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St Columba's Presbyterian Church
a Congregation of the Presbyterian
Church in Ireland
Trustees, Annual Report and
Financial Statements for the year
ended 31 December 2024
Registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC 105238

St Columba's Presbyterian Church
A Congregation of The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Reference and administrative details
Address..
10 Killaney Avenue. Lisburn, BT28 IQU
Registered Charity Number
NIC 105238
Charity Trustees
Rev Rodney Cameron
Ellen Hillen
Myrtle Ferguson
Ronnie McAuley
Shirley Harrison
Lexi Burrows
Prin¢ipal Office Bearers
Minister
Rev Rodney Cameron
Clerk of Session
Ellen Hillen
Treasurer
Valerie Nettleship
Independent Examiner
John Mccleary FCA
Mccleary & Co Ltd
Chartered Accountants
Garvey Studios
14 Longstone Street
Lisburn
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TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
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STRUCTURE 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 witne55 and service in the local community. The Kirk Session has delegated to its
Congregational Committee the temporal affairs of the congregation including administering all funds and propertv
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 congregation. All members are entitled to
propose, Speak and exercise equal votes at meeting5, except that the 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- 5 times in 2024.
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. Member5 are elected if they obtain ￿0-third$ of those who vote.
Presbytery
Under the Presbyterian Church in Ireland form of governance the corporate oversight of a congregation 15 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. St Columba'5 congregation of the Presbyterian Church
has been assigned to the Dromore Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church In Ireland. The membership of the Presbytery
con515ts 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 Myrtle Ferguson represents our
congregation.
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TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
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.
st Columba's 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 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 forgiveness, frees us to grow through His
grace.
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 the young.
We commit ourselve5 to loving service to the community in which we are set, and to the world around us, witnessing to
Christ, caring for a needy world, working for peace that God intends, and exercising a responsible stewardship for the
environment.
AcfiviTIES AND OBJECTIVES
The congregation meets for worship every Sunday and visitors are welcome to join. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper is
observed on four occasions during the year and all those who have been baptised and who have made a profession of faith
in the Lord Je5U5 Christ are admitted to the Lord's Supper. The congregation hold5 regular bible study meeting5 and has a
wide range of organisations including:
Presbyterlan Women
Afternoon Club
Parent and Toddler Group
Line Dancing Exercise Class
Kids Club
stitch and Enrich
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.
Additional regular group prayer time is within weekly bible studv/Easter 12 prayer vigll.
At 31 December 2024 there were 40 communicant members and 169 families connected with the congregation. The
average weekly attendance at morning worship is 45.
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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
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
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- Donations were placed on a Christmas Tree and all proceeds were divided over the
Moderators Appeal, and a benevolent fund to support prisoner needs such as personal item5 for prison visits, and any
other needs required in the community.
In conjunrtion with Salt Factory Sports. a children's outreach programme ran on Thursday evenings with up to 30 children
attending each week. This included a Holiday Bible Club for a week durlng July 2024.
We made financial contributions to:_
Tear Fund
Earl Haig Fund
Christian Aid
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
denominational basis beyond what the congregation could do on it's own. The United Appeal Fund provides financial
support for mission personnel at home and overseas, assist5 congregations with the deployment of locally based staff,
enables church planting, provides grant support for the upkeep of church premises. assists with the running costs of Union
Theological College, the Church's training college for ministry Students, and financially sUPPOrts congregations in the areas
of worship, discipleship. global mission, outreach, leadership and pastoral care. In 2024, St Columba's donated £3,490.
Presbytery
The congregation was represented at the regular meetings of Presbytery by Rev Rodney Cameron. our minister and Mrs
Myrtle Ferguson. This provides an important link between the congregation and the wider structures of the church.
General Assembly
The minister and elder, Mrs Myrtle Fergu50n attended the meeting of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in
Ireland held in A55embly Buildings. Belfast, in June 2024.
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TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
Property
Church Buildings..
A replacementwooden shed was purchased for the courtyard.
Continued upkeep of gardens and external areas are ongoing.
Manse:
Dayto day upkeep and maintenance.
Organisations
Children's 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.
PW meet 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 Lisburn area.
The Afternoon Club meet alternative Wednesday afternoons with approx. 12 regular attendees. The club 15 open to
anyone in the local community and the ladies enJoy visiting speakers, quizzes and bring & buy sales. The group dine out on
2 occasions during the year.
Stitch and Enrich meet on alternative Wednesday afternoons and membership includes church members and members of
the community. The group undertake knitting/crocheting projects that support overseas and home missions work as well
as supporting the outreach work within the local community.
The Mid-week bible study meets on a Wednesday night and give5 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 situations 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 activity sheet.
The Parent and Toddler group in conjunction with Bryson Care wa5 attended by mother5 and grandmothers from within
the church and from the local community. It operated on Friday mornings and opened up a new opportunity for the
church to connect with young familie5.
Weekly Drop-in and Monthly Lunch is an opportunity to reach out to church member5 and the wider community- Regular
attendance has resulted in new friendships forged and during thi5 period of austerity, ha5 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,
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.
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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
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 is made known through the use of noticeboards. printed material, press advertisement. webslte5, 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 in order to further our ¢haritable 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 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 Commi55ions Public benefit requirement statutory guidance.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill Offering. There were 78
families contributing during the year173 families in previous year) donating a total of £36,6941£33,992 in previous yearl.
Total Income of the congregation during the year was £79,699 compared to £66,851 in the previous year.
Total expenditure increased from £72,285 in 2023 to E73.496 in 2024.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES 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 incorne does not exceed £250,000. the Trustees have eletted under Section 64131 of the
Charitie5 Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 to prepare a receipts and payment account and a statement of assets and liabilities.
The Trustee5 are responsible for keeping adequate actounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the
congregation's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time it5 financial position. They are a150
responsible for safeguarding the a55ets of the congregation and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detettion of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on l May 2025 and signed on its behalf by
Rev Rod
ey Cameron
l May 2025
Ellen Hillen
l May 2025
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST COLUMBA'S CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH IN IRELAND
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 set out on pages 9 to 13.
Re5pertive ￿sponSIbl11t1eS of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern
Irelandl 2008.
It 15 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 Commi55ion (under Section 6519llbl of
the Charitie5 Actl- and
to state whether parttcular matters have come to my attention.
Basls 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
OL5t in accordance with the general dirertions given by the Charities Commission for Northern Ireland under section
6519}Ibl of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charrty and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and
seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is 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 accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Att
4. That there is fijrther information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's ststement
I have
mpleted my examination and have no concern5 in respect of the matter$111 to141 listed above and in connection
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Date-
l May 2025
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTY (Receipts and Payments Account)
for the year ended 31 Decernber 2024
Note
Unrestricted
Fund5
Restrirted
Funds
2024
2023
Receipts
Donation5 and Legacies
Charitable Attivities
Investment Income
45,992
990
15,141
16,807
370
61.133
17,797
769
51,922
14,317
612
399
47,381
32,318
79,699
66,851
Payments
Raising Fund5
Charitable Artivities
271
271
295
52,462
20.763
73.225
71,990
52.733
20,763
73.496
72,285
Net IncomellExpertditurel
15,3521
11,555
6,203
15,4341
Transfer between funds
635
163SI
Net movement in funds
14,7171
10.920
6,203
15,4341
Funds brought forward
30.124
23,424
53,548
58.982
Fund5 carried forward
25,407
34,344
59.751
53,548
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY {Receipts and Payments Account)
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Unrestricted
Funds
Re5trirted
Fund5
2024
2023
Funds Reconciliation
Bank and Cash at start of year
Net movement in funds
30.124
14.7171
23,424
10,920
53.548
6,203
58,982
15,4341
Bank and cash at end of year
25,407
34.344
59,751
53,548
Bank & Cash Balances
Bank Current Accounts
Cash in Hand
59,539
212
53,300
248
59,751
53,548
Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on l May 2025 and signed on its behalf by
Rev Rod
y Cameron
Ellen Hillen
l May 2025
l May2025
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
31 December 2024
I. 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 IAccounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 to prepare it's accounts on a
receipts and payments basis.
FUND ACCOUNTING
Restricted funds comprise la) income from endowments which is to be expended only on the restricted purposes intended
by the donor and Ibl 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 bas15.
Unrestrlcted 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.
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2024
2023
Recorded giving
FWO
Loose collections
Donations and gifts
Gift Aid
Legacies and bequest
36.694
143
4,615
24
41,309
167
38,391
239
1,919
7,236
5,502
7,421
7,236
5.000
5,933
7.359
5,000
45,992
15,141
61,153
51,922
3. CHARITABLE ACTlVtTIES
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2024
2023
Income from charitable activities
Organisation income
Fundraising events
Miscellaneou5 income
Grants
4,589
8,540
1,478
2,200
4.589
9,140
1.868
2,200
778
600
12,432
1,107
390
990
16,807
17,797
14,317
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {cont'd)
31 December 2024
4. INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2024
2023
Deposit interest
399
370
769
612
399
370
769
612
5. RAISING FUNDS
Unrestricted
Fund5
Restrirted
Funds
2024
2023
FWO envelopes
271
271
295
271
271
295
. CHARITABL£ AcfiviTIES
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restrirted
Funds
2024
2023
General Assembly Assessments
Presbytery fees
Ministry and support staff costs
Congregational running expenses
Donations to Mission and charities
Governance costs
5,024
490
33,981
8,678
3,215
1.074
5,024
490
33,981
20,402
12,254
1.074
4,785
629
32,139
23,900
9,517
1.020
11,724
9.039
52,462
20.763
73.225
71.990
7. FIXED ASSETS
The congregation owns the Church premises situated at Killaney Avenue, Old Warren, Lisburn and the manse situated
at Knightsbridge, Li5burn and the associated fixtures. fitting5. plant and machinery. These have an insurance value of
£2,369,778 at last renewal date 31 October 2024.
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NOTES TO THE Accoufrifs (cont'dl
31 December 2024
8. FUND BALANCES
Fund
Balance at
start
Receipts
Payment
Surplu51
(Deficit)
Balance at
end
Transfer
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
30,124
47.381
152,7331
24,772
635
25,407
30,124
47,381
152,7331
24.772
635
25,407
Restricted Fund5
Building Fund
United Appeal
Presbyterian Women
Special Collection5
Youth Council
Afternoon Club
Stitch and Enrich
Line Dancing Club
Drop-in & Soup Lunch
22.354
20
549
18.521
3,554
1,558
1,917
2,006
396
164
2.077
2,125
110,421)
13,5551
11,5761
19251
11,5731
13721
11201
11,4S41
17671
30,454
19
30,454
19
456
531
992
536
1751
992
103
193
205
14601
76
217
149
217
249
623
1,358
{iooi
623
1.358
23,424
32,318
120,7631
34.979
16351
34,344
Total
53.548
79,699
173,4961
59.751
59,751
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