KILFENNAN PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 Registered Charity in Northern Ireland INIC 105604)
KILFENNAN PRES8YfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF ThE PRE58YTERIAN CHURQI IPI IRELAND TRu¥fEES ANNUAL REpoirr The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for tl* year ended 31 Dernber 2022 induding a Statement of Assets and Liabillties as at that date. REFEREN AND ADMINISThATIVE DEfAILS Kilfennan congre8ation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 54 Rossdowney Road. Londonderry BT47 6sr Registered Charity in Northem Ireland INIC1056041 CHARrrY TrusrEES The CharityTrustees who served during the year or who We trustees at the date of th•s report were Mr. Campbell Bolton Mf. Oerek Mrs. All)n Buthanan Mr. Ivan Craig Mrs. Ruth Dale Mr. Ronald Dale Mr. Wlll Doran Rev Russell Edrdr Mr. Charles Kane Mr. Arbln Kydd Mr. Davld Lynch Di. Davld Mackev Mr. Davld M¢aean Mr. Willlam McElhlnney Mrjonny Montgomery Mr. Kelth Moore Mlss. Pamela Royle Mrs Margaret Scott Mrs JO Smlth Mr. Rodney Smith Mr. Terence Smlth Mr. Alistsir Stewart Mr. David Thompson PRINapAL OFFICE BEARERS Mlnlster Re¥. Ru55ell Ed8ar Mts. Joyce Smlth Mr. Charfes Kane Tre•sur•r
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KILFENNAN PRESBYfEIIIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRES8YfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEES AhlNUAL REPORT (convd) STRucfuRE AND MANAGEMENT The Kirk Sesslon The charity trustees of the congregation are the rnernbe 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 pla 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 Congre8ational Committee the temporal affairs of the congregation including administering all funds and property belonging to the Congreg3n. 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 meetin85. except that the Moderator, the ministers in active duty in the congregation. has no deliberative but only a castin8 Vote. ststed meetin85 of the Kirk session a held 8 times in each 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 Ordinan5. The selection of those proposed to be called to the Offi can be etther by the congregation or by the Ksrk Session. Members are elected rf they obtain third$ of those who vote. Under the Presbyterian Churth in Ireland form of governance the corporate oversight of a congregation is the responsibility of a Presbytery whith superintends generally the spiritual and temporal affairs of the con8regations assigned to it by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Kilfennan congregation of the psbYterian Church has been assigned to the Derry and Donegal Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The membership of the Presbytery consists mainfy of the active ministers of conggatIOnS assigned to it by the General Assembly. minsters who have retired from active diity and an elder apwinted by the Kirk Session of the con8re8ation. The General Assembty The General Assembly is the supreme court of the Church. representing in one body the whole Church and acting as its supreme legislative, adrninistration and judicial authority. in dealing with all matters brought before it. The General Assembly is normalty constituted during a week in June for worship and to conduct its busine55. At the end of business, it is dissolved. The membership of the General Assembly consists mainly of the active ministers of each congregat•on, retired minsters and a representative elder appointed by the KI Session of each congregation.
KILFENNAN PRESBrrERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHUROI IN IRELAIIO TRU5fEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) DESCRIFlloN AND PURPOSE The charitable purpose of the con8re8ation continue5 to be the advancement of religlon. Kilfennan congregation of the Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The Presbyterian Church in Ireland, as a Refornied Chufch 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 play their part in fulfilling God's mission to our world. The congregation's mission purposes are to Make and Mature Disciples. Kilfennan Congregation believes that the Church is mandated by Jesus to be intentional in the makin8 of disciples. The Congregation believes that becornin8 a disciple of Jesus Christ is much more than becoming a member of the Church and requires a personal response of saving faith in Christ. To mature disciples is through the teathing of Jesus: disciples mature as they grow in their faith in Him. as they live out their fatth and a5 they Sen Christ both in the local Church arKI Community. The congreootion aim5 to live out its Mission ond Vision os ofomily of God'5 people by.. al Holding services of worship and other religious activities-these, and all that follows. are open to anyone of appropriate age andlor gender to access. without regard to whether they are members of our congregation. b) Through prayer - support our members. our own Churth. other Christian Churches. the community and leaders in society and government. c) Organising meetings and events that promote our charitsble purpose. dl Participating in the life of the local community. el Participatin8 in and 5UPPOrting what the Presbyterian Churth in Ireland and the supervising Presbytery does. Supporting other secular and Christian organisations and tharities through volunteerin& finanaal gifts and prayer. AcnvmES AND OBJEcnvES The con8re8ation normally meets for worship every Sunday momin8 and evening and visitors are welcome to join. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper was held on 3 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.
KILFENNAN PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH COPIGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUStEES ANNUAL REPORT (corfd) The congregatlon holds regular Bible study meetin8s and has a WKle range of or8anlsations meetin8 as shown below. Organisation Schedule Kidszone Totszone (crèche for youn8 children) Teens zone Youth Fellowship Presbyterian Women's meetin8 Bowling aub Youth Club Coffee fime Other Ad hoc Activits Missionary and Student Committee Elders Congregational District wltatI {biannually and in time of speufi¢ need) Cholr Men's aub Boys Brigade Connect Bible studles and Home Groups Girls Brigade Table Tennis Club Toddler fime Young Adults Pastoral Visitstion (as and when) Community Hub Ob ectives: The congregation's common objectives of all the various Churth Activities as set out above are as follows: Objective l= To deepen and strengthen our relationships with each other within the church family and to build trust and a sense of belonging amongst all members. Objective 2: To see every rnember utili5ing their gifts effertively in support of the church's ministry. Objective 3: To see all members grow in their faith and Christian lrfe and developing closer relationships wrth each other and support for eath other. ACHIEVEMErirs AND PERFORMANCE Worshlp and prayer. The congre8ation nornially meet regularty for worship eath Sunday at 11.30am and at 6.30pm. Durin8 the week the two Connect Bible Studies and two Home Groups provide an opportunity for members to rneet for fellowship, to study the scriptures and for a time of prayer. A short time for prayer is a150 held before the evening servi. Prayer Triplets have been set up where members can meet to pray for the needs of the thurch and comrnunity.
KILFENNAN PRES8YfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBf(ERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) As well as our regular Serrfls during the year we sought to comfort those who had been bereaved during the year. At 31 Dember 2023 and following l$lOn there were 644 communicant members and 311 families connerted with the congregation. The nonnal average weekty attendan at morning worship during 2023 was 225. Pastoral care Members of the congregation who are unable to attend churth due to sKkness or age are visited on a regular basis by the minister, elders or by one of the congre8ation's pastoral visitor& Mlsslon and outreath At a local I1 the congregation has a range of nornial weekly artivitses focused on the following groups: Youn Many young people have attended organisations such as Ws Brigade (15), Girfs Brigade {IWl, Youth Fellowship1101 and Young Adults {15}. At each activity there are opportunities for the truth of God's word to be explained for example in Bible Classes. epilogues. participative bible study. ToddlerslMotherslGrandmotherslGuardians met weekfy enjoying sharing and caring for each other. Alla rou Many folk in all age groups have met together for activities with a 5tron8 emphasises on social interaction which helps to address the feeling of isolation e.g. Bowling club140). Men's Club 150}, Table tennis Club {12). The thurth is open on a Friday rnoming for Coffee and a chat. Senior Folks A tearn of Visitors from the Church visited the more sen*)r members vtho may not be able to get out to church based activities; this is an inrdluable way of rnaintaining contact arKI encouraging these folks in their Christian lrfe.
KILFENNAN PRES8YfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OFTHE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT Iconfd) The congregation participates In the local comrnunity as follows: The church has a team of visitors who visit shut in members twice per year. Others visit seNtral members in care in local residential homes. Making the church available to the Blood Transfusion Seriice 13 ocL3sions) for blood donation sessions with approximately 150 donatK)ns per occasion. A Holiday 8ible dub is organised at the end of the summer and is publicised in the community. Kilfennan Community Hub operates on a Wednesday and Friday morning for anyone in the communtyto avail of. Soup luncheswere organised a few times throu8h this venture. Coffee time continues each Friday moming alongside the Hub. Cornmunitylchurch family ents were organised at Halloween with a light party being held and at Christmas time when a film night was hekj as well as carols around the Christmas tree. These were well attended by the church family and the local community and there was a great buzz around the churth. An Impact team organised a week of reaching out to the young people in the community as well as doing some gafdening for older members in the local area. During 2023 the congregation reached out to others in need with financial support and volunteering as follows: A focus on Tear Fund was maintained which encouraged members to offer prayerful arKI financial support to tFK)se acro55 the world in poverty and need. Local rni55ion efforts were also supported during the year. The congre8ation supports the United Appeal for Mission whith is a central fund of the Presbyterian Church in Iretand. This fund enables congregations to support the wider mission of the denomination and to do rn110n and outreath ¢)n a derK>minational basis IwrKI what the congre8ation could do on its own. The United Appeal Fund provides financial support for mission personnel at home and overseas, assists con8re8ations with the deployment of localty based staff, enables church plantin& provide5 grant support for the upkeep of church premises, assist with the running costs of Union Theological College, the Churth's trainin8 college for minlstry students. and financi311y supports congregation sn the areas of worship, discipleship, global mission, outreath. leadership and pastoral £are. The con8regation also contributes to the denominatlons annual World Development Appeal, Sunday Sthool project as well as other spedal appeal
The congregation was represented at the regvlar rneetlngs of Piesbytery by our Mlnlster and one ol the elders. This provides an important link between the congregatlons and the wlder structures of the church. General Assembly The General Assembtry of the Presbyterian Chuith In Ireland met durlng 2022 and a represent Elder of the congregation was able to attend. KILFENNAN PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHUROI IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Itonvd) Orrdnlsailons The following is a brief summary of the main organisations of the congregation and their acti which prreSsNe1Y recommenced during 2022 as the congregation continued to emerge from Covid restrirtion Kidszone for all children of primary school age met during our mornin8 service for Bible teachin& actiwtie5 and praise. This has proved beneficial to all who attend. Teenszone and Bible Class (11 to 15 years) meet every Sunday morning from 1030 to 11.(K)am. 80th the abo share Gods Word in an age appropriate way and engage5 those attending in worship. A Crèthe (renamed Tottonel is provided during Sunday morning worship for very youn8 children. A Youth Fellowship group is held fortnehtly after evening worship and provides an opportunity for approximatety 10 young people of secondary sthool age to grow in their Christian faith. A Young Adults group {IS in number] meets fortnightty on a Saturday evenin& allowing friendship5 to develop a5 well as nurturing their faith and service. A Bowling Club and Men's Club et weekty providing recreation and fellowship for a membership of approximately 40 and So respectively. A newty formed Table Tennis Club112 approximately in number) meets weekly. providing an opportunity for both men and women to enjoy playing garnes and having fellowship. Both Boys Brigade and Girls Brigade meet weeklyand followthe parent organlsation'sforntwlth badge work and awards prograrnme with average attendan of 15 and l(X) respectively. Volunteers The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who gi freely of their time by serving on committees and helping with organisations and other church activities.
The Trustees are acqualnted with what ts happenin8 wiinin KIlTennan vresDeijn ul1 - throu8h a system of Link Elders for Èath Of8ani5atlon who report to the TIustees11.e. at monthly Sesslon meetings on a periodic and rotational basis. Any relevant i$5ues ailsing in between reporting periods are raised as a specific item of busine The Kirk Session has issued written 8uidance for organisations and organisatlonal leaders affillated to Kilfennan Presbyterian Church. This document is to be read in conjunction with the Child Protection Policy for those organisational leaders a550¢iated wlth thildren and yotsn8 people activitie5. iii•> The Trustees have reviewed their Child Protection Policy and are satisfied that it 15 suffKient and current and that controls are in place to ensure effertive safeguarding. KILFENNAN PRESBYYERIAN QIURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRE58YfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELANO TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {confd) PUBUC BENEFrr srATEMENT The pSbylerian Church in Irelarrfl meets the public benefft requirement by providing benefft to its members and the general public by making known the Christian GPe1 of the Lord Jesus Christ through the advancement of reli8ion. The dirert benefrts which flow from the purposes of the Church indude the gaining of an understandiTYa in Christian beliefs as set out in the Bible and in the Church's subordinate stsndards (the Westminster Confession of Fatth and the Shorter and Larger Catechisms} leading to spiritual and mordl development and opportunities for re4nSe to Bible teaching. In turn. this framework leads to prnrtical expressions of Christian beliets and stsndards in the local community such as through the care of those in need lincluding the SICK disabled, and bereaved). Generally, the above benefrts are delivered locally bycongregations and their members. or are facilitated throu8h presbyteries or are organised and delivered centralty. Local deli¥ery is facilitated by central resource5 in almost all cases. Public access 15 made known by notice boards, printed material. pres5 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 familie5, and members of the public. The purpose does not lead to harm. The onty private benefft flowln8 from our purpose is related to Mlnlsters. miss1ona. Deaconesse5. Irish Mission workers and Lay Agents who receive benefits because of their holdln8 office or employment. However. this is Incidental and necessary in order to further our tharltable purpose. There are no other private benefits. The beneficlarie5 of this purpose are members, their families, other Indivrduals that the Presbyterian Church in Ireland is in dlrect and indirect contact wlth. the community In which pastoral ser¥lces are provlded and other communitles throughout Northern Ireland, the Republlc of Ireland, and worldwlde whlch benefft from our en8a8ement with and support for both Chrlstlan and other secular organlsatSon5, thafltles and Individual members of the public.
The Klrk Se55ion has had regard to the Charlty CommlMlons Publk benefit requlrement statutory 8uldance. KILFENNAN PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH C014GREGATION OF THE PREsBYfERIAPI QIURQI IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (conyd) FINANaAL REVIEW The congregation's main source of income is member< contr7butions through the Weekly Freewill Offering. There were 196 contributing families during the year [1) in 20221 contributin8 a totsl of £79.588 [£75.760 in 20221. This represents an increase in Freewill Offering for the year of £3.828. Total Income of the congregation during the year was £295.444. compared to £I,8(X) in the prevbous year in the main due to Legacie5 and Bequests of £104,598. Total expenditure reduced to £174,428 compared to £225,616 in the previous year in the main due to lower Capital Costs with muth of the Capit31 expenditure being cornpleted. RESPONSIBIUTIES IN RESPECT OF THE FINANaAL STATEMENTS The Trustees are SPonsible for preparing the Annual Rewrt and the fiftancial statements of the con8reBation in accordance with applicable law and United Kin8dorn generally a(xepted ac£ountir practice. The Trustees are required to prepare financial statements for eath finanoal year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the congregation and the financial activities for that year. In preparin8 the finanaal statements the Trustees a qUired to: select suitsble accountirvd policies and then appty them consistentty make judgements and estimates that are reswnsible and prudent prepare the finanoal ststements on the going Conrn basis unle55 it is inappropriate to presume that the funds will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate acrountirvd records that are suffioent to show and explain the con8re8ation's transactions arrfl disdose with reasonable accuracy at any time its financial position. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the congregation and hence for tsking reasonable Steps for the prevention and detection of fra1 and other irre8ularitie
As the con8re8atlon's total Income lexcludiry the Le8acles and Bequests of £104.598 outlined abo%t} does not exceed E250,IMYJ. the Trustees have elected under Sectlon 64{3) of the Charltles Acl (Northern Ireland) 2(M to prepare a receipts and payment account and a statement of assets and1Sabllltie GOING CONCERN The activities of the con8re8atton are dependent on ongoing contributions from Its rnember5, The Trustee5 are of the opinion that the congregation has sufficient resources at the date of approwal of these financial statements to meet commitments which will arise in the year from the date of signin8 thi5 report and subject to the continuin8 SUPPOrt from members to fund on ongoing basis the congregation's current activities and other financial comrnitments. KILFENNAN PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF ThE PRESBYtERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) RESERVES POUCY The Trustees ha considered the leNtl of unrestricted reserves that it is appropriate to hold tsktng account of current and ongoing commitment& It is the policy of the Trustees to hold at least 3 month's nornial expenditure. At the year*nd unrestricted reserves were £104.635 and are suffiaent to meet this poliry. The Trustees wish to continue to hold this le1 of unrestricted reserves through careful management of expenditure over the succeeding yea. RISK REVIEW A review of rnajor risks has been undertaken by the Trustees and systems and prOdureS implemented including a uniform Audit for all Organisation AccountslFunds and a arculation of "Guidan for Organisation Leaders" to manage identified risks. The principal risks are in relation to the likelihood of reputational damage and financial risks associated with the expectation of ongoing financial support from mernbers. The risks are mitigated by the Tntstee5, and the Congregational Committee. regularly monitoring the fdrious activities of the congregation at sLited meetings and by encouraging members in their regular givin& APprod by the Kirk Session at a meeting on ioth June 2024 and signed on its behalf by Jov th. aerk of Session Charles Kane. Treasurer 2024 2024