Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/1/2024 To 31/12/2024
Charity name: The Community of St David
Charity registration number: 1186412
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | THE PURPOSE OF THE CHARITY AS DEFINED IN ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENT ARE THE CARRYING OUT OF ALL OR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES IN THE SPIRIT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION AND IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE: 1. THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND FOR OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS OF PERSONS WHO ARE IN PARTICULAR NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, POVERTY OR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES AND IN EVERY CASE WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS AND THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT NECESSARY IN ORDER TO ENABLE THEM TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SUCH FACILITIES. 2. THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AMONG THOSE INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS. 3. THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF LEADERS FOR THESE PURPOSES. 4. THE SUPPORT OF OTHER CHARITIES. |
| 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 |
Rental of main property to various educational, family & religious groups who are in particular need. Rental of community centre for groups or individuals to progress educational, religious or well-being in the local area. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the charity commission on public benefit. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: We didn’t make any grants in 2024. |
|
| SORP reference | ||
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We didn’t make any grants in 2024. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | No investments are made other than to upkeep the community centre and main rental property directly. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Along with the trustees the community has wider supporters who we update annually on progress (last meeting Sept 2024) and who will help with the property upkeep from time to time. |
| 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 Community of St David exited 2023 in thankfully continued good health. The community’s role in bringing people together continues to be important in 2024 as we all continue to repair our emotional and physical well-being as the toll of difficult times here and abroad impacted families and communities. Ensuring continued financial stability helped by an increased workload from all the trustees, our booking manager and wardens who all pulled together to ensure the charity built our contacts and usage. As a result we have seen continued increased usage of both the community hall and the main rental property ‘Court House’. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Our main focus was to continue to engage with local community groups and wider organisations to increase the usage of our hall and court house which we did. This was led by our wardens, and we have seen a wide range of users including Quakers, local live music nights, scouts & brownies, yoga and various other wellbeing tutorials continue to benefit from the facility. In the main house we also a variety of usages from families to pilgrims and choirs visiting the cathedral. |
|---|---|---|
| Fundraising has been driven by the usage of both facilities which increased again on |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | 2023 thanks to the hard work of the booking manager, wardens and trustees |
|---|---|---|
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | We do not have any investments other than the properties the charity maintains. |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | In 2024 we saw a good rental income increase from Court House of (7%) in the 2nd full year post the pandemic and our end of year balance grow by ~£7k (though some of this was through maintenance work deferred till 2025). Rental income on Curtis House improved significantly thanks to the hard work of the wardens +35% vs 2023. As a result we have managed to maintain financial stability whilst keeping rental prices low to encourage lower income groups to use the facilities (as stated in our aims). |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We always aim to have at least £15,000 in our bank account to cover any emergency work needed on the house and we have been able to achieve this since 2020. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At least £15,000 held in our bank account. |
| 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 | Our principal source of funding is the rental of the main house (Court House) and the community hall (Curtis House) to a variety of educational, family and religious groups. |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | We do not invest other than the upkeep and maintenance of the properties. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Income has come back well over the last three years due to the reengagement with the community in St Davids itself. Clearly inflation means expenditures will continue to increase but we have mitigated several of these with utility bill fixed rates again. The upkeep of the court house is always a risk given the cost required to maintain an old, listed property We see far more risk with how many people struggling and as such low cost rental facilities such as ours will become a more important resource for families and groups. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 |
Constitution/ Aims |
| 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 | Appointed by current trustees |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | All trustees will have had many years of exposure to The Community and as such know the charity, its constitution and approach well. New Trustees are given smaller responsibilities to begin with to build up their involvement over time. |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Charity is composed of 5 Trustees |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Community of St David |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1186412 |
| Charity’s principal address | Court House, 20 Cross Square St Davids Haverfordwest SA62 6SE |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleri Davis | Chair | |||
| Ralph Tucker | Treasurer | |||
| David Thomson | ||||
| Jacob Cairns | ||||
| Joseph Tucker | ||||
– 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
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
||
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Tucker | ||
Treasurer |
||
| 12/06/2025 | ||
| 12/06/2025 |
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIANO AND WALES The Gommunlty of 5t Davl 1186412 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from 0110112024 3111212024 To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest to thp nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Reeelpts Flat Rent 4,160 23.985 3,620 58 4,160 23.985 3,620 4.160 22,364 2.691 Court House Hire Curiis House Hire DonolionGr2ntS Sub total (Gross income for AR) 31,823 31,82 29,300 A2 Assèt and invèstmènt salès, see table Sub total Total recelpts 31,823 31,82 29.300 A3 Payments ainlenance & Developrnenl 9,010 7,929 619 6,868 540 167 9,010 7,929 619 6,868 15.224 5.542 977 5.619 Telephone & Intemel Insuran D8pDsiI for website design Website expenses 167 Sub total 25,133 25,13 27.362 A4 Asset and Invèstment purchases, (see tablel Sub total Total payments 25,133 25,13 27.362 Net of receipts/(payments) AS Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 6,690 6.690 1.938 25,401 32,091 25,401 32,091 23.463 25.401 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Last Year Catègoriès Details to n•arost £ to n•ar•st£ to n•ar•st£ B1 Cash funds Bank B4nCe 32,091 25.401
Total oash funds 32.091 25.401 lagree baL4nth receipts and paynents a(nI(sl JK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Last Year Detai15 None to nearest £ to nearest£ to nearest£ B2 Other monetary assets Fund to whlch ss•t long5 Unrestricted Detalls Courthousè and Curt18 House Cost Last Year B3 Investment assets 405,000 405.000 Fund to which asset belongs Cost loptlonall Current value loptionall Details None B4 Assets retained for the harity's own use Fund to which liability relates Amount due loptionall When due loptionall Detai15 None B5 Liabilities The assets were purchasedlbuilt in 1961 and 1991 and therefore there are no accounting records to obtain the actual cost8 incurred. The figure has been derived from the insurance valLJe of the property and inflation removed as appropriate lo obtain the eslimaled cost price in 1961 and 1991. Signed by on8 or Iwo trust88s on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of approval 14Ju120 Ral h Tucker El8ri Davies 24 Jul 20 CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 1410712025
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/1/2024 To 31/12/2024
Charity name: The Community of St David
Charity registration number: 1186412
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | THE PURPOSE OF THE CHARITY AS DEFINED IN ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENT ARE THE CARRYING OUT OF ALL OR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES IN THE SPIRIT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION AND IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE: 1. THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND FOR OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS OF PERSONS WHO ARE IN PARTICULAR NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, POVERTY OR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES AND IN EVERY CASE WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS AND THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT NECESSARY IN ORDER TO ENABLE THEM TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SUCH FACILITIES. 2. THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AMONG THOSE INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS. 3. THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF LEADERS FOR THESE PURPOSES. 4. THE SUPPORT OF OTHER CHARITIES. |
| 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 |
Rental of main property to various educational, family & religious groups who are in particular need. Rental of community centre for groups or individuals to progress educational, religious or well-being in the local area. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the charity commission on public benefit. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: We didn’t make any grants in 2024. |
|
| SORP reference | ||
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We didn’t make any grants in 2024. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | No investments are made other than to upkeep the community centre and main rental property directly. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Along with the trustees the community has wider supporters who we update annually on progress (last meeting Sept 2024) and who will help with the property upkeep from time to time. |
| 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 Community of St David exited 2023 in thankfully continued good health. The community’s role in bringing people together continues to be important in 2024 as we all continue to repair our emotional and physical well-being as the toll of difficult times here and abroad impacted families and communities. Ensuring continued financial stability helped by an increased workload from all the trustees, our booking manager and wardens who all pulled together to ensure the charity built our contacts and usage. As a result we have seen continued increased usage of both the community hall and the main rental property ‘Court House’. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Our main focus was to continue to engage with local community groups and wider organisations to increase the usage of our hall and court house which we did. This was led by our wardens, and we have seen a wide range of users including Quakers, local live music nights, scouts & brownies, yoga and various other wellbeing tutorials continue to benefit from the facility. In the main house we also a variety of usages from families to pilgrims and choirs visiting the cathedral. |
|---|---|---|
| Fundraising has been driven by the usage of both facilities which increased again on |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | 2023 thanks to the hard work of the booking manager, wardens and trustees |
|---|---|---|
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | We do not have any investments other than the properties the charity maintains. |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | In 2024 we saw a good rental income increase from Court House of (7%) in the 2nd full year post the pandemic and our end of year balance grow by ~£7k (though some of this was through maintenance work deferred till 2025). Rental income on Curtis House improved significantly thanks to the hard work of the wardens +35% vs 2023. As a result we have managed to maintain financial stability whilst keeping rental prices low to encourage lower income groups to use the facilities (as stated in our aims). |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We always aim to have at least £15,000 in our bank account to cover any emergency work needed on the house and we have been able to achieve this since 2020. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At least £15,000 held in our bank account. |
| 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 | Our principal source of funding is the rental of the main house (Court House) and the community hall (Curtis House) to a variety of educational, family and religious groups. |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | We do not invest other than the upkeep and maintenance of the properties. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Income has come back well over the last three years due to the reengagement with the community in St Davids itself. Clearly inflation means expenditures will continue to increase but we have mitigated several of these with utility bill fixed rates again. The upkeep of the court house is always a risk given the cost required to maintain an old, listed property We see far more risk with how many people struggling and as such low cost rental facilities such as ours will become a more important resource for families and groups. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 |
Constitution/ Aims |
| 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 | Appointed by current trustees |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | All trustees will have had many years of exposure to The Community and as such know the charity, its constitution and approach well. New Trustees are given smaller responsibilities to begin with to build up their involvement over time. |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Charity is composed of 5 Trustees |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Community of St David |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1186412 |
| Charity’s principal address | Court House, 20 Cross Square St Davids Haverfordwest SA62 6SE |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleri Davis | Chair | |||
| Ralph Tucker | Treasurer | |||
| David Thomson | ||||
| Jacob Cairns | ||||
| Joseph Tucker | ||||
– 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
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
||
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Tucker | ||
Treasurer |
||
| 12/06/2025 | ||
| 12/06/2025 |
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIANO AND WALES The Gommunlty of 5t Davl 1186412 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from 0110112024 3111212024 To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest to thp nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Reeelpts Flat Rent 4,160 23.985 3,620 58 4,160 23.985 3,620 4.160 22,364 2.691 Court House Hire Curiis House Hire DonolionGr2ntS Sub total (Gross income for AR) 31,823 31,82 29,300 A2 Assèt and invèstmènt salès, see table Sub total Total recelpts 31,823 31,82 29.300 A3 Payments ainlenance & Developrnenl 9,010 7,929 619 6,868 540 167 9,010 7,929 619 6,868 15.224 5.542 977 5.619 Telephone & Intemel Insuran D8pDsiI for website design Website expenses 167 Sub total 25,133 25,13 27.362 A4 Asset and Invèstment purchases, (see tablel Sub total Total payments 25,133 25,13 27.362 Net of receipts/(payments) AS Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 6,690 6.690 1.938 25,401 32,091 25,401 32,091 23.463 25.401 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Last Year Catègoriès Details to n•arost £ to n•ar•st£ to n•ar•st£ B1 Cash funds Bank B4nCe 32,091 25.401
Total oash funds 32.091 25.401 lagree baL4nth receipts and paynents a(nI(sl JK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Last Year Detai15 None to nearest £ to nearest£ to nearest£ B2 Other monetary assets Fund to whlch ss•t long5 Unrestricted Detalls Courthousè and Curt18 House Cost Last Year B3 Investment assets 405,000 405.000 Fund to which asset belongs Cost loptlonall Current value loptionall Details None B4 Assets retained for the harity's own use Fund to which liability relates Amount due loptionall When due loptionall Detai15 None B5 Liabilities The assets were purchasedlbuilt in 1961 and 1991 and therefore there are no accounting records to obtain the actual cost8 incurred. The figure has been derived from the insurance valLJe of the property and inflation removed as appropriate lo obtain the eslimaled cost price in 1961 and 1991. Signed by on8 or Iwo trust88s on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of approval 14Ju120 Ral h Tucker El8ri Davies 24 Jul 20 CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 1410712025
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/1/2024 To 31/12/2024
Charity name: The Community of St David
Charity registration number: 1186412
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | THE PURPOSE OF THE CHARITY AS DEFINED IN ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENT ARE THE CARRYING OUT OF ALL OR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES IN THE SPIRIT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION AND IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE: 1. THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND FOR OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS OF PERSONS WHO ARE IN PARTICULAR NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, POVERTY OR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES AND IN EVERY CASE WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS AND THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT NECESSARY IN ORDER TO ENABLE THEM TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SUCH FACILITIES. 2. THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AMONG THOSE INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS. 3. THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF LEADERS FOR THESE PURPOSES. 4. THE SUPPORT OF OTHER CHARITIES. |
| 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 |
Rental of main property to various educational, family & religious groups who are in particular need. Rental of community centre for groups or individuals to progress educational, religious or well-being in the local area. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the charity commission on public benefit. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: We didn’t make any grants in 2024. |
|
| SORP reference | ||
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We didn’t make any grants in 2024. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | No investments are made other than to upkeep the community centre and main rental property directly. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Along with the trustees the community has wider supporters who we update annually on progress (last meeting Sept 2024) and who will help with the property upkeep from time to time. |
| 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 Community of St David exited 2023 in thankfully continued good health. The community’s role in bringing people together continues to be important in 2024 as we all continue to repair our emotional and physical well-being as the toll of difficult times here and abroad impacted families and communities. Ensuring continued financial stability helped by an increased workload from all the trustees, our booking manager and wardens who all pulled together to ensure the charity built our contacts and usage. As a result we have seen continued increased usage of both the community hall and the main rental property ‘Court House’. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Our main focus was to continue to engage with local community groups and wider organisations to increase the usage of our hall and court house which we did. This was led by our wardens, and we have seen a wide range of users including Quakers, local live music nights, scouts & brownies, yoga and various other wellbeing tutorials continue to benefit from the facility. In the main house we also a variety of usages from families to pilgrims and choirs visiting the cathedral. |
|---|---|---|
| Fundraising has been driven by the usage of both facilities which increased again on |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | 2023 thanks to the hard work of the booking manager, wardens and trustees |
|---|---|---|
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | We do not have any investments other than the properties the charity maintains. |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | In 2024 we saw a good rental income increase from Court House of (7%) in the 2nd full year post the pandemic and our end of year balance grow by ~£7k (though some of this was through maintenance work deferred till 2025). Rental income on Curtis House improved significantly thanks to the hard work of the wardens +35% vs 2023. As a result we have managed to maintain financial stability whilst keeping rental prices low to encourage lower income groups to use the facilities (as stated in our aims). |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We always aim to have at least £15,000 in our bank account to cover any emergency work needed on the house and we have been able to achieve this since 2020. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At least £15,000 held in our bank account. |
| 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 | Our principal source of funding is the rental of the main house (Court House) and the community hall (Curtis House) to a variety of educational, family and religious groups. |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | We do not invest other than the upkeep and maintenance of the properties. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Income has come back well over the last three years due to the reengagement with the community in St Davids itself. Clearly inflation means expenditures will continue to increase but we have mitigated several of these with utility bill fixed rates again. The upkeep of the court house is always a risk given the cost required to maintain an old, listed property We see far more risk with how many people struggling and as such low cost rental facilities such as ours will become a more important resource for families and groups. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 |
Constitution/ Aims |
| 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 | Appointed by current trustees |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | All trustees will have had many years of exposure to The Community and as such know the charity, its constitution and approach well. New Trustees are given smaller responsibilities to begin with to build up their involvement over time. |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Charity is composed of 5 Trustees |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Community of St David |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1186412 |
| Charity’s principal address | Court House, 20 Cross Square St Davids Haverfordwest SA62 6SE |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleri Davis | Chair | |||
| Ralph Tucker | Treasurer | |||
| David Thomson | ||||
| Jacob Cairns | ||||
| Joseph Tucker | ||||
– 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
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Ralph Tucker | ||
Treasurer |
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| 12/06/2025 | ||
| 12/06/2025 |