REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: N1623523 (Northern Ireland)
REGISTERED cHAR￿y IYUMBER: 100981
Report of the Trustees and
Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
for
The Journey Church
(A Company Lixnited by Guarantee)
Mccleary & Company Ltd
Chartered Accountants
Garvey Studios
14 Longston¢ Street
Lisbum
Co. Antrim
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The Journey Church
Contents of the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balanee Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
9 to 15
Detailed Statement of Finaneial Activities
16 to 17

The Journey Church
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2023
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their
report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. The trustees have
adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AIYD ACTtvrrIES
Objeetives and aims
The charity aims to teach the values outlined within the Bible to better improve people's lives and give them
an opportunity to put their trust in God. The charity atms to provide a regular place of worship with a seme
of community and belonging for its people. It also provides activities for Children and young children.
The charity airns to work locally with all sections of the community, building relationships, sharing and
demonstrating the love of God. The charity is currently partnering with an organisation called Christians
Against Pov¢rty (CAP) in order to educate the local community in how to organize their finances and &ssist
those in debt or with financial problems.
All these activities are run by volunteers, apart from the church teaching and pastoral care. The church
currently employs A￿on Molesky &8 a temporary part time pastor within the organisation. The charity also
has a part-time worship and music coordinator, training and equipping others in the area of leading worship
and playing instruments. The charity also employs a part time administrator to assist with the administration
of the church and to provide support to the leadership team in leading the church and caring for people.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
Our partnership with Links Counselling continues to grow and. in line with planning pemjission, we
constructed four new counselling rooms,office space and new youth facilities in part of our buildings. This
allows us to expand our overall reach as a church into the community with services to change lives.
Our Happy Days soft play venture has been another amazing way to connect with the local community. We
are able to offer free spaces to disadvantaged families and have seen a number of people connect with the
church as a result of this venture.
The charity also supports a number of overseas mission projects including a family working in Italy and an
education program in Kenya. The charity also supports missionaries in Spain, Serbi4 Mexico and Republic
of Ireland.
The charity aimed to have over l 00 regular attendees added to worship services each week. Attendance has
increased in the past year and the charity continues to improve its excellent facilities.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial review
The charity has a healthy cash flow and has no outstanding debts. The majority of the charity's income
comes through donations from church members. A sizable amount of the charities money is set aside for
local compassion work and overse&s mission work. The charity has also received sorne grant funding from
trusts that appreciate the positive impact the charity is having in the heart of their local community-
FUTURE PLANS
The charity is keen to expand its Work in the heart of the local community. As well ￿ conttnuing to develop
the work of Happy Days and helping links counselling we also intend to pursue other ways of making a
positive impact in our local area.
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The Journey Church
Report of the Trustee5
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMEIYT
Governing document
The three trustees also act as directors for the charity. The charity has a joint leadership team made up of the
three directors. They each have equal responsibility, authority and power in decision-making. When a
unanimous decision cannot be made a majority decision is reached. Within the context of the journey church
these three directors serve as leaders and are responsible for all decision-making along with the wider church
leadership team.
The Journey Church has a memorandum and articles of association, the charity is consti￿ted as a limited
company by guarantee.
All trustees must pass strict criterii they must be above reproach, have a good reputation and be responsible
with money. An unanimous decision must be reached by old trustees when appointing new trustees.
All risks posed to the charity are covered by professional indemnity insurance. All appropriate procedures
and systems are in place to ensure that insurance policies criteria are aIways complied with. The charity has
a safeguarding policy in place for working with children and vulnerable adults. All volunteers within the
charity are appropriately vetted.
REFEREIYCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
N1623523 (Northern Ireland)
Registered Charity number
100981
Registered office
Journey Church
Unit 3B Moira Road Retail Park
45 Moira Road
Lisburn
Co. Antrim
BT28 IRH
Trustees
Gary Francis Bolton Pastor (resigned 8.11.22)
Mr Samuel Joseph Bittle Building Contractor
Mr Matthew John Kennedy Builder
Mr Neil McLcese (appointed 9.9.22)
Independent Examiner
John Mccleary FCA
Mccleary & Company Ltd
Chartered Accountants
Garvey Studios
14 Longstone Street
Lisbum
Co. Antrim
BT28 ITP
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The Journey Church
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
REFERENCE AIYD ADmINIsTRAT￿E DETAILS
Solicitors
Maccorkell Legal
Garvey Studios
8-1 O Longstone Street
Lisburn
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Approved by order of the board of trustees on 13 December 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
Mr Samuel Joseph Bittle - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
The Journey Church
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2023, which are set out on pages six to
fifteen.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees (and also tlie directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for
independent examination, it is my responsibility to=
examine the accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for
Northern Ireland under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
state whether particular matfrrs have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under Section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination
was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under Section 65(9){b) of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accounting
records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included
consideration of any unusual items or disclosures ftn the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as
charity tru5t¢es conceming any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe..
That accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the Companies
Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
That there is further infonnation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's ststement
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I
can confinn that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in Ireland which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the rnatters ( l ) to (4) listed above and,
in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no
matters that require drawing to your attention.
John Mccleary FCA
Mccleary & Company Ltd
Chartered Accountants
Garvey Studios
14 Longstone Street
Lisburn
Co. Antrim
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
The Journey Chureh
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13 December 2023
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The Journey Church
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Period
1.7.21
to
31.3.22
Total
funds
Year Ended
31.3.23
TotaI
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
INCOME APAD ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
109,553
379,225
488,778
155,201
Other income
91
5,591
5,682
12,406
Total
109,644
384,816
494,460
167,607
EXPENDrruRE ON
Charitable activities
Direct costs
Support costs
65,344
49,940
54,597
3,352
119,941
53,292
88,742
45,664
Total
115,284
57,949
173,233
134,406
NET INCOME/(EXPEIYDITURE)
Transfers between funds
(5,640)
326,961
326,867
(326,961)
321,227
33,201
Net movement in funds
321,321
(94)
321,227
33,201
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
335,083
8,749
343,832
310,631
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
656,404
8.655
665,059
343,832
The notes forni part of these financial statements
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The Journey Church
Balance Sheet
31 March 2023
31.3.23
Total
funds
31.3.22
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible &8sets
596,309
596,309
273,605
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
60,593
1,126
7,528
61,719
7,528
63,294
8,748
60,593
8,654
69,247
72,042
CREDrroRS
Amounts falltng due within one year
(497)
(497)
(1,815)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
60,096
8,654
68,750
70,227
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
656,405
8,654
665,059
343,832
NET ASSETS
656,405
8,654
665,059
343,832
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
656,405
8.654
335,083
8,749
TOTAL FUNDS
665,059
343,832
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006
for the year ended 31 March 2023.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended
31 March 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a)
ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387
of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable
company as at the end of each fmancial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in
accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which othenvis¢ comply with the
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the
charitable company.
The notes fomi part of these financial statements
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The Journey Chureh
Balance Sheet- continued
31 March 2023
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with thc provisions applicable to charitable
companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
13 December 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:
Mr Samuel Joseph Bittle - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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The Journey Church
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102,
have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by
Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS
102) (effective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements
have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to
Ihe funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabililies are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation
committing the charity lo that expenditure, it 15 probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be
required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is
accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headtngs that aggregate all cost
related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been
allocated to activities on a b&8is consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its
estimated useful life.
Improvements to property
Fixtures and fittings
l O % on reducing balance
15 % on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund aeeounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restriction5 arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular re5tiicted
purposes.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to
the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activitie5 in the
period to which they relate.
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The Journey Church
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Period
1.7.21
to
31.3.22
Year Ended
31.3.23
Donations
Gift aid
Grants
120,764
33,662
334,352
98,968
20,368
35,865
488,778
155,201
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows..
Period
1.7.21
to
31.3.22
Year Ended
31.3.23
House of Vic-Ryn Trust Limited
Govemment Grants - CJRS
TBF Thompson
Grace Trust
Other grants
Willats Trust
SMB Trust
Lottery Fund
Walter Watson Trust
Bishop Radford Trust
LCF Trust
125,000
9,949
5.000
2,000
7,416
7,000
1,500
20,000
750
14,901
7,000
1,701
40,000
1.000
2,000
125,000
334,352
35.865
IYET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(¢rediting)=
Period
1.7.21
to
31.3.22
Year Ended
31.3.23
Depreciation - owned assets
28.541
22,952
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The Journey Church
Notes to the Financial Statements - contÉnued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
TRUSTEES, REIIIUNEIi4TION AND BENEFITS
Period
1.7.21
to
31.3.22
Year Ended
31.3.23
Trustees, salaries
Trustees, pensions paid
20,964
1,677
25,065
2,134
22,641
27,199
Trustees, expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2023 nor for the period ended
31 March 2022.
STAFF COSTS
The average tnonthly number of employees during the year was as follows..
Period
1.7.21
to
31.3.22
Year Ended
31.3.23
Management & Admin
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
col￿ARATIVEs FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
funds
Total
funds
NCOME AND ENDowl¥￿NTs FROM
Donations and legacies
89.221
65,980
155,201
Other income
11,000
1,406
12,406
Total
100,221
67,386
167,607
EXPEND￿uRE ON
Charitable activities
Direct costs
Support costs
60,327
45,605
28,415
59
88.742
45.664
Total
105.932
28,474
134,406
IYET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Transfers betTrveen funds
(5,711)
110,738
38,912
(110.738)
33,201
Pagell
continued...

The Journey Church
Notes to the Financial Ststements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
COMPAII4TIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
funds
Total
funds
Net movement in funds
105,027
(71,826)
33,201
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
230,056
80,575
310,631
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
335,083
8,749
343,832
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Improvements
to
propety
Fixtures
and
fittings
Freehold
propety
Totals
COST
At l April 2022
Additions
326,659
38,839
1,245
365,498
351,245
350,000
At 31 March 2023
350,000
326,659
40.084
716,743
DEPRECL4TION
At l April 2022
Charge for year
75,726
25,094
16,167
3,447
91,893
28,541
At 31 March 2023
100,820
19,614
120,434
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2023
350.000
225,839
20,470
596,309
At 31 March 2022
250,933
22,672
273,605
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The Journey Church
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2023
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.23
31.3.22
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
40,352
21,367
53,863
9,431
61.719
63,294
CREDrroRS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE W￿H1N ONE YEAR
31.3.23
31.3.22
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note l O)
Social security and other taxes
Pension account
333
1,268
214
475
22
497
1,815
10. LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below..
31.3.23
31.3.22
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank overdrafts
333
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31.3.23
At 1.4.22
Unrestricted funds
General fund
335,083
(5,639)
326,961
656,405
Restricted funds
Missionary Projects
Elisha (Building Project)
NHS Meals
Lirkks
Artlife
Illuminate
Gary Bolton Leaving / New
International
Happy Market Days
(15,775)
350,302
15.775
(350,000)
(128)
2,564
128
5,100
2,866
5,100
(572)
(1,120)
572
163
957
(6,657)
688
6,657
688
8,749
326.866
(326,961)
8,654
TOTAL FUNDS
343,832
321,227
665,059
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The Journey Church
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
ii.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
109,644
(115,283)
(5,639)
Restrieted funds
Missionary Projects
Elisha (Building Project)
Cafe/Soft Play
Links
Artlife
Illuminate
Gary Bolton Leaving /New
International
Happy Market Days
14,680
353,333
7,000
695
1,701
3,120
(30,455)
(3,031)
(7,000)
(695)
(2,273)
(4,240)
(15,775)
350,302
{572)
(1,120)
3,343
944
(10,000)
(256)
(6,657)
688
384,816
(57,950)
326,866
TOTAL FUNDS
494,460
(173,233)
321,227
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31.3.22
At 1.7.21
Unrestrieted funds
General fund
230,056
(5.711)
110,738
335,083
Restricted funds
Missionary Projects
Elisha (Building Project)
Cafelsoft Play
NHS Meals
Links
Illuminate
(11,643)
2,564
47,034
11,643
2,564
75,347
128
5,100
(122,381)
128
5,100
957
957
80,575
38,912
(110,738)
8.749
TOTAL FUNDS
310,631
33,201
343,832
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The Journey Church
Notes to the Financial Statements - eontinued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
11.
MOVEIVIENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrieted funds
General fund
100,221
(105,932)
(5,711)
Restricted funds
Missionary Projects
Elisha (Building Project)
Cafe/Soft Play
Li[￿S
Illuminate
11,877
3,000
50,602
500
1,407
(23,520)
(436)
(3,568)
(500)
(450)
(11,643)
2,564
47,034
957
67,386
(28,474)
38,912
TOTAL FUNDS
167,607
(134,406)
33,201
12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Gross wages (£20.964) and pension contributions (£1,677) were paid to Gary Bolton during the
course of the period for his role as Pastor.
Gary Bolton was a trustee of the Charity during the
period. £1 0,000 was donated to Gary Bolton on leaving his role as Pastor to go towards his new role
with the charity New International.
Happy Days Lisburn Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Journey Church. At 31 Mar¢h 2023
£40,350 was owed to The Journey Church by Happy Days Lisburn Ltd (2022- £53,863)
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The Journey Chureh
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Period
1.7.21
to
31.3.22
Year Ended
31.3.23
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legaeies
Donations
Gift aid
Grants
120,764
33,662
334,352
98,968
20,368
35,865
488,778
155,201
Other income
Other income
5,682
12,406
Totsl incoming resources
494,460
167,607
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Trustees, salaries
Trustees, pensions paid
Wages
Pensions
Charitable & missionary donations
Hospitality
Outreach material
Event expenses
Sundries
Travel expenses
Speaker costs
20,964
1,677
23,927
1,277
51,222
444
579
5.917
4,905
591
8,438
25,065
2,134
26,045
1,762
28.043
1,087
97
849
2,550
810
300
119,941
88,742
Support costs
Finance
Bank charges
330
167
Other
Establishment costs
Office cxp¢nses
Carried fonvard
9.860
8,730
18,590
15.251
5.752
21.003
This page does not forni part of the statutory financial ststements
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The Journey Church
Detailed Statement of Finanei21 Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Period
1.7.21
to
31.3.22
Year Ended
31.3.23
Other
Brought forward
Improvements to propety depreciation
Fixtures and fittings depreciation
18,590
25,093
3,448
21,003
20,346
2,607
47,131
43,956
Governance costs
Accountancy and legaI fees
5,831
1,541
Total resources expended
173,233
134,406
Net income
321,227
33,201
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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