2022-12-31-accounts

						SORP reference
Summary		ofthe purposes			of		To	advance the Christian faith in Tonyrefail
the charity		as set out		in its			and in other parts ofthe UK orthe World,
governing		document					as the Trustees may from time to time see
							fit.
							To	help relieve sickness and financial
							hardship and to help promote and preserve
							good health by the provision offunds,
							goods or services of any kind including		the
							provision ofcounselling and support as		and
							when required.
							To	advance education in such ways and in
							such parts ofthe United Kingdom or the
							world as the Trustees from time to time
							may think fit.
Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those						Para 1.17and 119	~	The Church hosts a HUB (Helping- Uniting-Building) session four times	a
purposes		for the public						week —this is a community outreach
benefit,	in	particular,		the				where free cooked breakfast along with
activities,		projects	or					tea/coffee is available. The Hub is a
services	identified		in	the				friendly environment and is openly
accounts.								available to the public, especially those
								that are vulnerable, homeless and
								isolated.
							~	Forthose suffering hardship we
								distribute food hampers etc
							~	The Church also works alongside Focal
								Point Community shop in alleviating
								poverty and helping families in crisis
							~	In May 2022, we launched the Alpha
								course. The Alpha course is an
								evangelistic course which seeks to
								introduce the basics ofthe Christian
								faith through a series oftalks and
								discussions. It is described by its
								organisers as "an opportunity to explore
								the meaning of life". This saw a
								number of o letake rt.

				~	NLCC hosted an Energy Adviser on	a
					few occasions at one ofthe Hub
					sessions who was available to speak	to
					members ofthe public about any
					energy worries/queries they had.
				~	NLCC also hosted the Communities	for
					Work team who were available to help
					those coming in with advice/help on
					training, jobs, CV writing etc
				~	An Adult Safeguarding Training Level 2
					course was held at NLCC where over
					30people attended. Also, an Allergen
					Awareness Training course and an
					Emergency First Aid Training course
					was held at NLCC which was open to
					anyone to sign up for.
				~	In October 2022 NLCC became a
					registered Warm Welcome Space,
					enabling people to come in to the
					church and to have a free breakfast,
					free Wi-Fi and stay warm in a safe and
					friendly environment.
				~	In December 2022 we held our first
					Community Candle Lit Christmas Carol
					Service where the Tonyrefail Ladies
					Choir were our special guests. The
					church was full on this evening and
					everyone had a great time.
				~	The objective is to impact every life,
					every street, to see Community
					Transformation for the better, seeing
					Tonyrefail taking its strategic place in
					the Valleys.
Statement		confirming	1 are 1.18	It is intended that all Trustees will attend		a
whether	the trustees have			seminar/read relevant information
had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity				regarding their responsibiTities as issued by the Charity Commission on Public benefits
Commission		on public		and continue to receive updates.
benefit

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				SORP reference
Policy on	grant making			Para 1.38	The policy for grant making or financial
					beneficiaries is undertaken by the
					Leadership and the Trustees.
Policy on	social investment			Para 1.38	There is no financial programme related
including	program		related		investment as the only investment the
investment					Charity wishes to make is in changed lives,
					in helping our community to realise their
					potential, wellbeing and contribution to
					society in general.
Contribution		made	by	Para 1.38	All ofthe above is only made possible
volunteers					because ofthe body ofvolunteers the
					Church has to hand, to accommodate such

			SORP reference
Summary	ofthe main		Para 120	Amongst its many other community-based
achievements		ofthe charity,		activities, NLCC successfully runs a
identifying	the	difference the		Foodbank. To be able to help people in
charity's	work	has made to		their time ofneed is a privilege.
the circumstances ofits
beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a				The church is growing in its impact on our community, this is evident in the amount of
whole.				people who come through the doors
				Monday —Thursday to our HUB mornings.
				It's an honour to be able to open our doors
				and also partner with other agencies who
				have come on board in the last year.
				The Pastor, Leadership Team and Trustees
				are very happy with the service given to the
				public within our community and look
				forward to many more years of being able
				to carry out such accomplishments.

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Achievements			against		Para 1.41	NLCC has successfully		run for another
objectives		set				year, achieving the objectives			set out ie
						helping the	community	and seeing lives
						transformed.	Our church services have
						gone from strength to		strength	as we
						continue to	meet in person and also
						continue to	live stream	our Sunday morning
						service, meaning we are able			to reach
						those that would not normally			attend
						church/who	are unable	to get	to church due
						to ill health	etc.
Performance			offundraising		Para 1.41	N/A
activities	against objectives
set
Investment		performance			Para 1.41	N/A
against objectives
Other

Financial Review
Review ofthe charity's			Para 1.21	Please see attached				accounts			for2022.
financial position at the	end
ofthe riod
Statement explaining the			Para 1.22	Currently		the Charity			has no policies on
policy for holding reserves				reserves
stating why they are held
Amount ofreserves held			Para 1.22	N/A
Reasons for holding zero			Para 1.22	N/A
reserves
Details offund materially		in	Para 1.24	None
deficit
Explanation ofany			Para 1.23	New Life		Community			Church		is	viable and
uncertainties about the				has no uncertainties				about the Charity
charity continuing as a going				continuing		as	a going		concern.
concern
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The charity's principal			Para 1.47	The Charity's			principal		source		offunds
sources offunds (including				comes from its membership						with 10%of
any fundraising)				their incomes			tithed to the Church.
				Many members also				sign up		for 'gift aid'.
				Further funding			is received from					freewill
				offerings		and public donations.
				Funding	has supported				and enabled the
				activities		and objectives ofthis Charity thus
				affording		NLCC to be			a valuable			tool within
				the Community			—we	are in the Community
				for the Community.
Investment policy and			Para 1.46	N/A
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
A description ofthe principal
risks facing the charity
Other

Trustee selection methods	Trustee selection methods	Trustee selection methods	Trustee selection methods	Para 125	Elected and appointed by the Church	Elected and appointed by the Church
including	details ofany				Leadership and noted by the membership
constitutional		provisions	e.g.		at an Annual General Meeting.
election to post or name			of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
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Policies	and	procedures		Para 1.51	All Trustees must receive training on
adopted	for the induction				induction or ongoing training opportunities.
and training oftrustees
The charity's		organisational		Para 1 51	Policies are under constant review and if
structure	and	any wider			necessary, updated annually.
network	with	which the
charity works					Organisational structure is made up	ofthe
					Pastor and Church Elders who are
					responsible for the 'spiritual and practical'
					application ofthe church.
					The Trustees are responsible for the
					general governance ofthe Church,	and are
					mindful of Charity Law and its application		to
					the Church, which involves CRB/DBS
					checks on staff members who work	with
					vulnerable people.
					NLCC is very closely involved with
					community transformation and works
					alongside other Agencies in relieving
					poverty and self-worth.
					The Trustees along with the general
					membership are continually looking	at
					major risk factors and implementing	system
					procedures to manage such risks.
Relationship		with any		Para 1.51	All known as Partners and we all work
related parties					closely together.
Other

Chari	name			New Life Communit	Church Ton refail
Other name the chari			uses
Re istered charit		number		1174521
Charity's	principal	address		New Life Community	Church
				Mill Street
				Tonyrefail
				Porth
				CF398AB

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	T~lcash funds
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B2Other monetary assets
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B3Inveshnent assets
	Details	Fwd towweh	asset ~t~)			ArraN value
B4Assets retained for the
charity's cwn use
		Fund to which		Amourt	due	When due (opdonsl)
	Details	Sebalty relates		twd)wd)
B5Uahaities
Signed by one or two hostess on behalf ofal the tmstees			Print )dame			Date ofapproval
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