CHURCHTOWN 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 (NIC 105342-0)

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CHURCHTOWN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 including a
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as al thal dale.
Reference and Administrative Details
Churchtown Congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Tamlaght Rd,
Tainlaghl O Crilly,
Maghera
Co. Londonde]ry,
Bl'46 5XW
Registered Chai'ity in Northem Ireland (105342-0)
ChArity Trustees
The Charity Trustees who Se￿ed during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were
Mr Harry Armstrong
Mr George Graham
Mr Willis Arnistrong
Mr William Lamont
Mr Robert John Bloomfield
Rev Richard mo￿[Soft
Mr Stanley Bolton
Mr Christopher Rowe
Mr Keith Dundas
Mr Junior Whyte
Principal Offtce Bearers
Minister
Clerk of Session
Treasurer
Rev Richard Morrison
Mr Christopher Rowe
s Sylvia Rowe
Independent Examiner
lan Johnston {A.F.A.)
Stevenson & Wilson Chartered Accountants
22-30 Broadway Ave,
Ballymena,
Co. Antrim,
BT43 7AA.
Bankers
Danske Bank.
Po Box 183,
Donegall Square Wesl,
Belfast,
BTI 6JS.
Solicitor5
Burnside & Logue Solicitors
43 Main Si.
Maghera.
Co. Londondery,
BT46 SAA.

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CHURCHTOWN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
TRUSTEI ES ANNUAL REPORT (eont'd)
Structure and Management
The Kirk Session
The charity trustees of the congregation are the members of ils Kirk Session. Under the congregation's governing
docuinenl, The Code, the book of the constitulion and government of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, the Kirk Session
seeks lo watch over and promote the spiritual interest of the congregation and of persons nol connected with any
congregation who are within ils bounds. It ensures pasloral care is in place in ihe congregation and 5eek5 to further the
contribution of the Church to Christian witness and service in the local community. The Kirk Session has delegated to ils
Congregational Committee the temporal affairs of the congregation including adminislering all funds and property
belonging to the congregation. Members of the Kirk Session are ex-offjcio members of the Congregational Committee.
The Kirk Session consists of the ordained minisler/vacancy convenor and the ruling elders of the congregation. All
members are entitled to propose, speak and exercise equal voles al meetings. except that the Moderator, the Aiiinister in
active duty in the congregation, has no deliberative but only a casting vote.
Slated meetings of the Kirk session are norn)ally held bi-monthly* OT a5 is deemed necessary.
To be chosen for the office of the eldership in the congregalion a person musl be a voting member and a regular attendant
al ils oi'dinances. The selection of ihose 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 vole.
Presbytery
Under the Presbyterian Church in Ireland fonn of governance the corporate oversight of a congregation is the
responsibility of a Presbytery which superintends generally the spiritual and iemporal affai￿ of the congregations assigned
to it by the General Assembly of Ihe Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Churchtown congregation of the Presbyterian Church
has been assigned to the Ballymena 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
fi'om acliv¢ duty and an ¢ld¢r appoinled by the Kirk 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 authorlty. in dealing with all matters brought before it. The General
A55einbly is nornially constituted during the r￿st 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 minister of each
congregation, retired minsters and a represenlativc elder appointed by the Kirk Session of each congregation.

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Description and Purpose
The charitable purpose of the congregation is the advancement of religion.
Churchtown congregation of the Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The
Presbyterian Church in Ireland. as a Reformed Church within ihe 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 lo enable her inembers to play
their part in fulfilling God'5 mission to our world.
The congregation's mission statement is as follows "by God's ￿'aCe, Ive as a gospel shaped congi'egalion wiihin ihe
Pi'esbylei'ian Chiii'ch in Ji'eland, seek io ipiake and eqiiip disciples ofjesiis, Ihroiigh ihv pi'oclainalion of God's iiioi'd, lo
Ihe gloiy ofGod. '
The congregation aims to live out its mission as a family of God's people by being..
A Covenant Community.. where our relationships are rooted in the proiniscs 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 nuiture
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 Ihe bounds of our community.
As a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, we believe that the Bible is 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 lh¢ Bible leaches on key matlers of Christian faith and practice
Activities and Objectives
The congregation meets for worship every Sunday and visitors were welcome to join. The Sacrament of the Loi'ds Supper
is observed on four occasions during the year and all those who have been bapiised and who have made a profession of
faitli in the Lord Jesus Christ are admitted to the Lord's Supper. The congjrgalion holds regular bible study and prayer
meetings and has a wide range of organisalions which seck to reach and disciple those involved. The organisations
include..
Sunday School & Bible Class
Children's Church
Creche
140liday Bible Club
Boy5 Brigade
Rainbows, Brownies & Guides
Youth Fellowship
Men's fellowship
Presbyterian Women
Friendship Group
Choir
Walking Group
Achievements and Performance
Worship and prayer
The congregation nomially meets for worship each Sunday at 12:00 Noon (I I.'OOam in July & August) and on the first
and third Sunday each month at 7..00pm. A time of prayer is held before each service of worship. During the week there
is a midweek meeting on Wednesday evenings at 8pm, providing an opportunity for members to meet together for
fellowship, to study the scriptures and for a time of prayer. As well as our regular services durlng the year, we
acknowledged God's grdCiOUS gift of new life at three Sacraments of Bapttsm. During the year we saw five members of
the congregation pass away and we sought lo comfort those who had been bereaved.

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At 31 December 2022 there were 149 communicant members and 135 families connected with the congregation. The
average weekly attendance at mornillg worsbip wa5 100.
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
minisler, Ihe elder for that district or by a member of the congregation. We also provide online livestream and CD minislry
where each worship service is recorded and available to those who could not attend or are housebound. Member5 of the
congi'egation are willing and proactive in supporting the practical needs of others where ihey arise. Efforts are made to
engage with members of our local community who need pastoral support.
Mlssion and outreach
Our weekly 5ervice5 of worship are open to everyone in our cominunity and beyond as they are sti'eamed and niade
available online. During the course of the year certain worship services have a particular theme (e.g. Back to School.
Harvest, Christmas and Easter) providing an opporlunily to invite members of the community lo join with us on these
occasions. Events happening wiihin Church life are promoted through leaflet drops, our monthly announcement sheet,
recently launched website and social media through our Facebook page.
Our varied range of organisations provided an opportunity to engage with young and old from within the congregation
tht'ough their carefully planned programmes. They also gave an opportunity to reach out to the local community with
many of our youth members having no connection to the congregation.
We enjoy excellent relations with our neighbouring churches. We shared some joint midweeks with Drimbolg Reformed
Presbyterian and we 5UPPOrted the local Church of Ireland congregations in Tamlaght O Crilly and Innisrush at their
special services held during the year.
The annual week of Holiday Bible Club and Youth outreach on the r￿st week in August provided an opportunity to reach
large numbers of children and youth from the wider community. This has proved to be a great way of sharing the gospel
of Jesus Christ with children and youth, as well as making good cot)neclions with families in the area.
The church seeks to support local schools and engage with the slaff and pupils there. Our minister regularly takes part in
assemblies in two Primary Sch(N)Is and occasionally in a Secondary school.
In November we held a Harvest Mission over six consecutive nights. The speaker for the week was the Rev Eddie Kirk,
who brough a clear message and challenge from God's word. There were special items of praise and iestimony throughout
the week and the Mission was well supported by the local community. It was an encouraging week in the life of
congregatioii.
In December we had a Christmas tree put up in the village and were able to host a 'lighis switch on, event and outreach
in the local community. There was singing from the community choir. a Christmas message from our minister, and festive
refi'eshmenls and entertainment. Funding from Mid Ulster Council helped to make this cvent possible.
The congregation supported the United Appeal for Mission which is a central fund of ihe Presbyterian Chui'ch in Ireland
ensuring that its target is met each year. This enables congregations to support the wider mission of the denomination and
to do mission and outreach on a denominational basis beyond what ihe congregation could do on its own. The United
Appeal Fund provides financial support for mission perso1￿Cl at home and oversea5, assists congregations with the
deployment of locally based staff, enables church planting, provides grant support for the upkeep of church preinises,
assist with the running costs of Union Theological College (thc Church's training college for ministy studenls), and
financially supports congregation in the areas of worship. discipleship, global mission, outreach, leadership and pastoral
care.

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The congregation supported other Mission groupslpeople. This included the work of the Belfast City Mission, with
particular interest and focus on Andy and Iris Williamson who serve in Ballysillan. The congregation generously
supported the BCM Christn]a5 Gift Appeal in December. Churchtown also established a gospel partnership with a church
in Moldova through European Mission Fellowship. We welcomed their pastor to lead a Sunday Service in October where
we heard about the ongoing needs and work in ihat region. We committed to support this work prayerfully and f￿anCIallY.
At the end of the year the total given througb our Midweek weekly offering and evening services was divided among a
number of mission agencieslgroups.
In order to encourage young people being involved in short. or longer term, missionary work, locally or overseas,
provision is inade to financially support them. One young p¢rson was supported in her participation on a Scripture Union
team al New Horizon in August.
Presbyteiy
The congregation was represented at the regular meetings of Presbytery by our minister and one of the elders. This
pi'ovides an important link between the congregation5 and the wider structur¢s 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 in Belfast in June.
Property
The Congregational committee continue to provide oversight for the upkeep of our church buildings, graveyord and farni
land. A new committee was elected in October.
Organisations
Sunday sehool & Bible Class - From January to June 2022 Sunday schooVBible class met each Sunday morning from
I I:00-11:45am where children were taught the word of God in four classeslone Bible class. Our annual Children's Day
services were held on Sunday 5th June - our evening service was followed by a Jubilee supper to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth 11. The Sunday SchoollBible cla55 concluded in June with a family trip to the Ai'k Faim and
Bangor. Following a summer recess, classes resumed in September 2022, when 24 children and young people enrolled
which can be broken down as follows:
Sunday school (aged 4-11)- 14 children with 4 teachers
Biblc class (aged 12-18)- 1 O young people with I teacher.
During Ihe calendar year, each child received an Easter Egg, end of session prize and Christmas gift. In December
2022, our Sunday SchooVBible class pupils enjoyed a Christmas trip to Soft Play and Bowling at the Jet Centre
Coleraine followed by food at McDonalds.
Each year Sunday School/Bible Class have a mission project where money is collected by the childi'en in Smartie tubes.
Our total contribution at 31 December 2022 in support of the work of Coram Deo Ministries was £515. Their work
involve5 translattng 'The Jesu5 Story book Bible. into Italian and Bible teaching sessions.
Youth Felloivship - Renew youth fellowship met fortnightly between September and June usually in the Cburch Hall
with approximately 10-15 yoiing people from year 8 up. We have 3 leaders who run tbe programme. Our nights Usually
start with ice breakers followed by a bible-based talk or bible study to help challenge, encourage and equip the young
people in their everyday life. Over the year we also had a trip for a BBQ and games at the beach, a BBQ and inflatables
night at the Manse Shed and a rnovie night.

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I" Tamlaght O, Ci'illy Boy's Brigade - our Boys, Brigade company is attached to the three local churches. From
January to April the boys in all sections met each Monday night. The boys in Anchor5 and Juniors enjoyed a varied
programme including bible study, games and craft. The Company section also participated in bible study. enjoyed sport
activities and learnt new skills. The BB year concluded with a 'Prizes and Pudding5' parents evening on Monday 4
April. Following a summer recess, BB meetings resumed in September for all three sections with a programme as outlined
above. On 9 October l $1 Tamlaght O'crilly Boys, Brigade enrolled 4 Anchor boy5. 7 Junior boys and 10 Company
section boys.
Tam laght O'crilly Rainbows, Brownies & Guides - All girls in Rainbows, Brownies and Guides paiticipated and
engaged in different activities each week, such as. craft, sport, games, cookery and scripture related activities. The guid¢s
painted rocks for the platinum jubilee of Queen Elizabeth Il and these were displayed for ihe community in both Tanilaght
O'crilly and Innisi'ush. On the 9th May, all units came together for a 'Motlier and Daughter Tea Evening, to conclude
the guiding yeai.. During this, the unit leaders recapped the years events and activitie5. After the suininer holidays,
Rainbows, Brownies and Guide5 resumed their programme in September. On 9th October, Tamlaght O'crilly Gil'l Guides
enrolled 6 Rainbows, 10 Brownies and 13 Guides.
Holiday Bible Club - this involved a week of outreach from 8th to 12th August ID th¢ 'Big tent. in the manse field, Thi5
was proceeded by a Worship service in the tent on the evening of Sunday 7th August. From Monday to Friday nightly
meetings wei'e held for Primary school age children following the theine Under Construction- looking at God's salvatioii
plan from creation to Jesus, death and resurrection. This meeting was followed ¢ach ¢v¢ning by 'Summer Youth, froin
8.30pm for those of secondary school age+. This event comprised of special activities -including BOMB (Believers on
mountain bikes), Fun with drums and also had food, pratse and an epilogue each night. On the friday evening a family
night/barbeque was enjoyed by children and parentslfriends. In total, across both age groups. 149 children/young people
enrolled during the week. Our week of outreach concluded with a Holiday Bible Club Family service in church on Sunday
141b August.
Prcsbytcrian Women - Women connected to the congregation met each month from January to April and September to
December. PW provided a varied programme tied into the theme for the year, side by side. The ladies enjoyed times of
fellowship together and were given the opportunity to hear about, and support, local and global mission. Our program
consisted of.. Sid¢ by Side with the Kellys, working with One Misslon Society in Mozambique- Gift night heal'ing from
PW members. Praise and Pudding Evening. Julie Philpot sharing about Jessica's journey. Christmas dinner at the
Impei'ial, Garvagh. and a Christmas themed evening with Julie-Anne Richmond. Some ladies attended li'ish Women's
Convention. The PW Service in September welcomed Keith Preston to share about the work of The International Meeting
Point in Belfast. PW had up to 45 women in attendance.
Men's Fellowship- Men connected to the congregation met each month from January to April and September to
December. The varied programme and range of guest speakers provided an opportunity for friendship and fellowship.
The men enjoyed th¢ir annual dinner in February at TBF Thompson Ministries Garvagh with Alan Simpson sharing on
how God is using him in the prison service. A Joint games night in Drimbolg RP Church Hall proved fun but
competitive as Derek Livingston from Ambassadors football shared. The visit to Turtle's farm outside Ahoghill gave an
insight into the challenges facing a large modern dairy fami. Victor shared aspects of his Christian faith throughout the
tour. The Clay Pigeon shooting at Thatch Gun Club in Broughshane was well attended and the epilogue by George
Gi'aham was well received. The men were thankful to Flutchinson Engineering for opening up their premises for a
guided lour of their facilities and processes. We were joined by a number of men froin other congregations with our
minister giving an epilogue at this. In November the men focused on remembrance as Former RUC officer Jarvis
Traynor shared his testimony of life through the troubles. Average attendance at each event was 20 meT].
Friendship group - This group met monthly from January to May and from September to December. They enjoyed a
vai'led programme of speakers and activities which always ended with chat over a cup of tea. The Rev John Martin
shared in song and talked about hls life in ministry. Rev. lan Mcclean shared about the work of MERF (Middle East
Refornied Fellowship) which was new to most. Rev. Roland Watt from Killymurris shared in song and spoke of the
Lord as sh¢pherd drawing on his own farniing experience. Jill Holmes from Trinity House in Garvagh helpfully gave an
overview of her work in Ihe care home and a recent overseas trip. Sam Cowan introduced the group to the work of the
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of Bushfire Ministrtes. The group also enjoyed lunch at the Lodge ColerdTne and a Christmas afternoon tea at the
Manse, at wliich Ronnie McKee from TBF Thompson Ministries shared a Christmas message.
Walliing Group- This provided an opportunity for Tnelnbers of the congregation to meet monthly on a Sunday
aftei'noon for a casual watk. This provided an opportunity for conversalion and deepening of friendships. On average 15
people attended. Some of the locations include: Garvagh Forest, Maine Riverside Walk, Ponglenone forest. Castlerock
beach and Porlballinlrae Board walk.
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 othcr church aclivities.
Public Benefit Statement
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland meets the public benefit requirement by providing benefit to ils members and the
gen¢ral public by making known th¢ Christian Gospel of the Lord J¢sus Christ througli the advaiicement of religion.
The dii'ect benefils 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 opporluniti¢s for response to Bible
teaching. In turn, this framework leads to practical expressions of Christian beliefs and standards in the local coinmunity
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 noti¢¢boards* printed malerial, press advertisement, websites, and social
media or in otlier ways.
The benefits are demonstrated through regular evaluation of the servirxs and informal and ad-hoc feedback from
members, their families, and members of the public.
The purpose does not lead to harni. The only private benefit flowing from our purpose is related to Ministers, Missionaries,
Deaconesses, ITlSh 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 pU￿OSe are members. their families, other individuals Ihat 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
wlth and support for both Christian and other secular organisations, charities and individual members of the public.
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Financial Revieiv
The congregation's main source of income is members, Contributions through the Weekly Freewill Offering. There were
91 contributors during the year (2021: 91) donating a total of £60,959 (2021.. £54,093 - being £47,348 Weekly Freewill
Offering and £6,745 stipend).
Total Income of the congregation during the year was £115.590 compared to £96,891 in the previous year.
Total expenditure increased to £95.999 from £87,835.
Statement ofTrustee Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the fmancial slatemenls of the congregation in accordance
with applicable law and gen¢rally accepted accounting practice.
As ihe congiegations total income does not exceed £250,000, the TNstees have elected under Section 64(3) of the
Chai'ities Act (Northern Ireland) 208 to prepare a receipts and payment account and a statement of assets and liabilities.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records thal are suffjcient to show and explain the
congi'egation's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy al any time ils financial position. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the congregalion and hence for taking reasonabl¢ steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on 23 March 2023 and signed on its behalf by
Name: Rev Richard Morrison
Name: Christopher Rowe
Date:
211031z
Date:
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INDEI PENDENT EXAMINIRS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHURCHTOWN
CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
I report on the accounts of Churcbtown congregation for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages
Ioto 15.
Respective responsibilities of cliarity trustees and eiaminer
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparalion of the accounts in accordance with ih¢ Charities Act
(Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my I'esponsibility to:
examine the accounts under seclion 65 of the Charities Act
follow ihe procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65{9)(b) of
the Charities Act
slate whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charitie5 Act and my examination was carried
oul in a¢coi'dance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section
65(9)(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 records. It a150 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 record5 were not kept in accordance with sectlon 63 of the Charlties 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 Act
4. That there is further inforniation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have Completed my examtnation and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l ) to (4) listed above and, in connection
with following the Directions of the Charity Commissioll for Northerll Ireland. I have found no matters that J'equire
drawing to your attention.
lan Joh￿stOn {A.F.A.)
Stevenson and Wilson
22-30 Broadway Avenue
Chartered Accountants
Ballymena
Date..
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY (RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS)
si-
FOR THE YEAR EDIYED 31 DECEMBEI R 2022
Note
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2022
Tot81
2021
Receipts
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Grant
Investment income
other income
74,551
280
2,062
358
5,167
26,553
877
2,400
2,696
101,104
1,157
4,462
3,700
5,167
87.817
520
972
2,715
4,867
646
Total Reecipts
82,418
32,526
646
115,590
96.891
Ipieiil&
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Other expenditure
Capital expenditure
438
65,229
11,065
438
83,007
12,554
410
48,929
38,496
17,778
1,489
Total Payments
76,732
19,267
95,999
87,835
Net receipts l (payments)
Trai)sfers between funds
5,686
(8,500)
13,259
800
646
7,700
19,591
9,056
Net movement in funds
Funds brought forward
(2.814)
99.324
14,059
162.820
,346
83,181
19,591
345,325
9,056
336,269
Funds carried forward
io
96,510
176,879
91,527
364,916
345,325
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STATEMENT OF ASSKTS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2022
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrieled
Funds
Endowment
Fuiids
Total
Funds
2022
Total Fund5
2021
Funds Reconeiliation
Bank, cash and invesltnents at start of year
Net movement in funds
99,324
(2.814)
162,820
14,059
83,181
8,346
345,325
19,591
336,269
9,056
Ilank, cash and iftYesim¢nls al cnd ofyear
96.510
176,879
91,527
364,916
345.325
Bank, Cash aiid Investment Balances
Progi'cssive savings accounts
Bank CUiTent accounts
91,527
273,389
83.181
262,144
364,916
345,325
Other Assets
Fixed Assets - Note 9
Church building and contents
Church hall buildings and contents
Building of manse
Building of open fronted shelter
Land
Gift Aid receivable on donations
Investments
1,031,249
127,293
365,444
6,464
41,704
12,000
40,731
1,031.249
127,293
365,444
6,464
41,704
12,000
56,699
1,624,885
1,640,853
Liabilities
3,271
Nil
Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on 23, March 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
Rev Richard Morrison
Mr Christopher Rowe
Clerk of Session
Minister
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 31SI' DECEMBER 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMF.NTS
As the total income of the congregation is less than £250,000 the congregation have elected in accordance wilh the provisions in
The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 to prepare ils accounts oil a receipts and payinents
basis.
FUND ACCOUNTING
ndowment funds are funds, the capital of which must be retained either permanently or at the congregation's discretion. the
income dei'ived from the endowment is to be used either as restricted or unrestricied 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 Testricted purposes intended by the
donor and (b) revenue donalions or grants for a specific congregational activity intended by the donor. Where these funds have
unspenl balances, interest on their pooled investment is apportioned to the individual funds on an average balance basi5.
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 fulure.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
unds
Endoivment
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Recorded giving:
Loose collections
Donations and gifts
Gift Aid
3,727
62,267
8,557
3,727
86.243
11.134
774
74,913
12,130
23,976
2,577
74,551
26,553
101,104
87,817
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endoivment
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Charitable activities - other
Charitable activities - publication
280
500
780
377
520
377
280
877
1,157
520
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Elldoiyvnent
Fuiids
Total
2022
Total
2021
Deposit interest
358
2,696
646
3,700
2,715
358
2,696
646
3,700
2,715
OTHER INCOME
Unreslrieted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Conacre income
Donation toward pulptt supply
Presbyterian Church in Ireland
5.077
75
15
5,077
75
15
4,867
5,167
5,167
4,867
RAISING FUNDS
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
FWO envelopes
438
438
410
438
438
410
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IYOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unr¢s¢ricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endoivment
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Ministry and support staff costs
Presbytery fees
Genei'al assessment
Events and catering expenses
Stationery and teaching materials
Publications
Donations to missions and charities
Congregation running cost5
49,185
295
6,460
2.108
2,113
48
3.348
1.672
49.185
295
8,030
3,951
2,535
425
15,040
3,546
25,425
363
7,483
1,105
1,806
1,570
1,843
422
377
1,692
1,874
10,54l
2,206
65,229
17,778
83.007
48,929
OTHER EXPENDITURE
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Governance cosls
Repairs and maintenance
Utilities
Liv¢ slreaming equipment
2,977
1,486
6,602
216
973
300
3,193
2,459
6,902
3,561
21,628
6,172
7,135
11,065
1,489
12,554
38,496
FIXED ASSETS and CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
The congregation owns the Church building, Churcb hall and Church manse situated at Tamlaght Rd, Maghera BT46 5XW and
the associated fixtures, fittings and equipment. These have an insurance value of £1,530,450 at the 3 1st December 2017.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (eont'd)
10. FUND BALANCES
Fund
Balance at
start
R¢¢eipts
Payment
Surplus I
(d¢fi¢it)
Transfer
Balaiice at
end
Unrestricted Fujids
Number l account
Number 3 account
69.038
30,286
77,561
4,857
76.321
411
1,240
4,446
(8,500)
61,778
34,732
99,324
82,418
76,732
5,686
(8,500)
96,510
Restricted Funds
Number l account
Number 2 account
Youth fellowship
Men's fellowship
Friendship group
Sabbath school
pw
Boys Brigade
98
139.414
1,129
681
1.093
16,896
2,344
,165
9,115
14,763
9,115
973
325
543
350
2.228
3,260
2,473
98
I53,204
805
553
1,070
16,430
2,278
2,441
13,790
(324)
(128)
(23)
(966)
(66)
976
415
327
1,262
3,194
3,449
500
300
162,820
32,526
19,267
13 259
800
176,879
Endowment Funds
Progressive I
Progressive 2
Progressive 3
Progressive 4
41,922
38,145
3,114
314
309
23
314
309
23
42,236
38,454
3,137
7,700
7,700
83,181
646
646
7,700
91,527
To¢81
345,325
115,590
95,999
19,591
364,916
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