Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date D.iy ,01 I Period end date Ycar l'ear '. 2024 ioiilh 12 From 01 iTo',31 Section A Reference and administration details The trust property held in connection with Ebenezer Con re ational Cha el, Dunvant Charity name Other names charity is known by Ebenezer Congregational Chapel, Dunvant Registered charity number {rf any) 517195 Charity's principal address Brynaeron, Dunvant SWANSEA Postcode SA2 7UX Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole ear Name of person (or body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan Trustee name Guto ap Gwent Roy Woodward Rob Davies Lyn Thomas (subject to completion of deed of appointment) Elizabeth Peak (subject to completion of deed of appointment) Eric Jones (subject to completion of deed of appointment) Names of the trustees for the charity. if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) ear Name Dates acted if not for whole 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiation) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff member5 (Optional inforniation) March 2012 TAR
Section B Structure, governance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Type of goveming document Scheme for regulation of the Charity 1985. How the charity is constituted A Trust. Trustee selection methods Appointment by members of the Chapel. Additional governance issues (Optional infomiation) You may choose to include additional infomiation, 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 To provide regular times of worship in the Christian faith and empower Christian living. To develop a community of Christian lrfe. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR March 2012
Maintained the Chapel as a centre of religious activity'.- Regular Sunday seNices Special se[viS where wider community invited. Maintained the Chapel as a community hub. As a venue we have hosted the :_ Summary of the main actlvities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) chapel choir rehearsals; chapel craft group; chapel ladies circle- a nursery- Little Fishes", a locallnational choir rehearsals; regular meetings of Rainbows; music therapy sessions" and Nativity services for local schools. Maintained an estate for the benefit of the local community to host and undertake activities the local scouts group; and the DUSC (Dunvant Unemployed Social Centre). Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional infonnatlon) Our activities are completely dependent upon volunteers without which we would not achieve our objectives. 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 Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year During the year all community activities have been maintained as described earlier. Marth 2012 YAD
Section E Financial review Ebeneser is dependent upon offering, donations and grants. The reserves are reviewed at a minimum of quarterly by the Diaconate. This will take the form of a review of the actual reserves and the forecast reserves at the end of the financial year. The adequacy of the level of reserves, in particular the General Fund is managed by control on payments. The use of funds from the reserves, with the exception of the Manse Account is subject to Ebeneserfs decision making and delegation policy. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves MANSE ACCOUNT The monies held in the Manse Account are the proceeds from the Sale of the Manse in 1985 and are held in Pennanent Endowment (as per the schemelgoveming document). The Trustees shall apply the clear income in furthering the religious and other charitable work of Ebeneser. The principal sum may be applied in whole or in part, in or towards the provision of land and buildings for use a manse for the minister. BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT FUND The rnonies donatecvcollected for a specific purpose are held in the Building and Development Reserves. SUNDAY SCHOOL FUND The Sunday School Fund accounts for the monies held from the activities of the Sunday school. LADIES CIRCLE FUND The Ladies Circle Fund accounts for the monies held from the activities of the Ladies Circle. GENERAL FUND The General Fund accounts for the monies held for the day to day running of the Charity. The minimum level of reserves to be held in this Fund is to the value of 6 months expenditure. If the reserves fall below the minimum level a joint Trustees and Deacons meeting will be called. The minimum level of reserves will be reviewed on an annual basis by the Trustees. None. The Trust realised a surplus of £638.78 in the financial year ending st 31 Dember 2024. The surplus is made up as follows the General fund (day to day activities) -£936.40 and specific funds of £1,599.26 (Building and Development Fund - fund raising and specific donations), Ladies Circle -£124.78 and £100.70 (Sunday School Fund). The total reserves at 31st Dernber 2024 is £77.392.96 made up of the General Fund £26,118.28, Ladies Circle Fund £995.85, Sunday School Fund £728.82, Building and Development Fund £19,550.01 and the Manse Fund £30,000. Further financial review details (Optional infonnation) Details of any funds materially in deficit TAR March 2012
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. The principal sources of funds are the weekly offering made by the members of Ebeneser, along with grants, donations and local fund raising which we receive from individuals and organisations that support our objectives. The expenditure has supported the objectives by ensuring the maintenance of the property,and its estate. Section F Other optional information TAR March 2012
Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name{s) LF fY&D Position (eg Secretary. Chair, etc) Date oas TAR March 2012
E8ENESEA COMGREGA7XJNAL CHAPEL AECEIPTS ANO PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAA ÉNIXD 31ST OÉCEM8ER 2£n4 OENefvAL FUNO LALXU aACLE FUND •UNDAY •CHO¢X ".sr 24 AECePI• 1S.974 82 9.934.&1 4.049.19 3,620. 2,eDJ.oi IrJ F••• IN¢l• 11 1,138.16 427.88 1,IX •z7 533.12 19J.C II•A¥ Z.4 X 198.70 40,c84 oe 633.12 278.70 1,994128 PAYMEiiré 21,030.66 9,234 67 5,795. 2,6Ks.C 720.C e76.00 '9.Y.9.47 C%Ats 21 33$. '384•4 J•A CvbY Ip+A• 11 347. leo co 310.QJ o• 171f•) 170. 41,1.06 657. 170.¢J) .124 78 1r).70 1,5P3.28 r4 ,018 23 828.12 18.989.2Q ,(XY).LX) 293 1,120.63 1.038A6 1.038 45 •96.81 72&12 19.J6QOI
EBENESER CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH STATEMENT OF ASSEfs AS AT 31ST December 2024 ACCOUNT 31.12.24 31.12.23 Manse Fund Incom6 Bonds 30,000.00 30,000.00 General Fund Ladies Cirde Sunday School Fund Lloyds Lloyds Lloyds 26,118.28 995.85 26,Q16,23 628.12 27,842.95 26,644.35 Building and Development Fund Lloyd8 Reserve 19,550.01 18.989.20 19.550.01 18.989.20 Total Cash Fund8 77 392.96 75 633.55 As the gross income does not exceed £250,000, the trustees have elected to prepare a receipts and payments account and a statement of assets. Approved by the Trustees R G Davies G R ap 6went R W¢)odward E Hicks (subject to completion of deed of appointment) E Jones (subject to completion of deed of appointment) L Thon¥ts (subject to mPletIOn of de£d of oppointment) Date
EBENESER CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL NiJfE I- DONATIONS Total 2024 Totsl 2023 Nots 1- Dtsnatlons Ladles Clr¢le Fund Sunday School Fund Bulldlng and Dovelopment Fund G8Treral Fund DONATIONS RECEIVED From organlutlons Local Counallors Ladles Clrde SvAnsea Clty DSA Uttle Fishes Ebeneser Church Cholr Dunvant Farm Shop RainbN5 Pen y Fro School 680.00 317.00 300.00 180.00 117.1)0 118,00 100.00 100.00 317.ljo 300.00 180.00 117.00 116.00 100.00 10Q.00 100.00 120.00 100.00 320.00 1.810.00 1.810.00 Frnm ooanlsations 260.00 4,010.00 240.00 20.00 From Indlvlduals 2,050.00 20.00 1070.00 4,330.00 Total donatlon$ re1Ved OONATIONS MADE To organlsatlong General Fund Mrx Chrfstrnas glft trom Sunday School to members Earthquake Appeal Shelter Cymru 317.00 30.90 317.00 30.90 $04.00 89.74 70.00 347.90 347.90 663.74 To organlsatlons 300.00 275.lJO 300.00 To Indlvlduals 300.00 347.90 647.90 938.74 Total donatlons mado
EbENESER CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL N07ESTO ThE ACCOUNTS (2024) O•n•rnf T+Jthl 2024 TOT R4uthrAMu•l C•• Sge.o CEfA.•nw•rkn•Jrfje• EDP. (68£ 2tr23) 2M37,t4 2.184,12 1303,32 307M2 2TJJ• .10 IM.12 170. .134,40 70.43 t4 15SA2 OAYJ 4T22 iAOJa2 397 03• 347 20722 110 170.ofr f34AO AJ W••WOlf•flno 124Atr 81ts0 Tg4•lrf••Md 35.14 by ng•1. ptknvJ lotsth st9+ N•sty 70A) 310 hoo ¢J• Ptsth•g• oll•Fop kT•n•rar¥JCi&109• Post 619.•7 13U6 1x4.14 •0 2(14 •9 gaAO 20.14 2140 •,70 $5.(Kl FS•tAW K¥ Ry¥• ioV•4 . rog1 Eb•n•wsh•r• Crnsl 3113 25.01 7. 9,2X67 ¥.2B9J7 4.110.S7 I61x1 1.770.CO
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Trust propety held in connection with Ebenezer Congregational Chapel 517195 On accounts for the year ended 31st December 2024 Charity no (if any) Set out on pages {rni":Ir I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trusf,) for the year ended 311121202 Ik. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ") in connection with . the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not ac(x)rd with the accounting records Independent examinerfs statement 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. ' Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date= Name: L4LIQ M4 IEg Relevant professional qualification{s) or body (if any): Address: 23 £) CLQr OwKS££L SA-2 0 1
Section B Disclosure Only cornplete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (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. IER October 2018