Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2024 Period end date
Charity name: Llanwenarth Baptist Church
Charity registration number: 1184281
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. The Church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The activities may include but are not restricted to: • regular public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching; • baptism, as defined in the Baptist Union’s Declaration of Principle; • the Communion of the Lord’s Supper which shall normally be observed at least once a month; • evangelism and mission, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally; • the teaching, encouragement, welcome and inclusion of young people; • nurture and growth of Christian disciples; • education and training for Christian and community service; • giving and encouraging pastoral care; • supporting and encouraging charitable social action in the United Kingdom and abroad; • encouraging relationships with and supporting Baptists and other Christians. • being fully involved as appropriate with the local community. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | I confirm the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All Church members and deacons who contribute to the running of the church do so voluntarily. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The Church made donations of £500 to good causes such as Christian Aid, Leprosy Mission and The Church made donations of £66 monthly to the Baptist missionary Society. The Church has continued to offer services to all who wish to praise God. This includes Christmas and Easter services when local people attend. The Luncheon Club offers a good value meal and company for local people. A Messy Church was started for younger children. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
No formal targets were set.
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | No formal targets were set. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Our investments made by Brewin Dolphin increased by 10.71% in the year to 31st December 2024 |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At 31st December 2022 the charity has liquid assets of £300,922. Also property assets for Church use of £690,000 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We hold reserves in order use the returns to contribute to providing ministry at the Church, and the upkeep of the church. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £300,922 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Congregational Offerings. In addition to congregational giving we also received tax repayment from Gift Aid. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | We invest to make a return that can be used to contribute to paying for Ministry and upkeep of buildings. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Falling membership. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 |
Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Election to post by the membership. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | The Charity Trustees will make available to each new Charity Trustee, on or before his or her first appointment: a copy of this constitution and any amendments made to it; a copy of the Church’s latest trustees’ annual report and statement of accounts; and a summary of key issues that have recently been under consideration by the Charity Trustees with sufficient background information to enable the newly appointed Charity Trustee to gain an understanding of the ways of working among the Charity Trustees with the intention that a newly appointed Charity Trustee will be helped to understand the work of the Church and their responsibilities so as to contribute positively to Charity Trustees meetings as soon as possible after their appointment. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The Church is membership organisation and its leadership team consist of Minister and elected deacons/trustees. The Church is a member of the Baptist Union of Wales and the Gwent Baptist Association. It is also a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | None |
Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Llanwenarth Baptist Church |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1184281 |
| Charity’s principal address | 8 Glanmoor, Gilwern, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. NP7 0DT |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Andrew David Baker |
Church Secretary | From July 2019 | ||
| Allan Williams | From February2020 | |||
| Helen Dawn Botting |
From July 2019 | |||
| Nansi Mort | From July2019 | |||
| Derek Carpenter | From February2021 | |||
| Marian Macdonald | Church Treasurer | From Feb 2024 | ||
| Richard Miles | Minister | From November 1st2024 | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| Welsh Baptist Union **Corporation ** |
Since 1990 | |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
Church, School Room,Graveyard, Field, Manse |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
The Welsh Baptist Union Corporation (WBUC) is a full trustee for the property owned by Llanwenarth Baptist Church. The objects of the WBUC is THE PROMOTION OF THE INTERESTS OF THE WELSH BAPTIST DENOMINATION. |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
Deeds for assets held at Pothecary, Witham and Weld, Solicitors for the WBUC. |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Andrew David Baker Position (eg Secretary, Church Secretary Chair, etc) Date 16th March 2025
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 16[th] March 2025
Llanwenarth Baptist Church
Financial Statement for Year Ended 31st December 2024
General Receipts and Payment Account
| Note | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receipts | |||
| Offering | 18054.25 | 17019 | |
| Tax Refund | 946.31 | 4223.58 | |
| Donations | 1360.00 | 18.46 | |
| Rent | 360.00 | 450 | |
| Fees | 1860.00 | 2060 | |
| Raised for Other Causes | 0.00 | 486.6 | |
| Miscellaneous | 588.54 | 3994.69 | |
| Brewin Dolphin | 0.00 | 0 | |
| Teas/Luncheon Club | 752.92 | 892.61 | |
| Total Receipts | 23922.02 | 29144.94 | |
| Payments | |||
| Ministry and Mission | 1 | 6411.34 | 281971.67 |
| Upkeep of Premises | 2 | 16111.06 | 14704.21 |
| Administration | 3 | 1353.16 | 1973.57 |
| Passed to Other Causes | 4 | 398.00 | 897.25 |
| Miscellaneous | 1452.76 | ||
| Brewin Dolphin | 0.00 | 0 | |
| Total Payments | 25726.32 | 299546.7 | |
| Net Receipts/Payments | -1804.30 | ||
| Balance at 31.12.23 | 59827.27 | ||
| Unpresented Cheques | 0.00 | ||
| Balance at 31.12.24 | 58022.97 | ||
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31.12.24 | |||
| Assets | |||
| HSBC Account | 58022.97 | 59827.27 | |
| Brewin Dolphin | 269644.51 | 241095.05 | |
| Held for Church Use | 5 | 690000.00 | 690000 |
| Total Assets | 1017667.48 | 990922.32 | |
| Liabilities | |||
| Pension Scheme Debt | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| These accounts have been prepared on a 'receipts and payments' basis | |
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| and in accordance with Section 133 Charities Act 2011 | |
| Notes | |
| 1.00 Ministry and Mission | |
| Gross Stipend | 4351.34 |
| Expenses | 0.00 |
| Assemblies etc | 0.00 |
| Pension | 0.00 |
| Pension - Employer's | 0.00 |
| Employer's NI HMRC | 0.00 |
| BUGB Pension Fund | 10.00 |
| Visiting Ministry | 2050.00 |
| Total | 6411.34 |
A new minister was appointed in November 2024 and now acts as one of the church's trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of his services as Minister, including the provision of accommodation in The Manse.
| 2.00 Upkeep of Premises | |
|---|---|
| Manse | |
| Cost of Purchase/Legal Fees | 262.00 |
| Legal Fees | 0.00 |
| Gas/Electricity | 587.48 |
| Telephone/Broadband | 74.61 |
| Repairs/Maintenance | 3798.76 |
| Insurance | 409.35 |
| Water and Sewage | 223.77 |
| Council Tax | 310.16 |
| Chapel/Schoolroom | |
| Heat/Light | 3721.45 |
| Cleaning | 1962.00 |
| Insurance | 3176.23 |
| Repairs/Maintenance | 6.18 |
| Miscellaneous | 1579.07 |
| Total | 16111.06 |
| 3.00 Administration | |
| Secretarial Expenses | 110.00 |
| Bank | 107.20 |
| Advertising/training | 0.00 |
| Subscriptions | 949.38 |
| Miscellaneous/Gifts | 186.58 |
| Total | 1353.16 |
| 4.00 Passed to Other Causes | |
| Christian Aid | 200.00 |
| BMS | 198.00 |
| Total | 398.00 |
| 5.00 Assets Held for Church Use | |
| The church is the beneficial owner (subject to the relevant trusts) of the following assets: | |
| 1. Church premises at Station Road, Govilon, the legal title to which is held by the church's | |
| custodian trustee [the Baptist Union of Wales Corporation Ltd] | |
| valued in the accounts at £xxxx based on insured value. | 400000.00 |
| 2. A burial ground at Station Road, Govilon. | |
| No meaningful value is available so it has not been included in the Statement of Assets. | |
| 3. The Manse has not been revalued since it was purchased for £275,000 | 275000.00 |
| 4. The church also owns fixtures, furniture and equipment with an insured value of £xxx | 15000.00 |
| Total | 690000.00 |
- 6.00 Pension scheme debt
The Church is a participating employer in the Baptist Pension Scheme (the Scheme), which is a separate legal entity administered by the Pension Trustee (Baptists Pension Trust Limited). The assets of the Scheme are held separately from those of the Employer and the other participating employers. Since 2012 pensions have been paid by means of a Defined Contribution Plan. In November 2024 the church was given the following advice:
The Baptist Pension Scheme (the "Scheme") - Defined Benefit (the"DB") Plan Update on risk reduction and future employer Deficit Recovery Contributions. To all employers participating in the Baptist Pension Scheme's DB Plan. The Baptist Pension Scheme (the "Scheme") - Defined Benefit (the"DB") Plan is now in surplus and the church no longer has any responsibility towards the DB Pla n This email is being sent to you jointly from the Baptist Union and the Trustee of the Scheme as a participating employer in the Defined Benefit section of the Baptist Pension Scheme. It sets out some very positive news on the future of the Scheme's DB Plan and your contributions to it.
from August 2022.