REACH CYRRAEDD POBL GOGLEDD CYMRU NORTH WALES Trustees, Annual Report 2023 Registered Charity number 1184051 This is the third Annual Report for this Charitable Incorporated Organisation. It was registered by the Charities Commission on 2 1 ' lune 2019. Contents Sectbon A Refence admlnistratk)n delalls............................ Section B Strurture, governano and managennt..... Sectlon C Objectives and artivities... Summary of the objects d the charity set out in ils Bovemlng document....................... Summary main activitSes underten for public benefit in relation to these o'etts............ Re8ular meetings cl Trltstees... FundralsSng.. Sertion D Achievements and Ferformce.......... . Section E Finandal ieview....... Sertlon F Other optlonal InformatK)n...... Section G Declaratlon . Ili'i'js1i'rc'(I f.h,Iriiy I I A41).il
REACH Norih Wales Annual Report 2023 Section A Reference and odministrotion detoi15 Charity name Other names charity is known by Cyrraedd Pobl Gogledd Cymru Registered charlty number 1184051 Charity's principal address Reach North Wale5 Ebenezer Baptist Chapel, Glanrafon Road, Mold, CH7 IPA Triistees ivho ni<lllrfigie tlie cli¢lrity Name Office Dates (whole year unless specified) Name ofperson (or body) entitled to appoint trustee Trustees of Reach NW Dafydd Cunningham Andrew Graham 21st lune 2019 to present day 215tJune2019 to 8th December 2021 Trustees of Reach NW lan Hughes 21rtJune2019to 22nd May 2023 16thJan 2023 to present day 215tJune 2019 to present day Trustees of Reach NW Ben Midgley Chair (from lan 23) Chair (to Jan 23) and Secretsry Trustees of Reach NW lames Mitton Trustees of Reach NW Ben Slatter 21st June 2019 to 16th January 2023 Trustees of Reach NW Deiniol Williams 21" lune 2019 to present day Trustees of Reach NW Pi%e 3 c)17
AnnuJl Repoii 2023 Section 8 Structure, governance and management Description of the ch4irity's trusts Type of governing Constitution document Rules and Regulations Handbook Registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation 21 lune2019. How the charity is constituted Trustee selection methods Apartfrom the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened rneeting of the charity trustees. Section C Objectives and activities Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document The purposes of Reach North Wales are: l. the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within North Wales and the surrounding area. 2. such other charitable puryoses, as shall in the opinion of the charity trustees, facilitste the work of the CIO, provided thatsuch purposes must be carried out in a manner consistent with the basis of faith. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects All the charity trustees have confirmed that they have read and understood the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit, and have given due regard to this guidan when exercising any relevant powers or duties. Regular Meetings of the Trustees Reach North Wales is a partnership of gospel churches and individuals working together to plant new churches and revitalise existing churches across North Wales. In 2019 Reach was a newly formed charity with the following aims during meetings:
REACH North Wales Annual Report 2023 To identify areas which need new churches; To recognise that gospel partnership in North Wales ought to be regional, as well as local. Our work to start with wa5 divided into two regions North Wales East and North Wales West, and focused on the specific needs within each of them; To help existing churches support planting work in areas identified which are near to them; To lead and establish church plants ourselves; To promote informed praying for the Lord's work in these situations; To identify gifted and trained gospel workers who are being called by God to plant in North Wales; To connect with supporters who can bring prayer, finances and other help in order to see churches planted,. To direct resources to the planters and churches we partner with; Where possible, to partner bilingually, recognising the need to serve communities in North Wales in their respective heart-languages; To provide training events, conferences, advice and support to those interested and aligned to its objectives and vision; We were able to meet 6 times in 2023 {1611, 612, 2215, 9/11, 16110, 27111), discussing how to start to progress galvanizing prayer for the region with individuals aligned to our charity objectives, and how to prioritise the focus of our time so we can most effectlvely progress the aims of RNW. Reach North Wales exists to help the planting of local churches in North Wales. The churches represented have collectively planted three churches already and our hope with God's help is to accelerate this in the coming years. The Buckley church plant had to temporarily pause in 2022, and RNW has saught to consider opportunities to reignite this. Fundraising Reach North Wales does not have a formal membership but is an informal group of individuals and churches who support its aims. It aims to be funded by churches, Christian trusts, and individual donors who wish to assist its aim5 through financial supporL '.i(TL 5 of 7
REACH North Wales Annual Report 2023 Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Following the formation of the charity in 2019, the trustees made good progress in moving towards appointing a Dirertor and formulating a church planting vision for North Wales. However. as a result ofthe pandemic, the change in trustees. and local church priorities we agreed that during 2021 and 2022 we would meet lor prayer and send out regular social media posts. 2023 was a year of starting to re-ignite our efforts and consider how best to support the deliver of our charity objectives. We considered strengthening the board with new trustees. broadening the representation to geographically cover more of North Wales. and how bestto start to part with churches to progress church planting or the revitslisation of existing churches. Section E Financial review Reserves and Deficit The charity does not presently have a reserves policy. There are no funds in deficiL Further financial review details The charity has not actively fundraised in 2023. The balance of the account was £1388.80 for year ending 2023. The only cost in 2023 was for webhosting at £97.29. RNW received a regular anonymous via Stewardship Services. and a one-off ft also via Stewardship Services. Section F Other optional information The charity engages with several organisations for help in achieving its aims. l. The Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC) for dialogue and shared experience with other likeminded churches across the UK. P.IEe 6 of 7
REACH North W21e5 Annual Report 2023 2. Local churches and organisations in the re.On including ECW, EMW, and IPC/EBC 3. The charity does not presently have a safeguarding poliry as it does not engage in work with children or vulnerable adults. However, considering the nature of our work, it is wise for a safeguarding policy to be in place in future. Dafydd has progressed advice from CSS and Midlands Gospel partnership. Agreed we need a policy. led by Dafydd, if we are to reignite activities and this is still ongoing. 4. Compliance with General Data Protection Regulations needs to be established with appropriate policies, modification of certain processes, and training/awareness-raising. Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees. Signature Full name Ben Midgley Trustee - Chairman Position Date 24/1012024 I I%L'7017
REACH NORTH WALES Receipts and pa ments accounts 2023 For the ptrlod Irom Section A Receipts and payments UnF6Strictod lunds R45trlct8d lund$ Endowmènt funds Total funds La¥1 y•ai to th• rb•ar••tl ¢9 lh• n••r•st lo th• n••r••t E io th• M•r••l É A1 Recelpts EDeTre-ti Llaotl$i Church 10th Jan 2022 100 16ih Fob stewardspip S9ice$ 27th Klar Slewardship Setyi¢ps Anon 2Flh Apr Stewardship Services Anon 2S May SiÈwaroship SÈpdices Ano 2tith ju Stewardship SeNI:esAnon 27th Jul Siewaroshhp SetViGe5 3151 Jul Dlrfra Indwidual &ft 31st A951 Direct tndiw1du¥ Z81n SeD Sièwardship Servts% n 2nd Od Oireci Individu81 rft 261nikt Stowarf5hip Sernce$ Allon 31st Oirect LndIVid gift Z7th Nov StÈwatdship s&1ces Anon 15th 150 150 130 150 150 150 150 150 20 30 Iso 20 Iso io 130 15D 20 150 20 1S0 2D 150 Sub total(Gross income for ARJ 1.430 100 2 Asset and Invp51ment Sales. (S table). Cash rried Overlrom 2022 Sub total 114 114 Total rncelpts 100 A3Pa ents 20102123 Involce 8593- N0[0018 Lid- websiio h05ting 5th Junè lrtvfmce 5722 Ninefooton8 Lid- W9b511è hostsng 20th Nov Inv&Cè 10212 Lt4- bsile Pvsttn 4J 43 Sub total ISS A4 Ass•t and In¥g$tm•nt purcha$, table Sub total To¢Jlpaym•nt5 155 Net olrncelpt{payM*ntSj A5 Transfers between fund¥ A6 Cash fvnds last y•ar •nd Cash fufftls thls year end 1.389 1,389 57 1.389 1.389 57 Conffld•ntlal