Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2024 To 31 March 2025 Charity name: Rhosneigr Evangelical Church
Charity registration number: 1197848
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Rhosneigr Evangelical Church exists to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Rhosneigr and the surrounding neighbourhood and such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the members of the Church, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith. |
| 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 |
All of the charities activities are provided for public benefit and are available to all. Any member of the public is warmly welcomed to attend any of the church’s activities. Regular activities include- Sunday services, prayer meetings and Bible studies, children and youth clubs, women’s ministry and supporting missionaries. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees regard the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and consider this when planning activities of the church. |
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by | Para 1.38 | All of the church’s activities are run by volunteers and the church relies on its volunteers to continue its ministry. |
| volunteers | The contribution made by volunteers is extremely valuable. |
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| Other |
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 | The organisation is a Church. Its main achievements have been: – to teach the Word of God to introduce people to the love of God, as shown through Jesus Christ, to encourage those who already know God's love to keep trusting to demonstrate God's love in practical acts of kindness. The trustees have given the following description of the church's activities carried out to achieve this purpose:- Sunday Services Children’s and Youth ministry Prayer and Bible study meetings Outreach events Women’s ministry Supporting other Christian charities |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
N/A |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Our income in this financial year has covered and offset our incurred expenditure. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Any reserves are held to provide for ongoing expenses, repairs, renovation, and maintenance of the building. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £22k |
| 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 | The trustees are confident that the charity is a going concern as our income continues to cover our expenditure and our reserves are sufficient to cover any proposed renovations and renewals. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
N/A |
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| 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 | N/A |
| 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 | Constitution |
| 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 | The Church is governed according to the Biblical pattern of elders. We have a team of elders sharing this responsibility. The Trustees are drawn from among these officers, but also include other responsible and able persons who are committed to advancing the work. These are proposed by the Trustees and then appointed by the elders. The Trustees retain the independent responsibility to ensure that everything in accordance with the constitution. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: N/A Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees N/A The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works N/A Relationship with any Para 1.51 related parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Rhosneigr Evangelical Church |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1197848 |
| Charity’s principal address | Horeb Chapel, Maelog Road, Rhosneigr Isle of Anglesey, |
LL64 5QE
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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| Andrew Westwell | Chair | |||
| Christine Ann Hughes |
Trustee | |||
| Peter Gordon- Roberts |
Trustee | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| N/A | ||
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
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and | addresses of advisers (Optional information) | addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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Name Address |
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
N/A
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
Other optional information
N/A
– Annual Accounts: 1 April 2024 31 March 2025
| Income | |
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| Total income | £9,162.33 |
| Expenditure | |
| Speakers | £695 |
| Utilities | £1,499 |
| Ladies Hour | £593 |
| Children’s Work | £616 |
| Missionaries | £3,700 |
| Outreach | £200 |
| Misc | £1,712 |
| Total Expend | £9,015 |
| Surplus | £147.45 |