REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: NIC104336
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements (or the Year Ended 31 December 2022
for
Flrst Holywood Presbyt¢rllln Church
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First Holywood Presbyterlan Church
Contents of the Finanelal Statements
for the year ended 31 De¢¢mber 2022
PAge
Report of the Tru$tee5
Independent Exjminer's Report
12
Statement of Financial Actfivities
13
Balance Sheet
14
Notes to the Financial StAlements
15 to 21
DetAll¢d Statement of Ffinancial Actlvitle$
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First Holywood Pre5byterlAn Church
Report of th¢ Trustees
for the year ended 31 December 2022
First Holywood Presbyterian Church is a Christian organi5ation derived from a Declaration of Trust and it is a
registered charity, registration number NIC 104336.
The trustees present their report with th¢ financial stat¢ments of the charity for the year ended 31 Decemb¢r 2022. The
tNstees have adopted the provisions of the Accounting and Reporting by Charities- Statement of Recommended
Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) effective l January 2019).
OBJEcfivES AND ACTIVITIES
Objective5 and alms
First Holywood Congregation is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The Presbyterian Church in
Ireland, as a Refomied Church within the wid¢r body of Christ is grounded in the s¢rip￿res, and ¢xists to love and
honour God through faith in His Son and by the power of His Spirit, and to enabl¢ her members to play their part in
fulfilling God's mission to our world.
The congregation's mission purpose is to seek to enable people of all ages lo discover Christ and to follow Him, to
celebrate Him together and to learn how God's truth can change and equip us for effective servi¢¢ in the community and
the wider world.
The congr¢gation aims to live out its Mission and Vision as a family of God's people by being..
A Covenant Community- where our relationships are rooted in the promis¢s of God by living faithfully toward him
and toward one another
An Inlergen¢rational Community.. where adults intentionally take the lead to engage with, ¢n¢ourage and nurtur¢
younger members to maturity in Christ.
An Outward looking Community: where we want the blessings of God that belong to us in the gospel to become
blessings for others beyond the bounds of our community.
A5 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 th¢ Larger and Shorter Catechisms set out what we
understand the Bible teaches on key matters of Christian faith and practi¢e
Signifi¢#nt Aetivities
The congregation meets for worship every Sunday and visitors are welcome to join. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper
is observed on several occasions during Ihe year and all those who have been baptised and who have made a profession
of faith in the Lord Jesus Chrlst are admitted to the Lord's Supper. Th¢ congregation holds regular bible study
meeting5 and has a wide range of organisations including
Children's Ministry
Connect (for teenagers)
- Tots R Us (Mothers and Toddler5)
- Women's Morning Bible Study
Hom¢ and fellowship groups
- Presbyterian Women
Thursday Club (for s¢nior citizens)
Luncheon Club (for senior citizens)
Young Life (for teenag¢rs}
Girls Brigade and Explorers
- Arts & Crafty Folk
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Public benefit
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland meets th¢ 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 standardg (the Weslminsler Cohfession of Faith and the
Shorter and Larger Catechisms) leading to spiritual and moral development and Oppor￿nItieS for response to Bible
teaching. In thm, this framework leads to practical expressions of Christian beliefs and standards in the local
community su¢h as through the care of those in neeil (including the sick, disabled and bereaved).
Generally the above benefits are delivered locally by congregations and their members, or are facilitated through
presbyteries or are organised and delivered centrally. Local delivery is facilitated by central resources in almost all
ases. Public access is made known through the use of noticeboards, printed material, press advertisement. websites.
and social media or in other ways.
The benefils are demonstrated through regular evaluation of th¢ services and infornial and Md-hoc feedback from
members, their familie5, and m¢mbers of the public.
The purpose does not lead to hann. 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 thrther our charitsble purpose. There are no
other private benefits. The beneficiaries of this pU￿oSe ar¢ members, their families, other indivldvals 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 Cliristian and other Secul￿ organisations. Gharities and individual
member8 of th¢ public.
The Kirk S¢ssion has had regard to the Charity Commissions public benefil requirement statutory guidance.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable Activitles
Minister'$ Review
As pandemic concerns eased somewhat. we enlered 2022 with a cautious optimism for regaining much of the
momentum lost in the previous two years of Covid restrictions, and seeking to gain traction from the significant
transitions of 2021.
We give Ihanks to God that most of our church groups were able to restart in 2022, and indeed showed signs of new
development and growth by His blessing. The Clerk's report will highlight some of the more difficult aspects of the
year, and note particular thanks to staff and leaders whose roles ended or changed during 2022.
I want to note my own thanks to our staff team for 2022 (Nicola Lynn, Kaihleen Spence, Christine Mcclenahan, Helen
Jeffrey and Charles Maginn¢s), Kirk Session, committee members, treasurer, organisational leaders and helpers for their
dedication through a year in which we faced significant challenges and embraced many wonderful opportunities.
Thanks are also due to all those of you, our members, who faiihfvlly support and enthusiastically participate in the
many and varied aspects of our chur¢h life and wilness. As a worshipping family of faith. God has called each of us to
play our part, and each is as important as the next.
As we reflect on 2022 through the lens of these reports. let us give unending praise to the Lord for his goodness and
faiihfulness. and let us look fonvard with confidence in him, I￿StIng that he will fulfil his purposes for us, lo the glory
of his name.
Grace and peace lo you.
Rev. Stuart Mccrea
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Flrst Holyivood Presbyterian Church
Report of the Tru5tee$
for the year ¢nded 31 Decemb¢r 2022
Kirk Sesslon
We are grateful to God for His work by His Holy Spirit in and through the congregation in 2022. Session had 7
opportunities to meet tog¢ther through th¢ year to assist in our role as part of God's people in First Holywood.
Through the year, this included setting in place a new Mission Partnerships process with the airn of more intentionally
and strategically supporting mission locally, nationally and int¢rnationally each year.
Th¢re was also consideration of what staffing is required to support the mission and development of the congregation.
Interviews took plac¢ for the post of Co-ordinator of Children's and Youth Ministry in April, but an appointment was
not able to be made at that lime. Further considerations took place in the aU￿rnn, and it was decided to seek again for
that position in early 2023. and also to investigate opportunities lo employ a deaconess.
We were grateful for and fully supportive of Stuart's ministry amongst us and hi8 faithful preaching and leading from
God's word. Stuart was off due to illness from March b¢for¢ returning to work in June, and we continued to support and
pray for his ongoing recovery.
We thank everyone for their ongoing contributions to the life and witnes5 of this congregation. We acknowledged
Bertie Maguire's faiththl service as an elder over 3 decade5 as he retired in September, Nicola Lynn's service as office
administrator as she moved on to & new job in December, and Carl Mcmanus as he moved on from his role in
leadership of Young Life to become pastor of Holywood CFC in August.
In November, Session formally notified Boys, Brigade headquarters that the Company was not restarting, and we a
grateful to John Ferguson and all the leaders over the years and for all that God has done through them with BB.
We were grateful for the work of Gra¢me Thompson as Treasurer and his helpful finan¢ial projections for Session
consideralions. and for the role of Carolin¢ Thompson and Andrew Nugent as ¢hild protection designated persons.
As well a5 child protection Considerations being a regular item of session agenda, we r¢ceiv¢d use￿1 updat¢s from
Anne White as our Presbytery elder attending regular and other Presbytery meetings, and Mark Baillie as our
representative attending General Assembly in June. The support of Presbyt¢ry and the wider Church in the ongoing
mission and ministry of First Holywood (and ¢very PCI congr¢gation) is not to be underestimated.
We were glad to join together again with our brothers and sist¢r5 in High Street congr¢galion for four Sunday services
in July. We were also grate￿] for the ongoing work of church committee and oih¢rs in attending to many practical
issu¢s of the church and manse.
There is much more to be thankful for. 3$ Other parts of this annual report will al80 bear testimony lo, and to Commit to
prayer for God's ongoing gracious work in his mercy to and through us, and all for His glory. Amen.
Craig Russell (Clerk of Session through 2022)
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CHURCH COMmI￿E[
The Congregational Committee of Ihe church is charged with the responsibility of 'administralion of the temporal affairs
of th¢ congregation,. Members are elected from the congregation to serv¢ on the committee for a three-year tem at
which point a new committee is elected.
Office Bearers - Th¢ following were Committee Office Bearers during the year:
Chairperson.. Trevor Reaney
Secretary- Christina Baillie
Treasurer.. Graeme Thompson
Sub Committees
The following Sub Committees served during the year..
The Finance Sub Committee which was chaired by Scott Burnside.
Throughout 2022, the Sub Committee was made up of Scott Burnside, Fiona Woods, Graem¢ Thompson, Rev. Stuart
Mccrea. Craig Russell, Robert Conlon, Rachel Mason, Trevor Reaney and Christina Baillie.
Those responsible for Property wer¢ Albert Hall, David Speers, Peter Moran and Jenny Russell. Jenny Russell agreed to
move to the Communications Sub Committee from May 2022 10 convene this. In September 2022, David Speers
resigned from the Committee.
The Welcoming and Hospitality Sub Committee has be¢n composed of Cheryl Harbinson. Elinor Cairnduff and Liz
Reaney.
The Communications Sub Committee was mad¢ up of C(Trlin Dewar, Ben Harbinson and Zoe Woods. In May 2022,
Colin Dewar stepped down and Jenny Russell look on responsibility for coordinating this Sub Committee.
Busln¢ss durlng the year
While the Treasurer will issue a separate report on all financial matters, it is appropriate to express our thanks on behalf
of the congregation lo Graeme Thompson for serving in his role through 2022. The Ch￿￿h,S financial position continues
to allow for planned and future spending. The work of the Sub Committe¢ has included considering investment plans
for available funds and allo¢ating financial support to mission organisations.
The Property Sub Committee continued lo consider issues relating to the church propety and manse. There were
several major projects completed during 2022 including installation of th¢ stair lift in the Worship Centre, repairs to the
Church Tower, extemal painting, refurbishment of emergency lighting and renovatlon of the main church kitchen. The
Sub Committee members have overseen complex projects to a high standard which have benefited the whole church.
They have ensured minor repairs and any issues which have arisen have been resolved in a cost eff¢¢tive and timely
manner.
Regarding the Communications Sub Committee, discussions are ongoing regarding the house styl¢ of the church and
consideration of th¢ visual presentation of the church. There has been work done considering the website and social
medi&.
In respect of the W¢lcoming and Hospitality Sub Committee, the members continue to support and provide assistance
through supervising stewarding and co-ordinating rotas. The luncheon club continues to provid¢ an opportunity for
older members to gather together for a meal and shared connection.
Throughout 2022, there has been significanl work achieved by the Committee. All service by the various members is
noted and appreciated.
We would also like lo express our thanks to Nicola Lynn, the Church Secretary. Nicola worked through 2022 to help
with many practical and administrative issues and is an excellent support to the Committee.
Christina Baillie (Secretary)
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First Holywood Pre5byterlan Church
Report of the Tru$tee5
for the year ¢nded 31 December 2022
TREASURER'S REPORT
Freewill Offering in th¢ Gener&1 Account was £141,815 down 10.4% on last year d¢spile the impact of the pand¢mic on
services being significantly less than in 2021. Lower Gift Aid receipls than 2021, and the receipt of 74 large legacy in
2021 (£67,353) resulted in total gross Freewill Offerings of £184,525 compared with £267,141 the previous year. a
reduction of 30.90/0. Here I would again like to thank Fiona Woods for her hard work in submitting th¢ Gift Aid
claims.
In addition, expenditure has also increased by £22,611 larg¢ly due to increased depreciation leaving a defi¢it on the
general account for the year of £39,917 compared to a surplus in 2021 of £65,310.
Building Fund donations (including Gift Aid) wer¢ 9.3 / lower at £13,591 compared with last year of £14,992. In
addition expenditure was significantly increased to £45,529 up from £4,349 last year. due to major repairs to th¢ tower
and to the boilers, resulting in a deficit for the year of £31,938 compared to a surplus of £10,643 in 2021.
There was £74,380 spent on replacing the kitchen and the lift and those have b¢en added to Capital assets and will be
included in expenditure as d¢preciation over the next 5 y¢ars.
United Appeal contributions received was £12,276 down from £13,287 last year. This &ccount required a £15,000
transfer from the general account to ensure United Appeal target was met and other outgoings.
Collections for Outreach amounted to £16,078 up from £5,036 last year, from this £2,095 was paid out in donations for
various causes.
The F.A.l.R. Fund ¢onlinu¢s to be supported and has a balance of £4,025 Gmrried fo￿ard, after £2,900 was paid out lo a
number of families in need.
Unfortunately, thi5 year there was an overall deficit of £73,581, with larg¢ exp¢ndithres on r¢pairs being compounded
by lower giving. In th¢ last coupl¢ of years, I've thanked the congregation for their flexibility in setting up online
payments to the chur¢h during covid. However now that we'r¢ back in the church whilst many of those ODlin¢ payments
have been stopped, we haven't all got ba¢k into the habit of bringing an envelope every week. I'd thus encourage the
congregation to review what they are giving and if an online payment that hasn't been changed for a while, consid¢r
in¢reasing that, or simply make a one-off top up payment to the level that you'd like to be giving. I'd especially
¢ncour&ge support for the United Appeal account to offs¢t the shortfall there.
I would like to thank all those who have helped me in 2022 including the members of the Finance Sub-¢ommittee, th¢
treasurers of the various organisations, the counting teams, and especially Nicola in the office for all their hard work,
support. and assistance.
Graeme Thompson (Hon. Treasurer)
Organi5atlons
UNITED CHOIR AND WORSHIP GROUPS
Although no longer lockdown we began 2022 in a still socially distanced church with the congregation masked and the
Worship leaders behind screens. On the 4th April as spring was emerging all around us, P.C.I lifted the restrictions
and we approached Easter with a more familiar feel to our services. Social Distancing was ended and masks we
removed. It felt like we were ¢merging from a deep dark winter alongside the blooming flowers and the leaves on the
trees.
On Good Friday 15th April w¢ joined with our friends from High Stre¢t to share in a special service whiGh included
communion, scripthre readings and Lenten music sung by The Balligan Consort. This was a moving evening that took
us through the biblical signposts of Christs life l¢ading up to the crucifixion.
On Easter Sunday a small choir of 7 singers sang '[ will Rise, to a now fuller congregation as people were beginning to
feel more comfortable to join the church fellowship once more.
Numb¢rs continued to increase and at Harvest w¢ were able to have 7 wonderful young people in the Youth Choir sing '
Blessed to be a Blessing, which really encompassed how we all felt at being ba¢k in the arms of our church family once
more. The choir, Ihis time with 18 members sang 'You Crown the Year with Your goodness,.
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The year was rounded off with a wonderful service of lessons and carols in a church lit only with fairy lights and
candles on every available surface. A large choir sang 2 pieces, Woel, and '0 Holy Night,. The youth choir sang 'This
Christmas Tim¢, and so many folk led us in scrip￿re readings. One of the highlights was th¢ Mccrea kids singing a
b￿utifUl pi¢ce called Wight of Silence,.
As we carne to the end of the year I was reminded of the promises of God that although we had come through a very
strange 'winter' with th¢ pandemic. we emerged into Spring once more with the resurrection hope of Jesus lifting and
wamiing our hearts.
A hug¢ thank you to all our instrumentalists and singers who are involved in the leading of the music each week and lo
those who join us for special services. You uplift us all with your gifts and bring glory to His holy name.
Christine Mcclenahan (Music A$sistant)
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Children's Ministy is for children aged 4-1 l years and takes pla¢¢ upstairs in the Worship Centre during the morning
service. We follow as closely as possibly to the main themes which are being covered in th¢ morning service, using a
rnixture of interactive and presented material suitable to the age of the children attending.
Please continue to pray for our children and their parents that each may know the nearness and faithfulness of God, and
for the leaders and help¢rs that they may discern your will in planning the teaching.
Fiona Woods
CRÈCHE
After all the restrictions Creche is back up and running Wlth a new look. We welcome all children from birth to 4 years
old. Our crech¢ space has been sel up tsking in needs of the children. Babies have a designated area to play, while the
older children have various sections designed to slimulate their imaglnation.
Please pray for the leaders & children as they continue to develop and grow within our church family. 2 Peter 3..18
Grow in th¢ grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ"
Sandra Gallagher
YOUNG LIFE
Our partnership with Young Life started to see some real growth and fruit for patient labour as w¢ emerged from the
worst of the pandemic. This saw not only & growth in numbers, with many young people from families outside of our
church membership attending on club nights. but also a deeper engagement relationally and spiritually. 2022 saw the
return (Trf camp with several young p¢ople from Holywood attending either Young Lif¢ or Wildlife ¢amp, where some
took significant steps of faith, including trusting Jesus for the first time. This year also saw the expansion of
discipleship groups, with a younger boys group bringing the number of groups lo four. Sadly, 2022 saw the departure of
Carl Mcmanus as the full time staff lead of Young Life in Holywood after six years of excellent work and palienl
building. We are grateful to hlm for all he invested in the young people and how he engaged so supportively with First
Holywood congr¢galion and wished him God's blessing as he took up the role of sit¢ pastor at Holywood CFC. We
wer¢ happy that in September 2022, Holywood Young Life leadership was taken up by DGLS Skye Houston and Daisy
Shannon who assumed this role with passion and energy.
Graeme Thompson
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Report of the Trustees
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CONIYECT
Connect exists to connect young people to God. to each other and to Ihe wider church family and meets twice a month
during the morning service. On other Sundays w¢ try to help the young people engage with the church services. Our
numbers and levels of commitment grew this year as we continued to look at doctrine that helped them understand faith
and lif¢. We conlinued to look at various pictures of the church betwe¢n the new year and the summer. In the autumn
we had a good influx of new year 8s to swell our numbers and looked at doctrine on Identity and variovs aspects of
Sunday moming worship. Overall it was a really encouraging year.
Graeme Thompson
SOTH NI COMPANY GIRLS, BIUGADE
Our GB company had to close on 20th March 2020 due to Covid 19. We were abl¢ to open again in October 2021 but
with r¢striclions. The girls coped very well with all the changes during the sessions. We were unable to hold our
Annual Display, on Tuesday 5th April 2022 th¢ Juniors, Seniors and Brigaders had a fun nighi and received their
awards. The Explorers had their fun day on Friday 8th April and received their awards.
Our n¢w session started on 2nd Sept¢mber 2022 and although our numbers were small, the girls were very enthusiasti
and excited to be back to GB without covid restrictions. We had our Enrolment Service in Church on Sunday 16th
October and this was well attended. In December we had our usual Christmas parties and the Explorers had a visit
from Santa.
We would like lo thank all the parents and friends for their support and encouragement and ask for your ¢ontinuous
prayers for us, as we tNst in God to achiev¢ our aim to help girls become followers of Jesus Christ.
Rosemary Ferguson (GB Captain)
TOTS R US
Tot5 w¢r¢ back in action during 2022 and welcomed a new generation of mums and toddlers, many of whom had been
born during lockdown and had missed out on so many early years experiences Outsid¢ of their familie5. Numbers
attending soon built up to an average of 30 children and around the same number of adults. Most are from our local
community and we have been delighted to welcome some whose first language is not English. We gather in the big
h811 on Tuesday mornings from 10 am to 11.30 am and provide a variety of toys and activities.. home corner, dough,
floor play, dressing up, baby area and table top activilies which includes painting and crafts. During snack time we
provide fruit, breadstick and drinks for the children and teal¢offee and biscuits for the adults. We end the morning
with Rhyme tim¢. songs and actions.
As a group we support an orphan project in Malawi, sending money to provid¢ a nutritious hot m¢al for the children.
some extra snacks, medicines and blankets for vulnerabl¢ families. Join us in praying that God's name will be
honoured in all w¢ do as all come into our Church.
Margar¢t Hewitt (Tots R Us leader)
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
Our group of 'Women Together, meet5 monthly lo encourage all ladies in the congregation to live for Jesu5 and to know
God's pres¢n¢e as we gath¢r together in friendship and love.
The 2022 year began with a well-attended Febrnary me¢ting as everyone, including several new members, enjoyed the
opportunity of getting to know Hazel and s￿art who agreed to answ¢r 20 (or morel) questions about themselvesl
What a rev¢lationl
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We thank Elinor Caimduff who led the PW so ably through the uncertainties of 2020_2021 and were pleased to
w¢lcome Hazel Mccrea as our Leader,. when Ihe new Committee met in June 2022, we introduced the name "Women
Together - PW while the theme - Deeper Together - helped us focus on how we could strengthen our relalionships and
foster our spiritual connections with each other.
With that vision in plac¢, we provided a gift bag of "treats for each lady at our September meeting and Hazel Mccrea
shared the theme of ¢herishing ¢ach other; we exchanged named 'luggage lags, as a reminder to pray for one other
person An the group and make opportunities to meet for a cuppa or chat oulside regular church meetings. Another new
Ven￿re was to have a friendship coordinator to send a card to each member at their birthday.
Through the year we also welcomed speakers such as Caroline Lowry from A Bundle of Joy Baby in a Basket (for
which two tables of items for babies wer¢ donated), we celebrated the Queen's Jubilee with Nathena Burnside
ent¢rtaining us with some royal connections and iced some creative designs on d¢licious home-baked fairy cakes, while
sharing recollections of Tommy Bell (an elder and leader of Bible class) and his bakery in Shore Road. we were also
inspired by th¢ outreach to Lebanon from Rachel Maquire through dental care and enjoyed an hilarious seasonal
elebration as we participated in a specially-written pantomime. Ella Cinders and the Mislaid Husband, followed by our
usual tasty Christmas supper.
At each of our meetings about 30 of us were led in devotions encouraging our t￿st in J¢sus, to serve logether and go
deeper across the generations. We wel¢om¢ every lady in the congregation to join our group, to share in the laughter as
we enjoy fellowship tog¢ther and en¢ourage each other lo be a disciple of Jesus and liv¢ for Him each day.
Lynda Franci5 (PW Treasurer)
LADIES BIBLE STUDY GROUP
It has been almost two years since Ladies Bible Study r¢turned lo nomial &fter the pandemic. It has been a blessing to
com¢ together again on Wedn¢sday momihgs from 10.30 am to 12 noon, to leam how God moved and worked in
people's lives. We study a variety of characters and r¢flecting on how God worked his plan and purpose in their lives
at that time and in their culthre, helping us to understand and know how God continues today to do the same for us.
The ladies are given their notes the week before to tak¢ home and study, refle¢t and prepare for the following week.
On occasions, such as Easter and Christmas, there is a special gift given in appreciation for th¢ir faithfulness,
ommitment and encouragement.
Kathleen Spence (Pastoral Assistant)
ART AND CRAFTY FOLK
A group of ladies came together for the first time on 8th S¢ptember 2022 sharing a common Interest and diverse skills,
not to mention a desire for fellowship and Ghat. We m¢¢t fortnightly, usually on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the
month from l O am to 12 noon, with a coffee break halfway and a devotional reading which provides a thought for the
day. Numbers vary b¢tw¢en 12 and 18 and anyone who is Interested can come along.
Rosemary Logan
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Report of Ihe Trvslees
for th¢ year ended 31 December 2022
THURSDAY CLUB
The Thursday Club h&d it5 last meeting in June 2022 after a run of 13 years. Over those years we enjoy¢d interesting
talks once a month on a Thursday aft¢moon, followed by & short devotional. and afternoon tea. In that time w¢ were
privil¢ged to hear exceptional speakers from wkihin our church -mary Robinson, Elizabeth Laing. Joe Campbell, David
Boland, Don Harley, Ellen Boyd, and th¢ McNeelys, amongst others- and from all over the province. Some speakers
made return visits, such as the repre5¢nt&tive from Mercy Ships who updated us in March 2022 on the ongoing work of
that organisalion, the intrepid travellers Rev David Irwin and his wife Maureen, Robert Bell from S.D. Bell & Co on th¢
Upper Newtownards Road, and Joan Christie. Lord-Lieutenant of Antrim who regaled us with stori¢s of the Royals she
met during her time in office. Other memorable speakers include Ros Ram5¢y from Ramsey's Fine Food, Brenda
Campbell, a RSPB volunteer on Rathlin, and Brenda Turnbull from the Lagan Navigation Trust. Contributing to the
success of the Glub were my very able helpers, Valerie Harley, Marion Perry, Ellen Boyd, Jill Campbell and Elinor
Cairnduff, who made all our members feel so welcome and went beyond the Gall of duty to provide delicious
refreshments and a relaxed and uplifting atmosphere. Happy memories to cherishl
Caroline Stevenson
LUNCHEON CLUB
It was wonderful to r¢turn lo regular church lunches after the uncertainties of the p￿deMIc. We are delighted to serve
so many Ghurch members to lunch on the fourth Friday of most months (not JulylAugu8t) at 12..30.
Usually there are about 20 dinners, all bringing some chat, so the hall has a great atmosphere.
Our Christmas lunch was well attended. Mc Kees provided the food, Liz, Christine and Jeremy. provided the
entertainment - carol singing, and a few seasonal poems. Santa made an appearance as well, much to ¢veryone is great
delight.
Thank you to Elinor. Ann and Lynda, who hav¢ b¢¢n very loyal and generous with their help.
Ch¢ryl Harbinson
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Finanelal position
The results for the year are set oul in detail on pages 13 to 21. The results show net outgoing resources for the year of
£73,581 (2021.. Net incoming resources of £77,481).
Reserves polficy
The Tnistees have considered the level of unrestricted reserves that it is appropriate lo hold taking Account of current
and ongoing commitments. It is the policy of th¢ Trustees to hold at least 6 month's nomial expendilure. At the year end
unrestricted reserves excluding the property, were £165.386 which represents an adequate level of re5¢rves.
Golng concern
The activities of th¢ congregation ar¢ dependent on ongoing contributions from its members. The Trustees are of the
opinion that the congregation has sufficient resour¢es at the date of approval of these financial statements to meet
commitments which will arise in th¢ ye&r from the date of signing this report and subject to the continuing support from
members to fund on an ongoing basis the congregation's current activities and other financial commitments.
Risk Revlew
A review of major risks has been undertaken by the Trustees and systems and procedures implemented lo manage
identified risks. The principal risks are in relation to the likelihood of reputational damage and financial risks associated
with th¢ ¢xpectalion of ongoing financial support from members. These risks are mitigated by the Tnjstees, and the
Congregational Committee. regularly monitoring the various activities of th¢ congregation at stat¢d meetings and by
encouraging members in their regular giving.
FUTURE PLANS
The Church plans continuing the activilies outlined witbin the Annual Report in the forthcoming years.
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First Holywood Presbyterian Church
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31 December 2022
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Kirk Session
The charity t￿SteeS of the congregation are the members of its Kirk Session. Under the congregation's governing
document, The Code. the book of th¢ constitution and government of the Presbiterian Church in Ireland. the Kirk
Session Seeks to watch over and promote the spiritual int¢r¢st 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 Session monitors and
overviews at each meeting compliance with its child protection and safeguarding procedures and approves all leaders
within church organisations. The Kirk Session has delegated to ils Congregational Committ¢e the temporal affairs of
the congregation including administering all funds and property belonging to the congregation. Membets of the Kirk
Session are ex-officio members of the Congregational Committee.
The Kirk Session conslsts of the ordained ministers and the ruling elders of th¢ Congregations. 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 meelings of the Kirk session are nomially held al 7.30pm at the church on the fwsl Wedn¢sday of ea¢h month
(sav¢ usually in January, July and August), and additionally when required.
To b¢ Chosen for the office of the eldership in the congregation a person musl be a voting member and a regular
attendant on its ordinances. Th¢ 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 forni of gov¢mance the Corporate oversight of a congregation is the
responsibility of a Presbytery which superintends g¢n¢rally the spiritual and temporal affairs of the congregations
assigned to it by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. First Holywood Congregation has been
assigned to the East B¢lfast 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 each congregation.
The General Assembly
The General Assembly is Ihe supreme court of th¢ Church, representing in one body th¢ whole Church and acting as its
supreme legislative, administration and judicial authority. in dealing with all matters brought before it. Th¢ General
Assembly is nonnally constitttted during the first week in Jun¢ for worship and to conduct its business. At the end of
business it is dissolved. Th¢ membership of the General Assembly consists mainly of the active ministers of each
ongregation. r¢tired minsters and a representative elder appointed by the Kirk Session of each congregation.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
NIC104336
Principal address
7 Bangor Road
Holywood
Co Down
BT18 ONU
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First Holywood Pr¢$byterian Church
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31 December 2022
Trustees
Rev S Mccrea
Mr S Bumside (resigned 3115123)
Mr B Maguire (resigned 3019122)
Mr R Mccall
Mr P Mcclenahan
Mr J Ferguson
Mr J Harbinson
Mrs E Laing
Mr A Nug¢nt
Mr C Russell
Mr M Shields
Mrs A White (resigned 3113123)
Miss L Francis
Mrs F Woods
Mr M Baille
Mr D Kennedy
Mrs S Gallagher
Mr G C Thomp50n
Mr B Bromley
Independent Examiner
McIlveen How&rd Limit¢d
Chartered Accountants
169a Upper Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT4 3HZ
Soll¢ltors
Hewitt & Gilpin Soliritors Limit
8 High Street
Holywood
BT18 9AZ
Bankers
Danske Bank
Donegal Squar¢ West
Belfast
BTI 6JS
Minl$ter
Rev Stuart Mccrea
Clerk of Session
Mark Bailee
Church Treasurer
Graeme M Thompson
Approved by order of the board of ttvstees on ...
nd signed on its behalf by..
Mrs F Wood8- Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to th¢ Trustees of
First Holywood Presbyterian Church
I report on the accounts of the charity for Ihe year ended 31 December 2022, which are sel out on pages thirt¢en to
twenty one.
Respectlve responsibllfiiies ol chArlty trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for tl)e preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of
the Charities Act (North¢rn Ireland) 2008 ('the Acv).
I have examined your charity's accounts as required under Section 65 of the Charities Act. In carrying out my
examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section
65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
examine the accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northem
Ireland under Section 65(9)(b} of the Charities Act
stale whether particular matters have come lo my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner'$ report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under Section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was
carried oul in accordance with the general Direclkons given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under
S¢¢tion 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The ¢xaminalion included a review of the accounting r¢¢ords kept by ihe charity
and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or
dis¢losures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trnstees 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 Act
That the a¢¢ounts do not accord with those accounting records
That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Act
That ther¢ is further infornialion needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examfiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concems in respect of the matters (l) 10 (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.
Cre¢lman FCA
Mcllv¢¢n Howard Limited
Chartered Accountants
169a Upper Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT4 3HZ
Date..
The notes forni poll of these financial statements
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First Holywood Presbyterian Church
StAlement of Financlal Activities
for the yeAr ended 31 De¢¢mber 2022
2022
Total
funds
2021
Total
runds
Unrestri¢ted
fund
Restricted
fund
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
199,628
37,028
236,656
300,041
Investment incom¢
356
356
415
Total
199 984
237 012
300 456
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable actlvitie5
Charitable Activities
Ministry & Support Staff Costs
Congregational Running Expenses
General Assesmbly Assessments
Donations to Missions and Chariti¢s
Governance Costs
1,705
110,525
92,968
26,952
1,705
110,525
139,983
26,952
26,208
1,597
83,216
85,343
28,490
20,801
47,015
26,208
5,220
Total
237 370
73,223
310,593
222,975
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE)
Tran$fer8 belween funds
(37,386)
15.000
(36,195)
(73,581)
77.481
13
Net movement in funds
(52,386)
(21,195)
(73,581)
77,481
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
1,406,620
186,953
1,593,573
1,516.092
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
1354,234
165 758
1519992
1593,573
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Flr8t Holywood Presbyterian Church
Balance Sheet
31 De¢ember 2022
2022
2021
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
1,237.796
1.216,201
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
10
128,216
212257
95,457
333,501
340,473
428,958
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(58,277)
(51,586)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
282 196
377 372
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
1,519,992
1,593.573
NET ASSETS
1,519992
1593,573
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
13
1.354.234
165 758
1,406,620
186953
TOTAL FUNDS
1519992
1593 573
The financial statem
nts were approved by the Board of Trust¢¢s and authorised for issue on
i...(kk.or)..EQ..Z.qzI...
and w¢re signed on its behalf by:
Mr B Bromley - Trustee
Mrs F Woods - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Flrst Holywood Presbyterian Church
Notes to Ihe FlnANelal Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basls of preparfing the financial statements
Th¢ financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in
accordance with the Cliarities SORP (FRS 102) 'Ac¢ounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practic¢ applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS I02) (effeclive l January 2019),,
Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, and the Charitie5 Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. The financial statements have been prepared under the
historical cost convention.
Income
All income is re¢ognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the Charity charityhas
entitlement to
Ihe funds, it is probable Ihat the income will be received and th¢ amount can be measured reliably. Gift aid
claims are recognised in the period to which they relate.
Expendilure
Liabilities are recognised as expendilure a5 soon as there is a legal or constructive obligalion Committing the
charity to that expenditure. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Exp¢nditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has
been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly
attributed to particular headings they have been allocated lo activities on a basis consistent with the use of
resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed ass¢ts are initially measured at Cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment105ses.
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful
life.
Freehold property
FiX￿reS & fittings
25 /0 on Cost
TAxatioD
First Holywood Presbyterian Church is recognised as a charity for the purpose5 of applicable taxation l¢gislation
atid therefore is not subject to tax on its charitable activities. The charity is not registered for VAT and resources
expended therefore include irrecov¢rable input VAT.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restrtcted funds can only be used for particular restricted putpos¢s within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpos¢ of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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First Holywood Pre5byterlAn Church
Notes to the Financl#l Statements - contlnued
for the year ended 31 December 2022
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2022
Total
funds
2021
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Freewill Offering
Building Fund
Church Collections
United Appeal
Grants
Weddings & Funerals
Use of Halls
Legacies -
Books
PCI - Moderator's Appeal
Earl Haig Fund
General Missions Fund
Fair Fund
Sundry receipts
171.749
171,749
13,591
2,740
12,276
190.612
14,992
2,026
13,287
946
870
3,284
67,353
634
13,591
2.740
12,276
775
4,059
1,500
769
775
4.059
1,500
769
9,515
426
16,078
600
9,515
426
620
600
15,458
5,036
2,578
I,ooi
199 628
37,028
236,656
Granls received, included in the above. are as follow8.'
2022
2021
Other grants
946
INVESTMENT INCOME
2022
Total
funds
2021
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Deposit account interest
356
356
415
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Support
costs (see
note 5)
Direct
Costs
Totals
Charitable Activities
Ministy & Support Staff Costs
Congregational Running Expenses
General Assesmbly Ass¢ssments
Donations to Missions and Charities
Governance Costs
1.705
110,525
139,983
26,952
26,208
1,705
110,525
139,983
26,952
26,208
305 373
5,220
310593
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Flrst Holywood Presbyteri#n Church
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 D¢¢ember 2022
SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
osls
Governance Costs
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no tNste¢s' remuneration or oiher benefits for th¢ year ended 31 December 2022 nor for the year
ended 31 December 2021.
Trustees, expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December2022 nor for the year ended
31 December 2021.
STAFF COSTS
2022
2021
Wages and salaries
Social 5¢¢urity costs
81,600
69,842
86,275
74.184
The average monthly number of employees during the year was a5 follows..
2022
2021
Ministerial
Admin
No employees received ¢molument5 in excess of £60.000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
fund
Total
nds
COME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
266,726
33.315
300.041
Investment income
415
415
TotAI
267 141
300,456
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable Activitie5
Charitable Activities
Ministy & Support Staff Costs
Congregational Running Expenses
General Assesmbly Assessments
Donations to Missions and Charities
1,597
83,216
74,508
28,490
1,597
83,216
85,343
28,490
20,801
10,835
20,801
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Flrst Hol￿V00d Presbyterian Church
Notes to the Ffinan¢ial Statements - contlnued
for the year ended 31 December 2022
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unreslricled
Restricted
fund
fund
Total
funds
Governance Costs
Total
191,339
31,636
222.975
NET INCOME
Tr#nsfers between funds
75,802
5.808
1,679
77,481
Net movement in funds
69,994
7,487
77,481
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total thnds brought fonvard
1,336.626
179,466
1,516.092
TOTAL FUNDS CARIUED FORWARD
1,406 620
186,953
,593 573
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Improvements
to
propety
Fixthres
and
fittings
Freehold
property
Totals
COST
At l January 2022
Addillons
1.300,000
81,896
10,624
74,380
1,392,520
At 31 Dec¢mber 2022
1300.000
85,004
1,466,900
DEPRECIATION
At l January 2022
Charge for y¢ar
155,731
26,000
11.035
9,553
176,319
52,785
At 31 December 2022
181731
19,225
28,148
229,104
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 D¢¢ember 2022
1 118,269
56,856
1.237 796
At 31 December 2021
1,144 269
70.861
1216,201
Freehold property includes the Church land, buildings and halls and in the opinion of th¢ Trustees is stated at
fair value.The Trustees consider that legal title lo all of the land and property comprised in the underlying deeds
relating to the various properties are ultimately held by the Trustees on behalf of the Trust
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First Holywood Pre5bylerian ChuY¢h
Notes to Ihe Flnancial Statement$ - ¢onilnved
for the year ended 31 December 2022
io.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2022
2021
Other debtors
Prepayments
128,216
92.282
3,175
128,216
95,457
ii.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2022
2021
Trade creditors
Other creditors
22,224
36,053
18.174
33.412
58,277
51,586
12.
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
2022
Total
funds
2021
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fijnd
Restricted
fund
Fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
1,188,848
172,309
48,948
168.164
51354)
1,237,796
340,473
58,277)
1,216,201
428,958
51,586)
1.354,234
165,758
1519,992
1593,573
The unrestricted funds repr¢sent th¢ free funds of he church which are not designated for particular purposes.
13.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
mov¢m¢nt
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31112122
At 111122
Unrestrleted funds
General fund
1,406,620
(37,386)
(15,000)
1,354,234
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
186,953
(36,195)
15,000
165,758
TOTAL FUNDS
1593 573
73 581)
1.519.992
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Flrst Holywood Presbyterlan Church
Notes to th¢ Financial Statements- Continued
foy the year ended 31 Decemb¢r 2022
13.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in fund5, included in the abov¢ are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrl¢ted funds
General fund
199.984
(237,370)
(37,386)
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
37,028
(73,223)
(36.195)
TOTAL FUNDS
237,012
310593
73,581)
Comparatlyes for movement In fund$
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31112121
At 111121
Unreslricted funds
General fund
1,336,626
75.802
(5.808)
1,406,620
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
179,466
1,679
5,808
186,953
TOTAL FUNDS
1516092
77.481
1,593,573
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unre5tric¢ed funds
General ￿nd
267,141
(191,339)
75,802
Restricted fund8
Restricted ￿lld
33,315
(31,636)
1.679
TOTAL FUNDS
300,456
222,975)
77,481
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First Holyivood Presbyterian Church
Notes to the FlnAnelal Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 December 2022
13.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - ¢ontiiiu¢d
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
N¢t
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31112122
Ai 111121
Unrestri¢ttd fund$
General fund
1,336.626
38,416
(20,808)
,354,234
Restricted fund5
Restricted fund
179,466
(34,516)
20,808
165,758
TOTAL FUNDS
1516,092
1519.992
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds. included in the above are
as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
467,125
(428,709)
38,416
Re$trficted funds
Restricted fijnd
70,343
(104,859)
(34.516)
TOTAL FUNDS
537,468
533,568)
3,900
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Flr$t Holywood Presbyterlan Church
Detailed Statement of Flnancial Activltles
for the year ended 31 December 2022
2022
2021
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
DonAilons and legacies
Freewill Offering
Building Fund
Church Collections
United Appeal
Grants
Weddings & Funerals
Use of Halls
Legacies -
Books
PCI - Moderatog5 Appeal
Earl Haig Futid
General Missions Fund
Fair Fund
Sundry rec¢ipts
171,749
13,591
2.740
12,276
190,612
14,992
2.026
13.287
946
870
3,284
67,353
634
775
4,059
1,500
769
9.515
426
16.078
600
2.578
5,036
I,ooi
236,656
300,041
Investment fineome
Deposit account interest
356
415
Total incoming re8our¢es
237,012
300,456
EXPENDITURE
Charltable actlvlile5
Wag¢s
Social security
Insurance
Light and heal
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Pulpit Supply
General Assembly Assessments
East Belfast Presbytery Fee
Minislerial Expenses
Youth Ministy
General Maintenanc¢
Books
Other Expenditure
PCI - United Appeal
PCI - Moderators Appeal
General Missions Funds
Vacancy convenor
Carried forward
81,600
4,675
3,522
11,670
2,495
1,636
1,232
26,952
861
9,063
15,187
50,710
4,180
3,082
16,213
14,515
4,995
69,842
4,342
3.908
5.905
3,999
3,027
73
28,490
898
9,032
17,053
10,324
3,181
2,321
17,029
3,772
1,524
184,720
252,588
This page does not forn] part of the slatulory financial statements
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First Holy)Yood Presbyterian Church
Detailed Statement of Financial Aclivities
for the year ended 31 December 2022
2022
2021
ChArltable activities
Brought forward
Freehold property
Improvements to property
FiX￿r¢S and fittings
252,588
26,000
8,190
184.720
26.000
8,190
537
305,373
219,447
Support eo$ts
Governance eosts
Accountancy and legal fees
5,220
Total r¢sour¢¢s expended
310,593
222 975
Net (expenditure)lincome
73,581)
77,481
This p3g¢ does not fom part of the slaNtory financial statemenls
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