2023-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1.1.2023 To 31.12.2023

Charity name: LLANDDEWI RHYDDERCH BAPTIST CHAPEL CIO Charity registration number: 1197226

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The purposes of the Chapel are the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with Baptist principles and the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Llanddewi Rhydderch, Monmouthshire 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 Baptist principles and 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 identifiedinthe accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	Weekly services and Family services
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

Additional information (optional)

Additional information (optional)	Additional information (optional)
Youmay choose toincludefurtherstatements		whererelevant about:
	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	The Chapel members discuss and agree beneficiaries in general meetings.
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	N/A
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	N/A
Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
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	The Chapel services provide a weekly opportunity for Christian discussion and enlightenment. The Family Services (four per year) are particularly appealing and instructional for children and they attract an average congregation of 15 – 20.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against objectives set	Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	The Chapel continues to fulfil its objective of providing Christian support and enlightenment in the local community.

Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	N/A
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	N/A
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The Chapel has an in year surplus of £849.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhy they areheld	Para 1.22	The Chapel holds sufficient reserves to cover structural repairs and running costs for the Chapelbuilding.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	Current account £4,370 Savings account £6,566
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	N/A

Additional information (optional) Youmay choose toincludefurtherstatements	Additional information (optional) Youmay choose toincludefurtherstatements	whererelevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Donations from Chapel members, congregations and the local community.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	N/A
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	Loss of membership
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Charitable Incorporated Organisation
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 Chapel members.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements		where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	New trustees are provided with a copy of the Chapel Constitution and they carry out their duties in accordance with that document.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	The trustees administer the Chapel and they report to the Chapel members during General Meetings.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	The Baptist Union holds the deeds to the Chapel building and grounds but the Chapel CIO is the property trustee.
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Llanddewi Rhydderch Baptist Chapel CIO
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1197226
Charity’s principal address	c/o 2 Pentwyn, Llanddewi Rhydderch ABERGAVENNY NP7 9UT

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any)
	Valerie Badham
	Brenda Vater	Secretary
	Kelvin Vater	Chair
	Melanie Harrison- Gearing
	Jantien Powell

– 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 N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A 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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	BRENDA VATER	MELANIE HARRISON-GEARING
	Secretary	Trustee

Charity Name			No (if any)
LLANDDEWI RHYDDERCH BAPTIST CHAPEL		CIO
Receipts andpayments accounts					CC16a
Period start date For the period from 1.1.23.		To	Period end date 31.12.2023

Section A Receipts and payments	Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 48 20 549 2,464 10,087 34 - - 13,202 - - - 13,202 223 707 330 293 30 683 - 2,266 - - - 2,266 10,936 - 10,936	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ 48 20 549 2,464 10,087 34 - - 13,202 - - - 13,202 223 707 - 330 30 - - 683 - - 2,266 - - - 2,266 10,936		Last year to the nearest £
Bank Interest	48
Dividends	20
Collections	549
Donations	2,464
Transfer of funds to new CIO from "old" Chapel accounts	10,087					-
Govtpayment for electricity	34					-
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Sub total(Gross income for AR)	13,202					-
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
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Total receipts A3 Payments
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Electricity	223
Insurance	707
Chapelyard maintenance
Buildingrepairs and maintenance	330
Chapel website	293
Resources	30
Donations
Baptist Union - PropertyTrustee
Edward Connor Sols. - formation of CIO	683
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**Sub total **	2,266					-
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
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Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end
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	10,936	-		10,936		-
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	10,936	-		10,936		-

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

04/04/2024

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds	Details COIF investment Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Current account Savings account Details Details Details Signature	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 4,370 - 6,566 - - - 10,936 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Chapel CIO - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name BRENDA VATER MELANIE HARRISON-GEARING	Endowment funds to nearest £
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			Date of approval
		BRENDA VATER
		MELANIE HARRISON-GEARING

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

04/04/2024

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