Thomas Bequest 18 Woodland Court, Barry All Saints, Organ Appeal St Mary's Community Garde,.,) All Saints, Church Hall Type of Fund Restricted Inc()me Restricted Income Restricted Inc')me Expendable Ethdowment Restricted Income Restricted Incc)me Restricted lnr.ome Restricted In;. )me Purpose Church Maintenance Church Maintenanp"e Church Maintenance Church Maintenance Property AcquisitioD. Or8an Restoration Garden Restoration Church Hall Maintenance BARRY MINISTRY AREA NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 DESIGNAT£D FUNDS 2024 2013 Curate's House linvestl alc 4 Alwen Drive (fixed asset} alc All Saints Future Development Fund CIF Merthyr Dyfan Rectory 415 66,220 415 66,220 24,043 128,462 219,140 96,805 163,440 RELATED PARry TRANSACTIONS Parish clergy are ex officio PCC members, an insignificant amount of expenses of £5,884 paid to them as clergy may relate to their duties as PCC members. io. General Restricted 2024 2023 INVESTMENT INCOME Property Rentals Interest and Dividends Income from Shares 18,150 723 2,576 21.449 18,150 868 2.576 21.594 16.800 713 3.535 21.048 145 145 OTHER INCOME Parish Share Rebate Sale of Share5 Received from Sale of St Paul's Fund Other 5,974 60,000 17,186 5,974 60,000 17,186 16,446 19 83,160 83,160 MAINTENANCE OF SERVICES Costs of Vergers, Organists and Choir Music and Performance Expenses Altar Requisites Other 5.205 3.388 2,365 98 11,056 5,205 3,388 2,365 98 11,056 5,818 2,089 1,096 262 9.265 GENERAL PARISH EXPENSES, Printing and Stationery Lease Charges Parish Administrator Professional Fees Computer and Telephone Expenses Bank Charges Gifts Other Expenses 2.651 2.551 4,575 3.880 631 311 250 896 15.746 2.651 2,551 4.575 3.880 631 311 250 956 15,806 3,262 2.551 4.572 3,570 435 334 924 1,081 16,729 60 60 io BARRY MINISTRY AREA NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 MAINTENANCE OF CHURCHES Insurance Light and Heat Water Repairs and Maintenance Interest on Parish Loan 6,555 23.803 316 3,765 513 34,952 6,555 23,803 316 3,765 513 6,648 26,407 345 7.742 634 41,776 34,952 MAINTENANCE OF OTHER PROPERr All Saints Church Hall Woodlands Court Flat Alwen Drive Churchyard Maintenance St Mary's Garden 2,546 320 2,753 2,574 400 2,946 320 2.753 2,574 205 8,798 4,686 3,718 1,699 ,133 20,873 205 605 8,193 EXCEPTIONAL EXPENDITVRE St Cadods Toilet- Final Payment 3,212 3,212 ii. LEASES. As at 31 December 2024 the church was committed to making the fo14.Jwing payments under non-cancellable leases 2024 2023 Operating Leases due: Within l year Between l and 5 years Over 5 years Totals 2,491 2.491 2,491 4.982 4,982 7,473 li