UNITED BENEFICE OF BRO LLIEDI
Our Ministry team provide pastoral support for the whole population residing within the boundaries of The United Benefice of Bro Lliedi including conducting Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals. Our 6 churches are open for public worship using services written and authorised by the Church in Wales. Our halls are used for social functions, youth groups, music and exercise classes that all can attend.
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 charity incurred a net expenditure of £125,619 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £562,568 to £447,632. The unrestricted fund is in deficit at £20,164, while restricted and endowment funds remain positive. The trustees note that the charity is exempt from tax and that resources are adequate to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Unrestricted Funds (20,164)” — page 11
“Parish share 189,235” — page 19
“This will be reported to the Charity Commission as a Serious Incident. The Visitation was instituted to address issues relating to Governance, finance, and service patterns.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Claire Edwina Phillips
- Delyth Anne Williams
- Gaynor Houghton Jones
- Hywel Bonnell Houghton-Jones
- Louisa Boswell
- Lucienne Stephanie Bennett
- Rev Delyth Anne Richards
- Rev Paul John Pritchard
- Rev Robert Lowe
- Rev Sarah Margaret Harries
- Rev Stuart Keith Tanswell
- Roger Gealy
- Ruth Evans
- Thomos Rhydwyn Ifan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £256k | £381k |
| 31/12/2023 | £331k | £463k |
Common questions
Is UNITED BENEFICE OF BRO LLIEDI financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £125,619 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £562,568 to £447,632. The unrestricted fund is in deficit at £20,164, while restricted and endowment funds remain positive. The trustees note that the charity is exempt from tax and that resources are adequate to continue operations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/11/2022 | £8k | Dafen Church Hall - stage 3 |