Financial Statement for the year ending 31st December 2024.
| 2023 | RECEIPTS | Note | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | 84,796 | Offerings | 1 | £ 87,195 |
| £ | 21,415 | Sundry Receipts | 2 | £ 39,410 |
| £ | 13,089 | Mission Work | 3 | £ 8,481 |
| Communion Offerings | 4 | |||
| £ | 7,862 | £ 12,611 | ||
| Charity Receipts | 5 | |||
| £ | 1,951 | Church Community Social Events | 8 | £ 1,379 |
| £ | 129,113 | SUB TOTAL | £ 149,076 | |
| £ | 4,622 | Movement /Transfer IN from Other Greenfield Bank Accounts | £ 99,349 | |
| £ | 2,910 | Bank Interest | 7 | £ 5,681 |
| £ | 136,645 | TOTAL | £ 254,106 | |
| 2023 | PAYMENTS | 2024 | ||
| £ | 45,947 | Pastoral and Associated Costs | 9 | £ 45,721 |
| £ | 6,817 | Other Salaries and Associated Costs | 10 | £ 6,366 |
| £ | 15,621 | Mission Work | 11 | £ 22,763 |
| Communion Offerings | 12 | |||
| £ | 9,545 | £ 9,400 | ||
| Charity Donations | 13 | |||
| £ | 7,885 | Utilities | 14 | £ 11,815 |
| £ | 5,526 | Buildings | 15 | £ 21,337 |
| £ | 4,138 | Insurances | £ 4,273 | |
| £ | 1,616 | Stationery, Printing & Postage | 16 | £ 3,638 |
| £ | 6,685 | Miscellaneous | 17 | £ 16,845 |
| £ | 2,138 | Affiliation Fees | £ 2,216 | |
| £ | 1,005 | Departmental Reimbursements | 20 | £ 1,101 |
| £ | 1,950 | Church Community Social Events | 21 | £ 1,547 |
£ 108,873
SUB TOTAL £ 147,022
| £ | 19,210 | Movement / Transfer to Other Greenfield Bank Accounts | 19 | £ 93,244 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | 84 | Bank Charges | £ 62 | |
| £ | 128,167 | TOTAL | £ 240,328 | |
| £ | 20,240 | Balance of Receipts over Payments | £ 2,054 | |
| DEPARTMENTAL | ||||
| £ | 1,967 | Receipts | 6 | £ 1,999 |
| £ | 1,277 | Payments | 18 | £ 1,857 |
| Note 1 - Offertories | ||||
| £ | 27,490 | Envelopes | £ 26,615 | |
| £ | 45,918 | Direct Credits to Bank | £ 47,976 | |
| £ | 10,480 | Cash | £ 11,654 | |
| £ | 908 | Other | £ 950 | |
| £ | 84,796 | TOTAL | £ 87,195 | |
| 2023 | Note 2 - Sundry Receipts | 2024 | ||
| £ | 7,359 | Donations | £ 20,023 | |
| £ | 1,225 | Soup Station | £ 1,970 | |
| £ | 806 | Flowers | £ 917 | |
| £ | 10,859 | Gift Aid | £ 12,346 | |
| £ | 250 | Utilities | £ - | |
| £ | 265 | Church Lettings | £ 750 | |
| £ | 651 | Reimbursement | £ - | |
| £ | - | Others | £ 3,404 | |
| £ | 21,415 | TOTAL | £ 39,410 |
| 2023 | Note 3 - Mission Work | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | 2,551 | BMS World Mission | £ 3,451 |
| £ | 600 | Baptist Union Home Mission | £ 1,324 |
| £ | 4,577 | Christian Aid | £ 1,745 |
| £ | 307 | Barnabus Fund | £ - |
| £ | 805 | Open Doors | £ 1,300 |
| £ | 6,781 | Other | £ 661 |
| £ | 15,621 | TOTAL | £ 8,481 |
| 2023 | Note 4 & 5 - Communion & Charity Offerings | 2024 | |
| £ | 7,862 | Various | £ 12,611 |
| £ | 7,862 | TOTAL | £ 12,611 |
| 2023 | Note 6 - Departmental Sundry Receipts | 2024 | |
| £ | 736 | Choir | £ 577 |
| £ | 535 | Junior Church | £ 364 |
| £ | 173 | Open Door | £ 278 |
| £ | 523 | Men's Fellowship | £ 780 |
| £ | 1,967 | TOTAL | £ 1,999 |
| 2023 | Note 7 - Bank Interest | 2024 | |
| £ | 339 | Internet Account 1 | £ 478 |
| £ | 642 | Internet Account 2 | £ 777 |
| £ | 132 | N S & I Investment Account | £ 173 |
| £ | 345 | Baptist Union Ministry Account | £ 1,292 |
| £ | 620 | Barclays Investment Account | £ 988 |
| £ | 832 | Monmouth Building Society | £ 1,973 |
| £ | 2,910 | TOTAL | £ 5,681 |
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| 2023 | Note 8 - Church Community Social Events | 2024 | |
| £ | 1,401 | Pantomime | £ 869 |
| £ | 550 | Church Trip | £ 510 |
| £ | - | Miscellaneous | |
| £ | 1,951 | TOTAL | £ 1,379 |
| 2023 | Note 9 - Pastoral and Associated Costs | 2024 | |
| £ | 36,092 | Stipend and Housing Allowance | £ 37,896 |
| £ | 555 | Pulpit Supplies | £ 400 |
| £ | 4,800 | Expenses | £ 4,800 |
| £ | 4,500 | College Fees & Support | £ 2,625 |
| £ | 45,947 | £ 45,721 | |
| 2023 | Note 10 - Other Salaries and Associated Costs | 2024 | |
| £ | 475 | Organist | £ 350 |
| £ | 6,342 | Cleaner and Caretaker | £ 6,016 |
| £ | 6,817 | TOTAL | £ 6,366 |
| 2023 | Note 11 - Mission Work | 2024 | |
| £ | 2,372 | BMS World Mission | £ 4,796 |
| £ | 220 | Support for BMS Hope Home | £ 360 |
| £ | 667 | Baptist Union Home Mission | £ 1,392 |
| £ | 4,575 | Christian Aid | £ 4,000 |
| £ | 400 | Barnabus Fund | £ - |
| £ | 950 | Open Doors | £ 1,450 |
| £ | 332 | Greenfield Soup Kitchen(paid through main account) | £ 1,140 |
| £ | 600 | Street Connect | £ 600 |
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| £ | 500 | Bibles for Children Schools | £ - |
| £ | 130 | World Day of Prayer | £ 125 |
| £ | - | Stand by Me | £ 600 |
| £ | 670 | Leprosy | £ 600 |
| £ | 350 | Christian Blind Mission | £ 1,050 |
| £ | 750 | Good News for Everyone(formerly Gideon’s UK) | £ 750 |
| £ | 350 | MAF | £ 1,350 |
| £ | 400 | Cardiff Baptist College | £ 500 |
| £ | 350 | Bible Society | £ 500 |
| £ | 350 | Daylight Christian Prison Trust | £ - |
| £ | 1,400 | Myrtle Hill Local Foodbank | £ 3,350 |
| £ | 255 | Grace Church Soup Station | £ 100 |
| £ | - | Ty Gwyn Local Foodbank | £ 100 |
| £ | 15,621 | TOTAL | £ 22,763 |
| 2023 | Notes 12 and 13 - Communion and Charity Offerings | 2024 | |
| £ | 250 | British Heart Foundation | £ 400 |
| £ | 250 | Cancer Research Wales | £ 450 |
| £ | 200 | Motor Neurone Disease Association | £ 300 |
| £ | 500 | Save the Children | £ 300 |
| £ | 250 | Versus Arthritis(formerly Arthritis Care) | £ 200 |
| £ | 600 | Blood Cancer UK | £ 650 |
| £ | 250 | Age Cymru Dyfed(formerly Age Cymru Sir Gar) | £ 400 |
| £ | 525 | Parkinson’s UK Association | £ 400 |
| £ | - | Air Ambulance | £ 250 |
| £ | 550 | Luhimba Project | £ - |
| £ | 350 | Chemotherapy Unit PPH | £ - |
| £ | 450 | Royal Marsden | £ - |
| £ | 2,200 | Llanelli Hospice * | £ 3,500 |
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| £ | 200 | Salvation Army | £ 250 |
| £ | 750 | Crisis for Christmas | £ - |
| £ | - | Spurgeons | £ 500 |
| £ | 250 | Ty Golau Kidwelly | £ - |
| £ | - | Beat Leukaemia (Cardiff) | £ 600 |
| £ | 1,370 | Benevolent Fund | £ 900 |
| £ | |||
| - | BGM Radio Prince Philip Hospital | £ 300 | |
| * inclues rounded figure of £2000 relating to special services held at Greenfield | |||
| for non-Greenfield entities - Festival of Light and A Cambrey Bereavement Service | |||
| £ | 8,945 | TOTAL | £ 9,400 |
| 2023 | Note 14 - Utilities | 2024 | |
| £ | 7,602 | Light and Heat | £ 11,535 |
| £ | 283 | Water | £ 280 |
| £ | 7,885 | TOTAL | £ 11,815 |
| 2023 | Note 15 - Buildings | 2024 | |
| £ | 1,267 | General Repairs | £ 5,636 |
| £ | 1,622 | Property Renovations ** | £ 13,331 |
| £ | 737 | Fire Protection | £ 190 |
| £ | - | Grounds & Pest Controls | £ 880 |
| £ | 1,900 | Use of other premises for services | £ 1,300 |
| £ | 5,526 | TOTAL | £ 21,337 |
| includes purchase of new heater boiler ** | |||
| 2023 | Note 16 - Stationery, Printing & Postage | 2024 | |
| £ | 1,616 | Stationery, Printing & Postage *** | £ 3,638 |
| £ | 1,616 | includes purchase of refurbished photocopier *** | £ 3,638 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Note 17 - Miscellaneous | 2024 | |
| £ | 841 | Licences | £ 1,212 |
| £ | 427 | Technical Costs | £ - |
| £ | 223 | Piano and Organ Tuning | £ 11,514 |
| £ | 144 | Cleaning and Associated Costs | £ 283 |
| £ | 295 | PAT Testing | £ 317 |
| £ | 627 | Health & Safety & Associated Costs | £ 769 |
| £ | 2,133 | Other Sundry items | £ 1,979 |
| £ | 337 | Telephone Line Rental | £ 381 |
| £ | 1,208 | Training | £ - |
| £ | 450 | External Examination of Accounts | £ 390 |
| £ | 6,685 | TOTAL | £ 16,845 |
| 2023 | Note 18 - Departmental | 2024 | |
| £ | - | Choir | £ 577 |
| £ | 427 | Junior Church | £ 600 |
| £ | 300 | Open Door | £ - |
| £ | 550 | Men's Fellowship | £ 680 |
| £ | 1,277 | TOTAL | £ 1,857 |
| 2023 | Note 19 - Bank Transfers to Other Accounts & Charges | 2024 | |
| £ | 19,210 | Transfer to other Greenfield Bank Accounts | £ 93,244 |
| £ | 84 | Banking Charges | £ 62 |
| £ | 19,294 | TOTAL | £ 93,306 |
Note 20 - Departmental Reimbursements
2023
2024
| £ | 238 | Junior Church Materials | £ 509 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | 767 | Youth Materials | £ 477 |
| £ | - | Other | £ 115 |
| £ | 1,005 | TOTAL | £ 1,101 |
| 2023 | Note 21 - Church Community Social Events | 2024 | |
| £ | 1,400 | Pantomime | £ 952 |
| £ | 550 | Church Trip | £ 595 |
| £ | 1,950 | TOTAL | £ 1,547 |
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES at 31 December 2024
| HSBC - COMMUNITY ACCOUNT | |
|---|---|
| Balance at 1 January 2024 | 10,738 |
| Pending from 2023 | 696 |
| Balance of Receipts over Payments Jan - Dec 2024 | 2,054 |
| Transfer in of funds from other Greenfield Accounts | 83,381 |
| Transfer out to other Greenfield Accounts | -77,276 |
| Bank Charges Jan-Dec 2024 | -62 |
| Outstanding | 90 |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 | £19,621 |
| HSBC INTERNET ACCOUNT No 2 (Building Fund) | |
| Balance at 1 January 2024 | 50,678 |
| Interest added Jan-Dec 2024 | 777 |
| Transfer to HSBC Community Account | -31,649 |
| Transfer from HSBC Community Account | 13,398 |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 | £33,204 |
| NS&I INVESTMENT ACCOUNT | |
| Balance at 1 January 2024 | 17,203 |
| Interest added Jan-Dec 2024 | 173 |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 | £17,376 |
| MONMOUTH BUILDING SOCIETY | |
| Balance at 1 January 2024 | 71,600 |
| Interest added March 2024 | 1,973 |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 | £73,573 |
| BARCLAYS COMMUNITY ACCOUNT | |
| Balance at 1 January 2024 | 11,114 |
| Balance of Receipts over Payments for Soup Station element 2024 | -245 |
| Within Banking processes | 2,656 |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 | £13,525 |
| HSBC INTERNET ACCOUNT No 1 | |
| Balance at 1 January 2024 | 22,031 |
| Interest Added Jan-Dec 2024 | 478 |
| Transfer IN from HSBC Community Account | 12,346 |
| Transfer OUT to HSBC Community Account | -2,000 |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 | £32,855 |
LLOYDS BANK TREASURER'S ACCOUNT
| Balance at 1 January 2024 | 65,130 |
|---|---|
| Deposit 5 February 2024 | 570 |
| Balance 5 February 2024 | 65,700 |
| Account closed Feb 2024 and money transferred into BUC A/C | -65,700 |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 | £0,00 |
| BAPTIST UNION CORPORATION FUND | |
| (previously referred to as ministry Fund) | |
| Balance at 1 January 2024 | 11,947 |
| Transferred from closure of Treasurer's Account at Lloyds Bank | 66,000 |
| Interest Added Jan-Dec 2024 | 1,292 |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 | £79,239 |
| BARCLAYS BUSINESS PREMIUM SAVINGS ACCOUNT | |
| Opening Balance at 1 January 2024 | 65,727 |
| Interest Added Jan-Dec 2024 | 988 |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 | £66,715 |
| TOTAL CASH ASSETS | £336,108 |
| TOTAL MONETARY ASSETS at 31st DECEMBER 2024 | |
| BANK AND CASH BALANCES | |
| Representing balances on the following accounts | |
| General Fund (Unrestricted) as above | 329,516 |
| Sunday School Legacy Fund | 1,830 |
| Choir Fund (Designated) | 2,682 |
| Open Door Fellowship (Designated) | 470 |
| Men's Fellowship (Designated) | 1,349 |
| Junior Church (Designated) | 261 |
| Total Financial Assets | £336,108 |
| N B: Currently no funds classified as restricted funds | |
| STATEMENT OF LIABILITIES | NIL |
Basis of Accounts
GREENFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH IS A REGISTERED CHARITY - 1150291
THE CHURCH IS THE BENEFICIAL OWNER OF THE FOLLOWING ASSET –
CHURCH PREMISES AT MURRAY STREET-LLANELLI- CARMARTHENSHIRE-SA15 1DZ -INSURED VALUE £4,180,856 INCLUDING ORGAN £422,284 AND CONTENTS £126,556.
THE LEGAL TITLE OF THESE ASSETS IS HELD BY THE CHURCH'S CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE THE BAPTIST UNION CORPORATION LTD.
THESE ACCOUNTS HAVE BEEN PREPARED ON A 'RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS' BASIS. THE ACCOUNTS, STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES SET OUT IN THIS BOOKLET RELATE TO THE YEAR ENDING 31st DECEMBER 2023 AS APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES OF GREENFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH
These Accounts were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:-
Rev. David Jones (Minister) ……………………………………………………………………………..
Annette Gravell (Church Treasurer)………………………………………………………………….
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS’ REPORT to the TRUSTEES OF GREENFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH, LLANELLI
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Greenfield Baptist Church Llanelli:-
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Greenfield Baptist Church Llanelli (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
R.A. Williams
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Charles & Co
Chartered Certified Accountants
3 Murray Street
Llanelli
Carmarthenshire
GREENFIELD MANSE FUND
Registered Charity Number 226501
DESIGNATED FUND
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31.12.2023
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RECONCILIATION
£
Balance at 1st January 2024 100,490.87
National Savings Bank –
2,123.49
Income Bonds Credits & Interest on Account
Balance at 31 [st] December 2024 102,614.36
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REPRESENTED BY
£
National Savings & Investment – Income 40,000.00
National Savings & Investment - Investment Account
62,614.36
Balance at 31st December 2024 102,614.36
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These Accounts were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Rev. David Jones (Minister) ………………………………………………………………………
Annette Gravell (Church Treasurer) …………………………………………………………
Greenfield Baptist Church Llanelli
Trustees’ Report for 2024
Church Address: -
Greenfield Baptist Church Murray Street Llanelli SA15 1DZ
CHURCH TRUSTEES in 2025
Minister - Rev David Jones BD
Church Secretary - Mr Darryl Benjamin BSc Church Treasurer - Mrs Annette Gravell BSc MBA MSc JP Other Trustees
Ms Sheenah Angelone Mrs Sandra Davies Mr Stephen Davies Mr Mathew Taylor BEng MSc Mrs Susan Wooller Mr Michael Wooller Mr Stephen Thomas Mrs Wendy Barnes Mr Stephen Phillips OBE JP BSc Econ
Church Bankers:
HSBC St Elli Shopping Centre Llanelli SA15 1SH
Baptist Union Corporation Baptist House PO Box 44
Oxfordshire OX11 8XD
Barclays Bank City of Cardiff branch 18 Union Street 1-5 St David’s Centre Swansea SA1 3EH Cardiff CF10 2DP
Monmouth Building Society 18 Union Street
Independent External Examiner
RCA Williams
Charles & Co. Accountants 3 Murray Street Llanelli SA15 1AQ
CONTENTS
1. GOVERNING DOCUMENT
2. GREENFIELD CHURCH PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
3. GREENFIELD CHURCH VISION AND VALUES
- THE MINISTER
5. CHURCH TRUSTEES
6. CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
7. CHURCH SERVICES AND MEETINGS
- PASTORAL CARE
9. CHURCH WEBSITE and DIGITAL PLATFORMS
10. CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
11. MANAGEMENT OF RISK
- CHURCH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
13. SAFEGUARDING
14. HEALTH AND SAFETY
15. RISK ASSESSMENT/POLICIES/PROCESSES
16. MISSION WORK
17. CHARITY WORK
- USE OF THE CHURCH BY EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS
19. TECHNOLOGICAL AIDS
20. GREENFIELD PREMISES
21. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- BUILDING DEVELOPMENTS
23. RESERVES POLICY
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BAR CHARTS SHOWING CHURCH ATTENDANCE FIGURES
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CONCLUSION AND REINFORCEMENT OF PURPOSE
1. GOVERNING DOCUMENT.
Greenfield Baptist Church, Llanelli (hereinafter referred to as Greenfield) is a registered charity with the Charity Commissioners of England and Wales - Charity Number 1150291.
The current governing document - ‘The Constitution’ - was adopted at a Special Church Meeting held on 30th April 2014.
2. CHURCH PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The principal purpose of the Church at Greenfield is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. The church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes within the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world.
Greenfield seeks to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and aims to be a warm and welcoming community of faith.
In terms of Christian witness Greenfield, at the heart of Llanelli, strives to ensure good stewardship of the resources and talents that God has provided and aims to be a living witness to God's grace.
3. GREENFIELD CHURCH VISION AND VALUES
Greenfield seeks to demonstrate God’s love through word and action, valuing each other as individuals , and modelling on Jesus’ example. These values can only be achieved by reliance on God’s grace, love and power; ever recognising the limits of our individual strength or ability. At Greenfield we are committed to being a body led by the Spirit of God; seeking God’s will and purpose in all we do in His name. The building and developing of relationships with God and with one another are vital aspects of our life as a church and the foundation of our Christian faith and hope.
Baptists have a passionate belief in the uniqueness of Jesus, the importance of personal faith, and the expression of that faith through Believers’ Baptism. As a gathered community of Believers at Greenfield, we seek to discern the will of God by ensuring that:-
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our structure is not hierarchical; we seek to work together for good, aiming to establish a “priesthood of all believers” and committed to informing others about God’s love, which extends to all.
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by recognition that we are not in this alone , and therefore we seek to associate with fellow Baptists as well as Christians from other churches locally, nationally, and globally.
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by welcoming and encouraging those who are seeking to learn more of the Christian faith.
4. THE MINISTER
The Rev David Jones continues to serve the church with unfailing Christian commitment. He has been the minister at Greenfield since September 1989. Through his witness, and outreach into the community, new members are being welcomed into the fellowship of the church and with the unfailing support and encouragement of his wife Yvonne, the community spirit of the church continues to flourish.
5. CHURCH TRUSTEES.
The Minister, as defined by his role and responsibilities, is deemed to be a Church Trustee. Greenfield Church Constitution purports that a maximum, of up to twelve additional Trustees, are elected from among the baptised church members. Trustees at Greenfield are elected for an initial four-year term with the opportunity to be nominated for re-election at the end of each four-year term. The role of district deacon is incorporated into the role of a Trustee.
There are inherent legal responsibilities constituent with the role of Trustee. Prospective Trustees at Greenfield are apprised of the Baptist Union’s guidelines and the Charity Commission requirements for Trusteeship prior to the submission of their name for consideration as a Trustee. It is acknowledged by all Greenfield Trustees that each has a personal responsibility to keep up-to-date with Charity Commission guidelines for Trusteeship.
Trustees recognise a duty under Common Law to act in the best interests of the charities they serve. Trustees should neither benefit from the charity nor be influenced by their own wider interests when involved in decisions affecting the charity. Trustees of charitable organisations have a legal duty to avoid conflicts of interest under s175 of the Companies Act 2006. A Conflict-of-Interest Protocol is operational at Greenfield.
The Church Secretary and Church Treasurer are acknowledged as the Senior Officers of the church. They are appointed from within the group of Church Trustees, in accordance with the Church Constitution
6. CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
During 2024 Greenfield witnessed 4 baptisms and received 6 additional members by profession and transfer. In the year 2024 4 members sadly passed away, with 3 others who transferred their membership and or resigned.
7. CHURCH SERVICES AND MEETINGS
The current monthly schedule of church services is listed at the beginning of this document.
In March 2020 the first recorded Sunday morning service was ‘uploaded’ on YOUTUBE and FACEBOOK. Since that time weekly services, including Daily Thoughts , have been recorded and remain accessible.
The drive and ambition of our Minister coupled with the technical expertise of Darryl Benjamin, the Church Secretary, have been the motivation for extending the reach out into the community to church members no longer able to attend worship and to friends, old and new, both near and far. It is always encouraging to hear messages of thanks from individuals near and far.
Special Services
Open-air services are held within the church grounds at key times during the Christian calendar , and members of the local community are also warmly welcomed. The support of the local Salvation Army Band, which regularly accompanies the annual outdoor Christmas Carol Service, is greatly appreciated and adds another dimension to the welcome and witness of that special time of year.
7a COMMENTS FROM SOME OF THE DEPARTMENTS
OPEN DOOR:-
Open Door is an informal meeting that does what it says on the tin. It is open to anyone of any age. It is a meeting where making friends and being good friends is what we are all about. The meeting always starts with devotions, Hymn singing, prayer and a Scripture reading, followed by someone sharing either a story, experience from their life, or a lesson from the Bible. Once a month we have an "open" meeting when anyone can bring a poem or short story that has been of help to them. We share each other’s joys and troubles and pray for each other. We celebrate each birthday in turn. It is a place where Christian friendship is demonstrated to all who attend... A few times a year we go out for lunch together. The meeting always end with a cup of tea and cakes or biscuits, while we chat together.
Junior Church - 2024
Junior Church is held every Sunday morning in the church schoolroom. This is a wonderful opportunity for the children and grandchildren of church members and friends to enjoy learning bible stories, singing and participating in crafts relating to the stories they have listened to. We have a team of dedicated teachers who teach the children on a rota basis. The children participate in various church services during the year by singing typically in the Harvest Service and annual Toy Service. The Junior Church children also perform the Nativity Play every December. In July 2024 some of the children aged 8– 15 years attended the annual ‘Spree Wales’ weekend event at Carmarthen. An Event that was organised by the Christian organisation ‘Urban Saints’.
Greenfield adheres to Baptist Union Child Protection Schemes. – Safe to Grow. All who work with children and young people in Greenfield are provided with a copy of the appropriate safeguarding documentation. All teachers of the Junior Church are volunteers and are DBS checked (Disclosure and Barring Scheme) prior to engaging in any activity with children or young people connected with the church.
Friday Club - 2024
Greenfield Friday Club is held every Friday during school terms 6pm-7:15pm for children of ages 6yrs to 12 yrs. Trips to McDonalds are undertaken from time to time and the older youth 13-15yrs were able to join other church youth groups in a united Youth Meeting in Towy Church Carmarthen, earlier in the year. Again, a call at McDonalds on the way to Carmarthen was greatly looked forward to and a firm favourite with everyone involved! Friday Club is always informal with games and crafts for the younger children. There is also squash and a tuck shop for sweets. The evenings are closed with a short bible story/epilogue.
Greenfield adheres to Baptist Union Child Protection Schemes. – Safe to Grow. All who work with children and young people in Greenfield are provided with a copy of the appropriate safeguarding documentation. All leaders of the Friday Club are volunteers and are DBS checked (Disclosure and Barring Scheme) prior to engaging in any activity with children or young people connected with the church.
8. PASTORAL CARE
The Minister leads the church in respect of Pastoral Care. He is supported by the Trustees in their combined role as district deacons. Church membership is currently structured into eleven specific districts; each with its own district deacon and district officer. Pastoral care is an integral part of the responsibilities of district deacons, who are expected to operate as specific and trusted links to members within their designated districts. Invoking, where necessary, the beneficial support of their respective district officer , deacons are expected to support the Minister by providing a major part of the pastoral care structure within their designated district. Additionally, many church members are proactive in providing care and support to other members of the church community , and we thank God for this important and caring ministry that is undertaken in His name.
9. CHURCH WEBSITE and DIGITAL PLATFORMS
The church website is a valuable source for promoting Christian worship and specifically Greenfield’s mission. It plays a crucial role in extending and expanding the ministry at Greenfield. The website is updated regularly and provides information relating to all church activities. The church has been extremely fortunate to have a member who, as a committed volunteer, sets up and consistently manages the church website. Greenfield’s web address is: www.greenfieldchurch.net
The Trustees of Greenfield recognise their responsibility to provide adequate guidelines, processes and restrictions, in the safe use of digital / social media. Designated Trustees are involved in the managing of Greenfield Social Media accounts . A specific risk assessment has been established which seeks to ensure that any behaviour, or anything communicated or posted online, is not at variance with Greenfield’s Christian ethos, nor liable to adversely affect Greenfield’s legal standing and reputation. The church at Greenfield warmly welcomes the many individuals, now from much broader and extended horizons, who regularly or perhaps just occasionally access Greenfield services, newsletters and other messages.
10. CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
The administration of the church is the shared responsibility of the Minister and the Trustees.
Matters requiring the approval of church members are submitted by the Trustees to one of the church members’ meetings held annually. Additional church meetings may be held as required. Minutes, recording decisions taken, are kept in accordance with the Church Constitution.
11. MANAGEMENT OF RISK
“All aspects of life involve risk and the church is no exception. The Charity Commission expects trustees of charities to assess the risks, they carry and to take steps to mitigate those risks” (s tatement from the Association of Church Accountants and Treasurers).
11.1 Risk Register
Greenfield has a comprehensive Risk Register which is reviewed annually (unless there is a specific need or requirement to review within that period). The Risk Register is structured under the following headings: -
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Governance, Statutory, Regulatory, Compliance
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Operational
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Financial
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External
11.2 Risk Assessments
The church Trustees acknowledge their duty to recognise and assess risks to which the church is exposed and to
establish methods or ways to mitigate such risks. Risk Assessments are structured under the following headings:-
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Safeguarding and respect for others
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Establishing and maintaining a safe environment
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Financial
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Statutory, Regulatory and Legal
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Dispute Resolution.
Risk Assessments and Processes were subject to a thorough and comprehensive review in 2024. An updated chart relating to Risk Assessments, Policies and Processes can be found at the end of the first section of this handbook.
12. CHURCH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Greenfield Trustees recognise the importance of having policies and procedures in respect of operational matters; many are directed or influenced by the risk assessment process. Various policies and procedures have been introduced which aim to direct operational matters and promote regulatory compliance and many are recommended or required by the Charity Commission. Greenfield policies and procedures are structured under the same five headings as the risk assessments:
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Safeguarding and Respect for Others
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Establishing and maintaining a Safe Environment
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Financial
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Statutory, Regulatory and Legal
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Dispute Resolution
Copies of all Policies and Procedures are held on file in the Church Admin Office. Individual copies are obtainable from the Church Secretary. An update of current policies can be found in Section 15 below.
13. SAFEGUARDING
‘Baptists Together’ have issued a statement on the Theology of Safeguarding:-
Each and every person is fearfully and wonderfully made, knitted together in their mother’s womb, and loved by God who knows everything about them (Psalm 139). All are precious and have worth to God. Therefore, the church should strive to be a place of welcome, inclusion and care for all – no matter their age, abilities, health or history.
Jesus tells us that we are each called to love others and to treat them with respect, dignity and love that we would want to receive ourselves (Mathew 22:39). Therefore, the church should always aim to be a place of care, compassion and love – no matter how undignified someone may appear.
There are many examples of Jesus bringing healing and comfort to people in pain and discomfort, those isolated and alone. At the sight of people in distress he is filled with compassion (Mark 1:41). Therefore, the church should strive to be a place of healing, comfort and hope – no matter what the cause of suffering and sorrow.
Jesus was not afraid of challenging injustice and inequality, or, of confronting ignorance and arrogance. He sought out and spent time with marginalised people and he spoke passionately for those who had no voice (Matthew 23). Therefore, the church should strive to be a place of righteousness, advocacy and justice, speaking up for people who are oppressed and abused – no matter how costly that may be.
Safeguarding is the protection of adults and children from harm, abuse or neglect. If we believe that all people are precious in the eyes of God, their creator; if we believe that as Christian we should follow the example of Jesus in his compassion and care for others; if we believe that the church should be a sanctuary of safety and peace; and if we believe that we as Christians should speak out against injustice, then safeguarding should be an automatic part of our church communities – as we strive to protect all people from harm, abuse or neglect and to love, care and support all who have been affected by such damaging behaviour.
‘By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another’ (Luke 13:35 NIV)
13.1 SAFEGUARDING POLICY STATEMENT
In 2024 the Baptist Association introduced a revised Safeguarding Policy and Procedures which combines Working with Children and Working with Adults at Risk. This policy (contextualised to relate to Safeguarding legislation pertinent to Wales), is now established as the current policy for Greenfield and can be made available to members on request.
Our Vision
The vision statement of Greenfield Baptist Church is to demonstrate God’s love through word and action, valuing each other as individuals and modelling on Jesus’ example.
In fulfilling this vision, we:
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Welcome children and adults at risk into the life of our community
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Run activities for children and adults at risk
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Make our premises available to organisations working with children and adults at risk
Our safeguarding responsibilities
Greenfield Baptist Church recognises its responsibilities in safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation or ability,
As members of Greenfield, we commit ourselves to the nurturing, protection and safekeeping of all associated with the church and will pray for them regularly. In pursuit of this, we commit ourselves to this policy and to the development of sound procedures to ensure we implement our policy well.
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Prevention and reporting of abuse
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It is the duty of each church member of Greenfield to help prevent the abuse of children and adults at risk, and the duty of each church member to respond to concerns about the well-being of children and adults at risk.
Any abuse disclosed, discovered or suspected shall be reported in accordance with our procedures. The church at Greenfield will fully co-operate with any statutory investigation into any suspected abuse linked to the church.
- Safer recruitment, support and supervision of workers
The church at Greenfield will exercise proper care in the selection and appointment of those working with children and adults at risk, whether paid or voluntary. All workers will be provided with appropriate training, support and supervision to promote the safekeeping of children and adults at risk.
- Respecting children and adults at risk
The church at Greenfield will adopt a code of behaviour for all who are appointed to work with children and adults at risk so that children and adults are shown the respect that is due to them.
Safer working practices
The church at Greenfield is committed to providing an environment that is as safe as possible for children and adults at risk and will adopt methods of working with them that promote their safety and well-being.
- A safer community
The church at Greenfield is committed to the prevention of bullying. The church will seek to ensure that the behaviour of any individuals who may pose a risk to children, young people and adults at risk in the community of the church is managed appropriately.
Safeguarding contact points within Greenfield
The church at Greenfield has appointed the following individuals to for part of the church safeguarding team:
NAME: Annette Gravell Designated Person & Trustee for Safeguarding (DPS)
They will advise the church on any matters related to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk and take the appropriate action when abuse is disclosed, discovered or suspected.
The church minister of Greenfield is also an important part of the Church Safeguarding Team. Where possible, the Church Safeguarding Team will work together if and when issues arise. However, each person has a responsibility to report allegations of abuse as soon as they are raised.
Putting the Greenfield policy into practice
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A copy of the Safeguarding policy statement will be displayed permanently on the church noticeboard and in the Treasurer’s Office in the church and will be displayed on noticeboards in the vestibule of the church and in the church Schoolroom.
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Each worker with children and/or adults at risk will be given a full copy of the safeguarding policy and procedures and will be asked to sign to confirm that they will follow them.
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A full copy of the policy and procedures will be made available, on request, to any member of, or other person associated with Greenfield church.
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The policy and procedures will be monitored and reviewed annually, and any necessary revisions adopted into the policy and implemented through our procedures.
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The policy statement will be read annually at the church AGM, together with a report on the outcome of the annual safeguarding review.
13.2 Children and Young People
Greenfield adheres to Baptist Union Child Protection Schemes. – ‘ Safe to Grow’ . All who work with children and young people in Greenfield are provided with a copy of the Safeguarding Policy and Procedure including the Safeguarding Policy Statement.
All leaders and volunteers at Greenfield are subject to DBS checks (Disclosure and Barring Scheme) prior to engaging in any activity with children or young people connected with the church.
All Trustees, Leaders and Volunteers attend relevant training courses arranged by the Baptist Association. Update Safeguarding training sessions for Levels 2 and 3 were held in June 2025. Although many of the Trustees are still compliant a decision was taken at a Trustees meeting in 2024 that all Trustees would seek to attend the June 2025 training course in order to update their skills and knowledge.
Level 1 Safeguarding Videos and other such material issued by the Baptist Association which appertains to the care of children and young people, and adults at risk are shown at Church Meetings.
13.3 Working with Adults at Risk within the Church
All Trustees, Leaders , and Volunteers who are engaged in activities with Adults at Risk in Greenfield , are required to attend relevant training courses arranged by the Baptist Association. Updated training sessions was undertaken in June 2025.
All leaders and volunteers at Greenfield are subject to DBS checks (Disclosure and Barring Scheme) prior to engaging in any activity with adults at risk.
A Soup Station ‘Entry and Behavioural Policy’, designed to safeguard both volunteers and guests, is operational and complies with the requirements of Greenfield’s Insurers.
13.3 Recruitment of Volunteers
A robust Recruitment of Volunteers policy and procedure, designed to meet Safeguarding Standards for ‘Working with Children’ and ‘Working with Adults at Risk’, is operational at Greenfield. Application forms and References are always considered essential.
14. HEALTH AND SAFETY
Greenfield Church Trustees recognise their responsibilities under the auspices of ‘Health and Safety’. Health and Safety features as a standard agenda item at all Trustees’ meetings and church meetings, and the Health and Safety Administrator delivers a report at each meeting. Department leaders, church members and regular attenders are reminded of the importance of reporting ‘near-miss’ episodes as well as actual accidents. An Accident Report book is available outside the Church Admin Office.
The Health and Safety policy was revised in March 2025.
15. RISK ASSESSMENT/POLICIES/PROCESSES
A document version control system is operational for all policies and as a result policies are regularly updated in accordance with the control system; unless specific circumstances require that review date to be brought forward.
Copies of risk assessments, policies or processes can be made available to church members on request.
This report relates to 2024. An updated chart was created in March 2025 and this current chart can be found within this booklet in the pages following the Greenfield Baptist Church Privacy Notice.
16. MISSION WORK and OUTREACH
Mission work is integral to the advancement of the Christian faith, and Greenfield Church’s community shows strong commitment to a range of mission work activities. The financial section highlights the various donations made to mission work during 2024.
16.1 Developing the work of Mission
Facebook and other Social Media Various social media platforms have been crucial in communicating and sharing of the gospel message. A specific risk assessment has been established in order to manage the use of digital platforms and social media.
The weekly Soup Station - The financial and practical support of church members and the local community in aid of the Soup Station is greatly appreciated. Donated food items and personal hygiene products are regularly provided by local supermarkets, as well as by church attendees, and their support is similarly greatly appreciated.
Street Connect - Greenfield, inspired by visits from representatives of ‘Street Connect’ in Glasgow , has been financially supporting the street mission at Glasgow. The work of ‘Street Connect’ now includes outreach cafes and community recovery groups. Apart from their engagement in residential ‘rehab’ work , ‘Street Connect’ has greatly expanded the range of their work and commitment to those in need of the valuable and expanding support network.
Support from Bethel Church – Every few months a Greenfield evening service is held at Bethel Chapel, Seaside. Bethel was one of the mother churches responsible for the setting up of Greenfield and it is a joy to be able to occasionally congregate at Bethel.
Hope Home Thailand - As a group , the Greenfield Junior Church continues its regular support of the mission work at Hope Home in north-west Thailand. This worthy cause, established under the auspices of the British Missionary Society , provides a home and refuge for children with severe disabilities. Members of the Junior Church receive periodic ‘jottings’ from Judy Cook the BMS Mission Leader at Hope Home updating them on the work in Hope Home.
16.2 Church Newsletters
The weekly newsletter is an additional and valuable source for communicating church news and associated information. Copies are usually distributed at Sunday and Tuesday services. Currently over 300 are also despatched digitally. This is a meaningful way for friends across the UK and some even further afield, to engage with church at Greenfield and thereby expand the Greenfield community.
16.3 Newspaper Outreach
The Minister contributes a weekly column conveying a Christian message to the local newspaper ‘Llanelli Star’ . Readership extends across Llanelli and outlaying districts and this provides a further opportunity of sharing God’s word within the local community.
The Minister continues in his engagement as a Hospital Chaplain at Ward 9, Prince Philip Hospital. He is additionally engaged in supporting individuals and families who approach the church for pastoral care and assistance to deal with domestic needs.
17. CHARITY WORK
17.1 Special Offerings
The church supports local and national charities, principally through offerings taken at all Communion Services throughout the year and during Tuesday morning services. These charitable offerings are augmented by specific
fund-raising activities organised by various church departments and by designated retiring collections. The breakdown of these Special Offerings can be seen in the financial section of this report.
17.2 Church Members engaged in Designated Charity Work
Several church members are regularly engaged in charity work for a range of local and national charities, including Christian Aid, Llanelli Talking Newspaper, Blood Cancer UK, Torch Christian Fellowship, Age Cymru Sir Gâr, Cancer Research, British Heart Foundation, Barnardo’s, Parkinson ’ s UK, Trussell Food Bank. A member of the church congregation is regularly involved in school visits promoting ‘Open the Book’. To quote Matthew 13: ‘Sowing seeds all the time keep on sowing, keep on growing;
And Romans 10:14 for ‘how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?’
18. USE OF THE CHURCH BY EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS
Greenfield, as one of the largest and most centrally situated churches in Llanelli, is often used for special, formal fundraising events.
The Trustees of the church are supportive of the use of the chapel by selective external organisations. Various local schools utilise the facilities for concerts and prize giving events. Local choirs use the facilities for concerts, auditions or as a rehearsal venue.
The church lettings policy accords with guidance from Greenfield’s Insurers. The church secretary is the main point of contact in respect of church lettings so that the appropriate insurance and regulatory checks can be consistently undertaken.
19. TECHNOLOGICAL AIDS.
Technology, including the use of audio-visual equipment, has become an integral part of worship, outreach and mission. The Trustees are extremely grateful for the valuable services provided by church members in organising and operating the various technical services e.g., the church website, projection of hymns and readings during services and other technical aids.
Loop systems for individuals with hearing loss are installed in both the chapel and the schoolroom.
20. GREENFIELD PREMISES.
20.1 Beneficial Ownership
The church is the beneficial owner of the following asset - the church premises - the legal title of which is held by the church’s custodian Trustees – The Baptist Union Corporation Ltd.
20.2 The Chapel
The 167-year-old church building is subject to a constant need of upkeep and maintenance. Greenfield is a Grade 2 listed building, and this imposes restrictions and constraints on the building, development and repair work permitted. Previous experience has demonstrated that, as a listed building, in a prominent area of the town, repair and replacement have had to be consistent with original materials, impacting heavily on cost.
During 2024 the church organ was completely refurbished and also the heating system was upgraded with the installation of a new boiler. Operationally, as a result of this new heating system, the heating system can be isolated to operate only in the schoolroom or only in the main church building if so required.
20.3 Church Manse
The church does not currently own a manse. Some financial provision is, however, retained in a Manse Fund specifically for the purpose of supporting a minister of the church in need of housing accommodation. The Manse Fund is registered as a separate Charity – Registration Number 226501.
20.4 Buildings Survey
The church is insured with the Baptist Insurance Company. A quinquennial (5 year) survey was undertaken in 2022. A comprehensive report was received from CJ Consulting any recommendations have been acted upon.
21. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Trustees are jointly and severally responsible for ensuring that complete and accurate financial statements are prepared for each financial year and that they submitted to the Charity Commission within the designated timeframe. These statements are required, by law, to provide a true and fair account of that Charity and of the surplus or deficit for the respective financial year.
The Trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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Prepare financial statements on the ‘going concern’ basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.
The accounts of Greenfield Baptist Church are prepared on a ‘Receipts and Payments’ basis. The Accounts and Statements of Assets and Liabilities for the year ending 31 December 2024 are set out in the Financial Section of this Church report.
At a Church meeting held on 26th February 2024 it was agreed that in future the accounts would be externally examined each year rather than every five years. The current internal examiners will continue to operate in a supportive role offering assistance, as requested, to the Church Treasurer.
21.1 Finance Regulations
The Financial Regulations Policy and Procedure was implemented in 2016 and the review delayed due to Covid. A comprehensive review commenced in 2023. The revised policy and procedure was undertaken in 2025.
21.2 Payment of Trustees
The Minister of the church continues to be the only Trustee who is remunerated by the church charity.
21.3 Principal Funding Sources
The main source of church income is derived from the generous regular offerings of church members and other worshippers. Legacy income and Gift Aid income, including the Gift Aid Small Donations (GASDS), supplement this income source. Trustees continue to encourage those who are eligible, to participate in the Gift Aid scheme. The relevant forms are available from the Church Treasurer.
Worshippers utilise differing systems for contributing to the church. Some prefer an annual contribution or to make a few contributions throughout the year. Increasingly contributions are made directly through the banking transfer system. Should any worshippers wish to avail themselves of this facility they are invited to contact the Church Treasurer for further details along with the requisite form.
When the offertory plate is handed around on a Sunday please do not think that some people do not wish to contribute or that they are not being given the opportunity to contribute. They may well not be handed the offertory plate because the collector is fully aware of the contributing nature or pattern of that particular worshipper.
Bespoke gifts for specific purposes or projects are often received by the church; many are anonymously donated and cannot, therefore, be formally acknowledged. The Church Trustees are keen to take the opportunity through this church report, to express their gratitude for these kind and generous donations which very often are given as anonymous gifts. Whilst we respect your request for anonymity we wish you to be aware of our gratitude- Diolch yn fawr iawn; thank you very much.
21.4 Pensions
The church is no longer an employer participating in a pension scheme known as the Baptist Pension Scheme (“The Scheme”), formerly known as the Baptist Ministers’ Pension Fund, until 31 December 2011 (“The Ministers’ Fund”).
21.4.1 Pensions Auto Enrolment
The Trustees recognise their responsibilities under Auto Enrolment of the Government Pensions .
22. BUILDING DEVELOPMENTS
22.1 Planned Preventative Maintenance
Planned, preventative maintenance is under the auspices of the church Trustees. All costs are approved in accordance with the Financial Regulations of the church.
22.2 Reactive Maintenance
Constant checking of the premises is designed to minimise the need for much reactive maintenance. Church users are encouraged to report any malfunction that they note or experience to the church secretary or one of the other deacons/trustees.
Due to the service provider removing the option of service contracts to business customers, Greenfield no longer has a service contract to cover any heating breakdown. A designated Trustee will ensure that arrangements are made for an appropriate service to be undertaken before the end of 2025.
22.3. Building improvements or developments
Obtaining quotations or securing contractors, particularly for a listed building is not always straightforward. However, the work planned for 2024 was actually undertaken within the appropriate timeframe. The Trustees which to record their gratitude to those individuals who joined some of the Trustees to undertake the painting of the church external railings and the fitting of the light on the lane gate. The lane gate light was installed in 2024 but
please heed the Health and Safety Administrator concerns regarding church attendees walking across the uneven surface of the lanes around the chapel.
Specialist were contracted to undertake the complete refurbishment of the Harrison, Harrison organ. A new gas boiler was installed and the piping system upgraded ad improved; hopefully with the added benefit of being a ‘green’ investment. Damage to the main roof could not be deferred and was completed using local craftspeople. Under the Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme the church was able to recoup the VAT charges that were paid for the organ refurbishment, the installation of the new boiler and the roof repair.
It is our standard aim to obtain three estimates for proposed work, particularly as Greenfield is Grade 2 listed building. We continue with this aim despite the realisation that it is becoming far more difficult to obtain the relevant estimates.
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FORTHCOMING WORK Rough TOTAL £79,564
Working Estimate
The plastering and repainting of the internal walls of the £16,000
chapel and subsequent decoration is now becoming an
urgent requirement. Improvement work to the chapel
ceiling has also been identified. There is an expectation
that the scaffolding required for the work to proceed will
be costly and additionally, it is anticipated that there will
be a need for temporary relocation of church services.
Estimates have now been received for this work and
have been processed and evaluated by the Trustees
Work it likely to begin early in the new year.
Replacement of current ceiling in the chapel £20,000
Repainting of exterior front porch of the church Estimates £1,200
have now been received for this work and have been
processed and evaluated by the Trustees
Work it likely to begin early in the new year.
Positioning of safety rails in front rows of the gallery of the £8,000
chapel.
Replacement of chapel windows in the Station Road aspect £30,000
Replace handles on kitchen cupboards £350
Removal of the rear pews in order to improve accessibility
within the chapel. Initial discussions have been held with the
relevant regulatory authorities regarding the developments £3,000
designed to improve manoeuvrability for individuals with
disabilities. This could entail the repositioning of some seating
but the effect of these developments should prove invaluable
should there be a fire within the church premises.
Repaint the Baptistry. Estimates have now been received
for this work and have been processed and evaluated by
£1014
the Trustees
Work it likely to begin early in the new year.
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23. RESERVES POLICY.
The building improvements itemised in section 22 above feature within the Reserves Policy. In addition, changes to the ministerial leadership of the church at some future time, may well result in major reduction in income and this change could also create ensuing housing costs.
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25. CONCLUSION AND REINFORCEMENT OF PURPOSE
This report from the Trustees of Greenfield Baptist Church relates to the year of 2024 and is a true reflection of the Christian work and witness of the church and its efforts to reach out to its members, friends and to the wider community. This report concludes as it has previously with the words of Psalm 67 v1-2 - ‘May God be gracious to us and continue to bless us and make His face shine upon us so that His ways may be known on earth and His salvation among all nations.’ As a church we continue to recognise our need of His grace and salvation in our lives. We were richly blessed in 2024 with new members joining our congregation by transfer and by baptism. We are His Church and together we seek to do His will and to grow spiritually together in worship, service and love for Christ and for each other.
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