an BALLEE CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statement for thè year ended 31 December 2025 including a Statement of A55ets and Liabilitie5 as at that date. REFERENCE AND ADMINlSfRATtVE DEfAILS Ballee Congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland Old Antrim Road Ballymena BT42 2HG Registered Charity in Northern Ireland INIC 1053841 IARtrY TRUSTEES The Charity Trustee5 who served during the year or who were trustees at the (Jate of this report were- Rev. Philip Mccullough (Resigned September 20251 Mr. James lamont Mr. Roy Pennv Rev Richard Mtrrrison (Appointed September 20251 Mr. John Quig Mr. Alexander Rankin Mr. Jame5 Warwic PRINaPAL OFFICE BEARERS Minister aerk of Session Treasyrer (Vacant} Mr John Quigley Miss Heather Fleck INDEPENDEMf EXAMINER Mr john Finnegan Potter Finnegan Limited Untt 27-28 The Courtyard Busine55 Park 190 Galgorm Road Ballymena BT42 IHL BANKERS Danske Bank 1-2 Broadway Ballymena BT43 7PE
an BALLEE CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IREiAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT IconVd} STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMEP The Klrk Se5$1on The charity trustees of the COng3t10n are the members of tts 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 congregatlon and of person5 not connected with any congregation who are wtthin rts bounds. It ensures pastoral care 15 in place in the conBregation and seek5to further the contribution of thechurch to Christian witness and seNlce In the local communtty. The Kirk Sessions has dèlegated to tts Congregational Committee the temporal affairs of the congregation induding administering all fundsand property belongingto 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 entttled to propose, speak and exercise equal votes at meeting5. except that the Moderator, the Ministers in actlve duty in the congre8ation, has no deliberate but only a casting vote. Staled meetings of the Kirk session are held five times each year. To be chosen for the office ofthe eldership in the congregètion a person must be a voting member and a regular attendant on lis 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 rfthey obtain tWO-third5 of those who vote. Presbytery Under the Presbyterian Church in Ireland form of governan the corporate oversight of a congregation Is the responsibiltty of a Prèsbytery which superintend5 generally the spiritual and temporal affair5 of the Qn8re8ations assigned to it by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Churth in Ireland. Ballee congregation of the Presbyterian Church has been assiBned to the Ballymena Presby(ery of the Pre5berIan Churth in Ireland. The membership of the Presbytery Consists fflainly of the actNe ministers of congregations a55igned to it by the General Assembly. minsters who have retired from artNe duty and an elder appointed by the KirkSe5sion of the congregation. The General Assembly The General Assembly isthe5upreme court of the Church. representing in one body the wholechurch and acting as its supreme leglslative, administration and judicial authority. in dealing wtih all matters brought before it. The General Assèmbly is normally constituted during the first weèk in June for worship and to conduct its business. At the end of busine55, It is dissolved. The membership of the General Assembly consists malnly of the active ministers of each ¢ongre8ation. retireil minsters and a representative elder appointed by the Kirk Session of each tongregation. DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE The charitable purpose of the congregation 15 the advancement of relTgion. Ballee congregation of the Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The Presbyterian Church In IrÈland. as a Refomed Church within the wider body of Chrirt is grounded in the Scripture5 and exists to love and honour God through fatth 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.
an BALLEE CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Iconvdl The congregation's vision is: to see our church, grow spiritual to love, Serve and encourage one another 50 that we grow together in Christian fellowship to educate both young and old in the Christian faith to give practical and prayerful support to mission to share the gospel to all to Serve God in any way we can to welcome newcomers warrnly rnto our midst AcnvmES AND OBJEcllvES The congregation meets for worship every Sunday and wsitors are wekome to join. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper is observed on several occasions during the year and all those who have been baptised and who have made a profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ 3re admitted to the Lord's Supper. The congregation hold5 regular bible stuity I prayer meetings and has a range of organisations induding Ladies Fellowship Wednesday Afternoon Fellowship Girls Brigade ACHIEVEMEpifsA14D PERFORMANCE Worship and prayer The congregation norrnally meets for worship each Sunday at 11-.30am. The mid- week meetings. Thursday at 10:(Klam & 7:00pm. provides an opportunty for members to meet together for fellowship, to study the scriptures and for a time of prayer. At 31 December 2025 there were 78comrnunicant members aTrJ 110 families connected with ihe congregations. The average week attendance at morning worship is 60. Care & Share (Pastoral care) Members of the congregation who are unable to attend church due to si(kness or age are vlsited regularly by the vacancy convenor. elders andlor by one of our Care & Share group. Care & Share is a pastoral support service offered by members of the congregation. Everyone invofved is a volunteer who is willing to help individuals at a time when they need a little extra help and support. Care & Share aim to help in whatever way they can in whatever circumstsnces they can. Work done by Care & Share indudes. Arranging transport to thurth Dropping in for a chat when an individual needs someone to tslk to Being a friend when a frierKI is needed Organi5ing prayer when an individual needs someone to pray for orwith them. Mlssion and outr&Kh The congregatlon of Ballee actively supports. both prayerfully and finanaally, the work of evangelistic outreath or mission. Durlng 2025 the congregatlon finanaally supported a number of 8roupsfindividuals in¢ludrng 'Operation Chylstma5 Child. and Tearfund.
an BALLEE CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHIIRCH IN IRELAPID TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT{conVdl At a local level the congwation seeks to reach out to and to be involved in the lives of the wider community. We seek to do this by encouraging every member of the congregation to live out their lives in obedience to Christ as they interact with people on a daily basis. When opportunity presents. we workcloselywith Ballee CommunityAssociation as a wayof promoting ourwork with the wider community. The ¢ongregatson supports the United Appeal for Mission which is a ntral fund of the Presbyierian Church In Ireland. Thls fund enables tongregations to SUPPOrt the wider mission of the denomination and to do mission and outreach on a denomlnational basis beyond what the congregation Could do on its own. The United Appeal Fund provides financial 5UPPOrt for mission personnel at home and oversea5, a55ists o)n8regations with the deployment of localty based staff, enables church plantin& provides grant support for the upkeep of church premises, assist with the running costs of Union Theological College. the Church's training college for ministry students, and financially supports congregation in the areas of worship. discipleship. global mission, outreach. leadership and pastoral care. The congregation also contributes to speaal appeab made by our denomination. PresbYry The cor)gregation was represented at the regular meetings of Presbytery by one of the elders. This provides an important link between the congregation5 and the wider strurtures of the churth. General Assemblv One of the elders attendèd the meeting of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Churth in Ireland held in Assembly Buildings. Belfast. in June. Propèrty Our property remains in a good State of repair. Organlsations At the time of writing our Congregation remains vacant. however. during 2025 Èood progre55 ha5 been made as we work towards appointing a new minlster. Durin8 earty 2025 discussions took place with the congregation of Ballykeel, who were also vacant and found themselves unable to appoint a minister of their own. In September 2025 the'unkage Commission,, la committee of Cèntral PCII. approved the linkage of our congregation with the congregation of Ballykeel. At the same meeting the new linked congregations were given leave to Call a minister. Since September we have been working through the process of appointing a new minister, and we hope. God willin& to make an appointment in May 2026. As a linked congregation we share a minister and the costs involved. however, wè retain our unique identity. buildings and governan, with complete control of our finances. A5 a result of the linkage the Rev. Philip Mccullough is Tho longer our wanCY convenor. We thank Philip forall his help and gUidan3S we have navigated the vacancy Pro$5 thus far. The Rev. Richard Morrison has been appointed as the vacancy convenor for the linked congregations. and we are looking foNard to workin8 With him. As a congregation we continue. as best we can, to be a witness for the Lord Jesus Christ in the B3llee community. DurinÈ 2025 despite our limited resour5, we have been able to continue our ministry via Sunday mornirbg worship, prayer trmes. Girls Brigade company. Ladies Fellowship and our Wednesday Afternoon Fellowship. Glrl< 6rfde The alm of Girls, 8ri8ade is to.help gir15 to become follower5 of ihe Lord Jesus Chrtst, and through reverence, self-control and a sense of responsibility to find true enrichment in life-.
an BALLEE CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYtERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRuEE5 ANNUAL REPORT(conVdl Our Company seeks to provide gids and young ladies wwth an opportunttyto meet every Tuesday1Sept- Marchl to enloy fun and fellowship together. Ladres Fellow5hlp The Ladie5 Fellowship 15 open to all ladies overtheage of 18. It exists totell evèrywoman that they are cherished by God, by providing a varied and interestln@ programme with something for everyone. Wednesday Afternoon Fellowship This 8roup meets rnonthly and is open to members and non-members of all a8es. It provides a varièd programme of artivities and the opportuntty to enjoy fellowship and a chat over a cup of tea. Volunteers The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreaation of those who give freely of their time by serving on committees and heln£ with OTganisatioAs and other chur(h a¢tiVTtie5. PUBLIC BENEFrrSTATEMENT The Presbyterian Church in Ireland meets the public benefit requirement by providing benefit to its Member5 and the general public by making known the Christian Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ through the advancement of religion. The dirert benefits which flow from the purposes of the Church include the Èaintng of an understanding in Christian beliefs as Set out in ihe Bible and in the Churrh'5 subordinate stsndards (the We5trninster Confession of Faiih and the Shorter and Larger CatÈchismsl leading to SPiTitual and moral development and opportunities for response to Bible teaching. In tum, this framewoTk leads to practical expressions of Christian beliets and standards in the local communtty such as throuBh the care of those in need (including the sick. disabled and bereaved). Generallytheabove beneffts are delivered locally byconEreg3tions and thelr members, or arefacrlitated through presbyteries or are organised and del¢vered centrally. Local delivery is facilitated by central resources in almost all c2se5. Public accèss is made known through the use of noticeboards, printed material, press advertisement, websites, and social media or in other w. The benefits are demonstrate(I 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 beneftt flowing from our purpose is related to Ministers, Missionaries, Deaconesses, Irish Mission workers and LayAgents who receive benefrt5 as a result of their holdlng office or employment. However. this Is inadental and necessary in orderto further ourcharitable purpose. There are no other private benefits. The beneficiaries of this purpose are members, their families, other individuals that the Presbyterian Churth In Ireland 15 in dlrect 8nd indirect contact with, the community in which pastoral seMce5 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 organisatlons, charities and indwidual members of the publiL The Trustees have taken regard of the Charity Commissrons Public benefit requirement ststutory guidance.
an BALLEE CONGREGATTON OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT l¢onVdl FINANaAL REVIEW The congregation's main source of income is members. contributions through the Weekly Freewill Offerlng. There were 89 contributOf5 during the year12024= 901 donatirE a total of £32.80112024.' £34,168). Total Income of the congregation during the yearwas £49,062 compared to £54,023 in the previou5 year. Total expenditure increased from £ 38,462 in 2024 to £39,926 in 2025. srATEMENT OF TRU5fEE RESPON51BILmES The Trustees are responsible for preparin8 the annual report and the financial statements of the con8reEation in accordance with applicable law and generalty accepted accounting practice. As the congregation's totsl income does not exceed £250.000. the Trustees have elected under Section 64131 of the Charities Act INorthern Ireland) 2018 to prepare a receipts and payment account and a statement of assets The Trustees are responsible for keeping adeqvate actounting records that are sufficient to show ènd explain the congregation's transactlons and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time its ffinancial position. Thev are also responsible for 53fe8uarding the assets of the corwdregation and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the rk Se55ion at a meeting on 13 May 2026 and signed on its behalf bv Oi Mr. John Quigley Mr. James Lamont Trustee Trustee