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SESKINORE 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 {NIC105400)

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SESKINORE CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN 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 at that date.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE D￿AlL5
Seskinore Congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
78 Letfern Road, Seskinore, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT78 IUQ
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland {NIC105400)
CHARITY TRUSTEES
The charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were:
Mr David Bates
Mr Norman Morrison
Miss Amanda Dunlop
Rev Robert Orr
Mrs Barbara Giles
Mr James Patterson
Mr Fred Giles
Miss Jean Patterson
Mrs Joy Mccracken lappolnted 22 May 2022}
Mrs Shirley Riddell (appointed 22 May 20221
Mr Johnnie Mitchell
Mr Robert Riddell (appointed 22 May 20221
PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS
Minister:
Clerk of Session:
Treasurer:
Rev Robert Orr
Mr James Patterson
Mr Norman Morrison
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Lisa Hamilton
Lisdoo Road, Clady, Strabane, Co Tyrone, BT82 9RQ
BANKERS
Danske Bank
5 - 7 Market Street, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT78 IBN
SOLICITORS
Mcconnell & Fyffe
The Old Rectory, 21 Church Street, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT78 IDG

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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 witness 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 property 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 meetings, 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 at least twlce in each year or as appropriate.
To be chosen for the office of the eldership in the congregation a person must be a voting member and
a regular attendant at its ordinances. The selection of those proposed to be called to the office can be
either by the congregation or by the Kirk Session. Members are elected if they obtain two-thirds of
those who vote.
Presbytery
Under the Presbyterian Church in Ireland form of governance the corporate oversight of a congregation
is the responsibility of a Presbytery which superintends generally the spiritual and temporal affairs of
the congregations assigned to it by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
Seskinore Congregation of the Presbyterian Church has been assigned to the Omagh 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, ministers who have retired from
active duty and an elder appointed by the Kirk Session of the congregation.
The General Assemblv
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 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 ministers and a
representative 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.
Seskinore 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 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 playtheir part in fulfilling God's mission to our world.
The congregation's mission statement:
We seek to declare God's love:
by enthusiastic and relevant worship services;
by providing appropriate resources and opportunities for spiritual growth for all age groups.
We seek to demonstrate God's love:
by practical care and concern for every member:
by involvement and co-operation with other congregations and in the community;
by support and involvement in mission and relief agencies at home and overseas.
The mission statement establishes the ways in which we try to work out and fulfil our purpose:
Worship services - Our aim is to make Sunday worship enjoyable, enthusiastic and relevant for all
who come along;
Resources and opportunities- Recognising that any congregation is made up of different age groups
and interest groups we endeavour to provide a range of activities and opportunities that will allow
every member to come to know Jesus and subsequently grow in their faith.
Care and concern - Along with visitation from church leaders we seek to encourage members to be
concerned and to care for one another;
Co-operation - We enjoy good relations with neighbouring congregations and seek to develop these
links as well as playing a part in the local community e.g. in our practical support of the local school;
Support of mission and relief agencies- We seek to support, in prayer and financially, agencies such
as Tearfund, Christian Aid as well as local charities and Belfast Bible College students, scheme and
grants to youth members involved in summer mission work.
AcfiviTIES AND OBJECTIVES
The congregation meets for worship every Sunday and visitors are always welcome to join. The
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper is observed on several occasions during the year and all those who have
been baptised and who have made a profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ are admitted to the
Lord's Supper. The congregation holds regular bible study meetings and has a wide range of
organisations.

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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Worship and prayer
The congregation normally meets for worship each Sunday at 12 noon. During the week the Bible Study
provides 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 during the year we acknowledged God's gift of new life at I Sacrament of
Baptism, we conducted I marriage service and gave thanks for faithful services and sought to comfort
those who had been bereaved durin8 the year.
At 31 December 2022 there were 237 communicant members and 116 families connected with the
congregation. The average weekly attendance at morning worship is 70.
Pastoral care
Members of the congregation who are unable to attend church due to sickness or age are visited on a
regular basis by the minister, elders or by the congregation's pastoral care visitor.
Mission and outreach
Seskinore Presbyterian Church congregation has set out its aims as a Christian place of worship through
its congregational mission statement. This statement declares the congregation's intent to declare God's
love, to provide a place of worship where relevant worship of God can take place and provide the
opportunities, resources and role models to disciple all who wish to follow the teaching of God as set
out by the Bible. As a result of our deep held beliefs we also seek to demonstrate God's love through
practical help and concern for all those in our community irrespective of whether they are a member of
the church or not or believe in God or not. This care and concern for others is demonstrated further
through our support for mission and relief agencies both at home and overseas.
Being a small congregation, we seek to use our resources wisely and to best effect. Primarily, we fulfil
our aims through Sunday worship which includes facilities for a Crèche, Sunday School and Young
People Discipleship Classes. Discipleship training and support is then augmented by our organisations
which provide both a spiritual and social experience. These include Presbyterian Women, Midweek Bible
Study, Home Group Bible Study, Bowling Club and Girls, Brigade as well as Christian outreach events.
Whilst acknowledging we are a small congregation; we recognise that we play a big part in the
community of Seskinore and we take our responsibilities towards the community seriously. We engage
with the community through organised coffee mornings - providing a place to drop in and chat
irrespective of background or faith. Through these we seek to raise awareness of such things as cancer
support by supporting agencies working in our community as well as spiritual matters. We also allow
our facilitie5, halls and car park, to be put to good use by our local primary school who uses the halls for
concerts, cross-community school events and school social events. Sadlyi there are times of trouble, but
we seek to support our community when it is needed most, through providing for example funeral teas
or pastoral care, again without regard to background.

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During the year the congregation supports by making donations to various charitable organisations,
locally, nationally and world wide. The congregation's primary means of support is through 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 the financial ability of what the congregation could do on its own.
Presbytery
The congregation was represented at the regular meetings of Presbytery by our minister and one of the
elders. This provides an important link between the congregations and the wider structures of the
church.
General 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, Belfast.
Property
There were no major repairs or refurbishment projects carried out during the year.
Organisations
Crèche
Crèche provides care for young children aged O- 4 years old during the church service.
Promiseland
Promiseland meets most Sundays for 45 minutes during the church service and is for children aged 4
to 12 years old.
Breakfast with God
Breakfast with God is the name of the Senior Bible Study Class in our Sunday School and is for
teenagers aged 12 to 16 years old.
-pw
Seskinore and Edenderry PW meet on the second Monday of the month from September to April.
Ladies Fellowship Group
This group whose main purpose is to make and encourage disciples amongst our young women in the
congregation meets on a regular basis.
Praise Group
Seskinore Praise Group who meet fortnightly to practice and learn new pieces of praise to help lead
our worship.
Girls, Brigade
Seskinore Girls, Brigade meets each Thursday evening from September to March with an attendance
of approximately 40 girls. The girls range from 3 to 21 years old with four settions within the
company; Explorers, Juniors, Seniors and Brigadiers and is open to girls throughout the community.

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Bowling Club
Seskinore Bowling Club meets weekly on Tuesday night from September to April.
- Mug and Bean
Mug and Bean meets the last Wednesday of every month from September to June for coffee. This is
an opportunity for the wider community to meet and socialise. There are approximately 60170 people
aged from 60 years to 95 years attend.
Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is a baby and toddler group which meets each Thursday morning during term time.
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.
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, thi5 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 thelr 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 notice boards, printed
material, press advertisement, websites, and social media or in other ways.
The benefits are demonstrated through regular evaluation of the services and informal and ad-hoc
feedback from members, their families, and members of the public.
The purpose does not lead to harm. The only private benefit flowing from our purpose is related to
Ministers, Missionaries, Deaconesses, Irish Mission workers and Lay Agents who receive benefits as a
result of their holding office or employment. However, this is incidental and necessary in order to
further our charitable 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 Commission's Public Benefit requirement statutory
guidance.

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd)
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill
Offering. There were 89 contributing families during the year (2021: 89} donating a total of £41,939
(2021: £36,927>.
Total income of the congregation during the year was £88,437 compared to £79,934 in the previous
year.
Total expenditure increased from £76,755 to £83,098,
The main reason for the change in income and expenditure is that Church life and activities resumed
during the year as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic decreased.
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 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 Payments 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 for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on 27 March 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
Rev Robert Orr
MrJame5 Patterson
Date:
Date:
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF SESKINORE CONGREGATION OF THE
PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
report on the Financial Statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022, which
comprise the Statement of Financial Activities (Receipts and Payments Account), Statement of Assets
and Liabilities and the related notes.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
Section 64{3) of 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 for
Northern Ireland under section 6519)(b} of the Charities Act; and
to state 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 Charities Act and my
examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
for Northern Ireland under section 65{9}{b> of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of
the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those
records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the account5 and seeking
explanations from the Trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
That accounting records were not kept in accordance wlth section 63 of the Charities Act;
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records;
That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act.
That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns In respect of the matters11) 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.
L,
Name: Lisa Hamilton
Relevant professional qualification: ACA
Address: Lisdoo Road. Clady, Strabane. Co Tyrone, BT82 9RQ
Date:
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY (Receipts and Payments Account)
For the year ended 31 December 2022
Note
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrirted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2022
Totsl
2021
Receipts
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investment Income
Other
49,862
28,758
4,864
1,032
2,839
78,620
4,864
1,032
3,456
465
73,757
2,859
158
3,029
131
617
465
Total receipts
50,944
37,493
88,437
79,934
Payments
Raising funds
Charita ble activities
Other
(5321
140,0961
(7,3881
{4CMJ}
118,397}
{16,2851
(932)
{58,4931
(23,673)
{5011
144,9021
{31,3521
Total payments
{48,0161
135,0821
{83,098)
{76,7551
Net receipts/ (payments)
Transfers between funds
2,928
(1,296)
2,411
1,296
5,339
3,179
Net movement in funds
Funds brought forward
1,632
73,164
3,707
50,605
5,339
123,769
3,179
120,590
Funds carried forward
12
74,796
54,312
129,108
123,769
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
As at 31 December 2022
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment Total Funds Total Funds
Funds
2022
2021
Funds Reconciliation
Bank and Cash at start of year
Net movement in funds
73,164
1,632
50,605
3,707
123,769
5,339
120,590
3,179
Bank and Cash at end of year
74,796
54,312
129,108
123,769
Bank & Cash Balances
Bank Deposit Accounts
Bank Current Accounts
Cash in Hand
70,000
58,315
793
122,719
1,050
129,108
123,769
Other Assets
Fixed Assets- Note 10
Investments- Note 11
92,031
101,872
92,031
101,872
Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on 27 March 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
Rev Robert Orr
r James Patterson
Date:
2? 20&3
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
For the year ended 31 December 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Financial Statements
As the total income of the congregation is less than £250,000 the conEregation have elected in accordance with
the provisions in The Charities (Accounts and Reports Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 to prepare its accounts
on a receipts and payments basis.
Fund Accounting
Endowment funds are funds, the capital of which must be retained either permanently or at the congregation's
discretion; the income derived from the endowment is to be used either as restricted or unrestricted income
funds depending upon the purpose for which the endowment was established in the first place.
Restricted funds comprise la} income from endowments which is to be expended only on the restricted purposes
intended by the donor and {bl revenue donations or grants for a specific congregational activity intended by the
donor. Where these funds have unspent balances, interest on their pooled investment is apportioned to the
individual funds on an average balance basis.
Unrestricted funds are income funds which are to be spent on the congre8ation's general purposes. Designated
funds are general funds set aside by the congregation for use in the future.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIE5
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Recorded giving
Loose collections
Donations and gifts
Gift aid
Gifts in remembrance
41,939
380
20,845
586
2,678
3,949
700
62,784
966
2,678
11,492
700
51,805
530
2,698
11,424
7,300
7,543
49,862
28,758
78,620
73,757
CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES
Unre5trirted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Income from charitable activities
Fundraising events
Membership fees
Grants
1,294
1,320
1,236
1,014
1,294
1,320
1,236
1,014
460
2,399
4,864
4,864
2,859
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
For the year ended 31 December 2022
4. OTHER TRADING AcfiviTIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Other income
1,032
1,032
158
1,032
1,032
158
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restritted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Deposit interest
General Investment Fund
Other investment income
245
340
32
245
2,479
732
231
2,059
739
2,139
700
617
2,839
3,456
3,029
OTHER INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Other income
465
465
131
465
465
131
RAISING FUNDS
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
FWO envelopes
Fundraising events
532
532
400
501
400
532
400
932
501
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
For the year ended 31 December 2022
CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
General Assembly assessments
Presbytery fees
Ministry and support staff costs
Congre8ational running expenses
Organisational running expenses
Donations to missions and charities
Membership fees
8,465
360
19,403
11,868
8,465
360
19,403
12,667
2,853
14,055
690
8,532
351
18,678
7,386
1,629
8,321
799
2,853
14,055
690
40,096
18,397
58,493
44,902
OTHER EXPENDITURE
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Property and maintenance costs
Purchase of equipment
Replacement church porch costs
Investments
7,388
6,604
1,116
2,565
6,000
13,992
1,116
2,565
6,000
9,793
501
19,258
1,800
7,388
16,285
23,673
31,352
10. FIXED ASSETS
The congregation owns the Church premises situated at 78 Letfern Road, Seskinore, Omagh, Co Tyrone, Bf18 IUQ
and the associated fixtures, fittings, plant and machinery. These have an insurance value of £1,957,363.
11. INVESTMENTS
The congregation has the following investments. Amounts are shown at market valuation.
2022
2021
Inve5tmentS
92,031
101,872
92,031
101,872
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
For the year ended 31 December 2022
12. FUND BALANCES
Balance
at start
Surplus /
(Deficit) Transfers
Balance
at end
Fund
Receipts Payments
Unrestrirted Funds
General
73,164
50,944
(48,0161
2,928
11,296}
74,796
73,164
50,944
148,016)
2,928
{1,2961
74,796
Restricted Funds
Property
Mission and charity
Other
Organisational
35,784
20,631
11,017
700
5,145
{10,3681
{12,3131
(6,0001
(6,4011
10,263
{1,2961
(5,300)
(1,256)
740
1,296
(2001
(5401
46,787
5,500
9,321
7,525
50,605
37,493
(35,082)
2,411
1,296
54,312
Endowment Funds
Endowment
Total
123,769
88,437
183,098)
5,339
129,108
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