CASTLEWELLAN 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 (NICI 05148)
CASTLEWELLAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTEIUAN CHURCH tN 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 Castlewellan congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 5 Newcastle Road Castlewellan Co Down BT319DP Registered Charity in Northern Ireland (NICI 05148) CHARITY TRUSTEES The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were Rev Andrew Downey Mr Thomas Wright Mr Noel Gibson Mr Bertie Smyth Mr Alan Blakely Mr Trevor Irvine Mr Thomas Patterson Mr David Campbell Mr Bertie Mccammon PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS Minister Name:_ Rev. Andrew Downey Clerk of Session Name:. Mr David Campbell Treasurer Name:. Mr Trevor Irvine INDEPENDENT EXAMNER Mr Gareth Russell 180 Glassdruman Road Annalong BT34 4QL
BANKERS Danske Bank POBOX 183 Donegall Square West Belfast BTI 6JS SOLICITORS Fisher & Fisher 51 A Maiii St, Newcastle BT33 OAD 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 congregations. All members are entitled to propose, speak and exerci5c 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 monthly. To be chosen for the office of the eldership in the congregation a person must be a voting member, regular attendant on its ordinances, an a contributing member in the last financial year. 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.
CASTLEWELLAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH N IRELAND TRUSTEES AWNUAL REPORT (cont'd) Presbytery Under the Presbyterian Church in Ireland fonn of governance the corporate oversight of a congregation is the responsibility of a Presbytery which superAntends generally the spiritual and temporal affairs of the congregations assigned to it by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Castlewellan congregation of the Presbyterian Church has been assigned to the Iveagh 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. 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 nortnally 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 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. Castlewellan congregation of the Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The Presbyterian Church in Ireland, as a Refornied Church within the wider body of Christ is grounded in the Scriptures, and exists to love and honour God through faith in Hi5 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 purposes are as follows:_ In the"Great Commission" Jesus commands us to . "make disciples" of Christ. Our mission is 'making disciples. of Christ through preaching the gospel and expressing our faith in practical ways. This mission is to be worked out in the local congregation, the local community and the wider world.
CASTLEWELLAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTEIUAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) ACTIVITIES AND OBJECTIVES Worship: . We cater for all ages using both traditional and contemporary music accompanied by organ, piano and on occasions a band or junior orchestra. The Church Choir leads our praise in morning worship and at other special services, with the men's choir ministering in song on special occasions. We seek to be faithful to God's word as teaching given is Bible centred. We believe in membership participation:_ leading in prayer, scripture readings, speaking to children and missionary efforts. Our meeting house is welcoming and well equipped with modem visual and sound equipment Discipleship: Discipleship takes place in a variety of foms for the different age groups within the Church. Sunday morning and evening services, mid-week meeting, rnonthly home groups and Presbyterian Women meetings provide opportunity for Christian teaching. Sunday morning Sunday School, crèche and Junior Bible Class and monthly Senior Bible Class cater for our children and young people. Newcastle Presbyterian provides both a Boy's and Girl's Brigade Company. Other areas for Christian growth include special men's events, Marriage and Communion Preparation Classes and Women's Retreats. Prayer meetings take place before the morning service, and weekly at mid-week. The weekly Church services are recorded onto CD'S and distributed to those unable to attend Church and posted on U-Tube Ministry: Church ministy takes place at home and overseas. There are many opportunities given to the congregation in the fields of outreach and service. We cater for local children and young people on a FrAday evening at King's Club and JP'S. Every summer some of our members help lead the holiday bible club at Leitrim Presbyterian Church. Mum's and Tots has proved very popular amongst the local population as a weekly meeting point. Elderly folk from both Church and community enjoy the monthly Silver Service meal, our ladies are also very active in providing catering at funerals and other events. The Craft Group meets every other Thursday evening and has proved quite popular. The men, s choir is greatly appreciated especially in the local residential homes. Through all these activities we endeavour to reach out to and into the local community. The annual May Day event based in and around the Church premises attracts people from the surrounding area and further afield: many avail of the free tea and coffee on offer and welcome the free activities offered on the Church premises and in the town. Christmas and Easter cards are delivered to every house in the town and surrounding area: most are well received with many interesting conversations. The Caravan outreach takes place in Castlewellan Forest Park during the summer months and involves handing out invitation leaflets for the morning Church service. As a Church we encourage inter Church relations when it is deemed appropriate. Several of our members are involved in the local community choir and others in the local Castlewellan Prayer
CASTLEWELLAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) Group. The Church co-operates with the local Loyal Orders in hosting special services. There are also occasional services within the Church designed to reach out to the local community. The Church has always enjoyed a special bond with Castlewellan Castle Christian Conference Centre. The Church makes use of the Castle premises from time to time and provides a place of worship for Castle staff. Church ministy extends beyond our shores. Church members have been involved in mission related activities in Moldova, Nigeria and Malawi. Over the past number of years a team of 415 have travelled to Uganda with Hope Builders to build school accommodation. Approximately 20 Ugandan children are sponsored by members of the congregation via Fields of Life. The Church currently supports 2 missionary families serving with Wycliff Bible translators and, Crossroads in Hong Kong. Fellowship: Fellowship cements our members together as we seek to reach out to others in our congregation and community. A weekly Church Announcement Sheet provides infonnation regarding Church life and activities. Also, we have a Web presence under 'Castlewellan Together, giving a profile of the Church and current announcements. The men have a choir and throughout the year attend an inter-church breakfast, men's day conference in Belfast and local inter-church 'challenge for men,. Our Ladies, Breakfast provided by the men has proved to be a popular event. The ladies hold monthly Presbyterian Women meetings and Christmas dinner to which women from the Craft Group and Mum's and Tots are invited. They are heavily involved together in catering activities throughout the year. The Sunday School and youth groups have annual parties and outings at Christmas. Everyone in the congregation has the opportunity to join the Church Walking Group and enjoy hikes in this area of such outstanding beauty. There is also a Church BBQ in June and Church Day Out in Scptember. The Church Hall is often used to celebrate special occasions. 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 one of the congregation's pastoral visitors Weekly Events Sunday Services- morning l 0:30am and evening 6:30pm. Sunday School - Primary School Age. Junior Bible Class - Years 8-10 Creche CD Distribution Mid-week Bible Study and Prayer meeting Mums & Tots Thursday Morning Craft Evening- Thursday Evening (Fortnightly) Kings Club - Friday Evening (Primary School Age) JP'S Club- Friday Evening (Lower Secondary Age)
CASTLEWELLAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH N IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) Other Activities Fund raising for Mission Endeavours eg New Beginnings Orphanage Uganda May Day- Outreach Holiday Bible Club ChristMasaSter Card Distribution Outreach Caravan Ministry Outreach Walking Group Fellowship/Outreach Church BBQ Fellowship/Outreach Church Outing Fellowship Ladies Breakfast Service/Outreach Silver Service Serviceloutreach Men's Choir * ACHtEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE At 31 December 2022 there were 90 communicant members and 74 families connected with the congregations. The average week attendance at morning worship is 70 * 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 mceting of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland held in Assembly Buildings, Belfast, in June. * Volunteers.. The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give freely of their time by serving on comtnittees and helping with organisations and other church actlVAties. 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).
CASTLEWELLAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) General ly the above benefits are delivered local ly 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 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 familie5, and members of the public. The purpose does not lead to hami. 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 necc5sary 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. FtNANCIAL REVIEW The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill Offering. There were 90 contributors during the year donating a total of £38,592.26 Total Income of the congregation during the year was £ 81,682.83 Total expenditure of the congregation during the year was £ 127,096.98
CASTLEWELLAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES The Trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statetnents of the congregation in accordance with applicable law and generally accepted accounting practice. As the congregations total income 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 any time its financial 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 01.03.2022 and signed on its behalf by Rev. Andrew Downey Mr David Campbell Date: 06.04.2023 Date : 06.04.2023 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CASTLEWELLAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH N IRELAND See attached Independent examiners report.
CASTLEWELLAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTEIUAN CHURCH tN IRELAND STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY (Receipts and Payments Account) for the year ended 31 December 2022 Note Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Funds Funds Funds 2022 Receipt5 Donalions & Legacies Charitable Activities 49,910.36 0.00 22,358.57 595.00 72,268.93 595.00 Other Trading Activities Deposit Interest Other Income 414.02 5,625.00 3.38 6,039.02 148.85 145.47 752.91 ,878.12 2,631.03 Sale of investments 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sale of fixed assets 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Receipts 51.222.76 30,460.07 81,682.83 PaymeDts Raising Funds Charitable Activities 589.00 0.00 589.00 45,251.09 0.00 79,625,68 124,876.77 1,631.21 0.00 Investment Property Expenses Purchase of investmenis 1,631.21 0.00 0.00 Purchase of Fixed Assets 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Payments 45,840.09 81,256.89 127,096.98 Net receipts/ Payments Transfers bctween funds 5,382.67 (2,065.61) 3,317.06 (50,796.82) 2,065.61 (45,414.15) 0.00 Net Movement in Funds (48,731.21) (45,414.15)
CASTLEWELLAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TN IRELAND STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES As at 31 Decernber 2022 Note Unrestricted Funds Restrieted Funds Endowment Funds Total 2022 Fund Reconciliation Bank and Cash at start of year Net Movement in Funds 52.439.29 3,317.06 77,874.22 (48,731.21) 130,313.51 (45,414.15) Bank and Cash at end of year 55,756.35 29,143.01 84,899.36 Bank & Cash Balances Bank Current Accounts Cash Jn Hand 55,756.35 28,589.40 553.61 84,245.75 553.61 84,899.36 Other Assets Church Premises Manse 39139 Main St Castlewellan 2,160,348.46 402,722.28 329,250 Investments General Bequest Fund Stewart Bequest Fund 35,822.08 468,231 Gift Aid receivable on donations 8,300.00 3,404,673.82 Liabililies 0.00 3,404,673.82
Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on 06.04.2022 and signed on its behalf by Rev. Andrew owney Mr. David Campbell 06.04.2022 06.04.2022
CASTLEWELLAN CONGREGATION OF THE PIIESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 31 December 2022 I . 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 ACCOLfNTING Endowment funds are funds, the capital of which must be retained either pernianently or at the congregation's discretion; the income derived from the endowment is to be used either as restricted or unrestricted incotne funds depending upon the puryose 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. Where these fund5 have unspent balances, interest on their pooled investment is apportioned to the individual funds on an average balance basis. Unrestricted funds are income funds which are to be spent on the congregation'5 general purposes. Designated funds are general funds set aside by the congregation for use in the future. 2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Endowment Funds Totals 2022 Recorded Giving Loose Collections Donations and Gifts Gift Aid Legacies and Bequests 41,336.26 828.13 1,440.00 6,179.30 126.67 10,810.00 1,270.30 925.00 1,409.74 7,943.53 52,146.26 2.098.43 2,365.00 7,589.04 8,070.20 49,910.36 22,358.57 72,268.93
CASTLEWELLAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH tN IRELAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 31 December 2022 3. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Totals 2022 Income charitable activities Fees Weddings & Funerals Fundraising events Membership Fees 500.00 500.00 95.00 95.00 595.00 595.00 4. OTHER TRADtNG ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Totals 2022 Letting of Premises Trading Incorne 414.02 5,625.00 6,039.02 414.02 5,625.00 6,039.02 5. tNVESTMENT INCOME Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Endowment Funds Totals 2022 Deposit Interest 145.47 3.38 148.85 145.47 3.38 148.85
CASTLEWELLAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTEIUAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd) 31 December 2022 6. OTHER INCOME Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Totals 2022 Other Income 752.91 1,878.12 2,631.03 752.91 1,878.12 2,631.03 7. RAISING FUNDS Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Totals 2022 Printing FWO Envelopes 589.00 589.00 589.00 589.00 . CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Totals 2022 General Asblly Assessments Presbytery Fees Ministy and staff costs Congregational run expenses Donations missionslcharities 9,922.25 327.00 29,391.56 5,610.28 0.00 9,922.25 327.00 29,391.56 70,284.25 14,951.71 64,673.97 14,951.71 45,251.09 79,625.68 124,876.77
CASTLEWELLAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd) 31 December 2022 9. OTHER EXPENDITURE Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Totals 2022 0.00 1,631.21 0.00 1,631.21 0.00 1,631.21 0.00 1,631.21 10. FIXED ASSETS The congregation owns the Church premises situated at 5 Newcastle Road, Castlewellan, Co. Down, BT319DP and the associated fixtures, fittings, plant and machinery. These have an insurance value of £2,160,348.46 The congregation further owns the Manse at 5 Mill Hill, Castlewellan, Co. Down, BT319NA. This has an insurance value of £402,722.28 The congregation further owns the property at 3 7139, Main Street, Castlewellan, Co. Down, BT319DQ. This has an insurance value of £329,250.00 I I. NVESTMENTS The congregation has the following investments. Amounts are shown at market valuation. 31.I2.2022 General Investment Fund - £35,778.90 Stewart Bequest- £468,231.00
CASTLEWELLAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd) 31 December 2022 12. FUND BALANCES Balance at Start Receipts Payments Surplus/ Deficit Transfers Balance at End General Account Unrestricted Fund £52,439.29 £51,222.76 £45,840.09 £5,382.67 (£2065.61) £55,756.35 General Misslons Acc £1,170.99 £5,464.40 £6,645.76 {£1,181.36) £2,000.00 £1,989.63 United Appeal Presbyterian Children's Society World Dev. Appeal Earl Haig Fund Bequesi Dividend to Mintsier Moderators Appeal Forson Gift £0.00 £4.105.39 £0.00 £635.59 £0.00 £300.00 £0.00 £170.20 £0.00 £32.45 £0.00 £1,58S.00 £0.00 £640.00 £4,171.00 £635.59 £300.00 £170.20 £32.45 £1,585.00 £640.00 IE65.61> £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £65.61 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 Property Fund Sundoy School Fund Moiher & Toddlers Fund Silver Service Fund PW Fund JPS Fund Kings Club Fund Youih Fellowship Fund Midweek Fund £68,917.12 £14,843.29 £64,137.36 (£49294.07) £384.86 £20.28 £16.98 £3.30 £289.22 £227.10 £225.86 £1.24 £553.61 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £2,527,74 £2,341.37 E2,617.77 {£276.4) £1.642.41 £95.00 £16.00 £79 £2,017.76 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £337.59 £0.00 £30.00 (£30.00) £32.92 £0.00 £32.92 (32.92) £19,623.05 £388.16 £290.46 £553.61 £2,251.34 £1,721.41 £2,017.76 £307.59 £0.00 Tota15 £130,313.51 £81,682.83 £127,096.9& 1£45,414.15) £0.00 £84,899.36