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← Bethel Community Church (Newport)

2025-03-31-accounts

The Charity Commission PO Box 1268 Liverpool L69 3AR F.A.O. Head of Information Compliance.

23 December 2025

Bethel Community Church (Newport) Charity No 1172841

I write to confirm that a meeting has been held by the Trustees of the above named Charity on 26[th] November 2025. The Annual Accounts and Independent Examiner’s Report for the year ending 31 March 2025 was presented and examined. The report has been accepted by all of the Trustees (the Committee of Management).

Yours faithfully,

Pastor Andrew Cleverly

Pastor Andrew Cleverly On behalf of the Trustees of the Charity

Bethel Community Church (Newport) C/o The Gap Centre Stow Hill Newport South Wales UK NP20 1JG pastor@bethelnewport.co.uk

Building People Building Community

Bethel Community Church (Newport) C/o The Gap Centre Stow Hill, Newport NP20 1JG T: 01633 221908

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pastor@bethelnewport.co.uk www.bethelnewport.co.uk

Registered CIO No. 1172841

Bethel Community Church (Newport)

Financial Accounts

For the year ended 31 March 2025

Registered Charity Number - 1172841

Registered Office

The Gap Centre 42 Stow Hill Newport NP20 1JG

INDEX

Bethel Community Church (Newport) For the year ended 31 March 2025

Registered Charity Number - 1172841

Charity information

Bethel Community Church (Newport) For the year ended 31 March 2025

Registered Charity Number - 1172841

The trustees in office at 31st March 2025 were:

Mr Andrew Cleverly Mr Robert Burton Mrs Sarah Croft Mr Jonathan Croft Mr Steve Amstead Mrs Pauline Gould

Charity Registered Office

The Gap Centre 42 Stow Hill Newport NP20 1JG

Independent Examiners Report

Report to the trustees / members of -

BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH (NEWPORT)

Accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2025

Set out on pages 1 - 4

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

Independent Examiners Statement

I 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: S Lewis

Date17th November 2025

Mrs Susan Lewis FCCA

Association of Certified and Chartered Accounts

6 Park Road Newbridge Newport NP11 4RF

Profit and Loss

Bethel Community Church (Newport) For the year ended 31 March 2025

Profit and Loss
Bethel Community Church (Newport)
For the year ended 31 March 2025		 Profit and Loss
Bethel Community Church (Newport)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Restricted
Unrestricted
Total
Restricted
Unrestricted
Total
31st March
31st March
31st March
31st March
31st March
31st March
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
INCOME
Tithes and Offerings
24,547
24,547
8,438
8,438
Gift Aid Giving
68,643
68,643
59,085
59,085
Gift Aid Claimed
19,035
19,035
18,057
18,057
Grant and Funding Income
40,000
40,000
7,000
7,000
The Gap -Wales Donations
13,200
13,200
13,200
13,200
Development / Chair Scheme
293
293
8,789
8,789
Hire of Building
30,455
30,455
0
Refunds
24,390
24,390
0
Other Revenue
7,591
7,591
2,287
2,287
0
228,154
228,154
0
116,856
116,856
Insurance Claim
12,748
12,748
Bank Interest
893
893
2,164
2,164
893
893
12,748
2,164
14,912
Total Income
0
229,047
229,047
12,748
119,020
131,768
Church Expenses
Bank Fees
349
349
182
182
Books & Leaflets
275
275
996
996
Gifts & Charitable Donations
2,980
2,980
1,710
1,710
Child Protection
237
237
237
237
Church Insurance
15,594
15,594
10,911
10,911
Cleaning
2,943
2,943
1,231
1,231
Conference Expenses
1,550
1,550
209
209
Dereciation of Equipment
18,878
18,878
18,809
18,809
Development & Chair Scheme
26,589
26,589
0
Family Ministry
0
83
83
60's Rendezvous
811
811
767
767
Fire Protection
Insurance Monies expend
199,678		 0
2,985
2,985
199,678
26,015
26,015
IT Software & Consumables
349
349
799
799
Light and Heat
20,492
20,492
14,512
14,512
Management Services
0
350
350
Ministry Expenses
4,382
4,382
2,245
2,245
Pensions Costs
922
922
998
998
Printing & Stationery
362
362
178
178
Professional services
3,225
3,225
2,586
1,115
3,701
Rates-(Water)
2,294
2,294
550
550
Refreshments
2,372
2,372
1,152
1,152
Building Maintenance & Expenses
7,883
7,883
2,033
1,918
3,951
Salaries National Insurance
40,527
40,527
40,799
40,799
Subscriptions & licences
6,261
6,261
5,301
5,301
Sundry Expenses
562
562
157
157
Telephone & Internet
3,062
3,062
1,630
1,630
Welcome Team
757
757
94
94
Welsh Government Funding
16,472
16,472
0
Worship Team & Equipment
1,650
1,650
2,189
2,189
Youth & Childrens Work
2,776
2,776
2,176
2,176
Total Administrative Costs
199,678
184,554
384,232
30,634
114,283
144,917
Surplus/Deficit
-199,678
44,493
-155,185
-17,886
4,737
-13,149

Balance Sheet

Bethel Community Church (Newport) As at 31 March 2025

Restricted
Unrestricted
Total
Restricted
Unrestricted
Total
31 March 2025
31 March 2025
31 March 2025 31 March 2024 31 March 2024
31 March 2024
Fixed Assets ( Insurance valuation)
Church Land and Buildings
0
8,248,000
8,248,000
0
0
0
Church Fittings
0
250,000
250,000
0
0
0
8,498,000
8,498,000
0
0
0
Fixed Assets ( net book value )
Computer Equipment
0
1,255
1,255
0
1,629
1,629
Furniture & Equipment
0
29,506
29,506
0
120
120
Equipment
0
25,942
25,942
0
73,485
73,485
Total Fixed Assets
0
8,554,703
8,554,703
0
75,234
75,234
Bethel Community Church-Current Account
24,152
24,152
0
19,231
19,231
Bethel Community Church Insurance Account
2,224
0
2,224
2,145
0
2,145
Bethel Community Church Savings Account
16,225
0
16,225
158,327
0
158,327
Cash at bank and in hand
Current Assets		 Restricted
Unrestricted
Total
Restricted
Unrestricted
Total
31 March 2025
31 March 2025
31 March 2025 31 March 2024 31 March 2024
31 March 2024
Fixed Assets ( Insurance valuation)
Church Land and Buildings
0
8,248,000
8,248,000
0
0
0
Church Fittings
0
250,000
250,000
0
0
0
8,498,000
8,498,000
0
0
0
Fixed Assets ( net book value )
Computer Equipment
0
1,255
1,255
0
1,629
1,629
Furniture & Equipment
0
29,506
29,506
0
120
120
Equipment
0
25,942
25,942
0
73,485
73,485
Total Fixed Assets
0
8,554,703
8,554,703
0
75,234
75,234
Bethel Community Church-Current Account
24,152
24,152
0
19,231
19,231
Bethel Community Church Insurance Account
2,224
0
2,224
2,145
0
2,145
Bethel Community Church Savings Account
16,225
0
16,225
158,327
0
158,327
Cash at bank and in hand
Current Assets
Bethel Community Church-Current Account
Bethel Community Church Insurance Account
Bethel Community Church Savings Account
Total Cash at bank and in hand
Other current assets
PAYE & NIC Payable
Total Current Assets
Current Liabilities		 18,449
24,152
42,601
160,472
19,231
179,703
0
0
0
0
0
0
18,449
8,578,855
8,597,304
160,472
94,465
254,937
PAYE & NIC Payable 0
1,152
1,152
0
1,600
1,600
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
334
Pensions Payable
Wages Payable - Payroll
Other Liabilities
0
1,152
1,152
0
1,600
1,600
Net Current Assets (Liabilities) 18,449
8,577,703
8,596,152
160,472
92,865
253,337
Total Assets less Current Liabilities 18,449
8,577,703
8,596,152
160,472
92,865
253,337
Net Assets 18,449
8,577,703
8,596,152
160,472
92,865
253,337
Capital and Reserves
Current Year Profits
Transfers
Asset Additions ( see note)
Retained Profits		 -199,678
44,493
-155,185
-17,886
4,737
-13,149
57,655
-57,655
0
-79,621
79,621
0
0
8,498,000
8,498,000
160,472
92,865
253,337
257,979
8,507
266,486
18,449
8,577,703
8,596,152
160,472
92,865
253,337

Bethel Community Church ( Newport )

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS at 31st March 2025

COST
Opening balance
Disposals
Additions
31/03/2025
CLOSING BALANCE
DEPRECIATION
( 20% Reducing balance)
Opening balance
Disposals
Charge for year
CLOSING BALANCE
NET BOOK VALUE
At beginning of year
At end of year		 LAND &
BUILDING
£
0
0
8,248,000		 FITTINGS
£
0
0
250,000		 INSTRMT
AUDIO
£
43,236
0
0		 COMPUTER
EQUIPMENT
£
1628
0
348		 EQUIPMNT
£
49,178
0
0
49,178
9,836
0
9,836
19,672
£39,342
£29,506		 TOTAL
£
94,042
0
8,498,348
8,248,000 250,000 43,236 1,976 8,592,390
0
0
0		 0
0
0		 8,647
0
8,647		 326
0
395		 18,809
0
18,878
0 0 17,294 721 37,687
£0 £0 £34,589 £1,302 £75,233
£8,248,000 £250,000 £25,942 £1,255 £8,554,703

Notes to the Accounts

Bethel Community Church (Newport) For the Year Ended 31st March 2025

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following accounting policies have been used consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the financial statements.

Accounting Convention

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention other than certain freehold property which is included at valuation. In preparing the financial statements the charity follows best practice as laid down in the Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting and Reporting by Charities (revised 2005) and the Charities Act 1993.

Incoming Resources

Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in incoming resources when these are receivable.

Interest receivable is included when it is received.

Resources Expended

Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals basis, inclusive of any Value Added Tax which cannot be recovered.

Depreciation

Freehold Land and Buildings

The Church building and fixtures are included at the insured valuation cost.

Depreciation is only provided on freehold land and buildings where the Trustees consider that the remaining useful life is less than 50 years.

Equipment, Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings and Motor Vehicles

Depreciation has been charged at 20% per annum on a reducing balance basis.

Taxation

As a registered charity the Church benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax but not from Value Added Tax. Irrecoverable Value Added Tax is included in the cost of those items to which it relates.

Income tax recovered on deeds of covenants and Gift Aid donations are credited to the general unrestricted funds.

Fund Accounting

Restricted Funds

Bethel Community Church (Newport) For the year ended 31 March 2025

Restricted Funds

Insurance monies received are restricted. They are specifically for the rebuild of the church as a result of a fire which totally destroyed the building. The insurance company dealing with this is Ansvar. A proportion of the rebuild costs will be paid by Ansvar to the main contractor Henstaff. Therefore the funds received will not reflect the total cost of the rebuild.

Independent Examiners Report

Report to the trustees / members of -

BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH (NEWPORT)

Accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2025

Set out on pages 1 - 4

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

Independent Examiners Statement

I 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: S Lewis

Date17th November 2025

Mrs Susan Lewis FCCA

Association of Certified and Chartered Accounts

6 Park Road Newbridge Newport NP11 4RF