## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From April 2022 To March 2023** ## **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. The charity is funded by church members donations. ## **Objectives.** The purposes of the Church are set out in its governing document which include: 1. The advancement of the Christian faith within Talbot Green, Pontyclun and the surrounding neighbourhood. 2. 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. 3. Assistance and support given to missionaries that have a direct connection with the church . ## **Summary of activities.** During this period where people are experiencing hardship from a ‘cost of living Crisis ‘ the church held some activities specifically aiming to give relief to residents. The church building and members have been involved in running Foodbank on Mondays. Twice a week the church was used as a ‘warm space’ to provide visitors with soup, company, and warm rooms in response to the large increase on the amount that people had to spend to heat their homes. This event was put on during the coldest time of the year until it was considered that it was no longer needed. Every Sunday a sermon was preached at the church and over the internet by the Pastor or lay-preachers. 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 sermons were sensitive, encouraging and uplifting giving hope through the difficult circumstances of the ‘cost of living crisis’. The sermon would be followed by a few songs of worship that were led by the worship leader. Church members and many people from the community either attended the church or logged on to listen to the services and often emailed encouraging messages. The church activities have been well supported. Church members have attended the church in good numbers, children, youth and adult community activities continued. On Wednesdays a Bible talk/discussion was delivered to two groups, either at the church or at a church members home. All were encouraged to participate in the discussion During the summer holidays for one week ‘Holiday Bible Club’ took place for children of primary school age. Craft for the children was purchased and prepared. The children listened to Biblical stories with ethical teaching, completed craft, played games, joined in with the songs that were sung with actions. It was a privilege to see children with happy smiling faces obviously having lots of fun, with grateful parents or guardians looking on. Holiday bible club was well received by the community. The youth leaders regularly supported teenagers by running the youth group. The young people enjoyed their participation in games, bible-based talks, and outside activities. The youngsters were taken to Quasar and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Friendships within the group were made. The children of the community benefited from the teaching that they received from Sunday School and attending their social group during the week. Leaders worked to produce a programme of fun activities, craft , games, and teaching that the children liked. The community has been helped by the coffee morning and lady’s bible study groups. Lonely people have enjoyed the social interaction, both groups were a good place to make new friends and chat. The church has given assistance to missionaries connected to the church with regular updates of their needs and news to church members. Many acts of kindness have been completed by church members to people within the community. Errands completed; shopping done are two examples. 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 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 different types of communication to ensure that the charity members were informed of what was happening in the church. Letters and emails were written. Social media was used. Telephone calls were made. Feedback from 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 many challenges. New skills and knowledge have been gained throughout the year as some church members have taken on new roles and responsibilities. We look forward to church charity life during the next year. The trustees were encouraged by the support and hard work of many of the church members. 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 (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc) Date 0210612023 Augu￿ 08th 2023 Mr G Rowe Ebenezer ChuT¢h Dear Graham Eb¢nez¢rA¢¢ounts 2022123 Thank you for allowing m¢ th¢ privile8e of examining the financial accounts for the year ending 31. March 2023 in respect of E￿neZ￿r ChuTCh. I have examined the accounts and ¢onfirni that they are in ￿rdance with the a¢¢ouniing re¢ords of the Church. l am nol awuT¢ of any matt¢r io which attention needs to be drawn in order lo obtyin a proper understanding of the ￿counts. Julian Hores 3D Church Tel.. 07557476149 E-mail.. juli8n.harefyky.¢om EBEIIEZER(HiIAOITALBOTGREÉN (10 1181571 WAIICE 5HEEfFOR(101118S713141>2023 FIXED ASSETS CHUACH wIiD EWIPMEpr 5W52I•J rj li*) Im.ty) 51.padi X.Y4 415 350 2.6E5&) IW5 $3L617.60 531.617.6Q s31￿17.60 1ni.js 76aiiJ6 sh 74 RREFn 41L34 X4#. 41315J' k¢tyJnt52022.102a Ebenezer Church T•lbot Green L*•rtAc¢owts forlh•ye4r•nth 31¥t lA1￿h 2023 INCOME Gffts Bank Interest Tax Refund TOTAL INCOMe 2ozi122 8.084.43 2022123 53.386 83 £2.788 53 $8.870.76 £8.489.n 81.876.55 EXPENDITURE Mis510nary gfftsl Full lThe thers Trn¥el Ewses SF¢akefs gffls 21122 22r23 É7.536 OJ 7.918.50 295 00 1.2W trj 6.423 50 6.$70fy) Salary, Tax and Nl c*arw & Adun outreach Children & Youih %% Transport Expen881 CIO Appk4lK)n Gas 31,047 16 1,218 25 3.36Z 32 2.150 14 160 723 39 76385 IW94 394 24 1.523 32 716 81 Tekphone photot0p￿r. Ilwtwry & rex4¥tes Equipme Cleaning Maintena1￿ & t￿￿ling* Sun¢rie$ Prtsentslk)nl Gfft¥ InsurarK• Bank Charges C8r Part rent FIEC R•t•B (W•ts Copyryhl fe Auditorn G Spo¢l•l Ev•ntslA¢uvl￿* 547 11))5 5 697.81 573.77 667 31 $30 85 9183 62 418 18 50145 253 14 367 58 267.22 578 16 N•t cobt 17250 168 27 188.27 1.$45.78 H8C x2 Toi*l 8ycl•l It•m• 2.$76.$5 1.886 55 1.316 34 1,888 $5 TOTAL expENDmJRE 68.OJ7.20 57.744.02 SURPLUSI IDEFICITI 863.$6 4.132.53 CIO tharrfy aLs>JJnl open￿9 b9** CIO tharity aceounl Eyndrtuie up byllreducedl up by1(re¢J￿) Does Tr)t ￿(&>J? 4.W.X) 1263.18) f$.419 72rmJ¢trtym IiJir21. 31rJri2 offerw August 08th 2023 Mr G Rowe Ebenezer Church Ebenez¢rA¢¢ounts 2022123 Thank you for allowing m¢ the privilege of examinin8 the financial accounts for the year ending 31* March 2023 in r¢spe¢i of Eb¢￿Zer Church. I have examined the accounts aThl confirn) that they are in accordance with the a¢¢ountin8 records of ihe Chur¢h. l am noi aware of any matter to which attention n¢¢&s w be dramm in order to obtain a proper understanding of th¢ accounts. Julian Hares 3D Church Tel.. 07557476149 E-mail: julian.hares@sky.com