THE CHURCH IN WALESYR EGLWYS YNG NGHYMRU

Annual Vestry ReportFor year ended

31st December 2016

‘Committed to showing God’s love in our communities’

www.cnb-parish.org.ukRegistered Charity – 1135927

Parish Mission Prayer

Father, pour out your Spiritupon the people of this parish,

and grant usa new vision of your glory,

a new experience of your power,a new faithfulness to your word,

and a new consecrationto your service,that your love

may grow among usand your kingdom come;

through Jesus Christ,our Lord. Amen.

Minutes of AVM held on Sunday 24th April 2016 2

Living Faith Course 3

Coity Church Choir 3

Nolton Church Choir 4

Coity Church Bellringers 4

Twinning Link with the Church of Sweden 5

Parish Recorder Group 5

Mothers’ Union 6

Tuesday Fellowship 6

Coity Church Flower Club 6

Report on Conferences 7

Events Committee 8

Fabric Committee – 20168

And that’s not all… 9

Description of the Parish 10

Objectives 10

Administrative Information 10

Members of the Parochial Church Council for 2016/2017 11

Organisation of Parochial Church Council 11

The Mission Sub Committee 11

The Communications Sub Committee 11

Finance Sub Committee 11

Fabric Sub Committee 12

Electoral Roll 12

Parish Sunday Services 12

PCC Report and Financial Statementsfor the year ended December 31st 2016

The Annual Vestry gives us the perfect opportunity to reflect on how well we have achieved our aim of working with God to build up his Kingdom in the area served by our parish.Often it can seem as if we are working hard to uphold the institution of the Church rather than to increase its effectiveness as an agent of transformation in the world, but that is a consequence of its being a relatively large, diverse and complex organisation.It is the Anglican philosophy to try and have a physical presence in every community, with that presence usually being symbolised and expressed through the church building. Today there is a need for us to consider how our buildings can be more frequently and effectively used in and by our communities, but it remains the case that our beautiful churches, with their innate sense of peace and tranquillity, are places which many people recognise as being sacred spaces. Nevertheless, our churches are not the Church, and our work must always ultimately have a human focus. The following report gives a summary of many (but not necessarily all) of the activities undertaken in the parish, each of them in their own way contributing to the work of outreach, mutual care or other dimension of the Christian life which we are called to follow.I would like to record my thanks to all those who in any way contribute to the mission and ministry of the local Church – without you so much of what we achieve would not be possible.May God continue to bless us in this coming year. The Reverend Canon Michael Komor, Rector

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Minutes of AVM held on Sunday 24th April 2016Apologies: John O’Leary, Glenys O’Leary, Jo Blackwell, David Sullivan, Huw Jones, Dick Shenton, Cath Shenton, Revd Jayne Shaw, Allan Shaw, Revd Pauline Smith1. The meeting was preceded with Holy Eucharist at 10am in St Mary Coity2. The AVM opened at 12.15pm with Parish Prayer led by Father Michael3. Apologies received were read by Secretary4. The Rector was in the Chair and warmly welcomed everyone to the AVM 2016The Rector opened with an expression of thanks to all who had worked so hard in the service of God and the Church: The Staff members, Jayne and Pauline, Father Barry and the Readers in the Parish which help enhance the range of services in the Parish. Thanks to the Parish wardens. Linda Jenkins has completed 6 years of service and should be rightly proud of the many services she has carried out. Linda has been exemplary in the role as an intermediary between the people in the parish and the clergy. The role of the church warden which is unseen by many people, which she has taken on and pastoral duties which she has ensured are carried out supported so well by her husband Gwyn. A gift was presented by the Rector in recognition of their service and as a thank you for all their hard work and dedicated service.Glenda has brought a level of spirituality and groundedness to her role over the last year which we are thankful for. Sub wardens have carried out their duties with joy and cheer.Mel has taken on the role of treasurer under difficult circumstances. To all PCC members and all the people who carry out roles in all the organisations and services within the Parish. We are grateful to everyone for all they do. The future is likely to see the development of Diocesan Ministry areas. Diocese is keen to develop Ministry areas to suit the requirements of each area. While there is uncertainty how this will develop, our task will be to listen to God’s voice and follow faithfully in his footsteps. 5. Minutes of previous Annual Vestry Meeting as published in Annual report were received by the AVM and accepted as a true record.6. The Annual Report had been issued, thanks to those who had submitted reports on Parish groups and activities. There were two amendments to the published report:

Page 12; Dr Susy Rogers was omitted from the list of elected PCC membersPage 13 Current number on electoral roll is 194.

The Mission report was accepted with those amendments.7. Thanks to Mel Oglesbee and Keith Jones for preparing the Annual Financial report and accounts and to the Independent Examiner, Ewan Grant. The annual accounts were accepted as presented. Elections:

Parish Wardens: Philippa Coulson was elected People’s Warden. Glenda Davies was appointed Rector’s Warden.Subwardens: Dave Godin was elected Subwarden at Brackla, Gaynor Coles was appointed subwarden at Brackla, Nader Omidvar was elected Subwarden at Coity, Fred Custerson was appointed Subwarden at Coity, Dr Susy Rogers was elected Sub Warden at Nolton, Keith Jones was appointed Sub Warden at NoltonPCC members: There was no ballot for PCC as there were only16 nominations, all were electedAll Sidespersons listed were appointed

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Achievements and Activities

Representative to Diocesan Conference - Huw Jones has indicated he does not wish to continue in this role. Gwyn Jenkins proposed Linda Jenkins, seconded by Dr Susy Rogers. Linda Jenkins was elected Deanery Conference representatives- 5 members. Chris Judd, Glenda Davies, Linda Jenkins, Philippa Coulson, Gaynor Coles, with Dr Susy Rogers, Mel Oglesbee, and Gwyn Jenkins as reserves

8. Ewan Grant has indicated he does not wish to continue as Independent examiner of its accounts so an Independent examiner will need to be identified and agreed by PCC.There was no other business. The meeting was declared Closed at 12:15 with the Grace

Living Faith CourseThe Living Faith group continues to meet fortnightly for our regular bible study. This Year we have been studying the Reshaping Church. This module has taken longer than the others to complete as the subject has many aspects we have found interesting and challenging. The group continue to have lively and interesting discussions around the subject matter, often with as many viewpoints as there are people in the group! As part of the course we paid a visit to Wells Cathedral and will each give a short presentation on our thoughts about it at the end of the course. It is a privilege to lead such a committed and lively group and to see them develop in both knowledge and faith. They have worked through concepts that are challenging to either faith, intellect or both and have come through with a stronger, more mature faith as a result. Well done to all…only one more module to go!Glenda Davies

Coity Church ChoirThe choir continues to lead the worship on Sunday mornings, occasionally at Evensong and Taizé services, and at Mattins once a month, and joined with Nolton choir for the Harvest Festival Evensong in October.The year has been one of sadness and joy. David Sullivan, a much loved and faithful member died after a long illness. He is very much missed by us all.The choir sang at several weddings during the year, the most memorable being the marriage of chorister Mel and churchwarden Glenda in September. Congratulations to them both, it was a privilege to join in their celebrations on such a joyous occasion.In February the choir held their annual dinner at The Old Cottage in Bridgend and, as in previous years, hosted one of the lunches during Lent and Advent. Once again the choir supported the Christmas Tree Festival with a tree depicting the story of the Nativity, and contributed to the music programme on the final day of the festival.During the year the choir has welcomed the return of former choristers Nicole Gravenor and Elizabeth French following completion of university courses.The service of Nine Lessons and Carols on Advent 4 was enjoyed by all. It began as usual with a lantern procession preceded by a tea party in the hall. The soloist at the service was Elizabeth French.The choir is indebted to our regular organists Russell Lock, Hilary Johns and Joanne Blackwell and to Susan Hawthorne for stepping in when required.My personal thanks to the choir and organists for their commitment and support of all our activities and to the clergy and congregation for their encouragement.Mari Dixon

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Nolton Church ChoirThe choir continues to sing at Choral Eucharist and Evensong each Sunday through the year and at other services at certain festivals. In 2016 anthems were sung in Lent, Palm Sunday, Easter, Pentecost, Harvest and Remembrance Sunday.The Harvest Evening service was a joint service and the combined choirs of St. Mary, Coity and St. Mary Nolton performed the anthem “Praise the Lord O Jerusalem” by the composer J H Maunder.On Monday 26 September, the choir sang at the special service with members of the Swedish Link Church when the signing of the link took place.Services of Nine Lessons and Carols are the highlight of the year and these were held at Easter and at Christmas. At the Christmas service the choir sang four special items of Christmas music as well as leading all the usual congregational carols. The choir also sang at the Live Music performances of the Tree Festival early in December.The choir dinner was held in October at the Cottage Restaurant in Bridgend and our thanks go to Mrs Karen Phillips who made all the arrangements for this event.I would like to express my thanks to the choir members for their continued support through the year and especially to Father Michael for his involvement, help and encouragement in all that we do for the music of St. Mary Nolton.John Davies

Coity Church BellringersMembersThis year we had one new member join us Sheila Bowen unfortunately a long serving member Helen Henson retired. The membership now comprises 12 Adults and 1 Student who are all members of the Llandaff and Monmouth association of Church Bell Ringers.We ring for Morning and Evening services also for Weddings.Ringing Trips(1) The Spring trip on Saturday 16th April we rang at Pendoylan (6 Bells), Peterston Super Ely (6 Bells) and finally St. Hilary (6 bells). Lunch was then enjoyed at the Bush Inn.(2) Autumn trip on Saturday 22nd October we visited the area around Caerleon ringing at Llantarnam (6Bells), Llanfrechfa (8 Bells), Tredunock (6 Bells) and Caerleon (8 Bells). We then had a splendid lunch at the Red Lion. In the afternoon some visited the Museums and Roman Amphitheatre.WeddingsWe rung for 11 weddings at Coity, 1 at Laleston and 1 at Newton Nottage.Hand BellsThe Hand Bell Team practice regularly during the winter months. We rang for Mel and Glenda’s Wedding on the 17th of September, at the Christmas Tree Festival on the 3rd of December at Nolton (We entered a tree), also rang for the Carol Service at Coity on the 18th of December.Quarter Peals(1)To celebrate Fred Custersons’ 80th Birthday we rang 1280 changes of Grandsire doubles in 44 Minutes on Saturday the 3rd of September.(2) To celebrate the marriage of Tower members Mel and Glenda we rang 1260 changes of Plain Bob Doubles in 43 Minutes on Saturday 17th of September.(3) Rang half muffled on Sunday 13th of November 1260 changes of Plain Bob doubles for Evensong on Remembrance Sunday in 43 minutes.

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Striking CompetitionThis year was held at Cadoxton, we did not enter.Social EventsOur AGM was held at the Sycamore Inn on Wednesday 23rd March followed by an excellent meal. On Wednesday 31st August the ringers enjoyed a meal together at the Cherry Laurel pub. On Friday the 2nd of December the Annual Christmas Dinner was held at the Sycamore Inn for some 18 ringers and friends. We had an excellent meal. On Wednesday the 21st of December a “Nibbles Night” was held in the Tower washed down with Bucks Fizz. New YearWe finished the year in the traditional way by ringing out the old year, striking midnight, then ringing in the New Year. Celebrated with Mince pies washed down with Bucks FizzThank YouTo the Ringers for their loyal support at Practice, Weddings and Church services throughout the year. Mel for the events at the pubs and his treasurer duties. Philip `for his Vice Captain duties and for arranging the Autumn Trip Towers. Philippa for arranging the Spring Trip. Rowena our Tower Secretary.Practice TimesTower Bells - Wednesdays 7.15 to 8.45 pm.Hand Bells - Sundays 4.45 to 5.30 (Winter Months only)Service ringing on Sundays.Morning 9.00 to 9.25.am.Evening 5.30 to 5.55 pm. If anyone would like to ring please contact me on 01656 659741 or in Church. Fred Custerson Tower Captain

Twinning Link with the Church of SwedenOn 25th and 26th September 2016, we welcomed to the benefice the Rev Fredrik Fagerberg and four lay people (Ivar, Birgitta and Bengt) from our twin parish of Balinge in the Diocese of Uppsala. During a packed couple of days our visitors experienced Messy Church at Nolton, Evensong at Coity, a school Eucharist at AJL and a pub lunch at Coychurch, as well as a visit to Llandaff Cathedral and Cardiff Bay. The visit ended with a special Eucharist at Nolton, during which Fredrik preached and the formal link agreement between the benefice and Balinge was signed. Special thanks are due to Iona and Richard Logan, and Fr Mike and Anne, for hosting our guests; to John Tarran, the staff and children at AJL for their warm welcome; to Peter Craven for helping at Coychurch; and to John Davies and the Nolton choir for leading the singing at the twinning Eucharist. As a visible sign of our new friendship and our commitment to praying for each other, our visitors gave us an icon of the Holy Family which now hangs in Nolton church. It is hoped to organise a return trip to Balinge during 2017, and hopefully this will be the start of a long and happy collaboration between the benefice and our Lutheran friends. Huw Gwyn Jones Benefice Reader

Parish Recorder GroupThe parish recorder groups continue to meet weekly during term time. Our beginners are keen and have progressed to the point where we need to find another name for the group. It has a mix of age ranges, including many children who are learning alongside their parents or grandparents. These players have performed in public on a number of occasions through the year. We are always very pleased to welcome new members.

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The more advanced group plays a wide range of music on descant, treble, tenor and bass recorders, and it has been a delight to see members develop their talent over a period of years, to the point where there are some very skilled and able musicians among their number, particularly the younger members.I would like to thank the members for their continued weekly support and also those additional players who help us out for special events. Also, thanks to Elizabeth Mitchell for sitting in as another adult supervisor, and to Jo Blackwell for providing piano accompaniment whenever she is asked.Anne Komor

Mothers’ UnionThe Mothers’ Union branch of this parish remains very strong.There are two meetings a month, the first on the second Thursday with our Corporate Communion service held in Nolton at 10am. This is then followed by fellowship in the Hall.Our second meeting is held on the third Tuesday of the month, in the Dunraven Room in Nolton Hall at 2pm, when we have a speaker or some other items of interest, eg a Quiz, Cream Tea, Harvest Tea, Carols and Readings, and also our annual Day Trip in September. We also now hold a Branch Dinner in a restaurant of our choice. The Bridgend Deanery holds special services during the year. The Deanery Festival is always held at the beginning of May and Advent Service in early December. A minibus is generally hired for these services.Primarily the MU is dedicated to prayer and worship, and to commending Christian ideals of marriage and family life in society. This is not an easy task these days, but it remains one that is worthwhile.We pray that the year ahead will bring many blessings to us as a group, and we do welcome anyone who is interested in joining us.Mary Phillips

Tuesday FellowshipDuring the course of the year Tuesday Fellowship travelled far and wide. In January we experienced Borneo with Charlotte and Peter Komor, in May we cruised the high seas with Ann and Tom Turner and in June Stuart and Trish Davidson shared their experiences of living and working in Papua new Guinea.After the summer break, in October, Natalie Murphy showed photographs of Old Bridgend and, in November, David Rogers told us about the excavations of Roman remains in Llantwit Major.This programme was punctuated by a Lenten service which was followed by Simnel cake and fellowship in the hall and our annual fish and chip supper and AGM in July. Our customary Christmas party in December saw the usual fun and games. The profit from the party enabled us to make a donation to the parish charitable fund.This year we have been pleased to welcome new members. Tuesday Fellowship is open to all. Everyone is warmly welcomed.Thanks to those who help to run our meetings and to those who support month by month.John Dixon

Coity Church Flower ClubOur 2015/ 16 programme was, as usual, varied and interesting. The year commenced with our monthly meeting in January 2016 which involved an informative talk given by Mrs Pam Robson on the subject of ‘Sunlight Soap’. Pam enhanced the talk with the use of slides and the successful evening ended with a raffle and a cup of tea. In February a Spring Practice was held, led by our President - Mrs Mair Cripps. The

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ladies followed Mair’s example and devised their own attractive arrangements using a variety of flowers and greenery under her watchful eye. During March we held our Annual Dinner at the Mason’s Arms, Bryncethin. As it was March 1st, we were treated to a typical Welsh menu which we all enjoyed. Some ladies wore traditional Welsh costume.Practice evenings were held in April and May. On Tuesday June 7th we went on our annual excursion- this year to Sudeley Castle where Catherine Parr spent much of her life and was buried in the church on site. This turned out to be a very successful visit as it included a historical venue accompanied by beautiful gardens, a restaurant/ cafe and favourable weather. Everyone agreed they had had a very enjoyable day.The AGM was held in July when a committee was convened and it was decided to continue with our monthly meetings. The committee and members were thanked for their valued support. Donations were made to the hospital in Sierra Leone, Y Bont and Wales Air Ambulance. A rota was devised for ladies to arrange flowers on the altar of Coity church.During our summer break our church warden, Glenda, was married to Mel at Coity Church. Many of the ladies helped to decorate the church for her wedding. When we reconvened in October, new programmes for the next year were distributed. An Autumn practice had been arranged for the evening under the guidance of Mair.As usual we decorated the church for festivals and provided a stall for the Parish Autumn Fayre. For our annual Christmas demonstration we amalgamated with Bridgend Floral Society to hold a special evening at Archbishop McGrath Comprehensive School. Mr Jonathan Lloyd Davies was the very talented demonstrator and he was accompanied on the grand piano by Geraint. Also the opera singer Adele O’Neill entertained us with a variety of songs from the operas. Ladies from both Societies read the Nine Lessons and carols were sung by all. The theme was ‘ O Holy Night’. A Christmas Tree was decorated for the Annual Christmas Tree Festival held in Nolton Church. The year ended with our Christmas party held in Coity Church Hall. Ladies brought either sweet or savoury dishes, carols were sung accompanied by our pianist Barbara and small presents were distributed by ‘Mother Christmas’.We meet on the first Tuesday of the month and new members are always made very welcome. Anne Thomas (Chairlady)

Report on ConferencesDiocesan Conference

The Diocesan Conference was held, as always, at the end of September, but for the first time at the recently re-sited St Teilo’s Church in Wales Secondary School in Cardiff, which proved to be an excellent venue. Many church-based organisations were on hand to display their work, which added interest to a day which encompassed a review of the previous year, statement of accounts, etc. There were also short presentations given about the Evangelism Symposium which some clerical members of Conference had attended earlier in the year, and which will be the focus of the 2017 Diocesan Conference. Two Motions from the Deaneries were considered, one relating to the promotion of church-sponsored counselling services in the deaneries, and the other seeking clarification on how additional funds for missional projects can be accessed. Members then had the opportunity to discuss in Deanery groups how they might like to use these newly-available funds, which resulted in the drawing up of Agenda for many Deanery Conferences.Finally, there was a period of hustings for those members seeking election to some of the Provincial bodies.

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Deanery ConferencesThere were two Conferences held in 2016. At the earlier meeting in June elections were held to many of the Diocesan bodies. In addition, a very informative talk was given by Mrs Julie Davies, Diocesan Lay Training Officer, about how the work of the St Padarn Institute is being rolled out in the Diocese. Members requested that Deanery Conferences be held more frequently than just once a year, and so an additional Conference was organised for October. It had a single-agenda item, namely to respond to the question from the Diocesan Standing Committee: ‘What are the main challenges facing the next Bishop of Llandaff?’ Group discussions produced a variety of responses, which were summarised and submitted to the Standing Committee to assist in the preparation of a Diocesan Profile and Person Specification for the next Bishop of Llandaff.

Events CommitteeEvents committee members 2016-2017 are: Jo Blackwell, Gaynor Coles, Philippa Coulson, Mari Dixon, Sue Evans, Linda Jenkins, Ruth Jones, Keith Jones, Anne Komor, Margaret Miller, Angela Roberts, Ann Turner, Tom Turner. We have worked very hard to put on a variety of events over the past twelve months;We started off with a themed night in May where those who wanted to dressed in 50’s fashion. We ate food typical of a street party of the time served on fine china and bunting adorned the hall. The night was enhanced by the sound of the Big Band who kept us entertained with songs of the era and we were treated to some wonderful dancing and singing.A summer picnic was arranged for a Sunday afternoon in June where we had hoped to make good use of the wonderful rectory garden. However due to typical Welsh summer weather (rain!) we decided to hold the event in the church hall. This proved to be a big success; after eating a great selection of food, some played games at the back of the hall whilst others enjoyed an impromptu sing-a-long. Many thanks to our resident pianist Jo Blackwell and Revd Jayne and Chris Judd who led the singing.October saw two events being held; Harvest Supper and Autumn Fayre. The Harvest Supper at the beginning of the month was well attended and included parishioners from the Tabernacle. A lovely meal of filled jacket potatoes followed by apple pie and custard was served.The Autumn Fayre was held at the end of the month, earlier in the season than previous years; Proceeds from the fayre exceeded £800 and benefiting charities were Parkinson’s / Huntington’s / Ty Hafan / Gazza Dental / Sandville Self Help Centre.The Christian Aid Big Breakfast was a huge success in February; approximately 100 breakfasts were cooked by Mel and Allen. Waitressing skills of the team were put to the test and feedback received was excellent. Shrove Tuesday was celebrated at Nolton Hall this year; thanks to John Dixon for arranging fun and games at the start of the evening. Each table had a quiz sheet to do whilst enjoying their pancakes.If you would like to join the team for 2017-2018 please let me know or speak with Fr Mike.Gaynor Coles

Fabric Committee – 2016Rolling ProgrammeCompleted on the schedules were the annual service contracts for both Churches and Halls as follows, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, gas boilers, water heaters, cookers together with certificates, lightning conductor tests with certificates, grass cutting, portable electrical testing, emergency lighting testing, empty cess pit Coity hall, Coity clock serviced, organ servicing,

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Graveyard Safety inspection Coity.Coity Church: Pointing small areas on the West Nave wall, West end of the Nave wall waterproofed, Chancel gutters painted, Flag pole painted, West face of the tower waterproofed. Second lightning conductor installed.Nolton Church: Boiler house asbestos ceiling removed and replaced with plaster board.Second lightning conductor installed. Organ motor replaced. New replacement lighting fitted. Replaced slate organ loft roof. Bolted down the stone cap on chimney. Repair to stained glass window and also to Clerestory window. Clean and seal gutters.Remedial workCoity Church: Boiler repairs, Sound system serviced, Vestry door weather board replaced, Clock gearing cover repaired, Chancel roof new lead overlay. Leaf blower repaired, Removal of large fallen tree from Church path. Removal of large Conifer tree due to split trunk.Nolton Church: Boiler call out. Two Steeple windows replaced. Vestry sink heater replaced.Coity Hall: Gutters cleaned out. Toilet repaired. Electric hand driers fitted. Outside window cills repainted. External walls of porch waterproofed. Floor professionally cleaned. Toilet basin taps replaced. Hob and Fridge replaced. Shed and fence painted.Nolton Hall: Blocked sewer cleared. Repair to high level lighting. Electric hand driers fitted Fred Custerson Chairman

And that’s not all…In addition to the formal activities listed above the parish is engaged in a full range of pastoral ministries (including teams for Home Communions, Visiting and Befriending Teams, hospital visiting), discussion and study groups at Lent and other times of the year, preparation for Baptism, Communion, Confirmation and Marriage, etc. We also have links with nearly all the Primary Schools in the parish.Ecumenically we have involvement in projects in Bridgend such as Street Pastors, Solid Rock Youth Café, FoodBank, and the Wallich charity for the homeless. As members of the Bridgend Churches Together we share in joint acts of witness and discussions about matters of mutual concern, and also fund raise, with other churches, for Christian Aid. We participate each year in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

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Description of the ParishThe Parish is part of the Town of Bridgend, together with its adjoining areas of Wildmill, Litchard, the Village of Coity and Brackla. It is part of the Deanery of Bridgend, which is within the Diocese of Llandaff and the Province of the Church in Wales. The Parish is a Registered Charity - 1135927Dedication of ChurchesThe Parish Church is dedicated to St. Mary the Virgin and is situated in the Village of Coity.The daughter Church is also dedicated to St. Mary and is situated very close to the Town Centre in the area of the Town known as Nolton.The third Church, also dedicated to St. Mary, is situated within the Archdeacon John Lewis Church In Wales Voluntary Aided Primary School, on the Brackla Estate.

ObjectivesThe Church in Wales is a Province within the Anglican Communion and as such has the task of advancing the Christian Religion, through worldwide Mission. The Parochial Church Council is required to ensure that the life and work of the churches within their Parish is fulfilled both locally and further afield.The PCC is not a body corporate. Its composition, procedures and powers are set out and regulated by the Constitution of the Church in Wales. This is amended from time to time to keep pace with changing times. It is set up under Section 3(1) of the Welsh Churches Acts of 1914. Elections to serve on the Parochial Church Council take place at the Annual Vestry Meeting.The Representative Body of the Church in Wales holds lands and property, which includes the churches of Coity and Nolton, their contents and churchyards. It also acts on behalf of the Province for paying stipends to full time clergy.The PCC is responsible for promoting the mission of the Church, the parochial budget, all expenditure, the care and maintenance of church fabric and churchyards and also for acting on any matter referred to in the Constitution. The Council is the normal channel of communication between parishioners and the Bishop of the Diocese.With regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and the advancement of religion, we try to enable people in our communities to live out their faith as part of our parish through: worship and prayer; learning about the Gospel, and developing their knowledge, faith and trust in Jesus; providing pastoral care for the people of the parish; and engaging in missionary and outreach work. To facilitate this work we consider it vital that we maintain the fabric of our three churches and two church halls.

Administrative InformationIncumbent: The Revd Canon Michael Komor, The Rectory,

Merthyr Mawr Road North, Bridgend CF31 3NH

Ministerial Team With the above: Asst Curates the Revds Jayne Shaw and Pauline Smith; Readers – Dr J Dixon, Mr H Jones, Mrs C Judd, Mr P Craven

Independent Examiner Mr John Griffiths, c/o the Parish Office(Assisted by John & Glenys O’Leary, c/o the Parish Office)

Bankers H.S.B.C. Bank Plc, 13 Dunraven Place, Bridgend

Professional Advisers Davies Sutton Architects: Penhevad Studios, Penhevad Street, Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF11 7LU

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Members of the Parochial Church Council for 2016/2017Clergy: Fr. Michael Komor, the Revds Jayne Shaw and Pauline Smith Ex Officio: Gaynor Coles, Philippa Coulson, Fred Custerson, David Godin, Keith Jones,

Glenda Oglesbee (formerly Davies), Nader Omidvar, Susy RogersElected: Joanne Blackwell, Stuart Davidson, Christine Judd, Chris Merkins, Ann

Parfitt, Janet Gravenor, Rosemary Edwards, Philippa Coulson, Alexis Frew, Tom Turner, Ann Turner, John Davies, Iona Logan (resigned in 2016), Mel Oglesbee, Aeron Williams, Linda Jenkins, John Dixon, David Sullivan (deceased 2016)

PCC Secretary Stuart DavidsonChurchwardens Glenda Oglesbee (formerly Glenda Davies, Rector’s Warden)

Philippa Coulson (People’s Warden)Sub wardens Fred Custerson, Nader Omidvar (Coity), Keith Jones, Susy Rogers (Nolton)

Gaynor Coles, David Godin (Brackla)Parish Treasurer Mel OglesbeeSafeguarding Officer Alexis FrewHealth & Safety Officers Fred Custerson (Coity), Angela Roberts (Nolton Hall),

Rector (Nolton Church)

Organisation of Parochial Church CouncilThe Parochial Church Council is at present organised into sub committees, which carry out the duties and business assigned to it by the parent body. All the deliberations and recommendations of the Sub Committees are brought back to the PCC for ratification and/or authorisation. Membership of the sub committees is decided at the first full meeting of the PCC after the Annual Vestry Meeting, each year. The PCC met as a full body on nine occasions during 2016.

The Mission Sub CommitteeThe Committee was formed at the first full PCC meeting following the 2015 AVM, and considered how to take forward the Growing Healthy Churches initiative.

The Communications Sub CommitteeThis Committee picked up on the work of the equivalent Committee that had ceased to function a couple of years ago. Its principal focus is the setting up of a parish Facebook page, work which is ongoing.

Finance Sub CommitteeThe Committee prepares budgets for the forthcoming year and keeps a watching brief on all income and expenditure throughout the year. It also prepares budgetary advice on specific items referred to it by the PCC. The Parish Treasurer presents a written financial report to the PCC at each meeting.

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Fabric Sub Committee The Committee normally meets prior to each PCC meeting. Its business, like all sub committees, is minuted and presented for approval by the parent body. It is authorised to spend up to £1000 on urgent items, without further approval by the PCC. The Committee has a pro-active concern for the fabric of the churches, churchyards, church halls, boundary walls and houses of the assistant clergy. It also considers in detail and prepares budgets for items referred to it by the PCC. Under the guidance of its chairman it also ensures a prompt response to all recommendations resulting from Quinquennial Inspections.

Electoral RollThe Electoral Roll has been reviewed for 2017. The current number on roll is 189.

Parish Sunday ServicesSt. Mary’s Coity:

8am Holy Eucharist 4th Sunday only9:30am Sung Eucharist, with Sunday School meeting at the same time

(Morning Prayer on 4th Sunday)6pm Evensong (Taizé on 1st Sunday every second month)

St. Mary Nolton8am Holy Eucharist – 2nd Sunday only 11am Sung Eucharist6pm Evensong

St. Mary Brackla9:30 am Café Church (1st and 3rd Sundays)

Holy Eucharist other Sundays, with Sunday School meeting at the same time on Eucharist Sundays

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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Parochial Church Council

I report on the Financial Statements of the Parish of Coity, Nolton and Brackla, Bridgend for the year ended 31 December 2016. Respective responsibilities of Parochial Church Council and examinerThe Parochial Church Council is responsible for preparing the Financial Statements. The Parochial Church Council considers that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s reportMy examination as carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.

Independent examiner’s statementIn connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Acthave not been met or(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached

Name: John GriffithsRelevant professional qualification or body: Solicitor (LLB)Address: c/o The Parish Office, Merthyr Mawr Road, Bridgend CVF31 3NHDate: 11th March 2017.

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.2016INCOME

UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2,016 2015DIRECT GIVING NOTES £ £ £ £Gift Aid Nolton 20,494 0 20,494 22,076Gift Aid Coity 20,055 0 20,055 23,380Gift Aid Brackla 3,007 0 3,007 3,324Planned Giving Nolton 2,398 0 2,398 2,039Planned Giving Coity 1,117 0 1,117 1,198Planned Giving Brackla 80 0 80 5Loose Nolton 7,248 0 7,248 8,065Loose Coity 3,225 0 3,225 3,625Loose Brackla 330 0 330 385One Off Gift Aid 0 0 0 50

TOTAL 57,954 0 57,954 64,147

INDIRECT GIVINGTax Refunds 13,185 13,185 9,396Gifts & Legacies 2,3,4 3,949 2,394 6,342 7,361Investment Income 4,395 801 5,196 4,100Churchyard Account 1,180 0 1,180 600Magazine Advertising 540 0 540 250Special Collections 5 1,350 598 1,948 7,033Wedding Fees 7 0 8,915 8,915 7,010Funeral Fees 7 0 1,810 1,810 1,040Fee Share 7 0 1,770 1,770 7,878Grant Aid 16 11,000 0 11,000 1,500Parish Office 33 0 33 193Autumn Fayre 6 0 0 0 1,281Events 6,5 4,331 0 4,331 0Other Fund Raising 0 0 0 254Parish Share Refund 9 24,132 0 24,132 21,671Insurance Claim 1,762 0 1,762 0Misc. Refund 6,546 0 6,546 1,339Misc. Receipts 3,080 0 3,080 3,005

TOTAL 75,483 16,288 91,771 73,911

Parish OrganisationCoity Bell Ringers 0 1,497 1,497 2,711Mothers’ Union 0 828 828 867Tuesday Fellowship 0 326 326 317Ladies Fellowship 0 327 327 475Coity Flower Club 0 1,043 1,043 955

TOTAL 0 4,021 4,021 5,325

Rents/IncomeNolton Institute 0 0 0 9,140Leominster 1cI 37,750 0 37,750 30,958Coity Hall 9,802 0 9,802 12,423Nolton Hall 35,430 0 35,430 33,989Car Park 4,466 0 4,466 4,150

TOTAL 87,448 0 87,448 90,660TOTAL INCOME 220,885 20,308 241,194 234,043

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EXPENDITURE

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UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2,016 2,015

NOTES £ £ £ £

Parish Share 95,075 0 95,075 102,333Contribution to Curates Stipend 0 0 0 1,193Fee Share 0 4,859 4,859 8,079Parochial expenses for Clerics 11 6,989 0 6,989 6,761

TOTAL 102,064 4,859 106,923 111,605

Maintenance of Church Buildings & ChurchyardsRates 2,299 0 2,299 4,702Heating, Lighting & Cleaning 13,058 0 13,058 24,094Insurance 5,488 0 5,488 4,270Churchyards 4,839 0 4,839 4,576Repair / Renewals 8 15,146 0 15,146 6,276Non Rec. Major Items of Expend. 10 0 3,865 3,865 24,000Choir, Organs & Junior Church 12 4,138 0 4,138 4,578

TOTAL 44,968 3,865 48,833 72,496

AdministrationStationary & Printing 1,153 0 1,153 2,517Vestments/ Literature 490 0 490 499Service books 0 0 0 0Alter Requisites 1,285 0 1,285 1,288Bank Charges 0 0 0 105Parish Office 6,996 0 6,996 4,079Cost of Fund Raising 0 0 0 371Brackla Church 3,085 0 3,085 3,022Cleaning Materials 2,965 0 2,965 4,107Charitable Donations 5,6,13 13,449 0 13,449 10,443Salaries/ Wages/ HMRC 12a 32,418 0 32,418 26,574Miscellaneous 12b 16,863 0 16,863 6,689

TOTAL 78,704 0 78,704 59,694

Parish OrganisationCoity Bell Ringers 0 1,502 1,502 2,298Mothers’ Union 0 789 789 1,055Tuesday Fellowship 0 375 375 320Ladies Fellowship 0 450 450 352Coity Flower Club 0 801 801 805YCC 0 0 0 89

TOTAL 0 3,918 3,918 4,919

TOTAL EXPENDITURE 225,736 12,642 238,378 248,714SALE OF PROPERTY (34,357)NET INCOME/EXPENDITURE (55,749)

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ASSETS

RESTRICTED TOTAL 2,016 2,015NOTES £ £ £ £

Nolton Church Hall 1Ciii 638,000 638,000Coity Church Hall 1Cii 507,678 507,678Leominster 447,500 447,500

TOTAL 1,593,178 1,593,178 1,593,178

InvestmentsGlyn Cule Jenkins trust 14 10,676 10,676 10,676E.M. Price-Jones 15e 11,644 11,644 11,541Roland & Ann Davies Fund (Nolton) 15bi 241,276 241,276 241,276Roland & Ann Davies Fund (Coity) 15bii 241,276 241,276 241,276

TOTAL 504,872 504,872 504,769

Current AssetsRBCIW Sale of Assets 1ci, v 244,129 266,489Cash at Bank- Current A/C 18,184 17,112Cash at Bank- Deposit A/C 10,050 41Church’s Credit Union A/C 15g 2,000 0COIF Parish Charities Deposit A/C 15f 47,901 47,590COIF Thomas Sisters Trust 15a 20,562 20,429COIF Betty Mavis Ingram Fund 15c 29,090 28,901COIF John and Barbara Ladbrooke Fund 15d 15,433 15,333Coity Bell Ringers 792 829Mothers’ Union 428 389Tuesday Fellowship 127 176Ladies Fellowship 569 692Coity Flower Club 755 513

TOTAL 390,019 398,494Total Current AssetsLess: Current Liabilities 0 0Cheques Not Presented 0 0

Total 0 0

Net Assets 2,488,069 2,496,441

Represented by:Accumulated Funds 2,496,441 2,552,190Excess of expenditure over Income -8,372 -55,749Balance at 01/01/2016 01/01/2017 2,488,069 01/01/2016 2,496,441

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Notes Relating to the Financial Statement for the Year Ended 31st December 2016

1. Accounting policies a) The statement has been prepared paying due regarding to the requirements of the Charity

Commissioners and the Church in Wales accounting regulations

b) The receipts and payments basis of accounting has been adopted.

c) Freehold property. The church buildings, their contents and churchyards are vested in the Representative Body of the Church in Wales. Consequently, none of these form part of the assets of the parish

I. The property at Leominster has been giving us an income on a quarterly basis of £9375II. Coity Church Hall was inspected on behalf of the Ecclesiastical Insurance Group On the 7 th

December 2006 and is stated at their recommended valuation of £495,023 for the building and £12,655 for the contents.

III. Nolton Church Hall was inspected on behalf of the Ecclesiastical Insurance Group On the 7 th December 2006 and is stated at their recommended valuation of £595,000 for the building and £43,000 for the contents

IV. The residue of the money from the sale of the Institute and the sale of Fenwick Drive is being held by the Representative Body of the Church in Wales until a suitable property is found for us to invest in. This amount totals £243,688

V. No provision has been made for depreciation of the Church halls and Leominster. Addition and replacements to the Church Halls’ contents are generally charged to funds as current expenditure

d) Office equipment . All equipment has been charged in full to expenditure in the year of purchase. e) f) Restricted Funds. Restricted Funds represent:

i) Income from trusts or endowments that may be used only for the purposes provided for in the terms of the trust or bequest.

ii) Donations or Grants received for a specific project or requested by the Parochial Church Council for a specific project: The fund may then be used in relation to the specific project for which they have been given. Any balance must be carried forward as a balance on the fund.

g) Designated Funds . Designated funds represent funds made available by the Parochial Church Council out of general funds for the specific purpose designated when the fund is established

2. Restricted funds income includes: Advent 3 collection Gifts and legacies specifying a particular use (see note) Tax refunds on gifts specifying a particular use Special collections e.g. Christian Aid Sight Savers (see note) Monies received for the maintenance of churchyards

3. Gifts and legacies No legacies were given during the year but the parish received other gifts totalling £3,225 in gifts no restriction was emplaced on them so they went into General funds

4. Investment income is broken down as follows £

Legacy interest 5196Bank Interest 0___ Total 5196

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5. Special Collections Collections were taken for 53 charities during the year totalling £13449 This also includes Donations sent for relief work after disastersThe Advent lunches & Christmas Tree Festival Donations were dispersed in the New Year

6. Fund raising Lent Lunches receipts £604 Paid to nominated Charities £604 Advent Lunches Receipts £338 Paid to nominated Charities £320 Christmas Tree Festival Receipts£2339

7. Miscellaneous receipts: Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds£ £

Funeral Fees 1810Fee Share 1770Wedding Fees 8915Miscellaneous Refunds 6546 0Other miscellaneous 2914 0

Total 9460 12495 *The refunds include refunds of 50% wedding fees paid on cancellations of any weddings booked.

8. Repairs / Renewals expenditure: These are carried out and paid for as required. This year the total expenditure was

£Nolton Church 5440Coity Church 3974Nolton Hall 3150Coity Hall 2583

15147

9. Refunds . This is the amount we receive for prompt payment of parish share. We received £5117 from the RB and £19015 from Coychurch for their element of the parish share. Coychurch were given 17% of the refund from the RB as their proportion of the rebate given

10. Non Recurring Major Items of expenditure£

Refurbishment 3865This was the installation of extra lighting that was thought to be needed after the completion of the lighting at Nolton Church. Also repairs to the lead window at Nolton Church.

11. Parish expenses of ClericsThis year the clerics expenses totalled £6988 £

Phones 1474 Mileage 1870Miscellaneous 3644

6988

12. Expenditure – Choirs, Organists Junior Church£

Choirs & Music 310Organs 1350Organists 1600Junior Church 878Total 4,138

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This includes cost involved with Messy Church, Pray and Praise, servicing of the organs and other costs

12a SalariesThis includes salaries for Administrator, Hall Caretakers & Cleaner along with the PAYE

12b MiscellaneousThis include the payment for the new lighting at Nolton Church

13. Charitable Disbursements£

Arch Bishops Fund for Children 1123Adult Services 113Barnardo’s 200Bible Soc. 222Bishops Fund for Training 200Blind Veterans 200Bloodwise (Leukaemia) 200Bobath 100Breathe Easy (Lung Found.) 100Bridgend Stroke Ass. 107BRIDGEND Adult Carers 107British Red Cross 80Calon (Woman’s Aid) 80Church Army 200Christian Aid 548Click Sargent 200Civic Service 150Dash 80Foodbank 107Gazza Dental Appeal 160Gideon’s Int. 100Guide Dogs 200Haiti Hospital 100Haiti Disaster appeal 200Huntington’s Ass. 160Little Princes Trust 100Mental Health Matters 124Mission to Seafarers 376Motor Neurone Des. Ass 2439Marie Curie Hosp 200Macmillan Cancer Support 200Mind Cymru 301Meds San Frontiers 576Multiple Sclerosis Soc. 100Music for the Community 200Noah’s Ark 200Open Doors 540Parkinson’s 160Royal British Legion 200RNIB 200Samaritans (Bridgend) 200Sight Savers 100SSAFA 200Street Pastors 100Sandville Self-help Centre 160Ty Hafan 160Wallich 200Wales Air Ambulance 200Water Aid 200Y Bont 226Young Carers 200

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Y Bwthyn Newydd 200Yemen DEA Appeal 350

13,449The above list are the charities that received a donation during the year, included in this is money raised by the Advent lunches (2015) and the Christmas Tree Festival (2015) that was paid out at the beginning of 2016 which took our total to the final figure of £13,449, exceeding our target of £10,000

14 Restricted (Endowment) Funds

The Glyn Cule Jenkins Trust – investment through COIF Charity Funds-allows the parish to use the annual income in maintaining the graveyard at St. Mary, Coity. £247 was received and used accordingly.

15. Restricted (income) Funds(a) The Rebecca, Elizabeth and Catherine Thomas Trust, also invested through the COIF Charity Funds, allow the parish to use the gift at St. Mary, Coity. £133 was received and used accordingly. (b)

i) The Roland and Ann Davies Trust invested through: The Representative Body of the Church in Wales General Funds Nolton. This fund is restricted. The original value of the shares invested were £241,275. The interest from the shares is used to purchase extra shares that are accrued ii) The Roland and Ann Davies Trust invested through: The Representative Body of the Church in Wales General Funds Coity. This fund shows the (NAV) of the shares from which we receive money into our general fund. £6235 was received and used according to the terms of the legacy.

(c) The Betty Mavis Ingram Fund invested through CCLA COIF Charities Fund. This fund is restricted. The interest of £189 from the shares was used to purchase extra shares that are accrued. (d) The John and Barbara Ladbrooke Fund through CCLA COIF Charities Deposit Fund. This fund is restricted. The interest of £100 from the shares is used to purchase extra shares that are accrued.(e) Miss Evelyn Mary Price-Jones Legacy invested through: The Representative Body of the Church in Wales General Funds. This Fund allows the parish to use the annual income to maintain the graveyard. This year £103 was received and used accordingly.

(f) The parish of Coity, Nolton & Brackla Charities Deposit Fund invested through CCLA. This fund is restricted. The interest of £311 from the shares was used to purchase extra shares that are accrued.

(g) Church’s Credit Union A/C

We Opened an account with the above with £2,000All the above legacies accrue extra value if the shares increase in value or decrease if the value drops. The funds are shown original value when purchased for the purpose of the accounts 16. Grant Aid. We have received £11,000 in grants in total this year. This was to aid with the cost of the new lighting at Nolton Church

The notes on the above pages form part of these accounts.Minor discrepancies in totals arise from the rounding up or down of figures to whole pounds

Approved by the PCC on 27 March 2017 and signed on its behalf by the Rector:

The Revd. Canon M. Komor

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