Nl Charities Commission Registration number- 101553 DUNLUCE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP IFORMERLY PORTRUSH CHRISTIAN TRUST) Registered Charity Trustees. report and financlal statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
Dunluce Christian Fellowship (Fornierly Portrush Christian Trust) Registered Charity Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024 Contents Pag• Trustees, Report Indep8nd8nt Exatymner's ReFKJrt to the Trustees of Dunluce Christian Fellowship (Fomierty Portrush Christian Trust) on the Unaudited Financial Statements statement of Financtal ActÉvities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements
Dunluce Christian Fellowship <F0mrIY Portrush Christian Trust)) Registered Charity For the year ended 31 December 2024 Trustees during the year Mr David Brown Mr Colin Glass Mr Stephen Richards Treasurer Mr David Brown Charity number NIC101553 Registered address 41 Bumquarter Road Baltymoney Co. Antsim N. Ireland BT53 7DL Accountants David Mcmullan & Co Ltd Chartered Accounlants Kenver House 1 Baltykenver Road Stranocum Ballymoney Co. Antnm N. Ireland BT53 8PZ Bankers Santander 2 Tnton Squaie Regent's Place London NW13AN
Dunluce Christian Fellowship (Fomierly Portrush Christian Trust) Registered Charity For the year ended 31 December 2024 The Trustees. report The Trustees of the charity, wesent their report together with the financial statements atxl independent accountants rewrt of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. Objectives and Activities Objects and aims The purpose of Dunluce Christian Fellowship (FoTmeFly Portrush Chrisb'an Trust) is lo promote the Christian faith by using the Scheduled Propety as a centre for instrudion of young people and adutts in the Christian faith and demonstration of the Christian way of life and to encourage Christians to grow in their faith and in connection with said activities to organise such classes, leciures, seminar meeth'ngs and pSaygroups or other events as they may deem appropriate for these ends to obtain such permission as may be required by any public or government body in relatson to said adivrties. Objectives and activities The Trust operates out of a building owned by the Trustees at Dun Avenue Portrush which is the meets'ng place of Dunluce Christian Fellowship The meeb'ngs and a(Aivtbes of the church are open to all. In connection with the church there is a Sunday School open to all children and also youth meeb'ngs run from October to April each year open to all children of primary school age. There is aLso a mothers and toddlers group which meets regularly in the building and is open to all motheB and tCKldlers living in the victnty. In association wÉth this there are special Children's days. The church also rurts an annual community Carol Service and organises regular meetings for intemational students studying at the Universty of Ulster. The church co-operates with other fellowships in the use of the building in connection with church outirwJs etc. There are also rwJulai Irish dancing ctasses hekj in the buikling which are open to all in the communty. Public Benefit The public benefits which flow ftom the religious purpose set out ave include: the increased understanding of tha Christian faÉth among those to whom the charity reaches out, and the evidence of lives touched and indeed transformed thereby.. the practical support which those in the fellowship seek to provide to those who are in need 01 under pressure in different ways, and the promoknon of community cohesion in terms of the community and CfOSS-community events organised by the Fellowship. These benefits can be demonstrated by the involvement of varying numbers of young aple from the vicinity in activikn&s organised by the Fellowship, and the fact that these young people come from different solial backgrounds and from both sections of the Northern Ireland community. Young peoples, meetings are hekl in each year from October through to April. The Scheduled Property is used foi other activities in the community e.g. CEF public meetings, and a mothers and toddlers group. The Fellowship also organises meetings at regular intetvals for intemational students studying at Ulster University, which helps to forge links among students of different nationafrties. The Fellowship also engages with the aduN population of the local area, who are welcome at all of our meetings. There is an annual communty Carol Service which is well supwrted by the local communty. Dunluce Christian Fellowship keeps up strong pastoral contacts wth many in the local community and especialty with those who are experiencing difficu rsonal cirCutances. There is no harm which we can envisage being Caused directly or indirectly by any of the activities carried on. Current Child Protection requirements are at all times adhered to. The charity's beneficiaries are young people and aduRs in the North Coast Triangle area of Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine, (the area of benefit). There are no private beneffts flowing from the purpose. The Trustees are satisfied that the Charity has achieved its objectives in the year uThJer review. Trustees The Charity is govemed by its Trust Deed.
Dunluce Christian Fellowship IFornierly Portrush Christian Trust) Registered Charlty For the year ended 31 December 2024 The Trustees. report (Continued) The Trustees who seNed during the year are as stated below: Mr Colin Glass Mr Stephen Richards Mr David Brown Trustees are apFointed in accordance wth the Trust Deed. Trustees have assessed major risks to which the Charity is exposed. in particular those related to the operath'ons and finances, and are satisfied that systems are in place to miligate exposure. Achievements and Perfonnance Total incoming resources for the year amounted to £14.298 (2023 - £13.798) and after deducting total resources exFended of £13,119 (2023- £11,382) net incorrllrKJ resources amounted to £1,180 (2023 net incoming resources £2,326). At the year end, unrestncted funds amounted to £102,683 (2022 £101.503). All resources received and expended are treated as unrestricted funds. ststement of Trustees. Responsibilities The Trustees are responsible for epar1 the Trustees. Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance wtth applicable law and United Kir¥Jdom Accounting Slandards, including Financial ReFX)rting standard 102: The Financial Reporting Standard aprAicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generalty Accepted Accounkn'ng Practice). Charity Legislation requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which gtve a true and fair view of the affairs of the charity and the incoming resources and applicats'on of the resources. including the net income or expenditure, of the charity for the year. In prepanng these financial statements, the Trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and th8n aptAy them consist8ntty" observe the methods and pnnciples in the Chartbes SORP make judgements arKI esb'mates that are reasonable and prudent,. state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements", Prepare the financial statements on a going concem basis unless rt is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operab'on. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting rerdS which disclose wrth reasonable accuracy at any bme the financial posikn.on of the chantable Charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charity's SORP. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets ofthe Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps forthe prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularits"es. O l October 2025 and signed on its behalf by., This reFQrt was approved by the Trustees on Mr David Brown Trustee
Dunluce Christian Fellowship (Fomerly Portrush Christian Trust) Registered Charity For the year ended 31 December 2024 Independent Examinerfs Reportto the Trustees of Dunluce Christian Fellowship (Fornierfy Portrush Christian Trusll I report to the Trustees on my exarrination of the finan(?al statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, Balance Sheet and related notes, which are set out on pages 5 to 9. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in thr preparation is applicab law and the Financial ReFX)rting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (8ffective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)). Respective responsibilities of trustees and independent examiner As explained more fully in the Trustees. RetM)rt set out on pages 2 3. the trustees are responsible for the preparation ofthe financial statements and for b8ing satisfied that they gtve a true and fair view. The Trustees of the Charity being resp)nsible for the preparation of the financial statements: consider that an audit is not required for this year. Having satisfied myself that the charity does not require an audrt and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to., examine the financial statements under section 65 ofthe Charities Act 2008. followthe procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) ofthe Charth'es Act 2008. State whether parbcular matters have come lo my attention. Basis of independent examinefs report I have examined your charity financial statements as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accoidance wtth the general directions given by the Chartty Commission for Northern Ireland under secb'on 65(9)(b) of the Chartties Act. The examination included a review ofthe accounting records kept by the charty and a cornparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual Tten or disclosures in the financial stalements, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. My ro 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 wrth the Chartbes Act. - that the finan(ial statements do not accord with those accounts'ng records.. that the financial statements do not comply with the accounb'ng ruirements, methS and principles of the Charikn'es Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to chattties weparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Repotting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of IrelarKI" and - that there is further information needed for a piop8r understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiners statement I have completed my exan¥nation and have no concerns in respect of the matters listed above and, in connect'on qth following the Directions of the Charity Comrrission for Northern Ireland. I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. David Mcmullan & Co Ltd Chartered Accountants 24th September 2024 Kenver House 1 Ballykenver Road Stranocum Baltymoney Co. Antrim BT53 8PZ
Dunlu¢e Christian Fellowship (Formerly Portrush Christian Trust) Registered Charity Forthe yearended 31 December 2024 Statement of Financial Activities 2024 2024 2024 2023 Notes Unrestrictèd Restricted Total Total Incomin resources I nc0ng resources from charitable activities 14,298 14,298 13.707 Total incoming resources 14,298 14,298 13,707 Resources ex ended Direct Charrtable Expendrture other ExperKliture (7,125) 16,1)04) {7,125 {6.004) (7,986) (3,395) Total resources expended 13,119 13,119 11,381 Net incoming resources forthe year being net movement in funds Funds trought forward 1,179 1,179 2,326 101,503 101.503 99.177 Funds carried forward 102,682 102 682 101,503 All of the charity's activities derive from continuing opeiabons during the year. All of the charity's income and expenditure relates to unrestricted furKls. There were no recogntsed gains or losses other than those included above. The notes on pages 7 to 9 fomi part of the financial statements
Dunluce Christian Fellowship (Fomierly Portrush Christian Trust) Registered Charity For the yearended 31 D•¢ember 2024 Balance Sheet Notes 2024 2023 Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 80,000 80,000 22,682 22,682 21,503 21,503 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets 22,682 21,503 Total assets less current liabiltties 102,682 101,503 Net assets 102,682 101,503 Reserves Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 102.682 101,503 Total reserves 102,682 101,503 In appioving these financial statements as Trustees ofthe Chanty we hereby confirm: For the year ended 31 December 2024 the Charity was not required to carry out an audit. The members have not requir1 the Charty to obtain an audit of ts finanL?al statements for the year in questson. The Trustees acknowledge their responsibifities for complw'ng with the requirements of the Charities SORP with respect to maintaining proper accounting records and the preparation of financial statements which give a true and fair view of the stste of the affairs of the charity as at the end of the financial year. The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on Di October 2025 and Sigll on its behalf by Mr David Brown Trustee The notes on pages 7 to 9 form part of these financial stalements
Dunluce Christian Fellowship (Fornierly Portrush Christian Trust) Registered Charity Forthe year ended 31 December 2024 Notes to the Financial Ststements 1 Accounting policies Charity status The charity is a charitable trust registered with the Chatty CommissM)n foi Northem Ireland. b Summary of signrficant accounting policies and key accounting estimates The principal accounling polioes applied in the prepaiakn.on of these financial ststements are set out below. These policies have been consistentty applied to all the years presented, unless otheThvise stated. Basis of Preparation The finanaal statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Repoth'ng by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities weparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP 2015 (FRS 102) effective 1 January 2015. Dunluce Chrrstian Fellowship (Formerty Portrush Christian Trust) meets the definition of a public benefit enknty under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at histonc£l cost or Iransaction value unless otherwsse statod in the rolevant accounts.ng p)Eicy notes. d Golng Concern The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets hekl by the Charity, therefore the financial ststements have Iken piepared on a going concern basis. Incoming resources All incorY¥ng resources are included in the statement of financial activitres when the charity is entrtled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are appli to particular categories of income.. Donation and gift income is included in full in the statement of financial activities when receivable. Investmènt income is Includ when recetvable. The total incoming resources of the Charity for the year has been derNed from its principal activty wholty undertaken in the UK. f Expenditure Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a lialty is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fulty recovered, arKI ts reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. Chaiitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the chanty in the delivery of its activities and services for beneficiaries. Other costs include those costs assoaated wth meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the accountancy fees a1 other Costs incurred in the running of the chanty. g Funds All resources receNed and expended are treated as unrestricted unless speafically stated as condib'onal upon receipt. Unrestricted funds are available to spend on any activities that further the purposes of the chaty. h Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any Irade dlscounts offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Dunluce Christian Fellowship (Formerly Portrush ChristFan Trust) Registered Charity For the year ended 31 December 2023 Notes to the Financial Statements (Cont'd) i Cash at bank and on hand Cash at bank arNJ in hand includes cash and highly liquid short term investments. j Creditors Creditors and provisions ar8 recognised where th8 charity has a present obh'gth'on arising from a past event that will pyobably result in the transfer offuThJs to a third party. and the arrnunt due can be measured or estimated reliabty. Creditors and provisions are valu1 at their settlement amount, after allowing for any trade discounts due. 2 Incoming resources Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2024 Income from rrthes, Donations & Offerings Tithes, Donations & Offerings Onc. Gift Aid> 14,162 14,162 14,162 14,162 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2024 Income from investments Bank interest received 136 136 136 136 Total incoming resources 14,298 14,298 3 Expenditure on charitable activities Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2024 'rect Charitable Expenditurè 6,925 6,925 4 Other expenditure Unrestrirted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2024 Administrative & Operating Expenditurè 6.004 6,004 6,004 6,004 S Debtors 2024 DeLrtors
Dunluce Christian Fellowship (Fornierly Portrush Christian Trust) Registered Charty Fortho year ended 31 December 2024 Notes to tho Financial Statements (Cont'dl 6 CreditorJ 2024 Creditors and Accruals 7 Tangible Fixed Assets Land & Property Total 2024 Opening balan Additions Closing balance at 31 December 2024 80,000 80,000 80.000 80,000 8 Movements in funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2024 Opening balance Net incoming resources for the year At 31 December 2024 101,503 1.179 102,682 101,503 1,179 102,682 9 Transactions with Trustees None of the Trustees, nor any person associated with them has received or is due to receive any remuneration for the year. either direclty or indirectly from the Charity funds. 10 Related Party DiscloSuS There were no rewrtable related party disdosures required. 11 Registered Charity The Charity is registered with the Charities COmSsion for Northem Ireland and is a Registered Charity. The member5 of the Charty are the Trust88s named on page 1. The Chaiity is abso an exempt charrty.