Noddfa Baptist Church
Our Valley, Our Community, Your Church
Church Rd, Abersychan, Torfaen NP4 7EF
www.noddfachurch.com
Charit
no 1199103
Trustees Report and Statement of Accounts
Financial Year ending 31st December 2024
Contents
Trustees Report
Independent examination certificate
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes

Trustees Annual Report 2024
Aims and Purpose
Noddfa Baptist Church's aim and purpose is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through preaching
and teaching the word of God. Our Paster Rev john Funnell is employed by the Church to enable us
to full this aim through pastoral care, evangelism and mission.
Objective and Aclivitie5
Noddfa Baptist Church provides a building where people are welcomed each week for Sunday
services, prayer meeting, children's work, ladies and men's groups and local food share. We are open
to the whole community and all are free to join us, we use social media to inform the local
community. The commissions guidance on the public benefit and the specific advice for the
advancement of religion has been considered when our activities are organized and planned. The
objective of the church is also to support our members and visitors to enable them to live out their
faith as part of the community in Abersychan and the surrounding area through
Preaching the Gospel through the Word of God
Worship
Prayer Meeting
Youth Work
Mission Outreach
Food Share
To enable all of these services to be provided it is essential that we maintain the church building and
surrounding grounds.
Achievements and Performance
Preaching the Gospel
Each week on Sunday at 11 the Church meets, it is a service of worship and preaching and everyone
is welcome to attend. During the service a Sunday School and Creche is held and afterwards a time of
fellowship over a cup of tea/coffee and a biscuit or cake. There are around 140 to 150 people
attending this service from all walks of life and our aim as the bible says it to welcome all.
Sunday evening at 6 we held another meeting again open to all but this tends to be smaller with
around 20 people attending during the year this has changed to three house groups meeting where
the message from the morning is discussed, there is fellowship and prayer.
Monday Evening at 7 is our Ladies group called Bibles and Biscuits where the ladies study the word
together and have a time of prayer. They all encourage one another having trips out toBether
Tuesday between 6-9 is our Teens group- they are taught about Jesus and the Bible and have games
activities and trips
Wednesday Morning is our Bible study and prayer meeting- during the later part of the year we
began meeting with High Street Baptist Church, at their church which 15 a few hundred meter's down
the road.
Thursday Evening at 7 is our Men's meeting where the men study, sing and pray together- they also
have trips

Friday Mornings- Feet up Friday- a coffee morning is held to welcome the community into our
building and provide a warm hub
Friday at 6 is Noddfa Youth which is open to children from 8 to 13, there are activities and games a
bible message and refreshments
Pastoral Care
The Pastor has been entirely responsible for the Pastoral Care of the members until very recently. We
still have one Pastor but we also have four Life Groups led by the elders and deacons. This will enable
everyone to have an extra layer of care and for the Pastor to be able to do everything that a growing
congregation wants and needs.
Mission Outreach
In order for the church to fulfil its aims and purpose in spreading the gospel, we are expanded our
work in schools through the provision of a singing teacher, Laura Robinson who is also one of our
trustees. This is funded entirely by the church, and Laura goes into many of the local schools and care
homes. The music provision in schools has had to be cutback due to a lack of funding and so Laura Ro
goes in each week and runs music lessons for all pupils where they learn to sing. Some schools make
this compulsory but others make it optional. The numbers that are taught each week are in the
region of 1000 who are learning to sing Christian hymns and songs in harmony.
All schools in Wales are experted to have links to their local places of worship and to allow the
Pastors and other leaders to put on assemblies for the children. Pastor john goes into all of the local
schools and shares the gospel with them. Very often, this is the only time they get to hear it.
We run youth clubs on a Tuesday and Friday evening. Noddfa Juniors is just into its third year since
the relaunch post-covid and we now have around 40 or so 8 to 13 year old's who come to be taught
the gospel and to have fun. Noddfa Teens (Tuesday) restarted this September and we currently have
around 12 young people who come and the numbers are growing. Many of the children of Church
members come to Juniors and Youth but there are many for whom the Tuesday and Friday nights are
their first taste of doing something in a church.
We leaflet the whole of our community several times a year to inform them of what is going on and
this leads to many positive conversations on doorsteps and lets everyone know what we are doinE
and if they can benefit from it. We make it clear that all are welcome at our events.
The Valleys School of Theology is continuing for those who feel led to go into the ministry but who do
not have the qualifications to get them into a seminary. It is a practical, hands-on course as well as
one where they have to study and all aspects of it are designed to enable them to become Pastors in
due course. One of our current students also runs the Foodshare. The funding for the VST comes
from the Sycher Trust who partner with the church regular communication takes place to ensure that
the governance of the grant is achieved.
Foodshare
The Foodshare was started in late 2019 in response to the observed need for parents, both workinE
and not, to have help with feeding their children at lunchtimes. This was done entirely by Church
members donating food for the families to collect. Very 500n after this the pandemic struck with the
accompanying lockdown which meant that many people were no longer able to have suffi.cient funds
each week to pay for food because they were not able to earn. Therefore, we worked with local
supermarkets to collect their surplus food and enable those in need to come to the church and

collect the food or, if they were unable to come to us, the food was delivered to them by church
volunteers.
We have progressed from there to being part of a local food network which supplies some of our
needs and the rest we buy with money regularly donated by Church members and others.
Abersychan Comp- Noddfa Hwb
During the year we were approached by the headmaster of the local comprehensive school to ask if
we could provide space for them to run an offsite sUPPOrt for pupils who are known to disrupt the
running of the school. This was brought to a church meeting, as volunteers were needed to work
alongside the school to provide life skills and other extra curricula activities. After much
consideration it was agreed and the Hwb was set up in June 2024. The church employes a leader and
this is the main point of contact, the school pays the church a monthly fee to cover for this employee
and other running costs. The school has already seen benefits of this arrangement and this has been
recorded in the local press
Church Bulldlng
The Church Building refurbishment began in January 2024, this has been done by church members
and tradesmen as required. The initial plan was to remove the rotten wooden floor and wall paneling
and to replace these, so that the new heating could be installed. However, the condition of the
building was far worse than anticipated, a river was discovered running under the church and the
balcony was found to be unsafe so everything had to stripped out. A new drainage system was
installed and a concrete floor laid in April quite an achievement. Over the next few months work
continued on the walls to insulate them and the electrics were installed. In October the new heating
system was installed. The work continues to insulate the walls, new doors, chairs and carpets are all
on order. We applied and h3ve been awarded grant funding for some of this work from a nLJmber of
different sources including Government and charities. We have also received gifts from other
churches and from individuals in the church. This work is continuing and a new balcony is now on
order.
Church
The church is made up of Christians from all different walks of life and we are more diverse than
many would expect in the South Wales valleys. The membership continues to grow and we currently
have approximately 80 members with a congregation in excess of 120 adults plus children who
regularly attend.
Financial Review
Total income for the Church was £282,614, £64,666 was specific grants to support one of our Elders
in Leadership training and the Valleys school of Theology IVSTI. We also received over £90k towards
the refurbishment of the church these were from various sourtes including the local council, church
members and other churches k)oth in Wales and overseas. The Church ha5 also received regular
support from other churches, grants from varioLJS bodies and individuals who are not member of the
church.
The expenditure of the church of £212,195 which was used to support the ministry of the Church,
the pastor's stipend, the music ministry, the VST costs, the refurbishment of the church, the outreach
of the church, the church running costs and donations.

There was a net surplus of £70,419 this includes the total annual support for the VST and grants and
gifts for the improvements to the building which have not been spent yet and will be used in 2025.
The Church has a total cash balance of £350k, this is made up of both unrestrirted and restricted
funds, some of which have been set up as recommended by previous report, to cover works that
needs to be done on the church building and the manse and to support the music ministry, training,
VST and the refurbishment project.
Reserves Policy
The church maintains general funds for day to day expenditure of the Church which are currently
held as unrestricted funds. It has historically held two separate accounts for maintenance and repair
of the church and the manse these are currently at £32,778 for the church and £11,838 for the
manse.
Volunteers
Noddfa Baptist Church would like to formally thank all of the volunteers who support the various
ministries of the church, the band, the youth work, the food share, the leaflet posters, the Eardeners,
the tea and coffee makers, the cleaners and the many other5 tasks that are done that nobody realizes
but are essential- like puthng the bins out and buying supplies. They support all aspects of the work
and ensure that our church is open and welcoming to the local community. We are grateful to God
for the time that you give to ensure that the works of the church is able to carry on.
Structure. governance and management
Noddfa Bapkn'st Church is an independent church and it is not part of any other religious organisation.
The Church's constitution sets out the method and appointment details of our Church's roles from
Paster through to church members and this has been agreed by the church membership. The Annual
General Meeting is held in the spring and the regular members meetings are held to discuss church
business and make decisions on how the church is run, its various ministries and of course how the
funds are spent. The Elders and Deacons also have regular meeting to discuss the ministries of the
church and the Trustees meet regularly to fullill their duties. During the year 2 new deacons were
appointed and 3 new Trustees. The church also has a safeguarding team, with policies and
procedures to follow, all the volunteers are trained and supported in this area
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 15/1012025 and signed on its behalf by..
S Davies - Trustee

Administrative information
Registered charity number- 1199103
Noddfa Baptist Church is in Church Road, Abersychan, NP4 7AA with the Manse Noddfa Cottage also
situated on site.
Pastor John Funnell is the church leader and trustee, he is supported by two church elders, an
emeritus elder, four deacons and eight trustees
Elders
Mr Jason Miller
Mr Mark Gregory
Rev Steve Foley
Mr Wayne Probert
Mr Kevin Cooper
Mr Owain Manuel
Mr Andrew Priest
Mrs Audrey Cullis
Mrs SLJsan Davies ITreasurerl
Mrs Liz Perez Powell
Mrs Ellie Gregory
Mrs Laura Robinson
Mrs Sophie Tovev
Mrs Georgina Bolton
Miss Chloe Miller
Rev John Funnell
Deacons
Trustees
Bankers
HSBC UK Bank plc I, Gwent Square Cwmbran Torfaen
Independent Examiner
Tracey Metcalfe
Green & Co Chartered Certified Accountsnts
Pembroke House
Llantarnam Park Way
Cwmbran
Torfaen
NP44 3AU

Independent Examination Report
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Noddfa Baptist Church
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Noddfa Baptist Church
Ithe Trust) for the year ended 31st December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts
in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145
of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given
by the Charity Commission under Section 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my
attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material
respect=
l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the
Act,. or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and
content ofaccounts set out in the Charities IAccounts 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.
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.
Tracey Metcalfe
Green & Co Chartered Certified Accountants
Pembroke House
Llantarnam Park Way
Cwmbran
Torfaen
NP44 3AU
1511012025

Accounts
Statement of financial activities 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Last Year
Receipts
Gifts and Donation5
Gift Aid Rebate
86,959.76
15.316.05
1,330.41
103,606.22
179,008.02
265,967.78
15,316.05
1,330.41
282,614.24
167,963.91
9.989.33
1.042.61
178,995.85
Interest
Total Receipts
179,008.02
Payments
Ministry
Mission
34,285.39
11,491,92
72,265.05
106,550.44
11,491.92
51,733.07
10,005.65
3,600.00
28,813.51
212,194.59
58.025.37
11.080.01
Church Refurbishment
51,733.07
2.769.12
Church Utilities
Professional fees
7,236.53
3,600.00
12,177.42
68,791.26
14,210.87
Church Activities
16,636.09
143,403.32
6,272.43
89,588.68
Total Payments
Net Income/Expenditure
34,814.96
35,604.70
70,419.65
89,407.17
Reconciliation of funds
Balance brought Forward
Balance carried Forward
208,427.82
243,242.78
69,170.20
104.774.90
277,598.02
348,017.67
188,190.85
277,598.02

Balance sheet as at 31 December 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Last Year
Current Assets
Cash at bank
245,042.78
104,774.90
349,817.67
277,598.02
Current liabilities
Accruals
11,800.001
11,800.001
Net assets
243,242.78
104,774.90
348,017.67
277,598.02
Funds
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
243,242.78
104,774.90
348,017.67
208,427.82
69,170.20
277,598.02
Total Funds
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue
on 1511012025 and were signed on its behalf by:
S Davies - Trustee

Notes to the Accounts
l. Basis of accounts
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payment basi5 in accordance with
FRS102 and under the historical c05t convention and in accordance with the Charitie5
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2005 and guidance issued by the Charity
Commission. Donations and other income are accounted for when received and tax
refunds under gift aid are credited when the tax refunds are received. Expenditure is
accounted for when the payments are initiated.
2. Income
All income is recognized in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity
has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and
the amount can be measured reliably.
3. Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
4. Fund Accounting
Under the Church's governing document, the trustees of the Church are free to apply
the unrestricted general funds for any of the Church's charitable purposes set out in the
governing document. Except for donations specifically for the restricted funds set out
below, all funds held by the Church are unrestrirted.
The Church operates a number of restricted funds, The Leadership Fund, The VST Fund,
The TCBC Refurb fund, The Fork2Fork Fund, The School Hwb Fund and The Refurb Fund.
Details of these are found in the Trustees Report.
5. Ministry
The church incurred the following costs in its ministry activities
Pastors salary and costs
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Salary
Tax
Pension
Other
Total
18,291.88
5,021.50
1,942.22
1,738.70
26,994.30
7,400.55
25,692.43
5,021.50
1,942.22
1,738.70
34,394.85
7,400.55

6. Trustees remuneration
L Robinson received remuneration of £13,321during the year for work within Music
Ministry and the Valley's School Theology.
l Funnell received remuneration of £32,876 during the year for work within Ministry and
Valley's School Theology.
No trustees received remuneration for their role as trustee.
7. Staff costs
Wages and salaries
Social security
Pension costs
89,119
Total
The average number of employees was 6.
No employees received remuneration in excess of £60,000.
8. Restricted Funds Receipts and Payment details
Opening
Balance
Receipts
Payments
Closing
Balance
Leadership
Valley's School Theologv
Refurbishment
Refurbishment Grants TCBC
Fork2Fork
Abersychan School Hwb
Totals
6,593.32
47,166.16
7,910.72
7,500.00
6,666.64
58,000.00
40,764.78
49,937.00
15,270.85
8,368.75
179,008.02
5,480.00
58,000.00
9,876.41
46,470.32
15,270.85
8,368.75
143,403.32
7,779.96
47,166.16
38.799.09
11,029.68
69,170.20
104,774.90

Detailed statement of financial activities 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Last Year
Receipts
Gifts and donations
Offering
Donation
62,685.28
22.474.48
1,800.00
62,685.28
22,474.48
1,800.00
58,000.00
46,845.27
15,270.85
4,419.51
8,368.75
39,437.00
6,666.64
64,941.83
93,022.08
Donation of services
Sycher IVSTI
Refurb
Fork to Fork
58,000.00
46,845.27
15,270.85
4,419.51
8,368.75
39,437.00
6,666.64
New Hope
School
TCBC
Wales Leadership Forum
10,000.00
Gift Aid Rebate
Tax refund
15,316.05
15,316.05
9,989.33
Interest
Interest
1,330.41
1,330.41
1,042.61
Total Receipts
103,606.22
179,008.02
282,614.24
178,995.85
Payments
Ministry
Wages and salaries
Music
26,141.68
6,405.01
13,228.46
6,029.59
39,370.14
12,434.60
31,764.92
9.632.18
50.00
Visiting ministry
Council tax
1,738.70
1,738.70
5,480.00
41,707.45
5,819.55
1,650.03
5,140.00
9,788.24
Mission
5.480.00
41,707.45
5,819.55
VST
School
Mission
UFM donations
804.00
804.00
804.00
Tear fund donations
Food bank donations
Other donations
180.00
180.00
180.00
3,737.47
6,770.45
3,737.47
6,770.45
3,945.82
6,150.19

Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Last Year
Church refurbishment
Refurbishment
27,876.41
23,856.66
27,876.41
23,856.66
TCBC
Church utllltles
Insurance
2,628.54
3,919.78
405.30
1,005.86
1,499.91
155.10
3,634.40
5,419.69
560.40
3.269.49
4,573.51
Gas and electric
BT
Welsh Water
Waste
196.40
75.16
271.56
287.22
86.50
33.10
119.60
Professional fees
Accountancy fees
3,600.00
3,600.00
Church activities
Cottage and church repairs
Equipment
Fork to Fork
2,105.76
1,461.94
805.80
2,911.56
2,021.38
15,270.85
1,504.44
542.50
6,080.65
559.44
15,270.85
Youth clubs
1,504.44
542.50
929.27
Outreach materials
2,726.17
338.36
Church refreshments
Church envelopes
Communion wine
669.26
669.26
75.43
75.43
76.19
143.98
143.98
51.70
Bees
319.30
319.30
Supplies and stationery
5,354.81
5,354.81
2,150.74
Total Payments
68,791.26
143,403.32
212,194.59
89,588.68
Net Income/Expenditure
34,814.96
35,604.70
70,419.65
89.407.17