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Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2025
Reglstered Chaylty in Northern Ireland INIC1056071

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December
202S including a Statement of Assets and Liabilities a5 at that date.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE D￿AlLs
Gillygooley congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
clo Mr Raymond Smyth. 82A Gillygooley Road, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT78 SPX
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..
Rev Jane 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 Srnyth
Mrs Dorothy King
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Mr Jonathan Ruddell Ifor Ruddell and Company)
16 Church Street, Dungannon, Co Tyrone, BT716AB
8ANKERS
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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STRU￿uRE AND MANAGEMENT
The Kirk Se55ion
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
Congregational Committee the temporal affairs of the congregation including administering 311 funds
and property belonging to the congregation. Member5 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 prop05e. Speak and exercise equal vote5 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 offiLe of the eldership in the congregation a person must be a voting member and
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 Chvrch 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 con8regations assigned to it by the General Assembly, ministers who have retired from
active duty and an elder appointed by the Kirk Se55ion of the congregation.

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The General Assembly
The General Assembly 15 the supreme court of the Church, representing in one body the whole Church
and acting as It5 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 A55embly 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, a5 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 GSllygooley Presbyterian Church. Omagh, we seek:
To worship God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit;
To reconcile our multiple identitie5 Wlth our Presbyterian traditiorts:
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 OBJEcfivES
The congregation meets for worship at IO'.00am 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 October. New communicant members are received on
profession of faith on Easter Sunday. The Sacrament of Baptism is administered through the year.
Marria8e 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 children. The Sunday School children also participate in a children's talk Inormally a Bible storyl
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 etcl- 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.
p￿paratIOn for Membership
Classes are held by the minister in the month of February. The COLtrse includes topics such as: the
history, governance, central teachings and sacraments of the Presbyterian Church. The privileges
and responsibilities of membership of todarfs church are discussed and those who proceed to
membership come before the Kirk Session and are invited to profe55 their faith in public at a Church
service (normally Easter Sunday).

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Presbyterian Women {shared with Trinity Omagh Congiegation)
The 8roup 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 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.
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 15 an essential part of congregational life and each Sunday there is a printed order of
service that includes prayer topics for the 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 3 infants and 2
young people received into the membership on profession of faith on Easter Sunday. There was I
marriage servi￿ and i fltneral service.
At 31 December 2025 there were 163 communicant members and 80 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 contart the minister as need
arises.

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Misslon and outrea¢h
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 provide5 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, a55lSt with the running costs of Union Theological College,
the Church's training college for mlnistry 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 Projert 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 strurtures of the
chLtrch.
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 25 children and young people were involved in the Sunday School and Youth Bible Class.
6 women attended Presbyterian Women.
Volunteers
The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who glve 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 meet5 the public benefit requirement by providing benefit to its
member5 and the general public by making known the Christian Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ through
the advantement 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 standard5 (the Westminster
Confession of Faith and the Shorter and Larger Catechismsl 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 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 prlvate benefit flowlng 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 this purpose are
members, their families, other individuals that the Presbyterian Church in Ireland is in direct and indirect
contact with, the community in which pastoral services are provided and other communities throughout
Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland. and worldwide which benefit from our engagement with and
support for both Christian and other secular organisations, charities and individual members of the
public.
The Kirk Session has had regard to the Charity Commissions Public benefit requirement statutory
guidance.

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {cont'dl
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill
Offering. There were 80 contributors during the year 12024.. 751 donating a total of £28,890 12024..
£27,413).
Total income of the congregation during the year was £52,615 compared to £49,518 in the previous
vear.
Total expenditure decreased from £29,271 to £26,124 in the current year.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONSIBIUTIES
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements of the
congregation in accordance with applicable law and generally a¢￿pted accounting practice.
A5 the congregation's total income does not exceed £250,000, the Trustees have elected under Section
64131 of the Charities Act (Northern Irelandl 2008 to prepare a Receipt5 and Payment Account and a
Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and
explain the congregation's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time its financial
position. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the congregation and hence for taking
reasonable step5 for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irreglflarities.
Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on
and signed on its behalf by:
Rev Jane Nelson
Mr Ray
ond Smyth
Miss Rosemary ng
Date:
Date:
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF GILLYGOOLEY CONGREGATION OF THE
pRE5B￿ERIAN CHURCH IN IREL4ND
I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025, which
comprise the statement ol financial activities (receipt5 and payment5 account), statement of a55ets 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 64131 of the Charitie5 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 6519llbl of the Charities Act,. and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Bas15 of Independent Examiner's Report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and mv
examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
for Northern Ireland under section 6519llbl of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of
the accounting records kept by the charity and a compari50n 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 matter5 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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Independent Examlner's Statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respett of the matters111 to141 listed above
and, in connection with following the Direttions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland: I have
found no matters th3t require drawing to your attention.
Name: Jonathan Ruddell IRuddell & Company)
Relevant professional qualification: FCA
Address: 16 Church Street, Dungannon, Co Tyrone. BT716AB
Date:
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY (Receipts and Payments Account)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
Note
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restrlcted
Fund5
Endowment
Funds
Total
2025
Totsl
2024
Re¢elpts
Donations and legacie5
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investment Income
Other
39,246
11,965
51,211
48,018
1,284
120
1,284
120
1,419
81
Total recelpts
40,650
11,965
52,615
49,518
Paymeftts
Ratsing funds
Charitable activitie5
Other
13801
113,4121
15,4391
13801
118,2031
17,5411
13791
119,1871
19,7051
14,7911
12,1021
Totsl payments
119,2311
16,8931
126,1241
129,2711
Net receiptsl{paymentsl
Transfers between funds
21.419
1341
5,072
34
26,491
20,247
Net movement in funds
Funds brought forwar¢J
21.385
84,206
5,106
67,899
26,491
152,105
20,247
131,858
Funds Carried forward
12
105,591
73,005
178,596
152,105
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STATEMENT OF ASs￿s AND LIABILITIES
As at 31 December 2025
UnrestrScted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Endowment Total Funds
Funds
2025
Total Funds
2024
Funds Reconclllatlon
Bank and Cash at start of year
Net movement in funds
84,206
21,385
67,899
5,106
152.105
26,491
131,858
20,247
Bank and Cash at end of year
105,591
73,￿5
178,596
152,105
Bank & Cash Balances
Bank Deposit Accounts
Bank Current Accounts
Cash in Hand
33.370
145,166
60
33,002
117,103
178,596
152,105
Other Assets
Fixed Assets- Note 10
Investments- Note 11
29,212
30,524
29,212
30,524
Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on
and signed on its behalf by-
Rev Jane Nelson
MrRa
mond Smyth
Miss Rosem
King
Date:
Date:
Date..
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
For the year ended 31 December 2025
ACCOUNTSNG POLICIES
BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As the total income of the congregatlon Is less than £250,(X)O the congregatlon have elerted in accordance with
the provisions in The Charities (Accounts and Reports Regulations INorthern Irelandl 2015 to prepare its accounts
on a receipts and payments basis.
FUND ACCOUNTING
Endowment funds are funds, the capital of which mLtst be retained either permanently or at the con8reg3tion's
discretlon,. the income derived from the endowment is to be used either as restricted or unrestricted income
funds dependiftg upon the purpose for which the endowment was established in the first place.
Restricted funds comprise (al income from endowments which is to be expended only on the restritted 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 15 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 ANO LEGACIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrirted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Recorded giving
Loose collections
Donations and Gifts
Gift aid
32,165
260
Ic
6,721
10,628
42.793
40.884
154
i(y)
8,058
1,337
6,980
39,246
11,965
51,211
48,018
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (conVd}
For the year ended 31 Deomber 2025
CHARITABLE A￿1VITIEs
Unrestrlrted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Fundraising events
OTHER TRADING A￿1VITIEs
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Totsl
2025
Total
2024
Other
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unre5trlcted
Funds
Re5trirted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Deposit interest
General Investment Fund
540
744
$40
744
697
722
1,284
1,284
1,419
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Icont'dl
For the year ended 310ecember 2025
OTHER INCOME
Unrèstricted
Funds
Restrlrted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Presbyterian Herald & Wider World
120
120
81
120
120
81
RAISING FUNDS
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
FWO envelopes
380
380
379
380
379
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2015
Total
2024
General A55embly assessments
Presbytery fees
Ministry and support staff costs
Congregational running expenses
DonatTrons to missions and charities
Governance costs
3,467
3,467
288
1.293
7.944
4.791
420
2,923
256
2,889
8,030
4,669
420
1,293
7,944
4,791
420
13,412
4,791
18,203
19.187
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (¢onVdl
Forthe year ended 31 December 2025
OTHER EXPENDITURE
Unrestrl¢ted
Funds
Restrl¢ted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Property and malntenance costs
Purchase of equipfnent
Manse Repairs sha
Garden and tree planting
5,439
1,892
7,331
4,763
210
210
2,603
339
5,439
2,102
7,541
9,705
10. FIXED ASSETS
The congre8atlon owns the Church premises situète(l at Mullagharn Road, Glllygooley, Omagh. Co Tyrone and the
associated fixtures, fittings, plant an¢J machinery. These have an insurance value of £534,941.
11. INVESTMENTS
The congregation has the following investments. Amount5 are shown at market valuation.
202S
2024
General Investment Fund
29,212
30,524
29,212
30,524
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NOTES TO THE Accoufrifs {conYdl
For the year ended 31 December 2025
IZ. FUND BALANCES
Balance
at stsrt
Surplus I
IDefi¢lt}
Balan¢e
tend
Fund
Receipts Payments
Transfers
Unrestrlcted Funds
General
84,206
40,650
119,2311
21,419
1341
105,591
84,206
40.650
119,2311
21,419
1341
105,591
Restrlrtèd Funds
Propertv
Mission and charity
67,899
7,208
4,757
12,1021
14,7911
5,106
1341
73,005
34
67.899
11,965
16,8931
5,072
34
73,005
Endowment Funds
Endowment
Total
152,105
52,615
126,1241
26,491
178,596
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