2021-08-31-accounts - Hope Church Rhondda

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Charity number: 1180123

Hope Church Rhondda (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Trustees’ report and financial statements

for the year ended 31 August 2021

Contents
Charity Information	2
Report of the Trustees	3 - 6
Report of the Independent Examiner	7
Statement of Financial Activities	8
Balance Sheet	9
Notes to the Accounts	10 - 14

Hope Church Rhondda (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Legal and administrative information

Charity number	1180123
Registered office	Hope Church Rhondda
	Units 1-2 Dunraven Street
	Tonypandy
	CF40 1AN
Trustees	Ben Franks
	Gregor Moss (from October 2020)
	Katie Jayne Goldring
	Owen Cottom
Bankers	Barclays Bank
	91 Taff Street
	Pontypridd
	CF37 4SN
Independent Examiner	Steve Ellum
	Steve Ellum & Associates
	Chartered Accountants
	Adulam House
	Glan Yr Afon
	Llanelli
	SA15 3QB

Hope Church Rhondda (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] August 2021

This is the report of the Trustees for the year ending 31st August 2021 for Hope Church Rhondda.

Governance and Structure

Hope Church Rhondda was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on 28 September 2018.

Hope Church Rhondda operates under the spiritual leadership of Mr. Benjamin Franks, lead pastor supported by Mr Simon Dalton, pastor and a small team of the church family. The names of the trustees on 31st August 2021 are:

Mr. Benjamin Franks (chair and main point of contact)
Dr Katie Goldring
Mr Owen Cottom
Mr Gregor Moss (appointed October 2020)

Premises

Hope Church Rhondda operates from Units 1&2 Dunraven Street, Tonypandy, CF40 1AN .

Staffing

During this time period there have been 2 paid members of staff working for the charity: Mr Simon Dalton employed from August 2018 as pastor.

Miss Elizabeth Goldring employed from February 2020 as pastoral and administrative worker.

Additionally, Mr Benjamin Franks received an honorarium and continued in his nonstipendiary role as lead pastor. Ben took a sabbatical from his role between June 2021 and August 2021

Additionally, Mr Jon Burton underwent a training placement with the church as part of a church planting residency program for the Advance Network. The church made a contribution towards housing for Jon as part of this arrangement. Another short term intern, Mr Ben Landers, worked with the staff team between September 2020 and January 2021.

Mr Kenneth Hughes ceased his role as cleaner.

Finances

Hope Church Rhondda banks with Barclays Bank, 91 Taff Street, Pontypridd, CF37 4SN.

The Treasurer was Mr John Sutton but he stepped down in Summer 2021 and this position was temporarily filled by Ben Franks with bookkeeping support from C Management Services Ltd. Xero computer software is used to manage the church expenditure and to manage the budget.

Affiliations

Hope Church Rhondda is affiliated to Advance, a global movement of churches partnering together to advance the Gospel through planting and strengthening churches. The church is a member of the Evangelical Alliance.

Objectives of Hope Church Rhondda

1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT INCLUDING THROUGH PROVIDING SERVICES FOR PRAYER AND WORSHIP AND PASTORAL CARE AND OUTREACH INTO THE COMMUNITY.

2. TO FULFILL SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND ARE CONNECTED TO THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE CHARITY AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.

These objectives are met by the activities undertaken by Hope Church Rhondda. These are divided into two main areas which are detailed below.

The activities of Hope Church Rhondda were disrupted by the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic. Hope Church Rhondda followed government guidance during the pandemic and undertook a comprehensive risk assessment for each of its activities to ensure the safety of the participants, including retaining contact information for the purposes of Track and Trace whilst this was government recommendation to do so.

Activities of Hope Church Rhondda

1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN FAITH IN THE RHONDDA VALLEYS, SOUTH WALES AND ACROSS THE WORLD.

Religious Activities

Sunday Meetings

A Sunday worship service is held weekly during the afternoon. This incorporates a kid’s club for under 8’s and a youth meeting for 8-14s. Attendance is around 50 people with an age range from babies to retired people. A second congregation in Treorchy was established in September 2019 and met in a local community hall on Sunday mornings - unfortunately after the covid pandemic the building that the congregation had been meeting in became unavailable and so the congregation moved to a different village in Ton Pentre

Following government advice during Covid-19, in person religious services were prohibited between March and July 2020. During this time, Facebook, Youtube and Zoom platforms were utilised. When restrictions were lifted in the summer of 2020, in person meetings recommenced with two services to allow for social distancing. In November 2020 the services were paused in line with the Wales ‘fire break’ restrictions and did not recommence until March 2021.

Men’s and Women’s ministries

During the year specific sessions were held to build relationships and faith in the life of the church.

Advance Theology Course

A theology course was run, initially online and when restrictions eased during the summer, in person at the premises of Hope Church Rhondda.

Alpha course

The Alpha course is an evangelistic tool used to promote the christian faith. The Alpha course was run online using Zoom.

Community Christmas ‘Carols by Carlight’
In light of ongoing covid restrictions, we were unable to run our usual carol service. Instead we were able to utilise a local sports centre car park provided a carol service that people were able to participate in from the safety of their own cars (and was additionally broadcast on local radio).
Outreach in local estate - Trebanog.
In July 2021 we started meeting on Thursdays in Trebanog on the Rhiwgarn Estate in the council run community centre.

Children’s, Youth and Families Work

We take safeguarding seriously and recognise it is an essential component to our work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. All our children and youth workers have undertaken a DBS check. We follow a safeguarding policy informed by thirtyoneeight (formerly Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service) and hold regular safeguarding training.

Children’s work during Sunday services
When easing of restrictions allowed, a new family service was launched which adhered to strict social distancing guidance.
Thursday evening Kid’s club in local housing estate We were able to start providing a weekly kids club and adult group. Additionally we hosted a free magic show for the community featuring finalists from ‘Britain’s Got Talent’.

2. THE ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY IN THE RHONDDA VALLEYS, SOUTH WALES AND ACROSS THE WORLD.

Foodbank

Hope Church Rhondda operates a weekly food collection point as part of the Rhondda Foodbank for users in the local area. This is run by a group of staff and volunteers from Hope Church Rhondda and other churches in the local area who organise food donations, put together parcels of food for families in crisis and signpost to other local services where appropriate. Tea and coffee is provided and volunteers are available to be a listening ear for families in crisis. The foodbank is based on the church premises but administration is the responsibility of the Trussell Trust.

During the pandemic, we were able to continue this service and reopened the church as a drop in distribution centre when covid restrictions allowed.

Contribution to our town

Hope Church Rhondda is located on the high street of Tonypandy. Tonypandy has high levels of unemployment and many businesses have closed on the high street. The church is committed to the economic regeneration of Tonypandy and recognises that this will have far reaching benefits to the community. The church contributes to a committee focused on the economic renewal and regeneration of Tonypandy.

Self isolation support

During the pandemic we were able to support our local community by providing support to people self isolating with collecting groceries and prescriptions and phone calls to those who were socially isolated or lived alone.

Financial Giving

Rhondda Foodbank
A local charity operating a Trussell Trust Foodbank for those in need of emergency food parcels.
Caersalem

Hope Church Rhondda supports Caersalem, a welsh speaking church.

Tearfund

An international charity focused on the global relief of poverty

Open Doors

We give money to Open Doors, a charity that supports the persecuted church worldwide.

Grace Fund

The Church has a fund set up to be able to support individual church members who are experiencing financial hardship. This is usually to fund individual items and is provided confidentially at the discretion of the church leaders.

Financial Review

Net incoming resources for the year amounted to £55,689 (2020: £9,797). Total funds carried forward at the year end were £202,557 (2018: £146,868).

Looking to the Future

Hope Church Rhondda is committed to seeing church communities grow in the Rhondda Valleys. A second congregation in Treorchy was established but then was forced to relocate to Ton Pentre as a suitable venue to host meetings could not be found. During the summer of 2020 the group met in the local community centre in Ton Pentre.Despite discussions as to how to finance a building in Treorchy, a suitable premise did not become available and so the trustees have decided to shift focus to building the staff team and the human resources of the charity.

Public Events

Whilst many of our activities are provided for our members and therefore advertised internally, ‘ the following public events were publicized through leaflets, social media and the church weekly email:

All Sunday Services
Carol Service
Alpha Course - a course with meal introducing people to the christian religion
Easter fun day - unfortunately this was cancelled

This report was approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Ben Franks Chair of Trustees

Date: 29[th] June 2022

Independent Examiner’s Report To the Trustees of Hope Church Rhondda For the Year to 31 August 2021

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Hope Church Rhondda

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Hope Church Rhondda for the year ended 31[st] August 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of Hope Church Rhondda you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under s. 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under s. 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
The accounts do not accord with those records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed

...........................................................

Steve Ellum

Steve Ellum & Associates Chartered Accountants Independent examiner Adulam House Glan Yr Afon Llanelli SA15 3QB Date: 29[th] June 2022

Hope Church Rhondda (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Statement of financial activities For the year ending 31 August 2021

	Note	Unrestricted	Restricted	Year ended	Year ended
		funds £	funds £	31/08/21 £	31/08/20 £
Income from:
Donations and legacies	3	123,908	6,700	130,608	77,830
Other income		1,550	-	1,550	6,063
Total income		125,458	6,700	132,158	83,893
Expenditure
Charitable activities	4	74,677	1,792	76,469	102,424
Total expenditure		74,677	1,792	76,469	102,424
Net movement in funds for the year		50,781	4,908	55,689	(18,531)
Total funds brought forward		145,573	1,295	146,868	165,399
Total funds carried forward		196,354	6,203	202,557	146,868

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 10 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

Hope Church Rhondda (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Balance sheet as at 31 August 2021

31st August 2021 £ £ 100,941 241 102,598 101,182 1,223 99,959 - 202,557 6,203 196,354 202,557	31st August 2021 £ £ 100,941 241 102,598 101,182 1,223 99,959 - 202,557 6,203 196,354 202,557	31st August 2020 £ £ 44,387 - 103,485 44,387 1,004 43,383 - 146,868 1,295 145,573 146,868	31st August 2020 £ £ 44,387 - 103,485 44,387 1,004 43,383 - 146,868 1,295 145,573 146,868
101,182 1,223		44,387 1,004
	202,557		146,868
	6,203 196,354 202,557		1,295 145,573 146,868

The financial statements were approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Ben Franks Chair of Trustees

Date: 29[th] June 2022

Hope Church Rhondda

(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Notes to financial statements for the year ending 31 August 2021

1 Charity status

Hope Church Rhondda is a charitable incorporated organisation registered in England and Wales, number 1180123. The registered office is Hope Church Rhondda, Units 1-2 Dunraven Street, Tonypandy CF40 1AN.

Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £Nil towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation.

2 Accounting policies

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) in October 2019, the Charities Act 2011 and the UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

Basis of preparation

Hope Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Going concern

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by the charity.

Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement

The charity opted to early adopt Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow statement in these financial statements.

Governance costs

These include the costs attributable to the charity’s compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustees’ meetings and reimbursed expenses.

Fund structure

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees' discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity. Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.

Hope Church Rhondda (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Notes to financial statements for the year ending 31 August 2021

3 Donations and legacies Gift Aid donations Other donations Tax recovered Grant Income Other income Conferences and events Other income Total 4 Charitable activities Salaries, pensions and expenses Foodbank Advance Movement Children & Youth Ministry costs Event costs Church Weekend Away Grants & donations b. Support and Administration Printing, postage, stationery & equipment Building costs, inc. utilities IT & Telecoms Administration costs Catering Insurance Advertising & Marketing Travel Miscellaneous expenses Depreciation Total	Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2021 £ Total 2020 £ 45,157 - 45,157 39,628 41,303 - 41,303 22,352 12,448 25,000 - 6,700 12,448 31,700 - 15,850
	123,908 6,700 130,608 77,830
	- - - - 1,550 - 1,550 6,063
	1,550 - 1,550 6,063

	125,458 6,700 132,158 83,893
	Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2021 £ Total 2020 £ 33,822 1,700 35,522 33,970 - 5,315 92 - 92 5,315 1,710 2,937 130 - 130 813 1,579 2,515 396 2,600 - - - 1,579 2,515 396 2,600 927 1,276 1,339 1,702
	46,357 1,792 48,149 44,674
	630 11,917 717 - - - 630 11,917 717 240 42,041 1,144 4,753 389 - - 4,753 389 5,160 858 1,247 2,025 - 2,273 4,369 - - - - - 1,247 2,025 - 2,273 4,369 1,354 2,689 686 3,578 -
	28,320 - 28,320 57,750

	74,677 1,792 76,469 102,424

Hope Church Rhondda (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Notes to financial statements for the year ending 31 August 2021

5 Trustees’ remuneration and expenses

The charity has three part-time employed staff. Its activities are generally carried out by volunteers. No staff received salaries at a rate of more than £60,000 per annum.

Whilst no salary is paid to Ben Franks, the pastor and a Trustee, he received an honorarium of £3,000 per year paid directly to his pension fund. Elizabeth Goldring, a connected person to a Trustee, Katie Goldring, was paid a salary of £12,480 per annum.

6 Employees

Employment costs Wages & salaries Social security & Pension costs	Year ending 31/8/21 £ Year ending 31/8/20 £ 31,644 29,989 3,878 3,981 35,522 33,970

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.

The charity is managed on a day to day basis by the trustees who are unpaid apart from the pastor, Ben Franks, for whom we make regular payments into his pension scheme as an honorarium. The total honorarium of the key management personnel of the charity were £3,000 (2020: £3,000).

Number of employees

The average monthly number of employees during the period, calculated on the basis of full time equivalents were as follows:

	Year ending	Year ending
	31/8/21	31/8/20
Charity staff	1.1	1.8

7 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Trade creditors Taxes, social security and pensions	Year ending 31/8/21 £ Year ending 31/8/20 £ 1,223 1,004 1,223 1,004

Hope Church Rhondda (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Notes to financial statements for the year ending 31 August 2021

8 Unrestricted Funds

9 Restricted Funds Foodbank Moondance Foundation James Williams Trust General fund Total	Balance at 1 Sept 2020 Incoming Resources Resources expended Balance at 31 August 2021 1,295 - 92 1,203 - 5,000 - 5,000 - 1,700 1,700 - Balance at 1 Sept 2020 £ 145,573 Incoming Resources £ 125,458 Resources expended £ 74,677 Balance at 31 August 2021 £ 196,354 145,573 125,458 74,677 196,354	Balance at 1 Sept 2020 £ 145,573 Incoming Resources £ 125,458 Resources expended £ 74,677 Balance at 31 August 2021 £ 196,354 145,573 125,458 74,677 196,354
	1,295 6,700 1,792 6,203

The grants and donations received for various restricted funds are for the following purposes:

Foodbank Fund: Funds received to cover costs of the Foodbank

Moondance Foundation: Funds received for social engagement projects

James Williams Trust: Funds received to pay salary of Lizzie Goldring

10 Analysis of net assets between funds

Fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities	Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ 2021 Total funds £ 2020 Total funds £ 102,598 94,979 - 6,203 102,598 101,182 103,485 44,387 (1,223) - (1,223) (1,004) 196,054 6,203 202,557 146,868

Hope Church Rhondda (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Notes to financial statements for the year ending 31 August 2021

11 Fixed assets - Tangible

Cost At 1 Sept 2020 Additions At 31 Aug 2021 Depreciation At 1 Apr2020 Charge for the year At 31 Aug 2021 Net Book Value At 31 Aug 2021 At 31 Aug 2020	Land and Fixtures Buildings Fittings & Total freehold Equipment Assets 97,574 10,953 108,527 - 3,482 1,936
	97,574 14,435 110,463 2,873 2,169 5,042 2,874 1,495 4,369
	5,747 3,664 9,411 91,827 94,701 10,771 8,784 102,598 103,485

12 Taxation

This is a registered charity and is, therefore, exempt from taxation.