TOWNSEND STREET CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH IN IRELAND
Trustees, Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2022
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland (NIC104316)

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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December
2022 including a Statement of Assets and Liabilitie5 as at that date.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Townsend Street congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
32 Townsend Street
Belfast
BT13 2ES
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland {NIC104316)
CHARITY TRUSTEES
The CharityTrustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were
Doreen Anderson
Margaret Browne
Heather Darragh
Paul Darragh
Daniel Fleming
Jack Lamb
William Leonard (Died 18.02.221
Elizabeth Mcclean (Resigned 08.06.22)
Heather Murray
Ruth Pritchard
Colin Skillen
PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS
Minister
Clerk of Session
Treasurer
Rev Jack Lamb
Heather Darragh
Colin Skillen
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
BANKERS
SOLICITORS
Paul Mccarroll
47 Thornleigh Park
Lisburn
BT28 2DD
Northern Bank Limited
TIAS Danske Bank
PO Box 183
Donegall Square West
Belfast BTI 6JS
Cleaver Fulton Rankin
50 Bedford Street
Belfast
BT2 7FW

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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd)
STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT
The Kirk Session
The charity trustees of the congregation are the members of its Kirk Session. Under the congregation's
governing document, The Code, the book of the constitution and government of the Presbyterian
Church in Ireland, the Kirk Session seeks to watch over and promote the spiritual interest of the
congregation and of persons not connected with any congregation who are within its bounds. It ensures
pastoral care is in place in the congregation and seeks to further the contribution of the Church to
Christian witness and service in the local community. The Kirk Sessions has delegated to its
Congregational Committee the temporal affairs of the congregation including administering all funds
and property belonging to the congregation. Members of the Kirk Session are ex-officio members of the
Congregational Committee.
The Kirk Session consists of the ordained minister and the ruling elders of the congregation5. All
members are entitled to propose, speak and exercise equal votes at meetings, except that the
Moderator, the ministers in active duty in the congregation, has no deliberative but only a casting vote.
Stated meetings of the Kirk session are held on the first Friday of January, March, May, September and
November.
To be chosen for the office of the eldership in the congregation a person must be a voting member and
a regular attendant on its ordinances. The selection of those proposed to be called to the office can be
either by the congregation or by the Kirk Session. Members are elected if they obtain two-thirds of
those who vote.
Presbytery
Under the Presbyterian Church in Ireland form of governance the corporate oversight of a congregation
is the responsibility of a Presbytery which superintends generally the spiritual and temporal affairs of
the congregations assigned to it by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
Townsend Street congregation of the Presbyterian Church has been assigned to the South Belfast
Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The membership of the Presbytery consists mainly of
the active ministers of congregations assigned to it by the General Assembly, minsters who have retired
from active duty and an elder appointed by the Kirk Session of the congregation.

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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT {cont'd)
The General Assembly
The General Assembly is the supreme court of the Church, representing in one body the whole Church
and acting as its supreme legislative, administration and judicial authority, in dealing with all matters
brought before it. The General Assembly is normally constituted during the first week in June for
worship and to conduct its business. At the end of business it is dissolved. The membership of the
General Assembly consist5 mainly of the active ministers of each congregation, retired minsters and a
representative elder appointed by the Kirk Session of each congregation.
DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE
The charitable purpose of the congregation is the advancement of religion.
Townsend Street congregation of the Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church
in Ireland. The Presbyterian Church in Ireland, as a Reformed Church within the wider body of Christ is
grounded in the Scriptures, and exists to love and honour God through faith in His Son and by the power
of His Spirit, and to enable her members to play their part in fulfilling God's mission to our world.
The congregation's mission statement is as follows:
"We are here to show Christ and the church are not just memories of the past but are joyful, alive and
relevant to everyone here and now."
As a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, we believe that the Bible is the supreme
authority over all we do, and that the Westminster Confession of Faith, along with the Larger and
Shorter Catechisms set out what we understand the bible teaches on key matters of Christian faith and
practice.
ACTIVITIES AND OBJECTIVES
The congregation meets for public worship every Sunday and visitor5 are welcome to join. The
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper is observed on the first Sunday of January, April and October and on the
last Sunday in June. All those who have been baptised and who have made a profession of faith in the
Lord Jesus Christ are admitted to the Lord's Supper. The congregation holds regular bible study
meetings. Organisations within the congregation under the control of the Kirk Session include the
Knitting & Crochet Group and the Coffee & Chat Group.

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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Worship and prayer
The congregation met for worship each Sunday at 11'.30am. Following the retirement of Revjack Lamb
in September 2022, the congregation ceased to meet for worship when the difficult decision was made
to dissolve the congregation. A monthly Bible Study carried out by telephone conference call continues
to provide an opportunity for members to meet together for fellowship, to study the scriptures and for a
time of prayer.
As well as our regular services and virtual meetings during the year we gave thanks for faithful Services
and sought to comfort those who had been bereaved.
As at 31 December 2022 there were no communicant members and no families contributing to the
congregation.
Pastoral care
Members of the congregation who are unable to attend church due to sickness or age are visited on a
regular basis by the minister, elders or by the congregation's pastoral visitor. Visitation and pastoral care
continues under the guidance of Rev Morris Gault, convenor of the vacancy.
Mission and outreach
At a local level the congregation has fundraised for and supported the work of the Presbyterian
Children's Society and the Royal British Legion.
Presbytery
The congregation was represented at the regular meetings of Presbytery by our minister and one of our
elders. This provides an important link between the congregations and the wider structures of the
church.
General Assembly
The minister and one of our elders were nominated to attend the meeting of the General Assembly of
the Presbyterian Church in Ireland held in Assembly Buildings, Belfast, in June.

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {cont'd)
Property
During the year the congregation incurred expenditure of £17,205 on property maintenance. The main
item was a contribution of £10,800 towards the renovation of stained glass windows as part of a project
undertaken by The Townsend Street Belfast Presbyterian Endowments.
Organisations
The Knitting & Crochet Group met weekly with an attendance of around 9 people. They knit small hats
go to the Premature Bab.y unit in the Royal Maternity Hospital and provide knitted vests to Presbyterian
Friendship House, who in turn send them to Africa for new born babies, They also knit blankets which
are donated to the Nl Hospice, Knitted scarves and hats were also donated to the Welcome
Organisation for homeless people in the city as well as to Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child
for inclusion in shoe box Christmas gifts for children at Christmas. The knitting has carried on in
participants, homes following closure.
Volunteers
The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give freely of their time by
serving on committees and helping with organisations and other church activities.

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {cont'd)
PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland 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 and in the Church's subordinate standards (the Westminster
Confession of Faith and the Shorter and Larger Catechisms) leading to spiritual and moral 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 the sick, disabled and bereaved).
Generally the above benefits are delivered locally by congregations and their members, or are facilitated
hrough presbyteries or are organised and delivered centrally. Local delivery is facilitated by central
resources in almost all cases. Public access is made known through the use of noticeboards, printed
material, press advertisement, websites, and social media or in other ways.
The benefits are demonstrated through regular evaluation of the services and informal and ad-hoc
feedback from members, their families, and members of the public.
The purpose does not lead to harm. The only private benefit flowing from our purpose is related to
Ministers, Missionaries, Deaconesses, Irish Mission workers and Lay Agents who receive benefits as a
result of their holding office or employment. However, this is incidental and necessary in order to
further our charitable purpose. There are no other private benefits, The beneficiaries of this purpose are
members, their families, other individuals that the Presbyterian Church in Ireland is in direct and indirect
contact with, the community in which pastoral services are provided and other communities throughout
Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and worldwide which benefit from our engagement with and
support for both Christian and other secular organisations, charities and individual members of the
public.
The Kirk Session has had regard to the Charity Commissions Public benefit requirement statutory
guidance.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The congregation's main income sources are members, subscriptions to Freewill Offering and Propertv
& Restoration, employment grants from Action Mental Health, charitable grants from the Townsend
Street Belfast Presbyterian Endowments and investment income. The total income from all sources
during the year was £63,795 {2021: £116,619). Income from donations and legacies was £18,483 (2021:
£30,792), income from other charitable activities was £1,30012021,. £3,834), income from other
operating activities was £13,13812021: £5,251), investment losses amounted to (£21,176112021: gains
£21,176) and income from grants wa5 £30,87412021'. £167,915}.
Total expenditure in 2022 was £184,732 (2021: £167,915).

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd)
TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND RELATED PARTY TRANSAcfioNS
No Trustee received any remuneration as a result of their Trusteeship of the Charity. During the year
two Trustees were employed by the Charity,.
Rev Jack Lamb as Minister- Stipend & Expenses £37,153 {2021: £50,923)
Mrs Doreen Anderson as a pastoral assistant- Wages & Expenses £5,45012021.. £5,129)
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE 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 congregation's total income does not exceed £250,000, the Trustees have elected under Section
6413) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 to prepare a receipts and payment account and a
statement of assets and liabilities.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and
explain the congregation's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time its financial
position, They are also respcnsible for safeguarding the assets of the congregation and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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Paul Darragh
Trustee
Colin Skillen
Trustee
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26 October 2023
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26 October 2023

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INDEPENDENT EXAMSNERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES TOWNSEND STREET CONGREGATION OF THE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
I report on the accounts of the Townsend Street congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland for
the year ended 31, December 2022.
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.
St is my responsibility to:
Examine the accounts under Article 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008
Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under Article
65191(bl of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008
State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under Article 65 of the Charities Act (Northern
Ireland) 2008 and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by
the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under Article 65191 (bl of the Charities Act (Northern
Ireland} 2008.
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 such
matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe..
(11 That accounting records were not kept in accordance with Article 65 of the Charities Act
(Northern Ireland) 2008
(2) That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
131 That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
(Northern Ireland) 2008
{41 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 matters111 to (41 listed above
and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Cornmission for Northern Ireland, I have
found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Paul Mccarroll
26th October 2023

TOWNSEND STREET CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY (Receipts and Payments Account)
for the year ended 31 December 2022
Note
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowrnent
Funds
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Receipts
Donations and legacies
Cha ritable activities
Other trading activities
Investment Income
Other
16,736
290
12,125
118,434)
30,874
1,747
1,010
1,013
19,2761
18,483
1,300
13,138
{479} 128,1891
30,874
30,792
3,834
5,251
21,176
55,566
Total Receipts
41,591
{5,5061
14791
35,606
116,619
Payments
Raising funds
Cha ritable activities
Other
339
167,576
123,890
32,653
156,543
Total Payments
123,890
32,653
156,543
167,915
Net receipts / (payments}
Transfers between funds
182,299)
17,9811
138,1591
7,981
(4791 (120,937) 151,2961
Net movement in funds
Funds brought forward
(90,280)
366,417
130,1781
86,304
{479) (120,937) (51,2961
5,832
458,562
509,858
Funds carried forward
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276,137
56,126
5,353
337,625
458,562
Funds Reconciliation
Bank and Cash at start of year
Net movement in funds
366,417
(90,280)
86,304
130,1781
5,832
458,562
509,858
(479) 1120,9371 (51,2961
Bank and Cash at end of year
276,137
56,126
5,353
337,625
458,562
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
As at 31 December 2022
Total
2022
Total
2021
Cash & Cash Equivalents
Debtors
Bank Deposit Accounts
Bank Current Accounts
236
289,453
42,582
333,560
119,169
332,271
452,729
Other Assets
Fixed Assets- Note 10
Church Premises
Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment
Vehicles
Investments- Note 11
5,353
5,832
337,624
458,561
Liabillties
Funds- Note 12
Other
337,624
458,561
337,624
458,561
Approved by the Kirk Session and signed on its behalf by
Paul Darragh
26th October 2023
Colin Skillen
th
26 October 2023
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
31 December 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As the total income of the congregation is less than £250,000 the congregation have elected in
accordance with the provisions in The Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations (Northern Ireland)
2015 to prepare its accounts on a receipts and payments basis.
FUND ACCOUNTING
Endowment funds are funds, the capital of which must be retained either permanently or at the
congregation's discretion; the income derived from the endowment is to be used either as restricted or
unrestricted income funds depending upon the purpose for which the endowment was established in
the first place.
Restricted funds comprise {a) income from endowments which is to be expended only on the restricted
purposes intended by the donor and (b} revenue donations or grants for a specific congregational
activity intended by the donor.
Unrestricted funds are income funds which are to be spent on the congregation's general purposes.
Designated funds are general funds set aside by the congregation for use in the future.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Loose plate collections
Donations and gifts
In Memoriam
991
15,745
991
17,492
981
29,811
1,747
16,736
1,747
18,483
30,792
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
31 December 2022
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Presbyterian Children's Society
World Development Appeals
Earl Haig Poppy Day Appeal
Ukraine Appeal
1,010
1,010
70
3,100
530
204
70
220
220
290
1,010
1,300
3,834
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Fund5
Total
2022
Total
2021
Use of Premises
Subscriptions Received
4,700
7,425
4,700
8,438
1,005
4,246
1,013
12,125
1,013
13,138
5,251
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Deposit interest
General Investment Fund
Investment Dividend5 & Interest
35
118
(18,587}
35
118
14791 {28,3421
101
114
20,961
19,2761
118,4341
19,276)
1479} 128,189)
21,176
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 December 2022
OTHER INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowrnent
Funds
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Action Mental Health Grant
TSBPE Grants12021 CJRS Grants)
LPOW Grant
Ulster Scots Agency
18,874
12,000
18,874
12,000
26,233
3,000
23,407
2,926
30,874
30,874
55,566
RAISING FUNDS
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
FWO envelopes
339
339
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
PCI Assessments
Presbytery fees
Staff Costs
Premises Costs
Travel Costs
Administration Costs
Charitable Donation5
Local Projects
Governance Costs
Bank Charges
Realised Investment Losses
5,043
460
51,873
9,279
5,663
5,043
460
51,873
25,465
5,663
5,618
478
61,050
68,175
6,242
221
5,578
15,594
3,946
134
16,186
260
7,504
5,752
140
37,916
1,276
1,536
7,504
7,155
140
51,704
1,403
13,788
123,890
32,653
156,543
103,550
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 December 2022
OTHER EXPENDITURE
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Other expenses
Re-stated balance General Fund
10. FIXED ASSETS
The congregation worships in the Church premises situated at 32 Townsend Street and has use of the
associated fixtures, fittings, plant and machinery. Information on the cost or valuation of these assets is
not available at a cost commensurate with the benefit to the users. The Trustees declare that these
assets had an insurance value of £3,887,995 as at 15th November 2022. The Charity's policy is only to
recogni5e items which meet the definition of a fixed asset per FRS102 if its cost is over £10,000.
11. INVESTMENTS
The congregation has the following investments. Amounts are shown at market valuation.
2022
2021
General Investment Fund
438 shares
@ £12.2209
5,353
5,167
5,167
5,167
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 December 2022
12. FUND BALANCES
Fund
Balance
at start
Receipts Paymen
Surplus / Transfer
(Def icit)
Balance
at end
Unrestricted Fund5
General Fund
Development Fund
Contingency Fund
Benevolent Fund
Bequest Fund
Luncheon Club
Boys, Brigade
Sunday School
101,595
59,686
172,283
3,816
6,052
5,239
8,699
5,328
55,175
195
78,417
15,147
42,529
123,242} (7,9811
114,952)
{42,529)
70,372
44,734
129,754
3,816
4,558
5,234
8,690
5,260
1,494
(1,494}
15)
191
{681
12
69
362,698
55,374 137,673
{82,2991 17,981)
272,418
Restricted Funds
Property & Restoration Fund
Manse Fund
AH Storey Bequest Fund
A McKeown Bequest Fund
Organ Fund
Window Fund
McKeown Memorial Fund
United Appeal Fund
Children's Society
3,484
48,718
2,669
2,669
11,411
7,740
13,343
2,185
4,847
12,565
659
659
2,922
15,707
3,294
(2,662)
{12,5651
16591
1659}
12,9221
115,707)
13,294)
323
1141
822
36,153
2,010
2,010
8,489
7,967
10,049
323
323
1,263
1,277
14
90,034
3,771
41,930
{38,1591
7,981
59,856
Endowment Funds
General Investment Fund
5,832
480
(480)
5,352
Total
458,564
59,145 180,083
{120,9381
337,626
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