RHIF ELUSEN/CHARITYNUMBER1152614 MORRISTON TABERNACL CONGREGATION (CIO) DERBYNIADAU/RECEIPTS 1.1.20-31.1.20 Casgliad/Collection £13700 Ffrindiau/Friends £135 Cenhadaeth/Missionary £535 Offrwm y Pasg/Easter Offering £1345 Rhoddion/Gifts £1193 Rhodd Cymorth/Gift Aid £3905 Y Weinidogaeth/Ministry £4235 Trosglwyddiad Anghywir/ Incorrect Transfer £325 ………………………. Cyfanswm/Total £25373 TALIADAU/PAYMENTS 1.1.21-31.1.21 Cyfraniad at y Weinidogaeth/ Contribution to Ministry £10344 Costau’r Eglwys/Church Ministry Costs £810 Cenhadaeth/Missionary £565 Tanysgrifiadau/Subscriptions £481 Nwyddau/Goods £183 Cynnal a Chadw/Maintenance £742 Argraffu/Printing £215 Organytdd/Organist £1560 Trosglwyddiad i ‘r Gronfa Adfer(1164521)am ddefnydd o’r adeiladd / Transfer to Cronfa Adfer (1164521) for use of building £12000 Trosglwyddiad Anghywir/Incorrect Transfer £325 …………………………… Cyfanswm/Total £27225 Crynodeb/Summary Derbyniadau Taliadau Mewn llaw /In hand 1.1.20 £57518 Taliadau/Payments £27225 Sieciau heb ei chyflwyno/ siec heb eu cyflwyno/ Unpresented Cheques £300 unpresented cheque £996 Derbyniadau/receipts £25373 ……… £26229 Siec wedi’I chyflwyno’n hwyr/ Cheque presented late £50 ………… £26279 Mewn llaw/In hand 31.12.20 £56912 ……………………….. ……………… £83191 £83191 ## CRONFA YHWANEGOL/Additional Account Derbyniadau Taliadau Cymdeithas Adeiladu Abertwe/Swansea Building Society Mewn Llaw/In hand 1.1.20 £31974 Mewn llaw/In hand 31.12.20 £32065 Llog/Interest £91 . ……………………………………. …………………………… £32065 £32065 Tabernacle Morriston Congregation ## Annual Report of Trustees 1.1.20-31.12.20. The Group Pastorate continued in the able care of Rev Jill-Hailey Harries. We also benefited from services taken by visiting Ministers and Lay preachers. However, the effects of the pandemic affected the arrangements for worship. Sunday Services and other church meetings were suspended in March 2020. However, within a short space of time, as it became clear that the effects of the pandemic were not short term, our minister arranged to send a weekly message using the Internet and at a later stage used “Zoom” for Services and to maintain social contact with, and between, members. This situation continued throughout 2020. The ability to join together at Tabernacle for worship was missed, but the way in which our Minister, met the new challenge was greatly appreciated. The efforts by members of the congregation to maintain social contact by phone and e- mail was also valued. The Welsh Government’s plan to launch its “ Visit Wales Chapel Tourism Kit “ in Tabernacle on March 19 2020 was cancelled. The Union of Welsh Independents invited Jill to extend her time as President of the Union and a letter from the Secretary gave thanks to the Group Pastorate for being prepared to accept this. Contributions towards the Church Fund fell by 28% from 2019 figures and other funds were also affected. The inability to meet regularly must be the reason for the fall. A bequest of £1,000 in memory of Mrs Iris Williams, £100 from the family of the late Huw Roberts and other gifts were greatly appreciated. Gift Aid realised £3905. £12000 was transferred to the Tabernacle Morriston Trust for the use of the building for services and events. Audio Visual equipment has been purchased with the Morriston Welsh Independent Congregation Trust meeting the cost of £2772, which is appreciated. We are grateful to a member of our congregation, Mr Matthew Jenkins for his willingness to oversee the orders and prepare the equipment for use. The equipment will be used for services, social events and in conferences, and will be linked in with the broadband network. The National Churches Trust selected Tabernacle as “Church of the Week “for week commencing 4[th] September 2000.Tabernacle was also selected for an award for its outreach work plans by The Marsh Charitable Trust. The Tabernacle in which the Church ( Eglwys ) meets is a Grade 1 listed building with CADW. Action is taking place to appoint new trustees for the building. An important meeting took place during the Autumn and it is hoped that the Charity Commission will approve an application which will be made in 2021. Some 12 persons indicated their willingness to serve as Trustees of the building. Until such time as new trustees are appointed Morriston Tabernacle Congregation (C I O) cares for the building. Our Architect, Mr Steffan Horowskyj is retiring and a new architect, Mrs Amanda Needham will take new projects forward. The removal of waste gases from the central heating boiler requires Listed Building Consent (LBC) and steps are being taken to acquire this. Plans are under discussion to alter the vestry, making it more attractive for communal and conference use. LBC will be required for this and applications for grants to help meet these costs, and that of a lift have, or are to be, made. Ms Jacqui Box’ contract as Development Officer ended in August. However, she continues in a post with Swansea City Council. In this post Jacqui has responsibility for preparing grant applications and will be very much involved with the development plans. Jacqui has been instrumental is establishing a pathway to the future and her work has been very much appreciated. The task ahead securing the future of Tabernacle is enormous. Mr Huw Tregelles Williams, a deacon and trustee, has outlined the challenge to the congregation and we move forward with our plans realising that we are attempting this action in difficult times. Fondly, we remember Mrs Nesta Phillips and Mrs Iris Williams and extend our sympathy towards their families all who have lost loved ones during the year. Also, we remember those through illness or incapacity are unable to be part of our current arrangements for worship - as the effects of the pandemic continue. We face the challenges ahead with faith and determination. ## INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT 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 aspect 1.Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act: or: 2.The accounts do not accord with those records: or 3. The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of the 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. Signed M. D. Price, 16, Crestacre Close, Newton, SWANSEA SA3 4UR. Date 12.9.21 The income for the financial year shown is £25373. Spending £27225 Gift Aid received: £3905 Bank details unchanged Contact Mrs Pamela John, 01792 773507, 15, Maes y Coed, Morriston, SWANSEA SA6 6DS Public e-mail address: dgjohn@hotmail.co.uk. TRUSTEES: T.O.Murphy, David Gwyn John, Robert Lloyd Evans, Huw Tregelles Williams, Gwyn Morgan, Carys Jenkins, Ann Rosser, Gareth Evans, Pamela John, Marilyn Roberts, Malvina Ley, Rhian Williams, Dr Betsan Rosser. I certify that the information provided is correct. Signed P. M. JOHN Date 20.9.21. The Report was approved by the Trustees on 20.9.21.