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GILLYGOOLEY 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 (NIC105607)

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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 DEfAILS
Gillygooley congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
c/0 Mr Raymond Smyth, 82A Gillygooley Road, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT78 5PX
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland (NIC105607)
CHARITY TRUSTEES
The Charity Trustees who serded during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were:
Rev Jane Nelson (from 01/01/20241
Mr Raymond Smyth
Mr Robert Fyffe
Mr Raymond King
Miss Rosemary King
Mr Andrew McKernan
Mr Raymond McKinley
Rev Robert Herron (resigned 31/1212023}
PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS
M inister:
Clerk of Session:
Treasurer:
Rev Robert Herron
Mr Raymond Smyth
Mrs Dorothy King
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Kathryn Mitchell (for Watson & Colhoun)
Unit B15 Omagh Enterprise Centre, Great Northern Road, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT78 SLU
BANKERS
Ulster Bank
14 High Street, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT78 IBJ
SOLICITORS
Mcconnell & Fyffe
The Old Rectory, 21 Church Street, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT78 IDG

GILLYGOOLEY CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (conyd)
STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT
The Klrk Sesslon
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
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
congregation. Members of the Kirk session are ex-officiG member5 of the Congregational Committee.
The Kirk Session consists of the ordained minister and the ruling elders of the congregation. All members
are entitled to propose, Speak and exercise equal votes at meetlngs, except that the Moderator, the
minister in active duty in the congregation, has no deliberative but only a casting vote.
Stated meetlngs of the Kirk Session are held at least twice in each year or as appropriate.
To be chosen for the office of the eldership in the congregatlon a person rnust be a voting member and
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's forrn of governance the corporate oversight of a congregation
is the responsibility of a Presbytery which superintends generally the spiritual and ternporal affairs of the
congregations assigned to it by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Gillygooley
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, ministers 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 ministers 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.
Gillygooley 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 her members to playtheir part in fulfilling God's mission to our world.
In Gillygooley Presbyterian Church, Omagh, we seek:
to worship God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;
to reconcile our multiple identities with our Presbyterian traditions;
to contextualise what it means to be and belong to the Christian Church.
Where the church building is a focal point in the hamlet, we seek:
to put worship and Christian proclamation at the centre of community life;
to open our doors and lives to those who live in the locality;
to provide a place where people can gather and feel they belong.
to widen our horizons to the world-wide church.
Where the local hall provides a community centre for all the people in the area, we seek:
to participate as partners in the activities of the youth and community association.
to encourage members to offer their talents, skills and energy to develop the work of the association;
to bring Christian values and service to the association.
Where people are acutely aware of the destructive and painful consequences of human division. conflict,
and power struggles, we seek to acknowledge our past and commit ta be and become people of love,
truth, justice and peace.

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AcfiviTIES AND OBJEcfivES
The congregation meets for worship at 10.00 am each Sunday and visitors are welcome. Throughout the
year. the main Christian festivals, including Harvest Thanksgivin& are celebrated at worship services and
through other related activities. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper is observed on the first Sunday of
the year, Easter Sunday. and the first Sunday in Ortober. New cornmunicant members are received on
profession of faith on Easter Sunday. The Sacrament of Baptism is administered through the year.
Marriage ceremonies and ServSces of ThanksgNing (i.e. Funeral Services) are held when requested.
Other activities include:
Sunday School
The Sunday School meets during Church services from September to June. Classes are grouped
according to the age of the children. The teachers operate on a rota basls. The curriculurn is shaped
by bought in course materials and is based on Biblical stories and themes and involves activities for
the children. The Sunday School children also participate in a children's talk (normally a Bible story)
duringthe morning worship servi￿. The Sunday School collection goestowards the annual Youth and
Children's Project of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
Bible Class
The Bible Class, for young people of secondary school age, meets during church services from Ottober
to May. The curriculum followed is mainly based on bought in course material and focuses on Biblical
stories and themes relevant to the lives of teenagers. The members of the Bible Class participate in
Sunday worship services on a couple of occasions duringthe year (readings, drama etc.) The members
also organise a coffee morning after the Sunday worship on two occasions during the year; the
proceeds of which go towards the Sunday School, the Presbyterian Children's Society or a nominated
charity.
Preparation for membership
Classes are held by the minister in the month of February. The course includes topics such as: the
historyi governance, central teachings and sacraments of the PreSb￿erian Church. The privileges and
responsibilities of membership of tOda￿S church are discussed and those who proceed to
membership come before the Kirk Session and are invited to profess their faith in public at a church
service (normally Easter Sunday).

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPOltr (cont'd)
ACTIVITIE5 AND OBJEcfivES (cont'd)
Presbyterian Women (Shared with Trinlty Omagh Congregation)
The group normally meets on the second Tuesday of each month during September to April and is
open to all women in Gillygooley and Trinity congregations. Guest speakers are invited to Speak on a
variety of themes. There is a focu5 on mi55ion and funds are raised for various missionary endeavours,
including the work of the Mission Councils of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Occasionally special
events are organised for the congregation.
Church Magazine (shared with Trinity Omagh Congregatlon)
Communication with metnbers and others has been online through Facebook and the Web page.
ACHIEVEMENTSAND PERFORMANCE
Worship and prayer
Music is an important part of our worship experience and congregational singing is accompanied by the
organ and piano. The congregation also participates in worship through readings and responses.
Prayer for others is an essential part of congregational life and each Sunday there is a printed order of
service that includes prayer topics forthe church abroad and at home, including specific situations where
there is human suffering and need.
During the year the congregation acknowledged God's gift of new life at the baptism of I child. l young
person was received into membership on profession of faith on Easter Sunday. There were 2 marriage
services and I funeral service.
On 31 December 2023 there were 157 cornmunicant members and 78 families connected with the
congregation.
Pastoral care
Members of the congregation who are unable to attend church due to sickness or age are visited by the
minister. the Tninister visits members when in hospital and in residential or nursing homes; elders and
committee members also offer pastoral care. Mernbers are encouraged to contact the minister as need
arises.

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Mission and outreach
The activities of local charities are publicised in congregational literature and members are encouraged
to support and play an active part in their work. Many members have taken up this challenge.
Gillygooley Congregation supports the United Appeal 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 con8regation could do on its own. The
United Appeal fund provides financial support for misslon 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 premlses, assists with the running costs of Union Theological College, the
Church's trainlng college for ministry students, and financially supports congregations in the areas of
worship, discipleship, global mission, outreach, leadership and pastoral care.
The Congregation also contributes to the denomination's annual World Development Appeal,
Moderator's Appeal, Sunday School and Youth Project and other special appeals.
Presbytery
The congregation was represented at the regular meetings of Presbytery by our minister and one of the
elders. This provides an important link between the congregations and the wider structures of the church.
General As5emblv
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
The property is in good condition and repairs are carried out as required.
Organ15ations
Approximately 16 children and young people were involved in the Sunday School and Youth Bible Class.
10 women attended Presbyterian Women.
Volunteers
The Trustees wish to acknowledgetheirdeep appreciation of those who give freely of theirtime byserving
on committees and help.ing with organisations and other church activities.

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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 (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
(including the 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 notice boards, printed
material, press advertisement, websites, and social media or in other ways.
The benefits are demonstrated through regular evaluation of the ServI￿S and informal and ad-hoc
feedback from 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, Deacone55es, 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 farnilies, 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 frorn our engagement with and
support for both Christian and other secular organisations. tharities and individual members of the public.
The Kirk Session has had regard to the Charity Comrnissions Public benefit requirement statutory
guidance.

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {cont'd)
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill
Offering. There were 78 contributors (i.e. families) during the year (76 in 20221 donating a total of £26,823
(£25,815 in 2022).
Total income of the congregation during the year was £56,824, compared to £48,522 in the previous year.
Total expenditure was £52,349 (£46,420 in 2022).
The congregation prepares its accounts on a strict receipts and payments basis and includes only funds
which are held in bank or cash balances. Other funds, which the congregation holds, in particular
investments, are disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.,
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees are responsible for preparin8 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) 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 sufficient to show and
explain the con8regation's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any tirne 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 on zg
2024 and signed on its behalf by:
Rev Jane Nelson
Mr Ray
ond Smyth
Miss Rosemary King
Date: 2£.
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Date: 28 U 2
Date:
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORTTOTHETRUSTEES OF GILLYGOOLEY CONGREGATION OF THE
PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023, which comprise
the statement of financial activities {receipt5 and payments account), statement of assets and liabilities
and the related notes.
Respectlve responslbllities of trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you a￿ responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
Section 64{3) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act;
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for
Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; and
to State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examinerfs report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my
examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Comrnission
for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The 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 the trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Att
That there is further inforrnation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORTTOTHETRUSTEES OF GILLYGOOLEY CONGREGATION OF THE
PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND (convd)
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) to (4) 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.
Name: Kathryn Mitchell (for Watson & Colhoun)
Relevant professional quallflcation: ACA
Address: Unit BIS Omagh Enterprise Centre. Great Northern Road. Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT78 SLU
Date: 30_ o*-
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ILLYGOOLEY CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY (Receipts and Payments Account)
For the year ended 31 December 2023
Note
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Receipts
Donation5 and legacies
Charitable activities
Investment Income
Other
38,359
14,687
870
105
1,349
53,046
870
958
1,949
47,395
290
660
177
853
600
Total recelpts
39,812
17,011
56,823
48,522
Payments
Raising funds
Charitable activltle5
Other
338
36,130
338
46,057
5,954
340
39,602
6,478
9,927
5,954
Total payments
36,468
15,881
52,349
46,420
Net receipts/ (payments)
Transfers between funds
3.344
(775)
1,130
775
4,474
2,102
Net movement in funds
Gains/Losses investments
Funds brought forward
2,569
1.905
4,474
2,102
62,262
65,122
127.384
125,282
Funds carrled forward
li
64,831
67,027
131,858
127,384
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
As at 31 December 2023
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total Funds Total Funds
2023
2022
Funds Reconciliation
Bank and Cash at start of year
Net movement in funds
62.262
2,569
65,122
1,905
127,384
4,474
125,282
2,102
Bank and Cash at end of year
64,831
67,027
131,858
127,384
Bank & Cash Balances
Bank Deposit Accounts
Bank Current Accounts
Cash in Hand
32,530
94,010
5,318
32,141
93,920
1,323
131,858
127,384
Other Assets
Fixed Assets - Note 9
Investments - Note 10
Net Assets
Approved by the Kirk Session on
22
2024 and signed on its behalf by:
Rev Jane Nelson
Mr
aymond Smyth
Miss Rosemary King
Date:
Date:
Date:
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NOTES TOTHE ACCOUNTS
For the year ended 31 December 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIE5
BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As thetotal income of the congregation is le55 than £250,000 the congregation have elected in accordance
with the provislons 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 capTtal of which must be retained either perrnanently 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 (a) income from endowments which is to be expended only on the restricted
purposes intended bythe donor and (b) revenue donation5 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.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Recorded giving
Loose collections
Donations and gifts
Gift aid
30,418
265
748
6,928
9,151
130
3.790
1,616
39,569
395
4,538
8,544
39,075
205
8,115
38.359
14.687
53,046
47,395
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (convd)
For the year ended 31 December 2023
CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Fundraising events
870
870
290
870
870
290
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Deposlt Interest
General Investment Fund
Other investment income
389
464
389
569
70
590
105
853
105
958
660
OTHER INCOME
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restrfcted
Funds
Endowment
Fund5
Total
2023
Total
2022
Presby Heralds and Wider World
Energy Grant
Grant for chairs
75
75
600
1,274
177
600
1,274
600
1.349
1,949
177
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NOTES TOTHE ACCOUNTS (convd)
For the year ended 31 December 2023
RAISING FUNDS
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
T¢>tsl
2023
Total
2022
FWO Envelopes
338
338
340
338
338
340
CHARITABLE ACTivrriES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowrnent
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
General Assembly assessments
Presbytery fees
Ministry and support staff costs
Con8regational runnin8 expenses
Governance costs
Donations to missions and charitles
2,785
270
27,404
5,149
522
2,785
270
27,509
9,014
522
5,957
2,941
264
25,714
4,009
384
6,290
105
3,865
5,957
36,130
9,927
46,057
39,602
OTHER EXPENDITURE
Unrestrfcted
Funds
Re5trirted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2023
Totsl
2022
Property and maintenance costs
Purchase of equipment
Manse Share
Garden and Tree Planting
2,500
2,016
903
535
2,500
2,016
903
535
1,747
4,731
5,954
5,954
6,478
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
For the year ended 31 Decernber 2023
FIXED ASSErs
The congregation owns the Church premises situated at Mullagharn Road, Gillygooley, Ornagh. Co Tyrone
and the associated fixtures, fittings, plant and machinery. These have an insurance value of £440,859.
10. INVESTMENTS
The congregation has the following investments. Amounts are shown at market valuation.
2023
2022
General Investment Fund
(2187 shares each valued at
£12.4238 on 30/0912023
27,171
25.598
27,171
25,598
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NOTES TOTHE ACCOUNTS (convd)
For the year ended 31 December 2023
11. FUND BALANCES
Fund
Balance
at start
Recelpts
Payments
Surplus /
(Deficit)
Transfers
Balance
at end
Unrestrlcted Funds
General
62.262
39,812
(36.468)
(775)
64,831
62,262
39,812
(36,468)
(775)
64,831
Restrlcted Funds
Property
Mission and charity
Bequest
Magazines
Special Event
65,122
7,860
5,182
105
75
3,790
(5,955)
(5,957)
(105)
{75)
(3,790)
1,905
(775)
67,027
775
65,122
17,012
(15,882)
1.130
775
67,027
Endowment Funds
Endowment
Totsl
127,384
56,824
152,350)
4,474
131,858
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