OFFA MISSION AREA
The provision of regular public worship and provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons. Taking assemblies in local schools. Promotion of Christianity through staging of events and services. Promoting the whole mission of the Church in Wales in aiding community cohesion..
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds carried forward were £582,246, with £212,657 classified as unrestricted reserves. The trustees note that while some churches have healthy reserves, several have little to no unrestricted reserves left, creating a need to re-evaluate clergy numbers to ensure future sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
“Parish Share, which enables the Diocese to fund the provision of clergy and support services, at £148k was the largest expense.” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/06/2019)
Trustees
- CHRISTINE BEULAH GRIFFITHS
- Christopher Thomas Eardley
- DAWN JONES
- Hazel Janna Patricia Lobo
- Isabel Mary Twigg
- JANET MARGARET OKELL
- Jane Gaynor Parkinson
- Lesley Anne Brown
- MICHAEL CHARLES WRIGHT
- Martyn David Jones
- Rev MATTHEW JOHN GEORGE WILKINSON
- Shirley Barbara o'Neil
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £283k | £279k |
| 31/12/2023 | £342k | £257k |
| 31/12/2022 | £186k | £215k |
| 31/12/2021 | £191k | £176k |
| 31/12/2020 | £170k | £209k |
Common questions
Is OFFA MISSION AREA financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds carried forward were £582,246, with £212,657 classified as unrestricted reserves. The trustees note that while some churches have healthy reserves, several have little to no unrestricted reserves left, creating a need to re-evaluate clergy numbers to ensure future sustainability. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.