Charity number: 1180123 Hope Church Rhondda (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Trustees, report and financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2024
Contents Charity Information Report of the Trustees Report of the Independent Examiner Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Accounts 10-15 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 IAN Trustees Mr Benjamin Franks Dr Katie Jayne Goldring Mr Gregor Moss Mrs Alison Davies Mr Owen Cottom (stood down as Trustee on 22/01/2024) Bankers Barclays Bank plc 91 Taff Street Pontypridd CF37 4SN CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kongs Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ The Co-operative Bank plc PO Box 101 Balloon Street Manchester M4 4BE Independent Examiner Richard Hearn Msc Econ RH Business Services 13 Clark Street Treorchy CF42 68E
Hope Church Rhondda (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31August 2024 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 31 August 2024 are: Mr Benjamin Franks (chair and main point of contact) Dr Katie Goldring Mr Gregor Moss Mrs Alison Davies Mr Owen Cottom (stood down as Trustee on 22/01/24) Premises Hope Church Rhondda operates from Units 1-2 Dunraven Street, Tonypandy, CF40 IAN. It also meets at The Waun Wen Community Centre, Rhiwgarn Road, Trebanog, Porth, CF39 9LX and at Offices 9-10, Parc Busness Treorci, Ynyswen, Treorchy CF42 6DL Staffing During this time period there have been 4 paid members of staff working for the charity: Mr Simon Dalton employed from August 2018 as pastor. Mr Jon Burton was employed as a pastor for the Trebanog congregation from October 2023. Mrs Sally Ann Evans commenced in April 2023 as administrator and pastoral worker and continued in this role. Mrs Rebecca Davies was employed from July 2023 as community outreach worker (Trebanog) and women's pastoral worker and continued in this role. Additionally, Mr Benjamin Franks received an honorarium and continued in his non-stipendiary role as lead pastor. Finances Hope Church Rhondda banks with Barclays Bank, CAF Bank and, from June 2024, The Co-operative Bank. Mr Owen Davies continued the role of Treasurer. Xero computer software is used to manage the church expenditure and to manage the budget. 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 I. 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 FULFIL 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 TOTIME 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. Artivities of Hope Church Rhondda I. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN FAITH IN THE RHONDDA VALLEYS, SOUTH WALES AND ACROSS THE WORLD. Religious Activities: Sunday Meetings Until January 2024 one Sunday worship service was held weekly during the afternoon. This incorporated a kid's club for under Il's and a youth meeting for 11-14s. Attendance was around 70 people with an age range from babies to retired people. From January 2024 Hope Church Rhondda became one church in three locations, with an additional new congregation meeting in Trebanog on a Sunday morning and a new congregation meeting in Ynyswen on a Sunday afternoon. These three meetings all incorporated a kid's club. Men's and Women's ministries During the year specific sessions were held to build relationships and faith in the life of the church - these include evening meals for the women of the church and a monthly 'Men's Breakfast,. The women attended a weekend away in April 2024. Community Christmas Carols- we hosted our annual community carol service followed by turkey roll lunch at Hope Church Tonypandy. Prayer - In January 2024 we had a week of prayer events that included a circus themed family prayer session. Outreach in the local estate - Trebanog. Over the last year we have continued to build strong links with the council team working within the Waun Wen Community Centre in Trebanog and collaborated with them in hosting events (including community fun days). Mrs Becky Davies has continued her work supporting the running of drop in coffee clubs, homework clubs and community events. We ran a community nativity event and Easter treasure hunt. Additionally we ran a summer holiday club attended by local children. Hope Church Rhondda also hosted a music quiz attended by members of the church and the local community. Children's, Youth and Families Work We tske 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 thirtyone:eight (formerly Churches, Child Protection Advisory Service) and often seek their advice about safeguarding concerns. We hold regular safeguarding training. The Safeguarding Officer provides a report to the Trustees twice a year. Children's programme and a youth group run during Sunday services with age specific children's activities. Thursday evenlng Kld's club in a local housing estate. We were able to continue providing a weekly kids club for junior school aged children supported by the council run community centre.
'Hope Toddlers, weekly baby and toddler group was started in the Hope Church building in Tonypandy and was regularly attended by 20+ families. Hosted a 'Light Party, at Hope Church Rhondda and the Waun Wen Centre as an alternative to Halloween celebrations. We have provided pastoral care to a number of families with a range of support needs, including families with new babies, and those needing support with house clearance and maintenance. Children's Holiday Club (for primary school aged children) ran in Trebanog in the first week of summer holidays (July 2024). A family fun day was also held in the Tonypandy building with activities such as a bouncy castle and games. 2. THE ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY IN THE RHONDDA VALLEYS, SOUTH WALES AND ACROSS THE WORLD. Foodbank Hope Church Rhondda operates a weeklyfood 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. Rhondda Baby Bank was established in Trebanog providing essential items for parents such as nappies, wipes and clothing in our'Bags of Hope, Supported individuals to access support for substance misuse through collaboration with 'Challenge Valleys, substance misuse charity. Commenced a drop in lunch club in the Tonypandy building which was free to attend and openly accessible to the local community Launched a free 'Cuppa and Craft, club as a means to invite people into a warm and welcoming space and to encourage social interaction in our community Additionally Hope Church Rhondda supports the following charities: 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. Advance An international network for planting and strengthening churches Grace Fund Hope Church Rhondda 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. During this time the church has funded individuals to receive counselling. A record is kept of this spending and large expenditure is approved by the trustees.
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: l. All Sunday Services 2. Carol Service 3. Holiday Clubs Looking to the Future In the year ahead we plan to: Consider ways to expand the work started in the Upper Rhondda. At present the leadership capacity (and that of the core team) in the Upper Rhondda has limited the number of activities in the week that can be provided. The team continues to assess how to engage with the local community in the Upper Rhondda Area. Continue to build links with the local community and community centre in Trebanog- there has already been many opportunities for collaboration with the local council who recognise the benefit of having Hope Church Rhondda integrated into the community in Trebanog. We will continue to explore opportunities to expand this. Continue to strengthen the work established in Tonypandy including exploring new opportunities for outreach into the local community, including through sport and utilising the Tonypandy building more during the week. The trustees continue to explore the prospect of acquiring the property adjacent to the current building which could be utilised for community projects such as a drop in youth space. The senior leadership team and trustees recognise that in order to continue to develop in the areas stated above the leadership capacity of the church will need to increase, most likely by recruitment of additional leaders. An individual has been completing a church planting residency programme in the Ynyswen congregation, and the trustees are exploring whether this person could be employed as an additional pastor in September 2025. Financial Review Net incoming resources for the year amounted to a surplus of £10,780 (2023 (Restated): £12,951). Total funds carried forward at the year-end were £198,926 (2023 (Restated): £188,146). This report was approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by: Ben Franks Chair of Trustees Date: 13 June 2025
Hope Church Rhondda (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Independent Examinerfs Report I report to the Trustees on my examination of the Accounts of Hope Church Rhondda ("the Trust") for the year ended 31 August 2024. 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 Examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which give 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 did not accord with those records; the Accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contents of Accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the Accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 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 Rlchard Hearn Msc Econ RH Business Services 13 Clark Street Treorchy CF42 68E Date: 13 June 2025
Hope Church Rhondda (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Statement of financial activities For the year ending 31 August 2024 Note Unrestrirted Restrirted Funds funds Year ended 31 August 2024 Year ended 31 August 2023 (Restated) Income from: Donations, legacies and grants 132,551 1,109 133,660 93,500 Other income 1,465 1,465 8,840 Total income 134,016 1,109 135,125 102,340 Expenditure Charitable artivities 123,608 737 124,345 89,389 Total expenditure 123,608 737 124,345 89,389 Net movement in funds for the year 10,408 372 10,780 12,951 Total funds brought forward (restated) 188,146 188,146 175,195 Total funds carried forward 198,554 372 198,926 188,146 The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. The notes on pages 10 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
Hope Church Rhondda (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Balance sheet as at 31 August 2024 31 August 2024 31 August 2023 (Restated) Note Fixed Assets 11 92,779 91,122 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Debtors 110,333 336 103,196 1,324 104,520 110,669 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 4,522 7,496 Net current assets 106,147 97,024 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year Net Assets 198,926 188,146 Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds 198,554 372 188,146 198,926 188,146 The financial statements were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by: Ben Franks Chair of Trustees Date: 13 June 2025
Hope Church Rhondda (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Notes to financial statements for the year ending 31 August 2024 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 IAN. None of the Trustees is liable to contribute any amount towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation. 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) (effective January 2019)" and the Charities Act 2011. 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. Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements The preparation of the financial statements requires the Trustees to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affectthe amounts reported. Although these estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other relevant factors, they are merely estimations and could therefore differ from actual outcomes. 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. Income Recognition Regular giving, collections and donations are recognised when the funds have been received. Income Tax recoverable on Gift Aided donations is recognised only when it has been received from HMRC. Grants (from whatever source) are recognised only when they have been received. Rent, room hire and other similar fees are recognised on a receivable basis, when an invoice has been raised. Expenditure Recognition Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis, recognised when an invoice is received or when a legal obligation to meet that liability is created. Tangible Fixed Assets Assets, including buildings, are valued at cost. Assets costing more than £200 are capitalised. Depreciation is charged on a straight-line basis at the following rates: Buildings- 33 years Office & AV/PA equipment- 6 years Furniture, fixtures & fittings - 10 years. 10
Hope Church Rhondda (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Notes to financial statements for the year ending 31 August 2024 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 has adopted the exemption available in FRS 102 not to include 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 strurture 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. Donations and legacies Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 (Restated) Gift Aid donations Other donations Tax recovered Grant Income 35,089 34,651 44,662 18,149 132,551 35,089 34,651 44,662 19,258 133,660 70,163 17,047 1,109 1,109 6,290 93,500 Other income Conferences and events Hire of rooms Other income Interest 1,434 1,434 8,836 31 31 1,465 1,465 8,840 Total 134,016 1,109 135,125 102,340 11
Hope Church Rhondda (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Notes to financial statements for the year ending 31 August 2024 Charitable Activities Unrestricted Funds Restricted funds Total 2024 Total 2023 (Restated) Salaries, pensions and expenses Foodbank Baby Bank Warm Space Advance Movement Children & Youth Ministry costs Event costs Church Weekend Away Grants & donations 63,713 550 200 63,713 550 200 47,983 979 690 737 737 2,600 702 8,081 4,307 729 2,600 702 2,701 381 2,122 1,289 562 2,450 59,157 8,081 4,307 729 7,330 88,212 7,330 88,949 737 b. Support and Administration Printing, postage, stationery & equipment Building costs, inc. utilities IT & Telecoms Administration costs Catering Insurance Advertising & Marketing Travel Miscellaneous expenses Depreciation 1,048 1,048 348 13,475 1,402 12,073 2,804 1,497 466 962 700 13,475 1,402 12,073 2,804 1,497 466 11,220 957 4,892 2,270 2,184 703 437 266 962 700 969 969 6,955 30,232 35,396 35,396 Total 123,608 737 124,345 89,389 Trustees, remuneratlon and expenses The charity has four part-time employed staff: its activities are generally carried out by volunteers. 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. 12
Hope Church Rhondda (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Notes to financial statements for the year ending 31 August 2024 Employees Employment Costs Year ended 31 August 2024 Year ended 31August 2023 Wages & salaries Social security & Pension costs 56,074 7,639 63,713 42,402 5,581 47,983 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 regular payments are made into his pension scheme as an honorarium. The total honorarium of the key management personnel of the charity was £3,000 (2023: £3,000). Number of employees The average monthly number of employees during the period, calculated on the basis of full-time equivalents, was as follows: Year ending 31 August 2024 Year ending 31 August 2023 Charity Staff Creditors: Amounts falling due withln one year Year endlng 31 August 2024 Year ending 31 August 2023 Trade creditors Taxes, social security and pensions 1,848 2,674 4,522 1,497 5,999 7,496 Unrestrlcted Funds The Trustees have determined that all grants received are to be treated as Unrestricted apart from any specifically classified as Restricted. Consequently, all grants received in the previous year ending 31 August 2023 have been reclassified from Restricted to Unclassified, and the Financial Statements restated. 13
Hope Church Rhondda (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Notes to financial statements for the year ending 31 August 2024 Unrestricted Funds (Continued) Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at I Sept 2023 Resources Expended 31 Aug 2024 (Restated) 188,146 188,146 General Fund 134,016 134,016 123,608 123,608 198,554 198,554 Total Unrestricted Funds The following Unrestricted grants were received and expended in the year ending 31 August 2024: RCTCBC Community Facilities Support Lauderdale Trust James Williams Trust Sarang Union Foundation RcfcBC- Neighbourhood Network Fund 540 12,430 1,900 2,500 779 £18,149 Restrirted Funds Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at I Sept 2023 Resources Expended 31 Aug 2024 (Restated) Restricted Fund 1,109 1,109 737 372 Total 737 372 The following Restricted grant was received in the year ending 31 August 2024: RcfcBC Winter Hardship Fund (Warm Space) £1,109 £1,109 14
Hope Church Rhondda (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Notes to financial statements for the year ending 31 August 2024 10 Analysis of net assets between Funds Unrestrirted Funds Restricted Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Total Funds (Restated) Fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 92,779 110,297 (4,552) 198,554 92,779 110,669 (4,522) 198,926 91,122 104,520 (7,496) 188,146 372 372 11 Fixed Assets- Tangible Land and Buildings Freehold Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment Total Assets Cost At I Sept 2023 (Restated) Additions At 31 Aug 2024 97,574 15,280 2,626 17,906 112,854 2,626 115,480 97,574 Depreciation At I Sept 2023 (Restated) Charge for the year At 31 Aug 2024 5,443 718 16,289 251 21,732 969 6,161 16,540 22,701 Net Book Value: At 31 Aug 2024 91,413 1,366 92,779 At 31 Aug 2023 (Restated) 92,131 (1,009) 91,122 12 Taxatlon Hope Church Rhondda is a registered charity and is, therefore, exempt from taxation. 13 Payments to Connected Persons The pastor, Ben Franks, who is a Trustee, received an honorarium of £3,000 (2023: £3,000) paid into his pension scheme. 15