Ballyhobridge Congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Trustees Annual Report for the year endlng 31 Dec 2023
Registered charity 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 general public throu8h.religious activities.
Public benefits.
The trustees have had regard to the Commission's Public benefit requirement
statutory guidance.
The Congregation meets the public benefit requirement by providing benefit to
its members and the general public by making known the Christian Gospel of
thc 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 Faitb and the Shorter and
Larger Catechisms) leading to spiritual and moral development and
opportunities for rcsponse to Bible teaching. In turn. this framework leads to
practical expressions of C1￿1Stian beliefs and standards in the local community
such as through the care of those in need (including the SICK disabled and
bereaved).
The Congregation held services of worship and other religious activities. Thes4
and all that follows, were opcn 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 Church,
other ChristiaD Churches, the community and leaders in society
and govcrnment. Organise meetings and events that promote our charitable
purpose. Participate in the lifc of the local comtnunity. Participate in and
5UPPOrt what the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and the supervising Presbytery
doe5. Support other secular and Christian organisations and charitics through
voluntccring, 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.

Expenditure included assessments from The Presbyterian Church in Ireland,
pulpit supplies, supporting church and other charities along with the running
costs of the church buildin8.
The receipts and payments accounts show a balance of £16.592.79 as published
and circulated to members.
There were no debts held by thc Congregation.
T Crawford
D Jordan
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Trustees