Ballyhobridge Congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland Trustees Annual Report for the year eDding 31 Dec 2020 Registered cbarity number 105200 Linked charity. The Presbyterian Church In Ireland 104483 Trustees. Mr David Jordan and Mr Thomas Crawford The charity is classified for the advancement of religion. helping the members of the congregation and the generdl public through religious activities. Public benefits. The trustees have had regard to the Commission's Public benefit requirement statutory guidanc¢. The conegatIon 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 Cljrist 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 mordl development and opportunities for response to Bible teaching. In turn, this framework leads to practical expressions of Chtistian beliefs and standards in the local community such as through the care of those in need (including the sicL disabled and bereaved). The Congregation held services of worsbip and other religious activities. These, and all that follows, were open to anyone of appropriate age andlor gender to access. without regard to whether they were members of our congregation. Through prayer, the Congregation supports our members, our own Cburch, other Chrkstian Churches. the community and leaders in society and government. Organise meetings and events that promote our charitable putpose. Participate in the life of the local community. Participate in and support what the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and the supervising Presbytery does. Support other secular and Christian organisations and charities through volunteering. financial gifts and prayer. Financial Review Income is derived from general contributions from members of the congregation and supporters. along with Sabbath collections and charitable givings.
Expenditur¢ included assessments from The Presbyterian Churcb in Ireland, pulpit supplies, supporting church and other chatities along with the running costs of the church building. The receipts and payments accounts show a balance of £ 14,848. l9, as published. There were no debts held by the Congregation. T Crawford Trustee