Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date 01/01/25 To Period end date 31/12/25
Charity name: Tawe Valley Church
Charity registration number: 1192931
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within the Tawe Valley and the surrounding neighbourhood; And such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the charity trustees, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, including but not limited to: the prevention and relief of need, hardship and sickness; the advancement of education; and the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life; |
| 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 |
Weekly public worship services held at our church building at 86 Christopher Rd, Ynystawe including a Sunday School for children Weekly prayer meetings in the building and online Numerous Youtube videos created and freely available to all Ladies meetings, bible studies, craft evenings, carol services and coffee mornings Financial and practical support for Swansea Christian Bookshop Financial support of missionary |
| work in India, Nepal, Uzbekistan and Ukraine Pastoral visiting and counselling Local care home visitation |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit. The Church provides public benefit principally in the provision of a Place of Worship, worship services, and on the public platform of YouTube so that the widest range of people possible could benefit from all that God says and all the help he brings. The Church seeks to fulfil its charitable objectives in the advancement of Christianity and in supporting those in need. |
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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
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | This is our fifth year as a newly formed church with CIO status. We have been able to buy our own church building in Ynystawe holding regular Sunday morning services open to all and a Sunday School and free refreshments afterwards as well as other special services and events including weekly prayer meetings, bi- weekly coffee mornings and outreach events. We have a full time Pastor and currently have 27 members and average attendance at our Sunday service is 30- 40 people. All our services are recorded and streamed online to any that may want to watch, and our Pastor also records and produces regular series of short Youtube videos, again freely available. We have been able to provide financial support to missionaries in India, Nepal, Uzbekistan and Ukraine as well as supporting the Swansea Christian bookshop and Teach Beyond, and send aid to those in need of emergency assistance via the Barnabus Fund and the Slavic Gospel Association. We also undertake monthly visits to a local care home, sharing the gospel and singing hymns. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
Financial Review
Para 1.21
Review of the charity’s
We bought our own building with a 66%
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mortgage and are financially secure | |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We hold a £50,000 reserve to see us through any difficult or unforeseen circumstances |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £50,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Members regular contributions and gift aid on them |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Church constitution and handbook |
| 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 | Trustees are elected by the church members Nominees must be approved by a 75% majority of the Church meeting. The Managing Trustees have full and final responsibility for the general control and management of the administration of the church. |
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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
| Charity name | Tawe Valley Church |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1192931 |
| Charity’s principal address | 86 Christopher Rd Ynystawe Swansea SA6 6QX |
Names 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) |
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| Stuart Dainty | Pastor | 01/01/2021 | Tawe ValleyChurch member | |
| Peter Harris | Chairman | 01/01/2021 | “ | |
| Mark Cole | Secretary(til 01/11) | 01/01/2021-01/11/24 | “ | |
| David Bamber | Treasurer | 01/01/2021 | “ | |
| Steve Prosser | Secretaryfrom 01/11 | 01/01/2021 | “ | |
| Callum Dainty | 01/11/24 | “ | ||
| Ieuan Wright | 01/11/24 | “ | ||
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) Edward Aneurin Peter Harris
Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Chair, etc)
Date
03-04-26
Tawe Valley Church Income and Expenditure Report Year ending 31 December 2025
| Income | £ | £ | |
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| Offerings ‐ bank | 60879.49 | ||
| Offerings ‐ cash | |||
| Offerings ‐ special | 57900 | ||
| Bank interest | 200.51 | ||
| Gift Aid | 23713.09 | ||
| Other | 31.88 | ||
| Total income | 142725 | ||
| Expenditure | |||
| Pastor | 32583.85 | ||
| Pension | 1524.6 | ||
| Pastor's expenses | 229.81 | ||
| Other preachers | 540 | ||
| Legal fees | 15995.31 | ||
| Building purchase | 87280.26 | ||
| Room hire | 3410 | ||
| Website/other IT | 628.24 | ||
| Insurance | 1164.28 | ||
| Missions/missionary s | 8550 | ||
| Children's work | 121.17 | ||
| Outreach events | 758.7 | ||
| Other | 4948.07 | ||
| Total expenditure | 157734.3 | ||
| Income less expenditure | ‐15009.32 |
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteos TAWE VALLEY CHURCH On accounts for the year onded 31" Dernber 2025 Charity no (if any) 1192931 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of Ihe accounts of th8 above charity {-the Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and basis of report As the charitys trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 1.the Act-). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examinalion, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5Kb) of the Act. Independent IThe charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of linsert name of applicable listed body]l. Delete [ l if not applicable. I have completed my examination. I confiTh that no material matters have come to my attention in rJ)nnection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act.. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records- or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requiremenls concerning the fom) and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinalion. I have no GonmS and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of Ihe accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Signed: Dato: Name: Ms Patricia Anne Laylon Relevant professional qualificationls} or body B Sc (Hons) Managerial and Administrative Studies IER Oct 2018
(if any): Address: 44 Maesygwemen Road. Morriston Swansea SA6 6LL Section B Disclosure Only complete Il Ine exaii)Iner needs to highlight malenal matters of concem {see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts- directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to dlsclose. IER Oct 2018