Evangelical Protestant Society
Accounts
for the year ended 31st May 2025
Evangelical Protestant Society
Contents
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Independent Examiners' report 1
Trustees Annual Report | 2-3
Declaration of the Secretary 4
Income and Expenditure Account 5
Balance sheet 6
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Evangelical Protestant Society
Independent Examiners' Report on the Unaudited Accounts to Evangelical Protestant Society
I report on the accounts of the Society for the year ended 31st May 2025, which are set out on pages 5 and 6.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
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 Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of 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.
My 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 in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning 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 63 of the Charities Act
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) 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.
Chris Fleming FCA Allen Fleming CA Limited
Chartered Accountants
Old Bank House
161-163 Upper Lisburn Road
Belfast
BT10 0LJ
2™ December 2025
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EVANGELICAL PROTESTANT SOCIETY TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT1 June 2024 — 31 May 2025
Our work continued in 2024-25 on several fronts, but on a more limited basis than in previous years.
Planning for the future has proved difficult as efforts to strengthen the EPS Council and to find someone younger to take on the role of secretary and magazine editor proved fruitless.
The Council struggled to meet as two key members - the President and Chairman -are both in their 90s and both have health issues. The Council was further weakened by the decision by one of its members, Mr lain Adams, to resign in September 2024.
The core work of the Society is the production of its quarterly magazine, the “Ulster Bulwark”. In his role as consultant, Mr Wallace Thompson continued to produce the magazine.
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All editions were designed and printed by Pepper Collective, a company based in Strabane. Targets for
production were agreed with Pepper in advance, and all were met. The magazine was issued in early July
(July-September 2024), early October (October-December 2024), early January (January-March 2025)
and early April (April-June 2025). The magazine is A5 and has 20 pages. It is the main organ for our work
and witness.
Throughout the the accounting period, we lost some some faithful supporters due to to death, but new names were
also added to our mailing lists on a regular basis and and an increasing number of people opted to receive
the magazine by PDF.
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Throughout the the accounting period, we lost some some faithful supporters due to to death, but new names were also added to our mailing lists on a regular basis and and an increasing number of people opted to receive the magazine by PDF.
Our Facebook page continued to expand and develop with many new followers being added. This has proved a very successful platform for us. Our website was also regularly updated.
We rely entirely on donations and gifts which are gratefully received throughout the year, and in April 2025 we held our Annual Thanksgiving Appeal.
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We continued to promote some literature such as our book on the life and times of Rev Hugh Hanna of Belfast. Written by local author, David Browne, the book casts much light on social, political and religious issues in Ulster in the second half of the 19% century.
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The way ahead for EPS at present is uncertain.
We need to secure the services of someone who will fulfil the role of Secretary and magazine editor and who will have a vision for the future. Please pray about this and if you know of anyone who might be suitable, please get in touch with us on epsbulwark@yahoo.com.
Wallace Thompson
On behalf of the Trustees of the Evangelical Protestant Society
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Declaration of the Secretary
I approve the financial statements as set out on pages 5 and 6. I confirm that: -
i. I have made available to Allen Fleming CA Limited, Chartered Accountants, all the society's accounting records and have provided him with all the information necessary for the preparation of the financial statements.
i. To the best of my knowledge and belief, the accounting records reflect all the transactions entered into by the society in the year covered by the financial statements.
, a Signed: Wallace Thompson
Date: 2"! December 2025
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Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31st May 2025
| Unrestricted | Restricted | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income | ||||
| Donations - unrestricted funds | 9,523 | - | 9,523 | 10,987 |
| Bank interest received | 1,557 | - | 1,557 | L722 |
| 11,080 | - | 11,080 | 12,709 | |
| Expenditure | ||||
| Printing, packing andpostage | 8,073 | - | 8,073 | S717 |
| Hire ofpremises | - | - | - | - |
| Storage | 1,656 | - | 1,656 | 1,656 |
| Travelling and subsistence | 141 | - | 141 | 208 |
| Consultancy fees | 4,960 | - | 4,960 | 3,120 |
| Accountancy | 744 | - | 744 | 660 |
| Bankcharges | 125 | - | 125 | 141 |
| General expenses | 100 | - | 100 | 200 |
| Expenditure - restricted funds | - | 2,269 | 2,269 | 4,157 |
| (15,799) | (2,269) | (18,068) | (15,859) | |
| (4,719) | (2,269) | (6,988) | (3,150) | |
| Surplus/(Deficit) forthe year before tax | ||||
| Corporation taxpayable | (327) | - | (327) | (329) |
| (5,046) | (2,269) | (7,315) | (3,479) |
I approve these accounts and confirm that I have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation.
Wallace Thompson
Date: 2"! December 2025
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Balance sheet as at 31st May 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | zs | £ | |||
| Current assets | ||||||
| Cash at bankand inhand | 47,312 | 54,627 | ||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||
| Accruals | 987 | 987 | ||||
| Net current assets | 46,325 | 53,640 | ||||
| Total assets less current | ||||||
| liabilities | 46,325 | 53,640 | ||||
| Capital account | ||||||
| Brought forward at Ist June2024 | 53,640 | 57,119 | ||||
| Loss forthe year | (7,315) | (3,479) | ||||
| 46,325 | 53,640 |
I approve these accounts and confirm that I have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation.
Wallace nizayeon
Date: 24 December 2025
Charity Number NIC102062
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