CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees. Annual Report for the period From 1st January 2023 Period start dats To 314t December 2023 Period end date Charity name: LIBANUS EVANGELICAL CHURCH Charity registration number: 1147260 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the chanty as set out in its overnin document Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or seNices identified in the accounts. Par8 1.17 To advance the Chrlstian faith for the benefit of the public, in accordan¢e wlth the statements of bellef Two worship service held each Sunday For children: Sunday Club (age 4- 111 Weekly Tots group {pr8-school children and parentslcarersl For all: weekly Bible studyl prayer meeting Our bi-weekly lunch club 'Talk and Tea. which is open to all Other small churches in the locality are supported with men from the congregation going out regularly to tsko services Two Sunday services upload8d to website Weekly prayer meeting in porson and also accessible on Zoom Support of missionaries working in various arts of the world The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit when planning and implementing the activitie$ of the church Para 1.17 ond 1.19 Statemént confiming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Parg 1.18 Additional Information (optlonal) You ma choose to include further slatements where relevant about: SORP rtfer&n( Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1 38 Policy on social investment incltjdin ro ram related investment P?r• 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP reference The church has 63 mombers Average attendance at a Sunday mornlng setViCO 18 5045: Sunday evenlng is 25-35 Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the ¢ircumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Par8 1.20 Libanus Tots playgroup attracts a largo number from the local community for its weekly meeting; about 10- 25 children with their parent or carer at each session Talk & Tea has approx. 20- 25 attending Each Sunday, we provide 2 services with a children's tslk in the morning one. Every Wednesday, we have facilltated Blble teaching and a time of prayer for those who ar8 able to join us. We have also held a number of sp8clal setvlcos, including Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. We had a harvest service where we thanked God for His goodness and blessing. We also had a Saint David's Day evening. A LEGO morning for children was held in April, Inviting the familles to a Family Servlco on the followlng day. During June & July, our Walking Group, visited a couple of the local areas. building friendships as they walked and talked. Hope Explored Courses woro held on 3 Sunday evenings in June for those interèsted In learning more about tho Chrbstian faith May saw our church's 1soth anniversary. A celebration tea was held a few weèks later HaNestlchurch lunch was held in October which saw a number of church regulars and visitors attending. The school's work continues, taking assemblies in a local school. In December a Christmas Assembly was held Approximately 50 boxes were put together and collected for Operation Christmas Child. We thank members and friends for their continued generosity and for sharing the love of Jesus with so many children across the world. A Chrislmas Craft Evenlng was held, to which around 30 people attended making various items including Chrlstmas cards & baubles. We gave out over 200 chlldren's books about Christmas We delivered approx. 1000 Christmas cards, welcome leaflets and Chrlstmas tracts Our weekly leaflet 'Focus' continues to be published to keep church visitors infornied of what is happening at Libanus. This also includes a prayer diary to help us as a whole church pray together and seek God's leading. Libanus support mlsslonarles In various parts of thè worfd both financially and in prayer. We continue to publlclse on our website and also on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Additional Information {optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Achievements against objectives sel P•r• 1.41 Performance offundraisin activities against objectives Set Para 1.41 Investment performan against objectives Para 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial posrtion at the end of the eriod Slatement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.21 Financial statements attaGhed Paro 1 22 To protect future ministrles Para 1.22 Paia 1.22 £162,214.88 NIA Para 1.24 NIA Par8 1.23 NIA Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Donations from members and adherents. along with Glft Aid reclaims The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 NIA Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.48 NIA A description of Ihe principal risks facing the Gharity Para 1.46 NIA other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document Para 1.25 CONSTITUTION How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 ASSOCIATION 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 ELECTED BY CHURCH MEMBERS Additional information {optionall You ma Ghoose to include further statements where relevant about.. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trusteés Para 1.51 The charity's organisalional structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charity name Other name the charit uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address LIBANUS EVANGELICAL CHURCH 1147260 MARKET STREET MORRISTON SWANSEA SA6 8DA Names of the charfty trustees who manage the charity Dates acted If not for whol• ear Trustee name Offi¢• Ilf any) Nam? of per80n lor body) entltled toa olnt trustee ifan David Hadley Treasurer LIBANUS EVANGELICAL CHURCH Matthew Humphreys Philip Jones Tim Howell Secretary 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name D•t¢$ #¢t￿ If not for whole ear Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA held in this capacty Name and obje￿5 of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charty's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Additional informatlon (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional inforn7ation) Typè of Name Addrèss adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior stsff members {Optional infomlation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-dis¢losure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(81 Full name(sl Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Philip Mark Jones Secretary Date 19110124 Unau Fin tements for the Year ended 31 December 2023 for Llbanu5 E Ilcal Chwch Llbanus Evan ellcal Church Contents of the Financial Statem for the Year Ended 31 December 202 Page Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the F?nancial Statements Report of the Independent Accountant Ev ical Chwth. Statement of Flnandal Actfyltles Fw The Year Ended 31 Decem1￿ 2023 Artual 2022 2024 2023 INCOME.. Goieral Offerlngs Excepticfial Gifts Tax Rebate Designated Inccrfne EFCC Grant 78.000.00 3.lJOO.00 15,IXIO.00 2,IXIO.00 3.(MJo.00 85.658.80 3.360.00 17.959.25 2.407.91 4.000.00 56.00 4.675.00 2.285.60 120.402.56 84.502.93 14.500.00 19.035.27 8.516.25 5.lJOO.00 Rent . Centrepolnt Rent . Flat Other Income TOTAL INCOAIE: 5.lJOO.00 3.IXIO.00 109,000.fy) 3,300.00 350.94 135,205.39 PENDITURE. Salaries and Visiting Preather5 Church Actfvltles l Evangeli%m Missionary gJppLrt & GTfts Deslqnated Glfts Utilities General Repairs & Ren￿￿tiry Larger Repalrs Statlmery Bank Charges Rental of Car Park Cleanln8 htsterlais Mlscellaneous Loss on Dlsposal of Assets Depreciation & Amortlsatlon TOTAL EXPENDMJRE: 57.6C#).CKI 3.800.(X) 26.3￿).(K) 2.000.00 17.300.00 3.000.IX• . 58.900.00 54.023.57 2,992.56 26.555.00 2,407.91 13.483.83 2.481.22 1,720.00 50,912.71 3,223.17 24.692.51 8.516.25 11.793.12 1,955.52 5,697.03 85.06 281.26 40.00 16.23 696.00 0.00 24.1% 22.1% 18.3% 6.3% 303.19 190.22 1.130.00 1.2CKI.00 Iri 7.200.00 178.11)0.00 7,150.98 112.438.48 7,258.80 115,167.66 SURPLUSIIDEFicif) FOR YEAR 169.100.00) 7,964.08 20,037.73 Page 1 Llbanu5 Evan Ilcal Chu Balance Sheet As at 31st December 2023 2023 Z022 Ixed Assets Land and Builthngs Flxtures Flttlngs & Equipment 210,155.60 1.378.11 216.716.91 1,967.78 10 211.533.71 218,684.69 Current HSBC Current kcount HSBC Deposlt Account Debtors & Prepayments Tax Rebate Recoverable 18,203.15 162,214.88 5,847.74 49,984.75 61,678.96 119,958.58 4,662.98 32,025.50 11 236.250.52 218.326.02 Curren PAYE/NIC Credltor Accruals 12 15,60Z.921 (2,793.48) (5,602.92) 12.793.48) 44Z,181.31 434,217.23 General Fund Desllnated Fund Total Funds: 13 13 439,958.81 2.222.50 442.181.31 433,350.23 867.00 434,217.Z3 Page 2 Llbanu5 Evarylkal Churth. Note5 To Flnandal Statements For The Year Ended 31st December 2023 N•)te 1: Basls of Preparatlon Basis of Accountkn8: These accounts have been prepared ￿ the basls of hlstorlc c05t, In accordance with ACC￿ntIng and Re￿tIng by Ch¥ftles- Statement of RecLvnmended Practice ISORP 21X15} and with the Charities Act. Chan8e In Basls of Accountlry.. There has been no Chan￿ to the accountlrpa pollcles (valuatlon rules and methods of aCc￿tIng￿ slnce last >tar. Chan8e5 to Prevknis Acc￿nts. No hove been made to prevlws years. Note 2: Accountlni Pollcles ING RESOURCES. Reco8nltlon of Incomln8 R•st￿re These are Included In the Statement of Flnandal l£tMtles {SoFA) wthen the tharfty become5 entltled to the resource5. Tax Reclalms on Donatl¢ns & Glfts: Incomln8 resources frtyn tax reclalms are Included In the SOFA at the same tlme as the 8lft to wthkh they relate. Investment Income: Thls Is Incl￿e￿ In the acctyjnts when recelved EXPENDrruRE & UABILMES: Llablllty Reco￿ttl￿. Llabllltles are recoqnlsed as soon as there Is a leyl or cm5tnJctfve obltsatk#) ccthmlttlnq the charlty to pay out resources. ASSEfs: Tanllble Flxed Assets: These are capltallsed If they can be ￿ed for more than year, and the cost Is materlal. They are valued at C05t. or If ilfted. at the value to the charlty M ￿elpt. Note 3: Detslls of certaln Items of exp•thre. Trustee Benefits: YIE: 311 No. of trustees pald expa Natu￿ ol beneflts: Derived by trustees (ln Ilne wlth all attendees) for thelr chlldren to attend camps. Total amount pald: Page 3 Llbanus Evangellcal Chw¢h. Note5 To Financial Statements FOT The Ye•r Ended 31st December 2023 Fees for examlnatlon af Flnandal Statanents: 696 Note 4: Pald Employees ' 31112ri3 Y￿. 31112122 4.1 Staff Costs: Gr055 wage5, salaries and benefits in kYLI. 51.523 48,760 Visiting Preachers 1,710 1,430 Employer5 NIC Penslon Costs 791 Totsl Staff costs 54,024 50.913 4.2 Average No. of Full-tlme equivalent empl