an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 Registered Charity in Northern Ireland INIC105538)
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE pREsBER1AN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 including a Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at that date. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS Sixmilecr055 congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 17 Meetinghouse Road Sixmilecross Omagh BT79 9NQ Registered Charity in Northern Ireland INIC1055381 CHARITY TRUSTEES The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were Rev Robert McFaul MrAlan Gibson Mr John Anderson Mr David Beacom Mr Gareth Clarke Mr William Hetherington Mr Robert Kidd PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS Minister Clerk of Session Treasurer Rev Robert McFaul Mr Alan Gibson Mrs Heather Anderson
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IREL4ND TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Hamill Mcllwaine Chartered Accountants 28-30 Old Mounffield 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 8T78 IDG
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IREL4ND TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT l¢onYdl STRucfuREAND MANAGEMENT The Klrk session The charity trustees of the congregation are the members of it5 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 affair5 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 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 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. 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 ministers of congregations assigned to it by the General Assembly, minster5 who have retired from active duty and an elder appointed by the Kirk Session of the congregation.
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PREsBERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Iconvdl 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 15 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 attive 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. sixmilecr05s 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, by the 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 commLsnity of Chrisys people of all ages, which.. is increasingly Characterised by love for God, and love and concern for others; 15 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 faithfully 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.
Presbyter an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Iconvd) -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 prartice. ACTIVITIES AND OBJEcrtVES The congregation meets for worship every Sunday and visitors 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 hold5 regular bible study meetings and has a number of organisations including Sunday School Campaigners Youth Fellowship Presbyterian Women's Group ACHIEVEMENTSAND PERFORMANCE Worship and prayer The congregation meets for worship each Sunday at 10'.30am. During the week from Ortober 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 life with the Sacrament of Baptism and during the year 4 infants were baptised. 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 2025 there were 171 communicant members and 95 families connected with the congregation. The average week attendance at morning worship is 60. 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.
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {conVd) Mission and outreach A Holiday Bible Club 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, World Development Appeal, Scripture Union Nl, RUCGC-PSNI Benevolent Fund and CEF. The congregation supports the United Appeal for Mission which is a ntral fund of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Thi5 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 mission, outreach, leadership and pastoral care. The congregation also contributes to the denominations annual World Development Appeal. Sunday School projett and any other special appeals. The congregation follows Presbyterian Church in Ireland Safeguarding Procedures and has appointed Safeguarding Team. 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 A55embly Buildings, Belfast, in June. Property The congregation continues to maintain its buildings and facilities.
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE pREsBER1AN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (convdl Organisations Sunday School takes place on Sunday mornings during church from September to June. There are six teacher5 in tsvo teams which seNe on a rots basis and 18 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. 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 BENEFITSTATEMENT The Presbyterian Church in Ireland meet5 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 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 prattical expressions of Christian beliefs and standards in the local community such as through the care of those in need lincluding the sick, disabled and bereavedl- Generally the above benefits are delivered locally by congregations and their members, or are facilitated through presbyteries or are OaniSed and delivered centrally. Local delivery is facilitated by central resources in almost all cases. Public access is made known through the use of noticeboards, printed material, pre55 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.
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRE5BERlAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Iconvdl 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 benefieiaries 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 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 82 contributing families during the year181 in previous year, 20241 donating a totsl of £37,2371£36,667 in previous year, 20241 Total Income of the congregation during the year was £70,852, compared to £68,696 in the previous year and total expenditure during the year was £65,078. compared to £69,873 in the previous year.
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT Iconvdl STATEMETr 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{31 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 26th May 2026 and signed on its behalf by Rev Robert McFaul IMini5ter} Mr Alan Gi son Date 26th May 2026 io
an INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE pREsBER1AN CHURCH IN IRELAND We report on the accounts of Sixmilecross Presbyterian Church for the year ended 31 December 2025, 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 Irelandl 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 sertion 651911bl of the Charities Act State whether particular matters have come to our attention. Basis of independent examinerfs 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 disclosure5 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 Att 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 examinerfs statement We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters111 to141 listed above and in connettion 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 26th May 2026 li
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRE5BERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTY (Receipts and Payments Account) forthe year ended 31 December 2025 Note Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Totsl 2025 Totsl 2024 Receipts Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Investment Income Other 48,159 17,340 2,085 65,499 2,085 62,425 2,842 1,892 363 1.013 2,255 1.013 2,161 1,268 50,051 20,801 70,852 68,696 Sale of fixed assets Loans Repaid 20,000 Total Recelpts 50,051 40,801 70,852 68,696 Payments Charitable activities Other 42,608 11,506 964 54,114 964 67,761 2,112 42.608 12,470 55,078 69,873 Purchase of fixed assets Loan given 30,000 10,000 Total Payrnents 42,608 42,470 65,078 69,873 Net receipts / Ipaymentsl Transfers between funds 7,443 13251 11,6691 325 5,774 11,1771 Net movement in funds 7,118 11,3441 5,774 11,1771 Funds brought forward 80,256 79,282 159,538 160,715 Funds carried forward li 87,374 77,938 165,312 159,538 12
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYFERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND STATEMENT OF ASSEfs AND LIABiunES As at 31 December 2025 Unrestrirted Funds Restricted Funds Endowment Funds Total Funds 2025 Totsl Funds 2024 Funds Reconciliation Bank and Cash at start of year Net movement in funds 80,256 7,118 79,282 (1.3441 159.538 5,774 160,715 11,1771 Bank and Cash at end of year 87,374 77,938 165.312 159,538 Bank & Cash Balan$ Bank Current Accounts Cash 165.220 92 159.446 92 165.312 159,538 Other Assets Fixed Assets- Note 9 Investments- Note 10 Loan advanced 65,436 10,000 68,375 75,436 68,375 Liabilitie5 Loans Approved by the Klrk Session at a meeting on 2@h May 2026 and signed on it5 behalf by Rev Robert McF3uI (Minister Mr Alan Gibs 26th May 2026 13
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF ThE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 31 December 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMEWS 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 fund5 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 unrestrirted income funds depending upon the purpose for which the endowment was established in the first place. Restricted funds comprise lal income from endowments which is to be expended only on the restricted purposes intended by the donor and Ibl 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 congregation's general purposes. Designated funds are general funds set aside by the congregation for use in the future. 14
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBERlAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUWS 31 December 2025 DONATIONS AND LEGACIE5 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Fund5 Totsl 2025 Total 2024 Freewill offerings Loose collections Donations and gifts GiftAid Legacies and bequest 37.237 792 3,745 6,385 7,989 45,226 792 10,517 8,964 44,892 964 7,943 8,610 16 6,772 2,579 48,159 17,340 65,499 62,425 CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Endowment Funds Total 2025 Totsl 2024 Fees from weddings and funerals Grants 175 1,910 175 1,910 175 2.667 2.085 2,085 2,842 OTHER TRADING AcrivmES Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Total 2025 Totsl 2024 Letting of premises 15
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PRE5BERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS Iconvdl 31 December 2025 INVEMENT INCOME Unrestricted Funds Restrirted Funds Endowment Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Deposit interest General Investment Fund Rent5 investment properties 212 1,680 147 141 359 1,821 75 376 1,710 75 75 1.892 363 2,255 2,161 OTHER INCOME Unrestricted Funds Restrirted Endowment Funds Funds Totsl 2025 Total 2024 Organisations income Other income 1,013 1,013 1,268 1,013 1,013 1,268 CHARITABLE A[VITIEs Unrestricted Funds Restritted Funds Endowment Funds Totsl 2025 Total 2024 General Assembly Assessments Presbytery fees Ministry and support staff costs Congregational running expenses Donations to Missions and charities Governance costs 2,850 317 24,225 14,026 500 2,850 317 24,406 17,328 8,523 3.338 281 23,660 30,500 9,310 181 3.302 8.023 690 690 672 42,608 11,506 54.114 67,761 16
Presbyter an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE pRE5BERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Itonvd) 31 December 2025 OTHER EXPENDITURE Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Endowment Funds Total 2025 Totsl 2024 Organisational expenditure 964 964 2,112 964 964 2,112 FIXED ASSETS The congregation owns the following assets including the Church premises situated at Meetinghouse Road, Sixmilecross and the associated fixtures, ftttings, plant and machinery. These assets have insurance value5 as indicated below- Church meeting house Church hall Old Manse site Car park /1 acre field 50% share in manse £820.328 £385,363 £60,000 (cost value as was purchased in 20161 £10,000 £3,000 £110,376 Ithi5 15 the 50% value) 10. INVESTMENTS The congregation has the following investments. Amounts are shown at market valuation. 2025 2024 General Investment Fund 65,436 68,375 65,436 68,375 17
an SIXMILECROSS CONGREGATION OF THE PREs8ERlAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (conydl 31 December 2025 11. FUND BALANCES Fund Balance at start Receipts Payment Surplus / Transfer (Deficit) Balance at end Unrestricted Funds General Fund 80,256 50,051 142,6081 7,443 13251 87,374 80,256 50,051 142,6081 7,443 13251 87,374 Restricted Funds Repair fund Manse funds Missions and Charities fund pw Bowling club Other restricted 72.039 6,364 29,786 130,5511 18021 17651 18021 71,274 5,562 46 741 92 7,912 1,013 18,0631 19641 11511 49 325 220 790 92 2,090 12,0901 79.282 40,801 142.4701 11,6691 325 77,938 Endowment Funds General Investment Fund Total 159,538 90,852 185,0781 5,774 165,312 18