2025-03-31-accounts - Ebenezer Church Machen

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Ebenezer Church Machen

Report and Accounts Period 23 November 2023 to 31 March 2025

1 Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y 8AB www.stewardship.org.uk

EBENEZER CHURCH MACHEN

LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE 4 Cwm Fedw Machen Caerphilly CF83 8QD GOVERNING DOCUMENT CIO - Association registered 23rd November 2023 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1205866 TRUSTEES RESPONSIBLE FOR Jonathan Bilton MANAGING THE CHARITY Gregory Dainty Philip Dean Richard Penrose Andrew Tamplin Mark Williams

BANKERS

The Co-operative Bank p.l.c.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Jaimée Young Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB

INDEX

Page 1 Legal & Administrative Details Pages 2-8 Trustees' Report Page 9 Independent Examiner's Report Page 10 Receipts and Payments Account Page 11 Statement of Assets & Liabilities Pages 12-13 Notes to the Accounts

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 23 November 2023 31 March 2025 From To

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1205866

Ebenezer Church Machen

Charity's principal address Ebenezer Chapel Wyndham Street Machen Postcode CF83 8PU

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	GregDainty
	Jon Bilton
	PhilipDean
	Andrew Tamplin
	Richard Penrose
	Mark Williams

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) CIO How the charity is constituted

(eg. trust, association, company)

Appointed by trustees Trustee selection methods

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

3.1 The purposes of the Church are:

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

3.1.1 the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with Baptist Principles and the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Machen and the surrounding neighbourhood; and

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3.1.2 such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of
the charity trustees, put into practice the Christian faith in
accordance with the Basis of Faith, including but not
limited to: the prevention and relief of need, hardship and
sickness; the advancement of education; and the provision
of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation
or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have
need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age,
infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social
circumstances with the object of improving their conditions
of life;
provided that the advancement of such purposes must be
undertaken in a manner that is consistent with the Doctrinal
Distinctives and Ethical Statements as may be adopted and
amended by the Church from time to time in accordance with the
provisions of the Church Handbook.

The church meets weekly on Sundays at 10:30am. This service is open to members and non-members and provides opportunity for people to offer worship to God, to hear Christian preaching and teaching and to meet and have fellowship with others. The church also has a series of weekly meetings which people are invited to join in with, including: Tuesday evening Women’s meeting Wednesday Bible study and prayer Friday Evening – Youth Meeting Sunday evening Youth worship and fellowship meeting Summary of the main activities undertaken for the In addition to these regular meetings the church organises events for the public benefit in relation to public benefit including (for example): these objects (include within this section the statutory Pop up café declaration that trustees have Christmas craft evening had regard to the guidance Carol singing and carol service issued by the Charity Evangelistic outreach services Commission on public benefit) The church also organises an annual away weekend for members. The church also supports other charities and mission work including for example: Maes Profundo (Church mission in Portugal) Pont a medical support charity in Uganda Compassion. On a practical level, the maintenance team, which is a collective of men and women from within the wider church membership, have worked to maintain the buildings and ensure they remain fit for purpose, enabling the church to carry out its objectives effectively.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

This report is related to the first year of the charity’s operation and, whilst Ebenezer Machen has existed for generations in the village, we have been pleased to see how the work has evolved over the first period of its operation as a CIO.

The church has grown significantly over the past year and we have reached a point where our regular services are reaching the capacity of the buildings that we use. We have had significant interest from the general public with a number of people coming to regular and other events to join in and explore the church in and open and welcoming environment.

Regular women’s events provide an opportunity for women from the village to join in a social event with a core message about the love of Jesus and their value and worth as individuals and members of the wider community.

Giving and supporting mission

It has also been a blessing to be able to support other works and make contributions to the hard work that others are undertaking at a local and international level. We made sure that we are using the charity’s resources responsibly and generously in this respect and have taken into account the Commission’s public benefit guidance when making our decisions.

The appointment of our Church Missionary worker in November 2024 has been a key milestone for us and it has been exciting to see the work that we have been able to do flourish as a result. The church missionary worker has run a number of events within the church and reaching out for the benefit of the public over the period since appointment. Examples include youth meetings and women’s events for the community.

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Section E Financial review

The charity endeavours to keep a minimum of £5,000 in the Church Brief statement of the Deposit account (equivalent to 3 months of expenditure). This figure charity’s policy on reserves seems to represent a prudent and sensible balance between holding funds unnecessarily that could be better used in other ways and ensuring that there is enough resource available to cope with needs that arise in the short term (e.g. remedial building work, or other unexpected requests for support).

At the year end, the charity held unrestricted cash of £66,000. These funds have accumulated in the last few years as a result of donations to the church. We envisage that the building where we meet will need a new roof in the near future (although we have done remedial work in the short term that will delay the expense). We also plan to continue supporting our Missionary worker, and we will consider other needs which meet our charitable objectives.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

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Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date	Greg Dainty (Jan 20, 2026 12:13:04 GMT) Greg Dainty	Jon Bilton(Jan 20,2026 13:13:39 GMT) Jon Bilton
	Gregory Dainty	Jonathan Bilton
	Trustee	Trustee

	Jan 20, 2026

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF

EBENEZER CHURCH MACHEN

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Ebenezer Church Machen ('the charity') for the period ended 31 March 2025 on pages 10 to 13 following.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’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 2011 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:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

J. Young

J. Young (Jan 20, 2026 13:18:00 GMT)

Jaimée Young Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB

Date: Jan 20, 2026

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EBENEZER CHURCH MACHEN

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Notes *Income receipts* Donations 5 Gift aid receipts 6 Income from letting of facilities Other *Total receipts* *Payments* 2 3 *Total payments* Transfers between funds 5 Net movement in funds Cash funds as at last year end Cash funds at this year end A Net of receipts / (payments) before Grants paid in relation to charitable activities undertaken by others Payments in relation to charitable activities undertaken directly Transfer from Ebenezer Independent Evangelical Baptist Church		General Designated Funds Funds £ £ 29,110 - - - 44,569 - 4,700 - 125 - 78,504 - 5,707 - 6,661 - 12,368 - 66,135 - 158 - 66,293 - - - 66,293 - Unrestricted Funds	Restricted Funds £ 3,680 - - - - 3,680 842 1,159 2,001 1,679 (158) 1,521 - 1,521	Period 23Nov2023 to 31Mar2025 £
		General Funds £ 29,110 - 44,569 4,700 125 78,504 5,707 6,661 12,368 66,135 158 66,293 - 66,293
				32,790 - 44,569 4,700 125
				82,184
				6,550 7,820
				14,370
				67,814 -
				67,814 -
				67,814

The notes on pages 12-13 form part of these accounts.

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EBENEZER CHURCH MACHEN

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS AT THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Notes A Cash funds Current account Deposit account B Other monetary assets Deposit paid C Liabilities Falling due within one year Fee for Independent Examination D Assets retained for charity's own use Ebenezer Chapel Manse Contents and equipment		General Designated funds funds £ £ 16,293 - 50,000 - 66,293 - 750 - 750 - 840 - 840 - Unrestricted Funds	Restricted funds £ 1,521 - 1,521 - - - - Fund to which asset belongs	Period 23Nov2023 to 31Mar2025 £
		General funds £ 16,293 50,000 66,293 750 750 840 840
				17,814 50,000
				67,814
				750
				750
				840
				840
				Value 2025 £
				34,964
				34,964

Current values have not been quoted for properties (disclosure is not mandatory). Contents and equipment insurance value has been used.

E Guarantees and secured debts

The charity has not given any guarantees and has not provided its assets as security for any liabilities.

The accounts were approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:

_____ Gregory Dainty Date:_____ Greg Dainty (Jan 20, 2026 12:13:04 GMT) Greg Dainty Jan 20, 2026	_____ Jonathan Bilton Date:_____ Jon Bilton (Jan 20, 2026 13:13:39 GMT) Jon Bilton Jan 20, 2026

The notes on pages 12-13 form part of these accounts.

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EBENEZER CHURCH MACHEN

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and comprise a statement that shows the charity's receipts and payments, a statement that summarises the charity's assets and liabilities and related notes. The accountancy profession have determined that only accounts prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards present a 'true and fair' view and, as these receipts and payments accounts have not (and cannot) be prepared in accordance with accounting standards, these accounts do not present (and are not intended to present) a 'true and fair' view of the charity's financial activities and state of affairs.

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors; they include donations received from appeals for specific activities or projects.

2 Payments in relation to charitable activities undertaken directly Repairs, maintenance and equipment Note 5 Utilities Insurance Governance and legal fees Conference and events Other costs 3 Grants paid in relation to charitable activities undertaken by others Grants for: Other small grants to organisations Missionary housing support Grants to individuals		Unrestricte	Designated funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - d Funds	Restricted Funds £ 842 - - - - - 842 - 1,159 - 1,159	Period 23Nov2023 to 31Mar2025 £
		General funds £ 1,277 2,123 985 1,104 207 11 5,707 1,527 4,228 905 6,661
					2,120 2,123 985 1,104 207 11
					6,550
					1,527 5,387 905
					7,820

4 Transactions with related parties

No payments were made to trustees or persons related to them except for reimbursement of expenses incurred on behalf of the charity.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Movement of funds

vement of funds
General funds Restricted funds Missionary worker Education support Computer Total funds	Opening balance £ - - - - - -	Receipts £ 78,504 1,159 1,521 1,000 3,680 82,184	Payments £ (12,368) (1,159) - (842) (2,001) (14,370)	Transfers £ 158 - - (158) (158) -	Closing balance £ 66,293 - 1,521 -
					1,521
					67,814

Missionary worker funds are given to support the housing costs of a full-time Christian worker. Education support raises funds for Wyclif Independent Christian school.

Computer: these funds were given towards the cost of a new church computer. The remaining funds have been transferred to the general funds with permission from the donor.

6 Movement of funds

On 13th December 2024, the assets from the predecessor charity, Ebenezer Evangelical Baptist Church Machen, an excepted trust, were transferred to this CIO.

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