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SLOAN STREET LISBURN CONGREGATION OF THE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2022
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland {NIC105229)

SLOAN STREET LISBURN
a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
an
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd}
The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements forthe year ended 31
December 2022 including a Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at that date.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTFIATIVE DEfAILS
Sloan Street Lisburn congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
2C Sloan Street, Lisburn, Co. Antrim, BT27 SAG
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland INIC1052291
CHARITY TRUSTEES
The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this
report were:
Rev Andrew Faulkner
Dr Brian Craig
Mr Kenneth Irvine
Mr Paul Mccarroll
Mr James McDowell
Mr Nelson Small
Dr Ivan Wiggam
Mr Gary Wilson
Mr Clifford Morrison
Mr Alan Templeton
Mr Graeme White
PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS
Minister
Clerk of Session
Treasurer
Rev Andrew Faulkner
Dr Brian Craig
Mr Paul Mccarroll
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Mccleary & Company, Garvey Studi05, 14 Longstone Street, L15BURN, Co. Antrim, BT28 ITP
BAN KERS
Danske Bank, 62 - 66 Bow Street, LISBURN, Co. Antrim, BT28 IYS
SOLICITORS
Donald50n Mcconnell & Company, 8- 10 Graham Gardens, Lisburn, BT28 IXE

SLOAN STREET LISBURN
a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {cont'd)
Presbyter
an
STRucfuRE AND MANAGEMENT
The Kirk Session
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 spiritual interest of the congregation and of persons not connected with any
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
Committee the temporal affairs of the congregation including administering all funds and
property belon8ing 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 on the third Monday of January, March, May,
September and November.
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 a55igned to it by the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Sloan Street Lisburn congregation of the Presbyterian
Church has been assigned to the Dromore 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 active duty and an
elder appointed by the Kirk Session of the congregation.

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a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {conVdJ
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, administrative 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
The charitable purpose of the congregation is the advancement of religion.
Sloan Street Lisburn congregation of the 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 Scripture5, 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.
The Congregation'5 Vision statement is: Making and Growing Disciples of Jesus Christ,
The Congregation aims to live out its Vision and Mission as a family of God's people by
being:
A Covenant Community: where our relationships are rooted in the promises of God by
living faithfully toward him and toward one another.
An Intergenerational Community: where adults intentionally take the lead to engage
with, encourage and nurture younger members to maturity in Christ.
An Outward looking Community: where we want the blessings of God that belong to us
in the gospel to become blessings for others beyond the bounds of our community.
As a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, we believe that the Bible 15 the
supreme authority over all we do, and that the Westminster Confession of Faith, along
with the Larger and Shorter Catechisms set out what we understand the Bible teaches
on key matter5 of Christian faith and practice.

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a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd)
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AcfiviTIES AND OBJECTIVES
The congregation meets for worship every Sunday and visitors are welcome to join. The
Sacrament of the Lord's 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
Christ are admitted to the Lord's Supper. The congregation holds regular bible study
meetings along with small home groups and has a wide range of organisations including:
Treasure Seekers and Adventurers
Going Deeper
Mothers and Toddlers
Girl's Brigade
Badminton Club
B.B. Old Boys
Presbyterian Women
Mixed Fellowship (Bowling) Club
Boys, Brigade
English Language Classes
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Worship and prayer
The congregation normally meets for worship each Sunday at 11.00am and 6.00pm. During
the week the Bible Study provides an opportunity for members to meet for fellowship, to
studythe scripture5 and for a time of prayer.
As well a5 our regular services during the year we acknowledged God's gift of new life at 5
Sacraments of Baptism. We conducted one marriage service and gave thanks for faithful
services and sought to comfort those who had been bereaved during the year.
At 31 December 2022 there were 202 communicant members and 245 families connected
with the Congregation. The average weekly attendance at morning worship is 215 and 60
at evening worship.
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 the congregation's pastoral visitors.

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a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd)
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Mission and Outreach
At a local level the congregation supports a number of members who serve in a range of
mission agencies both at home and overseas. Regular updates and prayer requests are
provided through the Mission Support Committee and missionaries are given the
opportunity to provide personal updates whenever they are home on furlough.
In addition to our support for those from within the congregation actively involved in
mission at home and overseas, 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 mission of the denomination and to do mission and
outreach on a 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 with 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
support5 congregation in the areas of worship, discipleship, global mission, outreach,
leadership and pastoral care.
The congregation a150 contributes to the denomination's annual World Development
Appeal, Sunday School project and any other special appeals.
Presbytery
The congregation was represented at the regular meeting5 of Presbytery by our minister
and one of the elders. This provides an important link between the congregations and the
wider structures of the church.
General Assernbly
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.
Property
Remedial repairs to Church property continued to be made when required throughout the
year.

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a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd)
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Organisations
Our Sunday Children's programme, Adventurers for age5 3-5 and Treasure Seekers for ages
6- 11 moved to an online presence and attracted an average of 20 children in the age range
of O -11 where an attractive programme of teaching and learning was provided by our
volunteer leaders. Sunday evenings, Going Deeper, a programme specifically aimed atthose
aged 12- 18, also used the online facility when opportunities to share together and explore
their faith and developing their spiritual well-being.
Volunteers
The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give freely of their
time by serving on committees and helping with organisation5 and other church activities.

SLOAN STREET LISBURN
a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd)
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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 Confession of Faith and the Shorter and Larger Catechisms)
leading to spiritual and moral development and opportunities for response to Bible
teaching. In turn, this framework leads to practical expressions of Christian beliefs 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 15 made known using
noticeboards, printed material, press advertisement, websites, and social media or in other
ways.
The benefits are demonstrated through regular evaluation of the services 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 to further our charitable purpose. There are no other private benefits. The
beneficiarie5 of this purpose are members, their families, other individuals that the
Presbyterian Church in Ireland is in direct and indirect contact with, the community in which
pastoral services are provided 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.

SLOAN STREET L15BURN
a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd)
Presbyter
an
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Congregation'5 main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly
Freewill Offering. There were 146 contributors during the year {151 in previous year, 20211
donating a total of £ 152,170 {£143,995 in previous year, 2021).
Total Income of the congregation during the year was £264,628 compared to £353,740 in
the previous year.
Total expenditure increased from £156,733 to £219,921.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements of
the congregation in accordance with applicable law and generally accepted accounting
practice.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to
show and explain the congregation's transaction5 and disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time its financial position. 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.
Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on 8 December 2023 and signed on its behalf by
Signed
Signed
Paul Mccarroll
Dr Brian Craig
8 December 2023
8 December 2023

SLOAN STREET LISBURN
a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SLOAN STREET LISBIYRf* '. ,.."
CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
Presbyter
an
We report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022 set out on pages
eleven to seventeen.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is our responsibilityto:
examine the accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission (under Section 65{91(b) of the Charities Act); and
to state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of the independent examiner's report
We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the
Charities Act and our examination was carried out in accordance with the general
directions given by the Charities Commission for Northern Ireland under section
65(9llb) of the Charities Act.
Our examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity
and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included
consideration of any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts and seeking
explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention
giving us cause to believe:
That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of
the Charities Act
That the accoLJnts do not accord with those accounting records
That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the
Charities Act
That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.

SLOAN STREET LISBURN
a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
an
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SLOAN STREET LISBURN
CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYtERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND (cont'd)
Independent examiner's statement
We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the
matters11) to141 listed above and in connection with following the Directions of
the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland; we have found no matters that
require drawing to your attention.
Mccleary & Company Ltd
Chartered Accountants
Garvey Studios
14 Longstone Street
Lisburn
Co. Antrim
BT28 ITP
Date: 8 December 2023
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SLOAN STREET LISBURN
a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
an
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY (Receipts and Payments Account)
for the year ended 31 December 2022
Note
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Recei
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investment Income
Other
162,318
3,237
31,330
53,388
193,648
56,625
318,471
20,826
14,355
14,355
14,,443
Sale of Investments
Sale of fixed assets
Loans Received
Total Receipts
165,555
99,073
264,628
353,740
Pa
ments
Raisingfunds
Charitable activities
Investment costs
Other
812
140,504
812
218,425
766
155,283
77,921
684
684
684
Purchase of Investments
Purchase of fixed assets
Loan Repayments
Total Payments
141,316
78,605
219,921
156,733
Net receipts / (payments)
Transfers between funds
24,239
(1,081)
20,468
1,081
44,707
197,007
Net movement in funds
23,158
21,549
44,707 .
197,007
Funds brought forward
225,485
204,647
430,132
233,125
Funds carried forward
12
248,643
226,196
474,839
430,132
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SLOAN STREET LISBURN
Congregation of The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Presbyter
an
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
As at 31 December 2022
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
2022
Total
Funds
2021
Funds Reconciliation
Bank and Cash at start of year
Net movement in funds
225,485
23,158
204,647
21,549
430,132
44,707
233,125
197,007
Bank and Cash at end of year
248,643
226,196
474,839
430,132
Bank & Cash Balances
Bank Deposit Accounts
Bank Current Accounts
Cash in Hand
75,352
150,844
75,352
399,487
75,247
354,885
248,643
474,839
430,125
Other Assets
Fixed Assets- Note 10
Church Premises
Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment
Vehicle5
Investments- Note 11
Gift Aid receivable
on donations
4,774,149
4,431,612
4,774,149 4,431,612
Liabilities
Loans
Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on 8 December 2023 and signed on its behalf by
Signed
Signed
Paul Mccarroll
Dr Brian Craig
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SLOAN STREET LISBURN
a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
an
SLOAN STREET LISBURN CONGREGATION OF THE pREsB￿ER1AN CHURCH IN IRELAND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
31 December 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As the total income of the congregation is less than £250,000 the congregation have elected in
accordance with the provisions in The Charities {Accounts and Reports Regulations (Northern Ireland)
2015 to prepare its accounts on a receipts and payments basis.
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 Ib) revenue donations or grants for a specific congregational
activity intended by the donor. Where these funds have unspent 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.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Recorded giving".
Loose collections
Donations and gifts
Gift Aid
Legacies and bequest
128,914
1,463
23,256
152,170
1,463
143,995
2,162
22,650
9,291
8,074
30,724
9,291
30,777
141,537
162,318
31,330
193,648
318,471
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a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
an
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 December 2022
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Income from charitable activities
Organisation's Income
3,237
49,786
3,602
56,023
3,602
19,566
1,260
3,237
53,388
56,625
20,826
4. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Fund5
Total
2022
Total
2021
Letting of premises
Trading income
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Deposit interest
General Investment Fund
Rents investment properties
Other investment income
119
14,250
105
14,250
105
14,250
74
14,355
14,355
14,443
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a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
an
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 December 2022
OTHER INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Insurance claims
Prior Year Bank Transfer
RAISING FUNDS
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
FWO envelopes
812
812
766
812
812
766
CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Fund5
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
General Assembly Assessments
Presbytery fees
Ministry and support Staff costs
Congregational running expenses
Donations to Mission5 and
charities
Organisation's Expenses
Governance costs
21,081
935
75,985
41,303
21,081
935
75,985
53,499
62,284
20,836
719
65,383
43,457
22,506
12,196
62,284
3,441
3,441
1,200
1,212
1,170
1,200
140,504
77,921
218,425
155,283
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a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
an
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 December 2022
OTHER EXPENDITURE
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Investment properties expenses
684
684
684
684
684
684
10. FIXED ASSETS
The congregation owns the Church premises situated at 2C Young Street, Church Halls at 39-41 Young
Street and a Manse located at 23 Clonevin Park, Lisburn and the associated fixtures, fittings, plant and
machinery. These have an insurance value of £4,774,149 {£4,431,612 in 20211.
11. INVESTMENTS
The congregation has the following investments. Amounts are shown at market valuation.
2022
2021
General Investment Fund
Property
Other investments
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a Congregation of The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
an
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
31 December 2022
12. FUND BALANCES
Fund
Balance
at start
Receipts Payment Surplus / Transfer
(Deficit)
Balance
at end
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
225,485
165,555
141,316
24,239
11,0811
248,643
225,485
165,555
141,316
24,239
{1,081)
248,643
Restricted Funds
Property Fund
Student Bursary
Music Fund
Organisations, Funds
Mission Society
Appeals
Dorothy Martin Bequest
Myrtle Patterson Bequest
Brazil Trip
100,367
27,778
1,708
3,400
3,661
16,209
12,037
72
33
34,175
99,073
12,028
15,750
1,708
2,547
220
615
11,011)
72
33
534
20,468
116,117
1,708
10,630
8,669
11,110
2,610
48,007
27,345
8,083
8,799
10,495
1,656
47,935
27,312
853
3,441
15,594
13,048
{350)
1,965
33,641
78,605
15341
1,081
204,647
226,196
Endowment Funds
Total
430,132
264,628
62,711
44,707
474,839
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