WELSH CHURCH ACT ESTATE COMMITTEE

 

 

MINUTES of a meeting held on 18th June, 2007.

 

Present:  Councillor F.T. Johnson (Chairman) and Councillor C.L. Osborne.

 

 

105     APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE -

 

These were received from Councillors E. Hacker and Mrs. M. Kelly Owen.

 

 

106     MINUTES -

 

RESOLVED - T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 16th April, 2007 be approved as a correct record.

 

 

107     DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST -

 

No declarations were received.

 

 

108     INVESTMENT REPORT PRESENTATION -

 

The Chairman welcomed Ms. Marlene Shalton, the Committee’s Independent Financial Advisor from Chambers Morgan James Financial Management.  Ms. Shalton presented the Annual Report for the Trustees of the Welsh Church Act Trust, copies of which were circulated at the meeting.  Ms. Shalton opened her presentation by reminding Members that the aim of the investments was to provide income in order for the Trust to meet its commitments and objectives.  The portfolio valuation as at 20th April, 2007 indicated in capital a “paper” loss value of £9,994.40p.  Overall, however, it was anticipated that the income target would be met over a full 12 month period.  Further details relating to each fund were contained within the report and, once again, Ms. Shalton reiterated that it was early days to provide a true assessment of the portfolio particularly during the time when the market for bonds had not been good.  

 

RESOLVED - T H A T the report be noted and that Ms. Shalton be thanked for her informative presentation.