RHIF ELUSEN/CHARITY NUMBER 1152614 TABERNACL MORRISTON CONGREGATION TRUST ( CIO ) DERBYNIADAU/RECEIPTS 1.1.21-31.12.21 Casgliad/Collection £13371 Ffrindiau/Friends £62 Cenhadaeth/Missionary £280 Offrwm y Pasg/Easter Offering £3265 Rhoddion/Gifts £560 Rhodd Cymorth/GiftAid £3262 Y Weinidogaeth/Ministry £4235 Casliad Cymorth Cristnogol/ Christian Aid Collection £670 Cyfraniad Bethania/ Bethania Contribution £1000 …………………… Cyfanswm/Total £26705 TALIADAU/PAYMENTS 1.1.21- 31.12.21 Cyfraniad at y Weinidogaeth/ Contribution to Ministry £10344 Costau’r Eglwys/Church Ministry Costs £ 495 Cenhadaeth/Missionary £300 Tanysgrifiadau/Subscriptions £423 Nwyddau/Goods £50 Costau’r Organydd/Organist’s Costs £1440 Costau’r Organ/Organ costs £693 Pensaer/Architect £2275 Cymorth Cristnogol/Christian Aid £625 Glanhau/Cleaning £1100 Trosglwyddiad I’r Gronfa Adfer (1164521) am ddefnydd o’r adeilad/ Transfer to Cronfa Adfer (1164521) for use of building £12,220 ……………………… Cyfanswm/Total £29,966
Derbyniadau Taliadau Mewn llaw/In hand 1.1.21 £56912 Taliadau/Payments £29966 Siec heb ei Chyflwyno/ Siec hwyr/ Late Cheque £996 Unpresented Cheque £25 ……………….. Derbyniadau £26705 Mewn llaw/in hand 31.12.21 £52630 ………………… ………………….. £83592 £83592
CRONFA YCHWANEGOL/Additional Account Cymdeithas Adeiladu Abertawe/Swansea Building Society
Mewn llaw/ In hand 1.1.21 £32065 Mewn llaw/In hand 1.1.21 £32065 Llog/Interest £48 ……………….. ……………………. 31.12.21 £32113
Tabernacle Morriston Congregation Annual Report of Trustees 1.1.21- 31.12.21
From the start of the year,the Group Pastor, Rev.Jill-Hailey Harries carried out her duties by meeting the conditions imposed by Covid Regulations. However, from June onwards we were able to worship together in Tabernacl, observing rules outlined by the Government We are indebted to Jill for her work on line by Zoom and using technology to provide weekly services at a difficult time. We are also grateful for efforts by members to keep the fellowship together through phone calls and other means.
Contributions fell in 2019 and remained at a similar level in 2020 but we are glad to report that the Easter offering was 40% higher than last year. A bequest of £500 was gratefully received from the estate of the late Mrs Nesta Phillips . Contributions from other friends and a donation from Bethania members also gratefully received. Gift Aid realised £3262 . £625 was donated to Christian Aid. £12220 was transferred to the Tabernacle Morriston Trust for the use of the building. Financial
matters cannot be mentioned without remembering the work of the late John Rees , deacon for over 50 years and a faithful member who carried out the duties of Treasurer for over 20 years.
A CADW grant enabled a film to be produced on the contribution of Tabernacle to the community. “ Towards the Light” / Tua’r Goleuni” was prepared by unemployed people, thus giving them the opportunity of gaining extra skills. Church members and others gave interviews and under professional supervision the film was completed in November and shown at a special event in Tabernacle. It can be viewed on You Tube
Miss Ann Rosser, Chair of the Diaconate indicated her wish to be relieved of the duty. Ann was thanked for her service to Tabernacle and we all wish well to her replacement, Mrs Rhian Williams.
A Church Meeting appointed 3 new Deaacons. Susan Hughes, Matthew Jenkins and Gareth Sims . The three will be installed at a special service in the New Year and we look forward to benefiting from their extended involvement in the life of the Church.
The Marsh Charitable Trust recognised the work of the Church in the community by awarding Tabernacle £1000 to assist in furthering the work.
Ms Jacquy Box from her present post with Swansea City Council is involved in preparing various applications for grant aid. The aim is to modernise the vestry in such a way that it will provide a regular income which will assist in maintaining the Grade 1 Listed Building of which the vestry is but a part. The main chapel interior and exterior as well as the tower are a constant drain on limited resources. The establishment of the new group of Trustees will, it is hoped relieve the declining and elderly congregation of responsibility for the upkeep of the building. In December the Charity Commission approved an application for registration from the new Charity, The Morriston Tabernacle Heritage and Community Trust. The building assets and responsibilities will move from the congregation to the new trustees as soon as legal matters can be completed. The transfer will not take place until the congregation gives approval in a Church Meeting.
The new architect, Amanda Needham is preparing ,through RIBA Stages and Planning Consent, for future work which , it is hoped, will commence early in 2023.
In 1782, the Rev William Edwards, built Libanus as part of the planned town of Morriston. In 1872 the congregation moved to a new Libanus – Tabernacle. In 2022 Tabernacle, the building, is 150 years old. As a year of celebration is on the horizon, we pray for God’s blessing not only on our efforts to celebrate the life of the building but,more importantly ,to secure the future of the Church that meets within its walls.
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
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Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act
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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 10.7.22
The income for the financial year shown is £26705 . Spending £ £29966
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.