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for the year ended 31 December 2022
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland {NIC105238)

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The Trustee5 present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31
December 2022
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
St Columba's congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
10 Killaney Avenue, Lisburn, BT28 IQU.
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland {NIC105238)
CHARITY TRUSTEES
The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustee5 at the date of this
report were.
Ellen Hillen
Myrtle Ferguson
Lexi Burrows
Ronnie McAuley
Rev Rodney Cameron
Shirley Harrison
PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS
Minister
Clerk of Session
Treasurer
Secretary
Rev Rodney Cameron
Ellen Hillen
Valerie Nettieship
Myrtle Ferguson
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Mccleary & Co Ltd
Chartered Accountants
Garvey Studi05
14 Longstone Street
Lisburn
BT28 ITP
BANKERS
Ulster Bank Ltd
Bow Street

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Lisburn
BT28 IBN
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SOLICITORS
Carson McDowell LLP
Murray House
14 Murray Street
Belfast
BTI 6DN
STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT
The Kirk Session
The charity trustees of the congregation are the member5 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 Session ha5 delegated to its Congregational
Committee 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 con515ts of the ordained minister and the ruling elders of the congregation.
All members are entitled to propose, speak and exercise equal votes at meetings, except
thatthe Moderator, the minister in active duty in the congregation. has no deliberative but
only a casting vote.
Stated meetings of the Kirk session are held on average 5 times per year-4 times in 2022
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. Mernbers are
elected if they obtain two-thirds of those who vote.

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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 affair5 of the congregations assigned to it by the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church in Ireland. St Columba's 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: Mr5 Ellen Hillen represents our
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, 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 busine55. At the end of business
it is dissolved. The membership of the General Assembly consi5t5 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.
St Columba'5 congregation of the Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian
Church in Ireland. The Presbyterian Church in Ireland, a5 a Reforrned 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.
The congregations mission purposes is as a congregation we commit ourselves to worship
which puts God at the centre, opens us up to His love, faces us with our shortcomings and.
making known His forgivenes5, frees us to grow through His grace.

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We commit ourselves to becoming a fellowship where we care for and encourage one
another, using and developing the gifts that God has given us as we respond to His call to
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We commit ourselves to loving service to the community in which we are set, and to the
world around us, Wltnessing to Christ, caring for a needy world, working for peace that God
intends. and exercising a responsible stewardship for the environment.
ACTIVITIES AND OBJECTIVES
Church attendance and organisation attendance remained steady throughout 2022 despite
ongoing concerns about Covid-19.
The congregation meets for worship every Sunday and visitors are welcome to join. The
Sacrarnent of the Lords Supper is observed on four occasion5 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 and
has a wide range of organisations including
Presbyterian Women
Afternoon Club
Parent and Toddler Group
Line Dancing Exercise Clas5
Kids Club
Drop-in Coffee Morning
Drop-in Lunch (Monthly)
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Worship and prayer
The congregation normally meets for worship each Sunday at 11.30am and 6.30pm.
As well as our regular services during the year gave thanks forfaithful services and sought to
comfort those who had been bereaved during the year.

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At 31 December 2022 there were 51 communicant members and 170 families connected
with the congregation. The average weekly attendance at morning worship is 45.
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.
Mission and outreach
Post Covid-19 restrictions. the congregation has been sharing God's word to the local
community through:_
Door Step Ministry - The pastoral care team continue to build on the door-step ministry
started during lock-down with regular visits to housebound and those in need. Gift packs
which include a spiritual message in the form of a reflection" or a pamphlet or book is
given along with the church magazine and a gift of food or flowers.
Annual Harvest Appeal- Donations to the local food bank were provided to help local
families in need. This was continued through the year when a specific need was required.
Annual Christmas Gift Appeal- 32 gift parcels were given to the local Simon Community for
each resident in support of those who are temporarily homeless. Food Hampers were
distributed to young families in need within the local community. Lisburn Food-Bank were
provided with a large donation of food and household items.
In conjunction with Salt Factory Sports, a children's outreach programme ran on Thursday
evenings with up to 30 children attending each week.
We made financial contributions to:_
World Development Appeal
Earl Haig Fund
Christian Aid
Moderators Appeal for the Ukraine Crisis.

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The congregation support5 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 5UPPOrt for
the upkeep of church premises, assists with the running costs of Union Theological College,
the Church'5 training college for ministry students, and financially support5 congregations in
the areas of worship. discipleship, global mission, outreach, leadership and pastoral care. In
2021, St Columba's successfully reached their target set by Presbytery.
Presbytery
The congregation was represented at the regular meetings of Presbytery by Rev Rodney
Cameron, our minister and Mrs Shirley Harrison. This provides an important link between
the congregation and the wider structures of the church.
General Assembly
The minister and elder, Mrs Shirley Harrison attended the meeting of the General Assembly
of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland held in Assembly Building5, Belfast, in June.
Property
Church Buildings:
The exterior of the Church Buildings was painted in Spring 2022.
Continued upkeep of gardens and external areas are ongoing.
Manse: Day to day upkeep and maintenance.
Organisations
Post pandemic all organisation resumed in 2022.
Children'5 ministry (Sunday School) is delivered on a Thursday evening through the Kids Club
initiative which is run in conjunction with Salt Factory Sports.
This allows us to reach children in the community that would not be in attendance on a
Sunday.

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PW met on the 2nd Tuesday of the month with an average attendance of 15. Guest
speakers included the PW President and a retired deaconess from PCI. The group led
Sunday morning worship on Mothering Sunday and hosted the annual Christmas Carol
service attended by visitors from other PW groups in the Li5burn area.
The afternoon club meets alternative Wednesday afternoons with approx. 12 regular
attendees. The club is open to anyone in the local community and the ladies enjoy visiting
speakers; quizzes; bring & buy sales and cinema outings. The group go on at least 2 trips per
year.
The Mid-week bible study meets on a Wednesday night and gives people the opportunity to
study and discuss scripture. At least half an hour is set aside for prayer, where the group
bring specific people and situation5 before God. Throughout the year we hold a series of 6-
8 week bible studies which are open to all.
The Kids Club runs during school term time and meets on Thursday evenings for Primary
School age children. Attendance ranges from 15 - 30 children, who participate in games,
share in a Bible reading, and complete a related artivity sheet.
A Parent and Toddler group commenced in September in conjunction with Bryson Care and
is attended by mothers and grandmothers from within the church and from the local
community. It runs every Friday morning and ha5 opened up a new opportunity forthe
church to connett with young families.
Weekly Drop-in and Monthly Lunch is an opportunity to reach out to church members and
the wider community. Regular attendance has resulted in new friendships forged and
during this periods of austerity, has provided a warm space for people to meet.
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.

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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 centr31 resources in almost 311 cases. Public access is made known through
the use of noticeb02rds, printed material, press advertisement. websites, and social media
or in other ways.
The benefits are demonstrated through regular evaluation of the serrfices 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 individua15
that the Presbyterian Church in Ireland is in direct and indirect contact with, the community
in which pastor31 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.

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The Kirk Session has had regard to the Charity Commissions Public benefit requirement
statutory guidance.
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (conYd}
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly
Freewill Offering. There were 83 families contributing during the year (92 families in
previous year) donating a total of £34,912 i£a4,942 in previous year)
Total Income of the congregation during the year was £66,900 compared to £62,006 in the
previous year.
Total expendrture increased from £66,816 in 2021 to £69,314 in 2022.
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.
As the congregation's total income does not exceed £250,000, the Trustees have elected
under Section 64(3) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 to prepare a receipts and
payment account and a statement of assets and liabilities.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to
show and explain the congregation's transactions 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 forthe prevention and detection of
fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on 10 May 2023 and signed on its behalf by
Rev Rodney Cameron
Ellen Hillen
10 May 2023
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022 set out on pages
twelve 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 my responsibility to:
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 6519){bl of the Charitie5 Act),. and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basi5 of the independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the
Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general
directions given by the Charities Commission for Northern Ireland under section
6519)(b) of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity
and a comparison of the accounts presented with those record5. It also included
consideration of any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts and seeking
explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matter5.
My role 15 to State whether any material matters have come to my attention giving
me cause to believe:
l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the
Charities Act.
2. That the account5 do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the
Charities Act
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
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Independent examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters
(l) to (4) listed above and in connection with following the Directions of the
Charity Commission for Northern Ireland; I have found no matters that require
drawing to your attention.
John
eary FCA
Mccleary & Company Ltd
Chartered Accountants
Garvey Studios
14 Longstone Street
Lisburn
Co. Antrim
BT28 ITP
10 May 2023
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY (Receipts and Payments Account)
forthe year ended 31 December 2022
Note
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Receipts
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investment Income
Other
42,678
10,723
13,418
19
53,401
13,418
80
56,554
5,393
59
61
Total Receipts
42,739
24,160
66,899
62,006
Payments
Raising funds
Charitable activities
300
47,613
300
69,011
420
66,396
21,398
Total Payments
47,913
21,398
69,311
66,816
Net receipts / (payments)
Transfers between funds
(5,1741
{9)
2,762
{2,412)
(4,810)
Net movement in funds
Funds brought forward
(5,183)
44,715
2,771
16,679
(2,412)
61,394
14,810)
66.204
Funds carried forward
39,532
19,450
58,982
61,394
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STATEMENT OF ASS￿5 AND LIABILITIES
As at 31 December 2022
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Total Funds
Funds
2022
Total Funds
2021
Funds Reconciliation
Bank and Cash at start of
year
Net movement in funds
44,715
16,679
61,394
66,204
{5,183)
2,771
(2,412)
(4,810)
Bank and Cash at end of
year
39,532
19,450
58,982
61,394
Bank & Cash Balances
Bank Accounts
Cash in Hand
58,957
25
61,359
35
58,982
61,394
Approved by the Kirk Session and signed on its behalf by
Rev Rodney Cameron
Ellen Hillen
10th May 2023
10th May 2023
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
For the year ending 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'5 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 la) income from endowments which is to be expended only on the restricted
purposes intended by the donor and (b) revenue donation5 or grants for a specific congregational
attivity 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 basi5.
Unrestricted fund5 are income funds which are to be spent on the congregation'5 general purposes.
Designated funds are general funds set aside by the congregation for use in the future.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrirted
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Recorded giving-
FWO
Loose collections
Donations and gifts
Gift Aid
34,912
226
4,281
39,193
226
6.927
7,055
39,897
328
7.927
8,402
6,442
7,055
42,678
10,723
53,401
56,554
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
For the year ending 31 December 2022
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total 2022
Total 2021
Income from charitable activities
Organisation income
Fundraising events
Member5, dues
Grants
393
12,355
393
12,355
598
3,387
670
670
1,420
13,418
13,418
5,393
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total 2022
Total 2021
Deposit interest
61
19
80
59
61
19
80
59
OTHER INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total 2022
Total 2021
Other income
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
For the year ending 31 December 2022
RAISING FUNDS
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restrirted
Funds
Total 2022
Total 2021
FWO envelopes
300
300
420
300
300
420
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total 2022
Total 2021
General Assembly
Assessments
Presbytery fees
Ministry and support staff
costs
Congregational running
expenses
Donations to Missions and
charities
Governance costs
4,557
4,557
4,457
608
29,917
608
29,917
399
29,257
11,541
14,669
26,210
22,508
6,729
6.729
8.809
990
990
966
47,613
21,398
69,011
66,396
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Forthe year ending 31 Decernber 2022
FIXED ASSETS
The congregation owns the Church premises situated at Killaney Avenue, Old Warren, Lisburn and the
manse situated at Knightsbridge, Lisburn and the associated fixtures, fittings, plant and machinery.
These have an insurance value of £2,099,471 atlast renewal date 31 October 2022.
FUND BALANCES
Fund
Balance
at start
Receipts Payment
Transfer
Balance
at end
Unrestricted Funds
General fund
44,715
42,739 147,913}
{9)
39,532
44,715
42,739 (47,913)
19)
39,532
Restricted Funds
Building Fund
United Appeal
Presbyterian Women
Queen's Jubilee
Special Collections
Youth Council
Youth Club
Afternoon Club
Computer Club
15,100
503
625
17,394 113,987)
3,088
(3,510)
950
{1,156)
670
{679}
1,715
(1,715)
(15)
18,507
81
419
133
134
184
118
134
191
343
{336)
16,679
24.160 {21,398}
19.450
Total
61.394
66,899 169,311)
58,982
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