AMMANFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
The principle object of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith in Carmarthenshire and beyond.The Church is involved in a wide range of teaching, educational and social activities for its members, for young people and for the socially disadvantaged.
Objects
(A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO IN CARMARTHENSHIRE AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS OF THE CHARITY (HEREIN CALLED "THE TRUSTEES") MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT AND TO FULFIL SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND ARE CONNECTED WITH THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE CHARITY;(B) TO RELIEVE PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED OR HARDSHIP OR WHO ARE AGED OR SICK AND TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS CAUSED THEREBY IN THE SAID LOCATION AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT;(C) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES BY SUCH MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES MAY CONSIDER APPROPRIATE INCLUDING BY MEANS OF ESTABLISHING AND OPERATING ANY EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT OR ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE SAID LOCATION 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 ended the year with a deficit of £3,339, resulting in a decrease in net assets to £199,195. Despite this, the trustees report that finances remain in a healthy position, with unrestricted reserves of £189,545 significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £30,000. The charity confirms it has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold free reserves (defined as being cash held in unrestricted general funds) of no less than £30,000, which equates to about 3 months’ of unrestricted expenditure” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 04280759
Company officers (Companies House)
- JENKINS, Emyr Rhys on trustee list
- JONES, Rebecca Margaret not on trustee list
- DAVIES, David Samuel not on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Sammy Davieschair
- Beci Jones
- Emyr Rhys Jenkins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £155k | £158k |
| 31/03/2024 | £168k | £146k |
| 31/03/2023 | £157k | £220k |
| 31/03/2022 | £157k | £135k |
| 31/03/2021 | £228k | £200k |
Common questions
Is AMMANFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £3,339, resulting in a decrease in net assets to £199,195. Despite this, the trustees report that finances remain in a healthy position, with unrestricted reserves of £189,545 significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £30,000. The charity confirms it has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds AMMANFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AMMANFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE OAKDALE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £28k |
| THE BENHAM CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £10k |
| THE HULL AND EAST RIDING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
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- WITHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
- HULL COMMUNITY CHURCH
- IMMANUEL CHURCH, CHICHESTER
- HERTFORD BAPTIST CHURCH
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMMANFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £155k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AVENUE ST ANDREW'S SOUTHAMPTON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £111k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WITHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £223k | — | 0 | below | 0.0% | no doubt |
| HULL COMMUNITY CHURCH | £430k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| IMMANUEL CHURCH, CHICHESTER | £145k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HERTFORD BAPTIST CHURCH | £345k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |