Charity registration number 1198946
EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH ABERTILLERY
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH ABERTILLERY
CONTENTS
Pagg
Trustees. report
Independent examinerfs report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements
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EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH ABERTILLERY
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with thè charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and
Reporting by Charities." Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS
1021 (effective 1 January 20191.
ObJectlv&s and actlvltles
The principal purpose of the charty is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the
Baptist denomination lo include the advancement of education, spiritual growth and community service and such
other general ch8ritsble purposes In such parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the Church shall determine.
In order lo achieve the principal objective, which is set out above, the Church provides a variety of activities both lo
ils membership and to the community generally. The aim expressed in our mission stslemenl is'helplng people to
flnd and follow Je$u$" and lo show the love of Jesus Christ in both word and deed. Central lo the work and
witness of the Church is the provision of regular public services of Christian worship. These services take place
each Sunday at 11am. We have a website at ebchurch.co.uk and a Facebook page. Provision is made for children's
activities during the morning services. The church seeks lo be a friendly and welcoming community. A series of
small groups are provided whose aim il Is to encourage faith and discipleship. We would like lo ellC(￿rage all
members lo become part of a small group in order to glow in the faith. Further details of these can be obtained from
thè Trustees or al the Sunday or online services. The Church is responsible for the UCB prayer line, f¢x)d larder,
coffee bar, Toddler Group.
The Church operates systems lo ensure that all people working with children and vulnerable adults are
appropriately vetted with regard to the Disclosure and Barring Service. A number of volunteers have updated their
DBS statements in consultation with the Interdenominational Protection Panel.
During the year we lost one Member by death, Eryl Ralhbone who had been a long-time member. We received two
members who had previously attended Gateway Church, Abergavenny. In April 2022 we baplised two young
people. In April 2022 the membership stood al 51.
The average attendance is around 2&30 for moming services and 40-50 for online services.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the
charity should undertake.

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH ABERTILLERY
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Achlevements and perfom)ance
During this period we realised the need for fellowship., we tODk the opportunity to start services with a time of
fellowship and refreshments. Vve were able to welcome families from Nigeria, many whom were the students,
pursuing studies al the University of Vvales, Treforesl. As a church we were able lo offer practical support through
the food larder and provision of warm clothing., we have benefited greatly, as the church has become more diverse.
We held harvest services in the church, and we were also able lo welcome Clych Meilhryn Brynithel for a service of
harvest thanksgiving.
Christmas and Easter services were special as the church was able to take part in a Good Friday walk of witness
through the town and to invite people back to the chLJrch for refreshments. We also celebrated the first baptismal
service after COVID.
We held a number of play days and Messy church family events during the year ,we also look part in Aberfest in the
town. During the summer months we held three open air events al Jubilee Square and were especially pleased lo
welcome back Drakeford as part of The Allanla Mission, in which the church has taken part over a number of years.
We were also able lo celebrate with the ladies of New Hope Atlanta GA. There were meetings for prayer and
worship.
The part which volunteers play in the life of the church cannot be Ljnderestimated, in worship, and opportunib'es for
service in the wider the community.
Flnanclal rgvlew
The Church iaises the funds which il needs lo carry on its aclivilie5 within ils own membership and congregation
and through hiring out rooms, lo businesses This income stream largely ceased due to Covid reslriclions, and so
our income was very much reduced. We have been grateful for the ￿gUlar giving of members and our ￿lder
fellowship. The food cupboard project received funding from the food povety action fund and the Coronavirus relief
fund as well as local businesses and donors.
The Church expressed its part in the life of the wider church by making donations lo BMS. During the year the
church continued to support our link missionaries Imiittaya and Helen Boondeekhun.
The Church is heavily dependent on ils membership working as volunteers in 811 aspects of the church's aclivilies,
many of which run with little or no impact on the church's expenditure, bul contribute subslanlially lo the
achievement of the church's objectives. The financial results for the year, together with a summary of the accounting
policies adopted are set out in the accompanying financial slalemenls.
Resgrvos
As at 31 March 2023, the church held £57,799 in the bank accounts and the free reserves were £51,929.

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH ABERTILLERY
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Structure. govemance and management
The church was registered as a CIO on 12 May 2022, Charity No 1198946.
This document was revised in 2022 in accordance with advice from Anthony Collins Solicitors.
The Charity is governed by a constitution based on the Approved Governing Document for Baptist Churches.
Members of the Church are accepted in accordance with the conslilulion which requires them to be or lo have been
publicly baplised on the profession of faith in Jesus Christ or following other modes of baptism to renew their public
profession of faith in Jesus Christ. The members Meeting normally takes place four times per year has
responsibility for the overall policy of the church. In accordance with the Constitution, the members appoint eight
Trustees, who together with the by the Trustees. Though the Constitution permits decisions lo be made al Church
meetings by appropriate majorities, the Church seeks lo work by consensus wherever possible. Minister, Church
Secretary and Treasurer (who are also appointed by the Members), are responsible for the day-lo-day running of
the church's work and witnes5, and the financial and legal aspects of the charity. All members are encouraged lo
take an appropriate part in the spiritual and practical tasks involved in the furtherance of the charitable objective.
Relevant matters may be submilled lo the Church meeting by the Trustees for guidance or may be raised by
members in Church meeting for further consideration.
Members of the ChLJrch are accepted in accordance with the AGD which requires them to be or to have been
publicly baptised on the profession of faith in Jesus Christ or following other modes of baptism to renew their
public profession of farth in Jesus Christ. The members General Meeting normally takes place three b.mes per
year. In addition, there is an annual meeting. Future meetings may be held by electronic means or by hybrid
means.
The Church meeting has responsibility for the overall policy of the church. In accordance with the AGD, the
members appoint Trustees every 3 years, who together with the Minister, Church Secretary and Treasurer (who are
also appointed by the Members). are responsible for the day to day running of the church's work and witness. and
the financial and legal aspects of the charity. Members are encouraged to take an appropriate part in the spiritual
and practical tasks involved in the furtherance of the charitable objectives of the church. Relevant matters may be
submitted lo the Church meeting by the Trustees for guidance, or may be raised by members In the three weeks
preceding a Church meeting for Inclusion in that meeting or for further consideration by the Trustees. Though the
AGD permits decisions lo be made al Church meetings by appropriate majorities, the Church seeks lo ML)rk by
consensus wherever possible.

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH ABERTILLERY
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Reference and admlnlstratlve detslls
Reglstered Address
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Park Place
Abertillery
NP131ED
Charity nurnber
1198946
Trustees..
Rev Jason Wilkins (Ministerl
Mrs Eryl Dykes (Secretary)
MrAdrian Barrett (Treasurerl
Mr RichardAngwn
Mrs Joanne Beynon
Mr Keith Chaplin
Julie Powell
Mrs Sheila Thomas Merrrfield
Property Trustees
The Baptist Union Corporation
Llylan, College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EQ
Bankers
Barclays Bank
10 Bethcar Street
Ebbw Vale
NP23 6HQ
Independent Examiner
Azels
Ty Derw
Lime Tree Court
Cardiff Gale Business Park
Ponlprennau
Cardiff
CF23 8AB
The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
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Trustee Eryl [￿ke$

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH ABERTILLERY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH ABERTILLERY
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial slalemenls of Ebenezer Baptist Church Abertillery (the
charilyl for the year ended 31 March 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial slalements in a¢¢ordan¢e with
the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Act}.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial stslements carried out under secbon 145 of the 2011
Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examinerfs statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial slalements in aCcOrda￿e wth Accounting
and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in preference lo the Accounting and Reporting by Charities". Statement
of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred lo in the extant regulations bul has now been
withdrawn.
l understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance
with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act", or
the financial slalements do not a¢cord with those re¢ords,' or
the financial slalements do not comply wth the applicable requirements Con￿mIng the form and content of
accounts set out In the Charities (Accounts and Reports1 Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the
accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concems and have come across no other mallers In connection with the examination to which attention
should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the finan￿al slalements lo be reached.
Joanne Taylor FCCA DChA
Azets Audit servI￿s
Ty Derw, Lime Tree Court
Cardiff Gale Business Park
Cardiff
CF23 8AB
United Kingdom
30 September 2024
Dated.. .........................

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH ABERTILLERY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Unrestrlcted
funds
2023
Notes
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
73,063
46,737
Totsl income
119,805
Charitable activities
67,876
Net income for the yearl
Net movement in funds
51,929
Fund balances al 12 May 2022
Fund balances at 31 March 2023
51,929
The statement of financial activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing aclivilies.

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH ABERTILLERY
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
2023
Notss
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
57,799
Credltots: amounts falllng due wlthln one year
11
15,8701
Net current assets
51,929
Income funds
Unrestricted funds
51,929
51,929
The financial stslemenls were approved by the Trustees on
Trustee Eryl Dykes

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH ABERTILLERY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accountlng pollcles
Charity infomiation
Ebenezer Baptist Church Abertillery is a charitsble incorporated organisation, registered on 12 May 2022.
1.1 Accountlny conventlon
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wlh the charity's goveming document, the
Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 °The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland" l°FRS 102,1 and the Charities SORP 'Accounting and Reporting by Charrties.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" leffective 1 January 20191. The
charity is a Public Benefit Enlily as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Ststgnent of
Cash Flows.
The finanaal statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to
the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of
Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of
Recommended Practi￿ which is referred lo in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements are prepared in sterfing, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The finanaal statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Golng concern
Al the lime of approving the financial stslemenls, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable futurè. Thus the trustees
continue to adopt the going concern basis of ac¢ounling in preparing the financial stalemenls.
1.3 Charltable funds
Unreslricled funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Reslricled funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as lo how they may be used. The purwses and
uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the finanaal statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital musl be maintained by the
charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are re¢ognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless perfomiance cond(tions require deferral of the amount. In￿me lax recoverable in
relation lo donations received under GiftAid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the lime of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution,
the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is Irealed as
contingent asset.

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH ABERTILLERY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
A¢¢ounllng poll¢lg$
Icontlnugdl
1.$ Expanditurg
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation lo transfer economic benefit lo a
third paty, It is probable that a transfer of economic benefi15 will be required in selllemenl, and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of dir￿1 costs and
shared wsls. including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable lo a single
activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and
support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned bett￿een those aclivilEs on a basis
consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
1.6 Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents indude cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid
investments with original malurilies of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
thin borrowngs in current Iiabililies.
BasiTC financial assots
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balan￿$, are initially measured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried al amortised cost using the effective
interest method unless the arrangement conslilules a financing Iransaclion, where the transaction is
measured at the present value ol the ftjlure receipts dI$￿Unted al a market rale of interest. Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised al transaction price unless
the arrangement conslilules a financing Iransaclion, where the debt instrument is measured al the present
value of the future payments discounted at a market rale of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
thin one year are not amort15ed.
Debt instruments are subsequenuy carried al amortised cost, using the effective interest rale method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially al
transaction price and subsequenuy measured al amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.7 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday enliuement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
Temiination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed
lo lerminale the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH ABERTILLERY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Crltlcal accountlng estlmates and Judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the Iruslees are required to make judgements, estimates
and assumptions about the Carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. The eslimales and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that
are ¢onsidered lo be relevant. Actual results may differ from these eslimales.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
eslimales are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects cnly that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
Donations and legacies
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Donations and gnls
73,063
Charltsble a￿1VItI￿S
2023
Performance related grants
Charitable rental income
Other income
35,157
3,641
7,939
46,737
Investments
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Interest receivable
10-

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH ABERTILLERY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Charltable actlvltles
2023
staff costs
Insurance
27,723
2,545
4,369
2,054
8,304
450
9,223
8.622
686
Rates
Repairs & Maintenance
Direct costs
Food purchases
Miscellaneous
Professional fees
63,976
Share of governance costs (see note 71
3,900
67,876
Support costs
Support Governance
costs
Costs
2023
Independent examination fees
3,900
3,900
3,900
3,900
Analysed between
Charitable activities
3,900
3,900
Governance costs includes payments lo the independent exarniners of £3,900.
Trustees
None of the trLJStees lor any persons conneded with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
charity during the year.
Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2023
Number

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH ABERTILLERY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Employ99$
Icontlnugdl
Employmgnt ¢o$ts
2023
INages and salaries
27,723
Key management personnel
The key management personnel received benefits (including gross salary, employers national insurance
contributions and employers pension conlribulionsl totsling £27,723.
There were no employees whose annual rèmuneration was more than £60,000.
10 Taxation
The charity is exempt from lax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section
252 of the Taxalionof Chargeable GainsAcl 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitsble objects.
11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
Other tsxation and social sewrily
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
1,804
166
3,900
5,870
12 Related party transactlons
There were no disclosable related paty transactions during the year.
12-