Trustees, Annual Report Bethel Independent Evangelical Church, Clydach (Also known as Bethel Evangelical Church, Clydachl For the period I September 2020 to 31 August 2021 l. Basic detai15 Registered Charity number -. 1142690 Principal Address= Bethel Evangelical Church Heol Y Nant Clydach Swansea SA6 5HB Trustees: Mr. Mark Barnes {Elderl Mr. Nigel Paul Clifford (Elderl Mr. Stuart Morris (Acting Managing Trustee} 2. Structure and Governance structure nrf The church is governed by a constitution adopted on the 22 June 2011 and amended on the 13, March 2013 and 13, April 2016. The trustees of the church are those appointed as Managing Trustees in accordance with the Church's Members, Handbook. The right of nomination to trusteeship belong5 to the existing trustees, but nominees must be approved by a two-third5 majority of the Church meeting. The MarTraging Trustees have full and final responsibility for the general control and management of the administration of the church. Recruitment and training of new trustee5 The trustees take formal responsibility for the effective induction of all new trugteÈs as well as ensuring that all potential trustees are fully informed of their legal responsibilities before they agree to stand for election. The induction of trustees includes:111 the legal responsibilities of a trustee- 121 the chari¥5 financial position and an explanation of most recent accounts-131 The Church'5 Constitution and Members, Handbook-141 current and future plans and15} a copy of the Charity Commission's guidance on trusteeship. Risk management The trustees have a duty to identtfy and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The trustees have assessed the major iisks to which the charity is exposed. and sought to reduce these risks. so far as is possible. The major elements of reducing our exposure to risk are: prayer, effective oversight and regular review.
The trustees continue to be mindful of the inherent risks associated with the Church's work, especialty in respect of the work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. A Safeguarding Policy is in place. and all who work regularly or intensively with children a subjett to DBS checks. Training is provided to church volunteers. to ensure they have the skills and knowledge required to carry out their work to a high standard. The insurante requirements of the Church are regularly reviewed. to ensure that all prospective liability situations are adequately covered. 3. Objectives and Artivities The Church has the following objertives= l. The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the basis of faith primarily but not exclusively within Clydach and the surroundÈng neighbourhood,- and 2. Such other charitable purposes as shall. in the opinion of the managing trustees further the work of the church. We believe that the work of redemption through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. the only begotten Son of God, is the greatest possible benefit to mankind. There is no greater task nor higher calling than its proclamation, and that is at the heart of the church's benefit to the public. This is done through a variety of activities which are for public benefit, including= l. The holding of weekly worship seNice5, which are open to all. free of charge. 2. Regular meetings and courses that introduce the Christiall faith to interested members of the public. again wtthout charge. Holding regular prayer meetings. which include prayer for the nation and local community. 4. The distribution of free Christian literature to those who Irve near the church. 5. A weekly Sunday School. children's club and youth group, that is free of charge, and open to all. These meetings offer Bible stories. games and quizzes. and help children to understand the spiritual and moral teachin8 of the Bible. 6. Free of charge pastoral visits and counselling for members of the church and the general public who QueSt it. 7. ReEular visits to local schools. to assist them in providing religious assemblies and in the teaching of religious education. These activities are carried out both by salaried staff, office-bearers and by many church members who volunteer their time. It is estimated that church members contribute around l.(XK) hours of volunteer time annually. 4. Brief revlew of the year Whilst some other charities may talk atrM)Ut°achievemenW and "perfomance", neither temi is appropriate for a church. Throughout the year we have continued to provide regular opportunities for worship, with faithful and relevant Bible teachin& and to provide pastoral care both for church members and others who request it. We have been encouraged by the many local folk that we have been able to befriend. Most importantly of all, God has been at work in our midst, although we continue to long for an even greater sense of His presence. All of this is central to our charitable
objectives Isee abovel. We, along with other churches, have felt the impact of the Covid Pandemic. From April 2020. we had been meeting virtually using Zoom. YouTube and Facebook. In Juty 2021 we were able to return to the building-with some restrictions in place. 5. Financial Review The church had a totsl cash balance of £186.178.04 at the end of the period, together with £410,089.03 of fixed assets. The church's policy is to have sufficient free reserves to cover working capital requirements and the day to day running costs and planned deficits without the need for bank borrowin8. The trustees have commttted to maintaining a cash balance sufficient to cover six month's expenditure. The chariWs principal source of funds are donations received from church member5 and regular attenders. All the church's expenditure is spent on charitable objecttves. None 15 spent on governance or fund-raising. 6. Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. pOrt above. Signed on behalf of the charitys trustees=
Bethel Evangelical Church
Statement of Financial Activities
For the period from 01 September 2020 to 31 August 2021
| Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | Endowment | Total | Prior year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | funds | funds | total funds | |
| Incoming resources | ||||||
| Incoming resources from generated funds | ||||||
| Voluntary income | 45,479 | — | 380 | — | 45,859 | 134,120 |
| Activities for generating funds | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Investment income | 773 | — | — | — | 773 | 1,087 |
| Incoming resources from charitable activities | — | — | — | — | — | 100 |
| Other incoming resources | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total income | 46,253 | — | 380 | — | 46,633 | 135,307 |
| Resources used | ||||||
| Costs of generating funds | ||||||
| Costs of generating voluntary income | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Charitable activities | 16,732 | 7,093 | 255 | — | 24,080 | 39,543 |
| Total expenditure | 16,732 | 7,093 | 255 | — | 24,080 | 39,543 |
| Gains / losses on investment assets | (1,150) | — | — | — | (1,150) | (1,091) |
| Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer | 28,369 | (7,093) | 125 | — | 21,401 | 94,671 |
| Transfers | ||||||
| Gross transfers between funds - in | 429 | 4,946 | 5 | — | 5,381 | 13,429 |
| Gross transfers between funds - out | (4,946) | (314) | (120) | — | (5,381) | (13,429) |
| Other recognised gains / losses | ||||||
| Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net movement in funds | 23,852 | (2,460) | 10 | — | 21,401 | 94,671 |
| Reconciliation of funds | ||||||
| Total funds brought forward | 567,332 | 7,627 | (95) | — | 574,865 | 480,193 |
| Total funds carried forward | 591,185 | 5,167 | (85) | — | 596,267 | 574,865 |
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts ." Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of 6g¥L EilANAGELICAL CHUcH On acGounts for the year ended 31 AllGusT Zo&l Charity no (if any) Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {Ihe Trust-) for the year ended Responsibilities and As the chartty ITUStees. you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report a)untS in a¢¢ordanGe with the Charities Act 2011 ('Ihe Act"l- I rewrt in respecl of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(51(bl of the Act. Independent tThe charity'5 gross income exeded £250,000 and l am qualtried to examinerfs statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of linsert name of applicable listed body]l. Delete l ] rf not applicable. I have completed my examination. I confirn that no material matters have come to my attention {other than thal disclosed below.) in connection with the examination which give5 me cause to believe that in. any material respect.- the accounting records were not kept in accordance wth section 130 ofthe Acl,. or the accounts did nol accord wth the accounting records,. or the accounts did nol comply with the applicable requirement5 con(Eming the fomi and content of accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 olher than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair. view which is not a matter considered as part of an independenl examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection th the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: PhTRlciA LAyfo Relevant professional qualifiGation(sl or body (rf any): & £.6M AL A KJ 5T&41£S IER October 2018
Address: OR JAI SAI SR Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Glve here details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018