an URNEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 Registered Charity in Northern Ireland (NIC105609)
an URNEY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT TheTrustees present their Annual Reportand Financial Ststements for the year ended 31 December 2025 including a Ststement of Assets and Liabilities as at that date. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Urney Congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland C/0 Norman Mcmullan 80 Orchard Road, Strabane, Co Tyrone, BT82 9QT Registered Charity in Northern Ireland INIC1056091 CHARITY TRUSTEES The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were: Rev Gaston Iconvenorl Mr. Norman Mcmullan Miss Rosemary Craig BEM Mr. Mervyn Buchanan PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS Minister in charge- Clerk of Session: Mr Norman Mcmullan Treasurer: MrThomas Martin Rev Gaston {Convenorl INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Hamill Mcllwaine Chartered Accountants 28-30 Old Mounffield Road Omagh BT79 7BJ
an URNEY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {cont'd) BANKERS Danske Bank PO Box 183 Donegal Square West Belfast BTI 6JS SOLICITORS Babington Solicitors 74 Railway Street Strabane BT82 8EQ
an URNEY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {cont'd) STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT The Kirk Session The charity trustees of the congregation are the members of its Kirk Session. Under the congregation's governing documenL 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 congregatlon 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 ha5 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 congregations. All members are entitled to propose, speak and exercise equal votes at meeting5, except that the Moderator, the minister in active duty in the congregation. has no deliberative but only a casting vote. Ststed meetings of the Kirk session are held before each Communion Service131, before each committee meeting and whenever a meeting is required. 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 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 obtsin two-thirds of those who vote. Presbytery Under the Presbyterian Church in Ireland form of governance the corporate oversight of 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. Urney Presbyterian Church has been asslgned 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. minsters who have retired from active duty and an elder appointed by the Kirk Session of each congregation.
an URNEY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {cont'd} The General Assembly The General Assembly is the supreme court of the Church, representing in one body the whole Church and acting as its supreme legislative, administration and judicial authority. in dealing with all matters brought before it. The General Assembly is normally constituted during the first week in June for worship and to conduct its business. At the end of business it is dissolved. The membership of the General Assembly consists mainly of the active ministers of each congregation, retired minsters and a representative elder appointed by the Kirk Session of each congregation. DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE The charitable purpose of the congregation is the advancement of religion. Urney 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 its members to play their part in fulfilling God's mission to our world. The congregations mission purposes are summed up in our Mission Ststement is: Urne Presb erian Church Misslon Statement We are the church on the hill, called to Share the Good Nev of our Saviour Jesus Chris¢ crucif led on a hill outside a city wall, risen and reigning in glory. We are the church on the hill, a family of Go5 people called to live out God's Word as we: Love one another Pray for one another Bear one anotherfs burdens Encourage one another And forgive one another. We are the church on the hill, called to build bridges to our community and our world: In art and creativity In crafts and friendship In gardening and sharing the gifts of beauty and life we see around us In caring for the needy- in feeding the hungry; in welcoming the stranger. We are the church on the hill, called to be a witness for ChrisL a light to shine for Him and to ]nt others to Him.
an URNEY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {cont'd) ACTivfTIES AND OBJECTIVES The congregation meets for worship every Sunday at 12.00 noon with visitors often joining us for the Service especially at Baptisms and at Harvest. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper is observed In January and september 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. The congregation holds a fortnightly Bible study meeting jointly with the congregation of Second Castlederg. Other activities that meet in the Church Hall are the Sunday sch11. Urney Crafters and the 2 O'clock club (both handcraft groupsllAII Weekly) and Urney Gardening Club {monthlyl. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Worship and prayer Sunday Worship is usually held at 12.00 Noon, but there are also joint Services with other Congregations during the year. Average attendance is between 15-25 including children and we have 8 children in our Sunday School. Sunday School meets after the Children's Talk and Hymn when the children leave the service. There are 2 leaders with the children each week and all our leaders who are eligible have been checked by Access Nl. The Sunday School children continue to be involved in our All Age Services for Youth and Children's Day in June, the Harvest Service in October and the Nativity Service on the Sunday before Christmas. The Bible Study Group comprises both members of Second Castlederg and our congregation of Urney with 10-15 people attending our fortnightly meetings for study and prayer during 2025. Both questions and Minister's comments continue to be emailed to church members and a paper copy is also made available. In 2025 the Craft Groups continued to meet on a weekly basis and the Gardening Club monthly. Support from the wider community for these organisations continues to be strong and we give thanks for the dedicated leaders.
an URNEY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PR£SBERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) An Interim Kirk Session has been formed with the help of two Elders from Second Castlederg congregation. The number of families claiming connection with the congregation 15 29 and the total number of communicant members is 60. Rev. Robert McFaul continued to act as Convener until l May 2026 when Rev Gaston took over the role. Pastoral care In the absence of a full-time Minister pastoral care is provided by the Convener of the Vacancy who has been appointed by Presbytery. He endeavours to visit any member of the congregation who is unable to attend church due to sickness or age and those who are unable to attend Communion can receive Home Communion on request. Members who are in h05Pital are visited as often as possible and anyone who has been bereaved is supported through frequent visits and prayer. Mission and outreach Contributions to our United Appeal for Mission that supports many individual ministries and projects at home and overseas raised £1,142.50 just short of our Target of Honour which in 2025 was £1.555.33, but the full target was paid. The 2025 World Development Appeal, Church members donated £62.50 to the World Development Appeal. The Presbyterian Children's Society is all about changing lives in a positive way, but the Society relies on individuals and congregation5 to give and to make this change a reality. On average we each give less than the c05t of a packet of cereal, but the Society provides grants of at least £1,000 per person per year and is helping around 400 families and 700 children. In 2025 donations toward5 the work of the Children's Society came to £271.25. The annual collection for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal came to £148. Presbytery The congregation wa5 represented at the regular meetings of Presbytery by our minister and one of the elders. This provides an important link beeen the congregation5 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. The Assembly returned to its usual month for meeting and the Minister and an Elder from the congregation were able to attend.
an URNEY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) Sunday School Sunday School meets after the Children's Talk and Hymn when the children leave the service and meet in the Church Hall. There were 8 children attending in 2025 with one leader, parent and some of the young people who became full members helping. Our Children's Day Service was based on the story of the Good Samaritan with all the Sunday School children tsking part. They were then given their prizes, including the older children who were each given a Bible. There was also Sunday School Trip to the bowling alley. The children and church members supported the Sunday School Smartie Box Appeal, raising £346. Urney Ladies WhatsApp Group An Urney Ladies WhatsApp Group was created at the stsrt of lockdown for the women of the church to keep in touch. The main benefits of the group were the support the members gave each other and a means to let everyone know what was going on within the church. This has been continued throu8hout the year. Urney Folk WhatsApp Group An Urney Folk WhatsApp Group was created as a means to let everyone know what was going on within the Church. This has been continued throughout the year. Urne Crafters and The 2 O'clock Club Urn Craft Clubs The dedicated Urney Crafters meet at 10.30a.m. on Wednesdays. They enjoyed fellowship together sharing their knowledge of various crafts and planning activities. They continued with their Crafty Ladies WhatsApp Group, with crafting ideas and craic flying back and forth. The 2 O'clock Club joined the Urney Crafters each Wednesday from 2-4pm wtth an average of 15 attending. These ladies enjoyed a social time together, having a bit of craic and a cup of tea while doing various crafts for themselves and others. Urney Gardening Club Urney Gardening Club meets in the Church Hall on the last Wednesday of the month from 3.00- 5.00pm. The membership attending was made up of church member5 and many from the surrounding areas. The club has many keen, knowledgeable gardeners and also those who enjoy the social aspect of the club. It ha5 a membership of over 50. Throughout the year we had variou5 Speakers. There were other various visits to other local gardens and a overnight trip to various gardens and garden centres in County Down.
an URNEY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) Volunteers The Trustees are indebted to all of those who dedicated their time and gladly use their gifts and abilities to serve God and be 3 ble55ing to each other and this community. In being so generous with their lives, our work and witness continues to be mainta ined. PUBLIC BENEFrr 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 l¢xal 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 3cce5S i s made known through the use of noticeboards, printed material, press advertisement, websites, and social media or in other ways. The benefits are demonstrated through regular evaluation of the services and informal and ad-hoc 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 beneficiarie5 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.
an URNEY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Icont'd) FINANCIAL REVIEW The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill Offering which totaled £10,840 in 2025 {£13,065 in 20241. Total income for 2025 was £31,206 (£32,894 in 20241. Totsl expenditure increased from £24,907 to £28,164 in the year. STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILMES The Trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial ststements of the congregation in accordance with applicable law and generally accepted accounting practice. As the congregations total income does not exceed £250,000, the Trustees have elected under Section 64131 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 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 steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on 28th May 2026 and signed on its behalf by Mr Norman Mcmullan Rev Gaston
an INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF URNEY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND We report on the accounts of Urney Presbyterian Church for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out on pages 11-17. Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner As the charitvs trustee5 you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland} 2008. It is our responsibility to: Examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charites Act Follow the procedures laid down in the general Direction given bythe Commi55ion under section 65{9)Ibl of the Charities Act State whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinerfs report We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charites Act and our examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. Our 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 you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to believe: l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charites Art 4. Thatthere is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examinerfs statement We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters {1) to (4) listed above and in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for No rn Ir found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Chartered Accountants 28-30 Old Mounffield Road Omagh. Co. Tyrone BT79 7BJ io
an URNEY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2025 Note Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Receipts Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading Activities Investment Income Other 13.888 5,214 19,102 346 iio 1,084 10.564 22.005 138 iio 1,027 9,614 loo 439 io 645 10,564 14.427 16.779 31,206 32,894 Sale of fixed assets Loan Received Total Recelpts 14,427 16.779 31,206 32,894 Payments Raising funds Charitable activities Other 11,949 5,932 10,243 17,881 10,283 16,174 8,733 11,989 16.175 28,164 24,907 Purchase of fixed assets Loan Repayment Total Payments 11,989 16,175 28,164 24,907 Net receipts / Ipaymentsl Transfer5 betsveen funds 2,438 13991 604 399 3,042 7,987 Net movement in funds Funds brought forward 2,039 36,097 1,003 62,125 3,042 98.222 7,987 90,235 Funds carried forward 12 38.136 63,128 101,264 98,222 li
an URNEY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OFTHE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILrriES As at 31 December 2025 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Funds Reconciliation Bank and Cash at start of year Net movement in funds 36,097 2.039 62.125 1,003 98,222 3,042 90,235 7,987 Bank and Cash at end of year 38,136 63,128 101,264 98,222 Bank & Cash Balances Bank Current Accounts Cash 100.955 309 98,222 101,264 98,222 Other Assets Fixed Assets- Note 10 Investments - Note 11 29,786 31,124 29,786 31,124 Liabilities Loans Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on 28th May 2026 and signed on its behalf by: drh-- rqcAakn Mr Norman Mcmullan Rev Gaston 12
an URNEY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRE5BYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 31 December 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS As the total income of the congregation is less than £250.0 the congregation have elected in accordance with the provisions in The Charities Accounts and Reports Re8ulations {Northern Ireland) 2015 to prepare its accounts on a receipts and payments basis. The congregation has revIevd the basis on which it prepares its accounts and in order thatthese are prepared on a strict receipts and payments basis it has eliminated from its fund balances any funds which are not held in bank or cash balances. Any other funds which the congregation holds, in particular investments, are disclosed on the Ststement of Assets and Liabilities. FUND ACCOUNTING Endowment funds are funds, the capital of which must be retained either permanently or at the congregation's discretion,. the income derived from the endovllnent is to be used either as restricted or unrestricted income fund5 depending upon the purpose for which the endowment was estsblished in the first place. Restricted funds comprise {a) income from endowments which is to be expended only on the restricted purposes intended by the donor and {b) 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 bas1S. 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 fLrture. 13
an URNEY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OFTHE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 31 December 2025 DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Unrestrlcted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Freewill offerings {inc loose collections) Donations and gift5 Gift Aid Legacies and bequest 11,240 500 2,148 3.065 1,308 841 14.305 1,808 2,989 16,626 2,070 3,309 13,888 5,214 19,102 22,005 CHARrrABLE AcrwmES Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Fees from weddlngs and funerals Fundraising events 346 346 138 346 346 138 OTHER TRADING ACTivrfiES Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Letting of land and wayleaves Trading income Ic io iio iio loo io iio iio 14
an URNEY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OFTHE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (convd) 31 December 2025 INVESTMENT INCOME Unrestrirted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Deposit interest General Investment Fund 185 254 141 504 326 758 214 813 439 645 1,084 1,027 OTHER INCOME Unrestricted Funds Restrlcted Endowment Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Organisational income Presbyterian Heralds 10,564 10,564 9,614 10,564 10,564 9,614 RAISING FUNDS Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Fundraising events 15
an URNEY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd) 31 December 2025 CHARrrABLE ACTWMES Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 General AmblY Assessments Presbytery fees Ministry and support staff costs Congregational running expenses Donations to Missions and charities Governance costs 671 164 671 164 1.121 146 10,324 3,856 2,076 14,180 2,076 11,355 2,592 790 790 960 11,949 5,932 17,881 16,174 OTHER EXpENDuRE Unrestrlcted Funds Restrlrted Endowment Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Presbyterian Heralds Organisational expenditure 40 40 10.243 40 8,693 10,243 10.243 10,283 8,733 10. FIXED ASSETS The congregation owns the Church premises situated at Urney. Castlederg and the a550ciated fixtures. fittings, plant and machinery. These have an approximate insurance value of £1,590,000. 16
an URNEY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {conVd) 31 December 2025 11. INVESTMENTS The congregation has the following investments. Amounts are shown at market valuation. 2025 2024 General Investment Fund 29,786 31.124 29,786 31,124 12. FUND BALANCES Fund Balance at start Reipts Payment Surplus / Trdnsfer (Defiat) Balance at end Unrestricted Funds General Fund 36,097 14.427 {11,989} 2,438 13991 38,136 36,097 14,427 111.9891 2,438 {399} 38,136 Restricted Funds Property Fund Missions Fund Periodicals Sunday school Organisational 57,509 3,501 13,727) 1,638 12,0371 626 1391 450 11301 10,564 110,2421 (226) (3991 587 320 322 57.283 399 695 654 4,496 334 4,174 62,125 16,779 {16,175) 604 399 63,128 Endowment Funds General Investment Fund Totsl 98,222 31,206 {28,164) 3,042 101,264 17