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Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
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
2024 including a Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at that date.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
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 INIC1056071
CHARITY TRUSTEES
The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were:
Revjane Nelson
Mr Raymond Smyth
Mr Robert Fyffe
Mr Raymond King
Miss Rosemary King
Mr Andrew McKernan
Mr Raymond McKinley
Mr Robert Smyth
PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS
Convener:
Clerk of Session:
Treasurer:
Rev Jane Nelson
Mr Raymond Smyth
Mrs Dorothy King
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Mrjonathan Ruddell (for Ruddell and Company)
16 Church Street, Dungannon, Co Tyrone, BT716AB
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

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STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT
The Kirk Session
The charity trustees of the congregation are the members of its Kirk Session. Under the congregation's
governing document, The Code, the book of the constitution and government of the Presbyterian
Church in Ireland, the Kirk Session seeks to watch over and promote the spiritual interest of the
congregation and of persons not connected with any congregation who are within its bounds. It ensures
pastoral care is in place in the congregation and seek5 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 affairs of the congregation including administering all funds
and property belonging to the congregation. Members of the Kirk Session are ex-officio members of the
Congregational Committee.
The Kirk Session consists of the ordained minister and the ruling elders of the congregation. 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 at least twice in each year or as appropriate.
To be chosen for the office of the eldership in the congregation a person must be a voting member and
a regular attendant at 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.
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 play their 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 to be and become people of
love, truth, justice and peace.

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ACTIVITIES AND OBJECTIVES
The congregation meets for worship at 10:00am each Sunday and visitors are welcome. Throughout the
year, the main Christian festivals, including Harvest Thanksgiving, 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 October. New communicant members are received on
profession of faith on Easter Sunday, The Sacrament of Baptism is administered through the year.
Marriage Ceremonies and Services of Thanksgiving li.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 basis. The curriculum is shaped
by bought in course materials and is based on Biblical stories and themes and involves activities for
the ch ildren. The Sunday School chi Idren also participate in a children's talk (normally a Bible story}
during the morning worship service. The Sunday School collection goes towards the annual Youth
and Children's Project of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
Bible Class
The Bible Class, for young people of secondary age, meets during Church services from October 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 during the year Ireadings, 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 a5: the
history, governance, central teachings and sacraments of the Presbyterian Church. The privileges
and responsibilities of membership of today'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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Presbyterian Women (shared with Trinity Omagh Congregation)
The group normally meets on the second Tuesday of each month during September to April and 15
open to all women in Gillygooley and Trinity congregations. Guest speakers are invited to speak on a
variety of themes. There is a focus on mission 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 Congregation)
Communication with members and others has been online through Facebook and the Web page.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND 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 tOPlCs for the Church abroad and at home, including specific sltuations
where there is human suffering and need.
During the year the congregation acknowledged God's gift of new life at the baptism of 3 infants and 2
young people received into the membership on profession of faith on Easter Sunday. There wa5 1
marriage service and I funeral service.
At 31 December 2024 there were 160 communicant 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 minister visits members when in hospital and in residential or nursing homes,. elders and
committee members also offer pastoral care. Members are encouraged to contact the minister as need
arises.

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Mission and outreach
The activities of local charities are publicised on 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 central fund of the Presbyterian Church in
Ireland. This fund enables congregations to support the wider mission of the denomination and to do
mission and outreach on a denominational basis beyond what the congregation could do on its own.
The United Appeal Fund provides financial support for mission personnel at home and overseas, assists
congregations with the deployment of locally based staff, enables church planting, provides grant
support for the upkeep of church premises, assist with the running costs of Union Theological College,
the Church's training college for ministry students, and financially supports congregation in the areas of
worship, discipleship, global mission, outreach, leadership and pastoral care.
The congregation also contributes to the denomination's annual Work 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 Assembly
The minister and one of our elders were nominated to attend the meeting of the General Assembly of
the Presbyterian Church in Ireland held in Assembly Buildings, Belfast, in June.
Property
The property is in good condition and repairs are carried out as required.
Organisations
Approximately 24 children and young people were involved in the Sunday School and Youth Bible Class.
10 women attended Presbyterian Women.
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.

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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 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 (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 35 through the care of those in need
linclud ing the sick, d isabled 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 services 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, Deaconesses, Irish Mission workers and Lay Agents who receive benefits as a
result of their holding office or employment. However, this is incidental and necessary in order to
further our charitable purpose. There are no other private benefits. The beneficiaries of thi5 purpose are
members, their families, other individuals that the Presbyterian Church in Ireland is in d irect 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
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
The congregation's main source of income is mernberg contributions through the Weekly Freewill
Offering. There were 75 contributors during the year (2023: 78) donating a total of £27,413 (2023:
£26,823).
Total income of the congregation during the year was £49,518 compared to £56,823 in the previous
year.
Total expenditure decreased from £52,349 to £29.271 in the current year.
STATEMENT OF TRusfEE RESPONSIBIUTIES
The Trustee5 are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements of the
congregatlon in accordan￿ with applicable law and generally accepted accounting practi￿.
As the congregation's total income does not exceed £250,000, the Trustee5 have elected under Sectlon
64131 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 to prepare a Receipts and Payment Account and
Statement of Assets and Liabillties.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accountlng 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 hen￿ for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Kirk Session at a rneetlng on
and signed on its behalf by:
Revjane Nelson
Mr
mond Smyth
Miss Rosemary King
Date:
Date: 14- ' ￿.2
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF GILLYGOOLEY CONGREGATION OF THE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024, which
comprise the statement of financial activities {receipts and payments account), 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 accounts in accordance with
Section 64{31 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 6519llb} of the Charities Act; and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's 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 Commission
for Northern Ireland under sertion 65{9)Ib} 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 Act;
That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
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PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND (conyd)
Independent Examlner's Statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the m3tter$11) to (4) ligted abovÉ
and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland; I have
found no matters that require drawing to your attentlon,
Name: Jonathan Ruddell (Ruddell & Company)
Relevant professional qualification: FC4
Address: 16 Church Street Dungannon, Co Tyrone, BT716AB
Date: i L4 Aphl 2492
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTY {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
Charita ble activities
Other trading activities
Investment Income
Other
36,467
11,551
48,018
53,046
870
1,419
81
1,419
81
958
1,949
Total receipts
37,967
11,551
49,518
56,823
Payments
Raising funds
Charita ble activities
Other
13791
114,5181
13,5131
{3791
119,1871
19,7051
{3381
146.0571
15,9541
14,6691
16,1921
Totsl payments
118,4101
110,8611
{29,2711
152,3491
Net receipts/(payments)
Transfers between funds
19,557
11821
690
182
20,247
4,474
Net movement in funds
Funds brought forward
19,375
64,831
872
67,027
20,247
131,858
4,474
127,384
Funds carried forward
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84,206
67,899
152,105
131,858
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srATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILMES
As at 31 December 2024
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment Totsl Funds Totsl Funds
Funds
2024
2023
Funds Reconciliation
Bank and Cash at start of year
Net movement in funds
64,831
19,375
67,027
872
131,858
20,247
127,384
4,474
Bank and Cash at end of year
84,206
67,899
152,105
131,858
Bank & Cash Balances
Bank Deposit Accounts
Bank Current Accounts
Cash in Hand
33,002
117.103
2,000
32530
94,010
5,318
152,105
131,858
Other Assets
Ftxed Assets- Note 10
Investments- Note 11
30524
27,171
30,524
27.171
Approved by the firk Session at a meeting on
21.1.15
and slgned on its behalf bv:
RevJane Nelson
Mr Ray
nd Smyth
Miss Rosemary King
Date: ilk.U. 24-
Date:
Date:
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
For the year ended 31 December 2024
ACCOUNTING POUCIES
BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As the total income of the congregation is less than £250,000 the congregation have eletted 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 capital of which must be retained either permanently or at the congregation's
discretion; thÈ 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 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.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrirted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Recorded giving
Loose collections
Gift aid
30,988
154
5,325
9,896
40,884
154
6,980
39,569
395
8,544
1,655
36,467
11,551
48,018
53,046
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (convd)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restrirted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Fundraising events
870
870
4. OTHER TRADING AcfiviTIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Other
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Deposit interest
General Investment Fund
697
722
697
722
389
569
1,419
1,419
958
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
OTHER INCOME
Unrestrlrted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Presbyterian Herald & Wider World
Energy grant
Grant for chairs
81
81
75
600
1,274
81
81
1,949
RAISING FUNDS
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
FWO envelopes
379
379
338
379
379
338
CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
General Assembly assessments
Presbytery fees
Ministry and support staff costs
Congregational running expenses
Donations to missions and charities
Governa nce costs
2,923
256
2,889
8,030
2,923
256
2,889
8,030
4,669
420
2,785
270
27,509
9,014
5,957
522
4,669
420
14.518
4,669
19,187
46,057
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
OTHER EXPENDITURE
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Property and maintenance costs
Purchase of equipment
Manse share
Garden and tree planting
3,513
1,250
2,000
2,603
339
4,763
2,000
2,603
339
2,500
2,016
903
535
3,513
6,192
9,705
5,954
10. FIXED ASSETS
The congregation owns the Church premises situated at Mullagharn Road, Gillygooley, Omagh, Co Tyrone and the
associated fixtures, fittingsi plant and machinery. These have an insurance value of £440,859.
11. INVESTMENTS
The congregation has the following investments. Amounts are shown at market valuation.
2024
2023
General Investment Fund
30.524
27,171
30.524
27,171
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
12. FUND BALANCES
Balance
at start
Surplus /
(Deficit)
Balance
at end
Fund
Receipt5 Payments
Transfers
Unrestrlcted Funds
General
64,831
37,967
118,4101
19,557
1182}
84,206
64,831
37.967
118,4101
19,557
11821
84,206
Restricted Funds
Property
M ission and charity
Other
Organisational
67,027
7,064
4,487
16,1921
14,6691
872
11821
67,899
182
67,027
11,551
{10,8611
690
182
67,899
Endowrnent Funds
Endowment
Total
131,858
49,518
129,2711
20,247
152,105
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