2025-03-31-accounts - Crindau Community Church

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CRINDAU COMMUNITY CHURCH

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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

CRINDAU COMMUNITY CHURCH

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025

CHARITY INFORMATION

Trustees:	Phil Luff
	Andrew David Jones
	Howard Douglas Lewis
	Ian Tansill Bickerton
	Ian William Jenkins
	Mario Mancino
Charitable position:	Charitable Incorporate Organisation no.	1179109
Governing Document:	Foundation Constitution dated 9/7/18
Address for correspondence:	Crindau Community Church
	2 Malpas Road
	Newport
	NP20 5PA
Independent Examiner:	Paul Burnell ACMI
	C Management Services
	69 Velindre Road
	Whitchurch
	CARDIFF
	CF14 2TF
Bankers:	Barclays Bank Plc
	Co-operative Bank Plc
	CONTENTS
		Page
Charity Information		2
Trustees Report		3-5
Independent Examiners Report		6
Statement of Financial Activities		7
Statement of Assets and Liabilities		8
Notes to the Accounts		9

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2025

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

Structure, Governance and Management

Nature of organisation

The charity is constituted as a charitable incorporated organisation. It was formed and registered with the Charity Commission on 9 July 2018 (number 1179109).

Appointment of Trustees

New trustees are appointed by extant trustees, who keep the composition of the trustee body under review to ensure that it includes sufficient people with the time and expertise to manage the charity effectively.

Income

The income of the charity arises mainly from (a) contributions from church members and (b) rental payments from shops owned by the charitable trust. In addition, smaller amounts may be raised from voluntary donations during church activities. The charity will also make applications for grant funding from other institutions in support of their activities.

Risk Management

The charity is committed to ongoing assessment of the risks to which it, and the church is exposed and is confident that it has a reporting system in place which advises on a regular basis of any potential risks to enable them to mitigate as appropriate.

The insurance requirements of the church are reviewed annually to ensure all prospective liability situations are adequately covered.

The trustees have a Safeguarding policy in place and monitored by a safeguarding officer.

Organisational Structure

The Trustees are responsible for all aspects of Crindau Community Church relating to the fabric and maintenance of the building and shops for which it is the landlord. The spiritual and pastoral needs of the church are addressed by Elders and other leaders who serve on a voluntary basis.

Responsibility 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 assets of the charity and to take reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities.

Our Aims and Objectives

The object of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith through the provision of services for prayer and worship and pastoral care and outreach into the community.

This is done through a variety of activities which are for the public benefit including:

The holding of a weekly communion service and all-age family services (“Family Church“ previously known as “Encounter“) are open to all and
free of charge. During Family Church children are invited to attend Junior Church held separately from the adults service.
The holding of a weekly service for prayer, Bible study, missionary reports, and ministry (“Together on Tuesdays”)
A weekly coffee morning (“Coffee Pots”) which is open to all and free of charge. Children from the local school under the Heddlu Bach scheme assist during this coffee morning.
A need for activities for children during the school summer holidays was identified. An “Open House” concurrent with Coffee Pots to meet this need has been organised for children.
Provision of free Christian literature and Bibles on request.
Pastoral visits, prayer, and support for members of the church and the public who request it.
Special services marking the Christian year at Easter, Harvest and Christmas with the provision of a meal which are open to all and free of charge.
Support for other Christian works.
Members of the fellowship support the Show Jesus Charity through volunteering for the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show during July.
Annual service and prayer time for the suffering church. Offering taken to support works by organisations such as Open Doors.
Ad hoc offerings when the church leadership are aware of pressing needs.
Support for our community school which has included fundraising and provision of “Bags of Hope” containing food essentials for the school to distribute as appropriate to those in greatest need. One member of the leadership team now sits as a Governor for the school.

In addition, the Trustees have undertaken necessary maintenance and improvement work on the church building to ensure it remains accessible and safe for all users.

Public Benefit Requirement

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

Plans for Future Periods

The charity continues to look for opportunities to contribute to and enhance the spiritual and physical needs of our church and community.

Independent Examiner

Paul Burnell of CMS was appointed as the organisation’s independent examiner during the year.

This Report was approved by the Trustees on 18[th] September 2025 and is signed on their behalf by

Howard Lewis

(Secretary)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF

CRINDAU COMMUNITY CHURCH

I report on the accounts of the Charity 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 18th September 2025 For and on behalf of:

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

Cardiff CF14 2TF

CRINDAU COMMUNITY CHURCH

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2025

Note RECEIPTS Receipts from generated funds 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 £ 15,247 798 16,045 21,298 142 - 142 - 16,918 - 16,918 14,137 - - - -
	32,307 798 33,105 35,435
	42,369 798 43,167 30,238
	42,369 798 43,167 30,238
	(10,062) - (10,062) 5,197 - - 68,446 173 68,619 63,422
	58,384 173 58,557 68,619

The notes on page 6 form part of these accounts.

CRINDAU COMMUNITY CHURCH

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025

1. Fixed Assets

Insurance Value 2025 £ The value of assets owned are: Buildings 3,171,713 Equipment 108,459 3,280,172 2. Bank & Cash Balances 2025 £ Investments 32,033 Cash at bank and in hand 26,524 58,557 3. Other Assets and Liabilities 2025 £ Assets Gift aid tax recovery not yet received 3,863 Liabilities Unbilled fee for Independent Examination 175	Insurance Value 2024 £ 2,149,750 96,838 2,246,588 2024 £ 28,504 40,115 68,619 2024 £ 2,243 175

The accounts were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf on 18[th] September 2025 by Howard Lewis

The notes on page 6 form part of these accounts.

CRINDAU COMMUNITY CHURCH

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 Donations Gift Aid Donations Gift Aid claimed 3. Receipts from charitable activities Income Grant 4. Other Receipts Rental Income Other Income 5. Charitable activities a. Direct Charitable Costs Building improvements Subscriptions and memberships Speakers Missionary Gifts & Activities b. Support and Administration Premises costs Insurance Administration and general expenses	Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2025 £ Total 2024 £ 8,767 6,480 - 798 - - 9,565 6,480 - 9,160 8,971 3,167
	15,247 798 16,045 21,298
	142 - - - 142 - - -
	142 - 142 -
	Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2025 £ Total 2024 £ 15,635 1,283 - - 15,635 1,283 14,137
	16,918 - 16,918 14,137
	Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2025 £ Total 2024 £ 26,036 - 26,036 10,827 826 2,435 1,518 - - 798 826 2,435 2,316 927 2,975 6,475
	30,815 798 31,613 21,204
	8,835 - 8,835 2,670 2,437 - 2,437 2,176 282 - 282 4,188
	11,554 - 11,554 9,034

6. Staff and Trustees

The charity has no employed staff. Its activities are carried out by volunteers

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