Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From April 2020 To March 2021
Charity name: EBENEZER CHURCH, TALBOT GREEN
Charity registration number: 1188571
Ebenezer Church, Talbot Green Annual Charity Report.
The following report details how the church charity was a benefit to people in the community. It is a summary of the activities that took place and the results that gave evidence of how the community was helped. Reference is also made as to how and why the charity made some costly purchases which the trustees believe were an excellent investment. The charity is funded by church members donations.
Objectives.
The purposes of the Church are set out in its governing document which include:
-
The advancement of the Christian faith within Talbot Green, Pontyclun and the surrounding neighbourhood.
-
Charitable purposes that in the opinion of the charity trustees put into practice the Christian faith. Examples would include but not be limited to, relief from hardship, assistance to those who are ill, advancement of education, provision of facilities for social welfare and recreation.
-
Assistance and support given to missionaries that have a direct connection with the church.
Summary of activities.
As the church was not allowed to meet in a building due to government safety laws, because of the covid pandemic, the trustees decided that the church would move to online services. The trustees wanted the online services to be of a high standard. Technical equipment was purchased to enable this to go ahead. It was an excellent investment.
Every Sunday a sermon was preached, over the internet by the Pastor. Before the sermon, the Pastor’s wife would give us a
news update of village and church life often showing photographs and announcing birthdays. The sermon was sensitive, encouraging and uplifting giving hope through the difficult circumstances of the Covid pandemic. The sermon would be followed by a few songs of worship that were sung by the worship leader from her home broadcast by the internet. Church members and many people from the community logged on to listen to the services and emailed encouraging messages. When the covid restrictions were softened some people who live in Talbot Green, who are occasional church visitors told us how much they enjoyed the on-line services. For church members who did not have the internet the sermon notes were circulated.
On Wednesdays, a bible talk/discussion was delivered using the internet that church members could participate. Many church members voiced their appreciation. A daily blog was written by the Pastor.
During the summer holidays for one week a virtual holiday bible club took place. Craft packs for the children were purchased, prepared, and distributed. The internet was utilized so that children could log on and listen to biblical stories with ethical teaching, tell jokes, display craft that they had completed, join in with the songs that were sung with actions. It was a joy to log on and see children with happy smiling faces obviously having lots of fun, with grateful parents or guardians looking on. The children used the like emojis’ to display how much fun they were having. The virtual holiday bible club was well received by the community, the first virtual holiday club that the church has ever run. It replaced the church building held holiday club which has run every year from 1986 until Covid arrived in 2020.
The youth leaders regularly supported teenagers with social media, internet discussions and quiz nights. Friendships were strengthened and feelings of loneliness and isolation that the teenagers were having due to Covid were soothed.
Many acts of kindness were completed by church members to the community and to other church members. Cakes were
delivered and well received by local shops, the pharmacy, to church members and their friends. Shopping was done for older or vulnerable people living in the village. Isolated or lonely people were regularly spoken to on the telephone by church members. Errands were completed for isolated elderly people living in the community.
Gifts were given to lay preachers or full- time Christian workers who would have normally preached in the church but were not able to do so due to government legislation. Missionaries working abroad that pre-pandemic had visited the church were supported. Further details of how the church charity money was used and current reserves are given in the financial report.
We are thankful for the hard work of the Pastor, his wife and family and many church members. All diligently worked behind the scenes to enable the online services and many acts of kindness to have a positive impact within the church neighbourhood. We are grateful too for industry of the charity treasurer.
Communication.
The church charity used many different types of communication during the pandemic to ensure that the charity members were aware of what was happening in the church. Letters and emails were written. Social media was used. Telephone calls were made. Regular online church leaders and trustee meetings were completed. Feedback from an online church members meeting was received.
Conclusion.
The trustees believe that as far as practically possible the church has met its objectives as set out in its governing document and church handbook. Often imaginative ways were used to overcome the challenges and constraints that the covid pandemic caused. New skills and knowledge have been gained through the perplexing events of the pandemic and will be continually used as we look forward to church charity life during the next year.
The trustees consider that they have complied with the Charity Commissions public benefit guidance.
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) A C Hallett Full name(s) Andrew Clive Hallett
Position (e.g., Secretary Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 25/3/2022
EBENEZ BASELIN
2021
FIXED ASSETS
| CHURCH BUILDING | 520,652 |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |
| Chairs | 2,190 |
| Projectors x 2 | 1,000 |
| 5 i-pads | 1,544 |
| Electric keyboard | 425 |
| Electric drums | 250 |
| Sound desk | 1,050 |
| Lectern | 250 |
| Radio microphones | 489 |
| Camera live stream | 2,626 |
| PC | 1,392 |
CURRENT ASSETS
| Debtors (gift aid due) | 2,781 |
|---|---|
| Bank currect account (31-03-2021) | 72,142 |
| Cash | 0 |
CURRENT LIABILITIES
| Gas (paid 9th April) | 0 |
|---|---|
| PAYE & PENSION (cleared) | 0 |
NET ASSETS
CAPITAL ACCOUNTS
Balance brought forward
Year end
587,299
Excess of income over expenditure 19,492
ZER CHURCH TALBOT GREEN CIO 1188571
NE BALANCE SHEET FOR CIO 1188571 31-03-2021
Capital purchase April 2020 - March
Date Cost Equipment
08/10/2020 £ 1,312.80 Audio Visual Direct LTD 08/10/2020 £ 1,312.80 Audio Visual Direct LTD 12/30/2020 £ 489.00 Professional Music techn 01/25/2021 £ 1,279.00 Replacement of church 01/25/2021 £ 112.95 Monitor, cables & monit Total 31-03-202 £ 4,506.55
531,868
74,923
606,791
0
h 2021
(Video camera & audio equipment for live streaming) Deposit
(Video camera & audio equipment for live streaming) Balance on completion nology upgrade of radio mics as agreed by Trustees computer to cope with streaming, presentations etc tor stand for streaming PC etc.
Ebenezer Ch Accounts for the year ending 3
Accounts 2020-2021
INCOME
Gifts (Minus gifts for special collections) Bank Interest Tax Refund
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE
Missionary gifts/ Full time workers
Travel Expenses Speakers gifts Mission gifts
Salary, Tax and NI includes cleaner & pension Adult outreach Children & Youth work Transport Expenses CIO Application Gas Electricity Telephone Photocopier, stationary & resources Equipment Cleaning Maintenance & building work Sundries Presentation/ Gifts Insurance Bank Charges Car Park rent FIEC Rates (Water) Copyright fee Auditors Gift Special Events/ Activities Expenses Compassion Covid 19 appeal Harvest gifting 338.00 Virtual HBC 453.71
Total Special Items 791.71
TOTAL EXPENDITURE SURPLUS/ (DEFICIT) (Includes gift aid reserves)
----- Start of picture text -----
2020
----- End of picture text -----
| 2020 |
|
|---|---|
| Reserves as at 31st March* | £44,308.53 |
| Community account opening balance | £1,727.21 |
| Community account closing balance | £8,388.20 |
| CIO charity account opening balance | |
| CIO charity account closing balance | |
| Expenditure up by/(reduced) | (3,840.56) |
| Giving up by/(reduced) Does not include special oferings | £ 6,630.51 |
----- Start of picture text -----
hurch Talbot Green CIO 1188571
31st March 2021
This year
2020/21 2019/20
55,593.70 55,501.55
20.40 84.46
16,706.94 £10,104.52
72,321.04 65,690.53
19/20 20/21
9,042.97 £12,542.00
422 0
1700 1800
10,420.00 7,242.97
30,671.72 31,559.84
0.00 310.30
453.71 431.12
0.00 0
1,920.70 1,884.00
740.06 1,494.77
264.28 790.04
729.45 717.48
170.34 5.4
5,330.07 43.52
68.75 425
136.41 356.07
730.99 443.69
189.97 29.75
473.67 454.77
0.00 -
0.00 0
1,240.00 1,240
157.92 234.96
358.18 346.73
150.00 150
Income Net cost
270.00 68.00
-
453.71
-
-
----- End of picture text -----
----- Start of picture text -----
-
270.00 521.71 3,210.31
52,829.19 56,669.75
19,491.85 9,020.78
2021
£0.00
£8,338.20
£0
Previous accounts closed 5th January 2021 £53,199.88
transferred to charity account. Statement 3rd December
£72,440.98 2020 - 06th January 2021.
£72,141.81
----- End of picture text -----
Paul Evans &Co IJ Sevenkn 2021 Ir refr. PEIMISC G Ro £b¢ntti Chwrh TrPJ Chuych Vlll4e Ibnt)Trri(kl c1y Thank for me ihe priviley of examinln8 the finandal the ended 31 March 2021 In respect of Ebewef Chwth. n h•$ l)een a pleasurn io carry out this work. T¢l.. 01441209209 ulia Ld¢VIDsko.Uk whM.pauleYin44n&-tsoxuk I exam1 tht Kcounts and confimi the accounis accord with tnI1 of the (hur(h. i am nol aware of any matter to atttftlK needs io be drawn in Imler io obtain a unlkntanduw ol ihe a¢¢ounts. Vaul Evaos l.C.V.A. Dr101