Regtstered Charity number: NIC 103806 HMRC number: XR67448 The South American Mission Soeiety reland) Trustees, report for the year ended 31 December 2022
South American Mission Society (Ireland) Legal and administrative information Cbarity number 103806 (HMRC R¢f: XR67448) Business address I Invin Crescent Lurgan County Arniagh BT66 7EZ Trustees Rt. Rev. Andrew Forster- Chaitperson Mr Noel Boyd Ven. Elizabeth Cairns Rev. Dorothy Dunwoody Mrs Judith Finch Mrs Ali Hutchinson Rev. Peter Jones Rev. Mark Lennox Rev.Stephen McElhinney- Mission Director Mrs Gillian Lynn- Administrator Miss Claire Homes- Mission Development Officer Miss Julie Allen- Administrator (from August 2022) Accountants Daly Park & Company Ltd 4 Carnegie Street Lurgan County Annagh BT66 6AS Bankers Ulster Bank 14-16 Market Street Lurgan Co ATmagh BT66 6AP
South American Mlssion Society Ureland) Report of the trustees for the year ended 31 December 2022 The trustees present their Trustees, Annual Report, combining the Dtrectors, Report and the Trustees, Report under the Charities SORP in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities . Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (efftctive l January 2015) - {Ch8rities SORP (FRS102)). the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102). and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015. The trjstees who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page one. Strneture? goverDanee and managemeDt SAMS (Ireland) is an unincoTporated charity governed by its constitution. The charity work5 with the church in South America and in fellowship with the 'CMS international nettvork, (fornierly the SAMS Intemational network) of Anglican Mission Agencies. The charity was r¢gister¢d with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland on 28th October 2015. Siructure The General Council are elected triennially at the AGM of the Society. 2022 was not a trtennial year when elections were held. All members must retire after their three- year appointment but are eligible for re*l¢ction at this time. The Council is elecled by the members of the charity. Membership is open to all those who are members of the Church of Ireland on the condition that they have made a contribution to the Gharity during the previous calendar year. The charity is under the control of the General Council. The General Council meet at least twice per year. Purpose, objectives, activities and Yalues Our Purpose and Vision." The great cornmission fulfilled in South America Our Mission.- The charity's main activities focus on the proclamation of the Gospel and the butlding up of Cbristian Churches throughout the world but primarily in South America. objec11v and aclivilies.. The South American Mission Society (Ireland) is a community of people in rnission obeying the call of God, to proclaitn the call of God, to proclaim the gospel in all places and to draw peoples into fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ. The charity is also sometimes known as SAMS (Ireland) or SAMS. Our Value.. In relationship to God, His word and the human family. the d)arity always aspires to hold to the values of: Biblical mission A family led by the Spirit Engaging Empowering Kingdom Principles ExGellen¢e in all things Public Benefit SAMS Ireland believes that the Christian faith is of benefit to society and individuals bringing a vision of transforniation for peace and social hannony which grows from what Christians believe is God's ultimate purpose to brtng all things into unity and perfection in Jesus Christ. Most people are likely to become disciples of Jesus Christ if Christians "live a Christ-like life amongst them, share the good news of Jesus, demonstrate God'5 love and prayeTfully expect the spirivs power to transforni individuals. communities and whole Nations" SAMS Ireland seeks to demonstrate this benefit though its mission activities in South America, Iberi all of Ireland and Great Brltain.
South American Mission Society (Ireland) Report of the trustees for the year ended 31 December 2022 Achievements and performanee Thi5 report wlll help outllne some of the speclfic moments that SAMS Ireland as an organisation can be extremely thankful to God for durlng 2022. The work of SAMS Ireland continues despite the (IlfPicultie5 of recent years. We thank God that during thi5 year, life wa5 able to return to Some sort of normality following the pandemic. With the restrlctlons lifted on air travel, more meaningful fate-to-face relatlonships were able to be enacted once again. Buildlng on the work begun by Alan Gardner in the 18505, SAMS Ireland seeks to portner with the local church in many dioceses of the Southern Cone of South Ameri. Partnershlps have developed based on the gospel of Jesus Christ whlch seek to show His love in personal and practical ways. Ofte of the Standout moments of 2022. was an event called 'Kingdom Volces., In partnership with CMS Ireland, a week-long event was organi5ed which allowed the attendance of 18 bishop5 and their partner5 from natlons In Sosjth America, Africa and Nepal. Thi5 event followed the larger bishops gathering at Lambeth IKentl during the month of August'22. Local N. Irish churches welcomed the overseas church partners who were able to encourage chuith members in world mission. The weevs events culminated ill a special event in St. Anne5 Cathedral, Belfast. Whe over 450 people attended to hear stories of serIce. church planting and reaching out In the name of Christ. One attendee to the event made the comment- "thls event has put the spark back into world mission for mel" New relationships were formed between churches In Ireland and oversea5 bishops, as well as older frtendships being reklndled. What was lacking in the last two year5 slnce Covld, was dramatlcally overturned In a relatlvely short space of time. A5 a society, we look fornard to building on these new relationshlps. We are very thankful to see new p8rtner5hlps beglnning to form as communitation and friendship develop In thls Important two-way proce55. To facilitate this. we recognlse that travel to South America needs to recommence. However, due to difficulties of fuel prlces and the knock-on effect to aviation travel, it has not yet been possible for church groups to commence travel to South America at present. Thls remalns a prlority for the future plans of church engagement. Monitoring of project5 that are overseen by the society was able to recommence durlng this year. Travel by the mission director and mission development officer meant that local partrber5 were encouraged to continue in their strategic collaboratlve project work. A new initiative by the Anglican church in North Argentlna, welcomed members of the indigenous church from neighbouring countries. A eonference looked at issues o* mission contextualised from the vantage point of the Indigenous church. With greatly reduced numbers of overseas mission partners present irk these areas, small local churches continue to seek encouragement from each other in efforts to remaln faithful to the call of the gospel. Holistic ministry need5 are being met in such places like the far north of Argentina. Ale¢ Deane and the garden projett contlnue to meet the basic needs of freshwater and horticultural techniques to provide nutrFtious food for communities in these often forgotten rural isolated areas. Clean water and the abllity to learn new techniqLtes in growing vegetables, has provided In¢ased self-esteem In these small communities. Even in the i501ated areas of South America, the mobile phone is never far away. Mission partnership must look at provldln8 assistsnce in the utilisation of this technology wlth local churches. We continue to seek ways of partnerin8 wfth the local church to acce55 and build on these new means of modern communication. Collaboratlon continLfe5 to drive many new partnership initiatives. Travel ha5 really helped facilitate the ongoing work within this area. Mèny fruitful conversations have planted the seed for future partnership developments. We pray that progress will be made with the provision of skilled personnel. The development of trust is key In thls regard, and a hlghly prized outcome. Thi5 year, safeguarding was an example of an ongoing partnership initiative. In response to local requests over many years, SAMS Ireland has this year once again offered theological tralning grants. These grants have been provided mostw to those in full-tlme education training to assist those in preparation for church leadership. And future objectives would be to look at ways in which discipleship can be enhanced, bulldlng on SLTrch thin8S which will strengthen and deepen a mature understsnding of effective Christian leadership. We are deeply gratetul for those who serNe on General Council Itrusteesl, and have served, in a voluntary capattty gtvlng their time. wisdom and energy in the cause of mission. Our Chairperson, Bishop Andrew Forster, continues to chair the SAMS Council meetlngs wlth skill and wisdom. Mlsslon Director, Rev Stephen McElhinney continues in hi5 role. As SAMS Administrative and Communications Coordinator, MT5 Gillian Lynn took maternlty leave later in the year. We are grateful for the servlces of Julie Allen who has assisted during this maternity cover. Both staff and Council are thankful for Mr Phll Tadman who provides valuable and diligent oversight of the finances of SAMS Ireland. Billy Blair and his wife Laura continue to open their hearts and home to SAMS volunteers from South America. The annual Friday Night Lrve event at the beginning of February was this year held in person for the first time following the p8ndemlc. A live 'Video Premierf enabled viewing participation from South American partners. The event is a useful Source of infomiation and an evenlrsg of inspiration too many SAMS supporters. SAMS Ireland has an intergenerational feel to It with a strong support base in manv local churches and generous praying individual supporters. Finally, to all who have Served and who are serving in the SAMS Ireland family we say a very sincere thank you.
South American Mission Society (Ireland) Report of the trustees for the year ended 31 December 2022 Fillancial revlew Although the charity's ndS decreased by £42.2ii dwing 202? (2021.- an increase of £81,776). this was primarily due to the use of restricted reserves. which were increased significaThtly in 20? l. and the decrease in the value of the investment units in 2022. which we expect to rise again in due course. As can be seen from the annual a¢¢ounts. total income and expenditure were both less in 2022 than in 202 l. However, it was the restricted income that was 40% down. due to the exceptional restricted income in 2021. but the reslricled expenditure was greater in 2022 than in 20? l. This meant that in 2022 unrestricted fijnd expenditur¢ only exceeded unrestricted income by £2,027, which was encouratsintr a5 20a? was a challenging fiDancial year for mwiy supporters of charities. A5 you will see erom the accounts, we give thanks that the work of the ¢hatity did Dot have to be held back during 2022 due to fJnanc¢. and as the work of the ch&rity progresses in 2023 we go forward in confidence, aivare of our dependence on Grf and his people, the church. for th¢ financial provision to enable the charity to fulfil its purpose and mission goin8 forward. Reserves Pollcy The charity operates a reserves policy whereby the trnstees atm to hold a minimum of six months of the previous year's expenditure as unrestricted r¢serves. to ensure the Charity can continue its fftission and activities in the event of some uufore5¢en difficulty. The re5ervu policy is an integral part of the charity's planning. Inveslineni Policy The Trustees have the pow¢rto invest in such assets as they See fit. Investment decisions are based on low risklhigh return and arc made with the interests of the charity tn mind. The charity Sometimes needs to react quickly to particular sibjations and has a policy of keepino adequate surplus liquid fund5 in short lenn deposits, which can be ceSSed readily. The trustees currently relain £130,000 in the COIF Charitie5 Investment Fund, managed by CCLA Investment managers, the value of which was £172.533 as at 31 Deeember 20?2 (2021.. £195229). Statement of trustees, responsibilities The trustees are r¢sponsible for preparints the Tru51ees' Annual Report and the financial statements in aceordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kin¢y .dom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice)- Law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland requires the trustees to prepare fancial statements for each fancial year which give a true and fair view ofcharity and of the incoming resour¢¢s and applÉcation of resources of the charity for that year. In preparino these financial statements the trustees are required to: select Suitable accounllng policies and then apply them consistently. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP. make judgements and e5timate5 that are reasonable and pNdent' state whether the Charities SORP (Updated January ?OIS) has been followed, Subject to any material departure5 disclosed and explained in the fmancial statements- and prepare the ftnancial siatements on the going Concern basi5 unless it 15 Inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operatio The tnteeS are responsible for keepintr proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accura¢y at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the f1claI sta¢¢ments comply with applicable law. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence fort8kintr reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and othcr itregularities. On behalf of the board Andrew Forster Trustee Dote: 22 May 2023 Mark Lennox Trustee