Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From. 1st April 2021 To 31st March 2022
Charity name: Glanrafon Evangelical Community Church
Charity registration number: 1177754
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The object of the Charity is by such means as are charitable to promote the Evangelical Christian faithand Evangelical Charitable institutions in Llangollen aforesaid and in particular to support, expand and develop the church financially and otherwise. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The organisation is a Church. Its main aims are : –to teach the Word of God ; to introduce people to the love of God, as shown through Jesus Christ, to encourage those who already know God's love to keep trusting,, and to demonstrate God's love in practical acts of kindness. The trustees have given the following description of the church's activities carried out to achieve this purpose: Sunday (10.15am The Lords Supper Monthly at present) 11am Morning worship 11.30am Sunday School 6.00pm Evening Service Wednesday: 7.30pm Prayer and Bible Study Saturday: 10.30- 3.30Bookshopopen Despite the Pandemic. We are now looking to restart our visits toa number of localHomes for the Elderly,in the form of a'Sunday Half- Hour’ Occasional: : We haveBook & Crafts standduring the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. And are back with various out door events, including ourOpen-Air Carol Service. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees. have read and noted theguidance given on Public Benefit. |
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SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment N/A Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers N/A Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Financial SupportWe have continued to support a number of Christian charities during the year. These include regular support to the Christian Institude;The Savanah Trust; Caring for Life;TrinitarianBible Society; Barnabus Fund;Open Air Mission.and the Evangelical Movement of Wales In addition we have also been able to send gifts toTEAR Fund; Wyclyffe Bible Translators; Missionary Aviation Fellowship; Unevangelised Fields Mission; Albanian Evangelical Mission;Life Words; Evangelical Library of Wales; Charles Thompson Mission. In this way we are able to be part of a much larger work. Homes For the ElderlyThis was obiously discontionued during the Pandemic however we have managed to keep in touch with them, giving support as possible. We are looking to resume our regular visits as soon as expedient. The Chapel ShopHaving had to close during the pandemic, we are now open every Saturday Other activities that we are normally engaged in have remained prevented due to the effects of the Covid pandemic. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Our income in this financial year has covered and offset our incurred expenditure. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Any Reserves are held againstongoing expenses, repairs, renovation, and ongoing maintenance of the building. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £74,554 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Our income continues to cover our expenditure and our reserves at present are sufficient to cover any proposed renovations and renewals. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Either the regular covenanted giving of Church members, the returns on Gift Aid, andany freewill offeringsfrom non-membersand visitors. We do not take any collectionsat any of our services, but there are ‘free will’ offerring bosesfor anyone wishing to giveto the work.Our only fundraising is a Sale of Workprior to Christmas, the proceeds of whioch go to supported Charities. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | We hold no investment accounts as such, but hold any reserve fundsin a high interest account (see FinacialReport) |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | There are no ‘investmen risks’involved. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Trustees incorporated as a body |
| 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 | The Church is governed according to the Biblical pattern of Elders ( one of which would be the Minister/Pastor.) and Deacons. At present we are without a Pastor:We have 2 Elders sharing this responsibility The Trustees are drawn from among these officers, but also include other responsible and able persons who are committed to advancing the work while upholding the provisions of the Trust Deed. These are proposed by the Trustees and then appointed by the Elders. The Trustees retain the independent responsibility to ensure that everything is carried out in accordace with the Trust Deed. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | As Above. Any proposed appointment(s) will be brought before the Church Members at a convened meeting, for the members endorsement. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Responsibility for various aspects of the work will be shared andundertaken from amngst the Church members. The Charity is managed by the Elders and Deacons. Any significant decisions are made in conjunction with the Holding Trustees. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Glanrafon Evangelical Community Church |
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| Other name the charity uses | Glanrafon Evangelical Church. |
| Registered charity number | 1177754 |
| Charity’s principal address | Glanrafon Evangelical Church Princess Street Llangollen LL20 8RD. |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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James Cornford | Elder | ||
| Jonathan Calcraft |
Deacon | |||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| James Isaac Cornford | Chair | |
| William John Gaskell | Secretary | |
| Jonathan Calcraft | Minutes Secretary | |
| Kenneth Douglas Anthonisz | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
N/A |
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| 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 |
N/A |
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
Other optional information
N/A
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) William John Gaskell
Position (eg Secretary Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 6th February 2023
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Rfrport Roport to tho trust•o•1 rn•fnborn of GLANRAFON EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY CHURCH On accounts for tho y•ar •ndod 31 MARCH 2022 Charlty no {If any) 1177754 S•t out on pao I report to the trust88s on my examination of the xcounts of the above charity 1.the Trusfi for the year ended 31 March 2022. RMpon8lbllltlo• and ba81• As the chanty'$ trustees. you are responsib for the preparatn of the accounts in of r•port accordance wrth the requirements of the Chaiitieslct 20111.the Acri. I reFQrt in respect of my examination of the Twst's accounts carried out under tn 145 of the 2011 kt and in carying out my examinatson, I have followed all the applKable DIrectnS given by the Charity Commission under section 145151{b) of the Ad. Independent examlnoes I have completed my examination. I confim that material matters have come lo Statement my attention in connection with the examinalK)n {olher than that disclosed telow") which gives me cause to believe that in, any matenal respect". the accounbng recofds were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charitie5 Act; or the accounts dKI not accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements eMIng the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charitses {Accounts and Rewrtsl Regul*ions 2008 other than any requirement that Ihe accounts give a 'true and fairf view whh is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have CO across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enab a proper understanding of the )Unts to be hed. ' Please delete the wonts in the brackets rfthèy do not apply. Sl9n•d: Date: 21 APRIL 2022 Nam•: HARVINDER AZAD R8l•vant professlon•l quallfl¢atlon{•) or body Ilf ony): INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND & WALES 8091390 Addrw: 14 MAESMAlhR ROAD LL4NGOLLEN DENBIGHSHIRE, LL20 7PG IER Oct 2018