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2023-12-31-accounts

TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BANGOR a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland

Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023

Registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC:105214

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TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BANGOR a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY

for the year ended 31 December 2023

Notes Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total Funds
2023
Total Funds
2022
£ £ £ £ £
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies 2 163,564 38,196 201,760 202,966
Charitable activities 3 1,439 1,439 950
Other tradingactivities 4 2,216 14,377 16,593 15,875
Investments 5 688 688 458
Other -
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Total 167,907 52,573 220,480 220,249
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Expenditure on:
Raisingfunds 6 439 439 508
Charitable activities 7 193,146 54,066 247,212 230,744
Other 8 685 685 866
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Total 194,270 54,066 248,336 232,118
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Net gains/(losses) on
investments
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Net Income/ (expenditure) (26,363) (1,493) (27,856) (11,869)
Transfers between funds
Gains/(losses) on revaluation of
fixed assets
189 189 (187)
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Net movement in funds (26,363) (1,493) 189 (27,667) (12,056)
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward 932,827 26,755 12,690 972,272 984,328
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Total funds carried forward 906,464 25,262 12,879 944,605 972,272
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TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BANGOR a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland BALANCE SHEET

As at 31 December 2023

Notes Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total Funds
2023
Total Funds
2022
£ £ £ £ £
Fixed assets:
Tangible assets 11 802,976 802,976 814,700
Investments 12 12,879 12,879 12,690
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Total fixed assets 802,976 12,879 815,855 827,390
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Current assets
Debtors 13 7,379 3,014 10,393 9,070
Current Investments
Cash at bank and in hand 14 100,381 22,248 122,629 137,833
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Total current assets 107,760 25,262 133,022 146,903
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Liabilities:
Creditors: Amounts falling
due within oneyear
15 (4,272) (4,272) (2,021)
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Net current assets or
liabilities
103,488 25,262 128,750 144,882
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Total assets less current
liabilities
906,464 25,262 12,879 944,605 972,272
Creditors: Amounts falling
due after more than oneyear
16
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Total net assets or liabilities 906,464 25,262 12,879 944,605 972,272
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Funds of the charity
Total charityfunds 906,464 25,262 12,879 944,605 972,272

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TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BANGOR a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015). Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on 17[th] September 2024 and signed on its behalf by

Mrs Claire Vincent

Mr Peter Blair

Clerk of Session (Business)

Treasurer

17[th] September 2024

17[th] September 2024

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TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BANGOR

a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

31 December 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015).

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for investment assets, which are shown at market value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the congregation is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of church members.

The charity has applied Update Bulletin 1 as published on 2 February 2016 and does not include a cash flow statement on the grounds that it is applying FRS102 Section 1A.

The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £1.

The church meets the definition of a public benefit entity as defined in section 34 of FRS102.

In the opinion of the Trustees, there are no significant judgements, assumptions or estimates included in the financial statements, other than those described in the accounting policies below.

FUND ACCOUNTING

Endowment funds are funds, the capital of which must be retained either permanently or at the congregation’s discretion; the income derived from the endowment is to be used either as restricted or unrestricted income funds depending upon the purpose 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 funds have unspent

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TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BANGOR

a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 31 December 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

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’s general purposes. Designated funds are general funds set aside by the congregation for use in the future.

INCOMING RESOURCES

(i) Recognition of incoming resources

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:

(ii) Incoming resources with related expenditure

Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising income) the incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SoFA.

(iii) Grants and donations

Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the congregation has unconditional entitlement to the resources.

(iv) Tax reclaims on donations and gifts

Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SoFA at the same time as the gift to which they relate.

(v) Contractual income and performance related grants

This is only included in the SoFA once the related goods or services have been delivered.

(vi) Gifts in kind

Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount actually realised. Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as

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TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BANGOR

a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

31 December 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SoFA as incoming resources when receivable.

(vii) Donated services and facilities

These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received.

(viii) Volunteer help

The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees’ annual report.

(ix) Investment income

This is included in the accounts when receivable.

(x) Investment gains and losses

This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.

EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES

(xi) Liability recognition

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the congregation to pay out resources.

(xii) Governance costs

These are shown within charitable activities and include the costs of preparation and examination of accounts, the costs of trustee meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters.

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TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BANGOR

a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

31 December 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

(xiii) Grants with performance conditions

Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SoFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output.

(xiv) Grants payable without performance conditions

These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to the grant which remain in the control of the charity .

ASSETS

(xv) Tangible Fixed Assets

Tangible fixed assets for use by charity are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £1,000. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt.

Depreciation is recorded on all tangible fixed assets other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write of the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset over its expected useful life as follows

Buildings: - over 50 years Fixtures, fittings and equipment - between 10 & 20 years as appropriate Computers, software and technical equipment - over 4 years

(xvi) Investments

Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued at market value at the year end. Other investment assets are included at trustees’ best estimate of market value.

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TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BANGOR

a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont’d)

31 December 2023

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total Funds
2023
Total Funds
2022
£ £ £ £ £
Recordedgiving:
FWO,Stipend and CMF 138,644 36,733 175,377 170,018
Loose collections 756 756 355
Donations from Organisations
Gift Aid 24,164 1,463 25,627 23,593
Legacies,bequests andgifts 9,000
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163,564 38,196 201,760 202,966
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3.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total Funds
2 023
Total Funds
2022
£ £ £ £ £
Income from charitable
activities
Fees from weddings and
funerals
660
Sundry 1,439 1,439 290
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1,439 1,439 950
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TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BANGOR a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont’d)

31 December 2023

4. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total Funds
2023
Total Funds
2022
£ £ £ £ £
Lettingofpremises 2,216 2,216 6,449
Income from Church
Organisations
14,377 14,377 9,426
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2,216 14,377 16,593 15,875
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5.
INVESTMENTS
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total Funds
2023
Total Funds
2022
£ £ £ £ £
Deposit interest 688 688 458
General Investment Fund
PropertyRents
Other investment income
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688 688 458
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TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BANGOR

a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont’d)

31 December 2023

6. RAISING FUNDS

Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total Funds
2023
Total Funds
2022
£ £ £ £ £
FWO envelopes 439 439 508
Fundraisingevents
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439 439 508
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7.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total Funds
2023
Total Funds
2022
£ £ £ £ £
General AssemblyAssessments 13,817 13,817 13,550
Presbyteryfees 997 997 902
Ministryand support staff costs 112,166 112,166 103,550
Congregational running
expenses
54,442 54,442 45,008
Depreciation 11,724 11,724 13,139
Organisation Expenses 12,185 12,185 9,504
Donations to Missions and
charities(please see note 17 for
details)
41,881 41,881 45,091
Governance costs
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193,146 54,066 247,212 230,744
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TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BANGOR

a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont’d)

31 December 2023

8. OTHER EXPENDITURE

Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total Funds
2023
Total Funds
2022
£ £ £ £ £
Bank Interest and charges 685 685 866
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685 685 866
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9. EMPLOYEES

Employment Costs

Total Funds
2023
Total Funds
2022
£ £
Wages and Salaries 91,944 84,842
Social SecurityCosts 8,755 7,913
Pension contributions 11,467 10,795
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Carried to note 7(ministry& support staff costs) 112,166 103,550
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TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BANGOR a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont’d)

31 December 2023

Number of Employees

The average number of employees, including the minister of the congregation, during the year was

Total Funds
2023
Total Funds
2022
Average number of employees 4 4
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There were no employees in receipt of employee benefits in excess of £60,000.

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TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BANGOR a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont’d) 31 December 2023

10. PENSION COSTS

The minister of the congregation is a member of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland Pension Scheme (2009). This is a scheme operated by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, a separate registered charity. The congregation pays an assessment to the Presbyterian Church in Ireland equivalent to the employer’s pension contribution for the Scheme and based on the stipend paid to the minister. The Presbyterian Church in Ireland Pension Scheme (2009) is a funded Scheme of the defined benefit type, providing defined benefits based on career average revalued salary. The Scheme has assets held in a separately administered fund managed by a board of trustees. The Presbyterian Church and the Scheme Trustees have agreed a funding plan to ensure the Scheme is sufficiently funded to meet current and future obligations. A formal schedule of contributions was drawn up on 25 November 2015 whereby the Presbyterian Church agreed to pay from 31 December 2015 contributions of 24% of pensionable salaries to cover the accrual of benefits for future service, expenses, the cost of insuring death in service benefits and funding the scheme deficit.

The contributions made by the congregation during the year were

Total Funds
2023
Total Funds
2022
£ £
Contributions
Present(also included in note 9) 11,467 10,795
Retired(also included in note 7(assemblyassessments))
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11,467 10,795
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The congregation operates a defined pension contribution policy for its employees. The scheme and its assets are held by an independent scheme manager.

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TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BANGOR

a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont’d)

31 December 2023

11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Fixtures &
Fittings
Land &
Buildings
Total
£ £ £
Cost or valuation
At start ofyear 106,292 813,510 919,802
Additions
Revaluations - - -
Disposals
---------- ---------- ----------
At end ofyear 106,292 813,510 919,802
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Depreciation
At start ofyear 63,182 41,920 105,102
Provision foryear 6,654 5,070 11,724
Disposals
---------- ---------- ----------
At end ofyear 69,836 46,990 116,826
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Net Book Value
At start ofyear 43,110 771,590 814,700
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At end ofyear 36,456 766,520 802,976
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TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BANGOR

a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont’d)

31 December 2022

12. INVESTMENTS

2023 2022
£ £
General Investment Fund
Investments 2,279 2,090
NSI Deposits 10,600 10,600
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12,879 12,690
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2023 2022
£ £
Value at start ofyear 2,090 2,277
Gains/ (Losses)on revaluation 189 (187)
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Value at end ofyear 2,279 2,090
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13. DEBTORS

2023 2022
£ £
Gift Aid Recoverable 9,977 8,631
Prepayments 416 439
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10,393 9,090
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TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BANGOR a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont’d)

31 December 2023

14. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND

2023 2022
£ £
Danske Bank Current Account 116 102
Danske Bank Investment Account 100,265 115,218
Danske Bank BuildingFund 8,200 11,974
Missions Account 1,963 647
Organisations 12,085 9,892
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122,629 137,833
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15. CREDITORS: amount falling due within one year

2023 2022
£ £
Accruals 4,272 2,021
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4,272 2,021
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16. CREDITORS: amount falling due after more than one year

2023 2022
£ £
Accruals
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TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BANGOR

a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont’d)

31 December 2023

17. Donations to missions and charities – included in note 7.

2023 2022
£ £
Home and Foreign Schemes
United Appeal 11,680 11,415
World Development Appeal 1,355 2,014
Moderator’s Appeal 3,331
Student BursaryFund(Election of Elders) 374
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Sub Total 13,409 16,760
Other Religious & Charitable Objects
Norman & Ruth Geary 8,440 7,315
Ben & Ceri Findlay 3,920 3,730
Jeremiah & Lydia James 5,726 4,333
HolidayBible Club 257
Royal British Legion 164 140
Harvest for the Hungry 2,300 2,730
SU For E3 Bangor Schools’ Project 1,000 1,000
Storehouse 2,800 3,275
Christmas Gifts 182
CommunityHub Christmas Lunch 350
One Mission 20
Bangor CommunityHub 535 485
Local Cancer Charity 535
YMCA 485
CommunityFund 200
Ukraine Asylum Seekers 200
Alpha Course 181
Genesis Trust 2,500 4,000
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Sub Total 28,472 28,331
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Total included in note 7 41,881 45,091
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TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BANGOR a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont’d)

31 December 2023

18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION

One of the Trustees, the minister of the congregation received remuneration of £40,377 and expenses of £6,701 for acting in that capacity. Pension contribution of £9,570 were paid by the congregation in respect of the minister to the Presbyterian Church in Ireland Pension Scheme (2009).

During the year the congregation contributed the following amounts to Funds of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland a separate charity

£11,680 (2022 £11,415) towards the United Appeal £1,355 (2022 £2,014) towards the World Development Appeal £374 (2022 £1,749) towards the student’s bursary £nil (2022 £3,331) towards the Moderator’s Appeal

The congregation contributed £997 (2022 £902) towards Presbytery Assessments during the year.

There were no other related party transactions.

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