Grace Church Swansea
Trustees' Annual Report
Period from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2024
Reference and administratve details
Registered charity name : Grace Church Swansea Charity registration number: 1174245 The Trustees:
Mr B Measday (Appointed 14 Aug 2017) Mrs C McCarthy-Reed (Appointed 14 Aug 2017) Mrs D Essery (Appointed 14 Aug 2017) Mr B Farr (Appointed 20 May2020) Mrs G Ware (Appointed 15 Feb 2023)
Accountants:
Stephen Kent and Co, Chartered Accountants, 456 Gower Road, Killay, Swansea, SA2 7AL
Structure, Governance and Management
Grace Church Swansea is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered in August 2017. Registered Charity Number: 1174245.
Grace Church Swansea leadership have responsibility for the recruitment and appointment of Trustees of the Charity. They are responsible for identifying potential individuals with appropriate ethos and skills for the position. This is then discussed with the existing appointed Trustees. A consensus must be found to appoint. All existing and new Trustees must agree with the Statement of Belief set out in our governing documents.
All newly appointed Trustees will undergo an orientation meeting with the Chair of the Trustees to brief them on their duties and responsibilities as a Trustee, the decision making processes and the current financial position of the charity as set out in the latest published accounts. Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate training events where these will help them carry out their roles and responsibilities effectively.
The Trustees fulfil their legal obligations on behalf of the Charity, aiming to meet at least four times a year.
Charity Trustees:
Byron Measday
Claire McCarthy-Reed
Donna Essery
Brian Farr
Gayle Ware
Church Leadership :
Byron Measday - Senior Leader
Sarah Measday
Emma Ball
Charlotte Whitcombe Small Group Leadership:
Emma Ball
Charlotte Whitcombe
Adam McCarthy-Reed Chloe Measday
Employees:
Chloe Measday (Resigned Jan 2024)
Objectves and actvites
Grace Church Swansea exists to welcome as many people as possible into Church community, in order for them to learn more about the Christian faith and become passionate followers of Jesus. We welcome people just as they are, no pretence, no masks, just real life - with all its mess and challenges.
Sunday Gatherings
For several years now we have been meeting at the local Scouts Hall, Clase, where we hired a weekly space on Sunday afternoons for us to come together for worship, teaching, friendship and support. These times are important for us to share vision and purpose with the church family and for us to keep learning and exploring more about the life Jesus has called us to live together.
Pleasingly, we were able to move into our newly refurbished Church building just in time to celebrate Christmas 2023.
2024 has been a great year of settling into our new Church building, and being able to adapt and increase our Church and community engagement with our new fixed space. We are very grateful to God for his provision every step of the way in obtaining the money and skills, in order to transform the building for our community.
Small Groups
In addition to meeting together on a Sunday, we also meet together weekly in each other’s homes. These meetings provide greater opportunities for us to get to know each other, to share life together, to stand side by side, to encourage and pray for one another. Together we explore the Bible and the teachings of Jesus in order that we feel equipped and empowered to follow Him in our daily lives.
Social Gatherings
Relationships are really important to us at Grace Church. We want to share life with people, the good times and the challenging times. To encourage the development of great friendships we have regularly organised social times for church family and friends to come together to be able to talk and have fun. This year we have been able to adapt and increase what we can do as we now have a permanent building that we can use whenever suits, instead of renting places on Sundays and for events. We’ve also linked with Purple Elephant Coffee Shop which runs from the Church building that we work in partnership with, to put on community events and where people can gather socially 5 days a week. We’ve able to do all the favourite events we love and have continued from through the years including men’s breakfasts and ladie’s evenings, crafts sessions, fundraising events and a conference or two.
Community Projects
Another important way of us building strong relationships is by serving together. Clase is an amazing community full of life and spirit. Being part of this community and serving the individuals and families that live there is central in our purposes and objectives as a Church. 2024 was another year full of activity and we were able to embrace being family together and serving the community we love, Clase.
Much of the planning of the following activities was led by our former Community Development Worker, Chloe Measday. Chloe stepped down from the role in January to pursue the running of the Coffee Shop inside the Church building. During the year Chloe has continued to build on the amazing community relationships already established. Chloe has helped us to bring the community together in the Coffee shop setting, in order to raise funds for charities, and for the continued church renovation project, and also to serve the local community. She has also headed up a great small team of volunteers, together making these things possible. A massive thank you to each and every one of you for giving up your time, using your gifts and talents, and coming together to bless others. Without you all, none of this would have been be possible.
We as a team have created space for conversations and relationships to form. We have seen many new people come along to our events, as well as regulars who really know us now, and are excited to bring their family along. We have continued to do similar events as before, which we know work, and have adapted them to fit in our new space, as well as continuing to hire the community centre for larger events like Messy Church. We were all very excited in particular to run our Easter Messy Church and Egg Hunt event, and it was yet again a great success and continues to be our most attended event.
We continued with Messy Church events throughout the year and our Coffee mornings. We also celebrated world events with the Community such as the Olympics. These events all continue to bring out a variety of community members. Many who have attended have given us great unprompted feedback throughout, including they felt the events had a warm community feel, that their families had a lot of fun and that they were grateful for free activities on their doorsteps. We ran these events both in the Church and in the Community Centre. We have had lots of positive comments about how great it is to see the Church transformed for the community. Many generations stay and live in Clase, and remember the building from its former years as a Church from it being built in the 50’s.
We continued with our kids group called G-Force. G-Force has been wonderful throughout the year with around 15 children attending weekly. We have seen amazing relationships also form with the parents of these children and those families are now all mostly regulars at every event we put on. Some of our children out-grew the group this year as they started comp in the September.
The Church has also organised fundraising events to help raise funds for our building renovations, and charities like Macmillan Cancer support. We did a Christmas Fair, Quizzes, Welsh parties, a book club, menopause group, craft and knitting groups, Chinese cooking courses, and more. These are organised in partnership with Chloe at the Coffee Shop.
Below is a table of community events we have run or supported throughout 2024.
| Date: | Event: | Organised by: |
Venue: | No of volunteers: | No of attendees: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4th | G-Force | GC | Church | 4 | 6 |
| Feb 1nd | G-Force | GC | Church | 4 | 8 |
| March 2nd | Welsh Party | GC | Church | 6 | 45 |
| Mar 7nd | G-Force | GC | Church | 4 | 12 |
| April 4th | G-Force | GC | Church | 4 | 10 |
| March 21st | Menopause café | GC | Church | 1 | 10 |
| March 29th | Easter Messy Church and Egg hunt |
GC | Community Centre/ Park/ Church |
8 | 50 |
| April 18th ~~a~~ |
Menopause cafe ~~GO~~ |
GC ~~GO~~ |
Church ~~GO~~ |
1 | 8 |
| May 2nd | G-Force | GC | Church | 4 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7th | Support hub | GC | Cofee Shop | 2 | |
| May 9th | Chinese cooking | GC | Church | 2 | 20 |
| May 16th | Menopause cafe | GC | Church | 1 | 7 |
| May 23rd | Book Club | GC | Church | 2 | 10 |
| June 4th | Support hub | GC | Cofee Shop | 2 | |
| June 6th | G-Force | GC | Church | 4 | 8 |
| June 13th | Chinese cooking | GC | Church | 2 | 24 |
| June 20th | Menopause café | GC | Church | 1 | 4 |
| June 27th | Book Club | GC | Church | 2 | 11 |
| July 2nd | Support hub | GC | Cofee Shop | 2 | |
| July 4th | G-Force | GC | Church | 4 | 3 |
| July 11th | Chinese cooking | GC | Church | 2 | 22 |
| July 18th | Menopause cafe | GC | Church | 1 | 4 |
| July 20th | Summer Fair | Purple Elephant |
Church | 4 | 100 |
| July 25th | Book Club | GC | Church | 2 | 13 |
| Aug 1st | G-Force | GC | Church | 4 | 4 |
| Aug 6th | Support hub | GC | Cofee Shop | 2 | |
| Aug 15th | Menopause cafe | GC | Church | 1 | 5 |
| Aug 22nd | Book Club | GC | Church | 2 | 14 |
| Sept 3rd | Support hub | GC | Cofee Shop | 2 | |
| Sept 5th | G-Force | GC | Church | 4 | 8 |
| Sept 19th | Menopause cafe | GC | Church | 1 | 4 |
| Sept 26th | Book Club | GC | Church | 2 | 12 |
| Oct 1st | Support hub | GC | Cofee Shop | 2 | |
| Oct 3rd | G-Force | GC | Church | 4 | 10 |
| Oct 5th | Macmillan Cofee morning |
Purple Elephant |
Church | 5 | 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10th | Chinese cooking | GC | Church | 2 | 20 |
| Oct 17th | Menopause cafe | GC | Church | 1 | 6 |
| Oct 24th | G-Force light party | GC | Church | 4 | 15 |
| Oct 23rd | Quiz | GC | Church | 4 | 40 |
| Oct 24th | Book Club | GC | Church | 2 | 12 |
| Nov 5th | Support hub | GC | Cofee Shop | 2 | |
| Nov 14th | Chinese cooking | GC | Church | 2 | 18 |
| Noc 21st | Menopause cafe | GC | Church | 1 | 4 |
| Nov 28th | Book Club | GC | Church | 2 | 14 |
| Nov 30th | Christmas fair | Purple Elephant |
Church | 5 | 100 |
| Dec 3rd | Support hub | GC | Cofee Shop | 2 | |
| Dec 5th | G-Force | GC | Church | 3 | 9 |
| Dec 7th | Messy Church | GC | Community Centre |
8 | Cancelled due to bad weather |
| Dec 10th | Chinese cooking | GC | Church | 2 | 26 |
| Dec 11th | Church Meal | GC | Toby Carvery | 1 | 45 |
| Dec 18th | Christmas party | Purple Elephant |
Church | 4 | 65 |
| Dec 22nd | Carol Service | GC | Church | 6 | 60 |
Other actvites:
We have maintained excellent links within the community through supporting and volunteering within Clase. The Church has remained linked with all the local schools including: Clase primary, Pen-y-bryn, Bishop Vaughan Comprehensive and Tan-y-Lan. We let them know about events we have on to share with the community and vice versa. We also have links with some amazing local partners including Clase Community Cwtch family centre, Clase Community centre where we host many events, local shops and residents, our local community councillors and assembly member, housing associations, local area coordinators, Clase scouts, Christians against poverty, other local Churches and much more!
Financials:
For the period of January 2024 to December 2024, our accounts have been pre pared by Stephen Kent and Co, Chartered Accountants, Swansea.
During this period Grace Church Swansea, received a total of £21667 of donations towards its charitable purpose.
Grace Church Swansea continued to sponsor a little girl through Compassion, and made donations to, World Horizon Uk, and Christian Aid, giving a total of £904 towards these charities for 2024.
The Church received a total of £22900 of grants for the refurbishment of the church building.
At the end of the financial period, 31st December 2024, the balance was £33994 of funds to carry forward into the next financial year, all funds are currently unrestricted.
Byron Measday
Chair of Trustees
Registered Charity Number.. 1174245 Grace Church Swansea Unaudited Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024
Grace Church Swansea Accountants & Business Advisors Report to Grace Church Swansea on the Unaudited Financial Information of Grace Church Swansea For the year ended 31 December 2024 As described on the statement of financial position, the trustees of the charity are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements lof the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the statement of fi'nancial aclivilies, statement of financial position and the related notes. You consider thal the charity is exempl from an audit under the Charities Act 2011. In accordance with your instructions we have compiled these financial statements in order lo assist you to fulfil or statutory responsibilities, from the accounting records and from information and explanations supplied to us. Slephen Kent and Company Ltd 456 Gower Road Killay Swansea SA2 7AL
Grace Church Swansea Statement of Financial Activities As at 31 Dember 2024 2024 2023 Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Total Funds Income and endowments Donations and legacies Total income 21 Expendlture Expenditure on raising funds-. Costs of raising don£tions and legacies Expendtture on charitable activities Total expenditure 904 904 967 J2 Other operatlng income 21,872 21,872 194 Net (expendlturelllncome and net movement In funds Q21 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 43408 Total funds carried forward The staternenl of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
Grace Church Swansea Statement of Financial Position As at 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Flxed assets Tangible fixed assets 42,3S5 26,468 Current assets Cash al bank and in hand 33,994 18,425 Creditors: amounts falllng due within one year (1.910} (1,485) Net current assets 16 940 Total assets less current liabllltles Funds of the charity Unreslricted funds Total charity funds These fnancial statements were approved by the board of trustees and aulhorised for issue on and are signed on behalf of the board by.. Gayle Ware Treasurer
Grace Church Swansea Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024 1. General information The charity is a public benefil entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is 46 Rhodfa'r Eos, Cwmrhydyceirw, Swansea, SA6 6SW. 2. Ststement of compllance These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporling Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,, Ihe Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordan wilh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011. 3. Accountlng policies Basis of preparatlon The fi'nancial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fairvalue through income and expenditure. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity. Going concern There are no malerial uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue. Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affecl the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed lo be reasonable under the circumstances. Fund accountlng Unrestricted fvnds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes. Incoming resources All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entillement has passed lo the charity,. il is probable that Ihe economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied lo particular categories of income.. Income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement to the gift, receipt is probable and its amount can be rneasured reliably.
Grace Church Swansea Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024 Legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and entillemenl is established. Income from donated goods is measured al the fair value of the goods unless this is impractical to measure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cosl to the (Jonor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and services are recognised in Ihe accounls when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounls are included fof the contribution of gener31 volunteers. Income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised wilh the delivery of the ontracted service. This is classified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requirement for rt to be spent on a particular purpose and returned if unspent, in which case il may be regarded as restricted. Resources expended Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates.. Expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events, non-charitable trading activities. and the sale of donated goods. Expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and cost5 relating to the 8overnance of the cha rity apportioned to charitable activities. Other expenditure includes all expenditure Ihat is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities. All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a sinEle activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis. 4. Trustee remuneration and expenses No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees.
Grace Church Swansea Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 l. General Information Grace Church Swansea is a public benefit entity and a registered tharity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The registered office is 46 Rhodfa'r Eos, Cwmrhydyceirw, Swansea, SA6 6SW. 2. Accounting Policies 2. 1. Basls of Preparation of Financlal Statements The prlnclple aecounting policles are summarised below. They have been applled conslstently throughout this year and Ibst. 2.2. Tanglble Flxed Assets and Depreclatlon Tangible fixed assets are measure(J at ¢05t less accumulated depreciètion and any acojmulated Impalrment losse5. Depreciation Is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less Ihelr estimated residual value. over thelr expected useful lives on the following bases.. Fixture5 & Filting5 20% SL 3. Tangible As$et$ Lattd & Property Leasehold Fixture5 & Flttlngs Total Cost As at l January 2024 Additions Disposals 22,268 10,862 8,000 9,031 (3,000) 14,031 30,268 19,893 {3,000) As at 31 December 2024 33,130 47,161 Qepre¢latlon As at l January 2024 Provided during the period Disposals 3.800 2,806 11,8001 3,800 2,806 (1,800) As at 31 December 2024 4,806 4,806 Net Book Value As at 31 December 2024 33,130 9,225 42,355 As at l January 2024 22,268 4,200 26,468 Page 6
Grace Church Swansea Trading Income Statement For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 2024 2023 TURNOVER Donations Hire of Building Donation for oven 18,492 813 2,372 17,834 21,677 21,677 17,834 17,834 GROSS PROFIT Admlnlstrative Expenses Wages and salaries Employer5 pensions Stsff training Light and heat Water rates Repairs, renewals and malntenance Insurance Advertising and marketin9 costs Community Events Telephone & Internet Accountancy fees Legal & Professional fees Bank charges Charitsble donations Other offlce costs Depreciation of fixtures and httings 390 20 8,790 120 182 15551 301 551 408 2,521 2,605 2,079 82 1,009 S28 514 99 424 269 83 904 423 J70 150 967 135 2.806 1,600 (12,518) 115.OS7) other Operatin9 Income Grant Income 21,400 21,400 OPERATING PROFIT 30,559 2, 777 Proflt on d15P05al of tangible fixed a55ets 300 300 Other Fnterest recelvable and similar income Bank interest ieceivable 172 194 172 194 PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 31.031 2,971 Page 7