ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
KESWICK IN WALES CONVENTION
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: ENGLAND AND WALES 1196792
KESWICK IN WALES CONVENTION
TRUSTEES REPORT
CONTENTS
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Legal and Administrative Information Income and Expenditure Accounts Bank account balance sheet Trustees' Report
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KESWICK IN WALES CONVENTION LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER | 1196792 |
|---|---|
| START OF FINANCIAL YEAR | 01 January 2024 |
| END OF FINANCIAL YEAR | 31 December 2024 |
| TRUSTEES WHO SERVED DURING 2024 | Colin Leyshon (Chairman) |
| David Meadows (Treasurer) | |
| John Mitson (Secretary) | |
| Geraint Howells | |
| Michael Beresford | |
| Ray Thurgood | |
| Richard Harrison | |
| Andrew Hill |
New trustees are appointed following the provisions laid out in the organisation's governing instrument.
| LEGAL STATUS | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
|---|---|
| GOVERNING INSTRUMENT | Constitution dated 28 July 2021 |
OBJECTS
The Object of the CIO is, for the public benefit, the advancement of the Evangelical Christian faith in particular (but without limitation) by:
• nurturing and deepening the spiritual life of the Lord's people, without denominational bias or distinction; and
• the provision of conventions for Christian worship, teaching and prayer.
| CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS | The Secretary |
|---|---|
| Carneddau | |
| 4 Highbury Fields | |
| Llanyre | |
| Llandrindod Wells | |
| LD1 6NF | |
| PRIMARY BANKERS | CAF Bank |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER | Elizabeth Thomas MAAT |
| 22 Llys Corrwg | |
| Rhydyfelin | |
| Pontypridd | |
| CF37 5EJ |
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KESWICK IN WALES CONVENTION YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
Income and Expenditure Account
Income
| Income and Expenditure Account Income |
|
|---|---|
| General Offerings Gift Day Offerings Missionary Offerings Gifts Gift Aid Book Sales CD Orders Legal Fee Interest Bank Transfer Other |
£ 432.45 £ 7,489.65 £ 8,089.50 |
| £ 16,011.60 £ 1,375.00 £ 949.25 £ - £ 203.50 £ - £ 101.56 £ - £ - |
|
| £ 18,640.91 |
Expenditure
| Advertising IT Costs Accommodation Venue(s) Preaching Fees Missionary Giving Children's Meetings Missionary Books Postage CD Production Costs Secretary's Expenses Travel Expenses Reimburse Refreshments Honoraria Postage Legal Costs Insurance CCLI Bank Charges Bank Transfer to Cash Account Surplus/(Deficit) for the year |
£ 257.64 £ 91.20 £ 3,561.18 £ 4,200.00 £ 1,080.00 £ 8,250.00 £ - £ 48.95 £ 244.50 £ 4.33 £ 835.00 £ 49.50 £ - £ 343.35 £ 150.00 £ 320.00 £ 253.00 £ 66.00 £ - |
|---|---|
| £ 19,754.65 | |
| -£ 1,113.74 |
I have examined the accounts of Keswick in Wales Convention for the year ended 31st December 2024, together with the books and supporting records and can confirm that in my opinion, they are in accordance therewith.
Elizabeth Thomas MAAT 2
2 Llys Corrwg Rhydyfelin Pontypridd CF37 5EJ
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KESWICK IN WALES CONVENTION YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024 BANK ACCOUNT BALANCE SHEET
CAF CASH ACCOUNT 00035603
| Opening Balance Income Expenditure Closing Balance CAF GOLD ACCOUNT 00100776 Opening Balance Income (interest) Expenditure Closing Balance |
£8,986.39 £18,559.27 £27,545.66 £3,281.79 £81.64 £3,363.43 |
£19,754.65 £7,791.01 |
|---|---|---|
| £27,545.66 | ||
| £0.00 £3,363.43 |
||
| £3,363.43 | ||
| - |
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KESWICK IN WALES CONVENTION TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their report and the income and expenditure account of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Preparation of Financial Information
The income and expenditure account has been prepared in accordance with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019.
Structure, Governance and Management
The full name of the charity is the Keswick in Wales Convention. The charity became registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales on 26 November 2021. Its registered number is 1196792. It is governed by a Constitution dated 28 July 2021.
Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees
Trustees are generally already familiar with the work of the charity having attended the convention on multiple occasions prior to their appointment.
• Every Charity Trustee must endorse and abide by the Statement of Faith and the Code of Practice.
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Charity Trustees are appointed by a unanimous resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the Charity Trustees.
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Removal of Charity Trustees, should it be necessary, is effected by a unanimous vote of the Charity Trustees.
Ray Thurgood stepped down as a trustee in July 2024. The remaining trustees expressed their thanks to Ray for his years of service to the convention.
Risk Management
The Trustees ensure that the Keswick in Wales Convention complies with all relevant legislation including Data Protection and Health and Safety.
Objectives and Activities
Objects
The Object of the CIO is, for the public benefit, the advancement of the Evangelical Christian faith in particular (but without limitation) by:
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nurturing and deepening the spiritual life of the Lord's people, without denominational bias or distinction; and
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the provision of conventions for Christian worship, teaching and prayer.
Activities
The Activities of the charity include but are not restricted to:
● The holding of an annual convention in July/August in Llandrindod Wells. This includes public worship, prayer, preaching and teaching; ● The convention features three different mission organisations who are permitted to share information about their organisations with the congregation. Each mission organisation also provides a display stand with publications or other material about their work. Additional mission organisations are invited to bring display boards to increase knowledge and understanding regarding world mission. One of the featured missions each year includes a mission to Jewish people.
● a Children's Bible Club is run each year for primary school age children. This includes singing worship songs, reading the Bible, doing craft activities and praying together. It is run by a trained children's worker.
● a Christian book shop is provided and refreshments before and after most meetings.
Public Benefit
In reviewing the overall aim and the objectives of the Charity, and in exercising their powers and duties, the Trustees have had due regard for the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance. The activities of the Keswick in Wales Convention are carried out to further its charitable purpose for the public benefit as summarised in the section 'Activities' (above) and throughout this report.
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KESWICK IN WALES CONVENTION TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Achievements and Performance during the Year
We are thankful to the Lord for His blessing on our meetings at the Pavilion in Llandrindod Wells during week commencing 29th July 2024. The Lord was very gracious to those who were there and fellowship was, as usual, a great blessing in the Lord. We are thankful for the blessing of being able to “stream” our meetings live over the internet, but the greatest blessing is to meet with the people of God face to face. We plan to continue to stream our services for those who are unable, for whatever reason, to attend physically.
The morning Bible readings were very ably led by Rev John Macleod on The Glory of God as manifested to His people, mainly from the Psalms. The evening sessions were led by Rev Ali McLachlan who very helpfully preached on prayer, based on several passages from the Book of Acts.
On Tuesday afternoon, our “Coffee, Cakes and Chat session” was with Phil Davies of Sporting Marvels, who related to us his wonderful testimony of the Lord’s saving him and setting up a ministry in the Rhondda Valleys mainly to reach young people.
One of the highlights of the week was the address given on Thursday afternoon, by Rev Dr Eryl Davies (Heath, Cardiff) on Revival. Quoting Biblical and Historical accounts of revival it was very challenging, and the meeting closed with a time of prayer. During the week we also had mission reports from The Society for Distributing Hebrew Scriptures; The Open Air Mission; and IFES (International Fellowship of Evangelical Students). The Bookstall was provided by Anne Newman of Purple Tulip Christian Literature Ministry and was greatly blessed with quality books etc.
The children’s work was ably led by Megan Scott of Child Evangelism Fellowship
There was a prayer meeting at 9.30am every morning led by the chairman, who urged those attending to take God’s precious promise to the Throne of Grace and plead with our heavenly Father to have mercy upon us in these dark and dismal days.
As usual there was precious fellowship between meetings. We give the Lord all the praise and honour.
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KESWICK IN WALES CONVENTION TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Financial Review
Total income for the year was £18,640.91 and expenditure was £19,754.65, resulting in a deficit of £1,113.74 for the year. Bank balances as of 31st December 2024 totalled £11,154.44, with £7,791.01 in the CAF Cash Account and £3,363.43 in the CAF Gold Account.
Plans for Future Period
As we move forward to the 2025 Convention, we are planning to meet at the Pavilion Llandrindod Wells between Monday 28th July and Friday 1st August 2025.
Our expected speakers are: Rev David Meredith from the Free Church of Scotland who will be delivering our Bible Readings each morning; Rev Philip Eveson from Wrexham will be our evening preacher. On Thursday afternoon, Rev Adrian Vaughan from Calvary Church in Haverfordwest will be preaching.
Trustees Responsibilities
The Charities Act 2011 requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and the surplus of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements the trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
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Prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the trust will continue in existence.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Trustees on 31 August 2025 and signed on their behalf by John Mitson, Trustee
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