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.

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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.

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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

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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)

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd)
Other Activities
Fund raising for Mission Endeavours eg New Beginnings Orphanage Uganda
May Day- Outreach
Holiday Bible Club
ChristMas￿aSter 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).

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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