ROSTREVOR CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 Registered Charity in Northern Ireland (NIC105140)
an ROSTREVOR 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 ADMINISTRATJVE DETAILS ROSTREVOR congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 15 Aurora Na Mara, Rostrevor, Newry, County Down, BT34 3UP Registered Charity in Northern Ireland (NIC105140) CHARITY TRUSTEES The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were Doreen Henderson-Temple Kathryn Hanna David Hanna Terry O'Flynn Roy Prescott John Hart Brenda Murdoch PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS Minister Clerk of Session Rev. David J Temple (Stated Supply) Mr Terry O'Flynn, Mrs Doreen Hender50n-Temple Mr Roy Prescott Treasurer Kathryn Hann3 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Neil Cousins Kilkeel BANKERS Danske Bank. Newry branch
rw4hvtpr).7r ROSTREVOR CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (congd) STRucfuRE 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 Nvatch over and promote the spiritual interest of the congregation and of persons not connetted 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 Servi in the local community. The Kirk Sessions ha5 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 congregations. All member5 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 deliberattve but only a casting vote. Stated meetings of the Kirk session are held at least twice in each year. To be chosen for the ofFice of the eldership in the congregation a person must be a voting member and a regular attendant on tts 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 0-third5 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. ROSTREVOR congregation of the Presbyterian Church has been assigned to the Newry 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 attive duty and an elder appointed by the Kirk Session of the congregation.
Iraohvtnr RosfREVOR CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) The General Assembly The General Assembly is the supreme court of the Church, representing in one body the whole Church and atting as its supreme legislative, administration and judicial authority, in dealing with all matter5 brought before it. The General Assembly is nomially 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 consists mainly of the acttve 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. ROSTREVOR congregation of the Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The Presbyterian Church in Ireland, as a Refomied 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 congregations mission purposes is by the groce of God, to help people of all oges become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Our vision is. by the grace of God. to be on inclusive, welcoming community of Chrisys people of oll oges which.. is increasingly chorocterised by lovefor God. ond Jove and concernfor others," is con7mitted to the historic Christian gospel os revealed in the Bible,. 15 relevant to people of this time ond ploce. The congregotion aims to live out its Mission and Vision os ofvmify of God's people by being.. A Covenant Community." where our relotionships are rooted in the promises of God by livingfoithfully toward him ond toward one another An IntergenerGttionol Cornmunity.- where odult5 intentionally take the leod to engage with, encourage ond nurture younger members to maturity in Christ. An Outward looking Community." where we want the blessings of God thot belong to us in the gospel to becorne blessingsfor others beyond the bounds of our community. As a congregotion of the Presbyterion Church in Iland, we believe that the Bible is the supreme authority over all we do, ond that the Westminster Confession of Foith, along with the Larger ond Shorter Cotechi5ms set out what we understond the Bible teaches on key motters of Christian foith ond proctice
an ROSTREVOR CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (conyd) AcfiviTIES AND OBJECTIVE5 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 the year and 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 he5d prior to covid regular bible study meetings and has a wide range of organis3tions including Sunday School Presbyterian Women ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Worship and prayer The congregation normally meets for worship each Sunday at 10.00am. During the week the Bible Study provides an opportunity for members to meet together for fellowship, to study the scriptures and for a time of prayer. As well as our regular service5 during the year, we gave thanks for faithful services and sought to comfort those who had been bereaved duringthe year. At 31 December 2022 there were 42 communicant members and 36 of familie5 connected with the congregations. The average week attendance at morning worship 15 32. Pastoral care Members of the congregation who are unable to attend church due to sickness or age are visited on regular basis by the minister, elders or by one of the congregation's pastoral visitors. Mission and outreach Donations to external missions include United Appeal, World Development, Water Club, Presbyterian Orphans, and Christian Aid. Like many churches, covid affected church life and all of our activities. We were able to have our Shoe Box Appeal for Blythswood and also our 'Care For Others Appeal, for the International Meeting Point. We are looking forward to the resumption of our outreach activities.
rfvohvt&%r ROSfREVOR CONGREGATION OF THE PRE5BYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (congd) The congregation supports the United Appeal for Mission which is a central fund of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. This fund enables congregations to support the wider mission of the denomination and to do mi55ion and outreach on a denominational basis beyond what the congregation could do on its own. The United Appeal Fund provides financial supportfor mission personnel at home and overseas, assists congregations with the deployment of locally based staff, enables church planting, provides grant support for the upkeep of church premises. assist with the running costs of Union Theological College, the Church's training college for ministry students. and financially supports congregation in the areas of worship, discipleship, global mission, outreach, leadership and pastoral care. The congregation also contributes to the denominations annual World Development Appeal, Sunday School project and any other special appeals. Presbytery The congregation was represented at the regular meetings of Presbytery by our minister and / or one of the 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. Property There have been no major repairs or refurbishment projects during the year. 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.
reqbvtprhr ROSTREVOR CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) PUBUC BENEFITSTATEMENT 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 dirett 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 tum, this framework leads to practical expression5 of Christian beliefs and standards in the local community such as through the care of those in need (including the sick, disabled and bereaved}. Gtinerally 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 cases. Public access is made known through the use of notice boards, 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 employmenL However. this is incidental and necessary in order to further our charitable purpose. There are no other private benefits. The beneficiaries of thi5 purpose are mem bers, their families, other individuals that the Presbyterian Church in Ireland is in direct and ind irect contact with, the community in which pastoral services are provided and other communities throughout Northern Ireland. the Republic of Ireland. and worldwide whith 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 Charty Commissions Public benefit requirement statutory guidance.
rhvtÈrIr RosfREVORCONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) FINANCIAL REVIEW The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill Offering. There were 34 contributors during the year [37, 2021] donating a total of £19,0521£16,422 in 20211 Total Income of the congregation during the year was £75,541, compared to £39,896 in the previous year as 2022 included 2 years gift aid of £18,777. Total church expenditure increased slightly from £27,083 to £27.598, as elettric increased in 2022. 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 prartice. As the congregationg total income does not exceed £250,OOJ, the Trustees have elected under Section 64131 of the Charities Att (Northern Ireland) 208 to prepare a receipts and payment account and a statement of assets and liabilities. The Trustees a SpOnsIble for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the congregation'5 transactions and disc5ose with reasonable accuraLV at any time its financia5 position. They are also responsible 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 Kirk Session at a meeting on 29th March 2023 and signed on its behalf by Doreen Henderson Temple Terry O'Flynn Date: 29th March 2023 Date: 9th March 2023
ROSTREVOR CONGREGATION OF THE PRES8YfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTY (Receipts and Payments Account} for the year ended 31 December 2022 Note Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Total 2022 Totsl 2021 Receipts Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Investment Income Other 40,084 20,116 4,550 2.906 7,885 40,084 20,116 4,550 2,906 7,885 20,645 12.969 3,230 3,052 Sale of Investments Sale of fixed assets Loans Received Total ReIpts 75.541 75,541 39,896 Payments Raising funds Cha ritable activities Investment costs Other 24,795 24,795 34,413 2.803 2,803 1,861 Purchase of Investments Purchase of fixed assets Loan Repayments Total Payments 27,598 27,598 36,274 Net receipts / (payments) Transfers between funds 47.943 47,943 3,622 Net movement in funds Funds brought forward 47,943 121,135 47,943 121,135 3,622 117,513 Funds carried forward 12 169,078 169,078 121,135 io