Gabalfa Baptist Church and Manse
Registered Charity Number 234763
TRUSTEE REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31$t December 2024

Gabalfa Baptist Church and Manse
Charity No 234763
For the Yaar Ending 31st December 2024
CONTENTS
Page
Charity Information
Trustees Report
4-5
Independent Examiners Report
Statement of Financial Activities
statement of Assets and Liabilities
Notes to the Accounts
9-10
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Gabalfa Baptist Church and Manse
Charity No 234763
For the Year Ending 31st December 2024
CHARITY INFORMATION
Trustees:
Mr Alun HDwells
Mr Lee Jones
Mr Samuel Smilh
Mr Clayton Piper- Appointed 29.01.2024
MrAron Williams- Appointed 29.01.2024
Mr Gareth Payne- Resigned 10.03.2023
Mr Daniel Evans- Resigned 21.02.2024
Pastor:
Lee Jones
Charitsble position:
Registered Charity Number 234763
Address for correspondence:
Gabalfa Baptist Church and Manse,
North Road,
Cardiff,
CF14 3BJ
Independent Examiner:
Nicola Lewis
EasyBooks (Wales) Ltd
Unit 4 Dragon 24
North Dock
Llanelli SA15 2LF
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Gabalfa Baptist Church and Manse
Charity No 234763
For the Year Ending 315t December 2024
Annual Report of the Trustees
Charity Details
Name..
Gabalfa Baptist Church and Manse
Registered..
18th O¢lober 1966
Organisation Type..
Registered Charity
Structure. Governance and Management
Gabalfa Baptist Church and Manse I'GabaWa Baptist Church") is led on a day-to-day b8sis by the
Elders.
The ElderS￿l￿Stees on 31st December 2024 were..
Mr Alun Howells
Mr Lee Jones
Mr Samuel Smrfch
Mr Clayton Piper
Mr Aron Williams
New ElderslTruslees are brought lo the attention of the church al a members. meeting.
In 2024, we held three meetings of church mernbers (including the annual general meelingl. At
members, meetings. we pray for the church and update the mèmbers con¢eming the activities of the
chur¢h.
Acttvities and objectives
The purpose of Gabalfa Baptist Church Is to worship the Living God and to build together a group of
people who love and serve each other and make Jesus Christ known. This is done through preaching
and teaching, as we ar& led by Jesus Christ through his Word revealed in the Bible, and also through
sharing our lives together.
Achievements and Performanco
During 2024. we continued the activitiès of the previous year.
Sundays and Werlnesday meetings continued to be the heartbeat ofour Church life. We mel twice 23ch
Sunday, in the morning and evening, wtih opportunities for members to invite friends ancl family. The
Sunday evening service continued to have a Gospel focus with the good news of Jesus proclaimed and
an encouragement to C811 on Jesus to be saved. We launched our Meet Jesus outreach ServI￿S in
March and October, which included preaching, a testimony and a Q&A. It was good to see a lot of
visitors.
We mel each Wednesday for our prayer meeting where we ate together and prayed for each other and
the work of the church. We were encouraged lo pray for two local non-christians, sowing seeds with
the expe¢tstion of reaping a harvest with further Meet Jesus servI￿S in the Spring. We also spent some
time considering the Psalms and reaming to pray like Jesus from the Psalms. We mel each Sunday
evening a15.15pm to pray forthe Gospel service and held two prayerweeks, in January and September.
We continued lo read a different book or books of the Bible each month (known as RBT- Re8ding the
Bible Together) and come together to share how God had spoken to us as a church.
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Gabalfa Baptist Church and Manse
Charity No 2347S3
For the Year Ending S1￿ Decèmber 2024
The children of the church co￿lInUed to h8ve 8 focal point in our Church life. Gen-G mèt each Tuesday
after school in term time. This youth club is for 4-17-year-olds. The older children Stay for Top Gen-G
for more fo¢ussed timè, activities and to eat together which included going to mèmbe¥s' hornes. In
addition. we st8rted Daddygedclon once evèry tsvo months on a Saturday morning for Dad's and
childr&n.We also held Smashing Pumpkins, a fvn allernativèto Halloween forllTe children of the churoh.
Building on the previous year, we continued to hold our Branch Community Cafe each Monday1108m-
12pm) in tern3 time at the church premises and il was good to see regular members of the communty
attending.
At Easter, we held Good Friday and Easter Sunday celebrations. Al Chrrstrnas we held 3 candlelit carol
Servi￿ including one on Christrn8s Eve and a Christrn8s morning servieé. There wa$ 8 good tumout
for each event.
In addition lo all th1& ￿ had baptisms and thanksgiving services. We held various 8cbvities to help the
church spend mor8 quality time together, including Gabbo Loung8 on a Friday evening (time to relax,
ealfood and play game5 together). Men's eurry night8nd Men's breakfasts. We reintroduced Hospitality
Sunday, wheTe members open their homes one Sunday a month lo offer hospitalty to fellow members
and vssiltsrs. and held a church lunch each month. WÉ a150 held another Music night in October.
recognising that all music is good and is a gfft of God to the church. This presented opportunity ftsr
members to share a mLJsical item that would not norm311y be part of Sunday worship. It was a real joy
and great to sèe the children involved.
We held a few Wonderhjl Everyday wDrkshops focusing on God calls me every dèy lo love my
nèighbouras myselfin theplace inlrfein which he hasassFgn&dtome. This culminated in the Wonderful
Everyday Big Weekend in May half temi, which inclu(ted spending time together at Beth&l Baptist
Church in Barry and the aftemoon at Bary Island.
In 2024 we had around 100 members.
TheTrustees confimi thal they have complied wtth the duty in the Charities Act2011 to have due règard
to the Charity Comrnission's general guidan￿ on public benefrt. The Church provides public benefit in
the provision of a pla￿ of worship. The Church seeks to fu￿1] its charitable objectives in the
advancement of the gtsod news of Jesus Chris( who loved us and gave Himselffor us.
Financial review and reserves policy
With a largety self-sustsining income. backed up by strong reserves, the Church aims ID maximis& its
tharitable expenditure whilst pnjdently managing its infrastructurè. During 2024 our income was
£193,402 and expenditurè was £189.225 giving a surplus Df £4,177. Our incomè was mainly reCeI￿d
from gtfts given by church mernbers 2nd from claiming gift aid.
The Trustees are aware of the need to accumulatè sufficient reseNes such thatthe Church can continu8
in operation during any short-tem Df shortfall. The reserves level at the end of 2024 was £95,762. The
TnJst888 consider that there are no material Un￿rtaintIeS about the Churth's ability to wntinue tor the
next 12 months.
On behaKofthe Trustees:
A. Howolls
Authori8ed by the Tnjslees on 02 September 2025
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Gabalfa Baptist Church and Manse
Charity No 234763
For the Year Ending 315t December 2024
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT to the Trustees of
Gabalfa Baptist Church and Manse
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2024. which are set out on
the following pages.
Respedive responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity'5 trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(21 of the Charities Act 2011
(the 2011 Acll and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to=
examine the accounts under seclion 145 of the 2011 Act-
lo follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 14515llb) of the 2011 Act- and
to stste whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and
a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accDunts and seeking explanations from you as trustees
onceming any such matters. The procedure5 undertaken do not provide all the evidence that
would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts
present a 'true and fair Vie￿ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement
below.
Independent examinerfs statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
(11 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements..
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act., and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the 8ccounling
requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met-, or
(21 to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of the accounts lo be reached.
Signed-
Nicola Lewis
on 10th September 2025
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Gabalfa Baptist chU￿h and Manse
Charty No 234763
For the Year Ending 31st December 2024
Recei
tsandPa
ments Account
Unrestricted R8*i¢ted
Funds
Funds
Total
Fund5
last
INCOME
Donations Rec&i*d
Grants Re¢&i¥Ed
Tax from Gift Aid
Bank h)terest Recei￿d
Church Voliday Income
Rent hcomè Manse
E*nt hcome
Other hcome
114,234
17.256
131,490
125,113
29,446
168
3,271
9.069
19,435
51
27,647
256
8.780
5,mO
20,588
119
473
641
3,271
9,C￿9
19.435
51
TOTAL INCOME
175,673
17,729
193,402
187,502
EXPENDITURE
Charitable EKpèntliknre
Managernent, Administsstion & Ministry
155,724
33,501
189.225
154,787
TOTAL Expendlture
155.724
3,501
189,225
154,78
NET INCOME BefDre Ir&nsfers
19,949
115T72
4177
32,714
Transfers Between Funds
NET INCOME After transf8r8
19,949
115r721
4,177
32,714
MOVEMENY IN FUNDS
19,949
115772
4,177
32,714
Total Funds Brought Forwa
Total Funds Canied Forward
56,552
76,502
,032
19,260
91,584
95,762
58,870
91,584
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Gabalfa Baptist Church and Manse
Charity No 234763
For the Year Ending 31* Decernber 2024
Ststement of Assets and Liabilities
As at 31st De￿mber 2024
1. F ed As*ts
The Value of assets held by the charrty al thelr insured value are as follows..
15 Year
Eq￿PMent. Contents & Building
Manse
10,149,521
526,848
10.676,369
8,903,253
470 400
9.373.6S3
2. Ban
and Cash Balancès
Current & Deposit Accounts
ThisY2
95.782
95,762
5tYe
91.584
91,584
rA55ets
This Yea
Last Y
Assets..
Gfft Aid tax not yet reCeI￿d
27.144
29,448
Liabliities:
Fea ts Ir*dependent Examination
PAYE duè to HMRC
Pension Due to Pension Funds
Manse loan
840
75
8.944
9,019
The ffnancial statements werè apprO￿d by thE Board and We￿ signed on its behaff by:
Signed by.............................................. ... ......
sarfu&L sn [rrf
Prfnt Name...............
On behalf of the board of Trustees
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Gabalfa Baptist Church and Manse
Charity No 234763
For the Year Ending 31st December 2024
Notes to the Accounts
1. A¢countlng Policigs
The accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis with a Ststement of Assets and
Liabilities.
2. Charitable Income
Donations received are from regular offerings and gifts. the lax rebalgs from gift aid are the amounts
received during this year.
3. Charitable Expenditure
Unrestricted R&stri¢led
Funds
Funds
Total This
Year
Totsl Last
Year
Employee Costs
Visiting Speakers
Sound, Music & Visual
E￿ntS & Acti%itie5
Special Proje¢tS
Postage, stationery & admin
Tel&phone & Intemel
Corrferences, Tra*1 & Training
Rent. Rates and other premises costs
Repairs, Maintenance & Cleaning
Fixtures & Fittings pr&mises
Small Equipment
Kitchen
52,293
260
1,952
25,550
24,326
2,020
974
33501
85,794
260
1,952
25,550
24,326
2,020
974
68,073
30259
3,712
899
1.575
10.993
2.212
1,575
10.993
2,212
1,150
16,159
10,786
1.025
1,771
6.213
303
1.(r25
1.771
6,213
303
3,844
1,525
17,149
650
Insurance
6.001
Profèssional Fees
Book keeping, Accounting & IE Fees
Subscriptions
M8nse & Chapel flat
Bank & Zeltle Charge8
Miscellaneous
Donations. GTft5 & Appreciation
75
1,525
17.149
650
10,094
5,758
1,820
1,087
155,724
1,087
189,225
33501
154,787
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Gabalfa Baptist Church and Manse
Charity No 234763
For the Year Ending 31st December 2024
4. Stsff and Trustees
The oharity had three employed staff Members during this year. Its activities are gene￿Ity carried out
by voluntèers. No staff member received sa12ri&s al a rate of more than £60,000 per annum.
Two of the trustees, Sam Smith and Lèe Jones receive sa18ries of £30,655 & £47,479 respectively
their capacity as pastors of the church. They are both also trustees Dn a voluntary basis and unpaid for
this position.
5. Restrlcted Funds
The restricted fvndq represent amounts reCe￿d fDr specific purposes and thè mokemenls in the year
are as follows..
OpenirKJ
Balan¢e
Re¢eipts Payments
Transfers
Closing
balance
Jeans Fund - Legacy left tOWJTds
creche playrotstll unspent as al 2024
Worker Fund - Assistant pastor
2,500
2,500
35.032
35,032
15,229
17,729
33,501
33,501
16,760
19,260
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