an SECOND CASTLEDERG CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 Registered Charity in Northem Ireland (NIC105610)
Presbyter an SECOND CAsfLEDERG PRES8YfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT The Trustees presenttheirAnnual Report and Financial Statementsforthe year ended 31 December 2025 including a Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at that date. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTrATIVE DAlLs Second Castlederg Congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 55 Strabane Road, Castleder& Co Tyrone, BT817HZ Registered Charity in Northern Ireland INIC1056101 CHARITY TRusfEES The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were.. Rev Robert McFaul Mr Mervyn Buchanan Miss Rosemary Craig BEM M r Alex Fletcher Mr Bert Huey Mr Jack Mitchell MrsJean Mcmullan Mrs Pearl Quigley Mr David Thompson Miss Sandra Thompson Mrs Daphne Watt PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARER5 Minister in charge: Clerk of Session: Treasurer: Rev Robert McFaul Mr BertHuey Mi$5 Doreen Mccain
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an SECOND CAsfLEDERG PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PREsBERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT Icont'd) STRucfuRE 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 seeks to further the contribution of the Church to Christian witness and service in the loeal 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 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. Stated meetings of the Kirk session are held in January, March, May, September and November and as 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 th05e proposed to be called to the office can be either by the eongregation 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 corpordte oversight of a ongregation 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 I reland. Second Castlederg 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. minster5 who have retired from active duty and an elder appointed by the Kirk Session of each congregation.
Presbyter an SECOND CASTLEDERG pREsBER1AN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) The General Assembly The General A55embly is the supreme court of the Church, representing in one bodythe whole Church and acting as its supreme legislative, adrninistration 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 cond uct its business. At the end of busines5 It is dissolved. The membership of the General Assembly consists mainly of the aetive ministers of each congregation, retired minster5 and a representative elder appointed by the Kirk Session of each congregation. DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE Second Castlederg Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The Presbyterian Church in I reland, 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 staternent is.. Second Castleder Mission Statement We are the church at the heart of the town, called by God to have a heart for Him, a heart for each other and for our community and our world. A heartfor God: In worship; in praying together,. in studying and reading His Word in the Bible; in learning together in Sunday School- in using our time and our gifts to serve Christ and other5. A heartfor each other: In welcome; in friendship: in our laughing together and our weeping together,- a heart for each other as we encourage one another- bear one anotherfs burdens; pray forone another- forgive one another and love one another. A heartfor our comrnunitw. As in GB we seek, serve and follow Christ together; as in BB we make it our aim to be sure and steadfast; In the fellowship and friendship of bowls- In the sharing of good news in Holiday Bible Club,. In our invitation to all in the Castlederg community to join us for hospitality, warmth and friendship in our Friendship Club; A heart for our community as we hear Chrisvs call to love our neighbour as we value our own life.
Presbyter an SECOND CAsfLEDERG PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE pRE5BERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEE5 ANNUAL REPORT {conVd) A heartfor God's world: In PW as women meet to pray. to encourage and support mission at home and overseas,. in our support for Tear Fund. Mission in Cambodia, United Appeal Projects, Operation Christma5 Child; in giving to the Presbyterian Children's Society, World Development, Moderatorfs Special Appeals and the many personal opportunities to give and to care that Christ shares with us daily. We are the church at the heart of the town, challenged to keep the Lord ?t the heart of all we are and ever hope to be. AcfiviTIES AND OBJEcfivE5 In July 2025, the time of our Service of Worship changed from 10.30 am to 10.00am, following our new Linkage with Drumquin Presbyterian Church. The congregation meets for worship every Sunday at 10.OOa.m. with visitors often joining us for the Service especially at Baptisms and at Harvest. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper 15 observed in January, April 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 tongregation holds a fortnightly Bible study meeting and has a wide rdnge of organisations including Sunday School Girls, Brigade Boy5, Brigade Holiday Bible Club Bowling Club Friendship Club Presbyterian Women ACHIEVEMENTSAND PERFORMANCE Worship and prayer The church choir leads the praise along with our dedicated organist and they have been involved in preparing special music for Harvest and Christmas and the annual PW SeNice. Members of the congregation led the Christmas Carol SeNice and the Sunday School led the Nativity Service on a Sunday before Christmas. During the year, the congregation gathers for tea/coffee on the first Sunday of the month after the morning Service, provided by different teams of volunteers and this has not only proved popular, but also gives another opportunity to strengthen fellowship and friendships in our Church Family. Collecting the Offering during the Service is an opportunity to create different team5 of collectors on Sundays involving a wide range of members of all ages. The congregation now has a Facebook page and work is underway to create a website as well, providing opportunities to engage with our Church members and community.
an SECOND CASTLEDERG PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfEFUAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT {conYd) The Bible Study Group comprises both member5 of Second Castlederg and our linked congregation of Urney (until June 20251 with 10-15 people attendingourfortnightly meetings for Bible study ond prayer and every third meeting being held in Urney Church Hall. In June, a new linkage was formed and members of Drumquin preSberlan Church began tojoin our fortnightly meetings, which are now held alternately in each church. During 2025, we completed a series of six studies called "Our Loving Fatherf,, which was followed by a series before Easter on "Characters Around the Cros. We then commenced a 12-part series on "Old Testament Characters" with our study before Christmas being a Christmas Special. The group continues to be led by our Minister Emeritus and both the study questions and his comments continue to be emailed to members of both churches, and a paper copy is also made available in each church. Our Sunday Morning PrayerTime is held before the Service each week. Here. we remember those who are ill or bereaved, and we pray for our current vacancy and the appointment of 3 new Minister as well as for significant national or world-wide issues. Sunday School continues to meet during the Service and crèche continues to accommodate younger families. The Sacrament of Baptism welcomes children into our Church family and in 2025 three children were baptised. We also met to give thanks forthe lives of three of our members who died during the year. As of 31 December 2025 there were 312 communicant members and 194 families connected with the congregation. Pastoral care When we have a Minister in post, he vi5itS the sick and housebound on a regular basis and brings Home Communion to those who are unable to attend Sunday Worship. Members of Kirk Session have Elderfs Districts and visit Church members several times in the year. In the ?bsence of a Minister. it has not been possible to be involved in the monthly Services in a local Nursing Home. Pastoral visiting continues with the help of the Vacancy Convener and on occasions by the Minister Emeritus. Mission and outreach At a local level, the congregation has a wide-ranging mission and ministry to the Castlederg community. Mission happens in many ways in our congregation. In our Youth Organisation5 we reach out to young people from the area, sharing the message of the Bible with those who have a link with their local church and those who have none. Mission is also about serving and many of our members serve in local groups and eommittees that benefit the community in practical ways.
Presbyter an SECOND CAsfLEDERG PRESBITERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRuEEs ANNUAL REPORT (conyd) We are aware of the increasing problem of loneliness among people in the local community, and this is now exacerbated by the increasing cost of living, requiring people to choose between 'heating and eating,. As a way of reaching out to all in the local community. our church has a 'Friendship Group,, providing a friendly face and a snaek in a warm and welcoming environment. In another effort to make a difference, for our Harvest Festival celebrations in October 2025, we asked our members to bring items that could be donated to a Foodbank, and these were used for decorating the church instead of the usual floral arrangements. Three car-loads of food were taken to a local foodbank for distribution in the community. Contributions to our United Appeal for Mission that supports many individual ministries and project5 at home and overseas raised £7,524, exceeding ourTarget of Honour which in 2025 was £5,999. The 2025 World Development Appeal, "Htves of Hope. Working Together for a BetterTomorroMI'. focussed on people in Honduras struggling with poverty and hunger . Along with OCDIH-the Christian Organisation for Integral Development of Honduras - the World Development Appeal will help train wornen in beekeeping, helping to produce and rnarket the honey. The Appeal also aimed to supply the necessary funds to 5UPPOrt Tearfund projects in Ethiopia lineluding Tearfund Ireland), India, Pakistan, Mozambique and the DRC. alongside other Christian Aid projects in Kenya, the Dominican Republic and in Zimbabwe. Our church members donated £1275 to the 2025 World Development Appeal. The Presbyterian Children's Sooety Is all about changing lives in a positive way, but the Society relies on individuals and congregations to give and to make this change a reality. On average we each give less than the cost of a packet of cereal. but the Society provides grants of at least £lO()J per person per year and is helping around 400 families and 700 children. In 2025, donations towards the work of the Children's Society came to £706. The Church Committee is divided into several sub-committees, including Finance, Property, Health & Safety, Technology and Communications, Catering and Fund-raising & Events. During 2025, the Fund-raising and Events Comrnittee organised some events to raise funds: our Soup and Sandwich Lunch raised £610 for Tearfund,. a coffee morning raised £2230 for the Cancer Fund for Children INII,- catering for the public on the day of the Black Saturday parade in Castlederg raised £3361 for Church Funds. The annual collection for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal at the Remembrance SeNice in November raised £236.
Presbyter an SECOND CASTLEDERG pREsBER1AN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE pREsBERlAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) Overseas. the COngretIon supports the missionary work of Khmer Sthool of Language (K) Mercy Projert in Cambodia, through the sale of used clothing and in 2025 this raised £670. We are grateful for the amo(Jnt raised but we acknowledge that the support from the COngretion has Severely dwindled and the amount received for the clothes has also been slightty reduced, so the combination of both left us sending a much smaller donation to the project than in previous years. 10(Y/ts of the money we send is used to assist ehildren and young people who fa Significant hardship. The project dirertor allocates the moneyto those most in need at the time. In 2025 we were able to support one year of edUtIOn for one teenage girl in her final year of high school Iyear 121. This student is grateful for the financial support which enables her to finish her high school education and we trust she will attain the necessary grades to continue to unrversity next year. Holida Bible Club 2025 Our annual Holiday Bible Club was held in July 2025 over three evenings. This ehurch outreach invited all primary school age child ren from our thurch and in the lotal comrnunity. 27 children came along. This year the children learnt about Moses. The programme included Bible stories, quizzes, memory verses, songs, games and a craft. The craft related to the story the children had learnt that evening. Presb erian Women pw 2025 Our PW encourages women in their Christian life and invites them to know God's presence as they meet in fellowship and love. In PW we seek, through the Grace of God, to be a blessing in our homes. our church, our community and in the wider world. Our PW group, to which all ladies from our congregation are invited, usually rnet on the third Monday evening of each month from October to April. Between 12 and 14 norrnally attended. The PW Committee organi5ed a programme of worship, reflective devotions and guest speakers. We followed the PW theme for 2024/2025, "Entrusted" from the Inspirational book produeed by the PW Panel at Assembly Buildings in Belfast. Our monthly programme from Januaryto April 2025 intluded.. A school teacher who spoke about "Passing on the baton of faith- Ministerfs wife who spoke about herjourney of faith Craft evening and watching videos on PW Mission Fund: Home and Overseas PW project5 "Sewing through life" Ministerfs wife
Presbyter an SECOND CAsfLEDERG PRES8ERlAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEE5 ANNUAL REPORT {conVd) In February and October 2025 representatives from the group attended the PW Link meetings for the Omagh Presbytery. In March 2025 three ladies attended the Annual PW Rally which was held in Ardstraw Presbyterian Church. Derg Parish Church celebrated their 80th Anniversary in March 2025 and this was attended by three ladies. Our annual PW service was also held in February 2025. Ourguest speakerwas Mrs Rosie Kennedy, wife of the Minister of Enni5killen Presbyterian Church, who had previously served with her husband as a Global Mission Worker in Romania. In July the congregotions of Second Castlederg and Drumquin were given approval to form a new linkage. It was decided that both Second Castlederg and Drumquin Pws would amalgamate to become one PW group, The joint PW Committee5 met twice to discuss the way forward together and plan a programme. It was decided that during the first year of the amalgamation we would plan to get to know each other in fellowship. Our meetings would be on the second Monday evening each month and we would alternate our meetings between both church halls. In October 2025 we had our first joint meeting together. Our programme for the rest ofthe year included: Speaker from Northern Ireland Prison Fellowship Craft night and watching a video from Living Waters Ministries, Adopt-A-Child Christmas night with games, Christmas Carols and supper. Since 2019, the ladies of Second Castlederg PW group have sponsored a child through the Living Water MinistriesAdopt- A- Child charity. The child we sponsor is from Guatamala. The money we send to this organisation contributes towards the cost of providing nutritional meals, and dental, medical and pastoral care for the child. The ladies write to the child, regularly also sending Christmas, Birthday and Easter cards to show our encouragement, support and Christian love. Many of the ladies who attend our meetings subscribe to-lnspire" The PW magazine which is published quarterly. In September and October 2025, the PW ladies, Other members of our congregation, Urney congregation and Community collected items for our annual shoe box appeal for the charity, Samaritan's Purse. 34 boxe5 were filled and collected. The shoe boxes, containing suitable items for children of varying ages, were subsequently sent to children in poorer parts of the world. These boxes brought joy, hope and Christian love to these children who have so little.
Presbyter an SECOND CAsfLEDERG PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {conYd) During the year ladies save, in their Mission boxes, money which is sent to PW headq uarter5 at Assembly Buildings, Belfast. This money is used to support Global Mission Workers, PW Special Home Mission Project, PW Special Overseas Mission Project, Deaconesses, and the work of PW supporting local PW groups and organising conferences. Second Castleder Girls, Bri de 2025 The aim of the Girls, Brigade, being a Christian organisation, international and interdenominational. shall be: To help girls to become followers of the Lord Jesu5 Christ and through self-control, reverence and a sense of responsibility, to find true enrichment of life. The vision is that Girls, Brigade Northern Ireland will be recognised as a dynamic, relevant. Christ- centered organi2ation, effectively reaching out to all girls to value, nurture and equip them for life. The motto is'seek, Serve and Follow Chrisv. Girls, Brigade is a worldwide, interdenominational, Christian, youth organisation, for girls aged 3 to 18 years. We meet outside school hours and offer ouryoung girls in the community an escape from the pressures of their everyday world. The company is run by offieially trained volunteers. The Girls, Brigade programme is built on four headings, Spiritual, Physical, Educational and Service. The leaders present a balanced. age-related programme sultable for the needs and interest5 of the girls, based on these four primary areas. The number of girls and leaders attending has been consistent. We have girls from our own congregation and, also a large number attend from the neighbouring churches. The company is divided into four sections. Explorers 3-7 years; Juniors 8-10 years,- Seniors 11-13 years; Brigader5 14-18 years. We meet each week from the beginning of Septemberto the end of March. We attended the annual District Parade and SeNice. We held our Parents, Evening and Display where the girls put on a varied programme of singing, dancing, choral speaking and drama. We had a pizza evening with fun, games and friendship. Awards and gifts were distributed to the girls. Six leaders attended a First Aid course and succe55fully achieved their certificates, Trainee sub-officers attended GB webinars on safeguarding and theory knowledge. They attended a formal District Training Evening and commenced practical work within the company under the guidance of an officer. The company was represented at the wreath-laying ceremony, parade and church service on Remembrance Sunday. We attended the joint Girlg Brigade and Boys, Brigade Enrolment Service. io
an SECOND CAsfLEDERG PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRuEE5 ANNUAL REPORT {conYd) Seniors had a netball competition organised by our District Executive and q ualified to compete at the GBN I final. The girls enjoyed having lots of fijn and fellowship at this event. The evening concluded with a visit to M¢Donald's. The older girls had a Christmas shopping trip to Foyleside Centre. The officers and leaders organised Christmas parties and refreshments for all sections. A welcome visit from Santa with the presents went down a treat. Explorers had worship. songs, craft, no-bake cookery, games and Stories with lots of visual aids as in big picture books, puppets and posters. The Children's Bible was used with the very young girls and colour-in-5heets, while the older Explorers followed the Biblical course set by the spiritual team of GBNI. Juniors, Seniors and Brigaders had the GBNI Scripture teaching and Bible class. These same sections enjoyed a variety of crafts, cookery. sport and brigade knowledge in the weekly programme. Seniors and Brigaders participated in group challenges, teamwork and decision making. Second Castleder ade 2025 Second Castlederg Boyg Brigade Company comes under the governance of The Northern Ireland Boys, Brigade IBBNII, which is committed to providing opportunities for boys to meet and engage in a range of fun and developmental experiences. The aim of Boys, Brigade is,'The advancement of Christ's Kingdom among boys and the promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, 5elf-respect and all that tends towards ? true Christian manliness" by helping children and young people grow in confidence, gain a Sense of belonging as part of a team, try newthings, develop new skills. discover their potential, and learn about God's love. Our Company welcomes boys from the local area and a large proportion of these are not members of our Congregation. The company is divided into three sections: Company Section, for boys aged 11- 18 years,. Juniorsection, for boys aged 8- 11 years,. Anchor Boys, for boys aged 4- 7 years. Our Boyg Brigade groups normally meet each week from September to the end of March and all boys took pa rt in the joint Girls, Brigade/Boys' Brigade enrolment seNice held in December 2025. This service was well sUPPOrted by boys and parents. In March, the Junior and Company Sections took part in the Battalion parade. The season closed at the end of March with the annual Parents, Evening and Display. in which all the boys and leaders took part. li
an SECOND CAsfLEDERG PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) All boys pay an enrolment fee of £10 at the beginning of the year and then pay a weekly subscription of £1.00. Other income came from donations made at the annual Enrolment Service and at the Parentg Night. From the income recetved, capitation fees have to be paid annually to BB Headquarters and the remainder is spent on supplies for weekly activities. transport to events and prizes for the end-of-year Parents, Evening. BB encourages boys to be conscious of the need5 of others and, in October 2025, the boys collected non-perishable food items which were used to decorate the Boyg Brigade window for the Harvest Thanksgiving seNices in the church. After the evening service, these items were delivered to a local Foodbank for distribution. In November, boys from the Junior and Company Sections took part in the wreath-laying ceremony at the war memorial during the Remembrance Day Parade in the town centre. Bo s'Bri ade Nl-Anchor Bo Our Anehor Boys started off the 2025 year with a Games Night, which the boys enjoyed. We continued through January with weekly Bible storie5, crafts and games. In February we cooked pancakes and made some lovely Valentine's gifts. The boys enjoyed working from their Ulster- Scots booklets, especially learning phrases and games and about the bagpipes and tartan. We then started to practise for our Parents Night display which is always in March. The boys worked hard and we had a great night at our display. Anehor Boys performed three ttem5, which were marching. team games and, in keeping with the Scottish theme, singing'No You Canny Throw YourGranny Off The Bus,. All boys received their badge and a gift. Anchor Boys recommenced at the end of September starting with our registration night, at which 27 boys were registered. Our weekly meetings are on Wednesday evenings, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm in our Church Hall. We hosted the Anchor Boy Fun & Games for all companies in our battalion. and both ourteams did well. We ended 2025 with an enjoyable party and all boys received a small gift. 12
Presbyter an SECOND CAsfLEDERG PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) Bo Bri ade Nl - Junior Section There were 18 boys in the 2024-25 session and 14 boys registered for the new session in September 2025. Junior Section meets on Friday evenings, from 6.30 to 7.45 pm, with the boys taking part in game5, including football. land, sea and air and team games in squads. They also had arts & craft5 and cookery, along with Bible work, including mime, Bible quizzes and word searches. As well as taking part in Registration, Remembrance Sunday wreath-laying, Enrolment Service, Battalion Parade and Display/Parents' Evening with the rest of the Company, the boys also took part in the Battalion Five-a-side football competition in the Newtownstewart Centre, at which one of our teams reached the final; two games and football nights at the Derg Valley Leisure Centre,. the Battalion Junior Quiz; St John'5 Ambulance First Aid Trdining and a Christmas Outing to the cinema. Bo Bri ade Nl- Com an Section 21 boys registered in the Company Section in September 2025, meeting on Friday evenings after Junior Section, from 7.45 to 9.15 pm. Each session begins with Bible Study and the boy5 regularly enjoy drill training, gymnastics (box work). football, volleyball and tearn games. In 2025. as well as tsking part in Registration, Remembranee Sunday wreath-laying, Enrolment Service, Battalion Parade and Display/Parents' Evening with the rest of the Companyi the boys also took part the West Ulster Battalion Company Settion Competitions in volleyball, where they won the competition, cross- country runnin& football and ten-pin bowling. They also took part in a qui2 wf(h a neighbourtng company and participated in the community-run VE Day Anniversary celebrations in the town centre. In December, they took part in the first part of a two-part session of First Aid training. The older boys of suitable age may also prepare for their Presidenys and King's badges, which are the highest awards in the Boys. Brigade. These involve commitment and perseverance as the boys complete the various elements. The Kin¢s Badge candidates must already hold a President's badge and enhance their personal development through expanding the skills, knowledge and experiences acq uired in gaining the President's badge, extend ing these to activities outside their church or BB. This gives the boys a Sense of purpose, develops a wide range of life skills outside the education system and teaches them teamwork as well as howto work individuallyto a specrfi timeframe. In 2025, three boys from our Company were awarded their King's Badges in March, while another three boys gained their Presidenys Badge. 13
Presbyter an SECOND CAsfLEDERG PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE pREsBER1AN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) Sunda School 2025 Re ort We encourage. in ourchildren, an understanding of the importance of attending Church and Sunday School, putting God first in our lives, and the importance of prayer and praising God. 32 children and young people were registered (divided into three cla55esl, six Sunday School teachers. three parent helpers and three teenage helpers. We have three leaders for each group, working alternate months. Janua June 2025 The children follow the Go Teach workbooks, studying the l AM Sayings- l am the Resurrection and the Life- l am the Way, the Truth and the Life- l am the True Vine; l am the Good Shepherd. We also celebrated special Sunday5- Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday (Communion), Mothering Sunday. As well as listening to Bible stories and completing le550ns, leaders prepared crafts and colouring page5, linked to stories and memory verses. We selected a memory verse to focus on each month, and used crafts regularly, along with games and quizzes, to make le550n5 fun. We read stories and vsed YouTube, availing of excellent story and mL(sic videos to assist teaching. I n June we had our Youth and Young People's Service; all children took part, sharing the stories and "l Am" memory verses taught in Sunday School. We presented Sunday School prizes. Younger children received Bible storybook5 and children moving to the senior classes received Bible, while the older children received a voucher. We had our barbecue after the service and donations were given to the charity, "Young Lives vs Cancerf. Mr Whippy was invited along and everyone was treated to an ice cream. In August we gave invitation5 to any new parents Wlth children of Sunday School age, to encourage and warmly invite them to join us in September. A meeting was organised in late August for Sunday School teachers, to discuss the teaching programme and activitie5 for the year ahead. Se tember- December 2025 From September until December we used the Mosaic resource. "God is Love" Joseph's Dreams-To reali5e that even when things are bad, God has a plan. Do What's Right-To rernember that we Should always do the right thing. Pharaoh's Dreams- To know that God is looking after us and will help us when we need it. Ruth- God guides people's lives so that they can look after each other. People Jesus met- Focus on the Lord's Prayer; Zacchaeus. Christmas 14
Presbyter an SECOND CAsfLEDERG PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUStEES ANNUAL REPORT Icont'd) In October, we had a Sponsored Walk, with donations going to Young Ltves v5 Cancer. Children ?150 made harvest and Christmas crafts to take home. Sunday School decorated a window in Church for the Harvest Service. A special Carol Service was organised for Sunday School children. The junior members perforrned a short script, sharing the Christmas story, and younger children dressed in costume. Older children did readings and lifted the collection, and all the children sang. We created a Parents, WhatsApp group, to communicate with parents and share photos of Sunday School activities. Second Castleder Bowlin Club The Bowling Club meets on Wednesday evenings from 8.00pm until 10.00pm from January to March and from Septemberto December. At the beginning of 2025, from January to March, we had about 18 player5 every week. but when we returned in September, some of our older members did not return due to illness or infirmity. Sixteen members registered for the season and an average of eight to ten turned up each week. Approximately half of our bowler5 were members of Second Castlederg Presbyterian Church and the rest came from the surrounding district. There was a very mixed age demographic, with four joining their parents or grandparents a5 well as a number of members of advanced age. Each adult member paid an annual fee of £20.00, and there was a £5 charge for school children. The club made a donation of £250 to Second Castlederg Presbyterian Church. Several of the younger members played in competitions at other clubs, while the older members, several of whom live a lone, enjoyed the fun and companionship of competing in thei r home club against their friends and being able to have some social contact. The club was pleased that some neuro-diverse members who took up bowls last year have continued to enjoy comingto the club and have blossomed under the care and attention of the regulars. All the members enjoyed their cup of tea and biscults, with the weekly chat and mutual support that is so important for all. 15
an SECOND CASfLEDERG PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRES8YfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRuEE5 ANNUAL REPORT (conyd) Friendshi Grou 2025 This group began in November 2024 in response to an increasing awareness of the problems of loneliness in the area. It is è drop-in get-together which runs in our Church Hall on the last Friday on every month, from 10.30am to 12.00 noon. This cross-community group is open to everyone {ladies and gents) in the community of Castlederg and District and they are invited to come along for refreshments and fun in a warm and welcoming space. There is no charge - this is not a fund- raising venture; it is, rather, a way of extending the hand of friendship to all in our community. During 2025, we had an average of 15 to 20 guests at each meeting with a total of 30 - 40 different people coming over the course ofthe year. As well as sharing food and lively conversation, we have, so far, been able to provide an item of interest eaeh month.. over the course of the year, we have had two sing-alongs with country-and- western/country-g05pel singers; talks by PSNI (Safety in the Horne) and a pharmacist IHealthy Lifestyle and Appropriate Dietary supplements}; opportunities to plant a small pot of spring flowers and to make a Christmas tree decoration,. two sessions with board games,. funny stories and poems from one of our leaders. The Friendship Group provides valuable and enjoyable contact and social inteTrction for all who come to our monthly meeting5. Volunteers None of this outreach, ministry and Service to the cornrnunity would be possible without the large number of people who volunteer to be involved in the work and witness of Second Castlederg. The Trustees recognise their commitment, their dedication and thei r willingness to share their time and abilities. We also record our gratitude to the members of the Church Committee, past and present, for their faithfulness, hard work and the multitude of ways that they make a difference through the sharing of their time and the living out of their faith. 16
Presbyter an SECOND CASfLEDERG PREs8ERlAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT (conydl PUBUC BENEFIT STATEMENT The Presbyterian Church in I reland meets the public benefit requirement by providing benefit to it5 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 Ithe 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. Publie access is made known through the use of noticeboards, printed material, press advertisement, websltes, and social media or in other ways. The benefits are demonstrated through regular evaluation of the services and informal and ad-ho¢ feedback from members, their families, and members of the public. The purpose doe5 not lead to harm. The only private benefit flowing from our purpose is related to Ministers, Missionaries. Deaconesses, Irish M ission worker5 and Lay Agents who receive benefits as a result of their holding office or employment. However, thi5 is incidental and necessary in orderto further our charitable purpose. There are no other private benefits. The beneficiarie5 Of this purpose are members, their families, other individuals with whom the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 15 in direct and indirect contact, the community in whieh pasto[ services ore 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. 17
Presbyter an SECOND CASfLEDERG PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (conVd} FINANCIAL REVIEW The congregation's main source of income is memberf contributions through the Weekly Freewill Offering which totsled £74,161 in 20251£74.003 in previous yearl. Total income for 2025 was £136,5601£144,027 in previous yearl. Total expenditure increased from £90,146 to £138,553 in the year. This included £18,462 of repair work to the church and £24,521 of repairwork and replacing the kitchen in the manse. RESERVES The Trustees of Second C35tlederg Presbyterian Church have considered the level of unrestricted reserves that it is appropriate to hold, taking account of current and ongoing commitments. It is the policy of the Trustees to hold at least six months, normal expenditure. At the year end, unrestrirted reserves were £153,207, which represents a higher level of reserves. The Trustees. however, consider it prudentto hold reserves at this level as the funding of its present activities is dependent on the ongoing f1nantial support of members. 18
Presbyter an SECOND CAsfLEDERG PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRE5BYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEE5 ANNUAL REPORT (conyd) sTATEmEr 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 accepted accounting practice. As the Congregations total income does not exceed £250,000, the Trustees have elected under 5eetion 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 irregu5arities. Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on 7 May 2026 and signed on its behalf by Daphne Watt Alex Fletcher k¥. J•-. 19
Presbyter an INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SECOND CASfLEDERG PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PREsBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND We report on the accounts of Second &stlederg Presbyterian Church for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out on pages 21- 27. Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner As the charit¢s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Irel?ndl 2008. It is our responsibility to: Examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charites Act Follow the procedure5 laid down in the gene1 Direction given by the Commission under section 6519llb} of the Charities Act State whether particular rnatters have eome to my attention. Basls 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 account5 do not accord with those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charites Act 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the a¢rountS to be reached. Independent examinerfs statement We have completed ourexamination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) to141 listed above and in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Iréland, we have found no n7atters that require drawing to your attention. HaJ?iill Mciiwaine Chartered Accountants 28-30 Old Mountfield Road Omagh, Co. Tyrone BT79 7BJ Date: g Iljl 20
an SECOND CASfLEDERG PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRES8ERlAN CHURCH IN IRELAND STATEME1 OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTY Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2025 Note Unrestricted Funds Restrirted Endowment Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Receipts Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investment Income Other 69,130 3,662 4,883 5,689 33,089 4,086 2,244 13,777 102,219 7,748 7,127 19,466 98,024 8.826 5,704 31,473 83,364 53,196 136,560 144,027 Sale of fixed assets Loan Received Total Receipts 83,364 53,196 136,560 144,027 Payments Raising funds Charitable activities Other 1,053 49,335 847 70,918 16.400 1.900 120,253 16,400 315 71,622 18.209 50.388 88,165 138.553 90,146 Purchase of fixed assets Loan Repayment 3,500 3.5CQ Total Payments 50,388 91,665 142,053 90,146 Net receipts / Ipayments) Transfers between funds 32,976 138,469) {5,4931 53,881 Net movement in funds Funds brought fOnard 32,976 120,231 {38,4691 114,859 (5,493} 235,090 53,881 181,209 Funds carried forward li 153.207 76,390 229,597 235,090 21
an SECOND CASfLEDERG pREsBER1AN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE pREsBER1AN CHURCH IN IRELAND STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES As at 31 December 2025 Unrestritted Funds Restrirted Endowment Funds Funds Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Funds Reconciliation Bank and Cash at start of year Net movement in funds 120,231 32,976 114.859 138.4691 235,090 15,4931 181,209 53,881 Bankand Cash atend of year 153,207 76,390 229,597 235,090 Bank & Cash Balances Bank Deposit Accounts Bank Current Accounts 189,156 40.441 199,330 35,760 229.597 235,090 Other Assets Fixed Assets- Note 9 Investments- Note 10 49,759 51,989 49,759 51,989 Liabilities Loans {3,5001 (3,5001 Approved by the Kirk Se55ion at a meeting on 7 May 2026 and signed on its behalf by.. Daphne Watt Alex Fletcher 22
an SECOND CASfLEDERG PRESBERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE pREsBER1AN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 31 December 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS A5 the total income of the congregation is less than £250,000 the congregation have elerted 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. The congregation has reviewed the basis on which it prepares its accounts and in orderthat these are prepared on a strirt 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 Statement 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 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 (al income from endowments which is to be expended only on the restricted purp05es intended by the donor and Ib) 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. 23
Presbyter an SECOND CAsfLEDERG PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS 310ecember 2025 DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Unrestritted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Freewill offering5 Loose collections Donations and gifts Gift Aid Legacies and bequest 58,981 577 15,180 74,161 577 13,567 13,914 74,003 667 10,088 13,266 13,567 4,342 9,572 69,130 33,089 102,219 98,024 CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES Unrestricted Funds Restrltted Endowment Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Fees from weddings and funerals Fundraising events Grants 3,662 2,098 1,988 5,760 1,988 5,537 3.289 3,662 4,086 7,748 8,826 INVESTMENT INCOME Unrestricted Funds Restrirted Funds Endowment Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Deposit interest General Investment Fund Other investment income 3,942 927 14 1,999 245 5,941 1.172 14 4,552 1,139 13 4,883 2,244 7,127 5,704 24
an SECOND CASTLEDERG pREsBER1AN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (convd) 31 December 2025 OTHER INCOME Unrestritted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Organisational incorne Periodicals and calendar5 Other income 13,617 160 13,617 160 5.689 26.605 280 4,588 5,689 5,689 13,777 19,466 31,473 RAISING FUNDS Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Fundraising events 1.053 847 1,900 315 1,053 847 1,900 315 CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 General Assembly Assessments Presbytery fees Ministry and support staff costs Congregational running expenses Donations to Missions and charities Governance costs 5.604 475 3,031 36,603 5,604 475 3,031 91,534 5,644 422 2,866 50,520 54,931 15.987 15,987 3,622 11,500 670 3,622 49,335 70,918 120,253 71,622 25
an SECOND cLEDERG pRE5BERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE PRES8ERlAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNT5 (convdl 31 December 2025 OTHER EXPENDITURE Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowrnent Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Organisational expenses Loan Interest Periodicals and colendars 16,240 16,240 17,929 160 160 280 16,400 16,4CK) 18,209 FIXED ASSETS The congregation owns the Church premises sttuated at Strabane Road, Castlederg and the associated fixtures, fittings, plant and machinery. These have an approximate insurance value of £1,553,000. The congregation also own the manse building which has an approximate insurance value of £333,000. During the 2018 yearthe congregation purchased a property for £154,000 to enable the church to expand their car parking facilitie5. During 2019 the demolition of the property took place and a car park built in its place. The work was completed at a cost of £34,406. 10. INVESTMENTS The congregation has the following investments. Amounts are shown at market valuation. 2025 2024 General Investment Fund Other investments 49,741 18 51,976 13 49,759 51,989 26
Presbyter an SECOND CAsfLEDERG pREsBERlAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF THE pREsBER1AN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (conyd) 31 December 2025 11. FUND BALANCES Fund Balance at start Receipts Payment Surplus / Transfer Balance at (Deticit) end Unrestritted Funds General Fund 120,231 83,364 150,388) 32,976 153,207 120,231 83,364 {50,3881 32,976 153,207 Restricted Funds Property Fund Missions Fund Organ Fund Sunday school Girl's Brigade Bo(s Brigade pw Bowling Club Youth Council Grants Magazines 86,551 21,823 13,251 156,189} 134,366) (13,2511 1,650 53,835 634 5,263 10,119 8,924 1,963 1,359 46 634 3,783 8,314 8,309 385 1.084 46 2.357 8,733 3,566 1.317 13,8371 (10,538} 14,1811 11,4951 1251 (1,4801 11,8051 (615} 11781 {1,400) {251 12501 1,989 160 (1,9891 1160) 114,859 53.196 191,665) {38,4691 76,390 Endowment Funds General Investment Fund Other investments Total 235,090 136,560 {142,0531 15,493) 229,597