## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From 01/04/24 Period start date To 31/03/25 Period end date**
**Charity name: Bethesda Chapel Dinas Powys**
## **Charity registration number: 1146153**
## **Objectives and Activities**
||SORP reference||
|---|---|---|
|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|**The objects of the church are for the**
**benefit of the public and are to advance**
**the Christian faith in accordance with the**
**Statement of Beliefs in such ways and in**
**such parts of the UK or the world as the**
**Trustees from time to time may think fit.**|
|Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.|Para 1.17 and
1.19|**The main activities of the charity include**
**weekly services, coffee mornings, a**
**mother and toddler group, youth clubs,**
**activities tailored for both men and**
**women, the running of Food Bank and**
**also meals for the Homeless. The**
**building is made available to individuals**
**and groups in the community to hire and**
**use for such activities as sport, private**
**functions, charity functions and as a**
**polling station. The church supports its**
**local schools in providing activities to**
**support the school in meeting its**
**curriculum objectives. It has been**
**involved in supporting local community**
**events such as the Village Show and**
**Dickensian Fayre. The charity employs**
**someone full time to help support these**
**activities in a more effective and efficient**
**way.**|
|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|**The trustees have had regard to the**
**guidance by the Charity Commission on**
**public benefit.**|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference **N/A** Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
||||
|---|---|---|
|Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|**N/A**|
|Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|**Whilst the charity does employee 1**
**person the majority of the activities are**
**run by volunteers who are in the main**
**members of the church.**|
|Other|||
## **Achievements and Performance**
||SORP reference||
|---|---|---|
|Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|**Every Sunday throughout the year 2**
**services are held and there is a warm and**
**friendly welcome to all who come and**
**join with us. At these services we**
**continue the age-old tradition of sharing**
**Bible truths with all ages.**
**During the week we endeavour to help**
**each other live out our faith in our**
**community what we have been taught on**
**the Sunday concerning the love and**
**compassion of God. This is seen in a**
**variety of activities which include:**
**1) Foodbank:- this is run from the Chapel**
**building which people in desperate need**
**of food under the guidance of the local**
**authority are able to come and collect**
**various items of food. It is also a time**
**when people ask for help and advice on**
**daily living.**
**2) The church has organised or**
**supported the following community**
**events: local village show, senior citizen**
**meals, the local library and activity centre**
**and local Christmas market.**
**3) The church hires out its facilities to**
**community individuals and groups as**
**well as offered its facilities for the**
**purpose of being used as a polling**
**station as and when required. At**
**Christmas and Easter the local schools**
**will use the building as they celebrate**
**these two great events.**|
**4) At sad times of bereavement we are able to help people with funeral arrangements and support during this difficult time. 5) During the week there are times when mothers with their children meet at our mothers and toddlers group called Scallywags 6) Over the years we have been involved in many community projects and are constantly looking for areas where we can assist the community. 7) The church has been involved in supporting a smaller church in France which does a work with senior citizens. 8) During the year the church participated in providing meals to the Homeless in the City centre.**
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
|
Achievements against
objectives set|
Para 1.41|
**N/A**|
|---|---|---|
|Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41||
|Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|**N/A**|
|Other|||
## **Financial Review**
|**Financial Review**|||
|---|---|---|
|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21||
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22||
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22||
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22||
|Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|**N/A**|
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|**N/A**|
|**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|
|---|---|---|
|The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|**The primary source of funding is through**
**donations, mainly but not exclusively,**
**received from church members.**|
|Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|**N/A**|
|A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46||
|Other|||
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:|||
|---|---|---|
|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|**Trust Deed**|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|**Trust**|
|Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees|Para 1.25|**Appointment by simple majority of the**
**Spiritual Leadership**|
## **Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
|
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees|
Para 1.51||
|---|---|---|
|The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|**N/A**|
|Relationship with any related
parties|Para 1.51||
|Other|||
## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|Bethesda Chapel Dinas Powys|
|---|---|
|Other name the charity uses|Bethesda Chapel|
|Registered charity number|1146153|
|Charity’s principal address|Fairoaks
Dinas Powys
Vale of Glamorgan
CF64 4NQ|
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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**year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee (ifany)**|
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||Douglas Reed|Deacon and Chair of
Trustees|Acted for whole year||
||Roger Newberry|Church Elder and
Secretary|Acted for whole year||
||John Foote||Acted for wholeyear||
||Mark Lonney||Acted for wholeyear||
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name**
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
**Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year**
## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
## **Additional information (optional)**
## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
|**Names and**|**addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|
|---|---|---|
|**Type of**
**adviser**|**Name**
**Address**||
|**N/A**|||
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**Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**
N/A
## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
## **Other optional information**
## **Declarations**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Signature(s) Full name(s)** Mark Samuel Lonney **Position (eg Secretary,** Trustee **Chair, etc) Date** 21/01/2026
## **Bethesda Chapel Dinas Powys**
## **______________________________**
**REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025**
**_____________________________________**
**C Management Services 69 Velindre Road Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2TF**
## **BETHESDA CHAPEL DINAS POWYS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025**
## **CHARITY INFORMATION**
**Trustees:** Douglas Reed John Foote Mark Lonney Roger Newberry **Charitable position:** Registered Charity number 1146153 **Governing Document:** Charitable Trust Deed dated 29[th] February 2012 **Address for correspondence:** Bethesda Chapel Fairoaks Dinas Powys CF64 4QL **Independent Examiner:** Paul Burnell ACMI C Management Services 69 Velindre Road Whitchurch CARDIFF CF14 2TF **Bankers:** Lloyds Bank 31 Queen Street Cardiff CF10 2AG
||**CONTENTS**||
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|||Page|
|Charity Information||2|
|Trustee Report||3-5|
|Independent Examiners Report||6|
|Statement of Financial Activities||7|
|Statement of Assets and Liabilities||8|
|Notes to the Accounts||9|
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## **BETHESDA CHAPEL DINAS POWYS**
## **RFEPORT OF THE TRUSTEES**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2025**
The Trustees have pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts for the year to 31st March 2025.
## **Objects of the Charity**
Objects
The objects of the Church (“the Objects”) are for the benefit of the public and are to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs 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 to fulfil such other purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales and are connected with the charitable work of the church.
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
Bethesda Chapel, a Charitable Trust, is governed by a board of trustees, appointed by a properly convened meeting of the board of trustees. Trustees will meet at least four times per year to make decisions regarding the structure, governance, financial operations, and other relevant business.
The income of Bethesda Chapel is comprised of charitable giving by individuals and organisations, either by monthly standing order, regular donations at weekly worship services, or individual, “one off” donations, and grants from interested entities.
## **Responsibilities of the Trustees**
Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each accounting year which give a true and fair view of the state of the charity and of its income and expenditure for the year.
We are required to:
1. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
2. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
3. State whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts
4. Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business
We are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. We also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity and to take reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities.
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## **Our Aims and Objectives**
The objects of the church in accordance with the guidance of the Charity Commission are for the benefit of the public and are to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs in such ways and in such parts of the UK or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit. . This is achieved through a variety of activities including weekly services, coffee mornings, a mother and toddler group, youth clubs, activities tailored for both men and women, the running of Food Bank and also meals for the Homeless. The building is made available to individuals and groups in the community to hire and use for such activities as sport, private functions, charity functions and as a polling station. The church supports its local schools in providing activities to support the school in meeting its curriculum objectives. It has been involved in supporting local community events such as the Village Show and Dickensian Fayre. The charity employs someone full time to help support these activities in a more effective and efficient way.
## **Activities this last year**
Every Sunday throughout the year, 2 services are held and there is a warm and friendly welcome to all who come and join with us. At these services we continue the age old tradition of sharing Bible truths with all ages.
During the week we endeavour to help each other live out our faith in our community what we have been taught on the Sunday concerning the love and compassion of God. This is seen in a variety of activities which include:
1) Foodbank:- this is run from the Chapel building which people in desperate need of food under the guidance of the local authority are able to come and collect various items of food. It is also a time when people ask for help and advice on daily living.
2) The church has organised or supported the following community events: local village show, senior citizen meals, the local library and activity centre and local Christmas market.
3) The church hires out its facilities to community individuals and groups as well as offered its facilities for the purpose of being used as a polling station as and when required. At Christmas and Easter the local schools will use the building as they celebrate these two great events.
4) At sad times of bereavement we are able to help people with funeral arrangements and support during this difficult time.
5) During the week there are times when mothers with their children meet at our mothers and toddlers group called Scallywags
6) Over the years we have been involved in many community projects and are constantly looking for areas where we can assist the community
7) The church has been involved in supporting a smaller church in France which does a work with senior citizens.
8) During the year the church participated in providing meals to the Homeless in the City centre.
9) There are activities held specifically for different genders and ages in order to meet specific needs. Bethesda Brothers for the men, Connect for the women and Blast and Friday Night Youth for the young people. Children and Young People weekends under the title ‘Supergang’ have been organised at a local Christian Conference Centre and have proved very popular with children and young people from the wider community as well as those from the church.
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## **Public Benefit requirement**
In planning the activities the Trustees have applied the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit in December 2008.
## **Financial Review**
Finances are reviewed at each trustee meeting, with an annual review of accounts to be carried out at the end of year and submitted to the Charities Commission.
## **Plans for Future Periods**
The building refurbishment and technology update programme commenced in 2024 has now been completed. Further improvement work will take place dependent on members support and the necessary funds being available. Our core objects and activities will continue to seek to reach both our local and on-line community with the gospel.
## **Independent Examiner**
Paul Burnell of C Management Services was appointed as the organisation’s independent examiner during the year.
This Report was approved by the Trustees on 23[rd] January 2026 and is signed on their behalf by Mark Lonney
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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT**
## **TO THE TRUSTEES OF**
## **BETHESDA CHAPEL DINAS POWYS**
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31[st] March 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 7.
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of independent examiner's report**
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
## Paul Burnell
Paul Burnell ACMI 23[rd] January 2026 For and on behalf of:
C Management Services (trading name of C Mgmnt Services Ltd) 69 Velindre Road
Cardiff CF14 2TF
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## **BETHESDA CHAPEL DINAS POWYS**
## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2025**
|Note
**RECEIPTS**
_Receipts from generated funds_
2
_Receipts from charitable_
_activities_
3
_Other receipts_
4
Interest received
Total Receipts
**PAYMENTS**
Charitable activities
5
Total payments
**Net Receipts/(Payments)**
Transfers between funds
Fund balances at 1st April 2024
Fund balances at 31stMarch
2025|Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
Total Funds
2025
£
Total Funds
2024
£
105,650
-
105,650
88,510
430
-
430
4,907
4,057
783
4,840
1,358
781
-
781
737|
|---|---|
||110,918
783
111,701
105,512|
||93,774
-
93,774
151,582|
||93,774
-
93,774
151,582|
||17,144
-
17,927
(44,776)
-
-
-
61,564
1,294
62,858
107,634|
||78,708
2,077
80,785
62,858|
The notes on page 9 form part of these accounts.
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**BETHESDA CHAPEL DINAS POWYS**
## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025**
## **1. Fixed Assets**
|The value of assets owned are:
Buildings
Equipment
**2. Bank & Cash Balances**
Cash at bank and in hand
**3. Other Assets and Liabilities**
_Assets_
Gift aid tax recovery not yet received
_Liabilities_
Unbilled fee for Independent Examination|Insurance Value
2025
2024
£
£
1,424,605 1,355,965
89,883 87,592
1,514,488 1,443,557
2025
2024
£
£
80,785 62,858
80,785 62,858
2025
2024
£ £
14,928 13,132
14,928 13,132
140
120
140
120|
|---|---|
The accounts were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf on 23[rd] January 2026 by Mark Lonney
The notes on page 9 form part of these accounts.
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## **BETHESDA CHAPEL DINAL POWYS**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025**
## **1. Accounting Policies**
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis with a statement of assets and liabilities
|**2. Voluntary receipts**
Gift Aid donations
Other donations
Tax recovered
**3. Receipts from charitable**
**activities**
Income
**4. Other Receipts**
Grants
Other Income
Money collected for trip
**5. Charitable activities**
**a. Direct Charitable Costs**
Salaries
Outreach and Teaching costs
**b. Support and Administration**
Establishment costs
Premises development costs
Administration costs
**c. Grants**
Missionary payment|Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
Total
2025
£
Total
2024
£
58,983
-
58,983
52,527
33,512
-
33,512
19,849
13,155
-
13,155
16,134|
|---|---|
||105,650
-
105,650
88,510|
||430
-
430
4,907|
||430
-
430
4,907|
||-
4,057
-
-
-
783
-
4,057
783
10,000
1,358
1,294|
||4,057
783
4,840
12,652|
||Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
Total
2025
£
Total
2024
£
44,795
10,450
-
-
44,795
10,450
37,984
20,037|
||55,245
-
55,245
58,021|
||12,638
6,750
-
-
12,638
6,750
33,913
39,211
4,473
-
4,473
4,276|
||23,861
-
23,861
77,400|
||14,668
-
14,668
16,161|
||14,668
-
14,668
16,161|
## **6. Staff and Trustees**
The charity has one part-time employed member of staff. Its activities are mainly carried out by volunteers
No remuneration or trustee expenses were paid to any trustee during the year, nor to any person connected to them.
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## **Bethesda Chapel Dinas Powys**
## **______________________________**
**REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025**
**_____________________________________**
**C Management Services 69 Velindre Road Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2TF**
## **BETHESDA CHAPEL DINAS POWYS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025**
## **CHARITY INFORMATION**
**Trustees:** Douglas Reed John Foote Mark Lonney Roger Newberry **Charitable position:** Registered Charity number 1146153 **Governing Document:** Charitable Trust Deed dated 29[th] February 2012 **Address for correspondence:** Bethesda Chapel Fairoaks Dinas Powys CF64 4QL **Independent Examiner:** Paul Burnell ACMI C Management Services 69 Velindre Road Whitchurch CARDIFF CF14 2TF **Bankers:** Lloyds Bank 31 Queen Street Cardiff CF10 2AG
||**CONTENTS**||
|---|---|---|
|||Page|
|Charity Information||2|
|Trustee Report||3-5|
|Independent Examiners Report||6|
|Statement of Financial Activities||7|
|Statement of Assets and Liabilities||8|
|Notes to the Accounts||9|
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## **BETHESDA CHAPEL DINAS POWYS**
## **RFEPORT OF THE TRUSTEES**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2025**
The Trustees have pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts for the year to 31st March 2025.
## **Objects of the Charity**
Objects
The objects of the Church (“the Objects”) are for the benefit of the public and are to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs 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 to fulfil such other purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales and are connected with the charitable work of the church.
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
Bethesda Chapel, a Charitable Trust, is governed by a board of trustees, appointed by a properly convened meeting of the board of trustees. Trustees will meet at least four times per year to make decisions regarding the structure, governance, financial operations, and other relevant business.
The income of Bethesda Chapel is comprised of charitable giving by individuals and organisations, either by monthly standing order, regular donations at weekly worship services, or individual, “one off” donations, and grants from interested entities.
## **Responsibilities of the Trustees**
Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each accounting year which give a true and fair view of the state of the charity and of its income and expenditure for the year.
We are required to:
1. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
2. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
3. State whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts
4. Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business
We are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. We also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity and to take reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities.
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## **Our Aims and Objectives**
The objects of the church in accordance with the guidance of the Charity Commission are for the benefit of the public and are to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs in such ways and in such parts of the UK or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit. . This is achieved through a variety of activities including weekly services, coffee mornings, a mother and toddler group, youth clubs, activities tailored for both men and women, the running of Food Bank and also meals for the Homeless. The building is made available to individuals and groups in the community to hire and use for such activities as sport, private functions, charity functions and as a polling station. The church supports its local schools in providing activities to support the school in meeting its curriculum objectives. It has been involved in supporting local community events such as the Village Show and Dickensian Fayre. The charity employs someone full time to help support these activities in a more effective and efficient way.
## **Activities this last year**
Every Sunday throughout the year, 2 services are held and there is a warm and friendly welcome to all who come and join with us. At these services we continue the age old tradition of sharing Bible truths with all ages.
During the week we endeavour to help each other live out our faith in our community what we have been taught on the Sunday concerning the love and compassion of God. This is seen in a variety of activities which include:
1) Foodbank:- this is run from the Chapel building which people in desperate need of food under the guidance of the local authority are able to come and collect various items of food. It is also a time when people ask for help and advice on daily living.
2) The church has organised or supported the following community events: local village show, senior citizen meals, the local library and activity centre and local Christmas market.
3) The church hires out its facilities to community individuals and groups as well as offered its facilities for the purpose of being used as a polling station as and when required. At Christmas and Easter the local schools will use the building as they celebrate these two great events.
4) At sad times of bereavement we are able to help people with funeral arrangements and support during this difficult time.
5) During the week there are times when mothers with their children meet at our mothers and toddlers group called Scallywags
6) Over the years we have been involved in many community projects and are constantly looking for areas where we can assist the community
7) The church has been involved in supporting a smaller church in France which does a work with senior citizens.
8) During the year the church participated in providing meals to the Homeless in the City centre.
9) There are activities held specifically for different genders and ages in order to meet specific needs. Bethesda Brothers for the men, Connect for the women and Blast and Friday Night Youth for the young people. Children and Young People weekends under the title ‘Supergang’ have been organised at a local Christian Conference Centre and have proved very popular with children and young people from the wider community as well as those from the church.
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## **Public Benefit requirement**
In planning the activities the Trustees have applied the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit in December 2008.
## **Financial Review**
Finances are reviewed at each trustee meeting, with an annual review of accounts to be carried out at the end of year and submitted to the Charities Commission.
## **Plans for Future Periods**
The building refurbishment and technology update programme commenced in 2024 has now been completed. Further improvement work will take place dependent on members support and the necessary funds being available. Our core objects and activities will continue to seek to reach both our local and on-line community with the gospel.
## **Independent Examiner**
Paul Burnell of C Management Services was appointed as the organisation’s independent examiner during the year.
This Report was approved by the Trustees on 23[rd] January 2026 and is signed on their behalf by Mark Lonney
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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT**
## **TO THE TRUSTEES OF**
## **BETHESDA CHAPEL DINAS POWYS**
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31[st] March 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 7.
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of independent examiner's report**
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
## Paul Burnell
Paul Burnell ACMI 23[rd] January 2026 For and on behalf of:
C Management Services (trading name of C Mgmnt Services Ltd) 69 Velindre Road
Cardiff CF14 2TF
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## **BETHESDA CHAPEL DINAS POWYS**
## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2025**
|Note
**RECEIPTS**
_Receipts from generated funds_
2
_Receipts from charitable_
_activities_
3
_Other receipts_
4
Interest received
Total Receipts
**PAYMENTS**
Charitable activities
5
Total payments
**Net Receipts/(Payments)**
Transfers between funds
Fund balances at 1st April 2024
Fund balances at 31stMarch
2025|Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
Total Funds
2025
£
Total Funds
2024
£
105,650
-
105,650
88,510
430
-
430
4,907
4,057
783
4,840
1,358
781
-
781
737|
|---|---|
||110,918
783
111,701
105,512|
||93,774
-
93,774
151,582|
||93,774
-
93,774
151,582|
||17,144
-
17,927
(44,776)
-
-
-
61,564
1,294
62,858
107,634|
||78,708
2,077
80,785
62,858|
The notes on page 9 form part of these accounts.
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**BETHESDA CHAPEL DINAS POWYS**
## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025**
## **1. Fixed Assets**
|The value of assets owned are:
Buildings
Equipment
**2. Bank & Cash Balances**
Cash at bank and in hand
**3. Other Assets and Liabilities**
_Assets_
Gift aid tax recovery not yet received
_Liabilities_
Unbilled fee for Independent Examination|Insurance Value
2025
2024
£
£
1,424,605 1,355,965
89,883 87,592
1,514,488 1,443,557
2025
2024
£
£
80,785 62,858
80,785 62,858
2025
2024
£ £
14,928 13,132
14,928 13,132
140
120
140
120|
|---|---|
The accounts were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf on 23[rd] January 2026 by Mark Lonney
The notes on page 9 form part of these accounts.
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## **BETHESDA CHAPEL DINAL POWYS**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025**
## **1. Accounting Policies**
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis with a statement of assets and liabilities
|**2. Voluntary receipts**
Gift Aid donations
Other donations
Tax recovered
**3. Receipts from charitable**
**activities**
Income
**4. Other Receipts**
Grants
Other Income
Money collected for trip
**5. Charitable activities**
**a. Direct Charitable Costs**
Salaries
Outreach and Teaching costs
**b. Support and Administration**
Establishment costs
Premises development costs
Administration costs
**c. Grants**
Missionary payment|Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
Total
2025
£
Total
2024
£
58,983
-
58,983
52,527
33,512
-
33,512
19,849
13,155
-
13,155
16,134|
|---|---|
||105,650
-
105,650
88,510|
||430
-
430
4,907|
||430
-
430
4,907|
||-
4,057
-
-
-
783
-
4,057
783
10,000
1,358
1,294|
||4,057
783
4,840
12,652|
||Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
Total
2025
£
Total
2024
£
44,795
10,450
-
-
44,795
10,450
37,984
20,037|
||55,245
-
55,245
58,021|
||12,638
6,750
-
-
12,638
6,750
33,913
39,211
4,473
-
4,473
4,276|
||23,861
-
23,861
77,400|
||14,668
-
14,668
16,161|
||14,668
-
14,668
16,161|
## **6. Staff and Trustees**
The charity has one part-time employed member of staff. Its activities are mainly carried out by volunteers
No remuneration or trustee expenses were paid to any trustee during the year, nor to any person connected to them.
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