Lisburn Christian Fellowship
Report of the Trvstecs
for the Year Lnded 31 March 2018
The trustees present their report iviih the financial slatemenis of ihe charity for (he year ended
31 M<lrch 2018. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities-.
Stateinent of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance ivith the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in ihe UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l Janiiary
20151.
OBJF.CTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
To advance and sirengrhen Christianity in the area of Lisburn and elsewhere by carrying out The Great
Coinmission of our Lord Jesus Chrisi Imaithew 28-. 18-20) by..
(1£ } Conducting public meetings for Bible Study. prayer, praise and worship of God.,
(bl BuildingF up. supporting and assisting eslablished Chrislian Churches in ihe area of Lisburn and elgewhere
by whatever means po%sible'
(c) RLiising up a Body ofpcoplc who will live out their lives in a way that will bring glory to God-
(dl Sending persons out to establish or assist other works in other places. both in this country and abroad, as
the occasion arises., and
lel Serving ihe people in the area of Lisburn and elsewhere in order lo meet their spiritual and temporal
needb lo the glory of God.
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OIIJF.CTllfES AND ACTIVITIES
SumJn#ry main aetiTrities undertaken for the public benefit
As the prineiplcs of Christianity are taught, membeis aic more likely to become better citizens. volunteering
nd engaging with others and ihe ivider community. providing friendship and support. Children, young
people and adiilts ben¢fit demonstrated ihrough activities offered to the communiiy. We do not think there is
any harni from this purpose. The benefii is for members of our ¢hurch and members of Ihe public who access
our activiiies.
We give support in overseas Iocaiions by means of visits, financial support and involvement in projects.
Apart from specific Members Meetings. our activities are open io the public. Conducting public meetings for
bible leaching, prayer, praise and the worship of God. The public benefit includes opportunity for spiritual
experience and groivth in the Christian faith helping folk overcome fears and anxieties, receive and give
supporl in life's Challenges, helping the ill and giving general support. In additioii, meetings give a sense of
belonging and forniing friendships, deinonsirated by members, and visilors active participalion in Sunday
services. prayer and other events. Feedback shows the outworking of faith through volunthry work. support
for the ill and a scnse of belonging. We do nol think that hami comes lo the public from these a¢tivities. The
benefits arc for church members and io visitors who atlend our events. A private benefit ¢ould be that
Individuals are supported and helped.
Building up, siipponing and assisiing esiablished Chrisiian churches in the area of Lisburn and elscwhcre by
Ivhatever means possible. The public bcnefit of Chrisiian unily. reducing ba￿lerS to muwal support and the
Lililisation of shared skills. We do not consider there is any harn) from these activities. This purpose benefits
the wider church and the general PLkblic. In relation lo privaie benefit. participants have opportunity lo work
and serve in teams.
Raising up a body of people who will live out Iheir lives in a way that will bring gvlory lo God. People benefit
by becorlling beller citizcns more aware of the needs of others, demonstrable by members involvement in
charitable work. ineludirkg overseas.
We encourage service in the local community and beyond. We cannot see how this putpose woiild be
hamfiil. -rh¢ b¢nefit is for members of the local church. the wider church and those served by us. A privatc
benefit could be the development of members, lifelinterpersonal skills.
Sending persons out lo establish or assist oiher works in other places. both in this courktry and elsewhere as
the Occasion arises. Thcre is benefit in the fulfilmenl of callings for individuals who engage in this work,
demonstratLd by positive feedback from missionaries and our partners. In addition local members have found
an outlet for service and support. There could be possible etTects of travel or exposure lo disease. This
primarily benefits those who have gone oul from our church and those they work with. The developinent of
life skills could be a private benefit.
Servingy the people of Lisburn and elsewhere in order to meet iheir spiritual and tempordl needs to the glory
of God. The local and widcr community benefit from the advice. hclp. practical support and care offered
through oiir chiirch. This provides a social and spiritual outlei for church members to express their faith aiid
Cliristian values. Continuitkg high allendance numbers ai activities. and good feedback, is evidence that Ihc
stated benefit is being realised. We do not think there is any hann from this purpose and il is of benefit to
members of the public who wish to lake adv8nthge of our activities. Private benefit could be the forination of
friendships with non- church members and the usc and developinenl of personal skills.
The Trustees have had regard io the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
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Lisburn Christian FelloThship
Report ofthe Trustees
for the Year Ended 11 March 2018
OIIJF,CTIIIE.S .IND ACTIVITIES
Wliat LC.Tr does
We hold regulai Sunday moming meetings for worship, Bible study and prayer. including Kids church and
Youth church. We have regular prayer events. small groups for fellowship and prayer, regular praise eveiits
and a mission prayer meeting..
We hold a weekly children's 'Popcorn' evcnt. For youth there is a 'Connect" youth club plus a youth cell and
for adults, a men's 'Band of Brothcrs" group and ladies Thrive, aciiviiy. We also encourage attendance at
our adult small groups.
Locally. in Lisbum we are active members of the Lisburn City Centre Churches. who meet for fellowship
and prayer and lo organise inter-church activiti¢s. We give financial and prdclical support lo the inler-cl)urch
CAP eenlre in Lisburn which provides help to those in debi. Furthennore, we partner with other churehes in
their public outreach and in inier-church prayer projects. We have a link with the 14111 Sire¢l Residents Group
and with them have organised a number of events for the folk who live in Hill Street estate.
We havc a commitment to mission and support through prayer, communication, giving and visiting. Wc
suppori a Christian ¢¢ntre in Co. Mayo- a church in Serbia,. an outreach in Gran Canaria and a member who
is currently part of an outreach in the Pa¢ific Islands. We are currently actively developing links with
workers in East Afri¢a. W¢ also have contact with Chrisiians in Nigeria and have a partnership with a chiirch
in Willesden Green, London.
Summary of main ochievement5 of l.CF during the year
W¢ SLipporled the families of 2 of our meinbers who passed away ihis year.
We joined the Inter<hur¢h Walk of Witness on Gi)od Friday and also pariicipaled in the monthly
prayers for our City as well as m¢¢ting together regularly with other City Centre churches.
We trained and look a Icam lo visit a church in Sombor, Serbia.
We also took a tearn lo Mayo to work with children and young people in partnership with local Mayo
churches.
We worked with the Hill Sireel Residents Group supporting their summer event and providing kids
activities for one wcck plus carol-singing ai Christmas.
WL held "Days of R¢freshin8" to encourage the spirifual refreshment of participants.
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We Lontinued to meet regularly for Worship. Bible Siudy and Prayer and followed studies primarily
in the book of I Corinthians.
We continued io support the inter-church Lisburn Foodbank and Christians against Poverty.
We held rekTular events for men and women. giving opw>rtunity for mutual support and the
development of friendships.
We supported those who had losl loved ones this year.
We continued lo support those on mission including praying for them. gii'ing financially, kecping
membcTS infornied and visiiin8 them. We visited Mayo, Serbia and Gran Canaria. witl) teams going
to Mayo and Serbia.
We carried on our "Popcorn" kids club and also youth activities on Sundays and during the week.
We cngaged in regular prayer for our church, city and nation.
We continued to proi'ide support for meTnbers through rcgular home group meelings.
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Lisburn Christian FelloTrTrship
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2018
FINANCIAL REVIEW
LCF'S policy on reserves
The Triistees have reviewed the resetves of Ihe charity. Considcring the variable in¢oin¢ and fixed
commilmenls, Ihe review concluded Ihal 10 allow ihe charity to be managed effectii'ely and to provide a
buffer for allowing uninlemipied services. a genernl reserve equating to approximately ihree months of
unreslricled fund expenditure should be maintained.
Church loan
The church is paying off a loan of £40k over 5 years from November 2015. The b&lance al 31 March 2018
was £6.679.
Other finAncial details
The chur¢h's principal source of funds is by donaiion from ihe church membership through Sunday
offerings, standing orders, and special appeals for building and repair funds, missions etc.
Expenditure supporis ihe key objectives of Ihe charity by employing a church leader lo provide spiriiual
leadership and pasioral support, by maintaining a building for the purposes of public meetings, providing
Iinancial support for the delivery of servic¢s provided for members and for p¢ople in Lisburn and elsewhere
and providing regular financial support for pcrsons sent oul lo establish or assisl other works in other places,
both in thi$ Country and further afi¢ld.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGLMENT
Governlng document
Thc charity is controlled by its goveTning documenl. a deed of tn￿1, and constitutes an unineorporaled
harity.
Truste¢ 5elcction methods
I'rusleLs mLlSt dgyrec with the Statement of Faith set out in Part11 of the Schedule.
A new Trustee or Trustees shall be appoinled al any lime by a Iwo-thirds majority of the surviving
TrLlSte¢s and such appoinlmeni or appointments shall be sel in motion at the first meeting of the
Trustees following upon the numbcr of Trusiecs falling below four.
It shall be lawful for any Trustee voluntarily to retire on giving one calendar month's previous notice
in writing lo the other Trustees or the S¢¢r¢tary of the Trust.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DE'fAILS
Rcgistered Charity Thumber
101964
Principal Address
2 Queens Road
LisbLirn
Co. Antrim
BT27 4TZ
Trustees
Mr Mark Gille5pie
Mr Robert Hanna Mairs
Ms Janctte McKnight
Mrs Eleanor Murdock
Mr Frederick Arthur Edward Orr
Mis Angela Toal
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Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2018
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Independent examiner
John MLCleary FCA
Mccleary & Company L
Chartered Aecountsnls
Ratheanc l.louse
32 Hillsborough Road
Lisburn
Co. Antrim
BT28 IAQ
Bfinkers
Ulsier Bank Limiled
18 Bow Sireel
Lisburn
Co. Antrim
BT28 IBN
Solicitors
F A Edward O
9A Chiirch Square
Banbridge
BT32 4AS
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 25 November 2018 and signed on its behalf by:
Mr Mark Gillespie - Trustee
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