an GREENWELL STREET PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland TRUSfEES ANNUAL REPORT The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 including a Balance Sheet as at that date. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS Greenwell Street congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland Greenwell Street, Newtownards, BT23 7LP Registered Charity in Northern Ireland 105225 CHARITY TRusfEES The Charity Trustees who served durlng the year or who were trustees at the date of thls report were Rev, Norman McAuley Professor Alastair Samuel Adair Mr. Wilbert Edward Bingham Mr. Willlam Buchanan Mr. Stanley James Carlisle Mr. David Crozier Mr. David Erwin Mr. Mark Ferguson Mr. David Frederick Francis Mr. Andrew Galbraith Mr. Adam Mccormick Mr. Robert Mccormick Mr. Glenn McKenzie Mr. Robert Mlskimmln Mr. Ronald Morrow Mr. Paul Nixon Mr. Paul Ritchle Mr. Alan Russell Mr. Peter Rodney Sterrltt Mr. David Surgenor Mr. Robert Stephen Wallace PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS Minister Clerk of Session Treasurer Rev. Norman McAuley Mr. David Francis Mr. lan Clegg
an GREENWELL STREEf PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER UHY HACKER YOUNG FITCH LIMITED 27- 29 Gordon Street. 8elfast. BTI 2LG BANKERS Danske Bank 35 High Street Newtownards BT23 7HS STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT The Kirk Sesslon 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 splrltual interest of the congregation and of persons not connected with anv 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 Commlttee 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 exercise 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 or as appropriate.
an GREENWELL STREET PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) To be chosen for the office of the eldership in the congregation a person must be a voting member and a regular attendant on its ordinances. 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. Presbytery Under the Presbyterian Church in Ireland form of governance the corporate oversight of a congregation is the responsibility of a Presbytery which superintends generally the spiritual and temporal affairs of the congregations assigned to it by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Greenwell Street Presbyterian Church has been assigned to the Ards 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 artive duty and an elder appolnted by the Klrk Session of each 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 normally 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 Greenwell Street Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The Presbyterian Church in Ireland, as a Reformed Church within the wider body of Christ is grounded in the Scriptures, and exists to love and honour God through faith in His 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. Under God, the Aim of Greenwell Street Presbyterian Church and all its agencies is Yo promote the worship of God, and build a congregation of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ.
an GREENWELL STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) Through.. Inviting people to join us, Biblical Preaching, Christian Education and Prayer, Encouraging believers to live their potential in Christ, Seeking to be salt and light in Society, fulfilling The Great Commission,. ACTIVITIES AND OBJECTIVES The congregation meets for worship every Sunday and visitors are welcome to join. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper is observed on several occasions during the year and all those who have been baptised and who have made a profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Chrlst are admltted to the Lord's Supper. The congregation holds regular bible study meetings and has a wide range of organisations including. Sunday School- Morning & Afternoon Badmlnton Club Bowling Club Boys, Brigade Chat & Hobby Huddle Choir Friendship Hour Girls, Brigade Junior Christian Fellowship Mainly 4 Men Mums and Tots Presbyterian Women Rendezvous Women's Meeting Youth Club ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Worshlp and prayer The congregation normally meets for worship each Sunday at 11.00am and 7,00pm. During the week the Bible Study provides an opportunity for members to meet together for fellowship, to study the scriptures and for a time of prayer. 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.
an GREENWELL STREET PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {conVd) Mission and outreach At a local level the congregation's local mission and outreach purpose is to,. Promote mlssionary outreach within the congregotion. Keep the congregation informed by meons of a 'missions' slot,. Encourage the congregotion to prayfor and support our missionories. Organise Missionary speakersfor one Tuesday evening per month and onefull weekend each year. The congregation supports the United Appeal for Mission which is a central fund of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. This fund enables congregations to support the wider misslon of the denomination and to do mission and outreach on denominational basis beyond what the congregation could do on its own. The United Appeal Fund provides financial support for mission personnel at home and overseas, assists congregations wlth the deployment of locally based staff, enables church planting, provides grant support for the upkeep of church premises, assist with the running costs of Union Theological College, the Church's training college for ministry students, and financially supports congregation in the areas of worship, discipleshlp, global mission, outreach, leadership and pastoral care. 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 meeting of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland held in Assembly Buildings, Belfast, in June. Thls year the General Assembly was held online. Organlzation There are a wide range of organisations meeting throughout the year providing fellowship and purposeful activities for all ages. Volunteers The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give freely of their time by serving on committees and helping with organisations and other church activities.
an GREENWELL STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (¢onVd) 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 Confesslon of Faith and the Shorter and Larger Catechisrns) leading to spiritual and moral development and opportunities for response to Bible teaching. In turn, this framework leads to practical expressions of Christian beliets and standards in the local community such as through the care of those in need (including the sick, disabled and bereaved). Generally the above benefits are delivered locally 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. websltes, and social media or in other ways. The benefits are demonstrated through regular evaluation of the serdices and informal and ad-hoc feedback from members, their families, and members of the public. The purpose does not lead to harm. 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 necessary 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 indirett contact with, the community In whlch pastoral services are provlded 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.
an GREENWELL STREET PRES6YfERIAN CHURCH a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church In Ireland TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Iconydl FINANCIAL REVIEW The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill Offering. FWO donations received for general fund 2022 £171,532 (2021 £163,1701 an increase of 5.1%. Total income during the year was £370,322 compared to £329,703 in the previous year. Total expenditure during the year was £333,634 compared to £279,274 in the previous year. RESPONSIBIUTIES IN RESPECT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements In accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accountlng Practice. The Trustees are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the congregations and the financial activities for that year. In preparing the financial statements the Trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently rnake judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it Is Inappropriate to presume that the Funds will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufflcient to show and explain the funds transartions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the congregations and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities (l January 2015).. 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. GOING CONCERN The activities of the congregation are dependent on ongoing contributions from Its members. The Trustees are of the opinion that the congregation has sufficient resources at the date of approval of these financial statements to meet commitments which will arise in the year from the date of signing this report and subject to the continuing support from members to fund on an ongoing basis the congregation's current artivities and other financial commitments.
an GREENWELL STREEf PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH a Congre8ation of The Presbyterlan Church In Ireland TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) RESERVES POUCY The Trustees have considered the level of unrestricted reserves that it is appropriate to hold taking account of current and ongoing commitments. It is the policy of the Church to hold at least three month's normal expenditure. At the year-end unrestricted net current assets (excluding interest free loans) were £81,684 which is greater than three months. Funding of its present activities is dependent on the ongoing financial support of members, RISK REVIEW A review of major risks has been undertaken by the Trustees and systems and procedures implemented to manage identified risks. The principal risks are in relation to the likelihood of reputational damage and financial risks associated with the expectation of ongoing flnanclal support from members. These rlsks are mltigated by the Trustee5, and the Congregational Committee, regularly monitoring the various activities of the congregation at stated meetings and by encouraging members in their regular giving. Approved by the Kirk Session and signed on its behalf by Rev. N. McAuley (Minister) Mr. D. Francis (Clerk) 28 May 2023 28 May 2023