Barry Ministry Area
To advance the Christian religion in the Benefice and more widely by regular worship, pastoral care and concern for the wider community
Objects
The promotion of the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical, in the parish.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the Ministry Area is facing significant financial pressure, with total giving dropping 40% between 2016 and 2023 while costs have risen. Unrestricted reserves have decreased to £300,000, with the trustees estimating that at current expenditure levels, these funds will last for five to six years. The organization is relying on the sale of investments and remaining legacy funds to cover its net expenditure of £92,000.
What the accounts disclose
“In 2023, seven years later, total giving was £62,000.” — page 21
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Caroline Joan Dodd
- Catherine Davies
- Elaine Adams
- Emma-Jane Lehman
- Gareth Rhys Williams
- Jacqueline Barnes
- Jill Osborne
- Lucy Elizabeth Sullivan
- MARTIN DAVID EVANS
- Mary Elizabeth Morris
- Rev Daniel Simon Barnes-Davies
- Rev ROBERT CAREY PARRISH
- Rev Zoe Elizabeth King
- Rowena Hughes
- Shirley Elizabeth Powell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £263k | £207k |
| 31/12/2023 | £147k | £241k |
| 31/12/2022 | £181k | £246k |
| 31/12/2021 | £221k | £185k |
| 31/12/2020 | £221k | £185k |
Common questions
Is Barry Ministry Area financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the Ministry Area is facing significant financial pressure, with total giving dropping 40% between 2016 and 2023 while costs have risen. Unrestricted reserves have decreased to £300,000, with the trustees estimating that at current expenditure levels, these funds will last for five to six years. The organization is relying on the sale of investments and remaining legacy funds to cover its net expenditure of £92,000. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by not stated.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 21/09/2016 | £100k | "Restoration of Church Roof for All Saints', Barry showcasing its richness in heritage" |