Annual Report
Incorporating Examined Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st December 2024
Charity No. 1205038
MOUNTAIN AND MARSH MINISTRY AREA
CHARITY INFORMATION
Charity Name The Mountain and Marsh Ministry Area Registered Charity Number 1205038 Principal Address St Mary’s Church Church Lane Marshfield CARDIFF CF3 2UF Contact Details Tel: 01633 309691 Email: pa@mountainandmarshchurches.org.uk Website: mountainandmarshchurches.org.uk
Charity Trustees
Ex-Officio
The Revd Ross Maidment (Chair) The Revd Matthew Sellers (Team Vicar) Mrs Jan Sainsbury (Warden) Miss Esther Moody (Warden)
Elected
Mr Wayne Barnett Mr John West Miss Pauline Jenkins Mr Peter Whittaker Mr Neil Johnson Mrs Jennifer Richardson Mrs Janet Williams
Co-Opted
Mr David Simpson (Treasurer) Mrs Annette Parkes (Co-Chair) Miss Cheryl Chrisoffersen (Secretary) Mrs Claire Fitchie (Safeguarding Officer)
Independent Examiner
Janet Philips ACCA Lewis and Co 85 Commercial St Risca Newport NP11 6AW
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and financial statements for the Charity for the year ending 31 December 2024.
Objectives and Activities
The objectives of the Charity are achieved by promoting throughout the Ministry Area the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical within our parish. Simply put, we are a diverse bunch of people who love Jesus and want to walk closely with Him. We seek to do this in the following ways:
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the provision of regular Christian worship, including Holy Communion;
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the celebration of ‘life events’, including baptisms, funerals and marriages;
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the provision and maintenance of the fabric of churches, churchyards and associated buildings for which we are responsible;
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the maintenance of Christian burial places;
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promoting the study of Christian teaching, practices and Scripture;
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pastoral care and visiting the sick and dying;
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fostering ecumenical links between differing Christian denominations;
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the provision of means and engagement to promote fellowship within the membership of the churches and the wider community through projects such as the community choir;
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the engagement and support of local community organisations, such as local councils, schools, and other charities.
The Trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. Our worship, pastoral offices, community activities, heritage access, and educational work are open and accessible to the public and are delivered with a view to advancing the Christian faith and promoting community wellbeing.
Achievement and Performance
The Mountain and Marsh Ministry Area, formally established by decree of the Bishop of Monmouth on 11th September 2022, brings together the historic parishes of Bedwas, Machen, Marshfield, Michaelston-y-Fedw, Rudry, St Brides, and Trethomas. Now in our second full year, we give thanks for continued signs of life and growth across our churches. Despite ongoing challenges, there is a tangible sense of momentum and vision. What follows is a summary of particular highlights and achievements from 2024, and an opportunity to recognise God’s faithfulness and grace in our shared life together.
Ministry Team
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welcoming Revd Matthew Sellers as Team Vicar, initially licensed as a self-supporting minister in April 2024 and then to full-time ministry from September, with a focal ministry at St James Rudry and St Michael’s Michaelston-y-Fedw.
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giving thanks for the faithful ministry of Revd John Humphries, who stepped down from active ministry during the year;
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appointing Izzy Bromilow as our first Ministry Area Administrator/Personal Assistant, supporting the Ministry Area Leader and improving coordination across the Area;
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continuing our pattern of focal ministries, ensuring that each church has a priest with a primary pastoral focus;
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investing in the development of lay leadership through training, encouragement, and shared opportunities across the churches.
Finance and Governance
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making significant progress in the consolidation of finances across the Ministry Area—reducing almost 20 separate bank accounts to just two, with the transition due to complete in late 2025;
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agreeing that St John’s Machen would, from 1st January 2025, manage its own local budget in line with other churches across the MA;
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continuing to centralise shared costs, including clergy expenses, and to work towards financial sustainability through fair and transparent systems;
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regular meetings of the Ministry Area Council and Standing Committee, with improved reporting and communication to Local Church Committees;
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giving thanks for a growing number of donors who support the Ministry Area through the Gift Direct scheme operated by the RB following a stewardship campaign during Lent.
Building Projects
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completing the restoration of the 15th-century tower at St Michael and All Angels, Lower Machen, with grant funding of £149,212 from the National Lottery and £60,000 from CADW;
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progressing plans for a major reordering at St Mary’s. Marshfield, drawing on legacy gifts and historic investments to develop flexible, multi-use worship and community space;
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developing plans for the re-opening Trethomas Church Centre for worship and mission, and applying for further funding to support eco-installations and building upgrades;
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initiating consultation and planning for a potential building project at St James’ Rudry, including gathering congregation feedback on future needs;
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the restoration of St John’s, Machen, following successful grant applications, with plans developed to celebrate the church’s 170th anniversary next year.
Liturgy and Worship
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continuing our pattern of shared worship across the Ministry Area on 5th Sundays;
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launching “ALT” at St Mary’s Marshfield, a new worshipping community supported by the Church in Wales Growth Fund (£10,000 grant) and welcoming over 200 people across three events;
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developing non-eucharistic worship opportunities, including a new café-style Discipleship Sunday, family services, and lay-led Matins services;
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maintaining our commitment to a mixed economy of worship, with traditional, contemporary, and ecumenical expressions across the Ministry Area;
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seeing increased engagement around the key festivals of the year, following a focus on developing a culture on invitation with over 500 people attended carol services across the Ministry Area.
Community and Schools
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hosting regular visits and assemblies for schools across the MA, including Marshfield, Bedwas, Machen, Graig y Rhacca and Rhydri Primary;
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developing the Community Choir in Marshfield and launching a new Choristership Scheme, with 10 children aged 8–16 joining and receiving RSCM training and funding from Tesco and the Archbishop of Wales Fund for Children;
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growing the toddler group at St Barrwg’s Bedwas, which continues to welcome up to 20 families each week;
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deepening community engagement in Lower Machen through the “Faith in Nature” programme, welcoming local schools, nature groups, conservation partners,
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maintaining a vital relationship with the Phoenix Club, whose annual donation of £3,500 continues to sustain the life of St Michael’s, Michaelston-y-Fedw.
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leading remembrance and centenary events in partnership with the WI, the Royal British Legion, and local councils across the Area.
Church Attendance and Life Events
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celebrating 7 baptisms following preparation and pastoral support;
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preparing and confirming 6 candidates at a joyful Ministry Area confirmation with Bishop Cherry;
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presiding at 2 weddings;
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offering comfort and pastoral care through 36 funeral services during the year;
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celebrating a continued increase in average weekly attendance across the Ministry Area, with an average of 138 worshippers each week and growth recorded in each local church.
Structure, Governance, and Management
The Mountain and Marsh Ministry Area legally unites eight churches from southeast Caerphilly to west Newport: St Barrwg’s, St Bridget’s, St James’, St John’s, St Mary’s, St Michael’s, St Michael and All Angels, and St Thomas’. The Ministry Area Council (MAC), formed in 2023, continues to provide shared oversight, with elected representatives from each church. The MAC is registered with the Charity Commission and acts as the Parochial Church Council and Charity Trustees for the Area. Trustees of the Ministry Area are responsible for reviewing risks, managing assets, and ensuring robust systems are in place for the care of buildings, finances, and people.
The Ministry Team in 2024 comprised:
Revd Ross Maidment (Ministry Area Leader)
Revd Matthew Sellers (Team Vicar, from April 2024)
Revd Audrey Jenkins, Revd Glyn Jenkins, Revd Arthur Parkes, Revd David Kellen (Permission to Officiate)
Hilary Williams and Gay Holywell (Licensed Lay Ministers) Jan Sainsbury (MA Rector’s Warden) Esther Moody (MA People’s Warden) Izzy Bromilow (Administrator/PA, appointed in 2024)
Each church continues to be served by local wardens, a treasurer, and committee. Worship, administration, and mission are supported by volunteers who offer their time and gifts in countless ways. The trustees are grateful to all who have contributed so faithfully to the flourishing of the Ministry Area in 2024.
Safeguarding Statement
The Trustees are committed to the Church in Wales safeguarding policies and procedures. All relevant workers and volunteers undertake safer recruitment, training, and DBS checks as appropriate. Any safeguarding concerns are managed in line with national guidance and diocesan oversight.
Fundraising Statement
The Charity does not employ professional fundraisers or commercial participators and received no fundraising complaints in the year. All fundraising activities comply with relevant Church in Wales and Charity Commission guidance.
Finance Review
The Board of Trustees are grateful to Lewis and Co for examining the Charity Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2024.
Income for the year is £602,467, of which £335,072 is restricted and £267,396 is unrestricted. Within this year’s income is £223,929 of exceptional income which is grant funding for the tower repair project at Lower Machen.
Income streams for 2024 are made up of:
| Donations | 19% |
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| Grant Funding | 61% |
| Other income | 20% |
Expenditure for the year is £630,324, of which £326,759 is restricted and £303,565 is unrestricted.
Excluding exceptional costs, the largest expenditure in 2024 was Ministry Share, which is our contribution to the Board of Finance towards the cost of ministry. Our contribution was paid on time and in full.
We are extremely grateful to all who support our work, particularly individual donors who account for the majority of our income.
Our accounts are prepared on a going concern basis. The policy of the Ministry Area Council is to make use of restricted funds wherever possible, particularly in relation to expenditure on the maintenance, repair and development of church buildings and other property. Over the ling term, the trustees aim to return to a surplus budget and increase the charity’s unrestricted reserves, which can be made available to deal with any unforeseen or unplanned events as and when they arise.
Historical legacies and bequests made to the churches are held in the form of shares in the Representative Body of the Church in Wales Common Investment Fund. According to the investment policy of the Representative Body of the Church in Wales, these are couched in a balanced range of investments, in order to achieve a healthy and secure return. These investments are held for the long term to use in accordance with the requirements of the original donations.
Key risks considered by the trustees include:
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Financial sustainability (income volatility and inflationary costs);
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Fabric risk (unexpected building failures and compliance);
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People risk (volunteer capacity, recruitment, and wellbeing);
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Safeguarding and reputational risk;
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Governance systems (data protection, financial controls, and reporting).
Mitigations include consolidated banking and controls, phased capital planning, scheduled fabric inspections, safeguarding training, and regular MAC oversight.
Priorities for 2025 include:
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Completing banking consolidation and embedding consistent financial reporting across all churches;
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Progressing St Mary’s, Marshfield reordering through the next stages (faculty, funding, delivery planning);
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Re-opening Trethomas Church Centre and developing eco-installations as funding allows;
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Marking St John’s, Machen 170th anniversary with mission and heritage engagement;
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Developing ALT and other invitational worship/discipleship pathways;
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Continued schools and community partnerships, and growth of the Community Choir/ Choristership Scheme.
Closing Remarks
2024 has been a year of steady growth, deeper partnership, and faithful generosity. We have taken major steps to strengthen our governance and finances, invested in buildings for future mission, and welcomed many new faces into worship and community. None of this would be possible without the prayer, service, and giving of so many. Thank you. As we look ahead, we do so with confidence in God’s grace and a clear commitment to sustainable ministry across every church in our Area.
The Revd Ross Maidment Area Dean and Chair of Trustees
| Mountain and Marsh Ministry Area | Mountain and Marsh Ministry Area | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Proft & Loss Extended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Year ended 31st December 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ministry Area | St Barrwg, Bedwas | St Bridget, St Brides Wentloog | St James, Rudry | St Mary, Marshfeld | St Michael, Machen | St Michael, Michaelston-Y-Fedw | St John the BapLst, Machen | Totals | |||||||||||||||
| Dr | Cr | Dr | Cr | Dr | Cr | Dr | Cr | Dr | Cr | Dr | Cr | Dr | Cr | Dr | Cr | ||||||||
| Planned Giving | Income | 635.00 | 13,041.75 | 5,602.47 | 11,763.88 | 11,102.80 | 10,173.70 | 5,700.00 | 58,019.60 | ||||||||||||||
| Loose Collections | Income | 169.00 | 2,177.03 | 337.50 | 2,025.62 | 2,532.72 | 850.47 | 4,443.60 | 12,535.94 | ||||||||||||||
| Donations | Income | 179.55 | 7,575.00 | 479.30 | 50.00 | 1,775.33 | 7,497.12 | 8,800.05 | 26,356.35 | ||||||||||||||
| For Mission | Income | 100.00 | 19.10 | 119.10 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Tax Refunds - GIFT Aid | Income | 167.02 | 5,394.48 | 2,461.83 | 3,775.68 | 1,424.60 | 1,043.50 | 507.50 | 14,774.61 | ||||||||||||||
| Tax Refunds - GASDS | Income | 819.53 | 1,056.07 | 1,875.60 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy Gifts Received | Income | 4,000.00 | 10,000.00 | 14,000.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Grants | Income | 84,045.97 | 19,099.75 | 260,358.40 | 2,000.00 | 365,504.12 | |||||||||||||||||
| Charitable Activity Fees | Income | 1,646.80 | 3,091.55 | 931.80 | 2,916.80 | 6,431.47 | 4,895.50 | 3,590.67 | 23,504.59 | ||||||||||||||
| Other Money Raising Activities | Income | 14,548.70 | 4,318.98 | 5,030.09 | 694.28 | 25,625.43 | 15,425.46 | 10,372.34 | 76,015.28 | ||||||||||||||
| Investments | Income | 293.01 | 217.80 | 823.74 | 801.59 | 5,743.51 | 1,000.93 | 8,880.58 | |||||||||||||||
| Other Income | Income | 880.85 | 880.85 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 101,685.05 | 35,698.79 | 15,060.79 | 22,869.53 | 72,812.79 | 317,924.58 | 36,415.09 | 602,466.62 | ||||||||||||||||
| Cost of Money Raising | Expenditure | 88.75 | 184.26 | 4,754.75 | 77.04 | 7,244.50 | 12,349.30 | ||||||||||||||||
| Parish Share | Expenditure | 28,192.59 | 19,325.08 | 4,173.56 | 12,873.00 | 15,722.72 | 13,294.50 | 8,529.95 | 102,111.40 | ||||||||||||||
| Parochial Expenses of Clerics | Expenditure | -599.05 | 581.45 | -39.12 | 2,175.31 | 2,199.28 | 4,407.31 | 8,725.18 | |||||||||||||||
| Other Ministry Support | Expenditure | 50.00 | 50.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Maintenance Of Services | Expenditure | 460.43 | 282.50 | 330.00 | 15,762.43 | 2,814.41 | 2,409.33 | 22,059.10 | |||||||||||||||
| General Parish Expenses | Expenditure | 7,202.49 | 1,361.00 | 326.64 | 1,856.87 | 20,635.33 | 34,226.40 | 2,096.00 | 67,704.73 | ||||||||||||||
| Maintenance Of Churches | Expenditure | 1,879.45 | 2,806.29 | 2,313.86 | 2,700.88 | 11,279.71 | 269,195.87 | 4,102.42 | 294,278.48 | ||||||||||||||
| Maintenance Of Other Property | Expenditure | 500.75 | 409.00 | 1,730.00 | 4,694.43 | 17,056.39 | 24,390.57 | ||||||||||||||||
| Exceptional Expenditure | Expenditure | 79,745.97 | 9,410.00 | 89,155.97 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Misson - Parish | Expenditure | 596.07 | 84.00 | 4,134.79 | 4,814.86 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Misson - Home/World | Expenditure | 200.00 | 95.00 | 240.00 | 4,029.84 | 120.00 | 4,684.84 | ||||||||||||||||
| 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital Payments | Expenditure | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 117,566.70 | 25,057.07 | 7,793.20 | 30,830.06 | 79,473.44 | 340,694.45 | 28,909.51 | 630,324.43 | ||||||||||||||||
| 117,566.70 | 101,685.05 | 25,057.07 | 35,698.79 | 7,793.20 | 15,060.79 | 30,830.06 | 22,869.53 | 79,473.44 | 72,812.79 | 340,694.45 | 317,924.58 | 28,909.51 | 36,415.09 | ||||||||||
| Proft/(Loss) | -15,881.65 | 10,641.72 | 7,267.59 | -7,960.53 | -6,660.65 | -22,769.87 | 7,505.58 | -27,857.81 | |||||||||||||||
| Income Totals | Loss for the year | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lewis and Co have completed an independent examinaCon of the | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| accounts and no material maGer have come to our aGenCon: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Janet Phillips | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | 27/10/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Mountain and Marsh Ministry Area | Mountain and Marsh Ministry Area | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Proft & Loss Extended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Year ended 31st December 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ministry Area | General Funds | Designated Funds | Restricted Funds | St Barrwg, Bedwas | General Funds | Designated Funds | Restricted Funds | St Bridget, St Brides Wentloog | General Funds | Designated Funds | Restricted Funds | St James, Rudry | General Funds | Designated Funds | Restricted Funds | St Mary, Marshfeld | General Funds | Designated Funds | Restricted Funds | St Michael, Machen | General Funds | Designated Funds | |||||||||
| Dr | Cr | Dr | Cr | Dr | Cr | Dr | Cr | Dr | Cr | Dr | Cr | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Planned Giving | Income | 635.00 | -425.00 | 1,060.00 | 13,041.75 | 13,041.75 | 5,602.47 | 5,602.47 | 11,763.88 | 11,313.88 | 450.00 | 11,102.80 | 11,102.80 | 10,173.70 | 10,173.70 | ||||||||||||||||
| Loose Collections | Income | 169.00 | 169.00 | 2,177.03 | 2,177.03 | 337.50 | 337.50 | 2,025.62 | 2,025.62 | 2,532.72 | 2,432.72 | 100.00 | 850.47 | 850.47 | |||||||||||||||||
| Donations | Income | 179.55 | -170.00 | 350.00 | -0.45 | 7,575.00 | 1,325.00 | 6,250.00 | 479.30 | 479.30 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 1,775.33 | 1,653.87 | 72.55 | 48.91 | 7,497.12 | 100.00 | 5,717.18 | ||||||||||||
| For Mission | Income | 100.00 | 100.00 | 19.10 | 19.10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax Refunds - GIFT Aid | Income | 167.02 | -230.85 | 397.87 | 5,394.48 | 5,394.48 | 2,461.83 | 2,461.83 | 3,775.68 | 3,775.68 | 1,424.60 | 1,424.60 | 1,043.50 | 1,043.50 | |||||||||||||||||
| Tax Refunds - GASDS | Income | 819.53 | 819.53 | 1,056.07 | 1,056.07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy Gifts Received | Income | 4,000.00 | 4,000.00 | 10,000.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grants | Income | 84,045.97 | 79,745.97 | 4,300.00 | 19,099.75 | 19,099.75 | 260,358.40 | 23,411.74 | 3,017.29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charitable Activity Fees | Income | 1,646.80 | -260.00 | 831.80 | 1,075.00 | 3,091.55 | 3,091.55 | 931.80 | 491.80 | 440.00 | 2,916.80 | 765.80 | 2,151.00 | 6,431.47 | 2,283.62 | 332.85 | 3,815.00 | 4,895.50 | 1,045.00 | 2,624.00 | |||||||||||
| Other Money Raising Activities | Income | 14,548.70 | 4,424.94 | 10,123.76 | 4,318.98 | 1,800.98 | 2,518.00 | 5,030.09 | 5,030.09 | 694.28 | 694.28 | 25,625.43 | 21,075.41 | 4,550.02 | 15,425.46 | 11,900.41 | 55.25 | ||||||||||||||
| Investments | Income | 293.01 | 293.01 | 217.80 | 217.80 | 823.74 | 823.74 | 801.59 | 658.04 | 143.55 | 5,743.51 | 157.11 | 4,939.77 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other Income | Income | 880.85 | 880.85 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 101,685.05 | 83,378.07 | 17,232.43 | 1,074.55 | 35,698.79 | 26,930.79 | 0.00 | 8,768.00 | 15,060.79 | 14,620.79 | 0.00 | 440.00 | 22,869.53 | 19,394.79 | 0.00 | 3,474.74 | 72,812.79 | 44,631.06 | 24,298.72 | 3,883.01 | 317,924.58 | 49,738.00 | 17,234.34 | |||||||||
| Cost of Money Raising | Expenditure | 88.75 | 88.75 | 184.26 | 184.26 | 4,754.75 | 2,932.17 | 1,822.58 | 77.04 | 77.04 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Parish Share | Expenditure | 28,192.59 | 28,192.59 | 19,325.08 | 19,325.08 | 4,173.56 | 4,173.56 | 12,873.00 | 12,873.00 | 15,722.72 | 15,722.72 | 13,294.50 | 13,294.50 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Parochial Expenses of Clerics | Expenditure | -599.05 | -599.05 | 581.45 | 581.45 | -39.12 | -39.12 | 2,175.31 | 2,175.31 | 2,199.28 | 2,199.28 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Ministry Support | Expenditure | 50.00 | 50.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maintenance Of Services | Expenditure | 460.43 | 228.00 | 232.43 | 282.50 | 282.50 | 330.00 | 330.00 | 15,762.43 | 710.60 | 15,051.83 | 2,814.41 | 2,158.45 | 125.00 | |||||||||||||||||
| General Parish Expenses | Expenditure | 7,202.49 | -27.01 | 7,229.50 | 1,361.00 | 1,361.00 | 326.64 | 326.64 | 1,856.87 | 1,856.87 | 20,635.33 | 12,377.77 | 8,257.56 | 34,226.40 | 11,685.11 | ||||||||||||||||
| Maintenance Of Churches | Expenditure | 1,879.45 | 1,508.46 | 10.99 | 360.00 | 2,806.29 | 2,806.29 | 2,313.86 | 2,313.86 | 2,700.88 | 2,700.88 | 11,279.71 | 11,279.71 | 269,195.87 | 36,185.86 | 9,203.03 | |||||||||||||||
| Maintenance Of Other Property | Expenditure | 500.75 | 500.75 | 409.00 | 409.00 | 1,730.00 | 1,730.00 | 4,694.43 | 354.00 | 4,340.43 | 17,056.39 | 8,297.61 | 4,460.00 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Exceptional Expenditure | Expenditure | 79,745.97 | 79,745.97 | 9,410.00 | 9,410.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Misson - Parish | Expenditure | 596.07 | -500.18 | 1,096.25 | 84.00 | 84.00 | 4,134.79 | 2,432.36 | 1,702.43 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Misson - Home/World | Expenditure | 200.00 | 200.00 | 95.00 | 95.00 | 240.00 | 240.00 | 4,029.84 | 45.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital Payments | Expenditure | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 117,566.70 | 108,548.78 | 8,657.92 | 360.00 | 25,057.07 | 25,057.07 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7,793.20 | 7,793.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 30,830.06 | 19,690.06 | 0.00 | 11,140.00 | 79,473.44 | 48,248.61 | 26,884.40 | 4,340.43 | 340,694.45 | 71,698.57 | 13,833.03 | |||||||||
| 117,566.70 | 101,685.05 | -25,170.71 | 8,574.51 | 714.55 | 25,057.07 | 35,698.79 | 1,873.72 | 0.00 | 8,768.00 | 7,793.20 | 15,060.79 | 6,827.59 | 0.00 | 440.00 | 30,830.06 | 22,869.53 | -295.27 | 0.00 | -7,665.26 | 79,473.44 | 72,812.79 | -3,617.55 | -2,585.68 | -457.42 | 340,694.45 | 317,924.58 | -21,960.57 | 3,401.31 | |||
| Proft/(Loss) | -15,881.65 | -15,881.65 | 10,641.72 | 10,641.72 | 7,267.59 | 7,267.59 | -7,960.53 | -7,960.53 | -6,660.65 | -6,660.65 | -22,769.87 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Expenses Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lewis and Co have completed an independent examinaCon | of the | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| accounts and no material maGer have come to our aGenCon: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Janet Philips | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | 27/10/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Restricted Funds | St Michael, Michaelston-Y-Fedw | General Funds | Designated Funds | Restricted Funds | St John the BapLst, Machen | Totals | |||||||
| Dr | Cr | Dr | Cr | ||||||||||
| 5,700.00 | 5,700.00 | 58,019.60 | |||||||||||
| 4,443.60 | 4,443.60 | 12,535.94 | |||||||||||
| 1,679.94 | 8,800.05 | 8,800.05 | 26,356.35 | ||||||||||
| 119.10 | |||||||||||||
| 507.50 | 507.50 | 14,774.61 | |||||||||||
| 1,875.60 | |||||||||||||
| 10,000.00 | 14,000.00 | ||||||||||||
| 233,929.37 | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | 365,504.12 | ||||||||||
| 1,226.50 | 3,590.67 | 2,401.67 | 1,189.00 | 23,504.59 | |||||||||
| 3,469.80 | 10,372.34 | 3,847.34 | 6,525.00 | 76,015.28 | |||||||||
| 646.63 | 1,000.93 | 1,000.93 | 8,880.58 | ||||||||||
| 880.85 | |||||||||||||
| 250,952.24 | 36,415.09 | 28,701.09 | 6,525.00 | 1,189.00 | 602,466.62 | ||||||||
| 7,244.50 | 864.50 | 6,380.00 | 12,349.30 | ||||||||||
| 8,529.95 | 8,529.95 | 102,111.40 | |||||||||||
| 4,407.31 | 4,407.31 | 8,725.18 | |||||||||||
| 50.00 | |||||||||||||
| 530.96 | 2,409.33 | 2,409.33 | 22,059.10 | ||||||||||
| 22,541.29 | 2,096.00 | 2,096.00 | 67,704.73 | ||||||||||
| 223,806.98 | 4,102.42 | 4,102.42 | 294,278.48 | ||||||||||
| 4,298.78 | 24,390.57 | ||||||||||||
| 89,155.97 | |||||||||||||
| 4,814.86 | |||||||||||||
| 3,984.84 | 120.00 | 120.00 | 4,684.84 | ||||||||||
| 0.00 | |||||||||||||
| 0.00 | |||||||||||||
| 255,162.85 | 28,909.51 | 22,529.51 | 6,380.00 | 0.00 | 630,324.43 | ||||||||
| -4,210.61 | 28,909.51 | 36,415.09 | 6,171.58 | 145.00 | 1,189.00 | ||||||||
| -22,769.87 | 7,505.58 | 7,505.58 | -27,857.81 | ||||||||||
| Loss for the year | |||||||||||||
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| Mountain and Marsh Ministry Area | Mountain and Marsh Ministry Area | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Balance Sheet Extended | |||||||||||||||||||
| Year ended 31st December 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ministry Area | St Barrwg, Bedwas | St Bridget, St Brides Wentloog | St James, Rudry | St Mary, Marshfeld | St Michael, Machen | St Michael, Michaelston-Y-Fedw | St John the BapLst, Machen | Totals | |||||||||||
| Fixed Assets | |||||||||||||||||||
| Investments | 4,451.55 | 63,585.47 | 62,825.00 | 130,862.02 | |||||||||||||||
| Current Assets | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash At Bank and In Hand | - 11,698.31 |
31,718.78 | 31,122.81 | 80,280.88 | 72,143.71 | 72,728.88 | 36,417.80 | 14,767.06 | 327,481.61 | ||||||||||
| Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Current Assets less Current Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Assets less Current Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Net Assets less Liabilities | -11,698.31 | 31,718.78 | 35,574.36 | 80,280.88 | 135,729.18 | 135,553.88 | 36,417.80 | 14,767.06 | 458,343.63 | ||||||||||
| Represented By | |||||||||||||||||||
| Unrestricted | |||||||||||||||||||
| General Funds | - 18,406.76 |
15,762.71 | 32,261.86 | 9,764.94 | 35,491.34 | 13,243.40 | 544.85 | 8,358.46 | 97,020.80 | ||||||||||
| Designated | |||||||||||||||||||
| M and MMA Administator Salaries | - 5,245.40 |
- 5,245.40 |
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| St Barrwg's 900 Anniversary Fund | 699.00 | 699.00 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Barrwg's General Fund | - 454.50 |
- 454.50 |
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| St Bridget's General Fund | 121.74 | 121.74 | |||||||||||||||||
| St James General Fund | 3,627.66 | 3,627.66 | |||||||||||||||||
| St John The Baptist General Fund | 530.50 | 530.50 | |||||||||||||||||
| St John 's Improvement Fund | 2,119.42 | 2,119.42 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Mary's General Fund | 10,375.60 | 10,375.60 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Michael MYF General Fund | 339.30 | 339.30 | |||||||||||||||||
| Machen Church Hall Administration Fund | 114.49 | 114.49 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Mary's Investment Of Parochial Moneys | 143.55 | 143.55 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Mary's Music & Worship Mission & Scholarship | 7584.04 | 7,584.04 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Mary's Church ALT Service Development | 1618.21 | 1,618.21 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Mary's Youth Mission Fund | 8859.46 | 8,859.46 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Michael's Reserve Fund | 31694.26 | 31,694.26 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Michael's (Michaelston-Y-Fedw) Phoenix Fund | 145.00 | 145.00 | |||||||||||||||||
| Restricted | |||||||||||||||||||
| General Graveyard Fund | 6408.6 | 6,408.60 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Barrwg's Churchyard Fund | 81.00 | 81.00 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Bridget's Churchyard Fund | 528.00 | 440.00 | 968.00 | ||||||||||||||||
| St James Building Fund | - 2,360.00 |
62,211.15 | 59,851.15 | ||||||||||||||||
| St James Yard Maintenance | - 2,000.00 |
8,304.79 | 6,304.79 | ||||||||||||||||
| St John The BaptisT Graveyard Fund | 194.00 | 6,408.60 | 6,602.60 | ||||||||||||||||
| St Michaels MYF Yard Fund | 271.55 | 6,858.55 | 7,130.10 | ||||||||||||||||
| Bedwas 900 Fund | 12,993.07 | 12,993.07 | |||||||||||||||||
| Parish Of Bedwas | 2,963.00 | 2,963.00 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Bridget's Sid's Memorial Fund | 522.50 | 522.50 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Bridget's Event Fund | 850.00 | 850.00 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Bridget's Headley Trust Grant | 1,500.00 | 1,500.00 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Mary's Chancel Repair Fund | 18,993.60 | 18,993.60 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Peter Chancel Repair Fund | 7,186.44 | 7,186.44 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sir George Forestier Walker Legacy Fund | 5,710.76 | 5,710.76 | |||||||||||||||||
| Investment Of Parochial Moneys | 19,972.58 | 19,972.58 |
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| St Mary's Building | 902.00 | 902.00 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Parish Of Peterstone - DBF Investment Fund | 11,722.09 | 11,722.09 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Mary's Yard Fund | 16,877.11 | 16,877.11 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Mary's Organ Fund | 668.00 | 668.00 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Michael's Mary Eileen Adams Fund | 10,000.00 | 10,000.00 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Michael's WHR John New Graveyard bequest Fund |
9,148.71 | 9,148.71 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Michael's Miss Ovi Sutton Legacy Fund | 62,825.00 | 62,825.00 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Michaels MYF Bells Fund | 4,174.40 | 4,174.40 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Michaels MYF Phoenix Fund | 6,788.44 | 6,788.44 | |||||||||||||||||
| St Michaels MYF Tower Fund | 17,906.56 | 17,906.56 | |||||||||||||||||
| - 11,698.31 |
31,718.78 | 35,574.36 | 80,280.88 | 135,729.18 | 135,553.88 | 36,417.80 | 14,767.06 | 458,343.63 | |||||||||||
| Lewis and Co have completed an independent examinaCon of the | |||||||||||||||||||
| accounts and no material maGer have come to our aGenCon: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Janet Philips | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date | 27/10/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
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