The Journey Church Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purpose5 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). ORIECTIVES AND ACTIvrriES 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 aims to provide a regular place of worship with a sense of community and belonging for its people. It also provides activities for children and young children. The charity aims 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 Povety (CAP) in order to educate the local community in how to organize their finances and assist 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 Aaron Molesky as 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 &8sist with the administration of the church and to provide support to the leadership team in leading the church and caring for people. ACHIEVEMEIYT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities Our partnership with Links Counselling continue5 to grow and, in line with planning pennission, we constructed four new counselling rooms,office space and new youth facilities in part of our buildings. This aIlows 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 Keny& The charity also supports missionaries in Spain. Serbi4 Mexico and Republi of Ireland, The charity aimed to have over 100 regular attendees added to worship services each week. Attendance has increased in th¢ past year and the charity continues to improve its excellent facilities. FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial revieiv The charity has a healthy cash flow and has no outstanding debts. The majority of the charity's income omes through donations from church members. A sizable amount of the charities money is Set aside for local compassion work and overseas mission work. The charity has also received some grant funding from trusts that appreciate the positive impact the charity is having in the heart of their local cornmunity. FUTURE PLANS The charity is keen to expand its work in the heart of the local community. As well as continuing 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. Page I The Journey Church Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The three trustees also act as directors for the charity. The charity has a joint leadership team made up of the three director5. They each have equal responsibility, authority and power in decision-making. When a unanimous deciston cannot be made a majority decision is reached. Within the context of the journey church these three directors serve &8 leaders and are responsible for all decision-making along with the wider church leadership tearn. The Joumey Church has a memorandum and articles of association, the charity is constituted as a limited company by guarantee. All trustees must pass strict criteria, 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 always 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. REFERENCE AIYD 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 McLeese (appointed 9.9.22) Independent Examiner John Mccleary FCA Mccleary & Company Ltd Chartered Accountants Garvey Studios 14 Longstone Street Lisbum Co. Antrim BT28 1 TP Page 2 The Journey Church Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTII4TIVE DETAILS Solicitors MacCork¢ll Legal Garvey Studios 8-1 O Longstone Street Lisburn BT28 ITP Approved by order of the board of trustees on 13 December 2023 and signed on its behalf by: Mr Samuel Joseph Bittle - Trustee Page 3