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 con￿egatIon 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