CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1st January 2023 to 31st Dernber 2023 Charity name: New Life Community Church, Tonyrefail Charity registration number: 1174521 Objectives and Activities SORP referen Summary ofthe purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document Para 1.17 To advance the Christian faith in Tonyrefail and in other parts of the UK or the World, as the Trustees may from time to time see fft. To help relieve sickness and financial hardship and to help promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or ServIS of any kind including the provision of counselling and support as and when required. To advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think frt. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the actNities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 The Church hosts a HUB (Helping- Uniting-Building) session four times a week- this is a communty outreach where free cooked breakfast along with tealcoffee is available. The Hub is a friendly environment and is openly available to the public, especially those that are vulnerable, homeless and isolated. For those suffering hardship we distribute food hampers etc NLCC is 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. NLCC is part of the Period Dignity project where Free Sanitary Products are available for the community. In March 2023, NLCC hosted for 3 months a Zero Waste Sho which was
run by the Tonyrefail and District Chamber of Trade and was available for the community. In April 2023, NLCC were delighted to be a part of the Tonyrefail Music Festival, the fooffall through the Church on this day was fantastic. In May 2023, Rhondda Cynon Taff started a weekly Work Club session hosted at NLCC providing free support for anyone looking for work- this has been, and continues to be, a great success. In June 2023, Citizens Advice started holding monthly drop in sessions at NLCC. In July 2023, a Budgeting and Planning Finances Course was held at NLCC, where members of the community attended. In Dernber 2023 we held a Community Candle Lit Christmas Carol Servi where the Tonyrefail Ladies Choir were our special guests. The church was full on this evening and everyone had a great time. In Dember 2023, NLCC were part of Operation Christmas Child, a fantastic organisation which enables children to each have a gift for Christmas. In 2023 we financially supported Community Action for Mercy (CAM) Rwanda, and we also sponsor a child from CAM Rwanda. 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 whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefft Para 1.18 It is intended that all Trustees will attend a seminarlread relevant infonnation regarding their responsibilities as issued by the Charity Commission on Public benefits and continue to receive updates. Trustees training is in the process of being or anised. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making The policy for grant making or financial beneficiaries is undertaken by the Leadershi and the Trustees.
Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 There is no financial programme related investment as the only investment the Charity wishes to make is in changed lives, in helping our community to realise their potential, wellbeing and contribution to societ in eneral. All of the above is only made possible because of the body of volunteers the Church has to hand, to accommodate such activities and partnering with other Agencies. Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 Other Achievements and Performance SORP reference Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, identifying the differen the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 The funding that we have received this year for the Breakfast Hub has allowed us to provide free breakfast to our community. We open the Church to the most vulnerable. These include ex-offenders, those struggling with addiction, unemployed, lonely and isolated. Some of them say that rf it wasn't for the cooked breakfast, they would not have a hot meal or sometimes any meal that day. Most people visit our hub, not only for a hot meal, but to socialise and connect with others. Demand over the year has grown, especially with the cost of living crisis, seeing at least 3040 people every day. We buy our produce locally and are, therefore making a difference to local business owners. Out of the grant funding we were able to purchase laptops to be able to provide support with employment and training. We work with partner agencies who provide Work Club, Citizens Advice, skills development and training sources. We also partner with agencies who offer support for those struggling with addiction - Barod and Challenge Valleys. We run throughout the year, supporting many people throughout the winter season with a hot meal, hot refreshments and winter items to support. We offer a warm, welcome environment and a safe space.
A case study undertook by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council worked out an approximate social value that has been created by the Breakfast Hub being open of £545,000.00. Amongst its many other community-based activities, NLCC successfully runs a Food Pantry which is again accessible to all members of the community. All the food in our pantry is donated locally by church members and local community. We offer not only food but toiletries and sanitary products as well. The financial support given to CAM Rwanda has made a real difference to the lives of the Teen Mothers and their children as they daily attend the Early Development Centre where they are taught and fed. Lives are being changed across the world due to this financial support. NLCC also sponsor a child from CAM Rwanda, we believe we are transforming the life of this young girl and her family with the financial support she reIveS. The church is growing in its impact on our community, this is evident in the amount of people who come in. 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 accom lishments. Additional inforniation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against Para 1.41 NLCC has successfully run for another year, objectives set achieving the objectives set out ie helping the community and seeing lives transfomied. 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 nomially attend church/who are unable to get to church due to ill health etc. Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 NIA Investment performan against objectives Para 1.41 NIA
Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Amount of reserves held Para 1.21 Please see attached accounts for 2023. Para 1.22 Currently the Charity has no policies on reserves Para 1.22 NIA Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 NIA Details of fvnd materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concem Para 1.24 None Para 1.23 New Lrfe Community Church is viable and has no uncertainties about the Charty continuing as a going concern. Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity's principal Para 1.47 The Charity's principal source of funds sources of funds (including comes from its membership with 100A of any fundraising) their incomes tithed to the Church. Many members also sign up for 'gift aid,. Further funding is reiVed from freewill offerings and public donations. Funding has supported and enabled the activities and objectives of this Charity thus affording NLCC to be a valuable tool within the Community- we are in the Communty for the Communty. Investment policy and objectives including any . social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 NIA A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 None Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of goveming document (trust deed. ro al charter How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association CIO Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Constitution Para 1.25 cio Para 1.25 Elected and appointed by the Church Leadership and noted by the membership at an Annual General Meeting. Additlonal Inforniation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures Para 1.51 adopted for the induction and All Trustees will receive training on induction training of trustees or ongoing training opportunities. The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Policies are under constant review and if necessary, updated annually. Organisational structure is made up of the Pastor and Church Elders who are responsible for the 'spiritual and practical, application of the church. The Trustees are responsible for the general govemance of the Church, and are mindful of Charity Law and its application to the Church, which involves CRBIDBS checks on stsff 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 related parties Para 1.51 All known as Partners and we all work closely together. Other
Reference and Administrative details New Life Communit Church Ton Chari name Other name the chari uses istered chari number Charity's principal address refail 1174521 New Lrfe Community Church Mill Street Tonyrefail Porth CF39 8AB Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole year Tnjstee name Office (if any) Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (rf an Helen Owen Pastor Membership Membership Membership Membership Membership Membership Membership Joanna Evans Emest Banwell Gareth Evans Rebecca Thapa Tracey Ackerman Frank Mizzi 26.09.2023 26.09.2023 Co rate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name rtwasa roved NIA Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole ear NIA Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects N/A
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Additional infomiation (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke NIA ersonnel details Other o tional information Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) L&_ Full name(s) Posltion (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Joanna Louise Evans Ernest Banwell Trustee Trustee Date 17th October 2024
CHARITY COMMISSION 'JY*ibJ Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees/membeis of Challly Name )e4J l) Ce c[cl , E]llUFJE4 On accounts for the year ended charity no (if any) Set out on pages (remember to Include Ihe page numbers ol addlllonal sheets) Respertive responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the piepaiation of the accounts. The charity's tiustees 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 iesponsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the chaiities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Difections given by the charity Commission (undei section 145(5)(b) of the chaiities Act), and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's statement My examination was cairied out in accoidance with general Diiections given by the charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts piesented with those iecoids. It also includes consideiation of any unusual iteffls or dlsclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the tiustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be iequired in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whethei the accounts present a 'tiue and fail, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examinerfs statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention (other than that disclosed below"): (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any mateiial respect, the requirements: to keep accounting iecords in accordance with section 130 of the charities Act; to p(epare accounts which accord with the accounting recoids and comply with the accounting iequirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be leached. ' pleos elete the words in the biockets if they do not opply. Signed Date Name IFto Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any) Addiess i L. Po Lftrl A C AJotsJ Irf Lft IIL4 0 KJ .frk4D. IER March 2012
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examoner needs to highlight material problems Give here brief details of any items that Ihe examinef wishes to disclose '.1 l j IA.) .')[ 11 Ill IF, (,sPI) I IER March 2012
bg1'194 411,1110 Irip 9rfJ Iii eèiii New Life Community Church Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from I i()cl 0110112023 To 3111212023 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted l Restricted funds funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ Endowment funds to the nearest £ Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts Tithes & Offerin 23,434 23,434 21,253 Grants l Grft Aj'd 8,320 Grants / Donab'ons HUB 22,525 22,525 Donab'ons Received 438 438 747 Credits / Refunds Hall Hire 3,275 3,275 Sub total 49,671 49,671 30,321 A2 Asset and investment sales, etc. 49.671 49,671 30.321 A3 Payments Overheads & Ex nses 16,673 16,673 13,504 Charitable Donations 1,000 Wa es&Tax 13,147 13,147 13.328 ndrture HUB 9,654 9,654 Sub total 39,474 39,474 27,832 A4 Asset and investment purchases, etc. Total payments 39,474 39,474 27,832 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds 10,197 10,197 2,489 A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 4,538 4,538 2,048 14,735 14,735 4,537
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrlcted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Categories Details eJnuo?JG d,n6rnyi>q bn . Iq B1 Cash funds Bank Account 14,735 Total cash funds 14,735 (agree balances with recelpts and payments account(8)) OK OK OK Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ None Fund to which asset belon Current value tional Details Cost (optlonal) B3 Investment assets None Fund to which asset belon Current value nal Details Cost (optlonal) B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use rational Emer enc Fund to whlch relates Amount due tlonal) When due tlonal Details B5 Llabilitles Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of approval . CL/Ah/ ( ]10