The Emmanuel Church Lurgan Trust IA company limited by guarantee, not having a Sha capitaD TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 The Iruslees present their Trustees, Annual Report, combining the Direclots, Report and Trustees, Report. and the audited financial slalements for the financial year ended 31 December 2024. The financial slalemenls are prepared in aCcoanCe wrth the Companies Act 21J06. FRS 102 Yhe Financial Reporting Standard opplieable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Aecounling and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their financial ststements in accordance with the Finanual Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102}. The Trustees, Report contsins the infom)ation required lo be provided in the Trustees, Annual Report under the Statement of Recommended Practice {SORPI gelineS. The trustees of the company are also charity trustees lor the purpose of charity law and under the company's constitsjtion are known as members of the boa of Iruslees. In this report the trustees of The Emmanuel Church Lurgan Trust present a summary of Its purpose. govemance. aclivitses. achievements and finances for the financial year 31 December 2024. The charity is a registsred charity and hen¢e the port and wults a presenled in a form which complies with the requirements of the Companie$ Act 20C6 and. although not oblyd lo comply with the Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102, the organisation has implemenle(l its recommendations where relevant in Ih8S8 financial statements. Prlnclpal Actlvlty The Trusl is established for charitable purposes onty. specifically the advancement of Religion (specifically the Evan98lical Christian Faithl, the advancement of education and the advancement of community development. Such purposes musl be carried out exdusivety in a manner that is beneficial to the public and is recognised by the law of Northern Ireland as being charitable. The Trust shall paapa only in Initiatives that are reasonably condu¢b've to the realisabon of the above mgnloned purposes, such inilialives including Ibul not limited lol.. lil The 5UPPOrt and faulilation of the Chur¢h'. lil} Raising awarene$$ and understanding of Evangelical Christian beliets and practi¢e8,' liiil Carrying out missionary and outreach woth with in the community seNed by the Church.. and {ivl Holding regular public worship services in the context of the Church. Revlew of Actlvltles, Achlevements and Performance Summary of Activltles Church Communlty The primary galhering point for our church community is a Sunday morning with around 700 adults gathering across 2 services. A key element of creab'ry space for our thur¢h family is between these services ¢)ver tea, coffae and snacks. We conts'nue lo gather on the first Sunday evening of each month for our 'Seek Firsy worship space and meet b wegkly for prayer on a Wednesday night. Orb these nwJhts wg join OUT Portadown Church. We have continued in our primary calling of disCipShIp. while continuing lo dedicate bab5. baptise believers, marry and bury people. Endeavouring lo do all of these in a ¢onlext of love, dignity and family. We Continually endeavour to engage with our Wer community demonstraling the love of God in words and actions. Al both Easter and November half lem break we bless the local community with grfts around doors and have organised community events such as firework displays and community fvn days. Llfe groups With the larger numters of people gathering on Sundays, Lite groups are a key way for us to be able to connect in smaller numbers and allow people lo buikl intenbonal relationships. An African proverb says. 'If you want lo go fast, go alone. If you want lo go far. go logelherf Around a third of our church members are engaged with life group, with a hope of seeing this increase in the future. Pastoral Care As a church, we desire lo have a robust pastoral care system, which ensures that people are cared for thoroughly. We have a staff member lo coordinate and oversee these processes specifically, while our pa51ors and volunteer pastoral care team Outs¥0 everything on the ground. Life groups Imenlioned in the section above) provide a primary form of pastoral care. with group leaders able lo feedback infomiation to church leadership, of issues of difficull+es which ari$en in the live$ of those connected lo their groups.
The Emmanuel Church Lurgan Trust IA cornpany limited by guarantee. not having a share capitaD TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 Klds All Sunday Khls environments have been burstiry with energy this year as we seek to love and inspire the next generation. Environments are provided for kS aged from 15 months lo P7, that include stories from the Bible. worship, memory verses. games. crafts. prayer slalions. as well as free & sensory play for our youngest Kingdomers. We started a new environment for Nursery & P1 bringing us lo a lolal of 5 age speerfic environments for Kids on Sunday momings. Kids Ministry themes over the past year have included Women of the Bible. The God Story and fun 'lNSIDE OUT, themed 8 week programme over summer. There is an average of 160 kids coming through the programmes each Sunday moming. Klds Drop In Junior Drop In is an environment provided for children in P4-P7 after school mKI-week. 11 has the purpose lo have food. fun, for the kid5 to make friends trom other schools, lo get support with theif homework with the help of our volunteers. This environment is a150 ulilised as an a¢ces5 point for kS lo welcomed into church as for many of these children, rt is their first contael point with Emmanuel. From this environment, many of our kid$ start attending our Friday night and Sunday environments. We have behveen 12-1 S who attend weekly from a range of different schools. Tlny Tots Tiny Tols is an environment that provides a place for parents and carers lo bring their children, from the age of O pre-school, It continues lo grow with new faMilS attending each week. There is an average attendance of 30 adults & 4S kids. with the majority of parenlslearérs attending Tiny Tots only having a conne¢lion lo Emmanuel Chur¢h through this ministry. We continue to see an increase of people from many different nabonalities. Thi$ is only possible because of the strong dedicated volunteer team which has really grown this season. Quest & Impact Quest and Impact is an environment that is provided for children in P1 P7 which njns every Friday night. Quest is for children in P1-P3 and Impa¢l 1$ for P4-P7. The purpose of our Friday nights is to provide a slrucluT8d pro9ramme with a more casual approach after the kids finish 8 full week of school. Here, the kid5 Igam morg about the Bible in a fun and interactive way., and enjoy playing with their friends in a safe environment. This year we have gone through thè Irf9 51origs of Moses and Joshua as well as Kings & Queens of the Bible and Children of the bible. With 80 children allending ea¢h week It 1$ easy to say, FrKlay nights are the highlryhls of the week for many chiltjren & loaders alike. We are so thankful for the dedted laam of 15 aderS who weekty give up their Friday nights to pour into our kid5. Local Schools 11 has been wonderful lo work ¢lo$ety with some of our local schools throughout the year taking assemblies in Kings Park, Carrick, Dickson and Moira Primary sehoo15. We have had an excellent opportunity lo partner with Aspire & Reach, which has given us extra lime in our schedules to give hours towards Carrick on a weekly basi$. We had an excellent lime hostsng the Transition Week for P7's with our local primary sch¢)oL8 in June.
The Emmanuel Church Lurgan Trust IA company Ilmit by guarant8•. not having a shar• captta TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 Lifegroups O u r P 6 & P 7 Lrfegroup is an e n v i r o n m e n I which involves.. conne¢ting with peers, playing games, praying for each other, and reading the Bible together. We have generated an average attendancE of 45 kids bi-weekly which creates a posits've atmosphere of healthy learning and development within our khls who are seeking it. We had a sleepover in church with this environment for the purpose of providing the kids with preparation before going on our yearly rgsidenlial as many of them havg never stsyed overnht away from home Wore. 46 of our P6 & P7 Lrfegroup took off to Kilbroney in May the sidents.81 lo where they had a lantaslic lime building fnendships. challenging frars, and seeking Jesus. The weekend finished with a farnily 88Q and games. which was a huge hitfor all 120 people who attended. Famlly Mlnlstrles Our heart is very much for family. In 2024, 15 babies were born into our church family and New Baby Hampers wer8 delIved to these familie$. 13 babie$ were dedicated into the ¢hur¢h family. We have loved our quarterly Saturday mornings with young family stsy & play called 'Mini Moming. it has been a great opportunities for paTents and carers lo connect. Equally so has our Fostering & Adoption Support Group which meets every other month. Other Ev•nts NUA- A large team of kids volunteers were involved in or9anising and nJnnin9 the kids environments al NUA in June.11 was a fun packed weekend with a clrcu$ theme Call 'From N¢)w On,. Eastgr Klds W89k- In April we hosted our annual Easler Kids INeek_ This year's theme was 'Finding Jesus,. We had so much fun as wa wned the doors to 100 kids and 45 volunleefs. Junlor Klds Week- In July we have a 3 day kids weeks for those going into nurserylP1. We had lots of fun through free play. bibl& slorps. games and sensory play.
The Emmanuel Church Lurgan Trust IA cornpany limited by guaranteè. not havlng a share capttall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31DeMbel 2024 Kids Week- We had our annual Kids AclFvity W in August where 100 chiklren took part in either a sports or arts program. as well a5 engaging in Bible lessons. On the Thursday night of thi5 week. we hosted a family night for the children that were involved in the Activity week. Summer Actlvlty Days- Over summer we hosted 11 activity day$ lo allow kids to gather, buikl relationships and have fun. Home For Good Summlt- We had the privilege of provlding the kids programme for P1-7 al the annual Home for Good Summit. Shalom - W8 had the immens8 p8816 of running muliipl6 kk1s ev8nts In Shalom Induding a month of weekly kids clubs in May. A Holiday Bible Club in Juty and a Chrisbm8s Paty in DeMber. Youth Frlday nSght youth This year we combined Vrtal and Collective youth environments to create one Emmanuel Youth discipleship environment on Fnday nights for young people aged 11-18. This has been a very successful transition. We have wilngssed salvations, baptisms and youThJ peop growing deeper in their faith and bearing much fruit. We have ¢realed space for young people to lead from prea¢hing. hosting and leading worship whi¢h has been key Sn devel¢ping young leaders within our church. Our theme this year wa5 'Tending the Flame. _ focusing on how we Can keep the fire and Passion for Jesus alive and how we sustain our faith over the long lemi. In the last year, over 420 drfterent young Peop attended and we engaged an average of 170 young peoplg per W9ek.
The Emmanuel Church Lurgan Trust IA company limited by guarantee, r¢ot having a share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 During this year we took the young people on multiple trips induding a weekend away lo Greenhill YMCA Our weekend was fully booked bringing 115 young people on the residential. 11 was a fantastic lime where young people deepened their relationships wtth peers and leader5, were free in their worship and had lrfe ehanging encounters with G¢)d. We had some of the most powerful prayer Ministry limes with young people that we've ever had. FUSE Youth Over the past year we have witnessed the growth of our FUSE detached Youth WO programmo largely du6 to tha recruilmenl of Maty Timlin as our OUard focused Youth Pastor. Since this recruitment, FUSE has grown from an average of 1()-15 young people lo an average of 35 young Feople per week. Klngdom Youth With changes lo Vital and Collective environments on Friday evenings. we also introduced King¢Jom Youth on Sunday mofnings for ages 11-14. This program aligns with the church's leaching sanès but is tailored fol youth. Around 40 young people participate each week over two serwces. We also ran a successful youth course for year IOS tr8nsilioning into ¢hur¢h. lsd by Robb and Pastor Phil. It laughl the importance of church and Efflmanugl's core values and beliefs. Banqu•t 1$ for young people ¢Jeepening thoir faith and committing lo G¢xl. 11 focuses on leaching them to road tha Bible and listen lo the Holy Spirit. In 2024125, 10 young people attended Banquet bi-weekly on Sunday nights. Youth Alpha C¢)urs• Through our relationships with lo¢al s¢hool$, we havg b•en presented with the wonderful opportunity lo run th8 Youth Aipha course in several schools. This year alone. we have conducted the course for 21 classes al Craigavon Senior High. 10 Ihird-year classes al LJHS. and during lunch limes al Lurgan College. In total, approximately 650 pupils from Lurgan, Cr8igavon, and Portadown participated In the program. Al the conclusion of each series of classes, we hosted Alpha round-up sessions where students gathered for pyzza, listened lo a gospel message. and were given the opportunity lo receive prayers. Numerous seeds of faith were planted. many young people were prayed for, and notably, one 16-yearthold boy committed his life to Jesus. Additionally. we distributed numerous Bib5 to shjdents who requested them. The participating schools have recognized the benefits of the wur5e and have expressed their desire for us to continue offering it annually. Due to the success of the Youth Alpha course, other schools are now reaching out lo inMte u$ to implement the program In their schools, pSenting us with further opportunities to expand our outreach. 1 WAY EVENT In October and November 2024. we partnered with Crown Jesus Ministries and local church85 to host a city-widè youth outreach al South Lakes Leisure Centre. The inilialive included three weeks of school outreach, the main event, and follow-up actwities. About 1400 young people attended, with 334 responding to the gospel.11 was an incredible experien lo lead and run this evenL
The Emmanuel Church Lurgan Trust IA company lirnited by 9uarantee, not having a share capitsll TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 Dember 2024 Uganda In summer 2024 we look a team of 17 teenagers lo Jandira in Uganda for a mission trip. The team Jed a kids week in the prirnary sthool and Bible studies and sports in the secondary School with many of the young people stepping up lo lead in djfferent areas. We delivered women's nights in the church making jewellery and doing arts and crafts. We contributed lo the Sunday seiCe in the local church a$ well. Llfegroups In 2024125 we had 60 gids and 40 boys engaging regu18ty in Lrfegroup$. To have 100 young people in wular small groups, praying, reading scripture and keeping each other accountable in theii faith is really significant and an Important part of Ihelr discipbship. Prayer and Pancakes 6 10 7 young people come to church eN*ry Monday moming before school from 8..9..00aM lo start their week off In prayer. Drop In In 2024125 we had 132 different young people attend our Junior and Senior Drop Ins with an average of 40 per week. Signal Flres Signal Fires is an initiative where we gather young individuals to pray, worship, and seek God together for a renewed movement of Hi$ Spirit in our land. These events ate designed lo equip young people lo pray and encourage them lo live mis5ton-foeused lives. thus preparing the ground for renewal and awakening. In September, we collaborated with the Tobar Conference lo host a Synal Fires event. This event saw the highest number of partiopaling churches and locations a(xoss Ireland. with an attendan of 250 ind¢vMluals. Notably, five young people dedicated their lives to Jesus during this gathering.
The Emmanuel Church Lurgan Trust IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capitall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 We have established a core team that has diligently worked to create a dists'nct identity for Signal Fires, clanfying its objectives and what il can offer to churches nationwide. This core team now meets monthly to pray and plan. whith has provided Signal Fifes with much-needed structure and direth'on. Looking ahead, we have scheduled four events in Derry. Cork. Dublin. and Beffasl over the next 12 months. Summer Activitias In Juty and August 2024 we had 2CN) young people engaging in our summer pm9ramme. MOVE We brought 35 young people lo the CIY Move summer camp in Co. Kildare. It was an incredible time for our young people where many of them had deep encounters with God, were discipled in small groups and made lots of new friends with other young Christians from around Ireland. NUA We facilitated the youth programme at the NUA Festival with Lagan Valley Vineyard Chufch. 11 was a remarkable weekend whfjrg many young peoplg experienc freedom aTrJ healing in worship. Over the past tsvo years, NUA has signilicanlly impacted our youth, inspiring many to passionaloly pursue Jesus. Glo In 2024 we ran Summer Glo. Thi$ 1$ an event where the youth group$ from the local ¢hur¢he$ come together to pray, worship, and seNe the people of Luryan together. We do things like gardening, community clean ups and area fun days. It's great lo watch young people ftom different churches work together to serve and glorify God. Volunteers We have established and developed healthy teams with approximately 60 volunteers serving cross all of Our youth environments. Rebekah Baker also started her intemship with us in September 2024 and she has been a great addition lo our team. We have walchgd her grow in confKlence, leadorship and aulhoThty and has become a capable leader that we can entrust with responsibility. The development of the Intem Programrne will bè a key priority in 2025. 10
The Emmanuel Church Lurgan Trust IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capltal) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 A big thank you to our amazlng volunteers {some plctured below Compasslon Over the past year, our work has continued to grow in depth and reach, driven by a passionats team of 72 volunteers and 3 staff members. Togethef, we've uealed spaces of welcome. support and transfomalion, h61ping Individuals navigate hardship while offenng pathway5 to stability and renewgd hope. From the warmth of Connect Calé and the pfaclical support of Renew, lo the empowemenl of English lessons and the long te impact of Freedom Foods Pantry, each initiative refiecls our commitrnenl lo seeing people not only Sumve drffi¢ult limes bul truly thrive. Conne¢t Café Connect Café has contlnued lo flourish as a welcomlng and inclusive space with up to 60 individuals regularly attending on Wednesday morning5 for coffee. conversation and connection. For many attende&$, thi$ remains a critical part of their weekly routine which combats loneliness and provides a measure of stiucturfr to the week. During the winter months. we expanded our outreach by providing hot meals monthly following the café112..0(1'.00 p.m.I serving beeen 40 10 50 indivKluals per session. These gatherings offered not onty food but also wamth and companionship. Staff from our local Jobs and Benefits Offi now visit Connect regularty to support cli8nls with understanding changes lo Univetsal Credit and help them Complete forms and paperwork. Although a recent addiknon, this support has already made a big difference. breaking down barriers and helping people gel the outcome5 they need. A significant hKJhlight of the year wa5 our Chri5tma5 dinner. where 120 members of the community came together lo enjoy a traditional festive meal. followed by games and entertainment. A joyful event that brought a strong sense of celebration and togethemess. 11
The Emmanuel Church Lurgan Trust IA company limlted by guarante•, not having a shar• caplta TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 Dember 2024 Throughout the summer we organised day lrips lo Newcastle. Bangor. and Portrush. These outings are particularty meaningful for many parts"cipants offering rare opportunibes lo travel beyond the local area, enjoy nature, ar share a picnic together. Dropln Cafes Our Monday evening (open lo all) and Thursday moming (Men'5 Drop-lnl cafés have remained vibrant and well- attended. Co1Ctive4y, these sessions welcome approximalety 70 partiapants weekly. offering food, so¢ial interaction and activities such as pool competitions and games. These gatherings have played a key TO in f05tering friendships and bLtilding communty with many describing them as a weekty highlwJhL R•néw Renew supported 377 individuals this year through appoinbnenls provKling clothing and essential items. In addition, we held targeted inilialives induding a Wnler Coat Drive, Chrisimas Pyjama Appeal and our annual Unifo Exchange which Invo srx local schools and redislribuled over 201K) i18ms of clothing. Renew continues lo build strong links with Pantry members. allowing us to add$$ pracli¢al needs, particulady evident during the winter months. when the coat appeal helped ease financtal pressures for families with growing Children. Foodbank In partnership with our local Trussell Foodbank. we issued 61 vouchers during 2024. supporting approximately 200 IndividL¢a15 in immediate crisis. This relationshp remains a wtal part of our compassion response lo urgent need. Freedom Foods Pantry Freedom Foods Pantry plays a key rol8 in our long-term. holistic approach lo food insecurity. In 2024 we welcomed 110 new members and recorded 1034 pantry wsits. A 8ignificanl development this year was receiwng the Social SuFeffnarkel and Wraparound Services Grant in November 2024. This funding enabled us to enhance oui food provision. expand svpport serwces and improve outreach. We developed promotsonal videos and multilingual flyers lo better 8xplain tha social sup8miarkel modal and preserve members. dignity and understanding, raising awareness and increasing accessibility lo the service. We also launched the Health for Life Programme in Collaboration wrth health visitors, the Soulhem Health & So¢lal Care Trust and other professionals. This four-week series addressed topics such as physical health, oral hygiene. first aid, mental well-being, nutrition and chikl safety, recemng overwhelmingly positive feedback from parb'cipants. Engllsh Lesson$ Our English18nguage classes have continued lo thrive with over 91 students enrolled across three levels. This programme is Supportgd by a dgdicaled leam of volunlgers and currgnmy represents leamers from 17 countries from Ukraine lo Afghanistan. It ¢onlinue$ lo be a key initialNe helping indivK1ual$ integrate and thrive within our local community. 12
The Emmanuel Church Lurgan Trust IA company limited by guaranteè, not having a 5harÈ capila4 TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 Christmas Support Program Al Christrnas, we delivered 120 festive hampèrs lo our Pantry memb8r5 and provide(I gifts for 15 childron. In addition, through our Christmas Savings Scheme, parents saved for 22 ehildren, an empowering ini1181ive that enabled families to purchase their own gffts. It was inspiring to see Iha pride and independ8nc£ this brought to those involved and w8 look forward lo growing this scheme in fvjlure years. Once again, local businesses and schools partnefed with us ty collectlng food donatlons and making financial contributions. We were also able lo provide gift bags for young adults al Bocombra ResentIal Home and deliver Christma$ prosonls to 128 childfi ¢onne¢t8d with the Ical Charity Aspirg. A true highlight of the season was our visits lo Belvedere and Aughnacloy House residential care homes, where we spent a fun afternoon singing carols and sharing festive food with Tesidents, a meaningful b'me of connection and eelebralion R•cognltlon We warè honour8d lo welcome Her Royal Highn0 Tho Duthess of Glouceslor in Septembgr 2024. r&¢ognising the positive impact of our wot1( within the community. The wsit was a Memorab o¢ca$ion that left a la$ting impression on our team, volunteers and those we serve. 13
The Emmanuel Church Lurgan Trust IA company Itmited by guarantee, not having a Sha capitsD TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 Governance Our Board of Directors have mel regularfy and have undertaken a full programme of board slr8t8gic and governance activity throughout the year. All company d1ctOrS have confirmed their willingness and eli9ibility lo act as a Director and have deClad that they do not have any conflict of intèr8sI in doing so. Conflicts of Inlergsl during board meetings are managed as per our agreed policy. There are no related parties or $ignifi¢anl interest to be noted. Apart from the lead Pastor, Directors ate unpaid and are not remunerated for their truslaeship. New Directors are recruited as per the Memorandum and Artiths of As$o¢iab'on. During tho year, the Board was slrenglhened by 3 new members. This helps to diversify board membership and ensures a broad range of skills and experienc8 81 Board lev•l. A r8vigw of the Articles of Association has occurred during the year which amended the charitable objects lo better describe the ¢harilable work of Emannuel Lurgan Church Trust and lo improve the governance arrangements of the Company. As we look ahead to nexi year, and the conlinued development of clo88 partnership working with Emmanuel Church Portadown IECF Trust), the Board of Directors will conduct a due dlligence vIeW regarding merging the 2 ¢haritsbk trusts so that govemance arrangements better reflect the one vision, Tnission and operats'ons of the churches across the City of Craigavon. Flnan¢lal Rgvlew The Trustees are very satisfied wth this $el of financial SUIts. The lovel of increasing income from our congregation in support of our mission contsnues lo surpnse and provid6 U5 with reassurance as to what we are doing. Wa continue lo focus on our aims and objectives and concentrate our expenditure on those areas that will enhants and meet our objectives both in the short arKI medium term Our net surplus of £51k belore depreciation underlines the controls and govemance in place within our ehureh. None of this woukj be possible wilhoul the countless volunteers that give freely of both their time and their prayers and we ao Iruly grateful and indebted lo all of those people for all Ih9y continue lo do. The trustees a continuing to wolk on updating the charity's reserve policy. and aim lo creat8 free unrestricted reserves equalin9 to three months. running costs. whKh woukl approximately £130k in total. Flnanclal Results Al the end of the financial year the charity has assets of £1.51 5.62512023 - £1.557.3131 and liabilib'e$ of £25.512 12023 - £61,337) The net assets of the charity have decreased by £(5,863}. 14
The Emmanuel Church Lurgan Trust IA company limited by guarantee. not havi09 8 share captlall TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 Trustees The trustees who seNed throughout the financial year. except as noted, were as follows: Alan John Emerson waaCk Mccullough Alain Emerson {Resigned 3 De¢embw 20241 Christopher Leech (Resigned 3 Dember 20241 Jonathan Andrew Beggs Colin Maccorkell (Appointed 3 December 2024) Healhei McDowell (Appointed 3 December 20241 Timothy Parks (Appointed 3 December 20241 Richard Preston (Appointed 3 December 2024) In accordance with th8 Aftides of Association. the trustee$ brO by rolation and, being eligibl&, offef themselves fof re-election. The secretary who served during the financAal year was.. Leonard Adamson {ResvJned 3 December 20241 Joanne Briggs (Appointed 3 D¢¢omb8r 20241 Compllance wlth Sector-wlde Leglslatlon and Standards The charity engages pro-actNely wilh l1$1•.0n, standards and codes which are developed for the sector. The Emmanuel Church Lurgan Trust Subslbe$ to and is Compliant with the following.. The Companies Act 2006 The Charitses SORP IFRS 102} Publlc Beneflt In setting our oble¢lives and planning our activibes for the year the truslees have given careful consideration lo the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's slatvlory guidance on public benefit lo ensure that the activities have helped aChve the charity purposes and prowde a benefft to the benefKiarias. The Audltors The auditor5, Daty Park & Company Ltd. (Chartered Accountanlsl have Indl¢atsd Ihelr wllllngness lo contlnuo In office In a¢¢ordance with the provisions of Section 485 of the Companies Act 2006. Approved by the Board of Tru$tOos on W June 2025 and $Sgned on Its bghalf by,. Alan John Emerson Trustee Warwlck Mccullough Trustee 15
The Emmanuel Church Lurgan Trust IA company limited by guarantee, not having a sharè capÈt*ll STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES for the financial year ended 310ecember 2024 The trustees. who are also director5 of The Emmanuel Church Lurgan Trust for the purposes of company law, are responsible for preparing the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law raquiTgS the twslees as the directors to prepare ffinanaal statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have elected lo prepare the financial statements in accordaneÈ with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practs'ce {Uniled Kingdom Accounb"ng Standards and applicable lawl including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporh'ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" Section 1A Ismall Entiliesl. Undèr company law the Iruslees musl not appfove the financi81 statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the ciKnpany and of the surplus or defi¢it of the ¢ompany for that penod. In preparing these financial ststéments, the Iruslees are required to- select suitable accounting polic5 and apply them consislenlly., observ8 the methocls and principles in the Charities SORP make judgements and accounting eslimales that are reasonable and pnjdent slate whelhef the financial slalemen15 have been prepared in accordance wtth applicab accounting stsndard5, identify those slandafds. and nole the effe¢t arKI reasons for any Material departuro frcKn those $landard$,' and prepare the flnanclal slalements on the going concern basis unless it is inappiopriate lo presume Ihal Ihg charity will continue in cyaralion. The Iruslaes are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient lo show and explain the hartty's Iransa¢lions and disclose with reasonable accuracy al any lime the financial posilion ol the charity and enable them to efi$u that the finan¢ial stalernents comply with the Companies Act 2006 and. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the chanty and henc8 for taking reasonable stsps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. In so lar as the trustees are aware.. there is no ielevant audit informalion linforynalion needed by the charity's auditor in connection with Pfeparing the audiloffs reportl of which the charity's auditor is unawa, and the trustees have taken all the steps Ihal they oughl lo have taken as tnJste8s In order to make themselves aware of any ielevant audit informats'on and to establish that the charitys auditor is aware of that infomiation. Approvod by tho Board of Trust$8s on 26th Jung 2025 and slgngd on Its behalf by: Alan John Emerson Trusteg Warwlck M¢Cullough Trustee 16