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An Invitation To Love Jesus
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year Ended J l December 2022

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Contents (continued)
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees, Report
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Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
Independent Examiner's Report
Statetnent of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Reference and Administrative Details
Truslees
Mrs Pauline O'Kane, Chairper50n
Mrs Bridget Madden, Treasurer
Mrs Marie Madden. Treasurer
Mr Colum Donaghy. Treasurer
Mrs Oonaoh Donaghy. Secretary
Mrs Agatha McKay. Committee Member
Mrs Geraldine Rushe. Vice Chairperson
Mrs Anne Foster, Committee Member
Mrs Aine Mohoric, A5515tant Secretary
Mrs Heather John, Committee Member
Mrs Michelle Liddle, Committee Member
Mrs Margaret Gallagher, Committee Member
Mrs Bridget Madden, Treasurer
Mrs Marie Madden, Treasurer
Mr Colum Donaghy, Treasurer
Key Management Team
Charity Registration Number
101422
Principal orrice
46 James Street
Cook5town
Co. TyTone
BT80 8LT
Independent Examiner
McKeague Morgan & Company
27 College Gardens
Belfast
BT9 6BS
Bankers
Danske Bank
PO Box 18)
Donegall Square West
Belfasl
BTI 6JS
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Trustees, Report
The trustees present the annual report touether with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31
December 2022.
Objectives and activities
Public benefit
The principal objective of the charity is the advancement of religion. The public benefits of the charity are..
l. The prevention or relief of poverty
2. The advancement of religion
3. To promote healthy recreation and education in equestrian sport
4. Other chariiable purposes
The Trustees confirm that the charity has complied with the public interest statutory guidance issued under
section 4 of the Charities (Northern Ireland) Act 2008.
Review of activities, achievements and performance
Activities
Our doors are open to all denominations. We primarily offer a place of Prayer and Retreat for all. We offer
organised times of retreat and private retreat. We provide a listening ear to those experiencing difficulty or
trauma in their lives and support them in whatever way possible. We refer those who we cannot assist to the
relevant agencies and offer help and sUPPOrt when necessarv. We have an open prayer room and weekly prayer
meeting in the House of Prayer. We have set up other House5 of Prayer throughout the world and continue to
make these fit for purpose as and when fund5 allow. We publish and print a monthly newsletter for anyone
wishing to receive it in UK, Ireland and Europe. A three monthly edition is sent out to the rest of the world. We
further seek to promote Chrisiianity through our music ministy who perfom). at least every two weeks, at
Church services. These services have no fee attached. We reach out to the young within our community and
provide a soup kitchen at weekends which promoies Christian values to the youiig by our example. Soup, tea
and coffee are available at no charge and we are also there to assist the youth with other problems which they
may encounter after a nighi out. We also reach out and seek to relieve the suffering of others through street
collections for 'The Forgotten Poor,. We operate this along the guidance of the Bible to 'feed the hungry, clothe
the naked and give the thirsty a drink. and try to reach out to those who are not being helped by the larger
charities, specifically those who are forgotten. As we all work on a voluntary basis one hundred per cent of all
donations given to 'The Forgotten Poor, go directly to the cause. We have a charity, shop selling used clothes,
footwear etc and sell these at lower prices than other shops. We have our equesirian centre up and running and
are fulfilling our objectives of promoting healthy recreation and education in equesirian sport.
Performance
In this year from l January 202? to 31 December ?0?2 the charity ha5 been able to return to a somewhat nomial
setting following the liftinu of Covid restrictions in February ?092. We once again welcotned all to take part in
our community prayers, days of prayer and weekly prayer meeting. We had begun live streaming of the prayers
and follo￿.ing the lifting of restrictions we have continued with this. thereby making our prayer times acce55ible
to those who cannot be here in person. We set out below how we met our objectives in this financial year..
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The prevention or relief of poverty
We have continued with the sponsorship of two Indian children thus enabling them to continue with their
education. We have also given small grants to various projects. We continue to try and reach those who do not
benefit from the help of the larger charities and concentrate on the immediafr effects of hunger. We organise
special collection5 for the Forgotten Poor monthly. We continued to make specific donation5 to religious
individuals in poor overseas countries.
To promote healthy recreation and edueation in equestrian sport
The charity owns and runs a property used as a cross community recreational equestrian centre. To further our
objective of promotion of religion we show Christian values by our care of those availing of lessons: voluntary
stable helpers, and general volunteers. To enable those, who may not ordinarily be able to afford to progress in
the sport, the centre will provide transport. ponies and horses so that they may take part in eventing,
competitions and shows. We also will reach out to people with autism and learning disabilities and provide for
them a caring. loving. welcoming and therapeutic means of recrealion. Within the equestrian centre we contlnue
to complete construction of a Prayer Room which will be open to all as a place of prayer and quiet reflection.
All, if any. profits will be used directly by the charity to aid in the fuifilment of all our objectives. The centre
continues to meet its objectives.
The advancement of religion
The year of 2022 saw the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions. OUT community prayers, prayer meetings and days of
prayer have returned to normal and we Continue to live stream these times of prayer. We have seen at least a
50/0 increase in people visiting the House and availing of the prayer room, especially for solitary prayer.
Throughout the year ￿'e continue to man ielephones and take prayer requests. We coiitinue to deal with a steady
request for devotional items and prayers.
Other charitable purposes
The music ministry at the House of Prayer continues to be in high demand for Church services and bring their
ministry to our local Church on a fortnightly basis. They also bring. on request. their ministy to outlying
Church services such as special days of prayer. funerals and weddings. A worship event was held by them at
Saint Joseph Equestrian Centre on 29 May 2022 and was well attended. They attended The Rally for Life in
Dublin on 2 June 2022, Aghagallon Chapel Advent Service Sunday 27 Novetnber as well a5 Communion and
Confirniations services for the local inteurated school Phoenix. They were also invited to play at the Women's
Aid Carol Service. on Tuesday 6th Decetnber. which is h05ted by the Church forums and attended by several
ministers of various denominations. SonliJt held the annual Christmas concert here at the House on 18
December 202? SonliJt music mini5ty continues to be a valuable mean5 of Promoting our charity at the
House of Prayer and in local Churches.
Financial review
The Statement of Financial Activities is set out on page 8 of the accounts. Total Income increased from
£485,388 in 2021 to £904.J08 in 2022. The total income in 2022 included endownent income totalling
£406,210. From these monies. £340.000 was used to purchase its premises in Cookstoivn with the remainder
used to renovate ¢haril}' premises. Fixed assets are detailed in note I I to the accounts. Expenditure on charitable
activities rose from £418,160 10 £534,981. The increase ITJ expenses can largely be attributed to increases in the
costs of repairs, equesirian activities, wages and motor expenses. The deficit can be attributed to the increase in
repair works carried out and also a SI￿lfICant increase in the depreciation charge. The trustees are of the opinion
that the results for the year are satisfaclory and put our charity in a position to expand its activities in the coming
year.
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Policy on reserves
The Charity has no fornial policy on reserves. It creaies reserves as required for specific projects. If funds were
materially in deficit at any time steps would be taken to eliminate the deficit, nonnally by a special appeal to
existing donors.
Structure, governanee and management
An Invitation to Love Jesus is a charity constituied by a Trust Deed and is recognised as a charlty by the Inland
Revenue, number XiL?1806 and by the Charity Commission (Nl). number NIC 101422 .
Our constitution requires we have 12 trustees and 12 remain in office with no new elections Lgking place. All the
committee members of the charity are from within the charity and take part in decisions being made for the day
to day running of the charity.
All trustees are given guidelines on their responsibilities and on how meetings are to be conducted. These
guidelines are in ￿Titten fomi and each of the trustees have a copy. Training is by active work within the
committee and all overseen by the Chairperson.
Recruitment and appointment of iruslees
The twelve trustees remained the same as in 2021 and no new elections m-.ere made. The trustees are re-elected
annually and there is no limit on the number of tenns which may be served. The trustees and positions of
trustees are elected as part of the Annual General Meeting and three of the positions were reassigned.
All long terni members of An Invitation to Love Jesus. who are over the a?e of 18 and have over four years of
voluntary Service within the charity are eligible to be trustees. Each prospective member wishing to join the
charity serve5 for a probation year to a55ess their commitment and if suitable then is invited to join as a charity
member. The trustees and positions of trustees are elected as part olthe Annual General Meeting.
Pay and remuneration of trustees
No pay or remuneration is given to trustees. All are voluntary.
Organisational Structure
The trustees are responsible for the day-tfrday management of the charity.
Trustees are responsible for making decisions on matter5 01 day to day running of the charity, future projects
and all matter5 of concern to the charity. The trustees a150 make decisions on ho￿ funds are allocated and on
bills to be paid.
The trustee5 meet each Tuesday night. In 2022 the trustees met 47 times during the year.
Some of these meetings continue to be part virtual. The average attendance was 80 %.
Decision making policy
The day to day financial managemenl is conducted by the three joint treasurers who report weekly to the full
board of trustees. The spiritual work of the charity is conducted by the full board of trustees.
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Risk management
The Trustees review the major risks which the charity faces and believe that the policy on reserves, as stated
above. provides sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Trustees examine business and other
operational risks faced by the charity and confllm that systems to monitor and mitigate significant risks are in
place. Risks considered on annual basis.
Plans for future periods
The charity fully intends to continue to meet its objectives in the future. by whatever means possible. We will
continue to stream Prayers and Prayer Meetings and to further Sonlitsht music miTJiStry in the enhancement of
our services.
It continues to have specific plans to expand its ouireach to young people by continuing to develop the
equestrian centre within the existing House of Prayer. Thls equesirian centre provides extra funds by offering its
facilities to the general public. We will continue to expand the equestrian centre activities by preparing students
for competitions.
The trustees, report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 27 October 2023 and signed on its behalf by..
Mrs Bridget Madden
Trustee
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Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees. report and the financial statement5 in accordance with the
United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generdlly Accepted Accounting Practice) and
applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of
resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to=
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charitie5 SORP-
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent-
state whether applicable accouniing standards have been followed. subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial $￿teMentS- and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounling records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any
time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015,
and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity
and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the mainlenance and integrity of the corporate and fmancial inforniation
included on the chariiable companv's website. Legislation governing the prepardtion and dissemination of
financial statements may differ from legislalion in other jurisdictions.
Approved by the trustees of the charity on 27 October 202J and signed on its behalf by".
Do¢uS*ned by.
W6STY49￿[Y4sN...
Mrs Bridget Madden
Trustee