Trustee Report 2022/23
Aims and Purposes
Derry / Donegal Christian Fellowship Trustees have the responsibility for the oversight of the Church in co-operation with the current Pastor, Barry Rogers, in promoting the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelical, social and ecumenical.
The Trustees also hold responsibility for the maintenance of the Church Building at 9 Northland Road, Derry, BT48 7HY.
Objectives and Activities
The Trustees are committed to providing ongoing opportunities for as many people as possible to worship at our Church, and to become Church members should they so desire. Our weekly services, meetings and worship are open to the public, as is the Church building on certain week days and evenings for the services of pastoral care, youth groups and outreach into the surrounding communities. Through these activities we aim to put faith into practice through prayer, scripture, music and Christian acceptance and support.
When planning our activities for the year, the Trustees along with the Pastor have considered the Commission’s guidance on public benefit, and in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our community through:
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➢ Worship and Prayer; learning about the Gospel; and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus.
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➢ Provision of Pastoral Care for people living in the community.
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➢ Missionary and outreach both in the community and further afield.
In order to continue this work it is important to keep and maintain the Church building and appoint certain roles which receive payment in the form of salary (Pastor) and hourly pay (support workers).
Achievements and Performance
Worship and Prayer
The Trustees and Pastor ensure the provision of a range of services during the course of the week and over the course of the year that our community find both beneficial and spiritually fulfilling. In doing so we seek to provide a welcoming environment where people of all ages and from all
backgrounds can attend and share both worship and Christian Fellowship. Our range of services include weekly prayer meetings, bible study courses, Children’s clubs tailored to suit Children of all ages, as well as our main gathering for Sunday morning service each week, with crèche and Sunday school.
Church Building
Derry/Donegal Christian Fellowship has owned the Church building at 9 Northland Road for a period of more than 30 years, and this is where the majority of our Church services and activities are held. The Trustees and Pastor are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the building.
Fellowship Group
Derry/Donegal Christian Fellowship is an independent Church without any formal relationship with any Denomination or other Independent Fellowship. However we have shared vision and cooperation with other Independent Churches in the County of Donegal, Ireland in keeping with our mission and focus for the communities of Derry and Donegal.
Pastoral Care
Barry Rogers is responsible for carrying the role of church pastor. His duties include being responsible for the oversight and guidance of the church family. The pastor undertakes visitation to sick and infirm members (and non-members alike where required) to offer counsel and comfort. He also officiates at weddings and funerals where required. Much of his time is spent in prayer and study to adequately lead the church and wider community closer to a revelation of the Love of God for each one of them.
Other duties include offering counselling, advice, and reconciliation ministry in disputes and on individual basis. The pastor has responsibility for decision making on current and future directions for the church. He is actively involved in the organising and running of various outreach programs such as the Widows Jar Project, with the purpose of taking the message of this gospel beyond the four walls of the church building.
Fundraising
In general Derry Donegal Christian Fellowship does not undertake overt fundraising for the everyday execution of the activities of the church – instead it relies entirely on the donations and tithes of members of the church and occasional anonymous donations from well-wishers and fellow believers. These are accepted gratefully, but there is no condition or charge associated with being a member of the church. The Foodshare & Widow’s Jar projects aim to provide food and other gifts targeted towards those most in need at Christmas time through delivered hampers (Widow’s Jar) and weekly from the church building (Foodshare). We believe it is the will of our Lord to seek out those in need to serve them to impart hope and goodwill. Fundraising was completed within the church from members. There was no public fundraising.
Financial Review
Total receipts on unrestricted funds for 2022/23 were £82,368.85 raised through donations & HMRC Gift Aid as detailed on financial statements.
Total receipts on restricted funds for 2022/23 were £15,691.47 for Foodshare/Widows Jar projects. Total receipts for 2022/23 were £98,060.30.
£93,321.29 was spent to provide the Christian Ministry from Derry/Donegal Christian Fellowship.
Structure, Governance and Management
There are three Trustees for DDCF, two of whom are serving Elders. The remaining Trustee is a former Pastor and founding member of the Church.
DDCF Oversight consist of the appointed Elders and Pastor of the Church. The Pastor is accountable to the Trustees and members of the Church. Oversight are responsible for appointment of roles, whether paid or voluntary and for making all decisions on matters of general concern including deciding on how the funds of DDCF are to be spent.
The method for appointment of DDCF members is set out in the Church Constitution. At present the membership includes all those who attend our services and have expressed interest in membership. There is no fee or expectation of donations, however giving, or “Tithing” as an expression of Christian values is accepted practice in Christian doctrine. Members are encouraged to attend DDCF annual meetings with Oversight meetings occurring more regularly as and when required.
Administrative Information
Derry Donegal Christian Fellowship is situated at
9 Northland Road
Londonderry, BT48 7HY
www.ddcf.co.uk
DDCF is a charity registered with the Northern Ireland Charity Commission
Reg. No: NIC100334
Trustees: Mr William Tinney, Mr Michael Concannon, Mr Gary Coyle
Pastor: Mr Barry Rodgers
Elders: Mr Michael Concannon & Mr Gary Coyle
Community Worker: Mr Michael Concannon Treasurer: Mr Ian Vaughan
Accounts / Financial Statements - See attached
DDCF DERRY DONEGAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Charlty Namè Charlty No. Receipts and payments accounts For the period from C,6 C,6:04i2023 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestslcted funds to the nearest Restricted nds Endowment funds Tolal funds Last year to the nr&S1 £ to tho naarost £ to the noarost £ to thè noarost £ A1 Receipts 82.369 15,691 98,060 61,952 Al Sub total (Gross income for the Annual Retuml 82,369 15,091 98,060 61,952 A2 Asset and investment sales (see tables l and 2 in section 7 of the guidance) . A2 Sub total Totsl recelpts 82,369 15,691 98,060 61,952 A3Pa ments 77,630 15,691 93,321 57,253 A3 Sub total 77.630 15.691 93,321 57,253 A4 Asset and investment purchases (see tables 7 and 2 in section 7 of the guidance) A4 Sub total 77,630 15.691 93.321 57,253 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 4.739 4,739 4,699 Funds error 4,739 Fund5 error 4,699
DDCF DERRY DONEGAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Der al Christ'an Fellowshi - NIC100334 Period end date: 0610412023 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Done Unrestricted funds Restricted frjnds Endowmenl funds Categories Details Totsl funds Last year arè#£ near#£ oare#£ to nvrsi£ nearesr£ B1 Cash funds 15,691 Total cash funds 82,369 15,691 98.060 Funds error Funds error Funds error Ald¢ $urtr thèr Cash Bal8nce$ m8tth the Ca$h Funds In Se¢ik)n A Unrestricted Restricted Endovnnent funds lunds funds to Threste 61.952 Funds error {tee t19e$ rttey5atMd &cl(5}I OK Totsl funds Last year Details to ntartst£ to neatestt earest£ to nwreste B2 Other monetary assets Total Fund to thich assei Costloptionall Currentvalut onal Details Last ar 83 Investment assets Total Fund to asSQt b•lon Currentvalue onal Details 9 Nothnd Roal. Cthrch Bulth Costl•pUonall Last year loo,000 84 Assets retained lor the charlty's own Use ith),c•) 100,000 100.000 Fundto*thKh lfjaknl rekites When due onal Amount due onal Details Last ar B5 Llabllltles Total Sign8d by on8 or iwo trustees on behaw of al the trustees SigrHture Print Name Dale of approval