THE EVAN ROBERTS INSTITUTE RESPICE ET PROSPICE Annual Report and Accounts For iheyear ended 31si March 2025 Registered Charity, Number 1152643
The Evan Roberts Institute Annual Report and Aceounls For theyear ended 3Js¢ March 2025 Contents Trustees, Annual Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Accounts Treasurer's R¢port
The Evan Roberts In5ftth¢e Truskees, Annual Reportfor theyear ended 31st March 2025 Charity l¥Jame The Evan RoberLs Institute Charity Number 1152643 Address North Coast Centre Gors Road Towyn Aberyele LL22 9NR Trustees Rcv'd DaTrcn Millar MS R¢v'd Timothy Rowlands Russell GeorRe MS Prcsidcnt and Chair Foundin% Trustcc Vic¢ Pr¢sident and Secretary FoundinE Trustee Treasurer FoundinR Trustee Governance and Management The Evan Roberts Institute is a Charitable Incorporated Organisalion which is governed in accordance with the Institute's constitution dated 28th June 2013. The Institute's affairs are managed by its three founding trustees, all of whom ar¢ volunt¢ers off¢ring th¢ir skills, knowl¢g¢ and ¢xp¢ri¢nce to the Institute without charge. Aims and Objectives Th¢ aims and objectives of the Institut¢ ar¢ as follows: The adl'ancement of Christianily in Wales for the benefit of the public through the preservation of sacred and spiritually significant sites. To educate the public in the subject of Welsh Christian heritage. The Institute's motto 'Re.fPlLe et Pi-o.Fpiee' reflect.s its goal that in reminding and educating people of the rich Christian history of Wales, people w'ill be inspired to look foTh&'ard to experiencing and building the Christian heritage of the futur¢. Evan Roberts The great Welsh revivalist Evan Roberts, who wa5 an instrument used by God in the last nationwide revival in Wales in I904, was the inspiration for th¢ establishment of th¢ Institute ..hICh bears his name. His lif¢ and work had a remarkable and global in]pact which put Wales on the centre stage of Cbristianity and gave it a special place in the history of the Church worldwide. Achievements and Future Plans The Evan Roberts Institute bas enjoyed another Successful year promoting Welsh Christian heritage to p¢opl¢ from Wales, th¢ wider United Kingdom and around the world. The Institute facilitated the delivery of both the St David's Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast in the Welsh Parliament's Pierhead Building and an International Receplion on the eve of the Breakfast in the Senedd. Both events took place in the week of St Da.]d'S Day on the 5th and 6th of M(ifLh. More thall 20 nations Ivere represented at the ei'ents and Welsh Government Ministers. and parliamentarians, including the Cabinet Secretary foT Social Justice and the Llywydd ivere present. A Friends of the Institute Dinner was also held at the St David's Hotel in Cardiff Bay on the 6th March with more than 90 guests in attendance.
The keynote Speaker at the St David'5 Parliamelltary Prayer Breakfast was His Royal Highness Prince Seeiso B¢reng Seeiso of Lesotho. W¢ wer¢ delighted io be joined by Dr Gudrun Kugler MP, Co-chair of the Austrian Parliament Prayer Breakfast at the International Reception. The Watoto Children's Choir from Uganda p¢rfonrAed at both eN'ents, and th¢ National Library of Wales displayed items from their archives. including historic We15h Bible5. A number of items were also deposited in the Library's archives by the Institute. In addition to thc St David's Parliamcntary Praycr Brcakfast events, thc Institutc also offcrcd an cxtcnded programme to the leaders of other European prayer breakfasts and other international guests. Eighteen people particpated in the progYamme which included visiis to Pisgah Chapel in Loughor, the epicentre of the 1904 Revival, and St David's Cathedral in Pembrokeshire. During th¢ programm¢ our guests learnt about the lives of Evan Roberts and St David, and the spiritual awakenings they inspired. Pisgah Chapel, the reversionary freehold interest of which is owned by the Institute, continues to receive many visitors each year, including from ovcrseas. Thc Instituie continues to be .]gIlant foT Other opportunities to protect, and prevent tbe loss of, Welsh Christian heritage at risk. The trnstees of the Institute participaled in the US National Prayer Breakfast in February 2025. The programme of events in Washington DC afforded opportunities to Speak to delegates at a number of events to promote awareness of Wales and its Christian heritage. Planning for the 2026 St David's Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast events is undenvay. Financlal Performance and Reserves Policy The Institute covers the costs of its work through donalions and the financial support of its trnstees. It benefits from a very low cost base and as a consequence is not required to hold large sums in reserves to be financially rcsilicnt. Financial pcrfonnancc for thc ycar cnd¢d 31 st March 2025 was as planncd. The trustees are grateful for the continued. prayertul and practical support of a growing network of friends and partners of the Institute around th¢ world. Rev'd Darren Millar MS President and Chair The Evan Roberts Institute 9 January 2026
The Evam Rober15 Inslilule Sialement ufFinaNtiulALtivitie&fvr ihvyear ended31il.Varch 2025 Ullrtstrieted Restrieted Funds Funds Total 2024 Inco Donations 8,255 5.617 13.872 11,255 8,317 19.572 18,965 -5.103 24,068 CILariiable Aciivities 2,7(K 5.7 T(ptul incoming $0rte$ enditure Raising Funds Chariiabl¢ Activiti 18,561 158 5,7 24,261 158 15,385 243 Other Tolal resources expended 18.719 5,71K 24.419 1.5.628 Net incoTnel(expenditure) (4.847) (4,847) 8,440 Transf¢rs b¢tw¢¢n fi]nds Nct incomcl(cxpcnditurc) bcforc othcr recognised gains and losses (4.847) (4,847) 8,440 Losscs on rcvaluation of fixcd asscts Nei moi'emenl infunds (4.847) (4.847) 8,440 Opening funds at 1st April 23.314 23.314 14.874 Total funds at 31st March 18,467 18.467 23.314
The Evan Roberts. IN51ilMte B4lance Sheel us 413151 iVar¢h 2025 Unrestrirted Restrirted FuDds Funds Total 2024 l%ote Hcritagc Asscts I I,IK)O 11,000 Current A55ets Debiors and Prepayments Cash at Bank 10 361 361 212 8.157 8,518 ,157 8,518 13,003 13.215 Cllrrent Liabilitie5 Creditors payable within one year li 1.051 1,051 901 Net CurrentAssets 7.467 7,467 12,314 Tolal.4.fsets less Curreni LEabililicf 18.467 18,467 23.314 Creditors payable aftei one year Total Net Assets IS467 18,467 23,314 haritable Fun Unrestrieted 18.467 18.467 23.314 Rcstrictcd 12 Total Charitable Funds 18,467 18.467 23,3J4 rerff Russell George l¥lS Treasurer Tbe Ewan Roberts Institute 9Januory 2026
The Evan Roberts Instilute Noles lo the Siatemenk of Financial Activilie5for ihe}'ear ended 31st March 2025 l Accountin Polici a Basis of Accounting The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statevnent of Recomlnended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities {SORP FRS 102) issued by the Charity Commission, and applicable charity law in the England and Wales. The accruals basis of accounting has been adopte(L and the principal accounting policies set out below are applied consistently. b Fund Accounting Unrcstriclcd funds arc availablc for usc at thc dtscrction of thc Institutc in furthcrancc of its charitablc objectives. Restricted funds are subjected to restriction5 on their expenditure imposed by the donor, or contained in th¢ t¢nns of a grant. Incoming Resources All donations are included in the financial statements for the period in which they were received. All other income is recognised when the Instimte becomes entitled to the resources- the trnstees are confident that they w'ill receive the re50UTces- and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient Teliability. Most of the management and activity of the Institute is undertaken by volunteers, but tbe value of this is not included in the financial statements as this voluntary contribution to the work of the Institute is incalculable. d Resources Expended and Liabilities Resources expended are recognised in the period to which they are incurred and include attributsble taxes which cannot be recovered. Liabilites are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation comrnitting the Institute to pay out r¢sources. c Fixed Assets Fixed assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost £500 or more. They are valued at cost or valuation, less depreciation. A list of fixed assets is maintained in an Asset Register at the Institute's registered office. Heritage assets may be acquired by agreement of the Trustees in accordance with the Institute's constitution and furth¢ranc¢ of its charitable objects. Access to such ass¢l8, including their management and preservation, is a matter for the Trustees andlor any such person(s) or organisation(s} designated as custodian(s) of ihe assets by the Truslees. Heritage assels may be disposed of by agreement of the Trustees proi'ided that they consider such disposals to be in the interests of the Illstlte and in accordance with its charitable objects. 2 Donations
The Insiitute received donaiions from various individual donors and chaTithble sources during ihe year. £3,000 of these donations M".ere eannarked by donors for use at the St David's Parliamentary Prayer Events at thc Wclsh Parliamcnt, and £2,700 foi the annual Fricnds of thc Institutc DinneT. 3 Income from Charitable Activities The Institute held a dinner for friends of the charity during the year. The event provided an opportunity for networking and fellowship. Sponsorship and donations from guests raised a total income of £6,442. In addition, a programtne olheritage related visits in South and West Wales was organised for int¢mational supporters, donations toivards th¢s¢ raised a further £1.875. 4 Gift Aid The Insiitute is registered with HM Revenue and Customs for claiming Gift Aid on eligible donations received. 5 Expenditure on Charitable Activities A summary of cxpcnditurc on charitablc activitics in th¢ ycar is as follows: St David's Parliamentary Prayer Events Institute Dinner 12,149 5,013 1,488 Heritage Programme Total 18,650 6 Grants Awarded No grants were awarded during the year. 7 Conferences The Trustees att¢nd¢d th¢ Unit¢d Stat¢s National Pray¢r Breakfast in Febrnary 2025 in Washington DC. This proN'ided an opportunity to participate ill the ei'ent and share about Wales, Christian heritage with other participants. 8 International Visitor Sponsorship No international visitors were sponsored io attend events in Wales this year. 9 Tangible Assets The Institute owns the freehold of Pisgah Chapel, Loughor. The property is an important heritage asset giv¢n its association with th¢ r¢vivalist Evan Roberts and th¢ Welsh ReIval of1904-5. Th¢ Institute granted a 50 year lease on Pisgah Chapel to Cornerstone Community Church in 2015. No other tangible assets have been or are held by ihe Institute. Heritage Assets Freehold Reversionary Interest - Pisgah Chapel, Loughour 11,000 l O Debtors and Prepayments Income due to the Institute as at the end of the year was as follows=
Donations Receii'able 361 361 I I Creditors pavable Ivithin one year There werc £1,051 of costs in relation to the St David's Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast events outstanding as at the 3 1st March. 12 Restricted Funds While there was no net movem¢nl of R¢strict¢d Funds in th¢ y&qr. donations of w¢re re¢eiv¢d as contributions towards the costs of the St David'5 Parliatnentary Prayer Events. These were allocated as follows: St Da%'id's Friends of the Parliamentary Evan Roberts Pra)'er Ei'ents Institute Dinner Opening Balance Add Income 3,000 3.000 2,700 2,700 Less Expenditure Balance as at the end of the year I l Trustee Expenses There were no payments made in the year to Trustees for out-of-pocket expenses. 12 Fees for Examination or Audit of the Accounts Incoming rescources during tbe year were below the threshold requiring an independent examination of the Institute's f1nancial statements. 13 Related Partv Transactions a Remuneration and Benefits None of the trustees hal'e been paid any remuneration or recei&ed any other benefits from an employment with ihe Institute 01 a related entity during the yeai. b Loans There were no loans to the Institute by trustees or related parties during the year. Other transactions There wer¢ no oth¢r transactions with th¢ Institute's tnte¢S or related parties.
The Evan Roberts Institute Treasurer's Reportfor theyear ended 31st March 2025 I certify that I have prepared the financial statements for the Evan Roberts Institute for the year ended 3 1st March 2025. Russell George MS Treasurer The Evan Roberts Institute 9 January 2026