Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2024 Period start date To 31/12/2024 Period end date
Charity name: Ardal Weinidogaeth Bro Tysilio Ministry Area
Charity registration number: 1187491
Objectives and Activities
| Objectives and Activities | ||
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| SORP reference | ||
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To further the mission and ministry of the Christian Gospel through a variety of activities including public worship and community engagement. |
| 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 | Bro Tysilio provides opportunities for Christian worship through services in its church buildings and beyond, and seeks to engage with local communities to meet physical and spiritual needs, and to bear witness to the Good News of Jesus Christ. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees of Bro Tysilio 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: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers 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 | In promotion of the whole mission of the Church; pastoral, evangelistic and social, it provides a benefit to the public by: • providing resources and facilities for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers; • promoting Christian values, and service by members of the churches to their communities to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Total receipts of Unrestricted Funds during the year were £147,015,182, and Restricted Funds of £11,875 were received. The total income received was £160,114 (2023; £107,484). Total payments during the year were £207,749 (2023; £202,350), of which £190,490 was unrestricted and £17,259 was restricted. The net result for the year was an excess of payments over receipts of £47,635 (2023; excess of payments over receipts of £30,407). |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Whilst no official reserves policy was held during the reporting period, the Ministry Area Council maintained levels of reserves (both Restricted and Unrestricted) in order to safeguard the future provision of ministry in the Ministry Area. A reserves policy is being prepared for the Ministry Area Council to adopt in the near future. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £296,201 (excluding restricted and endowment funds) |
| 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 |
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 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment Para 1.46 policy adopted A description of the principal risks Para 1.46 facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | n/a | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Bro Tysilio is governed by the Constitution of the Church in Wales. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated Association. |
| 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 | The members of the Ministry Area Council are the trustees of the charity, and are elected by those on the Electoral Roll (as per the Constitution of the Church in Wales) at the Annual Vestry Meeting. |
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 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Ardal Weinidogaeth Bro Tysilio MinistryArea |
|---|---|
| Other name the charityuses | Bro Tysilio |
| Registered charitynumber | 1187491 |
| Charity’s principal address | c/o The Vicarage, Mona Road, Menai Bridge LL59 5EA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| es of the charity trustees who manage the charity | es of the charity trustees who manage the charity | es of the charity trustees who manage the charity | es 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) |
| Richard Wood | Chair, Vicar | Bishopof Bangor | ||
| Annette Roberts | Ex-officio, MA Warden |
Vicar | ||
| Gwylan Williams | Ex-officio, MA Warden |
Ministry Area Council | ||
| Tania apSiôn | Ex-officio, Cleric | Bishopof Bangor | ||
| Hugh Jones | Ex-officio, Cleric | Bishopof Bangor | ||
| Neil Evans | Ex-officio, Reader | Bishopof Bangor | ||
| John Idris Jones | MinistryArea Council | |||
| Ken Newis | MinistryArea Council | |||
| John Grahame | MinistryArea Council | |||
| Yvonne Owen | MinistryArea Council | |||
| John Hughes | MinistryArea Council | |||
| Janice Jones | MinistryArea Council | |||
– 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 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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| Richard Wood | Janice Jones | |
Chair, Vicar |
Trustee | |
| 28/6/2026 28/6/2026 |
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| 28/6/2026 |