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The Hill Church Swans¢a
ort of th¢ Trnstees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees who are also dir￿tOrS of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their
rcport with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The t￿￿teeS have
adopted th¢ provisions of ALcouDting and Rq)orting by Charities: Statement of Rccommended Practice
applicable to chaTities preparing their accounts in accordance with th¢ Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and R¢public of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019).
ORIEcfivES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives Vdnd Activities
The objects, for which the charity is established, as stated in its Articles of Associatio￿ are:
l. To advance the Christian faith in Wales in such ways and in such parts of the Unitcd Kingdom or the
world AS the trLLStees from time to time may think fit.
2. To prevetst or relieve povety in Wales and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the
truste¢s from time to time may think fit,
3. To fulfil such other purposes which are exclusively ¢h8ritable according to the law of England and Wales
and are ¢onn¢¢t¢d to the charitabl¢ work of the charity as the trust¢¢s from time to lime may think fit.
These objectives are either achieved separately or collectively depending on our activities and initiativ¢ as
outlined in this report. For example. the Matthew's House initiative to achieve obj¢ctive two.
Ethos
There is a complete vision for human health, wellb¢ing and flourishing at the heart of the message of the
Christian faith. The Hill Church is con)mitted to being faithful to the Bible. The foundation of this message
is reconciliation with a God of lovc, Iruih and grace through Jesus Christ. The Christian f&ith 18 meant to b¢
living, activc and eff¢ctiv¢ for all those who encounter it.
As a ¢hur¢h we acknowledge that many people desire to consider and understand the message and wisdom
of the Christian faith. W¢ desire to reach out to people of all backgrounds, characteristics and circumstances
and to provide a safc and w¢lcoming envir()nm¢nt for peopl¢ to explorc the claims of Jesus Chrisl. Onc
application ot. the Christian message is an unrelenling compassion for people, particularly thos¢ considered
as vunerable, isolated and least.
As a registered charity, wc are committ¢d to ongoing best practice, lawful L'ompliance and improvement in
all w¢ do. In our activities we will demonstrate love for people. We will seek to be clear in our
communication and use plain languagc. We will act with transparcncy and integrity. We reject actions and
attitudes that intentlODally seek to d¢value or damage human dignity. FA¢h of our guests, volunteers,
members and staff, regardless of their background, chardctcristics and circumstances h&8 imm¢asurable value
and will be treated with dignity, respect and free from threat of harassm¢nt.
Public benefit
The Trustees have paid due regard to thc ChaTity Commission guidance on public benefit. and kcep it in
mind in all developments. to ensure that all our activities are deliveting benefit to the public, as defined
Ihere.
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Re rt of the Tnjstees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PbRTrOIiMANCE
Objective One
The last year was a significantly difficult year for the church. as it dcalt with much bereavement and loss of
loved on¢s. This included one of the leaders Roger F¢llow¢s and Sally Lynch. the mother of one of the
leaders and long time s¢rver at Matthews House, who both passed away unexpectedly and within a f¢w
weeks of one another over th¢ summ¢r. This had a tremendous knock on effect to the church, the Project, and
the local community as they were both very well know] and loved. Nonetheless, it is in times like this that
the church often shows its compassion and support. rallying around each other and providing con]fort and
being a support to others.
Other Si￿lfiCant moments in the year included:
- Monthly 'Student Lunches, on Sundays to draw students into community.
- Lead¢rship training continued with senior leaders.
- Hosted a Christmas and Easter paty outreach and invitcd the local community to join, theK arc important
events to sbow hope and love to the local community.
We employed a church administrator 2 days a week to provide relief to the tNste¢s and fmance team,
which has been very timely and successful.
We hosted a weekly event called 'Coffee, Cake, Catchup, as a means to gather in people from th¢
ommunity and create a wann space foT friendship and encouragement.
- Started 'Mighty Men rnornings,, bi monthly on Saturday mornings, to encourage men,
The ¢hur¢h w¢nt to a festival with thousands of othcr Christians across the Catalyst n¢twotk in
Staffordshire, this was very much enjoyed as thc church had not been able to do this sincc Covid, with grev4t
leaching, stirring messages and friendships made.
'ExploTe the Hill, continued every 2nd month, as an opportunity for anyone interested in joining the church
and l¢arning about the Chrisian faith to hear about our history, culture. values and opportunities to get
involved, wiib the opportunity to ask qu¢stions.
A theological training course called 'School of Theology. can monthly on Saturday mornings, to help
develop a deeper understanding of the Bible, and stimulate spiritual gro￿ through knowledge of the
scriptures.
- Our Youth were able to go to 'Newday' . a youth fcstival run for a week with thousands of others. This is
an enonnous blessing to the families, the youth and for the church.
We produced and shared a f￿ancIal report with the church iti one of our Sunday meetings, which we
¢ontinv¢ to do annually.
We hosted partncring elders from Catalyst and NCMI, who inputted into the Hill leaders and provided
guidance and support.
W¢ w¢r¢ abl¢ to bless Hope Church in Bromsgrove with a financial gift of £12000 to help them start a
Tccovery house in their community.
Our social action project, Matthews House, continues to grow and have a hug¢ impacl on our city,
explained under 'Objective 2,.
- Strengthened the church Icadership team with 4 new leaders, two of which as trustees.
- Our 4 Life Groups continue to be a close-knit community for the church m¢mb¢rs, who have met online
and in various homes and shown pra¢tical support for onc anothcr.
We started & new ministy on Sunday nights called 'Open Door,, an opportunity to build friendships with
the guests of the cafe before it opens, and to share the good news of th¢ gospel. This has been paused for
now while the works on the grounds are conducted.
- We have seen some of the guests from the cafe come to the church and love coming every Sunday. thcy
have been integratcd into the life of the church, with on¢ lady waating to be water baptised which we are
planning for the 5un]mer 2025. These enGouraging signs &8 w¢ believe God loves the poor and it is our
heart for them to know this and the wonderful life changing power of Gods love,
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Objective Two
Matthew's House continu¢s to nurture meaningful friendships and partnerships across Swansea working
closely with the local aulhority, Welsh Government, and third sector organisations. These relationships have
only deepened this year. shaped by our consistent commitment to positive culture and our unwavcring beli¢f
in the power of Hospitality and Hope through ¢very one of our expressions.
This ycar has unquestionably been th¢ hardest season we have ever faced. The first half w&8 marked by
profound grief and loss within our Icad¢rship and volunteer family including the passing of close lov¢d ones,
key team members, and long-time supporters. The emotional weight of thes¢ moments deeply aff¢cted our
community. YeL even in the heaviness, the heart of Matthew's House kept bealing. We did not stop.
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As we entered the second half of the year, our focus turned intentionally towards recovery. building
Contingcncy plans. developing resiliencc strategies. and embedding new structures to strengthen both the
project and the people who carry it. What began in survival has grown into sustainability. Through it all,
we've remained a place of welcome, compassion, and action offering dignity and support to those who need
it most, whil¢ investing in a healthier fvture for our gu¢sts, te￿ and community.
This season has been marked by purposeful gromh and a deepening commitment to resilience not just in the
face of challenges, but in preparation for a stronger future. Following a major ￿¢ruItment phase last y¢ar,
our Iwo n¢wly appointed staff members have now fully b¢dded into their rolcs and are thriving. Both havc
brought frcsh energy, insight, and capacity to our team and have had a positive impaLt on the rhythm and
culture of Matthew's House.
As the ycar progressed, one of our long-servlng staff membcrs made the heartfelt decision to return bome to
Australia. While w¢ were sad to say goodbye, this change offcrcd a timely opportunily to rcflect on our
staffAng structure, t¢am wellbeing> and long-term resillence. Due to exce¢ding our fimdraising targets and the
strength of our financial outlooL we made the strat¢gic decision to grow our team from 4.OFTE to 4.8FTE.
increasing our capacity to care for.the proj¢¢l, ea¢b other, and th¢ guests we s¢rve.
By th¢ ¢10se of the year? planning was complete, interviews were held, and the job offer stag¢ was underway
positioning us for a Smooth 8-week transitlon and handover with new rKruils in place. This expansion
r¢flects our long-term vision to build strcngth without over-relianee on individuals, and to ensure Matthew's
Hous¢ can thrive in years to come.
All seven expressions of giving hopc continued to operate without int¢rruption throughout thc year, even
during some of our most difficult Kasons. The strength of our staff and volunteers was ¢vident in every
mornent of resilience and consistency.
Hope Hall our on-site partnership with specialist support services has flourished. This year we facilitated 372
one-to-one support meetings between our guests and professional partners right here at Matthew's House.
We also deepened our future-facing strategy by initiating and starting the planning for new placement
partnerships with UK Youth, lo¢al universities (psychology and policing Courses), to add to what we already
do with schemes such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award ensuring our future volunt¢¢r pipeline remains
dynamic, skilled, and values-driven.
Our Hope in Swansea app continues to grow, now with ovcr 160 livc support services, and tbis year saw the
early planning stages for a franchise tnodel to expand the tool beyond our city. The idea that started as a local
lifelin¢ is now being shaped into SOMethll￿ that can blcss other wmmunitics across the U
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ort of th¢ TTUStees
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Our volunteer team has continued to grow in Strell￿ and depth, r¢aching 141 active volunteers by year-¢n
with 52 new recTuits this y¢ar alone each one bringing wisdom, kindness, and a commitment to the
Matthew's House mission. Our culture of suppor¢ growth, and welcome continues to be one of the defining
strengths of the proje¢t.
The volunteer family at Matthew'5 House continues to be one of our greatest strengths, a vibrant.
compassionate, and diverse group of people bringing wisdom, wamitb, and lived experienc¢ to ever￿hing
we do. With 141 volunteers on record at year-end and 52 new volunteers joining us this year, th¢ ¢ultur¢ of
kindness and commitment remains as strong as ever. From students to retirecs, from frontlinc advocat¢s lo
behind-the-scenes legends, our team shows up week in and week out with hearts wide open.
This year, our volunteers gave a remarkable 13,567 hours of their time to the project. bringing our all-tim¢
totsl to just under 99,000 hours 8inc¢ op¢ning in 2017. That figure speaks not just of time but of tTUSt,
togetherness, and tenacity. In March, we celebrated our eighth birthday as a beacon of Hope in Swansea and
markcd th¢ o¢¢asion with heartfelt moments of gratitude and volunteer reward milestones recognising
long-serving members of the family who've caffied the heart of Matthew's House for many years.
The loss of our much-loved buddy deputy and trustee, Roger Fellows, was deeply felt this year. As part of
our response, our Buddy Expression lead returned from compassionate leave with a renewed focus
developing and strengthening the programme in Roger's honour. By the year's end, we had success￿11Y
expanded the team to include four friendly advocates, and they collectively supported guests through 605
one-tO-on¢ meetings on-site. It was a powerful reminder of the impact we can have when compassion and
consist¢n¢y com¢ tog¢ther.
Training remains central to our volunteer ethos, with all new and returning volunteers supported through a
strong induction and a growing range of training opportunities. This y¢ar, w¢ continued to invest in
rcsilicnce-building and extended our Managing Challenging Moments training to our whole volunteer
family, which has been exceptionally well received and instrumental in ¢quippin8 our team for front-facing
work.
On the fundraising front. this year has been one of our most successful yet:
Our Swans Big Sleepout raised a record-breaking £36,000, with M8lth¢w's House r¢¢¢iving £18.000 our
highest share to date.
- Our Half Marathon team grew to 13 runners, raising an amazing £4,200 for the project.
Our Friends of Matthew's HO￿ monthly supporters increased to 292. a huge encouragement to our
long-terni sustainability goals.
- Our monthly email update8 now reach just under 1,000 people, and our overall contact dalabase has grown
to over 4,700 supporters.
Our connection to The Hill Church also continues to be a vital pillar of support. As a church family,
members have now collectively given over £84,OIX) in support of Matthew's House, not tn¢luding individual
giving through Friends and volunteer hours.
From day one, Matth¢w's Hous¢ has always been more th8n a building, it's a culture, a community, and a
commitment to believing the best about people. That hasn't changed. And in a year where we've faced loss.
hangc, and chall¢ng¢, wc'vc sccn again that our str¢ngth lies in the people who choose to walk with us
volunteers, donors, friends> guests, and champions across the city. We are deeply thankfid.
Supporting the City Tbrougb Crisis and Collaboration
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for th¢ Year Ended 31 March 2025
Matthew's House continues to be recognised as a key anchor in Swansea's network of care especially during
times of crisis. Building on the trust established during our Covid response, we have remained a consistent
source of stability and wisdom across the city- In the midst of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, this trust has
only grown strongcr.
This year, we've taken a more active role in the city's Complex Cases Task Force a multi-agency partnership
focused on supporting Swansea's most vulnerable individuals. Our involvement reflects the growing
confidence our partners hav¢ in our insight, approach, and long-standing relationships with thos¢ often
hardest to reach. We've l%come a trusted voice, a reliable source of wisdom, and a willing partner wherev¢r
help is need¢d.
Through collaboration with likeminded groups and Citywide organisations, we've continued to offer
guidance, encourag¢ment, and practical coordination in supporting those facing hardship. One of the
outcomes of this Collaboration is that people in Swansca Can still access food and support services most days
of the week, though the loss of Saturday provision has made this mor¢ challenging. As such. maintaining
Clear, accessible infornlltion is more vital than evcr.
That's where Hope in Swan5e4 our digital app and slgnposting tool. has become a key asset connecting
people with over 160 live support s¢rviccs and providing up-lo-date, user-friendly aeccss to the help
available across th¢ ¢ity. Alongside this, wc continu¢ to support the Food & Friendship leaflet, a citywid¢
listing of available food and advi¢e points that we co-produce and update in partn¢rship with other frontline
groups.
In all of this, Matthew's House remains a project that others can count on to step in, to link up, and to carry
hope forward An tAmes of crisis and change.
Achievement.8 for 2024-2025 Season
Over the past year, Matthew's House has been incredibly blessed to receive funding and financial support
from a wide range of local, regional, and national supporters. Tbese partnerships have not only allowed us to
Continue our corc work but have ¢mpowered us to grow in resilience, widen our impact, and pursue new
d¢velopments such as thc Greenhill Gardens projcct, Hop¢ Hall expansion. and further volunteer training.
We are proud to have received gencrous support from the following funders and partners:
Local Authorlty & Public Support:
- Swansea Council - Dftrect Food Support (Food Povety Fund)
- Swansea Council - Period Povety Fund
- Swansea Council - Enabling Communities Fund
- Swansea Council - Men's Shed Grant
- CADW- Wclsh Governm¢nts I.listoric Environment Senrice
- Welsh Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA)
- WCVA Landfill Disposals Tax Cotnmunities Scheme (LDTCS)
Iyatfional and Major CompaDies and Trusts:
- National Heritage Lottery Fund
- Th¢ Moondance Foundation
- The Waterloo Foundation
- Community Foundation Wales
- Poslcode Community Trust
- National Lottery - Awards for All
- Arnold Clark Community Fund
- Leeds Building Society Foundation
- Monmouthshire Building Society
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- Yorkshire Building Society
- Gra¢¢churcb BromsgTove
- Girls, Guild and Hostcl
- Alcoholics Anonymous
Corpvrate and Local Business Support:
- Nationwide Building Society
- Peter Lynn & Partn¢rs
- D¢zrcz L¢gal
- Ro¢h¢fr¢ight (UK) Limtt¢d
- icreate
- Hoowla
Wellbox
- Pobl Housing Association
- Caredig Housing
- Amazon Swans¢a
- National Grid Swansea
Communfity and Indlvldual Supporters:
- The Hill Church
- Jonathan Tarrant & the Hullabaloo Band
- Swansea Rotary Club
- Waunarlwydd Carnival Committee
- Lcwys Atwood
- Midwood Mc Turk Trnst
- Avon Trust
- Many local schools, churches, community groups, businesses, and fundraisers
The depth and diversity of this support has allowed us to plan boldly, respond compassionately, ond continue
delivering hospitslity and hope to hundreds of individuals throughout the year. Each grant* gAft, and gesture
of kindness has played a vitsl role in making Matthew's Hous¢ a sanctuary of care and consistency in
Swansea.
This funding has allowed us to aebleve the followlng:
Strengthened and diversified partnerships with a wide range of key organisations that work alongside us to
support individuals at risk of or ¢xpcriencing homelessness. These include Platfforn], Shelter Cymru, The
Wallich (including their Rough Sleeper Intervention Team), Crisis, Bar4)d, Goleudy, NPT360, Communities
for Work Plus. local solicitors, the Vaccination Bus Team, and those WOTking in Private Rented Sector
support. Thes¢ relationships havc dccpened trust, opened doors to faster interventions. and helped us offer
more bolistic support to those who walk tl]rough our doors.
Launched and embedded Hope Hall a warn], welcoming space where guests can meet professionals
face-to-face in moments of real need. Hope Hall has become a crucial connector for our guests to reach
timely and often life-changing support. In this past year, 372 professional support meetings w¢r¢ fa¢ilitat¢d
at Matthew's House a significant rise and testament to the demand and impact of this integrdted approach.
Improved visibility and infornialion throughout Matthew's House by expanding our signage and
communication lools in direct respons¢ to guest fttdback. This year, we added new banners to the rear of th¢
building and reinstated our main str¢ct-fa¢ing sign box, which is now regularly updated with ￿Sters,
upcoming cvcnts, and kcy ¥eryice inforn)ation ensuring that both new and returning gu¢sts are inforni¢d and
welcomed from the moment they arrive.
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Launched a dedicated News & Stories page on our website We developed and published a new News
section to share powerful updates, stories, and moments from Matthew's House. This page gives life to the
voices of our guests, volunteers, supporters, and partners, becoming a central hub of hope-fill¢d content. It
also encourages increased websit¢ visits, drives engagement, and supports future storytelling, fundraising.
and awareness efforts acTOSS the city and b¢yond.
Celebrated our 8th Birthday in true Matthew's House style surrounded by guests, volunteers, cake. music,
gifts and party bags! We continue to honour and reward the incredible commitment of our volunted family,
including our 7 Year Milestone Club a now-elite group of long-standing volunteers who've given so much
heart and time to the project. These moments are more than Celebrations they're reminders of the depth of
community we've built together.
stsff team me¢tings have b¢come an anchor point of the project full of food, laughter. hon¢st reflection and
shared purpose. With generous support from Tramshed Tech at the Palace Theatre, we've had the chance to
st¢p away from the daily busde and come togethef offsite to dream, plan, grieve, celebrate and grow. These
times have been vital for wellbeillgl culturc-building, and project resilience, especially dwing one of our
toughest years to date.
- Celebrated our 8th Birthday in true Matthew's House Style surrounded by guests, volunteers, cake, music,
gifttr* and party bags! We continue to honour and reward the incredible commitment of our volunteer family.
These moments are more than celebrations they're reminders of the depth of community we've built
together.
Staff team meetings have becom¢ an anchor poinl of the project full of laughter, honest reflection and
shared pury)ose. With generous support from Tramshed Tech at th¢ Palace Theatre, we've had the chance to
step away from the daily bustle and come together offsit¢ to dream? plan> grieve, celebrate and ￿0w, These
times have been vital for wellbcing, culture-building, and project rc8ili¢nce, esp¢cially during one of our
loughest years to date.
- Resiarted our Community Days with a brilliant volunteering trip to Swansea Community Farni, wherc our
team helped with outdoor painting and spent time with the animals. The day was full of fun, hard work, and
conneclion. The farni team has since offered to volunteer with us An return a be&utAful sign of rnutual support.
We now plan to hold 2-3 Community Days each y¢ar to strengthen ties and wellbcing across the city.
Honoured to be named one of The Big Issue's Top 100 UK Changernakers of the Year, with Matthew's
House re¢eiving a special recognition award the only project in the UK io do so. As part of the award, we
rcccived a fijlly brandcd electric van on loan for a year, hclping us deliver even more hope across th¢ city.
This milestone was a huge encouragement to our whole team and a celebi&tion of the impact our community
continues to make togcther.
Our Matt's Buddies project flourished, with a successful recruiknent drive bringing in three new train¢d
buddi¢s. Together with our existing team, they facilitated over 600 one-to-onc 5UPPOrt meetings> providing
vital encouragement, advocacy, and care for guests navigating some of life's toughest moments.
Delivered a succestsful Harvest campaign> receiving gen¢rous donations from 23 local schools, churches,
and community groups a hug¢ boost to ow food stores and a powerful show of community support.
- Took key steps to grow our team from 4 fTE to 4.8 FTE, strengthening the project's day-to-day resilience,
coverage, and lonby_terni sustainability. As part of this growth, we began the recruitment proLcss to replac¢
our outgoing Fundraising & Finance Coordinator, ensuring continuity in one of the project's most vital roles.
These additions are not new roles, but expanded hours and capacity across the team to meet increasing
d¢mand while protccling staff wellbcing.
Our best and busiest Christmas Day yel, with 125 individuals welcomed for a full sit41own two-course
meal, evening food, thoughtful gifts, and a visit to Santa in his grotto. It was also our most well-run
celebration to date, thanks to strnctured introductions, area leads, and a fantastic team of volunteers who
hclped deliver a truly special and joy-fillcd day.
- Recruited 5 new dcputy voluDtcer roles thi5 year, strengthening key areas of the project including donation
management. collection coordination. and our Matt's Buddies expression. Thc5e deputies also now play vital
roles across our Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday s¢rvice leams, helping to lead with confidence, consistency,
and care.
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- Continued our second staff wellbeing surprise day, slightly ￿laY￿ due to bereavemenL but all the more
meaningfid bccause of it. The day focused on wellbeing, team chemisty, and togetherness a much-needed
pauK that brought joy, reflectio￿ and unity during a tough season.
- We retained another v¢ry strong maximum 5-star food hygiene rating.
Launched and progr¢sscd tbe Greenbill Gardens project, following the successful securing of key
P¢Tmissions from Swansea Council Planning and Listed Buildings teams, as well as a Church in Wales
faculty. The project officially began just before year-end, with mom¢ntun] gTowing quickly thanks to
pow¢rful ¢ombination of donations, works in kind, and foundational grants, most notably the National
H¢ritag¢ Lottery? which awaTdcd £211,000. With planning in place and a conMnitt¢d proj¢ct tcam, Gre¢nhill
Gardens an outdoor space honouring the poor of the past while serving the vulncrablc of today is now fully
underway with a targ¢t¢d completion of Summer 2025.
- Expanded our Hop¢ in Swansea team> promoting voluntcers inlo serving roles that focus on r¢viewing and
updating support service listings. This has significantly improved the app's accuracy and reliability, ensuring
users can access up-to-date, relevant help, Three new tean) members have joined in this area, strength¢ning
our ability to maintain quality and r¢ach.
Initiated exciting plans for franchising the app, with early-stage conversations underway with our app
d¢velopers and interest already growing in Cardiff, Newport, and Bristol. These cities are keen to explore
how Hope in Swansea ¢ould Ix¢om¢ a b¢a¢on of connection and care in their own communitleS> just a5 it has
in ours.
Completed th¢ ¢oll¢ction of kcy data and ststistics from guests and volunteers to begin a new, in-depth
evaluation process that will shape how we manage and run core areas of Matthew's House. This marks our
most comprehensive review sin¢¢ b¢for¢ th¢ pandemic and will infomi service improvements, culture, and
strategy moving forward. The full ¢valuation is underway and is set to be completed and pubb'shed in
Summer 2025, helping us to listen better, act smart¢r, and serve stronger.
Completed a full internet overhaul at Matthew's House thanks to a new supporter who generously offered
their expertise. After ongoing issues wilh our 8¢if-built System, we upgraded both the hardware and software,
significantly Improving speeds, streamlining cOnn￿tiVIty, and strengthening our wireless networks a vital
step foT a more reliable and future-ready project infrastructure.
Designed and launched 10 large, bright, eye-catshing donation bins, thanks to a grant that helped cover
production costs. Created by our in-house designer, these bins have becn pla¢cd in supporter venues across
the city as part of a trial for organic fundraising and passive donation colleclion. They've helped raise our
profile, invited new support, and collccted itcms thal ar¢ incredibly useful to our daily operations. Due to
their success, more bins have already been requested, and we're actively seeking further funding to expand
this creative and wmmunity-power¢d initiativ¢.
Created new upstairs offi¢¢ spaces to provide better working cnvironments for our stsff team, f￿used on
planning, administration, and efficiency. This included the setup of new monitor scre¢ns and ¢quipmenL
helping us fast-track organisational tssks, improve focus, and support the growing n¢¢ds of the project team
in a more structured and productive setting.
Expanded and strengthened our speaking and networking team at Matthew'5 House, now made up of
trained individuals who can r¢pr¢s¢nt us across schools. community events, fundraisers, and collectiony. This
team not only shar¢s our story and impact but also supports training and mentoring others, helping u5 r¢ach
wider audienc¢s and grow our community connections with confidence and consistency.
We have been able to rnanage the increasing demand, reach. and positive outcomes of Matthew's House
through th¢ ongoing development of our volunteer teams, tsrgeted trainings and most signifi¢antly) the
growth of our staff i¢am. This year, following a review of resilience, wellb¢in& and long-terni sustainability,
we made the strat¢gic decision to expand our team from 4.OFfE to 4.8FTE.
This growth allows us to ensure that each core area of the project has dedicated leadership, capacity, and
focus not only to maintain operations but to build health into the heart of the t¢Jm. Ev¢ry rol¢ Iw been
shaped with a deliberate foGus on wellbeing, Support, and growth. both for our staff and the wider volunteer
family. Th¢se additions continue to show a strong return 4)n invcstment, deepening our ability to (kliver
hIgh￿Uality support and strengthening our foundations for the ￿ture.
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As explained in the infornmtion previously shared, the impact of this team development can be seen across
the project and is further illustrated in the key statistics listed bclow.
Other Noteiyorthy Statistics and Recognition Surrounding Matthew's House
In a year shaped by both hardship and hope, the scale and consistency of support delivered at Matthew's
House has continued to grow. The numbers b¢low illustrate not only th¢ demand placed on our services, but
also the dedication of our voluntcers and th¢ deepening impact of our coordinated, valucs-led approach:
13,567 volunteer hours donated this year (up from 12,691 last year), bringing OUT totat to just under 99,000
hours since opening in 2017
52 new volunteers joined the team this year, bringing our total to 141 active volunteers
- 34,332 pay-as-you-f¢¢l meals servcd throughout the year an av¢rage of 226 meals per service day
107 fre¢ haircuts offeT¢d on service day8 even after a three-month pause while recruiting a new hairdresser
1,481 dignity packs prepared and distribuled responding to the everyday hygiene and welllxing needs of
our guests
910 emergency items handed out, including t¢nts and sleeping bags reflecting growing hardship and rough
sleeping across the city
- 31 show¢rs and 218 laundry uses all accessed through referrals from housing professionals
- 605 one-to-one buddy meetings r¢flecting the gromrth and strength of our train¢d voluntc¢r advocates
372 professional support meetings ho￿lIcd on-8lte through Hope Hall inGluding agen¢i¢s such as The
Wallich, Crisis, Plat*Yorni, Maximus, and morc
125 8uestb wclcomed on Chrisirnas Day 2024 for a fcstive m¢al, gifts, and companionship
Hope in Swans¢a our digital app for support services saw 2,739 downloads and 15,399 uses in the last 12
months, now listing over 160 active services
Each onc of thes¢ numbers represents more than data it rcpresents p¢opEe. Peopl¢ met with dignity, fcd with
compassAon, supported with consistencyj and connectcd to real hop¢,
Stories ind highlights 2024-2S
To illustrate the imp&L't of what w¢ do we would like to share thc following stories and highlights which arc
just a few of many that show th¢ impact of Molthew's House on our guests:
Purpose Beyond a Roof
At Matthews House, we know a roof isn% always the full answer-people still need purp04¢, connection, and
hope. One individual we've supported this year had fouDd ￿COMModation. but was still facing &ddi¢tion,
loneliness, and mcntal health struggles.
Things didn't always go to plan-but our Buddy team kept showing up, encouraging him through the s¢tbacks.
Thanks to the relationships we've buiIt across Swansea, we were able to help him into a job in a local
warehouse. It brought structure, value, and a fresh sense of belonging.
In a recent catch-up, he simply said: "Thank you for not giving up on me."That's what Matthew's Ho￿4¢ IS
about sticking with people through the rough patches until something begAns to grow.
The Power of Young Voices
This y¢ar we welcomed visits from schools, with students bringing donations, raising funds, and even
crafting halldn￿de foil blankets fro]n ￿18p packets-small gestures with big heart.
One school visÈt left a lasting mark. After dropping off their gifts, a young pupil wrote us a letter that we
later read aloud at OUT volunteer thank-you night. Th¢re wasn't a dry eye in the room.
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Jn the letter, the child wrote: "I heard there is food. showers, and laundry... but the best thing is you help th¢
homeless, and I hope you help many more."
It rninded us that even the youngest voices can cary deep compassion-and that the next generation is
already learning the importance of hope, dignity, and kindness.
A Guest's Journey from liolAtlon to Hope
One of thc individuals we supported this year wanted to share their own words and we coulth* have said it
better ourselves.
They described ￿TiVing at Matthew's House after seven months homeless in Swansea, feeling lost and
mentally low. Walking through our doors was a big step-but th¢y found warn]th, food, kindness, and
something even more Power￿1, ¢onne¢tion.
'The support and care given to me at Matthews House bas Changed my outlook on lif¢. The volunteers
always noticed when I wasn't myself-and always offered help. I'd be lost without th¢m. My Buddy inspired
me to be better in life. Thing8 have got so rnuch bett¢r now, and I'm 80 grateful.,
It's a reminder that 8mall. consistent acts of care can create real transforn]ation.
A Thank You That Changed Everything
While attendxng a local job centre event to share about Matthew's Hous¢, on¢ of our te￿1 mcmbcrs noticcd a
man stsnding quietly nearby. When they approached and asked if he was okay, his respons¢ stopped us in
our tracks.
"I just want¢d to say thank you. When I was on the streets, Matthew's House was th¢r¢ foT m¢. You
support¢d mc through one of the most difficult lirne5 of my life. Now I'm housed and looking for Work. I
didn't want to leave today without telling you how much that meant." Moments like this remind us why w¢
do what we do. Among the ¢rowds, the noise, and the never-enéing to410 list, someone rem¢mbered our
kindne35-and found a way fonvard because of it. That's hope in action
Full Circle
Some volunteers bIing warn]th and joy the moment they arrive. One new team member did just that-full of
life, connection, and care. But their st<)ry with Matthews House had started long b¢for¢ th¢y wor¢ a
volunteeJ badge.
Years ago, they were a guest-homeless aft￿ life took a difficult kn In thos¢ tough days, Matthew'8 HO￿Se
offered f4Jo4 safety, and compassion
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Now, theyve come full circle-no longer in need, but serving others with empathy born from ex￿n¢ll¢¢.
These the stories that show the heart of Matthe￿S House. Lives chang¢d. Hope restored. One person at a
time
or His Daughter's Sake
Earli¢r ibis year, we received a message on wial rnedia-not a Tequ¢st or donation, but a h¢artf¢lt thank
you.A woman reached out to say her daught&s father, who struggles with alcoholism, relies OD Matthew's
House for his onc proper meal a day. 'Without yow" she Said, 'he'd be surviving OD ging¢r biscuits.'She
thanked us for feeding him. For listening. For helping sorneon¢ sh¢ loves when she coulthi%.'Don't ever give
up. The Community would be lost without you."It remtnded us that behind every guest is a family, a story,
and someon¢ hoping th*re okay. And it's why we keep showAn8 UP.
Torsten popped in, in Nov¢mber and was sll￿r chuffed and what he learned about Matth¢w's House.
Already a big fan and willing to lend a hand he sent us a letter of appreciation for th¢ visit that he and his
leam had al Matthew's House. Great to hav¢ you Tooting for us Torsten!
Despite one of our busi¢st springs yet du¢ to the closure of other local services Matthew's House Stood
strong, fuelled by the g¢nerosity of our regular supporters and our remarkable volunteer family. In the
middle of this surgc, we were reminded why we do what we do. Guests left wilh smiles, full hearts, and kind
words one saying our café was 'like getting sirloin steak every singl¢ day>
' another calling our burgers "the
best in a long while." Even those with language battlers found simple but powerful words: "Dclicious!
Delicious! Dclicious!11 These everyday momcnts of joy and dignity capture the rcal heartbeat of Matthew's
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This year. Matthew's House was honouT¢d to b¢ namcd one ofthe Big Issue's UK Top 100 Changemakers of
2025 a national ￿OgnitIon ¢clcbrating bold, grassroots impact. To our amazement, we were also chosen for
a Speci￿ gift: a 12-month loan of a brand-new electric van from Citroèn to 5UPPOrt our volw]te¢rs and
expand our work a¢ross all expressions of giving hope. This moment of national spotlight reminded us that
even from our Sn￿11 ba8e in Swansea, hope can reach far. It's a tribute to our volunteers, supporteTs, and
cornmunity who￿¢ Championcd us through every se&son.
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Christmas Food Provlslon MAp
Our updated Christmas Food Provision map was ¢reat¢d to ¢nsur¢ food support was available and clearly
communicated throughout the entire holiday period. With the help of new and existing partners businesses,
charities, and food providers we made sure that every single day was covered with at least one placc to
access food, even during a season that is oftcn tough and isolating for many. The leaflet and digital map were
shared widely and became a vital tool for s¢rvi¢es, volunteers, and those in need
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Widening Reach Through Employment Advertising
This year we launched a new employment advert to grow our team and strengthen the future of Matthew's
Hous¢. Shared widely acros5 the city through our networks. social media. websit¢, Community boards, and
I￿￿7 organisations the response was incredible. We received n¢arly 100 cnquiries and welcomed close to 30
full applications, demonstrating the reach, Teputatioffj and appeal of being part of what w¢ do. The PTQ¢¢SS
helped us ¢onn¢ct with passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds and reaffirnied th¢ valu¢ peopl¢ sec
in our rnission of providing hospitality and hope in the heart of Swansea.
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Enhanced External Visibility and Communication
We refreshed and improved our ext¢rnal signage by repainting and updating our railings signs, renewing our
front gate display, and reinstating our extcrnal cabinet. This cabinet now hosts regularly updated posters,
event infonnation, and scrvice details ensuring gu¢sts and passers-by stay infornied and engagcd with what's
happening at Matthew's House. These visual improvements have helped strengthen our presence and
accessibili
on the busy high street.
Citywide "Food & Fricndship" Poster - A Trusted Network Resource
We continued to l¢ad on the creation and distribution of the now citywide recognised Food & Friendship
poster, highlighting daily support options across Swansea. This trusted visual guid¢ maps out wh¢r¢
indivAduals ¢aD fmd foo4 fri¢ndship> and essential services throughout the week especially on days
Matthew's Housc is closed. It reflects a powerful network of organisations working together and stands as a
key tool for guests. support workers, and partner agerJci¢s across the city.
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Suceessful Harvest CAmpatgn wlth Wldespread School & Community Support
OUT 2024 Harvest appeal was a huge succes4 thanks to the bold and inforn]ative postcr slwed with hundreds
of schools, churches. and community groups. It clearly outlined our needs and helped us re¢eive gen¢rou$
donations of essential items. The campaign not only boosted our food stores but also strengthened
community engagement and raised awareness about how practical giving can make a real ditT¢r¢nce.
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This year saw a fresh energy injected into Matt's Community Choir with th¢ d¢sign and launch of a new
punchy banner and an engaging social media Carnpai￿. Bright, bold, and full of ¢haracter, the new visuals
helped spread the word far and wide-capturin8 attention in the city and online. As a re5uIt, our Choir grew
significantly in both weekly attendance and volunteer support, surpassing 60 active members in the choir
Community. Th¢ wllpai￿ also helped us welcome more volunteers to help manage the evenings and
support Amanda, our choir leader, in delivering an inclusive, uplifting space for people to ¢ome together and
Sing. The ¢hoir ¢ontinues to b¢ one of th¢ most joyfvl and community-driven expressions of Matth¢w'8
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Welcoming Our Neiv Sunday Buddie8 - Sarah & Nikki
This year, we w¢r¢ thrilled to w¢l¢ome two incredible new Sunday Buddies. Sarah and Nikki. to the
Matthew's House team. Fn)m the moment they joined, they've brought compassion, Wlsdom, and a ¢alm
Presence that has made a real difference to both our guests and volunteers. Their encouraging nature,
willingness to listen, and ability to support individuals in vulnerdble situations have made th¢m a vitsl part of
th¢ team. Not only do they offer practical SW duTing service d&ys. but they also play a key role i
creating a warni, safe. and welcoming environment at Matthew's House every Sunday. Their presence has
strengthened our Buddy programme, and weTr so grateful for the heart and care they brin8 to the project.
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Horton Hullabaloo 6 - Muslc, Community and Giving
One of the most JOYfi￿ highlights of our year was once again being the chosen charity for Hortoj) Hullabaloo
6-a powerful grn8sroots music festival beld An Gower, full of energy, fun and generosity. The event raised
funds for Matthew'5 House whil¢ giving our team and choir a day to remember. Our Matt's Community
Choir took to the stag¢ and brought the house down, perforniing with heart and harniony alongside tbc
brilliant Hullabaloo Band. For many of our choir members, it was the highlight of the year-being cheered on
by hundreds of festivalgoers, sharing joy, and helping raise money for a ¢aus¢ they deeply believe in. Events
like this don't just raise fLmds-they remind us that w¢'r¢ part of something bigg¢r. A ¢on]munity that
¢l¢brat¢s people, supports purpos¢, and lifts up those in need. We are so grateful to the OTganiscTS. thc band,
the audi¢nc¢, and our choir for making it all so speclal.
HoirTOIY
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Volunteers, Week - Celebratlng Our Everyday Heroes
This Voluntccr8' Wcck, wc took time to pause and celebTate the heart of Matthcw's Hous¢ our volunteers.
From kitchen prep to guest support, b¢hind th¢-s¢¢n¢s organisation to front line service, every role makes a
difference. Our volunteers bring ¢onsist¢ncy, compassion, and Character to everything we do. Togetber,
they've given thousands of houTS, h¢lp¢d serv¢ tens of thousands of meals, and offered real friendship and
support to those who need it most. Their irnpact can't be summed up in just stats it's in thc smiles, th¢ trusL
the shared laughs, and th¢ moments of dignity restored. Volunteers, Week gave us a chance to say a huge
thank you-not just foT what they do, but for who they aT¢.
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Swans Big Sleepout- A Record-BreakiDg Night of Impact
This yeals Swans Big Slcepout was our biggest and boldest yet with a record number of sign-ups. Ihe mosl
funds raised to date, and for the first time ever, held inside the iconic sladium bowl at swansea.com Stadium.
In proud parthership with the Swans Foundation, the eveni brought together a hug¢ ¢ommuDity of
individuals. businesses, and supporters united by a desire to raise awareness and vital funds for hom¢l¢ssncs8
and the causes behind At. From company sponsorships to inspiring fundraisers. the night was a beartfelt
display of solidarity and hope and a reminder of what we can achieve when we stand together for those most
in need.
SWANS BIG
SLEEPOUT
8 Years of Service - A Medal of Honour for Our Volunteer Heroes
This year marked our 8th birthday at Matthews House, and with it, a tjvly m¢aningful milestone for som¢ of
our longest standing volunteers. To c¢l¢brate, w¢ d¢sign¢d and intrOdu￿d a n¢w "Medal of HonouT"a
beautiful, bespoke reward given to those who have stood by us and served with compassion, dedication, and
heart for 8 continuous years. Tbese volunteers are th¢ heartbeat of our project. Their loyalty and service
deserve recognition not just in words, but in something lasting som¢thing they can wear with pri(k.The 8
year medal joins our growing collection of volunteer rewards, each one a celebration of the time, love. and
hope poured into our home. This mom¢nt wasny just about medal it was about gratitude, legacy, and
]￿noUrIng the people who helped shape what Matthew's House is today
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ShAring the Heart Of Mattheiv's House in the IAKAI Press
This year we were invited to write a full length article for a local newspaper. offering ￿ a chance to reflect
on th¢ wider community worL impact, and hope that Matthew's House brings to Swansea.The articl¢
ptures ow story) our volunteers, our daily work and the powerful difference made through wnsistcnt
compassion. It's a reminder that behind every m¢al, conversation, or dignity pack is a deep¢r story of
transforn]ation and resilience.W¢'re incredibly proud to have k¢n asked to share this and arc looking
forward to sccing it in print very soon a ¢hancc to reach even moT¢ pcopl¢ with our message of hospitality
and hope in the heart of the city.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial p05itlon
Total incomc for the year was £342,376 (2024 - £317,199) with expenditur¢ of £303,404 (2024 - £224,519).
Most of the incomc is through two streams. Primarily regular tithes and offerings from chuwh members, and
s¢condly voluntary donations and grants related to Mattbew's House. Together these amount to £333,963
(2024 - £308.734). Boib activities, and thcrefore the charity as a whole. are heavily reliant on these. A more
detailed breakdown can be found in note 2.
The net result for the year was a sury)lus of £38,972 {2024 - £92,680). Unrestricted funds carried forward
were £446,698 (2024 - £410,868). Restricted funds ¢arrAed forward were £138,537 (2024 - £135.395).
Income Soureej
The PTincipl¢ funding source for church faith-based a¢tivities is the tithe$ and offerings of th¢ Congregation
which provides a very stabl¢ source of incom¢. The Charity ￿s0 ¢xpe¢ts that tax recovery on donations made
und¢r aid will further bolstcr funds.
The principle funding source for Matthew's House activities is the donation from the church and the regular
monthly support from the Friends of Matthew's House sch¢me. Ad Hoc fimdraising and donations for
Matth¢w's House use have a180 Steadily grown since early 2017. Th¢ charity also exp¢¢ts that tax recovery
on donations made und¢r gift aid will further bolster funds.
Reserves policy
The trustees consider that a sum equivalent to a quarter of the yearfs anticipated nornjal ongoing expenditure
(¢xcluding specific projects such as purchase of as building) or £5,IK)O, whichever is great¢r, is a sufficient
sum of money to hav¢ Teadily available in reserve. Based on this fmancial year the charity's minimum
r¢quirement for reserves would have been £75,806 (2024 - £112.260). Actual free reserv¢s were £356,880
(2024 - £190.044). plus the Emergency Contingency Fund of £90,000 (2024 - £53,0(X)), givcs a total reserv¢
of £446,880 (2024 - £243,044).
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FUTURE PLANS
We are in a secure position financially for the foreseeable ￿tllre due to our wide and faithful support base.
and hope and believe that our plans as detailed below are viable and achievable.
Objective one:
We will continue to rnn the various events and ministries outlined above. which seek to encourage
on]munity, d¢¢p¢n ¢onnextio￿ spread the good news of the gospel* provide pastoral care and purpose.
- Maintsin a viable, active and Compassionate expression of Christian community in Swanse&
- Continue to strengthen our Sunday worship meetings and ensure all of our public meelings are welcoming
and accesslble to people of all backgrounds.
Continue to ensure that anyone who is vulnerable or isolated receives support and pastoral care, and that
our meetings are a safe cnvironment.
- Strengthen and increase the number ofour life groups which provide pastoral care.
- Strengthen tbe leadership team of the Church.
Deliver the Alpha Course or 'Discovery Bible Study, more consistenily either online or in ihe building as
an opportunity for anyone wanting to explore faith.
- Develop our relationships and strategic partnership with oiher church leaders witbin the Catslyst Network
and New Covenant Ministries, to provide external perspective, accountability, support and help us access
wider opportunities to bc part of thc glob81 church.
Re-launch our new ministy on Sunday evenings 'Open Door, in the hopes of building bridges with the
cafe guests and sharAng the gospel.
- Pray for 5 - We are trusting for 5 conversions or baptisms over the ncxl. 12 months.
- Increase the si￿age and Hill brand presence both externally and internally.
- Employ the MH Project Leader to work on¢ day a week for the Hill Church, to strcngthcn operatlODS.
G¢t involv¢d again in Swans¢a Prison, for example we ar¢ regist¢ring for training to be a church that
welcomes prison leavers.
Objective tTrvo:
As we move into the next financial year, Matthew's House stands at a pivotal moment of growth.
consolidation, and forward planning. After weathering one of our hardest years marked by grief and
transfornjation our focus now turns to building on our restored strength. With Greenkn'll Gardens due for
completion in August 2025 and a launch celebration in September, this next season will see Matthew's
House fully re-energised with renewed capacity, visioffj and hope.
Key ajpirations and developments for 2025126 inelude:
Greenbill Gardens Completion & Heril¥dge Engagement
Complete and launch thc Grecnhill Gardcns projcct, following full planning approval by Swansea Council,
listed building consent, and Church in Wales faculty pennissions. Host a public launch paty in September
2025, unveiling a unique green space with a heritage trail, pizza oven, seating, planting zones, and an
outdoor event space. Continue development of dedicated Greenhill Gardens web pages, supporting its legacy
and educational value for schools. visitors. and futt]re funders.
StAff Growth & Volunteer Empowernient
Complete the staff team growth to 4.8 FfE by Autunm 2025. adding essential layers to improve delivery.
wellbeing, and 5UStainability of the project long term. Expand volunteer training and development, offering
more team-building days, enhanced workshops. and wellbeing-focused activities to nurture retention and
resilicnce. Continue developing the Tea with the Team volunteer support programme, creating regular
opportunities for one-lo-one conversations, feedback, and care.
Digital Growth & Innovation
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Lauach a new social media and marketing strategy to boost visibility, improve storytelling, and increase
engaganent. This includes training in Al tools to support efficiency and creativity within OUT small team.
Progre&s the Hope in Swansea frdDchisc model, including setting up a trusted pilot ¢lty and Ter￿illg
documentation for scale. Trial a Hope in Swansca iPad device for display in wlndows of partner
organisations, improving local access to support services. Investigate new, more practical contactless
donation devices lo pair with our popular donation bins, enabling wider reach and oIganic fundraising
growth.
Community Events & Fundraising Development
Provide greater support to th¢ Horton Hullabaloo Festival, which has become one of our most significant
fundrais¢rs and an annual highlight for our community choir. Strengthen our choir'$ sustainability by
recruiting a new Deputy Volunteer to support the Choir Leader and establishing an Annual Choir Open
Ev¢ning to welcom¢ new singers, Explore further organic fundraising methods, increasing passive income
opportunities through stores, schools, and public events. Seek ￿ndIng to upgrade our choir sound and AV
equipment, allowing us to grow our cvcnt presence and delivery both inside and outside the project.
Facilities, IDfrA$truclure & SustainAbility
Redesign our main entrance with automatic doors, improving ac¢cssibftlity, reducing heat loss, and enhancing
sat¢ty. Begin scoping for solar PV inslallation and window Tefurbishments, aiming to reduce encrgy costs
and improve building efficiency. Renovalc the first-floor Hive space into a functional training, planning. and
meeting hub for staff and volunt¢ers.
Educational Resources & EvaluAtion
Finalise and publish our Tips & Tricks booklet: Cooking on a Budg¢t & Reducing Food Waste, developed in
rcsponse to guest need and food inflation. Continue analysis of data collected through guest and volunteer
surveys, with a fi￿] impacl evaluation due in Summer 2025 to help shape strategy going forward.
Reception ArcA Improvements & Storage Solution$
Redesign and repla¢¢ the reception desk lid and guest-facing arca to improv¢ durability, accebsibility, and
aesthetics for our w¢lcome spa¢e. Alongside this, begin an audit of storage across the building, ¢xploring
better layout solutions and identifying suitable offsitc storage options for rarely used but ¢ss¢ntial seasonal or
event-bascd items freeing up vitAI day-to4lay working spare for our team and volunteers.
Investlgatlon Into a Matthew's House Men's Shed
Following the completion of Greenhill Gardens, we will explore the development of a Matthew's House
Men's Shed a new space aimed at supporting social connection, skills development, and wellbeing for men
in our community. The vision is to create a safe and practical environment for meaningful worK creativity,
and restoratio￿ rooted in the success of Greenhill's outdoor space and growing community engagement.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Th¢ Hill Church Swansea The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incoryorated on
22nd February 2013 and registered as a charity on 26th April 2013. The company was incorporated under a
Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitsble company and is
governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up. its members are
required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.
Board of Trustees
The directors of Ihe chaTitable wmpany ("the clwity") ar¢ its tTh￿teeS foT the purpose of charity law. and
throughvut this report are collectively r¢f¢rred to as the trustees. The trust¢es meet at least twi¢¢ a year.
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Trustee Induction
The need for new trustees is reviewed regularly. and where appropriate possible names are presented at a
trustee meeting for consideration. The existing trustees make any new appointments, for an indefini1¢ period.
New trustees are given copies of the governing documents, appropriate Charity Commission inforn]ation and
recent trustee minutes.
Risk MaDagement
The trustees recognise that they have overall responsibility for ensuring that they implement an appropriate
system for the management of risks. whether financial or othenvise, to which the charity may be exposed.
Risk revi¢ws ar¢ conduct¢d regularly and the trust¢es consider that there are no major risks to the charity
continued operations in the foreseeable future.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
08415396 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1151797
Regfistered office
33 Tawe Park
Ystradgynlais
Swansea
SA9 IGU
Trustees
Ms D Bishop Local Government Officer
Mr D K Ellerby Forest Officer
Mrs R S Moran
Mr J C Moran
Independent Examiner
Ashmolc 8c Co
First Floor
I St Jobn's Coiirt
Upper Fforest Way
Enterprise Park
Swansea
SA6 8QQ
Bankers
The Co-operative Bank plc
PO Box 250
D¢lf House
South Way
Skelmersdale
WN8 6WT
Approved by order of th¢ knard of trustc¢s on ....2D.l.&¢Rtp.mb.or,.2Q2fj. and signcd on its behalf by:
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The Hill Church Swansea
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Hill Church Swansea ('the Company,)
I r¢port to the charity tn￿teeS on my examination of th¢ accounts of the Company for thc ycar ended
31 Mar¢h 2025.
Responsibilities #nd basij of report
As the charity's trustecs of the Company (and also its directors for the Pu￿0$eS of company law) you are
responsible for the preparation of th¢ accounts in accordance with th¢ requirements of the Companies Act
2006 ('the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfi¢d myself that the accounls of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and ar¢ ¢ligible for ind¢p¢ndent CXamiDatio￿ I report in respect of my examination of your
charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carrying out
my examination I have followed the Directions given by th¢ Charity Commission und¢r S¢ction 145(5) (b)
of the 2011 Act.
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Inde
Ddent Examin&s Re ort to th¢ Trustees of
The Hill Church Swansva
Independent examiner's statement
Since your Charity's gross income exceed¢d £250.000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I
can confllm that I am qualified to undertake the examination beca￿Se l am a member of the Association of
Chartered Ccrtifi¢d Accountants, which is one of the ITSted bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confinn that no matters have com¢ to my attention in Connection with
the examination giving me cause to b¢lieve:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of th¢ 2006
Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records. or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of th¢ 2006 Act other
than any requirement that the accounts give a trt￿ and fair view which is not a matter considered as
part of an independ¢nt examination. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statem¢nt
of Recon)mended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing
their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in thc UK and Republic
of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have no conc¢rns and have come across no other mattcrs in conn¢¢tion with thc examination to which
attention should bc drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Samantha Kelly Keith
Ashmole & Co
First Floor
I St John's Court
Uppcr Fforest Way
Enterprise Park
Swansea
SA6 SQQ
03 109 1202
Date,.
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The Hill Church Swansea
Stat¢ment of Financial Activities
foT the Year Ended 31 March 2025
2025
Total
flmds
2024
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
fimds
fimds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
223,627
110,336
333,963
308.734
Investment income
Other in¢ome
6,321
2,092
6,321
3,579
Totsil
110336
342 376
317.199
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Hill Church
Matthew's House
63.747
147 731
63,747
239 657
56,761
167 758
Total
211478
224519
NET INCOME
Transfer$ between funds
20.562
18,410
38,972
92,680
13
Net movement ID funds
35,830
3,142
38,972
92,680
RLCONCILL4TION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
410,868
135,395
546,263
453,583
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
138 537
585 235
546 263
The notes forn) part of these financial statements
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The Hill Church Swansea
Balance Sheet
31 March 2025
2025
Total
fvnds
2024
Totsl
funds
Unrestricted RestrACted
funds
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
10
72,923
72,923
73,083
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
11
11,599
11,599
21,117
456 370
138 537
377,103
138,537
515,640
477,487
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within OD¢ y¢ar
12
(3,328)
(3,328)
(4,307)
NET CURRENT ASSFTS
373.775
138,537
512,312
473 180
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
446,698
l38,537
585.235
546,263
NLT ASSETS
446 698
138 537
585 235
546 263
13
Unrestricted thnds
Rcstricted funds
446,698
138,537
410,868
135,395
TOTAL FUNDS
585 235
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006
for the year ¢nd¢d 31 March 2025.
The members have not r4uired the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended
31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the ComF)anies A¢t 2006.
Th¢ trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting Tecords that comply with S¢¢tions 386 and 387
of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b) preparing fllW]cial statements which giv¢ a irue and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitablc
company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for eaLh financial year in
accordance with the requirements of S¢ctions 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with th¢
requirements of th¢ Compallies Act 2006 r¢lating to fmancial ststements, so far as applicable to the
charitable company.
The notes fonn part of these fllwncial statements
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The Hill Church Swansea
Balanrx She¢t- continu¢d
31 March 2025
These fllwicial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable
companies subject to thc small cojnpanies regime.
Thc financial statcmcnts were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
2nd.SepteLnb£r.2025.... and were signed on its behalf by..
Mr D K Ellerby - Trust¢¢
The notes forni part of these fllW]cial statements
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The Hill Church Swansea
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 3 l March 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS of preparing the financial stAtements
The financial statements of the charitabl¢ Company, which is a public bcnefit entity under FRS 102,
hav¢ been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by
Charitics: Statcment of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance witb the Financial ReportAng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS
102) (effective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard
appli¢ablc in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and thc Companie8 Act 2006. The fmancial statements
have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to
the fijnds. it is probable that the income will be re¢eived and the amount ¢an bc measured reliably.
Donations, le8aci¢s and similar incoming resources are reported gross and the related fundraising
costs are reported in costs of generating fimds.
Intercst on funds held on deposit 18 included when receivable and the amount can be mcasured
reliably by th¢ charity; this is normally upon notification of the int¢rest paid or payablc.
Expendlture
Liabilities are rccognised as expenditure as soon as therc is a legal or constructive obligation
committing the charity to that expenditure, it 15 probable that a transfer of economic benefits will bc
rcquired in 8ettlemenl and the amount of the obligation can be measured rcliably. Expcnditure is
accounted for on an acCrU￿S basis and has b¢en classificd under hcadings thal aggregate all cost
related to the category. Where costs cannot be direcily attributed to particular headings they have be¢n
allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Fixed assets and depreciation
Depreciation is provided by the ¢harity to write off the cost of tangiblc fixed as8¢ts by equal
instslments ovcr their estimated uscful economic lives as follows:
Leasehold building - 89 y¢ars
Equipment
- 4 years
Provision is made for depreciation on thc leasehold propety over the terni of the lease which was
PUT¢hased in May 2016.
Taxation
Th¢ clwity is excmpt from corporation tax on its charitable aclivities.
Fund a¢¢ounting
Unr¢stricted funds Can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restri¢ted funds can only b¢ u$cd for particular r¢stricled pwposes within thc objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise wh¢n specified by the donor or when ￿ndS are raised for particular rcstrict
purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of ea¢b fund is included in the notes to the financial
statem¢nts.
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The Hill Church Swansea
Note
to the Financial Statements - continued
for
nded
l March 2
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2025
2024
Donations
Reclaimed tax
Grants
195,913
28,314
210,197
23,900
74,637
333,963
308 734
Mydtthew's
House
202S
Hill Church
2025
Total
2025
Total
2024
Donations
Reclaimed tax
Grants
55,624
13,591
140,289
14,723
195,913
28,314
210,197
23,900
215
264 748
333 963
308 734
INVESTMENT INCOME
2Q25
2024
Deposit account interest
6,32 I
3.579
MAtthew'
House
2025
Hill Church
2025
Tolal
2025
Total
2024
Deposit account interest
1,047
5,274
6,321
3,579
OTHER INCOME
Matthew's
House
2025
Hill Church
2025
Total
2025
Total
2024
Other Income
2,092
2,092
4,886
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The Hill Church Swansea
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
or the Year Endcd
March 2
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Direct
Costs
Hill Church
Matthew's House
63,747
239 657
303,404
Matthew's
House Total Funds Total Funds
2025
2025
2024
Hill Church
2025
V¢nues
stsff costs
Equipment
Leadership & Training
Volunteers
Resouces
Travel & Subsistence
Administration & tnsurance
Publicity
Building Refurbishment
Depreciation
Govcrnance
Grants to other charities
Project costs
Hospitality
Sundry
23.022
100,118
23,022
139,586
2,127
70
5,315
475
2,685
17,601
1,940
20,579
126,833
2,312
86
1,085
593
1,344
13,823
3,161
39,468
2,127
70
5,315
475
2.685
3,671
714
13,930
1,226
918
3,122
6,245
18,930
918
3,122
5,459
4,074
100
44,252
587
231
224,519
(6,245)
87,142
76
106,072
76
394
78,819
224,585
Matthew'5 house contribution to Hill
Church
Hill Chur¢h contribution lo Matthew's
House
303,404
(15.072)
15.072
224
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The Hill Cbur¢h Swansea
Notes to th¢ Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
N¢t incom¢/(exp¢nditure) is stated after charging](crediting):
2025
2024
Dcpreciation - owned assets
918
5,459
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trnste¢s' remuneration or other benefits for th¢ y¢ar ended 31 March 2025 nor for the
y¢ar ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees, exptn8es
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 Mar¢h 2025 nor for the year ended
3 l March 2024.
STAFF COSTS
Staff numbers and cost
2025
2024
Wages & Salaries
Social Sccurity Costs
Employers Pension Contributions
128,556
3,010
113,027
7,094
83
The averagc monthly number of cmployc¢s during the year was as follows:
2025
2024
Charitable Activities
No employees received emoluments in exccss of £60,000.
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The Hill Church Swansea
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Ycar Ended 31 March 2025
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
Unrestricted Restricted
nds
funds
Total
fiin&
INCOlktE AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
192.255
116,479
308,734
Tnvestment income
Other in¢ome
3,579
4,886
3.579
4,886
Total
116479
317,199
EXPFNDITURE ON
Charitable actiTrlties
Hill ChU￿h
Matthew's House
56,761
108 337
56,761
167 758
Total
165 098
224519
NLT INCOML
35,622
57.058
92,680
RECONCILIATIOIY OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
375,246
78,337
453,583
TOTAL FUNDS CARIUED
FORWARD
410868
135 395
546 263
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The Hill Church Swansea
otes to the Fir￿ncial Statements - continued
rth¢
Car Ended
10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Leasehold
Building
Plant and
machinery
Totals
COST
At l April 2024
Additions
80,300
35,333
758
115,633
758
At 31 March 2025
36.091
116,391
DEPRECIATION
At l April 2024
Charge for year
7.217
902
35,333
16
42,550
918
At 31 March 2025
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
72,181
742
At 31 March 2024
73,083
11. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Trade debtors
Other debtors
12,049
12. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Social security and other taxes
Oth¢r creditors
Accrued expenses
2,225
1,138
3,328
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The Hill Church Swansea
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
foT d]e Y¢ar Ended 31 March 2025
13. MOVLMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movem¢nt
in funds
Transfers
bctween
fimds
At
3113125
At 114124
Unrestricted funds
General ￿lld
Listed Building
Contingency Fund
Green Hill Garden Project
Hope in Swansea App Developmcnt
Seed Strate￿¢ Invcstmcnt Fund
284,244
48,645
53.000
1,002
5,000
55,330
(78,741)
,355
37,000
46,766
5,000
3.888
260,833
50,000
90,000
25,0(X)
10,000
10,865
(22,768)
12 000)
410,868
20,562
15,268
446,698
Re%tricted funds
Hospitality Fund
Choir Expr¢ssion Fund
Advocacy Expression Fund
Matt's Cafe Expression Fund
Salary Costs Fund
Hopc in Swansea Fund
Homeless Period Expression Fund
Volunteer costs
Other restrict¢d grants
Greenhill Garden
19,794
1,940
6,289
6,331
50,938
8,191
192
712
3.558
19,794
1,940
5,990
2,338
44,500
4,030
193
(299)
(3,993)
(6,438)
(4,161)
(712)
(2,706)
852
15 268)
135 395
18,410
15 2681
138 537
TOTAL FUIIDS
546 263
585 235
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The Hill Church Swansea
Notes to
ncial Sta
or the Year End¢d
- continu
l March 202
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Net mov¢LD¢nt in fimds, included in the above are follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources Movement
expended
in funds
Unre$lricted funds
Gen¢ral fund
Gr¢¢n Hill Garikn Project
Seed Strategic Investment Fund
232,040
(176,710)
(22,768)
55.330
(22,768)
232,040
(211.478)
20,562
Restricted funds
Advocacy Expression Fund
Matt's Cafe Expression Fund
Salary Costs Fund
Hope in Swansea Fund
Homeless Period Expression Fund
Volunt¢¢r ¢osts
Other restricted grants
Greenhill Garden
3,177
(3,476)
(3,993)
(32,538)
(4,161)
(4,233)
(712)
(10,465)
132 348)
(299)
(3,993)
(6,438)
(4,161)
26,100
4,234
(712)
(2,706)
7,759
110336
91926}
TOTAL FUNDS
342 376
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The Hill ChuTch Swansea
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
13. MOVEMENT IN FUISDS - Continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in fi￿dS
Transfers
between
fimds
At
3113124
At 114123
Unrestricted fund&
General fimd
Apostolic Initiative
Poverty Relief
N¢w Churches
Listed Building
Conting¢n¢y Fund
Green Hill Garden PTQjC¢t
Hop¢ in Swansea App Development
Seed Strategic Inv¢stment Fund
239,624
7,303
5,295
6,379
48,645
53,000
10,000
44,620
284,244
{7,303)
(5,295)
(6,379)
48,645
53,000
1,002
5,000
(8,998)
375246
35,622
410.868
Restricted funds
Hospitality Fund
Choir Expression Fund
Advocacy Expression Fund
Matt's Cafc Expression Fund
Salary Costs Fund
Hope in Swansea Fund
Homel¢ss Period Expr¢ssion Fund
Volunteer costs
Other restricted grants
Gre¢nhill Garden
19.794
580
8,853
1,623
32,605
14,692
19,794
1,940
6,289
6,331
50,938
8,191
192
712
3,558
1,360
(2,564)
4,708
18,333
(6,501)
712
3,558
78,337
135 395
TOTAL FUNDS
453 583
546 263
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continued,..

The Hill Church Swansea
Notes to the Financial Stste
- continued
e Year Ended 31 March 2
13. MOVEMENT IN FUIYDS- continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above arc as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted fundj
Gcn¢ial fund
Green Hill Garden Project
200.720
(156.100)
(8.998)
44,620
200,720
{l65,098)
35,622
Restricted funds
Choir Expresslon Fund
Advocacy Expresslon Fund
Matt's Cafe Expression Fund
Salary Costs Fund
Hop¢ in Swansea Fwid
Homeless Period Expression Fund
Voluntecr costs
Other restricted grant$
Greenhill Garden
1,550
1,492
(190)
(4,056)
(932)
(37,767)
(6,501)
{1,103)
(3,488)
{5,384)
1,360
{2,564}
4,708
18,333
{6,50I)
56,100
1,105
4,200
8,942
712
3,558
Il6479
59,421
TOTAL FUNDS
317 199
224 519)
92,680
Funds
Llsted Buildings
This fund is used for unexpected and high value building repairs, refurbishm¢nts and related
improvements, including due to listed building status.
Contingency Fund
This fund is to ensure sufficient continuity of operaling, salary and charity costs during an economi¢
or practical crisis over a six-month p¢riod. It is a fund that is being established over a period of
years with the view that the charity is in its infancy and needs robust resilience over thc long-tern.
Green Hill Garden Project
This fund is for the long tenn repair and improv¢m¢nts to the external landscape and grounds of
Matthew's House.
Hope in Swanxe%i App Development
This fund is part of the short temi troubl¢shooting and long terni development and improv¢m¢nt to tbe
2021 launched smartphone app fr¢ely serving multi-organisations in Swansea.
Hospitallty Fund
This fund relates to graTLts and donations towards r¢furbishment and improvements to Matth¢w's
House.
Choir Expression Fund
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Th¢ Hill Church Swansea
otes to the Financial Statements - continued
or the Year Ended
l March 202
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Funds - continued
This fund relates to grants and donations towards the cost of Matrs Choir hospitality ¢xpr¢ssion.
Advoeaey Expression Fund
This fund relates to grants and donations received towards th¢ Matt's Cwtch and Buddy Scheme
hospitality ¢xprcssion.
Matt's Cafe Expression Fund
This fund relates to grants and donations rec¢iv¢d towards refurbishment and improvements to the
Matt's cafe hospitality expression.
Salary Cost$ Fund
This fund rclat¢s to monic¥ that hav¢ been raised to cover salary costs.
Hope in Swvdnsea Fund
This fund relates to monies raised to launch and run the 2021 smart phone app freely serving
multi-organisations in Swansca.
Homeless Period Expression Fund
This fvnd relates to grants and donations received towards th¢ Homeless period ¢xpr¢ssio
Volunteer Costs
Fund that is dedicated to grants and donations restricted towards volunteer costs.
Other Restricted Funds
This collects small r¢stricted grants and tracks th¢ir cxpenditure.
Greenhill Garden
Fund for the costs of Greenhill Garden at Maiihew's House.
Seed strategie Investment fuDd
This fund is to merge th¢ Apostolic Initiative, Poverty relief. and New chU￿h funds into one
d¢signated fund.
Apostolic Initiative
This fund is to support new or innovative Christian-bascd initiatives. It is funded by faith based
donations only via The Hill Opcrating account.
Poverty Relief
This fund is used for povcrty related reli¢f and associated costs to relieve poverty or make a
significant difference to poverty. It is funded by faith based donations only via The Hill Operating
account.
New Churches
This flmd is to support new churches being started. 11 is funded by faith based donations only via The
Hill Op¢rating a￿Ount.
Fund transfers
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The Hill Church Swansea
otes to the Financial Statem¢nts - continu¢d
for the Year
nded
l March 2025
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Funds - continued
There was a transfer of £1,355 from the general fund to the listed building fiu]d. This was to increase
the fund set asid¢ for futur¢ building improvem¢nts.
There was a transfer of £37,000 from the general fvnd to the ¢ontingency ￿nd. This was to increase
the fund set aside for future contingencies.
Therc was a transfcr of £5,000 from the general fijnd to the hope in swans¢a app development fund.
This was to increase the fund set aside for the hope in swansea app development.
Th¢re was a transfer of £3,888 from the gencrdl fund to the seed strategic investment fund. This was
to increasc the fund set asid¢ for cbristian initiativ¢s, poverty relief and new churches.
There was a transfer of £15,268 from the restricted gr¢cnhill garden fund to the unreslricted green bill
garden project fund. This was to reimburse expenditure that had been paid by utrestri¢ted funds.
Th¢r¢ was a transfer of £31,498 from the general fund to the ￿nhIl1 gardcn project fund. This was
to incr¢ase the funds set aside for the greenhill garden project.
14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
The tolal amount of donations received during the year from related parti¢s was £12,310 (2024:
£13,269)
IS. ULTIMATE CONTROT,I,TNG PARTY
In the opinion of the trustees there is no single ultimate controlling party of the charity.
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The Hill Church Swansea
Detailed Statement of Financi
Activities
or the Year Ended 31 March 202
2025
2024
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
DonAtions and legacies
Donations
Reclaimed tax
Grants
195.913
28,314
109 736
210,197
23,900
333,963
308,734
Investment income
Deposit account interest
6,321
3,579
Other income
Other Income
2,092
Total incoming re$ourees
342,376
317,199
EXPENDITURE
Charitydble activities
Staff costs
Leadership & Trnining
Administfdtion & Insurancc
Volunteers
R¢sources
Travel & Subsisten¢¢
Publicity
Gov¢rnance
Grants to other charities
Project costs
Hospitality
Sundry
Equipment
Venues
Depreciation of tan￿ble fixed assets
139,586
70
17,601
5,315
475
2,685
1,940
3,122
126,833
86
13,823
1,085
593
1,344
3,161
4,074
100
44,252
587
231
2,312
20,579
5.459
106,072
76
395
2,127
23.022
918
303,404
224,519
Total resour¢es expend¢d
303,404
224 519
]¥let income
This page d￿S not fonn part of th¢ statutory fInancial statements
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