CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period 181 January 2024 to 3181 December 2024 From Charlty name: New Life Community Church, Tonyrefail Charity regl8tratlon number: 1174521 Objectives and Activlties SORP rnferen Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out In its goveming document To advance the Christian faith in Tonyrefail and in other parts of the UK or the World, as the Trustees May from tlme to time see frt. To help relleve sickness and finandal hardship and to help promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or servlces of any kind Including the provlslon of counselling and 8UPPOrt as and when required, To advance education in such ways and in such parts of the Unfted Klngdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fft. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the actlvrtles, projects or servlces Identif In the accounts. Para 1.17 8Th1 1.19 The Church hosts a HUB (Helping- Uniting-Building) session four times a week- thls is a communty outreach where free cooked breakfast along with tealcoffee is available. The Hub18 a friendty 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 receNe surplus food from a local supermarket which is available for anyone to call in to the Church to collect. NLCC Is a registered Warm Welcome Space, enabling people to come into the church and to have a free breakfast, free WI-FI and stay warm in a safe and friend environment.
.NLCC Is part of the Period Dlgnity project where Free Sanitsry Products are avallable for the community. Rhondda Cynon Taff hold a weekly Work Club sesslon hosted at NLCC providlng free support for anyone looklng for work. Thls has been, and contlnu88 to be, a great succes8. Cltlzens Advlce hold a monthly dropin 8es8lon at NLCC. In March 2024, we held an Easter Quiz night where member8 of the community came along and jolned wlth us. We then held a special 8ervlc8 on Easter Sunday. In May 2024, NLCC hosted a Cariad Communltles Ladle8 evenlng, which was a great tlme of ladie8 getting together to meet and chaL On 17th May 2024, NLCC hosted a Scams Awareness sesslon. This was a free sesslon and open to anyone to attend. On 14th June 2024, NLCC hosted a Food Hygiene Course. Thls was agaln a free course open to anyone to attend. On 17th September 2024, NLCC hosted Community Informatlon Popup Event. This wa8 a day where a range of community and voluntsry groups and organisations had Information 8tands, so members of the publlc could come In and find out more Infonnation from the groups that were there. On 5th December 2024, NLCC hosted Citizens Advice RCT Winter Roadshow. This was an opportunity to get practical advice, energy savlng tlps, and access support from local organlsations on how to keep your home warm and your energy bllls under control. In December 2024, NLCC were part of Operation Christmas Child, a fantastic organisation which enables children to each have a glft for Chrlstmas. NLCC contrlbuted 22 shoe boxe8 In total. In 2024 we flnanclally supported Communlty Actlon for Mercy (CAM) Rwanda, and we 8180 sponsor a child from CAM Rwanda. The objective 18 to impact every life, every stree( to see Communlty Transformatlon for the better, seelng Tonyrefail taking It8 8trategic place In the Valley8.
Statement confinning whether the trustees have had regard to the guldance issued by the Charty Commlssion on public benefit Par• 1.18 It is intended that all Trustees will attend a seminarlread relevant Infomiatlon regarding their responslbilities as issued by the Charty Commission on Public benefits and continue to recefrve updates. Trustees training is in the proces8 of being or anised Addltlonal Informatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to Include further statements where relevant about: SORP refer•nce Para 1.38 Policy on grant making The pollcy for grant making or financial beneficiarles18 undertaken by the Leadershl and the Trustees. There Is no financial programme related Investment as the only investment the Charity wishes to make is in changed Ilves, In helplng our communty to realise thelr potential, wellbeing and contribution to socie In eneral. All of the above is only made possible because of the body of volunteers the Church has to hand, to accommodate such actlvities and partnering with other Agencies. Pollcy on soclal Investment including program related investment Parn 1.38 Contributlon made by volunteers Para 138 Other Achievements and Performance SORP refefBnC• Summary of the main achievements of the charity. identrfying the difference the charitvs work has made to the drcumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 The grant 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 if 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 wrth others. Through the Hub we have been able to assist in making it possible for 2 of the Hub members to go to rehabilitstion, as they had come to the point of wanting to change their Ilves for the better and the first step for that was golng to rehab,
Demand over the year has grown, especially with the cost-of-livlng crisis, seelng at least 3040 people every day. We buy our produce locally and are therefore making a difference to local business owners. We previously purchased laptops from grants, and these are utilised to be able to provide support with employment and training. We work with partner agencies who provlde 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 envlronment and a safe space. Amongst its many other community-based actNities, NLCC successfully runs a Food Pantry which Is again accesslble to all members of the community. All the food In our pantry is donated locally by church members and local communlty. We offer not only food but toiletries and sanitary products as well. The financial support given to CAM Rwanda has rnade a real difference to the lives of the Teen Mothers and their children as they dally attend the Earfy Development Centre where they are taught and fed. Lives are being changed across the world due to this financial support. NLCC also sponsor a chlld from CAM Rwanda, we believe we are transfoming the life of thi8 young glrl and her family with the financial support she receives. The church Is growlng In its Impact on our communty, this Is evldent 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 Ilshments.
Addltlonal Informatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to Include further statements where relevant about: Achlevements agalnst Para 1.41 NLCC has successfully run for another year, objectlve8 Set achievlng 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 INe stream our Sunday moming service, meaning we are able to reach those that would not nornally attend churchlwho are unable to get to church due to ill health etc. Perf0mnCe of fundraising activities against objective8 set Para 1.41 NIA Investment performance against objectlves Para 1.41 NIA Other Financial Review Review of the charlty's financial position at the end of the riod Statement explaining the pollcy for holding reserves stating why they are held Amount of reserves held Para 1.21 Please see attached accounts for 2024. Para 122 Currently the Charity has no policies on reserves Para 1.22 NIA Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1,22 NIA Para 1,24 None Para 1.23 New Life Communty Church Is viable and has no uncertainties about the Charty contlnuing as a going concern. Addltlonal Informatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity's princlpal Para 1.47 The Charty'8 principal Source of funds sources of funds (including comes from its membership with 10 % of any fundraising) their incOS tithed to the Church. Many members also slgn up for'gift 81d'. Further funding 18 received from freewill offerings and public donations.
Funding has supported and enabled the actlvltle8 and objectives of this Charity thus affording NLCC to be a valuable tool within the Communty- we are in the Community for the Community. Investment policy and objectives Including any social investment policy adopted Parn 1.48 NIA A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.48 None Other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charty's trusts: Type of govemlng document ( trust deed. ro al charter) How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association. CIO) Trustee selection methods including deta61s 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 Constrtution Para 1.25 cio Para 1.25 Elected and appointed by the Church Leadership and noted by the membership at an Annual General Meeting. Additional inforniatlon (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 charfty works Para 1.51 Policles 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 'splrltual and practical, application of the church. The Trustee8 are responsible for the general governance of the Church and are mindful of Charity Law and it8 appllcation to the Church, which involves CRBIDBS checks on staff members who work with vulnerable le.
NLCC Is very closely involved with communty transformation and works alongside other Agencies In relieving poverty and self-worth. The Trustees along with the general membership are continualty 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 Admlnistrative details Chari name Other name the chari uses Re istered chari number Charity's principal address New Llfe Communi Church Ton refail 1174521 New Life Community Church Mill Street Tonyrefail Porth CF39 8AB Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustoo name Offlco (If any) Dat•9 act•d If not for whole year Namo of pernon (or body) •ntftled to appolnt trusts• (ff Helen Owen Joanna Evans Ernest Banwell Gareth Evans Rebecca Thapa Tracey Ackemian Frank Mizzi Pastor Membership Membership Membership Membership Membership Membership Member8hlp 181 January 24_1•1 October 24 Co orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Dlrnctor name ortwasa roved NIA
Name of trustees holdlng title to property belonging to the charity Trustee nam• Dates acted If not for whole ear NIA Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Descriptlon of the assets NIA held in thls capaclty Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charfty's objects NIA Details of arrangeThnts for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charty's own assets NIA Addlonal Inforniatlon (optlonal) Names and addresses of advlsers (Optlonal informatlon) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senlor staff members (Optional infomiatlon) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-dlscl0su of k ersonnel details NIA Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of the charlty's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretsry, Chalr, otc) Joanna Louise Evans Ernest Banwell Trustee Trustee Date 30th October 2025
NF.IV LIFF. COMMUNITY CHURCH INDEI)ENDFNT F.xAIIER's REPORT FOR I'HF I'EAR FNDED 3131 DECEMIIFR 2024 Independent Fxaminer's Report to the trustees of New Life Community Church. ChArlty' no. 1174521. Report to the Irustees Ncw Life Community Church of the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are sel out on pages I to 2. Responsibilities and basis of report I report to the trustees on my examination of Ihe accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 31 si Deccmbcr 2024. As the charity. trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance Ivith the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying oul my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed m), examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention. other than that disclosed beloiv. in connection with the examination which gives me cause lo believe that any malerial respect: accounting records w'ere not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Matters of concern There is a lack of control and bookkeeping regarding cash expenses. Receipts are kept but no system was put in place to keep track of spending and exact amount of cash in hand. Darre 77 Bute Treorchy RCT CF42 6AH FCCA trect 30 October 2025
N•w LH• Cornfflunlty Churnh ToTryr•laM Chwfty no. 1174521 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Recelpts and payments accounts For th• p•rlod from To CC16a 0110112024 3111212024 Section A Receipts and payments Unr••trlct•d R••tflct•d Endowm•nt nd• fund• lund• Io Il* f81 £ to th• n••r••t £ to th• n••r••t £ lo th• nw••l £ to th• n••r••l £ Totsl fund• A1 R•c•l 24367 23MJ4 CJf¥ts l ¢Jft 1.•47 •.•47 i Don•lcm HU8 10A79 10.479 21525 282 282 438 &275 Sub total 165 44.165 49.671 A2 Ass•t and Inv••tm•nt 44,165 44,165 49.671 A3 Paym•nts 14685 16,6n &Tax 13.811 13,616 13,147 12,997 Sub totsl 43,136 43.136 39,474 A4 Au•t and InvMlrn•nt purchas••. Totalpaym•nts 43,138 41136 39,474 N•t of f•1p/(payM•nts) A5 Trnnsf•rn b•(w••n fund• 1,029 1,029 10,197 A6 Ca•h fund• last y•ar •nd Cash funds th18 y•ar •nd 14,735 14,735 15,763 15,763 14,735 Pag• 1
Sectlon B Statement of a888t8 and Ilabllltles at the end of the perlod ouoiie Unr••trkt•d R••trlcl•d Endowm•nt Bank A¢¢ount Cmhknknd 16,0 730 . ££2a Total c•$h fvnds 1&783 Unr••trlct•d R••trlet•d ta nMrn•t £ Endovffli•nt Dotalls B2 (Xh•r mon•tary ag90ts Non• Detalls Fund to whkh Co•t (ortlonaD Cuff•nl v•lu• Non• Details Fund to whkh Co•1 {optkn•D cuff1 v•lu• 84 Ass•ts r•taln•d for th• charfty8 own us• r•tloft•l Dotalls Fund to whl¢h Jnourt du• B5 Uabllltl•s S*n•d ty w (x tru6lM• Th) Slgnature Prlnt Name Date of approval Lr Pag• 2