Seion Welsh Baptist Chapel
What it does
To advance the Christian religion primarily, but not exclusively, in Maerdy and the surrounding area for the benefit of the general public. This is done through holding worship services on Sundays, and in the week Bible studies, carer/toddler meetings, children's activities, coffee mornings and various other activities. We also support missionaries both in the UK and abroad.
Its charitable purposes
THE PRINCIPAL OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN THE VILLAGE OF MAERDY IN RHONDDA-CYNON-TAF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCHES AND THE STATEMENT OF FAITH. THE CHARITY MAY ALSO CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD.
Causes
- What it works on
- Religious activities
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it works
- Provides services
- Provides advocacy, advice or information
Where it works
- In Wales
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
Income and spending
In the year ending 31 December 2025, it had income of £28,356 and spent £36,842.
| Year ending | Income | Spending | Paid staff | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £28,356 | £36,842 | Not reported | 10 |
| 31 December 2024 | £32,111 | £38,159 | Not reported | 10 |
| 31 December 2023 | £27,876 | £33,706 | Not reported | 10 |
| 31 December 2022 | £25,858 | £31,353 | Not reported | 10 |
| 31 December 2021 | £23,313 | £33,794 | Not reported | 12 |
Financial position
Separate measures from the charity's own returns and accounts, each with its year. Read them together: no single measure says how well a charity is run.
- Income over time
- Up 22%, from £23,313 in the year to 31 December 2021 to £28,356 in the year to 31 December 2025.
- Spending against income
- It spent 130% of its income in the year to 31 December 2025. It spent more than its income in 5 of the 5 years shown.
Government funding, as the charity reported it
Government grants in the year ending 31 December 2025: Not reported. Government contracts: Not reported.
| Year ending | Government grants | Government contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 31 December 2024 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 31 December 2023 | Not reported | Not reported |
Grants awarded to it, published on 360Giving
No grants to this charity appear in 360Giving data.
Trustees
4 trustees run the charity.
- Andrew ScullyChair
- Kathleen Pike
- Mr David Owen
- Stephanie Jefferys
Filing record
Of the last 5 annual returns that were due, 5 arrived by the deadline.
| Year ending | Due | Annual return | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | 31 October 2026 | Received 26 August 2026, 66 days early | Received 26 August 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | 31 October 2025 | Received 5 May 2025, 179 days early | Received 5 May 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | 31 October 2024 | Received 21 October 2024, 10 days early | Received 21 October 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | 31 October 2023 | Received 28 June 2023, 125 days early | Received 28 June 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | 31 October 2022 | Received 4 February 2022, 269 days early | Not required |
About this charity
- Charity number
- 1170611
- Status
- Registered
- Registered with the Commission
- 7 December 2016
- Governing document
- CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 22 SEP 2014
- Website
- www.seion.org.uk
- Council area of its contact address
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
Sources
- Register details, income, spending, trustees and filing dates: Charity Commission for England and Wales, register of charities. Loaded by OpenEconomy on 2 November 2026.
- Grants awarded: 360Giving open grants data, from funders that publish there, as loaded by OpenEconomy.