Registeied Chaiity Number. 1162732 Dunvant Christian Fellowship Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2024
Dunvant Christian Fellowship Notes For the year ended 31 March 2024 Independent ExamirrS Stephen Kenl and Cgmpany Ltsj 456 Gower Road Killay Swansea SA2 7AL Registered Chanty Number 1162732 Chanty's principal address Gospel Hall Dunvant Road Dunvanl Swansea SA2 7SJ Trustees Mr Nigel Binding Mr Mallhew Evans Mr Kevin Harr15 Mr Daniel Hill*r Mf Roberl Morgan MI Jonathan Rees Bankers Lloyds Bank Swansea OSC Ewna House Pheonix W3y Enterprise Park Swensea SA7 9HG
DUNVANT CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Registered charity number.. 1162732 For the year ended 31 March 2024 Trtjstees Re ort Tlie Tr¥stees presenr their report alon8 Wtth the fir1al31 slatement for the year ending 31 March 2u24. The finèniial siatemenTS comply wiiii Ine Chariiies (1 2iJll. ertive5 and Artivities To advance the Christian fath for the beneh"t of the public and in accordance with Dur Basi5 of Faith. in Swansea 6nd in such parts of ihe Uiiiied Kingdom or the world. The trustees have considered ihe Charity Commission's guidafice on the public benefii and the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion_ In particular, the charity provides benefit through.. A place of worship lor holding of 5eivices to which the publi£ can attend. Carrying out related activtties such a5 religtous instruction for people to have a deeper personal knowledge of JesLts through the leachinE of ihe Bible. Involvemeni in the Christian mission in Swansea, the UK and worldwide. Promoting prayer. praise and stLJdv. Activities Eo benefit member5 of the cofflmunity. e.g. Childrenlyouth clubs, pafit and toddler group5, seniorfs events and other informal meetin85 open to tlie public. Through the conducting of religious ceremonies within the church building e.g. Ihe celebration of marriages, baptisms oi funerals. Through prisoii and hospi131 visiting. Through, Ihe encouragement and support of pa51oral and ouireach work. Through financial 5UPPOrt to emploype5 of the charity employed to promote the beliefs of the church e.g. pastors. church workers_ The policy 15 not to maintain exiessive roseNes unless for a capital ptoject. A separate 'bLtilding fund, has been set up to build up savin8S towards a capital project to build a new church building or carry out significant Impfovements to the existiiig Gospel Hall. OCF'S main source of income is through donation5 Irom members of the congregation. Trustees In lii)e with the charity COnStitutiofi. a number of trustees retired from the charity after serving three COn5ecutive term5. Some of these will be reappointed during 2024 folbwing an interval of one yea and the charity will also look to appoint npw trustees. Achievements and Perforniance We have continued lo build on the success made in use of ihe internet and in particular Sunday Services are fiow broadcast live on YouTube I oulube.com dunvantchristianfellowshi Ad-hoc recordings wero also issued on YoLITube for daity encouragement utilTrsing many members of the church. The church wa5 a150 keen to support st¥uggli¥Je families and the support ol local foodbanks and distribution of gifis to those tn need at Christmas as well as the additnl support of famili@s at during school holidays are examples of special activilies undertaken.
DUNVANT CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Reglstered charity number." 1162732 FOF the year ended 31 March 2024 Our 'Messy Church. and 'Friends & Neighbours. gfOUPS seek to support the local community as well proinoie the Chiislian laith hove increased in number thi5 year as well 35 Out 'Kidz Club. The Parents diid Toddlers GroLlP"Little Wondefs" coniinues to be a great Suicesswiih mony from the ComMnitY attending. Our weekly Lifegroups whicl) meet in homes but IS SUPPOfteii through the chuich organisation have increased in number with a lotal of seven groL'PS riow running. Dtjring thts time. togelher with our Lile Groups, discipleship and pastoral care, the church cominunity has an oppoilunity to learn to become more devoled followers of lesus. Our vision this year ha5 been to learn more of Christ. We were pleased to See new people joining u5 as nevJ members and the church continues lo grow in size, community involvement and in failh In Christ. We would now be a church of around 16D adults with 40 chldren I youth who have regular involvernent. i.e. 21)0 in Iolal. Membership & Pastoral Ca We do not as a church 'fun' slricl tnember5hip. however we do eDcourage a position where we 35 leaders know those who wish to make Dijnvanl Christian Fellowship IDCFI their spiritual home. As this enables a two-way accountability to be encouraged, recesve care from the adership and demonstrates a willingne5S to give and serve from the whole'membership.. We continue to seek to develop a Care Net that start5 m05t importantly wilh encouraging 'member to memberf care. We also bèlieve thp life Group5 form an importanl part of this Care Net in how we grow and care for one another. Our church workers, have incre35ed their time serving in this area as well a5 the Leadership Teani and other volunieers in the church who visii the sick. elderly etc. As the riumbef of elderly h(1$ incieased there has been many gr and profitable hours spent serving this group. We were also able to baptise member5 and held a baptism service on the beach during the summer. We have also developed a prayer team. Sunday Services Suiida mornin s. Our Sunday Servrces continue in Dunvant Primary School Hall and is the focu5 for our main Church services. Our aims in this service are to have a time where the whole church family can meet tOEethei, grow in our love and Cor[ate worship for the Lord and heal from God together through His Spirit through G(Ml's Word. Sunday mDrninE leaching ha5 covered a nufflber o1'5erie5' llnked of course to the bible each week.. for example Ihrough studying Ephesians which is then followed up for further discussioi) in OUT rnid- week Life2roup5. Attendance this year has grown steadily to 200 peop. In recordiiigs of the service 35 measured n the nvinber ol Lbnioue YouTube views, we have regularly seen over 100 views each week and at time5 thi5 has increased to up to 140. We a150 have over 250 subscribeis to our YouTube channel. Subscribers have been people in the local area but also further afield. Communion (the taking ol bread an(1 wine togetherl- Remembering oui Savioui in partaking of the -Lord's Supper" Trs a core value and has always been one olouf constant practices. Commijnion happened every other week on Sunday mornings or in our monthly midweek'Rebool'
OUNVANT CP.RISTIAN FELIOWSHIP Regislered ch3fity number.. 1162732 For the year ended 31 March 2024 or in Life Groups We believe in the priesthood of all believers and so want to givè people tlie opportunity to shore and participate. sunda afternoon evenin meeiin I n1oug11 Inis year we nave hela hnessy Cnufch (aimed at familtes with young children) and extra 5emtnar style Bible Schools wh¢ch have been held in person and online. We have relaunched our monthty worship and communion evening on the third Sunday this is c311èd 'Embrace'. Church Workers & Financi31 support Phil Dèvies works as our pastor {to who we give regular gifts) and is fulltimÈ and also does one day a week with Counties Connect a national networking orEanisation of churthe5 3nd evangelists. Ed Owen is oui Assistant Pastor and works closely èlongside Phil_ On 8 March 2023 we employed a part-tiine Communtcations and Admin Orficer to stspport the church and leèdership. Fund raising & oiher financial support We made slep forward with fund Taising this year and created special monthly offerings which supported other charitable works and organisatioris which includes-. Release International- a ch3rity wliich helps persecuted Chrisrian fam41ies in other countries. Swansea Food Bank- Swansea Council run foodbank Ukraine appeallsl We have also given reBtJlar financial support to Mark & Shirley Davies IGLOI, Ayharn & Emm Alshoufi (Echoes Internationall & Rele3se International We have also given occasional gifts to Sean Stillinan IZac5 PlaielExousia Tiustl and Maryanivka and Skobtelka chL+rches in Volyn Region. Ukraine. Jyth(ry Premkumar Ilndial. WyclTrfle Bible Translaiors. Youth & Children Youth & Children's activities which are run by volunteers from the church, supported by our church workers weie resumèd. Currently we cater for this area through the 'FriddV Youth, Icalled Vantage Years 7-131 and Friday Kid2 Club- (Years 1-61. Fridays have always been aimed at providing a social opportunity for our church youth. plus an introduction to Jesus for youth of the Community. Duriyg the week we have a bible study group ialled 'Deeperf which is for Year5 7-13. On a Sunday we have a Creche laged 0-31, Jurbior Church lschool yearfs 1-51 and Youth Church (School years 6-91. Ive also ran Holiday kids. club5 (October 2023 & March 20241 & a Light Party Ioctober 20231. We also have continued some of the above in a new area Gowerton Imore in 2024-20251 This does not include our weekw Litile Woiiders arkd monthly Me&sy Chufches both of wliich keep growing.
DUNVANT CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Registered charity tkumber-. 1162732 For the year ended 31 March 2024 Other Ministries Involved Within the fellowship we have a number of people involved in other minFstries across the city thls incluues Prison mirkistry. Cave of Adulain. Swaiisea Gospel Male Voice Choi¥. Schools Ministry- assemblies. lessons. Buildings in use We use a school hall for our Sunday Gatherings and a Gospel Hall for kids. youth arbd community work. We also use a cla55roon) within the school for a church office.
Dunvant Christian Fellowship Notes For the year ended 31 March 2024 Trustees. responsibilities The Trustees are restx)nsible for prepafing the Trustees. Report and the financial statements In accordankne 3PPirknauir law¥ Generally Accepted Accounting Praclitei. The law applicable lo charilies sn England & )Nales requiie5 ihe Ttustees to prepare financial slalemonls for each financial ye3r showiag the incoming resources and applulion ol resources ol the Ch3rily lor that peri In preparing these financial statements the Trustees are required lo. select suitable accounting poIleS and then Jpply them consistently. make judgements and eslirnales that are reasonable and prudent." and prepare the finan¢fal accounls on the g)Ing concein basis unlèss Il Is Inappropriate to Presuff that the Charity will coTrlinue In operatton. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting iecords Ihal distlose wilh reason3ble accuracy at any time the financ1 position of the Khanty 8p.d en8ble them to ensure that the financial slalemenls comply with the Charities Act 2011. and the Chairty (Acconts 3nd Reports) Regiilalion5. They ale also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hen lor taking reasonable steps lor Ihe prevertion and detection of Iraud an(J other iiregularilEs. Twuslee Twslee 1 S. IZ. LOL
Dunvant Christian Fellowship Notes For the year ended 31 March 2024 Independent Examine Report to the Trustees of Dunvant Christian Fellowship. I ieporl on the accounts of Dunvap.I Christian Fellowship lor ihe year ended 31st hHarch 2024 Respective responsibilities of Ifuslees and exarniller."_ The charity's Iruslees are resKK)n51ble for the prepafalion ol the accA)unts The charity's trustees consider that an audit Is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Ael 2011 Ilhe 2011 Act), and that an independent examir)ation Is needed. 11 Is my responsibility lo. examine the ac¢ovnls undèr sectkJrF 145 of the 201 f Act.. folloiv the procedures laffl down in the General Directions gwen by the Charity Com8510ers under section 14515llbl DI the 2011 Act. and slaie whether particulai mallers have come lo my altention. Basis ol independent eXaMeS stalernent My examinJlion was carried out In aCcoanCe with General Directions given by the Char¢ty Cott>mission. An examination inGludes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison ol the accounts presenled with Ihose re¢ords 11 also nGludes consideialK)n of any unusual ilems or disclosLJres In the accokjnts. and seeking expl8nat¢ons from you as Iruslees concerning any such matters The procedures undertaken do rK)I provide all the evidence that would be required in an audrt. and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts piesent a 'Irue and 13ir view and the report is limited lo Ihose matters sel out In the statement below. Independent examinerfs statement In the connection with my examination. no maller has corne lo my atter7tion". 1. which gives me reasonaNe cause to believe that in. any mateiial respect, the reqiJirennts. lo keep accounting recofds in accordance wrth secbon 130 of Ihe 2011 ACL and lo prepare accounts which accord with Ihe aceountsftg record5 and comply with the accounting requirements ol the 2011 Act. have not been fTrel, or 2 to which. in my 0'nI0n. altenbon should (Jrawn In order lo enabse a propel understanding of the acc reached. Stephen stephen Kenl & Cotrpany 456 Gi)wer Road Killay Swansea SA2 7AL 17.12. eol dale
Dunvant ChYi5tian Fellowship Profit and Loss Account For The Year Ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Turnover 90.682 2,g93 3.04C 21.176 2,201 2.725 64,816 2.183 5,548 36,488 1.2Y5 11.513 Collectionr Special offer.ng Oeposits Gill Aid Receipts P4isc Receipt5 Income tor Church Iyorkers 122.817 121,810 Olher Operating Inrorne Building Fund Incorne 390 420 420 123.207 122.240 Expenditure Chuirh vJorkf.r Payrnents InreinlUCCF Relby Worker Rates & Water 48.498 919 45.396 720 292 Light an¢ hear Building repairs and mèintÈTrance Hall Insurance Bus Expen5e% IusiL Licence 3.493 3.872 1.108 3.439 936 4.800 4,903 6.739 4,424 1,035 1,276 774 Expertses Dunvant School oijnd & Music l-quipment 1isc translers Churth Worker Expenses 14iscÈllaneou£ Gifts Speaal Offering Release ltyt¢ma150nal Global Offerin9 Summer Meals Chr15tw&s Wrapped Sundry expense5 GIft5 (Speakers. erc.) Sunday School/Childrens Work Expenses Youth WeekendlYP ExpÈnses special Orfering Chrirnas &>xes Speoal OMcrn9 UkraiTr 3,280 4.037 1,601 10.277 11001 517 15.642 8.411 5.906 2.076 i.ioi .318 8.733 6,480 2.342 117 io 108,563 96.117 14,644 26.123 .CONTINVED Pa9Q 4
Dunvant Christian Fellowship Proftt and Loss Account {continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2024 Depreclètlon Depreciation of motor vehicles Oepreciation of fixrures and fittlll95 713 IS8 198 87l 1,089 NET PROFIT 13,773 2.5,034 Paje 5
Dunvant Christian Fellowship Balance Sheet As At 31 March 2024 2Q24 2013 FIXED ASSETS THngibltr A8stls CURRENT ASSfTS Casli at bank and in haftd 3.483 4,355 t30.869 116.225 NET CURRENT ASSETS 130,869 116,225 TOTAL A55ETS LESS CURRENT LfABILITIES 134,352 120,580 t4ET ASSETS 134,352 120,580 CAPITAL ACCOUNT Balante at l Apnl 2023 Profii/lLossl for tèie period/Year 120.579 3.773 95,546 25.034 BalancÈ Carried Forwartl 114.352 120.580 Page 6
Dunvant Christian Fellowship Notes to the Accounts For The Year Ended 31 March 2024 L. Accountlng po14Cy Basls of aceotsntlno The ètcounts have been prepwed on thÈ basLg of h15torical cost, using the reieiprs and pavtnents rnethoa. In atcordance Ith the Charities Acr 2011. The following a£caunting policie5 have been ul. (al IDterc5t reccivablo Is Coun1ed for the year ifj wbch It falls uue. Ibl Don4tion5 [eivable and Trading IncoFne are accouftred for In ihe year in which ttey ore rÈceived. Icl Funds accounting - Fun05 helo by the chanty are." Unre5trictetS genral ft5tKJs these are fun$ which ian be used in accordance with Ihe chantable Ob)lts at the dIretion of ihe Trustees. Idl Rey>ur(es expended - All eKpendiLU is aCtnted for on a cash rfctyJnting btisi5 and ha5 been classified under he8dings that iggregate all costs lated to the category. Taxation DDtEvant ChriSti3n Felb¥4ship Is a regte charity ano acciydsngly. 45 exempl from taxatitsn on Its incrthe and 9ains where tliey 4re applied for charitable purpose5. 2. Tangible Assets Motor Vehicles Fixtyres & Flttings Total C05t As at l April 2023 8.700 4,712 l3,412 As at 31 Narch 2024 B,700 4.712 13,4J2 Depreclation A5 at l ADriI 2023 Provided during the s at 31 March 2024 5.136 713 3.921 J59 9,057 872 5,849 4,080 9,929 Net Book value As at 31 M?rch 2024 2.851 632 3.483 As ai i April 2023 1.564 791 4.3SS Tangible fixed èssets are ated at or valuatKJry less depreciation ar¥d any provision for Impairfflent. DePr48ton is provided ai rates calcuk=eo tts wnie olf the cw or valuabon or rixed assets, less thew e5timate(S residual V8lue, over their expecte(t rtS'.dual va'.ves, over their ekpecied us.ul live5 On the folK>wifig basis." Fixturès and Fittings 2046 Redueing Balance PagE 7