SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN
IRELAND
Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland INIC105538)

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December
2023 including a Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at that date.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Sixmilecross congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
17 Meetinghouse Road
Sixmilecross
Omagh
BT79 9NQ
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland INIC105538)
CHARITY TRUSTEES
The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were
Rev Robert McFaul
Mr Alan Gibson
Mrjohn Anderson
Mr David Beacom
Mr Gareth Clarke
Mr William Hetherington
Mr William Kerr (until his death on 3 March 20231
Mr Robert Kidd
rd
PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS
Minister
Clerk of Session
Treasurer
Rev Robert McFaul
Mr Alan Gib50n
Mrs Heather Anderson

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Hamill Mcllwaine Chartered Accountants
28-30 Old Mountfield Road
Omagh
Co. Tyrone
BT79 7BJ
BANKERS
Danske Bank
5-7 Market Street
Omagh
Co Tyrone
BT78 IBN
SOLICITORS
Mcconnell and Fyffe
21 Church Street
Omagh
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 person5 not connected with any congregation who are within its bounds. It ensures
pastoral care 15 in place in the congregation and seeks to furtherthe 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 congregations. 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 5e55ion 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 it5 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,
Presbyterv
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
Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The membership of the Presbytery consists mainly of the active
minister5 of congregation5 assigned to it by the General Assembly, minsters who have retired from
active duty and an elder appointed by the Kirk session of the congregation.

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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 authority, in dealing with all matters
brought before it. The General Assembly is normally constituted during the first week in June for
worship and to conduct its business. At the end of business It is dissolved. The membership of the
General Assembly consists mainly of the active ministers of each congregation, retired minsters and a
representative elder appointed by the Kirk Session of each congregation.
DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE
The charitable purpose of the congregation is the advancement of religion.
Sixmilecross 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 the members to play their part in fulfilling God's mission to our world.
The congregation's mission purposes are, bythe grace of God, to help people of all ages become fully
devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Our vision is, by the grace of God, to be an inclusive, welcoming
community of Christ's people of all ages, which.,
is increasingly characterised by love for God, and love and concern for others,.
is committed to the historic Christian 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 family of God's people by being;
A covenant community.. where our relationships are rooted in the promises of God by living faithfullv
toward him and toward one another
An intergenerational community: where adults intentionally take the lead to engage with, encourage
and nurture younger members to maturity in Christ.

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-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 understand the Bible teaches on key matters of Christian faith and
practice.
ACTIVITIES AND OBJECTIVES
The congregation meets for worship every Sunday and vi51tors are welcome to visit. The Sacrament of
the Lord's Supper is observed 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
Sunday School
Campaigners
Youth Fellowship
Presbyterian Women's Group
Badminton Club
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Worship and prayer
The congregation meets for worship each Sunday at 10:30am. During the week from October to April
the Bible Study provide5 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 life with the Sacrament of Baptism and during
the year I baby was baptised. One marriage service was conducted. Sadly members passed away and
we gave thanks for their faithful service and sought to comfort those who had been bereaved during the
year.
At 31 December 2023 there were 170 communicant members and 96 familie5 connected with the
congregation. The average week attendance at morning worship is 50.
Pastoral care
Members of the congregation who are unable to attend church due to sickness or age are visited on a
regular basis by the minister, elders or by one of the other members.

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Mission and outreach
A Holiday Bible Clun was held during July and children from the surrounding area came along.
During the year, collections and donations were given to Belfast City Mission, Faith Mission, Tearfund,
Moderators Appeal, Scripture Union Nl, RUCGC-PSNI Benevolent Fund and CEF.
The congregation supports the United Appeal for Mission which is a central fund of the Presbyterian
Church in Ireland. This fund enables congregations to support the wider mission of the denomination
and to do mission and outreach on 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 planting, 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 the denominations annual World Development Appeal, Sunday
School project and any other special appeals.
Presbytery
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 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, in June.
Property
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Organisations
Sunday School takes place on Sunday mornings during church from September to June. There are 51X
teachers in two teams which serve on a rota basis and 15 children using the Go Teach material.
Children's Church and Creche is available during most Sunday services. The Presbyterian Women's
Group meets once a month. The Badminton Club meets on Friday nights. Campaigners have a
membership of more than 40 boys and girls.
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 Jesu5 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 Ithe Westminster
Confession of Faith and the Shorter and Larger Catechisms) leading to spiritual and moral development
and opportunities for response to Bible teaching. In turn, this framework leads to practical expressions
of Christian beliefs and standards in the local community such as through the care of those in need
(including the sick, disabled and bereaved).
Generally the above benefits are delivered locally by congregations and their members, or are facilitated
th rough presbyteries or are organised and del ivered centrally. Loca I delivery is facilitated by central
resource5 in almost all cases. Public access is made known through the use of noticeboards, 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.

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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 15 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 Commissions Public benefit requirement statutory
guidance.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill
Offering. There were 83 contributing families during the year [81 in previous year, 2022] donating a total
of £34,6841£30,769 in previou5 year, 20221
Total Income of the congregation during the year was £72,422, compared to £71,604 in the previous
vear and total expenditure during the year was £70,905, compared to £52,972 in the previous year.

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE 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) 208 to prepare a receipts 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 hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on 2nd May 2024 and signed on its behalf by
Rev Robert McFaul (Minister)
Mr Alan Gibson
Date 2 May 2024
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
We report on the accounts of Sixmilecross Presbyterian Church for the year ended 31 December 2023,
which are set out on pages 12-18.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is our responsibility 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 section
6519llbl of the Charities Act
State whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charites Act and our
examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
Our 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 accounts and seeking explanations from you a5 charity trustees concerning 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 Charities Act
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charites Act
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Independent examiner's statement
We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (11 to14) listed
above and in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland,
we have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Hamill Mcllwaine
Chartered Accountants
28-30 Old Mountfield Road
Omagh, Co. Tyrone
BT79 7BJ
Date 2 May 2024
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY (Receipts and Payments Account)
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Note
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Receipts
Donations and legacie5
Charitable activities
Othertrading activities
Investment Income
Other
42,039
22,503
2,360
64,542
2,360
66,388
2,027
1,461
300
3,759
1,761
3,759
1,870
1,319
43,500
28,922
72,422
71,604
Sale of fixed assets
Loans Received
Total Receipts
43,500
28,922
72.422
71,604
Payments
Charitable activities
Other
43,760
25,675
1,470
69,435
1,470
46,804
1,220
43,760
27,145
70,905
48,024
4,948
Purchase of fixed assets
Loan Repayments
Total Payments
43,760
27,145
70,905
52,972
Net receipts / {paymentsl
Transfers between funds
(260)
(8901
1,777
890
1,517
18,632
Net movement in funds
{1,1501
2,667
1,517
18,632
Funds brought forward
80,425
78,773
159,198
140,566
Funds carried forward
11
79,275
81,440
160,715
159,198
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
As at 31 December 2023
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
2022
Funds Reconciliation
Bank and Cash at start of year
Net movement in funds
80,425
(1,1501
78,773
2,667
159,198
1,517
140,566
18,632
Bank and Cash at end of year
79,275
81,440
160,715
159,198
Bank & Cash Balance5
Bank Current Accounts
Cash
160,623
92
159,106
92
160,715
159,198
Other Assets
Fixed Assets- Note 9
Investments- Note 10
65,288
59,870
65,288
59,870
Liabilities
Loans
Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on 2 May 2024 and signed on its behalf by
Rev Robert McFaul (Minister)
Mr Alan
2nd May 2024
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
31 December 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As the total income of the congregation is less than £250,000 the congregation have elected in
accordance with the provisions in The Charities (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 it prepares its accounts and in order that these are
prepared on a strict receipts and payments basis it has eliminated from its fund balances any funds
which are not held in bank or cash balances. Any other funds which the congregation holds, in particular
investments, are disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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 Ibl revenue donation5 or grant5 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 congregation's general purposes.
Designated fund5 are general funds set aside by the congregation for use in the future.
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DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Freewill offerings
Loose collections
Donations and gifts
Gift Aid
Legacies and bequest
34,684
1,232
450
5,173
500
9,075
43,759
1,232
7,805
8,183
3,563
39,222
987
9,421
6,745
10,013
7,355
3,010
3,063
42,039
22,503
64,542
66,388
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Fees from weddings and funerals
Grants
865
1,495
865
1,495
445
1,582
2,360
2,360
2,027
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Letting of premises
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
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INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Deposit interest
General Investment Fund
Rents investment properties
199
1,262
154
96
50
353
1,358
50
322
1,498
50
1,461
300
1,761
1,870
OTHER INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Organisations income
Other income
2,273
1,486
2,273
1,486
1,319
3,759
3,759
1,319
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
General Assembly Assessments
Presbytery fees
Ministry and support staff costs
Congregational running expenses
Donations to Missions and
charities
Governance costs
3,127
299
22,788
16,396
500
3,127
299
22,919
32,304
10,136
4,709
268
13,735
17,611
9,836
131
15,908
9,636
650
650
645
43,760
25,675
69,435
46,804
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OTHER EXPENDITURE
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Organi5ational expenditure
1,470
1,470
1,220
1,470
1,470
1,220
FIXED ASSETS
The congregation owns the following assets including the Church premises situated at Meetinghouse
Road, Sixmilecross and the associated fixtures, fittings, plant and machinery, These assets have
insurance values as indicated below:
Church meeting house
Church hall
Old Manse site
Car park
'A acre field
50% share in manse
£820,328
£385,363
£60,000 (cost value as was purchased in 2016)
£10,000
£3,000
£110,376 (this is the 50°A value)
10. INVESTMENTS
The congregation has the following investments, Amounts are shown at market valuation,
2023
2022
General Investment Fund
65,288
59,870
65,288
59,870
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11. FUND BALANCES
Fund
Balance Receipts
at start
Payment Surplus / Transfer
(Def icit)
Balance
at end
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
80,425
43,500
143,7601
{2601
1890)
79,275
80,425
43,500
{43,7601
12601
{8901
79,275
Restricted Funds
Repair fund
Manse funds
Missions and
Charities fund
pw
Bowling club
Other restricted
59,493
18,378
28
13,187
3,048
8,788
13,3361
9,851
(11,0431 17,9951
19,6701
18821
69,344
10,383
36
890
782
92
2,273
11,4701
803
1,585
92
1,626
11,6261
78,773
28,922
(27,1451
1,777
890
81,440
Endowment Funds
General Investment
Fund
Tota I
159,198
72,422
170,9051
1,517
160,715
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