2025-03-31-accounts - Bedwas Pentecostal Church

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HOPE CHURCH BEDWAS

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REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025

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C Management Services 69 Velindre Road Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2TF

HOPE CHURCH BEDWAS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025

CHARITY INFORMATION

Trustees: Bryan Elliott Darren Miller Jenes Nedunchezian (from 1[st] December 2024) Michael Screen Charitable position: Registered Charity number 1175336

Governing Document: CIO Foundation Constitution dated 24[th] October 2017

Address for correspondence: Hope Church Bedwas The Crescent Bedwas Caerphilly CF83 8AG

Independent Examiner:

Paul Burnell ACMI C Management Services 69 Velindre Road Whitchurch CARDIFF CF14 2TF

Bankers:

Co-operative Bank 16-17 High Street Cardiff CF10 1AX

	CONTENTS
		Page
Charity Information		2
Trustee Report		3-4
Independent Examiners Report		5
Statement of Financial Activities		6
Statement of Assets and Liabilities		7
Notes to the Accounts		8

HOPE CHURCH BEDWAS

RFEPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2025

The Trustees have pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts for the year to 31st March 2025.

Objects of the Charity

Objects

The objects of the Church (“the Objects”) are for the benefit of the public:

(a) to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time may think fit;
(b) to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, good or services of any kind including the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time think fit;
(c) to advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time may think fit.

Structure, Governance and Management

Bedwas Pentecostal Church (aka Hope Church), a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, is governed by a board of trustees, appointed for a period of no more than three years by a properly convened meeting of the board of trustees. Trustees will meet at least four times per year to make decisions regarding the structure, governance, financial operations, and other relevant business.

The income of Hope Church is comprised of charitable giving by individuals and organisations, either by monthly standing order, regular donations at weekly worship services, or individual, “one off” donations, and grants from interested entities (be they government, lottery, business, or otherwise).

Responsibilities of the Trustees

Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each accounting year which give a true and fair view of the state of the charity and of its income and expenditure for the year.

We are required to:

Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
State whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts
Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business

We are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. We also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity and to take reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities.

Our Aims and Objectives

Hope Church seeks to promote and establish community education, welfare, service and strength through the preaching and teaching of the Christian faith. Hope Church desires that all people hear the message of Jesus Christ and have the opportunity to engage with God. The church also aims to serve its local community through education, service projects, and initiatives made available to all, regardless of faith background.

Activities this last year

Ministry continues apace at Hope Church in Bedwas. Children’s activities have grown, with our Holiday Club growing and a monthly, child-forward, family service being a highlight of our offerings. Mike and Anita James have also strengthened our working relationship with local schools and childrens’ groups.

Hope Church is preparing for a change of leadership, as Pastor Jenes Samuel is wrapping up his Minister in Training programme with Assemblies of God Great Britain. We will have a transition service in May when the change will be made official.

We continued our support of The Starfish Alliance and their main programme for area looked-after children called Starfish KIDS Camp. Several fundraisers were held, including a nighttime climb of Snowden Mountain and Christmas craft event.

Public Benefit requirement

In planning the activities the Trustees have applied the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit in December 2008.

Financial Review

Finances are reviewed at each trustee meeting, with an annual review of accounts to be carried out at the end of year and submitted to the Charities Commission.

Plans for Future Periods

Hope Church is continuing to provide worship services and community programs, and we will continue supporting missions work at home and abroad.

Independent Examiner

Paul Burnell of C Management Services was appointed as the organisation’s independent examiner during the year.

This Report was approved by the Trustees on 14[th] January 2026 and is signed on their behalf by

Bryan Elliott

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF

HOPE CHURCH BEDWAS

I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31[st] March 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 7.

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(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 you as 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.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 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 reached.

Paul Burnell

Paul Burnell ACMI 14[th] January 2026 For and on behalf of:

C Management Services (trading name of C Mgmnt Services Ltd) 69 Velindre Road

Cardiff CF14 2TF

HOPE CHURCH BEDWAS

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2025

Note RECEIPTS Receipts from generated funds 2 Receipts from charitable activities 3 Other receipts 4 Interest received Total Receipts PAYMENTS Charitable activities 5 Total payments Net Receipts/(Payments) Transfers between funds Fund balances at 1st April 2024 Fund balances at 31stMarch 2025	Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total Funds 2025 £ Total Funds 2024 £ 39,878 - 39,878 33,308 - - - - - - - 5,875 248 - 248 229
	40,126 - 40,126 39,412
	35,880 - 35,880 36,447
	35,880 - 35,880 36,447
	4,246 - 4,246 2,965 - - - 29,673 - 29,673 26,708
	33,919 - 33,919 29,673

The notes on page 6 form part of these accounts.

HOPE CHURCH BEDWAS

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025

1. Fixed Assets

The value of assets owned are: Buildings Equipment 2. Bank & Cash Balances Cash at bank and in hand 3. Other Assets and Liabilities Assets Gift aid tax recovery not yet received Liabilities Unbilled fee for Independent Examination	Insurance Value 2025 2024 £ £ 356,109 345,402 42,580 42,580 398,689 387,982 2025 2024 £ £ 33,919 29,673 33,919 29,673 2025 2024 £ £ 8,775 10,488 8,775 10,488 150 120 150 120

The accounts were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf on 14[th] January 2026

Bryan Elliott

The notes on page 9 form part of these accounts.

HOPE CHURCH BEDWAS

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025

1. Accounting Policies

The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis with a statement of assets and liabilities

2. Voluntary receipts Gift Aid donations Other donations Tax recovered 3. Receipts from charitable activities Income 4. Other Receipts Grants Insurance claim 5. Charitable activities a. Direct Charitable Costs Salaries MInistry costs b. Support and Administration Premises running costs Administration and general expenses c. Grants Hardship support	Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2025 £ Total 2024 £ 18,225 - 18,225 16,875 15,492 - 15,492 13,940 6,161 - 6,161 2,493
	39,878 - 39,878 33,308
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	- - - -
	- - - - - - - 5,875
	- - - 5,875
	Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2025 £ Total 2024 £ 7,575 13,549 - - 7,575 13,549 7,200 14,481
	21,124 - 21,124 21,681
	12,442 - 12,442 11,653 2,314 - 2,314 3,113
	14,756 - 14,756 14,766
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	- - - -

6. Staff and Trustees

The charity has one part-time employed member of staff. Its activities are mainly carried out by volunteers

The Pastor, Jenes Neduchezian, who was appointed as a Trustee in December 2024, was employed and received payments totalling £7,575 in his capacity as Pastor of the church.

No remuneration or trustee expenses were paid to any other trustee during the year, nor to any person connected to them.