THE CHURCH'S MINISTRY OF HEALING THE MOUNT TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDtNG DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Ttustees present their report and financial stateinents for the year ended 31 December 2023. The financial stalemcnts have been prepared in accordance with th¢ aounting policies Set out in note I to the financial slalements and comply with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing iheir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (as amended for accounting periods con)mencing from l January 2016). Objectlves and actlvltles Tlie main objectives of The Church's Ministry of Healing The Mount, are to enable people to know and Teceive Christ's healing power irrespective of their cultural or religious affiliation, through Christian healing. prayer and counselling, delivered in a non-judgemental, accepting, professional, ethical and theologically sound inanner. Prayer is at the Gore of our activities as we endeavour to supplement ststtjtory and church provision by offering a professional counselling service at the 'point of n¢¢d' responding with support in a crisis sittialion. The principal activities are. to be a servant of and responsible to ihc Church of Ireland. to practise and promote Christian healing on the island of Ireland for the benefit of the public in accordance with the teaching of the Holy Bible and the doctrinal beLiefs einbodied in the Apostles CTeed and the Nicene Creed. and and advance the Christian faith through the Ministry of Healing for the benefit of the public by PTayer. the laying on of hands, Christian counselling, deliverance iniiiisty, inner healing, befriending, church services, prayer groups, seminars, lectures. broadcasting, lilerattire and any other means 28 may develop to enlighten others about Ihe Chrisli&n faiih &nd speLific&lly the healing ministy of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by Ihc Charity Cornmission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. Achlevements And performance The Church's Ministy of Healing-The Mount continues to demonstrate a cross-cominunity, inter-denorninational outreach to those of any faith or none, who are in difficulty and who need help. The Ministy ig grounded in the Christian values of hospitality, belonging and wholeness which fosters opportunities for healing, growth and reconciliation at an individual and communal level so that all can reach their lIest potential. This is achieved through a wide range of professional and strictly confidential coun5elling and support services, which are provided in a private, safe, and non-judgeinenlal environment. The planning proccss regarding the ongoing Strategic review has proceeded with a focus on succession. The strategic process has produced cordial and positive discussioT)S With the Bishops of the Northern Province of the Church and plans continue to develop closer representation between the Church and the Charity. The financial strdtus ha8 been closely monitored. but h&5 shown soine rnodest reduction in donations received in the year. We have adopted an early request pattern in the parish cycle of giving to encourage support for tlie Ministy, however, the financial situation continues lo place the Ministy in a good posilion. Ongoing expendire continues to be clDsely scrntlnised and tlie Board are aLtively considering additi07]al opportUT]ities for fund raising from events and potential charitable trllst or corporate donors, whilst rnaintaining the independence of the charity to deliver the Dbjectives of the charity-
THE CHURCH'S MtNISTRY OF HEALfNG THE MOUNT TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTfNUED) (INCLUDNG DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The premises continue to be fit for purpose albeit that &dditional maintenance costs have been incuTred in the year. Given the desire to maintain the high standards of accornmodalion for visitors and ¢licnts ongoing maintenance is continually being reviewed to maximise value for money on any spend identified. Throughout the recent strategic review the frequency of Board n)eeliDgs has increased to gather and discuss inforniation. The vacancy for administrative inatters has been filled with volunteers, and plans are well advanced for advertising the posL Financial review The Church's Ministry of Healing the Mount statement of financial activities is set out on page 7 of the accounts. figures for the year ended 31 December 2023 show a deficit of £13,735 (2022: Sury)lus £20,866). Jncoine from Donations nd Gifts in the year were broadly consistent when compared with the previous year £53,004 (2022.. £53,038) and coiilinue to reflecl the ongoing siipport of our supporters and stAkeholders. However decTeAsed income from fundraising activities meant that total income for the yellr reduced to £57,887 (2022.. £69,494). The premises at 162 Upper Knockbreda Road, Belfast, are occupied under a 99-y¢ar lease from Church of Ireland Trustees, & charitable company, at a pcppercorn rent. Reserves polley It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to no less than three month's expenditure. Tlie trusle¢s consider that reserves &t this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity's Current activities while ¢onsideration is given lo ways in which additional ndS may be Taiscd. This level of reserves has fallen during the year with total ndS at 3 l December 2023 being £193.632 (2022.. £207.367). Totsl net current assets (representing cash and other net assets less liabilities) at 31 De¢einber 2023 Iiad falleii inargiiially to £108,061 (2022: £116.037) liowever tliis still repi'eseiits a positive and stYAble position which is actively managed and monitored.. Rlsk factors The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposiire to the inajor risks. Plans for future perlods The plans for die fumre are: continue the strategic review, ¢onlinue to devclop the activities at the preinises at 162 Upper Knockbreda Road, Belfast, and ei]hance the development of mirjistry such as a drop-in centre. weekly Services. seminars and focus groups. We will also encourage the use of the premises by local churches for reflection and prayer. expand quiet days and team development meetings as Covid restrictions are eased- consolidation and expansion of counselling Ihrough additional support staff and volunteers. extension of the ministy and practice of prayer for liealing with the Laying on of Hands and anointing throughout the parishes of the Church of Ireland and to other denominational churches where invited; to develop and grow our relalion8hips with key stakeholders iTJcluding The Church's Ministy of Healing.. Ireland, local Church of Ireland parishes in the Dioceses of Connor, Down and Dromore, Clogher, Arn]agh and Derry and Raphoe and other Christian churches. and responding to requests for prayer for he81ing of inernories. Structure? governance and rnanagement The Church's Ministy of Healing the Mount is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated on 24 June 2009. The cornpany was est&blished under a Memorandiim of Association and is governed under its Articlcs of Association. The coinpany was incorpor&ted in Northern Ireland and its Tegistered office is 162 Uppcr Kno¢kbr¢da Road, Belfast. B T6 9QF.
THE CHURCH'S MINISTRY OF HEALING THE MOUNT STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The company has been granted charitable status and is registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. It is exempl from using the word 'Lirnited' in its title. The trnstees, who are also the directors for the pUOse of coinpany law. and who served during the year were: Canon D L Brown Canon N P Baylor (Resigned 9 May 2023, Reappointed 20 March 2024) Mr W Dickinson Mr R W Gardin¢r MJS S L King Canon C J Matchett (Resigned 9 May 2023) Mr D J Matchelt {Resigned 8 February 2024) Mrs A Matchett (Appointed 18 May 2023. Resigned 23 February 2024) Rev. Dr P AF Mollan Rev. Professor R A B Mollan (Resigned 8 December 2023. Reappointed 21 Mar¢h 2024) Rev. Elaine Pentland (Appointed I l May 2023) Rev. E C Rutherford (Resigned I l May 2023) Mr N Sle&tor (Appointed I l May 2023) Indemnity provlslon for Irll$tees The Church's Ministry of Healing the Moiint is a company limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital. The liability of eacli member is limited to an amount not exLeeding £1. Organlsxtlonal structure And hoiv declslons are made The Church's Ministry of Healin8 th¢ Mount is govemed by a Bov4rd of Trustees, which meets approximately every three months. Members are invited by The Church's Ministry of Healing the Mount to serve on the Board on the basis of their area of interest and expertise and their willingness to support the ethos. mission. and values of The Church's Ministy of Healing the Mount. New members are nornially elected at the AGM, but tlie Board may at any tiine co-opt people who would hold orrice until the next AGM. The Board ensures that governance olThe Church's Ministy of Healing The Mount repTcsents best pracli¢e. No business is transacted at a General Meeting unl¢ss a quorum is present. A quorum is the presen¢e of five members. Unless deterniined by the coinpany in General Meeting, tlie number of trustees shall not be less than five. The company holds an Annual General Meeting each year in addition to all other 8eneral meetings. Decisions are made by passing of resolutions by the Board. The tNstees' report was approved by the BoaTd of Trustees. CanDlI N P Chainnan lor Dated: