Charity Registration No.. N1103020 JESUS SAVES BIBLE CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Trustees Annual Report, Financial Year 1st January 2023 To 31st December 2023 Purpose and Description The Church's mission purp05e5 are, by the grace of God, to help people of all ages become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Our vision is, by the grace of God, to be a n inclusive, welcominE community of Christ's people of all ages, which: Is increasingly characterised by love of God, and love for concern for others; is committed to the historic Christian gospel as revealed in the Bible; is relevant to people of this time and place. The Charity is governed by a constitution. Tru5tee5 The Charity Trustees who served during the year were:_ Rev Eric Smyth Mr Samuel Glass Mr Jackie McFadden Mr William Ashe Mr Raymond Higgins New Trustees are appointed by a quorum of a sitnple majority of the existing trustees. Public Benefit Statement The Jesus Saves Bible Church meets the public benefit requirement by providing benefit to its members and the general public by making known the Christian Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ through the advancement of religion. The direct benefits which flow from the purposes of the Church include the gaining of an understanding in Christian beliefs as set out in the Bible leading to spiritual and more development and opportunities for response to Bible teaching. In turn, this framework leads to practical expressions of Christian beliefs and standards in the local community such as through the care of those in need (including those who are sick, disabled or bereaved).
Financial Review The Church's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill Offering. This year's donations totalled £23,973.00. Total Income from the conEreEation during the vear was £32,413.00. After expenses were met there was a deficit of £10,844.00. Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The Trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements of the congregation in accordance with applicable law and generally accepted accounting practice. As the Church's total income does not exceed £250,000, the Trustees have elected under Section 64131 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 to prepare a receipts and payments account and a statement of assets and liabilities. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are suff icient to show and explain the congregation's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time its financial positIDn. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the congregation and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Current Trustees approving the report Rev E Smyth Date