CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustses. Annual Report for the period From 31 March 2024 Period end date Period start dats To 31 March 2025 Charity name: Ebenezer Baptlst Church CIO Abertillery Charity registratlon number'1198946 Objectives and Activities Summary of the purpos88 of the charity as set out in rts goveming document Porn 1.17 The prinapal wrposes of thé thurch are the advancement of the Christian faith according to the pn'nciples of the Baptist denomination: to achieve rts principal objecttves the church will engage in a range of adivrties in which the church and the wider community may be involved which aims to show the love of Jesus and to brin them closer to Him. The Church will engage in a range of activrties either on rts own or with others, that will vary from time to time with activit188 being initiated, expanded, or closed, as appropriate. In addition to the main church actsvty of worship and bringlng people closer to Jesus through services and small groups, the Church also runs Food¢upboard, and a Warm & W811 hub helping to 8UPPOrt arKI feed the local Communty. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit. in particular. the activities. projects or services identrfled in the accounts. rn 1.17 0rKI 1.19 Slatement confirming whether the tnjstees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Chanty Commission on public benefrt Para 1.18 The trustees are aware of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit8 and have taken It into account in their decision making. Additional Infomiation loptlonall You ma choose to include further statements where retevarrt about: No grants made Policy on grant makir Para 1.3B We are not involved in social investment P¥a 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment The Church is heavily dependent on the contribution made by both its membership work]"ng as volunteers, and by those volunteers in the community who help us to fulfil our tharitable objectives. This includ8s those who cary out foles which enable Church seNices to function smoothly, provide administrative aThJ financial support, as well as volunteers in the, Foodcupbaard, Warm Hub and children's wor P414 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers other Achlevements and Perfonnance The church seeks in all its actNities to lead people closer to the Lord Jesus Christ. We do this through opportunrties for praise and worship and through the many activities both, vthich lead people to ask questions of faith. We actively promote opportunities for fellowship through Sunday seNices, bible studies and prayer meetings throughout the year. We take the opportunty to foster a 88nse of belonging through weekday activities and services. in the activities we host and the use of our building. Ebenezer has become a hub for many actsvities within the community Including the Foodcupboard, wami hub. toddler group and Dads and Tots. The thurch is used extensively by the community During the year opportunities are created for reach into the community. We held an outdoor Family event in Jubi18e Square with MUS￿ by Drakeford from Nashville TenrEssee. Our town centre kjcation also provides us with opportunities to take part in the Aterfest and Winterfest activities in which the church plays a crucial part. This year we provided Cash Access UK with temporary accommodation in the Church, whilst rt sought a pemanent locab'on. Summary of the main achievements of the chartty. identrfying th8 difference the Charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Pw• 120 Addltlonal infomiation {optlonal) You may choose to indude further statements where relevant about.. The church makes signrficant contribLrtions nto the lrfe of the community. as it provides a meets'ng place for groups and organisats.ons in the area. We aim to be of the church in the Community with the ommun in the Ghurch. The church seeks to obtain and use grant funding for the benefit of the communty, Achievements against objectivés set P•141 .' Perfomian¢e of fundraising activities against objectives Investment perfom)an against objectNes P•r• 1.41 NIA Other Financlal Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.21 £46.696 Para 1.22 Ebenezer Baptist Church seeks to hold in reserves a continuing minimum of six months of stsffing costs. At current vels this minimum is £15,000. Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Detai18 of fund materially in defiat Explanation of any Un￿rtainti&8 about the charty continuing as a going concem ParB 1.22 £15 000 Not IApplicable Para 1.22 Para 1.24 None rn1.23 No identified uncertainties about the chanty conb'nuing as a going con￿rn Addftlonal Inforniatoon (optlonal You ma choose to include further statements thre relevant about: Member Donations The charity's principal sources of funds (induding any fundraising) Grant donations Cost of living fund Community Foundation Wales - £5000 Loneliness Fund ALCC - £1570 Welsh Churches Fund - £750 Blaenau Gwent CBC Warm Hub - £1000 Direct Food support £131.20 plu8 additional payment £412.27 Amold Clark Cost of living -£1000 ALCC-£1000 Margaret and Gwendolyn Davis Chanty - £2000 Parn 1.47 The church does not invest money Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted P*a 1.40 The principal risks and uncertainties facing the chanty would be sudden decline in membership giving and a decline in grant funding obtained. The reserves policy sets a limit whereby, rf n￿eSsary. Trustees will onsid8r various options ranging from ceasing certain activtties such Foodcupboard etc through to the continued em ment of the stor. A description of the principal risks facing the charity P•rn 1.46 The church makes signrficant contributions into the lrfe of the community, as it provides a meeting place for groups and organisations in the area. We aim to be of the thurth in the communty with the ommun in the church The church seeks to obtain and use grant funding for the benefft of the communty, Achievements against objectives set Par¥ 1.41 Perfonnance of fundraising activities against objectives set Parn 1.41 Investment performance against obj'ectives P•r• 1.41 NIA Other Structure, Governance and Management Description of chanty's trusts.. Type of govaming documént Par8 1.25 How is the charity constituted? '.iorated PaFB 125 E￿neZer Baptist church was ￿nStItuted as CIO In 2022 Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitkni to appoint one or mor8 trustees Para 1.25 . Trustees are selected from the I membership of the church. They initial served for a period of three years. One third of the trustees will usually 8tands for r& election in each Calendar year Addltlonal Infommtlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include further ststements bvhere relevant about.. Upon appointment trustees ar8 acquainted th the proCedU￿S of the church and familiansed with the p￿ici88 of the Baptist Union, and familiansed with matters for the preceding year. As appropriate training is offered online. The church is an autonomous member of the Baptist Union of Great Brrtain and the Baptist Union of Wales who may offer guvjance in the fonn of policy documents. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of truste88 Pw•151 The charity's organisational structure and any vrider network with which charity works Pw• 1.51 Trustees are appointed by the church to manage its affairs to whom they may offer guidan¢e The church me8ting is the ultimate decision body, on matters including the minister's stipend Each year the Baptist Union give guidance as to the minimum stipend which is consKlered both by th8 trustees and the membership. Baptist churches are autonomous. Guidanc8 frorn the Baptist Union is closely adhered to by the trustees Relationship with any related parties Par• 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the cha uses Re istered cha nUrnL￿r Ebenezer Ba none 1198946 1st Church Abertille Charity's principal ajdress Ebenezer Baptist Church, Park Pla Abertsllery NP13 1HF Names ot the charity trustees who manage the charity Tru¥tee nam• Offico Of•ry) Datss acted rf not for ¥thole Minister Name of pèrnon lor body) entitled oint trustee Ifan Church meeting Church meeting Church meeting Church meeting Church meeting Church meeting Church meeting Church meeting Jason wil￿n8 Eryl Dykes Joanne Beynon Keith Chaplin Richard Angwin Sandra Smith Marc Vacara Ruth Elsey Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer From 1P Ocaober 2024 Until November 2024 10 12 13 14 15 18 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees- names of the directors at fv date the re Dlr•etor nam• ortwasa roved Nam8 of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charty Tr￿te• n•m• D•t•¥ act•d If not far whole tist Union Co ration Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacty none Name and objects of the harity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charrty's objects Details of arrangem8nts for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Addltlonal Infomiatlon (optlonall Names and addrtsM8 of advimrn (Optlonal Informatlon) Type of Nam• advlser Addre none Nama of chief •xecutlve or name8 of Mnlor staff memborn (Optional Infomiatlon Exemptions from dlsclosure Reason for non-dis¢losure of ke r8onnel details Other o tional Onforniation Declarations The trust••s dKlarn that they have approved th• trustees, report above. Slgnad on bohalf of the charlty's trustees Signthre($} Full namels) Position (e.g. Socretaryi Chalr, otc) TflloThJ Lbl Llr i P4(T4 fl (H4ir< Date ## **Income Statement** |**Income From:**
Donations and Gifts
Grants
Charitable Rental Income
Other Income
**Total Income**
**Expenditure On:**
Staff Costs
Insurance
Utilities
Rates
Repairs & Maintenance
Direct Costs
Food Purchases
Misc
Professional Fees
Missionary
**Total Expenditure**
Net Income for the year/
Net movement in funds|**2025**
Church
FoodCupboard
36560.62
29551.75
4911.29
1550.58
17224.87
11300.00
1600.00
4324.87
18272.50
35497.37 18272.50
10602.77
10453.71
105.50
82660.76
69577.96
6616.79
5875.45
28716.12
28716.12
3624.74
3624.74
10251.02
10251.02
2090.61
2090.61
6042.02
5425.02
617.00
3379.54
2161.80
1217.74
11330.54
0.00
9409.26
1921.28
7870.44
6540.34
500.00
830.10
7800.92
7800.92
470.00
81575.95
66610.57
9909.26
4586.12
Warm &
Well| |---|---| ||1084.81
2967.39
-3292.47
1289.33| ||| |Fund Balances as at|31|March|2024|45,611| |---|---|---|---|---| |Fund Balances as at|31|March|2025|46,696| ## **Balance Sheet** |Savings|||| |---|---|---|---| |account|Missonary account||**2025**| |||**Current Assets**|| ||547.00|Cash at bank and in hand|54,880| |||Creditors: Amounts Falling Due within one yea|-8184| |43.56|||| |||**Net Current Assets**|46,696| |43.56|547.00||| ||470.00| |---|---| |0.00|470.00| |43.56|77.00| ||2024/25| |---|---| |Opening Balance|| |Balance at EOY|£53,001.47| |Church|32,464.78| |Savings|2801.35| |Warm & Well|4493.25| |FoodCupboard|14773.32| |Missionary Account|347.38| |Balance|£54,880.08| |Cash Gain|£1,878.61| |Balance Sheet Movement|£0.00| |Total Loss Needed|£1,878.61| |Difference to Actual|| |Church movements excluded|| |Difference to Adjust|0.00| |4/1/2024 Bank statement Opening Balance
Add Deposits relating to previous year
Deposit 100813
233.1
Deposit 100814
114.05
Deposit 100815
88.35
Deposit 100816
208.45
Deposit 100817
320.47
total
964.42
Less cheques relating to previous year presented after 31.3.24
Cheque 101307 Gwent Baptist Association - annual Fe
-69
Cheque 101308 - John Lewis TV
-429
-498.00
Overall adjustment
Amended Opening Balance
4/4/2024 Closing Balance
Add Deposits relating to 24-25 made after 31.3.25
4/3/2025 curent account Deposit
443
4/7/2025 curent account Deposit
1100
1543
Less cheques not presented by 31.3.25
3/24/2025
-500
3/30/2025
-1100
-1600
Overall adjustment
Warm & well not presented to bank before year end
cashed after year end|53,001.57
466.42
53,467.99
54,880.08
-57.00| |---|---| Opening B statement Savings Ac Missionary Foodcupbo Warm & we Curent Acc |Amended Closing ~Balance|54,823.08|| |---|---|---| |Bank Statement surplus or Loss for year|1,355.09|| |Accounts surplus or Loss for year|1,084.81|| |Diference|270.28|- Missona| |alance as|per bank|Closing Balance as per bank|Closing Balance as per bank|| |---|---|---|---|---| |1/4/2024||statement 30/3/2025||| |count|2757.79|Savings Account|2801.35|43.56| |y Account||Missionary Account|347.38|347.38| |oard|16465.79|Foodcupboard|14773.32|-1692.47| |ell|3204.02|Warm & well|4493.25|1289.23| |count|30,573.97|Curent Account|32,464.78|1,890.81| ||53001.57||54880.08|1878.51| iry incorrectly excluded from last years numbers ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** |**Section A**
**Independent Examiner’s Report**|**Section A**
**Independent Examiner’s Report**| |---|---| |**Report to the trustees**
**On accounts for the year**
**ended**
**Set out on pages**
**Responsibilities and**
**basis of report**|**Charity no**
**(if any)**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended**31/03/2025**
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
Ebenezer Baptist Church Abertillery
31/05/2025
1198946
1-2| As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. **Independent** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have **examiner's statement** come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or  the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) 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. |**Signed:**
**Name:**
**Relevant professional**
**qualification(s) or body**|I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in
order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
**Date:**
24/09/2025|I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in
order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
**Date:**
24/09/2025| |---|---|---| |||24/09/2025| |||| ||Grace Jackson ACMA CGMA|| |||| ||CIMA|| **Oct 2018** 1 **IER** ## **(if any):** **Address:** 4 Beechwood Close Newbridge NP11 4NX **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . **Oct 2018** 2 **IER**