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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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