EBENEZER EVANGELICAL CHURCH NEATH ABBEY TRUST
The advance of the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs in the county of Neath Port Talbot and in other such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees may from time to time think fit.
Objects
A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENTS OF BELIEFS APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO IN THE COUNTY BOROUGH OF NEATH -PORT TALBOT AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.B) TO RELIEVE PERSONS WHO AREA IN CONDITIONS OF HARDSHIP OR WHO AGED OR SICK TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS CAUSED THEREBY IN THE SAID AREA AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.C) TO PROMOTE AND FULFILL SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE SAID AREA AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £21,227 for the year ended 30 April 2025, with unrestricted incoming resources totaling £84,320. Per the trustees' report, available reserves of £66,970 exceed the stated policy target of approximately £40,000, representing six months of expenditure. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Covenant giving 40,282” — page 11
“It is the policy of the charity to work towards accumulating available reserves (unrestricted funds not committed or invested in fixed assets) representing six months of expenditure, which has been valued to a target of approximately £40,000.” — page 6
“During the year, 4 Trustees donated a total of £39,635 (2024: £14,089) to the Church Ultimate controlling party The charity is controlled by the trustees.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Trustees
- Dr PHILLIP LIONEL DAVISchair
- Dr PHILIP WILLIAM JONES
- EUNICE WALTERS
- WILLIAM DAVID CHRISTOPHER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £84k | £63k |
| 30/04/2024 | £65k | £67k |
| 30/04/2023 | £67k | £71k |
| 30/04/2022 | £62k | £73k |
| 30/04/2021 | £53k | £63k |
Common questions
Is EBENEZER EVANGELICAL CHURCH NEATH ABBEY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £21,227 for the year ended 30 April 2025, with unrestricted incoming resources totaling £84,320. Per the trustees' report, available reserves of £66,970 exceed the stated policy target of approximately £40,000, representing six months of expenditure. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.