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EMMANiIEL CHURCH CARDIFF LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE CYNCOED ROAD CARDIFF CF23 SSG GOVERNING DOCUMENT Con8tttrtKJn dat•d 12 Se0embeT 2019 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1185765 TRUSTEES RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE CHARITY POHY Fl-s¥bY IreBlgned 12 October 20211 Simon Walker Stephen Hth Ire8hJnfjd 21 AJ1 20221 Je4¢ph BowerB Alan Gale lappointed 21 AuSt 20221 09hogho Odlrtn Orlfe lappointod 21 AugL*t 2WLI Oliver Stacey laprJ)inted 12 July 20221 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Louren8 du Ple88Lg ACA ¢A(SAI Sleward8hip 1 Lambb Pass8g LONDON EC1Y 8AB INDEX P•J• 1 P8g¥8 2-10 P8ge 11 Page 12 P13 Pages 1415 LwJ81 & Admlnlslralfvt D8tslLx Tru¥tfjos' Report Ind&wndent Examtnerfs Repcyt Receipts and Payments Account statement olA88ets & Liabilth•• Nots8 to the A¢xounts
Emmanuel Church Cardlff Trustee8' RepOrt.FOr the yr endlng 31 March 2022 The trustees present their annual report and finandal statements of Emmanuel Church Cardiff (Charity No. 1185765) (Yhe chall> for the 12 months to 31 March 2022 (°the period.). Thls Is the 8econd report of the CIO covering its second period'8 operations. The CIO was established on 12 September 2019. The trustees who 8emd in the year are Ilsted on page 1. Slmon Walker (Chair). Joseph Bowers. Slephen Hi¢S and Polly Fryer-saxby (resigned 21 Jan 2022) are the foundlng trustees. Slnce the year end Stephen Hicks has resigned. and the charlty has appointed three new trustee8, Alan Gale. Oghogho Oiife and Oliver Stacey. 1. STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE 1.1 Structurn The Charftyls 8 Charltable Incorporated Org8ni8atlon (CIO) and 18 constltuled by Deed, where its objects are ststed to be. The Object of the CIO is to advance the Chrfstian faith forthe benefit of the public in the United 'ngdoM and the wortd as the Cha17ty TrusÉees fmm time to time deod8 in accorfance Mth the Statement of Faith. In order to fulfil thes& objectives, the CIO functlons 88 a Christian church called Emmanuel Church Cardlff. It Is sometime8 Teferred to as °Emmanuel°. It is part of the Newlrontiers famlly of churthe8 and a member of the Evangelical Alliance. It holds regular meetings and undertakes various outreach projects, applying its funds as appropriate. 1.2 Governance The Trustees of Emmanuel Church Cardiff have overall legal and financial responsibility for the charity. They delegate the spiritual and Strategic direction of the church as well as the day-t(kday running of the church and the organlslng of its meetings and vlouS outreach projects to the church's leadership. In particular the founding
Pastor Simon Walker who continued in post for the period. Simon Walker is employed full-time by the Trust. The Deed of the tharity govems appointment of truslees. The spiritual leadership is authoiised to appoint new trustees to fill vacancies arising through the time limited appointments, resignation. or death of an existing trustee or to bring in additional skills. expertise and experience that will benefit the CIO. Trustees are recruited from the membership of Emmanuel Church Cardlff In liaison with the spiritual leadership. The skills base of the board is regularly reviewed to ensure il is adequately equlpped to fulfil its responsibilities. This conslderation en8ures the board of tW3tee8 has adequate competency and numbers and enables succession planning. 1.3 Rlsk Managemen( pollcles, and procedures Trustees recognise the importance of 88$essing and.managing rfsks associated with the chariV8 objectives- particularty with regard to Ihe operations and finances of the charity. From the beginning of the charfty8 existence the tru8tees have been concemed to estsbllsh good practice in areas of rfsk. Pollcles exist for Safeguarding. Rlsk assessments were wiitten with regar to the ongolng adivities of the church induding volunteer8 In Ihe Table cafe and the emergence of society from the Covid pandemlc restrictions. Review of risks and the associated management procedures 18 an ongolng The TNstees and churches spiritual leadership are designing a number of systems, measures and control procedures lo manage the risks lo whlch the charity might be exposed. 2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The main objective of Emmanuel Church Cardiff. as stated in the trust deed. is to °adVan the Christian faith.. 2.1 Vlslon l Mission
In line with the charilable objects. Emmanuel seeks to reach out to people so that they may experience"God wilh us" and find community within the church °a place to call home.. The thlngs that mark us out are: Loving Jesus belng frid8 understanding the Bible enjong God's pre8en¢6 Seeking to explain and know what It means to have God as our Fathor helpSng people know Jesus for themselves. SeIng the Ioc81 community to demonstrate God'3 love and whal the kingdom of God is like. The church continues to use 'the Table" as a venue and plalfonn lo advance the objectives of the Trust. .2 ObJectlve8 and Publlc Benefit he Iruste88 conslder that the charity has continued lo meet the obiethves set out in the Deed. Trustees are also aware of their duty and have sought to identify in both the report and account8 their regard to Charits'es Act 2011 on Public Emmanuel church began In September 2017 when Simon and Kate Walker sensed that they needed a fresh challenge. they moved to Cardiff from Brist to start a new church. During the period of the covid challenges the church 8UStalned its lrfe vla V8riOUS VirtU81 meeting8 and gathethg points. Since then the church has emerged in health and grown whilst meetlng at the Table {Pentyrch Street Baptist Church). EmnRnuel has now grown in number, lo around 75 people regulaTty attending at the end of period, with the hope of more joining us on the adventure we are
on together for the City of Cardiff. the nation of Wales and for all Ihe people on the planet. Emmanuel has flourished in the Table and has used the venue as a plath)rm for engaging the community with the Chiistian faith and serving the community with activities that are In line with values of the kingdom of God such as education of children through food and nutrition workshops and providing meals for mernbers of the community in need. 3. ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS 3.1 Actlvltles The church continued to rn8 regularly during thi8 period, both on Sundays and mid-week (in per80n before Covid and when Covid restrictions allowed and virtually at other times). for worship, prayer and teaching from the Bible on the fundamental doctrines of the Chri8tian faith and thelr practi1 applicatlon to everyday livlng. The primary responsibility for the Sunday teachlng rests with the salarfed pastor of the church, but other'lay. and vlsiting preachers participate In thi3 role. The mid-week meetings took place In hornes of church member8 or on- Ilne. Post Covid restrictions some church members have continued to meet on line preferring this medium. Sep4ices are now also broadcast weekly online. Midweek activities were also held at the Table. In addition, there were separate Sunday teaching programmes for children and young people. Regular activitles are arranged wlth a view lo propagating the Chrlstian falth. Evangellstic activities durtng the period covered by this report induded the running of the Alpha Course (an introduction to the Christian Faith), guest- oriented Sunday meetings. special guest services and community adivities particularly during the Chrlstmas and Easter seasons. The Table venue for Sunday meetings is set up in an informal way to enable guess to feel at ease. The church regularfy gathered (at times virtually) for prayer for the nation. the city, and our communits'es as well as those in the church and within the ort)it of the church's lrfe.
3.2 Volunt•ors The church would not be able to provide a wide range of ServIS to beneficiaries without the continued support of a large number of willing supporters who give their services voluntarity. Emmanuel benefitted immensely from the enonnous generosity of volunteers who freely gave of their time to make all we achieved possible through this period. Trustees are enormousty grateful for the signbficant contribution they make. This includes those helping on Sundays, help run the community cafe as well as for mid-week activities. The charity has put in place suitable checks around volunteers e.g. DBS checks for those working with children and Safeguarding training. 3.3 Achlevements and Impact The church saw new people attend events and activitles as well as people showlng an interest to convert or recommit to the Christian faith through the Part of the responsibility of all the church members, and partlcul8rly the salaried staff. 18 to be aware of situationg of need amongst the members of the thurch and more widely. Through thls period pastoral care was given to members of the church and more widely. The church h as run preparation for marriage courses for its member3. Occasional gifts were made at the dlscretion of Ihe spiritual leadership and trustees to help those in need. The church's members were also encouraged. as individuals and as small groups, to demonstrate the love of God and Chiistian teaching by being "salt and lighf in their neighbourhoods and communities, by caring for the sick. helping neighbours. being invofved in comrnunity events. supporting Iheir local schools. etc. We believe that the church had a significant impact in this area. The church started 8 W8lcome group for new people attending the church. Regular Sunday meals for new attenders especially students were started during the period at the Table. The use of the Table has enabled to Church to build relationships into the local community including residents groups and the local primary school. There
has also been opportunity to advance the Chri8tian faith through the Table being used by the Cardiff University Chrlslian Union and the Message Trust (Wales). The Table cafe has built a strong reputation for hospitslity and a safe place for the community. This has lead to customers attending church services. Through this period the church developed healthy links with other churches and ministries in the Cty induding Cardiff Church Leaders, New Wne Cymru and Cardiff University Christian Union. The pastor has forged deeper links with key church leaders in the city and region. The church supports the actlvity of Hope Church Rydyfelln with regular ministy visits and meetings with its leadership. The church has forged and developed links wlth ministrles overseas induding Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon. The trustees have released time for the Pastor to develop these links. These links 8re primarily within the contexi of the Newfrontiers network of thurches and mlnlstsles in line with the charity's objectlves. FINANCIAL REVIEW 1 Ov•rvl•w Tru8tees have rev10 the charws flnancial position at the end of the year. We held £25,259 (2021: £40.020) In unrestricted reserves at the end of thls period. Expendilure did exceed donations from church members for this period. however we have anticipated this in our long terrn budgeting and do not expect to see income match expenditure until mid 2023. This position is refiected in our long term forecasting. In the nexi few years we therefore expect that to change and for income from church rnembern to exceed expenditurn. Incomlng reSoUS and expended resources are reflected In the Receipts and Payments Account. All of the chari$ assets were employed directy in pursuing the charitabk objectives of the tharity. The charity is financially dependent on the voluntary support of the thutch members and the use of reserves. From the start of the charity donations
have been received from those participating and supporting the activities of the church. The truslees are awa that the weakening economy and post Covid economic pressures could have implications for long term income levels and are monitoring this. 4.2 Grants Policy In Ihe future the CIO aims to give away UP to 5% Income to partner organisations working wtthin the umbrella of the New Frontiers family of churches and charities, along wlth other organisations with overlapping objectives. We also expect to apply and receive grant funding where appropriate. 4.3 Reserves Pollcy Salaries of full time pastoral staff fomi the largest single component of thurch expenditure and contracts of employment indude two month notice periods. It balance at the end of thi8 reportlng p70d was more than 8ufficlent for the8e purposes, 4.4 Investment Poworn The Trusl Deed authorises the tru8tee8 lo make and hold Inv88tments using the gener81 funds of the charity, bul no such invesknents are presently held. 4.6 Payrnonts to or on behalf of Tru8toe8 The Trust continued to pay a salary to Simon Walker in hls continued role as leader of Emmanuel Church Cardlff. No other payments were made to Trusiees. apart from the reimbur8ement of out of pocket expenditure. 4.6. Grant8 Encouraged by the head of the local prfmary school the trust applied for a grant from the Cardiff Third Sector Council to further develop ils support of families in need within the local community
S. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT It Is Intered that the development of the work of the church will be the natural extension of the activities outlined above. In particular resources will continue to be directed towards the church's aim to become a growing centre of Christian gospel presentation. gathering people for worship and prayer and e8tabllshing community activities that show hospitality as a core Christian value. The church is now planning lo host the Alpha course at the Table as well as initiatives to reach out to local families and refugees and asylum seekers. The church Is also planning to develop a basic christianity Bible Study course call Essentials. The church Is planning to have focused times of prayer. Further relationships with the New Frontier8 family of thurch&s and churche8 Within Cardiff are planned. A fund ralslng campaign is planned for the end of 2022 and the beginnlng of 2023 through preaching on the subject and reporting to the church. Thls wlll also include stewardshlp advise In more economlcalty lean period8. The church plan8 to launch its youth group activSties at the Table and also to enable the church youth to attend a christian youth festival called New Day. Baptism are planned for later in 2022. 6. STA TEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES Charity law requires the Twstees to prepare financial Statements for each accounting year that give a true and fair vlew of Ihe stale of the charity and of Its income and expenditure for the year. In preparing financial statements giving a true and falr view the Trustees follow best practice and: • a) Select suitable accounting policies and appty them consistently; b) Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent:
c) State whether applicable accounting standards h8ve been followed. subject to any material departures belng disdosed and explained in the financial statements. &.. d) Prepare the financial statements on 8 going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume Ihat the charity will continue in operation. We are responsible for keeping proper accounting reconls which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable us to ensure that the financial stalements comply vth the Charities Act 2011. We also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the tharity and to take reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other itregularities. 7. APPROVAL Simon Walker Date.. 202J io
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF EIIIIANUEL CHURCH CARDIFF I report to the trustees on my examinallon of the acc¢)unts of Emmanuel Churth Cardff (kne dlartn fty the y•ar ended 31 March 21r22 on page8 12 to 15 follovAng. R•spon#ibilili•s and blsb of Trport A8 the trustee5 of the ¢harfty you are reSponsIb for th• weparali(ffi of the acc4)unts In accordance Vlith the rewtr•m•nts ofthe Charibes kt 2011 (1he 2011 Acfl. I report In 198pect of my examinatlon of the charftys aOUnts carrlèd out under seclion 145 of th• 2011 Act and In carrying out my èxaminallon I hav¢ folltsw all the applicable Oire¢t¢ons given by the Charlty Comml$8lon under 8oclion 145ISXb) olthe 2011 P£t. I hav• ¢ompl8ted my examinalon. I confirffl that no mat1•1 matter3 have comè to my tt•ntion in connecllon th• •MInation glvlng m• ¢•u8vJ to belleve that in ony matsdal reBpe¢L' 1. ac¢ounllng rordI were not kept In fjeeord8nce with section 130 oflhè 2011 Ad., or 2. th cctyJnts do not accord V•lth the a¢ntIng reLrd. I have no concems and h•vFJ come across no oth•r m•ttw3 in wnee11lM vAth the èx•minalion lo vthlch att•nliM ¥htyJld be in order to gnible a proper understsnthg ofthe accounts to be r&4¢h•d. LourenB du F1eB818 ACA CAISA) StewardBhlp l Lamb's Pa88ag• LONDON EC1Y 8AB 11
EMMANUELCHIIRCH CARIXFF RECEIPT8AND PAYMENT8ACCOUIIT FOR TIIEYEAR ENDEDJ1 IIARCH 2022 18 rTrJr Fund 46,813 18.3M 4e.813 16,314 tQ2B3 &'ft8id f•¢•l• C&fé Intom• 6,188 yThnts In trJ (+Arllatl• 104, ¢>•nts p•ld in ¢hwStatl• 671 3,104 N•t d r•c•lpl• l (F•) 14.781 11. 14, •hfithith & #t •nd 2.246 Cuh fi• •tthl•>wrwl 12
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