SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 Reglstered Charlty In Northern Ireland (NIC105538)
an SIXMILKROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRES8YfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSfEES ANNUAL REPORT The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements forthe year ended 31 December 2022 including a Statement of Assets and Liabilrties as at that date. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTrATIVE DEfAIIS Sixmilecross congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 17 Meetinghouse Road Sixmllecross Omagh 8T79 9NQ Registered Charity in Northern Ireland (NIC105538) CHARffY TRUSTEES The Charity TrneeS who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were Rev Robert McFaul Mr Alan Gibson Mr John Anderson Mr David Beacom Mr Gareth aarke Mr Williarn Hetherington Mr William Kerr Mr Robert Kidd PRINapAL OFFICE BEARERS Minister Clerk of Session Treasurer Rev Robert McFaul Mr Alan Gibson Mrs Heather Anderson
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGAnoN OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TrusrEES ANNUAL REPORT INDEPEhlDENT EXAMINER Hamill Mcllwaine Chartered Accountants 28-30 Old Mountfield Road Omagh Co. Tyrone BT79 7BJ Danske Bank 5-7 Market Street Omagh Co Tyrone BT78 IBN souaTORS Mcconnell and Fyffe 21 Church Street Omagh BT78 IDG
Presbyter an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT (¢onVd) srRucfuRE AND MANAGEMENT The KI Session The charity trustees of the congregation 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 rk 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 sep4ice in the local community. The Kirk Session ha5 delegated to its Congregational Commtttee the ternporal affairs of the congregation induding 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 congregations. All members are entitled to propose. speak and exerase equal votes at meetings. except that the Moderator, the rninister in actlve dLtty in the congregation, has no deliberatrve but only a casting vote. Stated meetings of the rk session are held four times a year. 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 OrdinanS. The selection of those proposed to be called to the office can be either by the congregation or by the rk Session. Members are elected rf 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. Sixmilecross congregation of the Presbyterian Church has been assigned to the Omagh Presbytery of the Presbyterlan Church in Ireland. The membershlp of the Presbytery consists mainly of the active mlnlsters of congregation5 ass5gned to it by the General Assembly, minsters who have retired from active duty and an elder appointed by the Kirk Session of the congregation.
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) The General Assembty The General Assembly is the supreme court of the Church, representing in one body the whole Church and arting 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 minsters and a representstive elder appointed by the Kirk Session of each congregation. DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE The charitsble purpose of the congregation is the advancement of religion. Sixmilecross congregation of the Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The Presbyterian Church in Ireland. as a Refonned Church within the wider body of Christ 15 grounded in the Scriptures. and exists to love and honour God through faith in His Son and by the power of His SpiriL and to enable her members to playtheir part in fulfilling God's mSssion to our world. The congregation's mission purposes are, by the grace of God. to help people of all ages become fully devoted followers of Jesus ChrisL Our vision is, by the grace of God. to be an inclusive, welcoming community of Chrisys people of all ages, which: is increasingly chararterised by love for God, and love and conrn for others; is committed to the historic Chrlstian gospel as revealed in the Bible; - is relevant to people of this time and place. The congregation aims to live out Its Mission and Vision as a famlly of God's people by being: - A covenant community: where our relationships are rooted In the promlses of God by living faithfully toward him and toward one another - An intergenerational communlty: where adults intentionally take the lead to engage with, encourage and nurtu younger members to maturity in Christ.
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERtAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (conVd} -An outward looking community: where we want the blessings of God that belong to us in the gospel to become blessings for others beyond the 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 understsnd the Bible teaches on key matters of Christian faith and practi. ACTivmES AND OBJEcfivES The congregation meets for worship every Sunday and visitors are welcome to visit. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper is obsepied on two 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 number of organisations including - Sundayschool - Campaigners - Youth Fellowship - Presbyterian Women's Group - Badminton aub ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Worshlp and prayer The congregation meets for worship each Sunday at 1030am. During the week from October to April the Bible Study provides an opportunity for members to meet together for fellowship. to study the scriptures and for a time of prayer. From time to time we acknowledged God's gift of new lrfe with the Sacrarnent of Baptism and during the year I baby was baptised. One marriage ser4ice was conducted. Sadly members passed away and we gave thanks for thelr faSthfvl Servi and sou8ht to comfort those who had been bereaved during the year. At 31 December 2022 there were 146 communicant members and 96 familles connected with the congregation. The average week attendance at morning worship is 60. Pastoral care Members of the congregatlon 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 other members.
Presbyter an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT (conYd} Mlssion and outreach During the year. collections and donations were given to Belfast City Mission, Faith Mission, Moderators Appeal. Scripture Union Nl. RUCGC-PSNI Benevolent Fund and CEF. The congregation supports the United Appeal for Mission whith is a central fund of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. This fund enables congregations to support the wider mission of the denomination and to do mission and outreach on a denominational basis beyond what the congregation could do on its own. The United Appeal Fund provides financial support for mission personnel at home and overseas, assists congregations with the deployment of locally based staff, enables church 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 rn110n. outreath, leadership and pastoral care. The congregation also contributes to the denominations annual World Development Appeal. Sunday School projert and any other special appeals. Pre$bery The congregation was represented at the regular meetings of Presbytery by our minister and / or one of the elders. This provides an important link between the congregations and the wider structures of the church. General Assembty The minister and one of our elders were nominated to attend the meeting of the General Assembly of the PresbY(erian Church in Ireland held In Assembly Buildings, Belfast, in June. Property The congregation continues to maintain tts bulldin85 and facilitles.
SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IREIAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (conVd} Organlsatlons Sunday School takes pla on Sunday mornings during church from Septemberto June. The are six teachers in two teams which serve on a rata basis and 15 children using the Go Teach material. Children's Church and Creche is available during most Sunday services. The Presby(erian Women's Group meets once a month. The Badminton Club meets on Friday nights. Campaigners have a membership of rn0 than 40 boys and girls. Volunteers The Trustees wlsh to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give freely of their tlme by serving on committees and helping with organiS3tions and other church activities. PUBUC BENEFIT STATEMENT The Presbyterian Church in Ireland meets the public benefrt requirement by providing benefft to its members 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 gaining of an understsnding n 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 Catschisms) leading to spiritual and moral development and opportunrtles for spOnSe to Bible teaching. In tum, this framework leads to prartieal 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 beneffts are delivered locally by congregations and their members, or are facilitated through presbyteries or are organised and delivered centrally. Local delivery is facilitated by centrdl resour in almost all cases. Public access is made known through the use of noticeboards. printed material, press advertisemenL websltes, and soaal media or in other ways. The benefrts are demonstrated through regular evaluatlon of the services and informal and ad-hoc feedback from members, their families, and rnembers of the publi
an SIXMILECROS5 CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (conyd) The purpose does not lead to hami. The only private benefit flowing from our purpose is related to Ministers, Missionaries, Deaconesses, Irish Mission workers and Lay Agents who ceIve benefrts as a result of their holding office or employment. However, this is incidentsl and necessary in order to further our charitable purpose. There are no other private benefrts. The beneficiaries of this purpose are members, their families, other individuals that the Presbyterian Church in Ireland is in direct and indirect contatt with, the community in which pastoral seNices are provided and other communities throughout Northem Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and worldwide which benefrt from our engagement with and support for both Christian and other secular organisations, charities and individual members of the publlo The Kirk Session has had regard to the Charity Commissions Public benefrt requirement statutory guidance. FINANCIAL REVIEW The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill Offering. There were 81 contributingfamilies during the year [81 in previous year, 2021] donating a total of £30,769 (£29.080 in previous year, 2021) Total Income of the congregation during the year was £71,604, compared to £55.134 in the previous year and totsl expenditure during the year was £52,972, compared to £30,638 in the previous year.
Presbyter an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT Iconvd) srATEMENT OF TRusfEE RESPONSIBIUTIES 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'5 total income does not exed £250,LU), the Trustees have elected under Section 64(3) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 208 to prepare a reipts and payment account and a statement of assets and liabilities. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the congregation's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time its financial position. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the congregation and hen for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregulartties. Approved by the 1rk Session at a meeting on 3rd May 2023 and signed on its behalf by Rev Robert McFaul (Minister) MrAlan Gi Date 161512023 10
Presbyter an INDEPENOENT EXAMINERS REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND We report on the accounts of Sixmilecross Presbyterian Church for the year ended 31 December 2022. which are set out on pages 12-18. Respertlve responslblllties of charlty trustees and examlner As the charitvs trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is our sponSibl11ty to: Examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charites Act Follow the procedures laid down in the general Direction given by the Commission under sertion 65(9}(b) of the Charities Act stste whether particular matters have come to our attention. Ba51s of independent examlnerfs report We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charites Art and our examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission Our examination induded 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 disdosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as chartty trustees ConMIng any such matters. Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to believe: l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charitie5 Act 2. That the accourrts do not accord with those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charites Act 4. Thatthere Is further information needed for a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examlnerfs statsment We have completed our examination and have no cOnm5 in respert of the matters (l} to (4) listed above and in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, we have found no matters that requlre drawlng to your attention. Hamill PAcllwaine Chartered Accountsnts 28-30 Old Mountheld Road Oma8h. Co. Tyrone Bf19 7BJ Date 3V512023 11
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND STATEMENT OF FINANaAL AcfiviTY (Receipts and Payments Account) for the year ended 31 December 2022 Note Unrestricted Restrirted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Totsl 2022 Totsl 2021 Receipts Donations and legacies Charitable attivities Other tradin8 activities Investment Income Other 38,415 27,973 2,027 66,388 2.027 50,295 2,481 1,609 261 1,319 1,870 1,319 1.638 720 40,024 31,580 71,604 55,134 Sale of fixed assets Loans Received Total Recelpts 40,024 31,580 71.604 55,134 Payments Charitable activities Other 33,578 13,226 1,220 46,804 1,220 28,100 615 33,578 2.406 14,446 2.542 48,024 4,948 28,715 1.923 Purchase of fixed assets Loan Repayments Totsl Payments 35284 16,988 52,972 30.638 Net reIpts / (payments) Transfers between funds 14.592 1,465 18,632 24,496 (1,465) Net movement in funds 2575 16,057 18,632 24.496 Funds brought forward 77R50 62,716 140,566 116.070 Funds carried forward 11 80.425 78,773 159,198 140,566 12
Presbyter an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND STATEMEKf OF ASSEfs AND UABILITIES As at 31 December 2022 Unrestrirted Restrfcted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Total Funds 2022 Total Funds 2021 Funds Reconcillation Bank and Cash at start of year Net movement in funds 77,850 2.575 62,716 16,057 140,566 18,632 116,070 24,496 Bank and Cash at end of year 80,425 78,773 159,198 140,566 Bank & Cash Balances 8ankCurrent Accounts Cash 159,106 92 140,474 92 159,198 140,566 Fixed Assets- Note 9 Investments- Note 10 59,870 65.233 59,870 65,233 Uabilltles Loans Approved by the Kirk Session at a meets.ng on 3 May 2023 and slgned on its behalf by Rev Robert McFaul (Minister) Mr Alan Gib on 16th May 2023 13
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRES8YfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE AccouKrs 31 December 2022 ACCOUNTING POUCIES BASIS OF FINANaALsfATEMENrs As the totsl income of the Conggation is less than £250,000 the congregation have elected in accordance with the provisions in The Charities (Accounts and Reports Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 to prepare its accounts on a receipts and payments basis. The congregation has reviewed the basis on which tt prepares its accounts and In orderthat these are prepared on a strict reIpts and payments basis it has eliminated from its fund balanS any funds which a not held in bank or cash balanos. Any other funds which the congregation holds. in particular investments. are disdosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. FUND AccouNllNG Endowment funds are funds, the capital of which must be retained either permanently or atthe congregation's discretion; the income derived from the endowment is to be used either as restricted or unrestritted income funds depending upon the purpose for which the endowment was established in the first place. Restricted funds comprlse (al income frorn endowments which 15 to be expended only on the restricted purposes intended by the donor and (b) revenue donations or grants for a speclfic congregational activity intended by the donor. Where these funds have unspent balances. interest on their pooled investment is apportioned to the individual fvnds on an average balance basis. Unrestrirted funds a income fvnds which are to be spent on the congregation's general purposes. Designated funds are general funds set aslde by the congregation for use in the future. 14
Presbyter an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE AccouKrs 31 December 2022 DONATIONS AND LEGAaES Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Total 2022 Total 2021 Freewill offerings Loose collections Donations and gifts GiftAtd Legacies and bequest 30,769 987 2,085 4574 8,453 39,222 987 9.421 6,745 10,013 37,219 547 4,072 6,982 1,475 7.336 2.171 10.0 38,415 27,973 66.388 50,295 CHARrrABLE ACTivmES Unrestrirted Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Total 2022 Total 2021 Fees from weddings and funerals Grants 445 1,582 445 1.582 2,481 2,027 2,027 2,481 OTHER TRADING AcfMTIES Unrestrlrted Restrirted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Total 2022 Total 2021 Letting of premises
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IREIAND NOTES TO THE AccouKfs (convd) 31 December 2022 5. INVESTMEKf INCOME Unrestricted Funds Restrirted Endowment Funds Funds Totsi 2022 Total 2021 Deposit interest General Investment Fund Rents investment properties 211 1,398 111 100 50 322 1,498 50 274 1,314 50 1,609 261 1,870 1,638 OTHER INCOME Unrestrirted Restrirted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Total 2022 Totsl 2021 Organisations income Other income 1.319 1,319 720 1.319 1,319 720 CHARITABLE AcnvmES Unrestrfrted Restrlcted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Totsi 2022 Totsi 2021 General Assembly Assessments Presbytery fees Ministry and support staff costs Congregational running expenses Donations to Missions and charities Governance costs 4,709 268 13,601 13,855 500 4,709 268 13,735 17,611 9,836 3,442 283 5,120 12,665 5,965 134 3,756 9,336 645 645 625 33,578 13,226 28,100 16
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IREIAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (convd) 31 December 2022 OTHER EXPENDrruRE Unrestricted Restrlcted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Total 2022 Total 2021 Organisational expenditure 1,220 1.220 615 1.220 1.220 615 FIXED ASSErs The congregation owns the following assets including the Church premises situated at Meetinghouse Road, Sixmilecross and the associated fixtures, ffttings, plant and machinery. These assets have Insuran values as indicated below= Church meeting house Church hall Old Manse site Car park % acre field 50% share in manse £820.328 £385.363 £60,000 (cost value as was purchased in 2016) £io.000 £110,376 (this is the 50% value) 10. INVESTMENTS The congregation has the followin8 investments. Arnounts are shown at market valuation. 2022 2021 General Investment Fund 59,870 65.233 59,870 65.233 17
Presbyter an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (¢onYd) 31 December 2022 11. FIJND BALANCES Fund Balance Recelpts at start Payment Surplus / Transfer (Deficit) Balan at end unrestrIrt Funds General Fund 77.850 40,024 (35,984) (1,465) 80.425 77,850 40.024 (35,984) 4,040 (1,465) 80.425 Restricted Funds Repair fund Manse funds Missions and Charities fund pw Bowling dub Other restritted 41.938 19,997 18,554 2,061 (999) 17.555 (3,680) (1.619) 59,493 18,378 7,930 1,319 (9,373) {1,443} {1.220) 99 1.465 28 782 92 92 1,716 11,716) 62.716 31,580 (16.988) 14.592 1,465 78.773 Endowment Funds General Investment Fund Total 140,566 71,604 (52.972) 18,632 159,198 18