PARISH PROFILE
LLANDEILO TAL-Y-BONT
“A family, rooted in Christ, committed to transforming lives by:
Gathering as God’s people
Growing more like Jesus
Going out in the power of the sprit”
(Vision statement – Diocese of Swansea and Brecon)
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Saint Teilo’s
Saint Michael and all Angels
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Contents
1. Introduction
2. Challenge and opportunity
3. Vision, objectives and targets
4. The Parish and its people
5. The Churches and their congregations
6. Plans for the future
7. Unity
8. Finances and Business Plan
9. SWOT Analysis
10. The Way Ahead
11. Contacts
Appendices:
i Statistics
ii Balance Sheets
iii Regeneration Pathway
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Parish Profile: PARISH OF LLANDEILO TAL-Y-BONT
1. Introduction/Cyflwyniad
The Parish of Llandeilo Tal-y-Bont is ready to extend a warm welcome to a new incumbent
or priest in charge to lead them in worship and social outreach. There are two churches,
each with their own congregations, but they are united in faith and vision whilst maintaining
their own identities.
Saint Teilo’s is the Welsh-speaking, Parish Church and is an attractive building, popular for
weddings and Christenings, with a strong commitment to the Welsh language, culture and
traditions. Saint Michael and All Angels (Sister Church) is located in the centre of the town
ideally placed for outreach and community involvement as well as being a place of worship.
As a united church community, members have actively and successfully embraced, and
enjoyed, fund-raising and community events to ensure continuation of both churches within
the Parish.
The Parish is traditional in its form of worship but prepared to be innovative, and is
enthusiastic about the prospect of a new leader to guide them into the future and to work
with them to extend influence in support of the community, young and old, alike.
Bwriad y ddogfen hon yw esbonio gweledigaeth y Plwyf dros y blynyddoedd nesa, ac i
groesawi gweinidog newydd i'n plith. Er mae'r Plwyf yn blwyf traddodiadol, mae'n cydnabod
fydd angen datblygu er mwyn gweithio gyda'r gweinidog newydd i ddatblygu ein cysylltiad
gyda'r gymuned.
2. Challenge and opportunity/Her a chyfle
At a time of arguably unprecedented change and uncertainty, the Parish seeks a Priest to
both lead and guide the worshipping community as they seek to work together, spiritually
and socially, to put into practice the mission of the Church in Wales, namely to:
“Maintain and develop the community of Christian believers, to use the strengths of that
community to promote belief in Jesus Christ, to work alongside other agencies in caring for
those in need, to share ministry with other Christian groups within the Parish and to
contribute in a Christian way to the whole society of the Parish”.
The Parish and its congregations (detailed in following sections) have a clearly defined series
of objectives and targets specifically focussed not only on maintaining and developing
further an active presence and programme of worship in both its churches, but also on
enhancing the influence of the outreach activities to the community as a whole, and being
pro-active in terms of collaboration throughout the Ministry Area.
The Parish well understands that maintaining places of worship and spreading the Christian
Faith to an apparently ever-more secular society requires not only spiritual belief and
commitment, but also a sound business plan and practicable programmes for
implementation – and maintenance. It also acknowledges that sustainable development
applies to both the socio-economic and spiritual considerations inherent in the Parish’s
ambitions.
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In parallel with the evolving development of the Ministry Areas within the Diocese of
Swansea and Brecon, and that of the Ministry Area of Llwchwr within the Deanery of Gower,
it may reasonably be suggested that the proposed re-modelling of the Parish of LlandeiloTal-y-Bont and the associated conditions of the benefice and incumbency are particularly
timely and topical in terms of contributing both to the spiritual well-being and opportunities
for outreach and impact of its local congregations, as well as to the Diocese as a whole in its
mission to contemporary society.
Mae cyrraedd ein nod o ail-agor Sant Teilo a datblygu Sant Mihangel yn her sylweddol ond
rydym yn ffyddiog mae hwn yw y ffordd orau i ddenu ac i wasanaethu'r gymuned gyfan,
wrth hefyd gefnogi cenhadaeth yr Esgobaeth.
3. Vision, Objectives and targets/Gweledigaeth
a) Vision
Due to practical considerations of building maintenance and repair, the P.C.C has worked for
the last four years on identifying options for the physical restructuring of the fabric and
organization of the Parish and as a result compiled a series of reports based on surveys,
research and meetings with responsible authorities. These activities also identified the
opportunities for outreach in support of the local community.
More recently, the on-set of the interregnum, and the positive initiative and useful
outcomes of the ‘Vision Meeting’ (1st July, 2015) provided insight and guidance as to the
spiritual development of the Parish. By definition, the maintenance of the buildings as
places of worship should go hand-in-hand with spreading the Faith together with caring for
congregations and the community – development to mutual advantage. As result of these
activities the vision of the Parish as discussed by Wardens, P.C.C. and congregations is:
b) Specific objectives:
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Achieve the appointment of a new parish priest
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Repair and Refurbish the church of Eglwys Sant Teilo, and re-open St Teilo's as a
conventional parish church continuing services in Welsh.
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Re-develop and re-structure the church of Saint Michael and All Angels as both a
place of worship and a church hall that can also operate as a community centre
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Encourage growth in congregations
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Enhance the impact of outreach activities
(Note: the five objectives are currently active in terms of processes of application, planning and parallel, phased
development).
c) Targets
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Appointment of a new incumbent
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Re-opening of the church of St Teilo
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Inauguration of St. Michael and All Angels as a church hall and community centre as
well as a place of worship
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Increase in number of people in regular church attendance
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Commissioning of facilities and services for community support
Gweledigaeth y CPE yw adnewyddu ac ail-agor Sant Teilo fel Eglwys draddodiadol sydd yn
cynnig gwasanaethau YNG NGHYMRAEG Fel ail rhan o'r prosiect, bydd Sant Mihangel yn
cael ei draws newid er mwyn cynnig cyfleusterau fel Neuadd yr Eglwys a Chanolfan Cymuned
yn ychwanegol i addoldy.
4. The Parish and its People
The physical setting, history and socio-economic characteristics set the context for
spreading the Faith and providing Christian-based support. The two Anglican churches of the
Parish are located in Pontarddulais, an urban community and town fringed by rural
landscape in the City and County of Swansea, Wales situated 16 km (9.9 mi) North West of
Swansea city centre.
For centuries, Pontarddulais (or ‘The Bont’ as it is known locally) was a small hamlet built
around a crossing point of the River Loughor. The first railway was built in 1839 to transport
anthracite from the Amman Valley to Llanelli, followed in 1866 by another line from
Swansea and the Graig Merthyr coal mine in 1867. Heavy industry transformed
Pontarddulais into a thriving industrial town, with six tinplate works opening between 1872
and 1910. Substantial population and housing growth followed in the early 20th century. It
now comprises the post-industrial town (the coalmines and tinplate works having closed
over the past four decades) and the hamlets of Pentrebach and Waungron. The working
agricultural farms including Common Land adjacent to the town support mainly beef, sheep,
and some arable land growing seasonal crops and farm fodder. The housing market is
closely linked with that of adjoining Hendy (Carmarthenshire), with both benefiting from
proximity to the M4 motorway.
Statistics for Pontarddulais are included in Appendix 1
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5. The Churches and their Congregations
ST. TEILO’S (PARISH CHURCH)
The church was built between 1850 and 1851 and nowadays serves mainly the Welshspeaking congregation. It currently averages a weekly attendance of 25 worshippers.
Sunday Services are Cymun Bendigaid on the first, second and fourth Sundays and Boreol
Weddi on the third Sunday - all are held at 11.00a.m. The seating capacity of the Church
is approximately 180. Due to its location it is the most popular with the local community
for holding weddings. The church is situated in the parish graveyard and most funeral
services are held in this church. On the last Sunday of the year the Plygain Service is held
which involves the Welsh Chapels of the town. Saint Teilo’s was temporarily closed in
2011 pending undertaking extensive renovations which will include restoration work on
the tower and spire, replacing the whole of the plaster ceiling, restoring the West gallery,
extending the vestry, the installation of new heating and lighting systems, and providing
toilet facilities and a small kitchen area. This work is seen as the first phase of the parish’s
vision for the future and a business plan is in place. The Parish vicarage is adjacent to
Saint Teilo’s and is currently being refurbished.
ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS (SISTER CHURCH)
St. Michael and All Angels Church was built in 1901 to accommodate the needs of the
English-speaking congregation and is situated prominently in the centre of the town. There
are currently an average of 40 worshippers on a Sunday when Holy Eucharist is celebrated
at 9.15am. The town’s Annual Remembrance Day Service in November is held there.
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The seating capacity is approximately 250. While Saint Teilo’s is closed awaiting
refurbishment, all Parish services, meetings and social events are held there (four years ago
several pews were removed from the back of the church to enable fund raising ventures to
be held).
Following the completion of the work on St. Teilo’s the next phase proposed will be to
refurbish St. Michael’s as both a place of worship and a multi-use parish centre serving the
needs of the local community (See following sections).
6. Plans for the future/Cynlluniau
In order to retain existing congregations and grow the number of church-goers, and to
provide effective support and outreach options for the community, it is proposed to
refurbish and re-configure both churches as places of worship with enhanced community
facilities. As reported in (5), above, the programme for Saint Teilo’s restoration includes
work on the tower and spire, replacing the whole of the plaster ceiling, restoring the West
gallery, extending the vestry, the installation of new heating and lighting systems, and
providing toilet facilities and a small kitchen area. Funding and contract arrangements are at
an advanced stage of development with Phase 1 of the work scheduled for autumn, 2015.
Ar ol bron 5 mlynedd o godi arian, rydym yn barod i ddechrau gwaith i adnewyddu Sant
Teilo. Gobeithiwn fydd gwaith ar y twr a strwythyr yr Eglwys yn dechrau yn Hydref 2015. Ar
ol gwerthu y tir ble roedd yr hen neuadd, bydd gwaith ti fewn i'r Eglwys yn mynd yn ei flaen.
Ar ol cwblhau'r gwaith i ail-agor Sant Teilo, bydd y prosiect i draws newid Sant Mihangel yn
dechrau.
In the case of Saint Michael and All Angels, it is widely accepted that the church is ideally
located in terms of being a visible place of worship and a potential centre for community,
social outreach. It is important to note that the Church Hall located in Church Lane, adjacent
to St. Teilo’s was demolished in 2013 after closure in 2010 because of the deterioration of
its fabric and fittings, and it was agreed that the plot of land should be sold in order to partfund the refurbishment of Saint Teilo’s. The sale of the land is now in progress. Additional
fund-raising activities continue and on completion of the Saint Teilo’s Project it is proposed
that the refurbishment of Saint Michael and All Angels will commence so that the church
will effectively become the Parish Hall as well as retaining its role as a place of worship.
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ACTIVITY
Communal Worship
Town Worship
Special occasions
CATEGORY
Worship
Worship
Private Worship
PCC Meetings
Worship
Parish activity (Admin.)
Mother’s Union
Parish activity (Church)
Sunday School
Fellowship
Parish social events
Weddings.
Funerals.
Baptism.
Parish activity (Church)
Parish activity (Social)
Social
Worship.
Ceremony
Hospitality/
Catering
Small prayer groups
Pastoral Office
Parish workshop
Social
Support services
Worship
Pastoral and Outreach
Parish fundraising
Working Groups
Parish support activities
The P.C.C. considers that a re-modelled Saint Michael and All Angels would provide a special
place for worship, both private and communal, at the heart of a developing town/urban
landscape.
There could be a small area for prayer open each day of the week and the envisaged
structure would provide a comfortable place for Christians of all denominations to meet,
both for worship and socialising. The refurbished building in itself would be a sign to the rest
of the community that the Church in Wales believes that it has a mission to contemporary
society.
It would enable the congregation to welcome individuals and families in a much better way
than is currently possible. The parish would have a fitting place for work with children,
young people and adults, e.g discussion groups; Sunday School or its equivalent;
confirmation preparation groups; small prayer groups; maybe even a space for a "pastoral
office" where baptism or marriage interviews could be held.
The activities tabled relate directly to events and occasions appropriate to the Parish’s
Christian Mission and its associated social outreach. They include those meetings and events
that are necessarily part of the Parish’s organizational and administrative duties. They
reflect the requirements of the Parish as a whole, that is, Llandeilo Tal-y-Bont, and assume
that the ‘Hall’ component satisfies the requirements of both churches and the Parish as a
whole.
It should be noted that St. Michael’s has a total floor space of 251.64 sq. m compared to
that of 188.22sq.m of the old Church Hall.
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ACTIVITY
Family centre
Citizen’s Advice Bureau?
Aelwyd
Youth groups
Community social venue
Concert
Sports
Drop-in centre
Unemployment Club
Senior Citizens
Disabled Club
Play Groups
Dining/lunch clubs
Training
Education
Heritage and
Interpretation
Multi-purpose
function/meeting room
Drama/Lectures
Public and special interest
Exhibitions
Tourism.
Festivals.
CATEGORY
Outreach
Outreach
Social
Social
Social
Social
Social.
Sporting
Outreach
Outreach
Social and Outreach
Social.
Outreach.
Sport
Social.
Outreach
Social.
Outreach
Personal Development.
Outreach.
Training
Social.
Educational
Social.
Entertainment
Social.
Outreach.
Community.
Social.
Entertainment
Social.
Entertainment
Entertainment
From 2011, representatives from the P.C.C. met with the (then) Community Regeneration
Coordinator who worked as part of the Community partnership with members drawn from
the local community, Town Council (to which presentations were made on behalf of P.C.C.),
Voluntary Groups, Local businesses, City and County of Swansea, Swansea Council for
Voluntary Services, and DE&T. The draft Regeneration Profile (January 2010) was studied
and meetings held to identify the role that the Church Hall could play in the life of the
community.
The activities were reviewed against the Pontarddulais Ward Profile (March 2015) and
confirmed as still being relevant.
Pontarddulais was recognized as an area of deprivation and benefited from Objective 1 and
other funding. Under the more recent Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD), 2014
based on Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) geography – Pontarddulais consists of four LSOAs
(See Map of ward’s LSOAs on P.6 of Ward Profile referenced above):
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Pontarddulais 4 is the ward’s most deprived LSOA overall (ranking 40th of 148 in
Swansea, 470th of 1,909 in Wales). Pontarddulais 1 is the least deprived of the
ward’s LSOAs.
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The relatively higher deprivation attributed to Pontarddulais 4 is reflected in the
education physical environment and income domains.
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While overall deprivation is lower in the other LSOAs, Pontarddulais 2 and 3 also
rank relatively highly in the physical environment domain.
The P.C.C. recognizes that the considerations and issues relating to parish, people, churches
and congregations are completely interrelated in terms of spreading the Faith, offering
support – and resourcing the necessary facilities and services.
7. Unity/Undod
There is a long-established tradition of members of both Churches working harmoniously
together for the better of the Parish in terms of worship, fund-raising, charitable activities
and socializing.
Mae'r ddwy gynulleidfa wedi gweithio gyda'u gilydd dros y blynyddoedd i gasglu arian tuag
at ein prosiect a hefyd tuag at mudiadau eraill yn y pentre.
Typically, on the fifth Sunday of the month a bilingual Eucharist is held when both
congregations come together to worship. On the first and third Wednesday of the month
the Mothers’ Union meets in St. Michael’s. The Fund Raising/Working Party meet in St.
Michael’s on the second and fourth Wednesdays. A Coffee Morning is held every third
Friday of the month which is attended by members of the congregations and members of
the local community.
Other ventures during a typical year include:
Representation by members of the congregations are made on the committees of the
Christian Aid and Eglwysi Cymraeg. Members are also active in social activities in the village,
e.g. Merched Y Wawr; Senior Citizens; W.I.; local choirs, Arthritis Research, U3A, Quilting
Classes, a range of local sporting clubs, music groups and schools
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Number on Electoral Roll:
166
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Attendance at Christmas 2014: 123
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Attendance at Easter 2015 : 94
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Average number of communicants (July1, 2015), St. Teilo (202), St. Michael’s (37)
Note: 1Reflects part of holiday period, 2Affected by closure of St. Teilo’s since 2011
(Additional information is available from the Incumbency Profile Form of October 2012
prepared for then then Parish Share Working Group).
8. Finances and business plan
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The statutory accounts for 2014 (Parochial, Fabric and Churchyard) may be viewed in
Appendix 2.
To date, fund raising has resulted in the collection of approximately £78,000 of which some
£69000 is allocated for St Teilo's and £9000 for St Michael's. Efforts to raise further funds
for the combined project are on-going. Potential grants for the repair of building structures
are relatively limited because neither church is listed. However, it is planned to make
applications to bodies when costs of works are updated during the current tendering
process. When works commence on improving facilities at St Teilo's (e.g. kitchen, toilet),
then more grants will be available and applications will be made. It is envisaged that the
works at St Michael's will also attract grants as they are based on providing community
facilities.
It is important to note that the sale of the old Church Hall land is actively in process. The
Diocese is at the point of appointing Estate Agents to market the site of the former Church
Hall which has outline planning permission for a large detached dwelling. This sale will raise
substantial additional funds for the project. In terms of the works at St Teilo's, tenders have
been invited for the first phase of work comprising repair of the spire/tower, the west wall
and the ceiling, and are due to be returned imminently. It is planned that the works will
commence within 2 or 3 weeks after acceptance.
9. SWOT analysis
A review of the Parish’s current characteristics, practices, and resources identifies a series of
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats as assessed against the following criteria:
S: Strength: identifies existing good or best practice in the expression of Faith, functional
organization, sustainability, facilities and resources (including human) of the Parish
W: Weakness – identifies elements that should be avoided or addressed as matters of
urgency
O: Opportunity – identifies components that have potential for improvement or that could
readily be addressed or completed
T: Threat – identifies issues that could restrict, prohibit or be considered a fundamental
flaw in the Parish’s ability to implement and sustain the strategy of ‘Gathering as God’s
people, Growing more like Jesus, (and) Going out in the power of the Spirit’.
In the context of these gauges it may reasonably be suggested that the following summary
may be applied to the Parish:
Strengths:
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The Parish’s two, interdependent churches are traditional in faith, culture and
language but open to new ideas and ways of functioning
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Clearly defined combined vision and objectives
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Established track record of fund-raising and activity
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Close unity that values and maintains diversity
Weaknesses:
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Temporary closure of Saint Teilo’s
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No church hall
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Restricted functioning of outreach and community support
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Funding stream
Opportunities:
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To maintain and increase its congregations
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To enhance further outreach activities and social support
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To renew and reinvigorate the whole Parish and its associated activities
Threats:
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Lack of Incumbent/Parish Priest (Issues of leadership in Faith, both communal and
for the support of the individual; project development, coordination and
representation) HOWEVER, SEE NOTE, FOLLOWING
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Age profile of existing congregations
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Natural diminution in number of worshippers and effective outreach without
renewal in leadership and fabric
NOTE: The P.C.C. acknowledges with grateful thanks the on-going support and ministry
provided by the Diocese, Deanery and Ministry Area during this interregnum. The
congregations appreciate the guidance and encouragement given by all the individuals
who continue to lead the Parish in worship.
10. The way ahead/Y ffordd ymlaen
The P.C.C. and both congregations hope that this profile accurately reflects both the
spiritual and relevant, secular characteristics of the parish; and that it may be deemed
appropriate by the Diocese to appoint a new Incumbent, if possible, in order to help to
achieve the vision of parish-development detailed above.
The Parish would provide a warm welcome to any Church in Wales’s representatives or
other, interested parties who may wish to visit the churches and meet with parishioners. If
any further detail, information or explanation is required, direct contact may be made with
the Parish representatives listed in the following section.
Mae'r CPE a chynyllfeydd y ddwy eglwys yn gobeithio fod y ddogfen hon yn dangos i'r
Esgobaeth fel mae'r plwyf yn bwriadu cyflawni eu gweledigaeth; wrth gwrs, mae penodi
pregethwr newydd i'r plwyf yn rhan allweddol o'r weledigaeth.
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11. Contacts
Saint Teilo:
Warden
Mrs. Betty Davies,
30, James Street,
Pontarddulais,
Swansea, SA4 8HZ.
Tel: 01792 884614
Sub-warden
Mrs. Diane M. Thomas,
48, Woodville Street,
Pontarddulais,
Swansea, SA4 8LL.
Tel: 01792 883058
Mobile: 07773991546
e-mail: dianeporthclais@btinternet.com
St. Michael and All Angels
Warden
Mrs. Karen James,
169, St. Teilo Street,
Pontarddulais,
Swansea, SA4 8LH.
Tel: 01792 881714
Mobile: 07985230763
e-mail: jameskaren3@sky.com
Sub-warden
Mrs. Nancy Walker,
20, Maesderi,
Hendy, Pontarddulais,
Swansea, SA4 OXG.
Tel: 01792 882623
Secretary to P.C.C.
Mrs. Kathleen Thomas,
48, Tyn-y-Bonau Road,
Pontarddulais,
Swansea, SA4 8RZ.
Tel: 01792 882608
Mobile: 07527296157
e-mail: derw48904741544@aol.com
Parish Treasurer
Mr. Huw Jones,
91, Pentre Road,
Pontarddulais,
Swansea, SA4 8HR.
Tel: 01792 882880
Mobile: 07747681234
e-mail: huwjones999@yahoo.com
Profile Coordinator and corresponding representative
Dr Christopher Wooldridge
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Twyn tyle
Felindre
Swansea, SA5 7PP
Tel: 01792 883730
Mobile: 07702 611227
e-mail: twyntyle@aol.com
Appendix i
Statistics
The population of Pontarddulais is approximately 6600 with the 14th largest ward
population in Swansea (of 36), but the 7th least densely populated.
It has a slightly higher proportion aged 0-15 and 25-44, but lower percentage age 16-24.
Birth and death rates currently marginally above the averages of Swansea. Pontarddulais
has a high proportion of people able to speak Welsh and born in Wales and the ward also
has a relatively high proportion of couple households. Key characteristics are summarized in
the following table:
Population Characteristics
Pontarddulais
Pontarddulais %
Swansea %
People: born in Wales
5,400
86.0
77.7
Born outside UK
153
2.4
7.2
In non-white ethnic groups
92
1.5
6.0
With long-term health problem or disability
1,530
24.4
23.3
With no qualifications (aged 16+)
1,171
23.3
23.9
With higher level qualifications (aged 16+)
1,253
25.0
25.8
Able to speak Welsh (aged 3+)
1,910
31.6
11.4
(Source: 2011 Census, ONS).
Socio-economic and employment characteristics of the Parish are considered to be crucial
components of the challenges and solutions facing both churches as they seek to work
together to play their part in delivering the diocesan strategy of transforming lives by
‘Gathering as God’s people, Growing more like Jesus, (and) Going out in the power of the
Spirit’. The Parish recognizes that such a strategy requires not only a firm belief in, and
commitment to the Christian Faith, but also, social and professional skills, and resources
based on a sound economic model for effective implementation – and sustainability.
Socio-economic classification (NS-SeC)
All usual residents aged 16-74
1. Higher managerial, administrative and professional
2. Intermediate occupations
3. Routine and manual occupations
Never worked and long-term unemployed / Not classified
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Pontarddulais
4,449
1,307
928
1,719
495
Pontarddulais % Swansea %
100
100
29.4
27.5
20.9
20.3
38.6
33.9
11.1
18.3
Significant statements for the parish’s objectives from the Pontarddulais Ward Profile
Information (Research & GIS Team, City and County of Swansea, March 2015
http://www.swansea.gov.uk/media/5175/Pontarddulais-Ward-Profile-March2015/pdf/Pontarddulais_Ward_Profile_-_March_2015.pdf) include:
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Regeneration Designations: Rural Development Plan eligible ward
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Population Change (2003 to 2013): +1,200 / +23% (ONS estimates, rounded)
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Employment: 1,800 (ONS workplace estimate, 2013). Major employers: Corus Strip
Products UK (Aluminised Products), Macmillan Publishers (Distribution), Tesco,
district shopping centre, Pontarddulais Industrial Estate businesses.
Benefit Claimants
Pontarddulais
Rate %
Swansea %
Unemployment Benefit (JSA): Jan-15
80
2.0
2.3
Incapacity Benefits (ESA/IB/SDA): May-14
325
9.0
9.1
Disability Living Allowance: May-14
565
9.8
8.7
Income Support: May-14
105
3.2
2.9
Pension Credit: May-14
270
19.7
18.9
State Pension Claimants: May-14
1,270
(Source: Jobcentre Plus administrative system, Dept for Work and Pensions).
Recent claimant data indicates that unemployment in Pontarddulais is just below the
Swansea average. Department of Work and Pension benefit claimant rates are generally
slightly above Swansea averages. Economic activity and employment rates (2011 Census)
are above equivalent Swansea rates.
Economic Activity (people aged 16-74)
Economically Active
Employees: Part-time and Full-time
Self-employed
Unemployed
Economically Inactive
Retired
Looking after Home or Family
Long-term Sick or Disabled
Other
Students (economically active and inactive)
Pontarddulais
3,053
2,514
260
159
1,396
696
175
275
69
301
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Pontarddulais %
68.6
56.5
5.8
3.6
31.4
15.6
3.9
6.2
1.6
6.8
Swansea %
63.0
47.9
6.6
3.9
37.0
15.6
3.7
6.9
2.1
13.3
Appendix ii
Balance Sheets
SEE ACCOUNT SHEETS ON FOLLOWING PAGES
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Appendix iii
Regeneration Pathway
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
Compile, endorse and submit Parish Profile
Maintain interregnum programmes of worship, social interaction, church repairs and
fund-raising
Implement phased renovation of St. Teilo’s as a matter of priority bearing in mind H&S
issues
Upgrade lighting, sound system, and implement minor works at St. Michael’s
Research development options for St Michael’s in terms of facilities, resources and
potential funding streams
Enhance collaboration of Parish with Ministry Area and Diocese regarding professional
support services and Mission Outreach
October, 2015
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