2025-03-31-accounts

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 01 04 2024 31 03 2025

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Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

Swansea Evangelical Reformed Church

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1158205 Charity's principal address Swansea Evangelical Reformed Church Brondeg Manselton, SWANSEA Postcode SA5 8P7 ~~ee~~ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name Office (if any) year to appoint trustee (if any) 1 Philip O’Brien 02/07/2019 to 25/04/24 2 Rhian Newton 01/08/2022 onwards 3 Elan Edry 01/08/2022 onwards 4 Heather Pfeiffer 25/4/2024 onwards 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ~~ee~~ Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Swansea Evangelical Reformed Church Constitution 2014 Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) As a charitable trust. How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Nominated and elected by Church members at Church meeting Trustee selection methods

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

To advance the Christian religion in the City and County of Swansea and Neath and Port Talbot County Borough Council areas, for the benefit of the public through the holding of preaching services, prayer meetings, lectures, and producing and/or distributing literature on the Christian faith. To advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from the time that Swansea Evangelical Reformed Church was constituted to:

• Provide a place of worship for the Church members and the general public

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Hold scheduled meetings which include preaching services, prayer meetings, and lectures, etc
Produce and/or distribute literature which teach the Christian religion
• Outreach into the community individually and collectively, bearing the Christian witness through true evangelism

We confirm the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

The second general object is included to allow the delivery of secular charitable activities should future need be identified in the local area. No activities are currently planned but if need does arise the Trustees will ensure that all activities are wholly charitable and in the public interest. The essential purpose of the church is the advancement and promotion of the Christian religion. This benefits the public by:

Confirming Christian people in their faith from across the denominational spectrum, through sound conservative and reformed doctrine by open preaching rallies and Christian conferences.
Summary of the main • Providing a place for worship services for those who wish to activities undertaken for the attend thereby encouraging Christian living and witnessing. public benefit in relation to • Supporting the moral and spiritual improvement of society which these objects (include within benefits the wider community. •
this section the statutory Enabling Christians to be effective members of the community. declaration that trustees have This helps people spirituality and also provides a moral and had regard to the guidance ethical framework to live by. This moral and ethical framework issued by the Charity offers benefits to wider society, as well as provides individual Commission on public comfort solace and sense of purpose. benefit) • Presenting in complete openness, with no restrictions on who attends, meetings where the doctrines and tenets of the Christian religion are presented.
• Contributing to the moral and spiritual education of children. • Contributing to the good mental and physical health of the church and society fostering composure in the face of ill health.
• Providing comfort to the bereaved.

We confirm the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance We have provided a place of worship for the Church members and the Summary of the main general public at the building known as Swansea Evangelical Reformed achievements of the charity Church. during the year We have held scheduled meetings on the Lord’s Day and weekly Prayer & Bible study meetings. All services are held in person as well as being live streamed via the church YouTube account. In addition, we hold a Friday night fellowship meeting for all ages on alternate weeks; this primarily takes place on the Zoom application but also meets at two venues where attendees can join together. There are occasions when outdoor activities occur in place of the Zoom meetings, e.g. fellowship walks. By live streaming our meetings we ensure we meet the needs of the vulnerable, elderly and infirm and any others who are unable to attend in person. There are worksheets available for children to complete during the morning service. Approximately three to four times a year the church hosts a lunch after the Sunday morning service, which is open to all. The venue for our annual Church trip held on 22[nd] June 2024 was to Gloucester and included a talk about Bishop John Hooper with thirtythree people able to attend. The Church Christmas meal was again held at the Glyn Clydach hotel on 30[th] November 2024 with the Rev John Saunders providing a short gospel message. Both events are open to members, non-members and the general public. We are involved with and support the work of the Christian Worship Publishing Trust which was established in 2005 with the objective of creating a new hymn book designed to provide traditional, reverent hymns for worship in the 21[st] century. The church is involved in the work of the Trust through participation in its Committee. A few church members were able to attend the trusts annual conference held in Birmingham on 21[st] and 22[nd] March 2025. We also support Christian Worship Camps (for young people aged 11+ and young adults 18+) which are held in the summer. As a church we support the Salisbury Reformed Seminary, which is based at premises connected to Emmanuel Church, Salisbury, and provides training with a reformed, conservative and evangelical doctrinal basis. As of January 2025, one of our church members is a student at this seminary and currently in his second year of study. We have produced and distributed literature on the Christian faith, to teach and to enhance knowledge of the Christian religion. A number of tracts have been produced and we maintain a website, www.swanseaevangelicalchurch.com and as previously mentioned a YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@swanseaevangelicalreformed5876. This contains videos of our Lord’s Day meetings. There has been outreach into the community both individually and collectively, bearing the Christian witness through true evangelism. Invitations have been distributed alongside door-to-door visitation. Open air preaching has been undertaken on a regular weekly basis in Swansea City Centre. There is also a weekly witness at a local Care Home together with a Sunday afternoon service, held once per month.

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Section D Achievements and performance

A once weekly coffee morning is held on a Tuesday which is open to members and non-members, in particular a warm welcome is extended to those people residing in the local area. The church building is open for 1.5 hours during this period and a short evangelical message is provided. An ‘open-door’ meeting is held on alternate Saturday mornings between the hours of 11am and 12.30pm. This is aimed at children of school age 4-11yrs, accompanied by their parents. A short Bible message is provided followed by activities.

Fellowship lunches are held 3 to 4 times per year after the Sunday morning service and all are welcome to attend.

In June 2024 an update was made to the ‘Church Booklet’, in relation to the history of the church. This also contains the church covenant. Copies were made available to all members and church visitors, if required.

As of March 2025, church membership stood at thirty four.

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Section E Financial review

At present the Trustees do not have a reserves policy.

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

Details of any funds materially There are none. in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

ee Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration a

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)	Signature(s) ~~Ze~~	Signature(s) ~~Ze~~
Full name(s)	Full name(s)Rhian Elen Newton ~~ee~~
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)	Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee ~~es~~

Date8/8/25	8/8/25

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Swansea Evangelical Reformed Church Flnanclal Statements year ended 31 March 2025 General Funds Restrlcted Funds 2025 Total 2024 Total Recelpts and payments account for the year Recelpts Voluntary Income Planned givlng Loose collections Gifts Other Interest - HMRC Tax refunds Outreach Insurance clalm Loan 40,487 8,120 730 1,221 372 11,817 300 40,487 39,270 8,120 8,065 1,230 3,340 1,221 2,153 372 429 11,817 20,580 300 500 51,808 Investment Income Total Receipts Payments Salary and penslon Payroll costs Expenses Supply (vlsltlng mlnlsters etc) G5fts Insuran utiiitles Buildlng maintenance Flood damage Chairs Hall hire Outreach Other expenses Church activities Loan repayment Telephone Total Payments 41,492 170 41,492 35,655 170 800 435 1,525 3,499 2,062 800 880 435 305 1,525 1,467 3,499 2,226 2,062 16,540 53,042 7,585 3,300 571 1,602 2,422 422 920 1,675 422 920 1,675 59 595 511 Net reIpts/(payments) for the year Bank and deposlt balances at beglnning of year Bank and deposit balances at end of year

Swansea Evangellcal Reformed Church statement of Assets and Llabilltles for the year ended 31 March 2025 General Funds Restricted Funds 2025 Total 2024 Total Cash Funds Bank balances Other Monetary Assets Gift Aid recelvable Assets retained for Church use Building - The Mary Cave Centre Llabllltles Creditors - New loan Creditors - Loan for building Outstanding (10,000) (37,950) (10,000) (10,000) (37,950 (37,950) 970 () () () Net Assets Approved by the Swansea Evangellcal Reformed Church on Date and slgned on Its behalf by Name Signature 14i_-:A T14.kX. ,.. PF&i.F,f£R.................. Name Signature

Swansea Evangelical Reformed Church Notes to the Financlal Statements Year ended 31 March 2025 l. Accountlng Pollcles The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared on the recelpts and payments basis under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise ststed in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the statement of Recommended Pract1,. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordan with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) effective l January 2022 (Charities SORP) (FRS 102) and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) sectlon IA, Smaller Entitles and the Charitles Act 2011. Fund Accounting. Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the church In furtherance of its charitable objectives. Restricted funds represent funds which may be expended only on those restricted objects provlded wlthln the terms of the fund. Any funds remalning unspent at the end of the year are carrled forward as a balan on that fund, Incomlng ReSoUrs. Are all accounted for gross. Planned glvlng collections and donations are recognlsed when recewed. All other Income is generally recognlsed when It Is ceiVed. Resources Expended, All other expenditure is generalty recognlsed when St Is pald. As most of the management activity of the church Is carried out by volunteers, thls intangible cost Is not included in the flnanaal statements as this voluntary contribution to the use of the church is Incalculable. alned f hurch Mary Cave Centre, Walters Street, Swansea, SA5 8PZ.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERSITRusfEES OF SWANSEA EVANGELZCAL REFORMED CHURCH I report to the Church Trustees on my examination of the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilitles and basis of report As the Church Trustees you are responsible for the preparatk)n of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Cthe ACV). I report in respert of my examination of the Church accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and In carrylng out my examination I have folk)wed all the appllcable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Sertion 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent Examinerfs Statement I have completed my examlnation. I confirm that no materlal matters have come to my attention In connectlon with the examlnation glving me cause to LElieve that in any materlal respect: l) accountlng records were not kept in respect of the Swansea Evangelical Reformed Church as requlred by section 130 of the Act; 2) the accounts do not accord with those records. 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. Slgnature.. Date: 3I-oY. a6 Name: Elizabeth Truman QualSflcatlon'. Name of firm: Harris Bassett Ltd Chartered Accountants Addre55". 19 Murray Strt Llanelli Carmarthenshire SA15 IAQ

Section A Reference and administration details

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

Section C Objectives and activities

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

Section D Achievements and performance

Section E Financial review

Further financial review details (Optional information)

~~ee~~ Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration ~~a~~

ee Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration a