Elim Baptist Church
Report of the Trustees For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2025
The Trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31[st] December 2025
CHARITABLE INCORPORATED STATUS
Elim Baptist Church established a charitable incorporated organisation on the 19[th] of July 2021
Registered Charity Number
1195215
Principal Address
Newbridge Road Pontllanfraith NP12 2LB
Trustees
Adele Pask Steven Paul Phillips Susan Phillips Alan Webber Olga Williams
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing Document
The Charity is controlled by its governing document.
Board of Trustees
The charity is organised, and policy implemented through the board of trustees who normally meet monthly.
Election to the Board and Trustee training
Trustees are elected by the Church members.
Trustees training will continue to be provided to each trustee in relation to their role within the charity.
Risk assessment
The charity has designed a series of policies in order to ensure that all risks are addressed, and operations managed in an efficient manner. These are regularly reviewed in light of the changing statutory environment.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Summary of the objects of the charity as set out In Its governing document
The principal purpose of the church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. The church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world.
Summary of the main activities taken for the public benefit in relation to these objects
In recording the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to our stated objectives and activities the aim has remained, as always, to consistently demonstrate the love of Jesus, in both word and action and, therefore, bring people into a closer relationship with God.
Central to the work and witness of the Church has been the provision of a regular act of Christian worship on a Sunday morning. This includes an Explorers club which runs concurrently in the hall. The Wednesday evening Bible Study and Prayer Group meet on a weekly basis. The church also provided for weddings and funerals for its members and the local community. In addition, a Bereavement support group is offered to the local community.
The church hag continued to operale a very successful Toddler group, and we have been invofved in local schools with school assemblies. class visits, and group vislts to the church. A church puppet team has also now beern set up which will develop the children's WO fwther. The Hall ha5 continued to be used by the Butterflies group- for parents who have experienced miscarriage. slillbirth, or death of a child, and have gone on lo have subsequent children- thi5 group h05 been set up and run by people from the local community. The church grounds conloin 5 ollolments. One of which is taken by a church member. one by a church neighbour and the remaining three by Sccial Sep(ices for their Care Leavers and Youth Off enders SUF)POrt. The Church operates yocedures and protocols lo erisure that all people W¢Jrking wilh children and vulneroble odults are appropriately vetted wilh Ihe DBS IDi5c105ure of Barring Service). ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Summary ol the maln achlevements oftht ¢h4rfty durlng the perfod We must record our grotilude to everyone at 8im Baptist Church for the work that they have continued to faithfully undertake. The Trustees as well a5 members and friends of the church hove continued to bring their skills and experience to enable us to continue ourwot and witness. We hcve on effective Sofeguarding Team and Finance Team. We have also benefited from supporting sludenl placements from Cardrff Baptlsl College. We have had two people coming into member5hlp. The church membership slands at 2S. A5 0 church we continue to supwt a variety of Christian iniliatives (both in the UK and over5easl, and with Qlher chvrches in Ihe area facilitate Blackwood Foodbank. The church is a member of the Gwent Baptist Association. We continue to enjoy good relotionships with the other churches in Ihe area and continue to offer pascfal care to our members ond the community of Pontllanlrailh. Due lo Ihe retirement of the church minister a church profile has been completed ond a Search group reviews any applications for the ministerial position. which will continue to be on o part time basis. FINANCIAL REVIEW Svmmory ol Flnanclal Poslllon The charify recorded an operating Profil of £6834.02 for Ihe year. Totol operating income for Ihe year was £31,056.83 stal•m•nt ol poH¢y on r•s•rves The trustees are satisfied they have sufficient reserves, together with ongoing income anti¢ipoted, to enable the church lo functn effective in the coming yeor. Approved bylhe Boord ofTrustees ¢)n.................................. .and signed on it5 beha11 by.. Adele Pask- ChCh Secretcyy steven Paul Phillip5 - Trèasurer
Pontllanfraith
Elim Baptist Church
Report and Balance Sheet
For the year ended 31[st] December 2025
Minister: Rev Sue Phillips (Jan to March)
Trustees Office held Mrs Adele Pask ~ Secretary & Pulpit Secretary Mr Alan Webber ~ Minute Secretary Mr Paul Phillips ~ Treasurer Ms Nadia Champion ~ Pulpit Secretary (Jan to March) Mrs Olga Williams ~ Rev. Sue Phillips ~ Church Registrar ~ Mr Mike George BMS Birthday Scheme ~ Mrs Margaret George Finance Team ~ Olga Williams, Paul Phillips Rob Watkins, Alan Webber Parents and Toddlers ~ Sue Phillips, Olga Wlliams Explorers ~ Olga Wlliams, Adele Pask Flower Rota ~ Caroline Wlliams Safeguarding ~ Sue Phillips, Olga Williams Paul Phillips, Alan Webber
| General Church Account Opening balance Collections Appeals / BMS Grant from Baptist Union Other Grants and Donations Gift Aid Other Income Trf. from savings account Income |
2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,142.54 2,714.91 |
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| 15,138.30 16,936.23 1,771.02 1,034.18 2,205.22 8,597.36 250.00 427.37 2,767.73 2,796.90 924.56 1,829.94 8,000.00 - |
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| Total Income | 31,056.83 31,621.98 |
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| Minister & HMRC Visiting Preachers Fees & Donations Utilities & Insurance Maintenance Sundries Miscellaneous Trf. to savings account Expenditure |
5,053.43 17,827.35 850.00 700.00 3,275.30 2,477.15 5,369.39 4,842.88 1,185.03 125.48 2,072.85 3,101.49 - - 13,000.00 10.00 |
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| Total Expenditure | 30,806.00 29,084.35 |
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| Closing Balance 5,393.37 5,142.54 General Church Account gain/loss 250.83 2,427.63 Saving Accounts gain/loss 6,583.19 1,003.07 Overall gain/loss 6,834.02 3,430.70 |
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| 5,393.37 5,142.54 |
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| Saving Accounts Opening balance 31,287.54 30,284.47 (See page 5 for details) Closing Balance 37,870.73 31,287.54 Parents & Toddlers Opening balance 1,040.72 1,073.90 Income 630.69 893.00 contribution to Elim 450.00 600.00 Expenditure 176.41 326.18 Closing Balance 1,045.00 1,040.72 BMS Birthday scheme Donation to BMS 145.00 150.00 |
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| Income breakdown | 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online payments 8,710.00 9,115.00 Envelopes 565.00 1,365.00 Open 4,988.80 5,556.18 1. Cash not banked 874.50 900.05 Collections Total 15,138.30 16,936.23 Communion - BMS 401.02 404.60 World Vision Appeal - 106.00 Talents of Hope - 388.98 Samaritans purse 537.00 - Christian Aid - - DEC 306.00 134.60 Harvest Appeal - - Shoe box appeal 420.00 - BMS Appeal 107.00 - Appeals / BMS 1,771.02 1,034.18 Grant from Baptist Union 2,205.22 8,597.36 GBA Grant - - Bequests & Donations 250.00 427.37 Grants and Donations 250.00 427.37 Gift Aid 2,767.73 2,796.90 Toddlers & Babyzone 450.00 600.00 Other 14.56 84.94 Tiny Talk - - Hall hire 130.00 165.00 Funeral Charges 150.00 - Wedding Fees - - Champs - 600.00 Allotments & 2 Elim Way 180.00 380.00 Quiz nights - - Post Office - - Other Income 924.56 1,829.94 Transfer from Savings Account 8,000.00 - |
8,710.00 9,115.00 565.00 1,365.00 4,988.80 5,556.18 874.50 900.05 |
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| 15,138.30 16,936.23 |
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| 401.02 404.60 - 106.00 - 388.98 537.00 - - - 306.00 134.60 - - 420.00 - 107.00 - |
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| 2,767.73 2,796.90 |
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| 450.00 600.00 14.56 84.94 - - 130.00 165.00 150.00 - - - - 600.00 180.00 380.00 - - - - |
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| 924.56 1,829.94 |
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| 8,000.00 - |
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| Total Income | 31,056.83 31,621.98 |
Notes:
1. Cash shown as not banked has been used for visiting preachers or general expenses which are included in the expenditure
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| Expenditure Breakdown | 2025 | 2024 | |
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| Ministers stipend HMRC, NI Ministers Total Visiting preachers BUW Fees BUGB Fees GBA Fees Samarita's Purse World Vision Talents of hope Christian Aid Appeal Tearfund DEC Food bank donation Everyones Child Romania Professional Fees Shoe box appeal 1. BMS Fees & Donations Total Electric Water Insurance Utilities & Insurance Total Miscellaneous Blackwood Fire Maintenance Total CCL Licence Explorers Toddlers & Babyzone Cash expenses Wednesday Diner Easter cards General Misc. Stamps Sundries Total Bells windows Joshua Tree Services Miscellaneous Total Transfer to Savings Account |
4,180.19 16,351.58 873.24 1,475.77 |
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| 5,053.43 17,827.35 |
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| 850.00 700.00 |
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| 504.00 440.00 140.40 126.50 36.00 33.00 100.00 200.00 - 173.00 - 500.00 100.00 20.00 - - 550.00 - - 77.37 - - 724.90 407.28 420.00 700.00 500.00 |
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| 3,275.30 2,477.15 |
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| 3,495.53 3,074.11 186.84 151.26 1,687.02 1,617.51 |
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| 5,369.39 4,842.88 |
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| 903.03 - 282.00 125.48 |
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| 1,185.03 125.48 |
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| 100.00 343.72 - 10.00 459.63 241.19 - 52.68 - - 27.49 - 1,485.73 2,441.90 - 12.00 |
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| 2,072.85 3,101.49 |
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| - - - - |
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| - - |
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| 13,000.00 10.00 |
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| Total expenditure | 30,806.00 29,084.35 |
Notes:
1. Donation comprises of £250 each to Wissam Nasrallah and Dave & Michele Mahon from communion collections totalling £401.02
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Elim Savings Accounts
2025 2024
Lloyds Instant Savings Treasurers Account
| Opening Balance | 333.56 | 30,284.47 |
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| Deposits | 10,360.99 | - |
| Interest | 31.50 | 49.09 |
| withdrawl | 8,000.00 | 30,000.00 |
| Closing Balance | 2,726.05 | 333.56 |
| count | ||
Opening Balance |
10,000.00 | - |
| Deposits | - | 10,000.00 |
| Interest | 360.99 | - |
| withdrawl | 10,360.99 | - |
| Closing Balance | - | 10,000.00 |
| Account | ||
Opening Balance |
20,953.98 | - |
| Deposits | 13,000.00 | 20,010.00 |
| Interest | 1,190.70 | 943.98 |
| withdrawl | - | - |
| Closing Balance | 35,144.68 | 20,953.98 |
| Savings accounts closing balance | 37,870.73 | 31287.54 |
| Saving Accounts gain/loss | 6,583.19 | 1003.07 |
Lloyds Fixed Term Account
Epworth Instant Plus Account
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Elim Baptist Church Pontllanfraith Audit of the Reports and Bala nce Sheet for the period l January 2025 - 31 December 2025 We the undersigned have examined the fi na ncial reports for Elirn Baptist Church and for the Parents & Toddlers I n our opinion the fi nacial records and statements presented represent fairly the revenues ¢ollected and expenses paid. Lead Auditor Deputy Auditor Name: Alan Webber Sue Morris Slgnatures: jl.mor Date zo2ts Address: Laurist y Coed Load of Hay Road Crumlin NPII 3AY 9 Ashgrove Blackwood Caerphilly NP12 IWR
Elim Baptist Church Pontllanfraith Audit of the Reports and Bala nce Sheet for the period l January 2025 - 31 December 2025 We the undersigned have examined the fi na ncial reports for Elirn Baptist Church and for the Parents & Toddlers I n our opinion the fi nacial records and statements presented represent fairly the revenues ¢ollected and expenses paid. Lead Auditor Deputy Auditor Name: Alan Webber Sue Morris Slgnatures: jl.mor Date zo2ts Address: Laurist y Coed Load of Hay Road Crumlin NPII 3AY 9 Ashgrove Blackwood Caerphilly NP12 IWR