an CALEDON CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND 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 Liabilities as at that date. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Caledon congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 20 Castle Lane, Caledon, BT68 4UD Registered Charity in Northern Ireland {NIC104888) CHARITY TRUSTEES The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were: Leslie Hadden Stanley Farley David Kirkland Joy Hadden PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS Minister Clerk of Session Treasurer Joanne Smith David Kirkland Joan Hadden INDEPENDENT EXAMINER GDP Accountants Ltd 122A Moore Street Aughnacloy Co Tyrone BT69 6AA BANKERS Danske Bank 74-76 Scotch Street Armagh Co Armagh BT617DJ an CALEDON CONGREGATION OF THE pRE5B￿ERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Icont'd) GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The Church is governed by elected elders, from the congregation to manage its mission, programmes and finances. Within this structure there are various committees and subcommittees to carry out the carious programmes and endeavours. OBJECTIVES Caledon Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterlan Church In Ireland whose purpose is to advance the gospel message of Christ through the advancement of religion. The direct benefits from the Church's activities are: Enhancement and wellbeing from appreciation of the word of God. Encouragement and nurturing of younger members to maturity in Christ. Enjoyment of community togetherness. Support for those in need of splrltual guidance and comfort. Support for those in our community who desire pastoral visits. The Church's beneficiaries are the members of the congregation and their extended families and the wider Caledon community. The Church's purpose does not lead to harm. The only private benefit flowing frorn our purpose is related to Ministers, Missionaries, Mission workers and Lay Agents who receive benefits as a result of their office or employment. Any private benefit Is Incidental and necessary in order to further our charitable purpose. There are no other private benefits. The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commlsslon's Publlc Beneflt requlrement statutory guidance. The committee wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give freely of their time by serving on committees and helping with our various organisations and other church activities. ACTIVITIES The congregation rneets for worship every Sunday and visitors are welcome to join. Regular bible study meetings are held with various organisations within the church including: Mothers and Toddlers Sunday School Holiday Bible Club an CALEDON CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES The average weekly attendance at morning worship was 48. The Church made various donations durin8 the year to: United Appeal Presbyterian Orphans and Children's Society Southern Hospice Student's Bursary Moderators Appeal FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2022 was consistent with expectations with a surplus of £4,404 recorded. The year end bank balances totalled £56,218 (2021: £51,814) 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 congregations total incorne does not exceed £250,000, the Trustees have elected under Section 64(3) 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 anytlme its flnanclal posltlon, They are also responslble for safeguarding the assets of the congregation and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Trustees at a meeting and signed on its behalf by: Name: Name: Date: Date: