CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIANITY {NORTHERN IRELAND) LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees present their Annual Directorfs report and independently examined financial statements for the year ending 31st March 2025, which also complies with the requirements for a directovs report and accounts under the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements compty with tho Charities Act INorthem Ireland) 2008, the Companies Act 2006 and the Company's Arts'cles of AsscKiation. They comply with the Accounting and RepoTting by Charities Statement ol Recommended Practice ISORPI applicabl¢ to charities pr6paring their accounts in accordance with the Financial Repjrting Standard FRS 102 applicable in th8 United Klngdom and Republic of Ireland. Commont from our Chalrpernon Rfrv. Dr. Nomian Hamllton I wnte th8S8 notes shortly 8fterstr8et disorder 8g8in this summ8r in parts olth8 UK, both on dom8St 8nd global matters. And h8r8 in Northern Ir&18nd we hav6 had s&rious trouble on ourstr8ats in recent limes. So. we still have a blg challenge forbolh the f8lth sector generally as well as CIV and polltical le8ders to 8levat6t the quality and reach of public discourse on the many issues raised by th& demonstotions and counter demonstration5. There Is a huge nged for wise, robustyet sensAtive governanc8 both locally and natnallY In Stom70nt and Westminstor. In our woth in Contemporary Christianity, we aim to el8vat8 und8rstandinq and conversation as best W8 can on thes& and other complex issues facing our society. It is a gr8al personal privilege lo b8 8ble to play som8 small part In thls work, but It also fair lo say that the support ofoth8rs Is 81so gr88tly ne8d8d ifwe are to do our woth w811. In the coming y&ar we WMI b8 contlnuing some b8hind-th8-SC8nes vffjrk on th& changing lac• of reconciliation and good r6lalk)ns, as w811 as hopefully having Son more public ev8nts to whlch you will be very welcom&. Our w8b&te will be updated as ourpl8ns d8v810p. Ifyou think you mwhl be able lo comment or help us In any w8y, we would b8 d&light6d to hear from you. We 8r8 need ofsome support in the wortd ofS081 medi8, and in the organisalion ofsome events. The more we do, the more we need lo strengthen ourcapacify to do il pmpgrly, Our E-m811 contact de18ils are.. nlo ora Christiani .nel and Finally, I do w8nt to th8nk our HonotBry Secretary. Stephen Adams, and thg members ol th8 Board who conts7but8 their God given tlma 8nd wisdom to help us. Working th them really is a deluhtl The Trustees are pleased lo submll thls formal report a8 required under the relevant leglslation. ObJoCtIvo8 and A¢llvltle• The Purpose of Contemporary Chrisllan6ty INothem Ireland} 1$., "to promote the Chrlstian rellgion and in particular (but not exdusivetyl lo bring bibllcall principles to b8ar on the outsvorklng of faith in Northern Ireland In planning our acllvities, we keep our Alms and Objectives under ravlew and our ststed publlc benefit a8 approved in our N I Charitie3 Commission registration. th its roots in the Evangelical community, Contemporary Christianity (Northern Ireland) Limlled works across the Christian traditions to addres9 the challenges of... living out biblical faith In a changing world. We seek to draw on the lessons learned through nearly 40 years of community conflict. Both a Concem for the faithful understanding of the biblical text, and an OUorkIng of the misslon of God as Ihe reconciliation of all things in Christ, are critical in enabling Christians to challenge their communal loyaltles and engage with the work of peace building and c<)mrnunlty relallons. Contemporary Christianity (Northern Ireland} Limited is committed to help churches and lailh-based Communities engage with challenges of a rapidly changing Society. We work with a range of organisations across the Christian traditions and seek lo provide 8 relevant pro9ramme of activities. The benefits that flow from this purpose include challenging people of faith across Northem Ireland to think ab)ul their faith and its implications in their oommunilies. Contemporary Christianity provides a "8afe space" for conversations, whh might be more difficult to organlse on a church or denominational
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIANITY (NORTHERN IRELAND) LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 basis. Some of this work is done by the organisation and some is done by working in partnership with other organisations. Through this, the local Christian Communty Can be challenged, disturbed and encouraged to reflect theologallY on real issues and review their lifesty and practice. These benefits are evidenced through opportunities to open up and consider contemporary real-tlfe issues, which affect how people live out their faith in our divided communities. These benehts are advanced through a range of events, meetings and convers8bons organised lo challenge Chri8bans across our communities. The beneficiaTles of thls purpose are primafily those involved in church and communlty relations across N Ireland who are willing lo encourage engagement wrth these types of issues to enhance Ihelr citizenship. 8tru¢tur•, gov•rn•n¢• and managom•nl During 2024-25 we held five hybrid Board meetings and some Strategic planning 8es8ion8. We rofrosh our website, as a resource to promte engagem8nL and all our PS blogs are posted on the site. Our Memoranduffl and Artlcles ofAs8oclatlon were approved In November 2009. In October 2014, we registered with the Charlty Commission for North8m Ireland {NIC1005851. We have been a member of NICVA 8ince 2016. We are member8 of Evangelical Alliance. We communicate to our database of friends by emall, by our web$lte, and by social medla. Through the86, we have end8avouTed to malnlaln meanlngful contact. Alongside our publlc acknvltles. the Board has been d6v8bplng a work-plan for the nexl 2-3 year6 and thls has Involved di8CU88ions and neg0kn'atlon8 wlth 8everal partner org8nlsatlon8. En•urlng our work dèllv•rn our alms Vl8lon: We desire to see the Christian community in Ireland nurture a radlcal bibllcal faith In God, who In Jesus Chnst reconciles the world, restores human relationships and redeems all of Ilfe and creation. Ml¥slon: We are Gommltted to develop the knowledge and personal Skills needed among Chiislians and churches to serve their communities at Critlcal points of cultural contention, communal conflict and social chango, by becoming a place where they Can acces8 blbllc81 r080urces 2nd practlcal support. The trustees have paid due regard to 9uldance l$$ued by the Charty Commlsslon In deciding what activltie8 the charity should undertak8. The Board is so grateful lo God for the contlnued support of a faithful small group of fegular donors, who underwiite our work. We keep them Snfonned ol Ihe dlre¢tlon of travel as we develop a 2-3 year work-plan. We continue to be vigilant in effectlng economles and maintaining 8 reasonable cash flow and reserves. Achlevements and perfornianc We work entirety a8 a volunteer organisatoon and we are fortunate lo have a highly committed Board. We rent an office in the Inter-church Centre ofthe Irish Coundl of Churches, and we benefit from being located with them. We moved alongside them to the Belfast Cathedral Centre, in Oonegall Street, Belfa81 in December 2024.
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIANITY (NORTHERN IRELAND) LIMITED TRUSTEES'.REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Convers•tlon Recognising that our ECONI roots" were p80ple with passion volunteering lo work tcgelher io Challenge the Ghurch, society and local political leaders, this approach has insplred occasional "conversations" on current and relevant topics. Our public event8 are branded as"In These Tlmes" events. One evening was held in Ulster University, Belfasl Campus on York Street. On 251h February 2025, we had an evenlng on Poveity -"Golng Beyond Benevolence.. W8 had a purposeful discussion around poverty, Ihe Programme for Government, and poverty Sn our communities and churches. Rev, David Campton then spoke on whal the Blble has to say about Poverty, which led lo an interesling time for dlscusslon. A recordlng of this event18 avallable on our wébslt&. Publication of . .PS... blogs was our most regular activity for engagement over the year. Since January 2025 we moved from TWO 2 a month lo weekly PS.. Blogs. We are grateful to 8 wlde range of writers who make th15 possible. Each blog was on 8 topical theme and there has been an Increase In the numbor ol readons ad w8 sèek lo 'Engage, Provoke and D18CUS8.' otIN9r A¢tlvllles'. We hosted monthly meellngs of the Churches Inlliallve Group (C.l.G) and welcomèd some new members lo that group. W8 have worked In partnershlp wlth other organlsatlons and Evangelical Aillance INI) in th8 Coalltion of Chrlsdan Voices agalnst Povety. CommunlcatSons: We rely heavlty on e-communlcations as the only cost-effectfvè way of Infomilng and dls88minalion of informallon and nodce of events to our supporter8 and wSd8r contacts. Emall.. Web8ite'. We hav8 F8cet)ook 80clal medla ConnecOn$.
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIANITY (NORTHERN IRELAND) LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Flnanclal rovl•w The Board 1$ $0 grateful to God for the continued support ol a lailhful small group of re9ular donors. We are encouraglng new supporters to help us wlth a small monthty donation. R•servo8 pollcy It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds, which have not been designated for a specffic use, should be maintained at a level equivalènt to betsveen three and srx month's expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in fvnding, they will be able to continue the charity's current activities while conslderation 1$ given to ways in whh additional fvnds may be raised. Th1$ level of reseNe$ has been maintalned throughout th8 year. Chang•8 to tho Board Dlrectorn Mr J McGrath stepped down from the Board on 11th Septembor 2024. Rl•k Aknn•g•ment Th8 trustee8 hav8 a8SeS88d th8 malor risk8 to which th8 charfty Is exposed and are sall8fled that 8y8tem is in place lo mitigate exposure to the major nskB. Refor•nc• and admlnl¥trntlv• dotall• Company regl8lration number Charity registration number. NI 37038 NIC 100585 Regislered Office.. Inter Church Centre 8elfa$t Calhedral Centre Donegall Street Belfast BT12HB
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIANITY (NORTHERN IRELAND) LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Structurei governance and management The charity is a company limited by guarantee. The trusts8s, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law. and who seDMd during the y8ar and up to the date of signature of the financial slalements were.. Mr S Adams Ms C Bollaert Mr J Currie Rev Dr M Ihhite-Dundas Rav Dr N Hamllton OBE Dr J Kyle Mr J MeGralh until 11th September 2024 Dr L Whltten Mr P Crory The Trustee8' report was approved by tha Board of Tru$lee8. Mr S Ad•m• Trustee Dated.. 4th November 2025 R•v Dr N Hamlllon Trustee Dated.. 41h November 2025
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIANITY (NORTHERN IRELAND) LIMITED STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ststoment of TN8te•8' R••pon8ibllltl The twstees Idireclors of the company for the purp05e5 of company law) are responsible for preparing th8 tfUStees' report and financial statement5 in accoidance with applicable law and regulation5. Company law requir8s th8 trustees lo prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees hav& elected to pr8pare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under the relevant legislation, the trustees musl not approve the financial slatem8nts unless they are sab'sfied Ihatthey giv& a true and fair view ofthe state ofaffairs of the company and ofthe net movement in fund8 for that period. In preparing these financial stalemenls, the trustees are required lo.. 8elect 8uil8ble accountlng polScle8 and then apply them conslslently., make judgementg and estimate8 that are reasonable and yudent., and prepare the financial stalemenl8 on the going concern basi8 unle86 It 18 inapproprialo lo presumè that th8 company will ¢ontinue on that basls. The trustees are responslble for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and di$closg Wlth reasonable accuracy al any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the applicable law and regulalions. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking roa8onabla stops for tho prevonlion and detection of froud and other irregularities.