Presbyter
ARDSTRAW CONGREGATION OF
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland (NIC105590)

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TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT
The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
including a Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at that date.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Ardstr8w congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
4 Deerpark Road, Ardstraw, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT78 4LL
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland INIC105590)
CHARITYTRUSTEES
The Charity Trustees who served during the year ended 31 December 2024 and up to the date of this report
were:.
Rev David William Reid
Mr Robert Oliver Ilvor) McFarland
Mrjames Victor Deane
Mr Raymond James Finlay {retired 4 February 2025)
Mr Samuel Stevenson
MrTerence Moore
Mr Victor Noel Magee
Mr Oliver Edward Stevenson
Mr Mervyn Smyth
Mrwilliam Robert Wallace
Mr Terence Atcheson
Mr Trevor Galbraith
PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS
Minister
Clerk of Session
Treasurer
Rev David William Reid
Mrwilliam Robert Wallace
Mrs Amanda Laird
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Miss Judith Pollock
9 Drumlegagh Church Road
Newtownstewart
BT78 4HF
BANKERS
SOLICITORS
Danske Baiik
Donegall Square West
Belfast
BT16JS
Mcconnell & Fyffe
21 Church Street
Omagh
BT78 1 DG

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STRUCTUREAND 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 seNice in the
Ioc81 community. The Kirk Sessions has delegated to its Congregational Committee the temporal affairs of
the congregation including administering all funds and property belonging to the congreg8tion. Members of
the Kirk Session are ex-off icio members of the Congregational Committee.
The Kirksession consists of the ordained minister and the ruling elders ofthe congregations. All members are
entitled to propose, speak and exercise equal votes at meetings, except that the Moderator, the ministers in
active duty in the congregation, has no deliberative but only a casting vote.
Stated meetings of the Kirk session are held monthly except December, July and August.
To be chosen for the off ice 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 bythe Kirk Session. Members are elected if they obtain two-thirds of those who vote.
Presbytery
Underthe 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. Ardstraw
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 bythe General Assembly, minsters who have retired from active duty and an elder appointed by
the Kirk Session of the congregation.
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.
Ardstraw congregation ofthe 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 ourworld.

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The congregation's mission purpose is to bring people to Jesus, support and nurture the Church family.
magnify His name and build up Christians in theirfaith.
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 faithfully
toward him and toward one another
An Intergeneration81 Community: where adults intentionally take the lead to engage with, encourage and
nurture younger members to maturity in Christ.
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 believethat 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 congre,gation meets for worship every Sunday and visitors are welcome to join. The Sacrament of the
Lords Supper is observed on several occasions duringthe year and allthose 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 and prayer meetings, also from October to April Café Church has been introduced
on the second Sunday evening each month. This gives an opportunity for worship in a more informal setting
and speakers are invited to give personal testimony and talk about their work. The congregation has a wide
range of organisations including
Sunday School
Bowling Club
Boys, Brigade
Girls, Brigade
pw
Youth Fellowship {Ignite)
ACHIEVEMENTSAND PERFORMANCE
Worship and prayer
The congregation normally meets for worship each Sunday at 11.30am. During the week the Bible Study
provides an opportunity for members to meet together for fellowship, to studythe scriptures and for a time of
prayer.

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As well as our regular services during the year we acknowledged God's gift of new life at five Sacraments of
Baptism, two marriage seNices and gave thanks for faithful service and sought to comfort those who had
been bereaved during the year.
As at 31 December 2024 there were 327 communicant members and 165 families connected with the
congreg8tion. The average weekly attendance at morning worship is 87.
Pastoral Gare
Members of the congregation who are unable to attend church due to sickness or age are visited on a regular
basis by the minister or elders.
Mission and outreach
At a local level the congregation made donations in excess of £4,000 to various external missions and
charities.
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 fin8nci81 support for mission personnel at home and overseas, assists
congregations with the deployment of locally based staff, enables church planting, provides grant supportfor
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 anyotherspecial 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.
GeneralAssembly
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
7 Derg Road was purchased as 8 new manse and has been occupied since March 2022.
Organisations
Bowling Club meets each Tuesday evening.
Girls, Brigade meets each Monday night: Explorers at 6.30-7.30pm, Juniors at 6.45-7.45pm, Seniors &
Brigader's 7.45-8.45pm from Septemberto March.
Boys, Brigade meets each week Anchor Boys on Wednesday at 6-7pm, Juniors on Thursday 7-8pm, Company
& Seniors on Wednesday 7-9pm.

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Youth Fellowship Group Ilgnite} meets on the 1" and 3 Sunday nights of the month.
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PW meets on 2 Thursday of the month from Octoberto April.
Volunteers
The Truste£
Is wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give freely of their time by seNing 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 SLrbordinate 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, this framework leads to practical expressions of
Christian beliefs and standards in the local community such as through the care of those in need
(includingthe sick, disabled and bereaved).
Generally, the above benefits are delivered locally by congregations and their 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
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
feedbaclcfrom 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 LayAgents 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, theirfamilies, other individuals thatthe Presbyterian Church in Ireland is in direct and
indirectcontactwith, the communityin which pastoralseNices are provided and othercommunities
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 statutoryguidance.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill Off ering.
There were 153 contributors during the year12023: 159) donating a total of £50,029 (2023: £49,546).

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd)
Total Income of the congregation during the year was £135,275, compared to £132,205 in the previous year.
Expenditure increased from £117,969 to £136,910.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees are responsible for preparingthe annual report and the financial statements of the congregation
in accordance with applicable law and generally accepted accounting practice.
As the congregations total income does not exceed £250.000, the Trustees have elected under Section 64{31
of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 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 suff icient to show and explain
the congregation's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytime 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 I I tmoi
1015
and signed on its behalf by:
Signature:
Signature:
Rev David W. Reid
Minister
Mr William Robert Wallace
Clerk of Session

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
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I report on the financial statements of Ardstraw Presbyterian Church for the year ended 31 December 2024
which comprise statement of financial activities, 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 financial statements in accordance
with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibilityto:_
Examine the *inancial statements under section 65 of the Charities Act (Nl) 2008.
Follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under section 6519){bl of the Charities Act {Nl} 2008.
State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity financial statements as required under section 65 of the Charities Act {Nl) 2008
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 {Nl) 2008. The examination
included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and 8 comparison of the financial statements
presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the
financial statements and seeking explanations from you as charitytrustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe".
1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act INI) 2008.
2. That the financial statements do not accord with those accounting records.
3. Th8t the financi81 statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
INI) 2008 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparingtheirfinancial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and RepLrblic of Ireland.
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the financial statements to be
reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters11) to141 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.
Slgnature:
Name:
Miss Judith Pollock FIATI FCA
Address:
9 Drumlegagh Church Road
Newtownstewart
Co Tyrone
BT78 4HF
Professional qualification: Fellow Chartered Accountant (Chartered Accountants Ireland)
Dated:

ARDSTRAW CONGREGATION OFTHE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY (Receipts and Payments Account)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Note
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Receipts
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investment Income
Other
76,849
35,462
18,876
112,311
18,876
104,123
25,397
2,503
702
883
3,386
702
2,078
607
80,054
55,221
135,275
132,205
Sale of Investments
Sale of fixed assets
Loans Received
Total Receipts
80,054
55,221
135,275
132,205
Payments
Raisingfunds
Charitable activities
Investment costs
Other
573
75,169
573
135,127
760
117,209
59,958
75,742
59,958
1,210
135,700
1,210
117,969
Purchase of Investments
Purchase of fixed assets
Loan Repayments
Total Payments
75,742
61,168
136,910
117,969
Net receipts / (payments)
Transfers between funds
Movement in fund value
4,312
108
15,947)
{108)
{1,635)
14,236
Net movement in funds
Funds brought forward
4,420
14,651
(6,055)
61,248
(1 ,6351
75,899
14,236
61,663
Funds carried forward
19,071
55,193
74,264
75,899

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STATEMENT OF ASSETSAND LIABILITIES
ASAT31 DECEMBER2024
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Funds Reconciliation
Bank and Cash at 1 January 2023
Net movement in funds
Deduct non-cash/bank related
endowment funds
14,651
4,420
61,248
16,055)
75,899
(1,635)
61,663
14,236
Bank and Cash at 31 December 2024
19,071
55,193
74,264
75,899
Bank & Cash Balances
Investments- Note 11
Bank Deposit Accounts
Bank Current Accounts
Cash in Hand
74,264
75,899
74,264
75,899
Other Assets
Fixed Assets- Note 10
Church Premises
Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment
Vehiclps
Investments- Note 11
Gift Aid receivable on donations
4.916,151
4,916,151
103,375
97,552
5,019,526 5,013,703
Liabilitles
Loans
Other
Approv6)d by the Kirk Session at a meeting on I l Moij LOIJ
and signed on its behalf by:
Signature:
Rev David W, Reid
Minister
Signature:
IiaL
Mr William Robert Wallace
Clerk of Session
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NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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.
FUND ACCOUNTING
Endowment funds are funds, the c8pit81 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 forwhich the endowmentwas established in the first
place.
Restricted funds comprise {a} 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 tothe individualfunds 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.
DONATIONSAND LEGACIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Recorded giving
Loose collections
Donations and gifts
Gift Aid
Legacies and bequest
55,972
2,352
5,100
13,425
22,947
902
5,716
5,897
78,919
3,254
10,816
19,322
79,934
2,136
5,162
17,891
76,849
35,462
112,311
104,123
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Income from charitable activities
Fees from weddings and funerals
Fundraising events
Membership fees
Grants
12,442
12,442
8,313
7,855
6,434
6,434
9,229
18,876
18,876
25,397
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Letting of premises
Trading income
INVESTMENTINCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Deposit interest
General Investment Fund
Rents investment properties
Other investment income
814
1,689
156
727
970
2,416
174
1,903
2,503
883
3,386
2,077
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
OTHERINCOME
Unrestficted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Insurance claims
Other income
702
702
607
702
702
607
RAISING FUNDS
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
FWO envelopes
Fundraising events
573
573
760
573
573
760
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
General AssemblyAssessments
Presbytery fees
Ministry and support staff costs
Congregational running expenses
Donations to Missions and
charities
Governance costs
16,321
433
36,583
21,203
16,321
433
36,583
63.812
17.348
15,319
448
34,765
38,597
27,504
42,609
17,348
630
630
576
75,170
59,957
135.127
117,209
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
OTHER EXPENDITURE
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Investment properties expenses
Purchase of investments
1,210
1,210
1,210
1,210
10. FIXED ASSETS
The congregation owns the following premises and the associated fixtures, fittings, plant and machinery
which have insurance values as follows:
Church Building
Church Hall
Sextons House
Manse
4a Deerpark Road, Ardstraw, Co Tyrone, BT78 4LL
4b Deerpark Road, Ardstraw, Co Tyrone, BT78 4LL
4 Deerpark Road, Ardstraw, Co Tyrone, BT78 4LL
7 Derg Road, Victoria Bridge, Co Tyrone, BT82 9JW
2,761,680
1,357,559
206,440
590,472
£4,916,151
11. INVESTMENTS
The congregation has the following investments which are shown at market valuation.
2024
2023
General Investment Fund
103,375
97,552
103,375
97,552
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Cont'd)
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
12. FUND BALANCES
Fund
Balance Receipts Payment
at 111124
Surplus /
(Def icit)
Transfer Balance at
31112124
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
14,651
80,054
75,742
4,312
108
19,071
14,651
80,054
75,742
4,312
108
19,071
Restricted Funds
Property/Building Fund
Missions and charities
Missionslspecial Funds
Don8tions/Bequests
PW Funds
Girls Brigade
Bowling Club
Youth Council
Boys Brigade
Sunday School
36,679
18,173
11,260
2,391
1,789
544
21,440
12,757
2,422
13,267)
11 ,497)
{311
1,789
1317)
713
(2,225)
1,497
31,187
1,379
8,479
657
1,348
10,268
340
861
6,097
6,164
4,140
5,295
1.992
3,624
4,221
354
1,907
3,948
6,810
5.637
1,915
5,931
771
1330)
{1,150)
2,225
(600}
475
4,007
2,544
354
{527)
{2,225}
636
(1,2211
1,943
3,202
61,248
55,221
61,168
15,947)
1108)
55,193
Total
75,899
135,275
136,910
11 ,635)
74,264
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