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NEWTOWNSTEWART CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH IN IRELAND
Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland {NIC105616)

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NEWTOWNSTEWART CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
including a Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at that date.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Newtownstewart congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
43A Moyle Road
Newtownstewart
Co. Tyrone
BT78 4AP
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland {NIC1056161
CHARITY TRUSTEES
The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were
Rev JJ Boyd (Appointed l January 2024)
RS Brown
N Donald
DJ Dunbar
RAJack
AM Kemps
RS Moore
WJ Baxter (Resigned 31 December 2023)
AW Dunbar (Deceased 16 April 2023)
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Rev J Cowan {Resigned 31 December 2023)
PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS
Convenor in charge of Vacancy
Clerk of Session
Treasurer
Rev JJ Boyd
DJ Dunbar
RS Moore
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
McFarland Arnold & Co
8 Main Street
Newtownstewart
Co Tyrone
BT78 4AA
BANKERS
SOLICITORS
Mcconnell & Fyffe Solicitors
21 Church Street
Omagh
BT78 IDG
Danske Bank
5-7 Market Street
Omagh
BT78 IBN

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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 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 Sessions have 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 meetings, except that the Moderator, the
ministers in active duty in the congregation, has no deliberative but only a casting vote.
Stated meetings of the Kirk Session are held at least twice in each year or as appropriate.
To be chosen for the office of the eldership in the congregation a person must be a voting member and a
regular attendant on its ordinances. The selection of those proposed to be called to the office can be either
bythe congregation or bythe Kirk Session. Members are elected if they obtain two-thirds of those who vote.
Presbytery
Under the Presbyterian Church in Ireland form of governance, the corporate oversight of a congregation is
the responsibility of a Presbytery which superintends generally the spiritual and temporal affairs of the
congregations assigned to it by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
Newtownstewart congregation of the Presbyterian Church has been assigned to the Omagh Presbytery of
the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, The membership of the Presbytery consists mainly of the active ministers
of congregations assigned to it by the General Assembly, minsters who have retired from active duty and an
elder appointed by the Kirk Session of the congregation.

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Icont'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. Atthe 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.
Newtownstewart congregation of the Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in
Ireland. The Presbyterian Church in Ireland, as a Reformed Church within the wider body of Christ is
grounded in the Scriptures, and exists to love and honour God through faith in His Son and by the power of
His Spirit, and to enable her members to play their part in fulfilling God's mission to our world.
The congregation's mission statement is as follows:
We, the congregation of Newtownstewart Presbyterian Church which is part of the Presbyterian
Church in Ireland, seek to worship God in a mannerthat reflects scripture, is passionate about people
and Centred in Christ. God has revealed Himself to us as our loving Heavenly Father. He has sent his
Son to be our Saviour and He has granted us His Holy Spirit to make us more like Jesus individually
and corporately, and to lead us in His mission to the world. We seek to live out our faith through
commitment:
To God in worship
To the Bible in obedient discipleship
To sharing the good news of Jesus in faithful evangelism
To the world in compassionate mission
To one another in caring fellowship

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ACTIVITIES AND OBJECTIVES
The congregation meets for worship every Sunday and visltors are welcome to join. The Sacrament of the
Lords Supper is observed on several occasions 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 regular bible study meetings and has a wide range of organisations including
Sunday School
Presbyterian Women {PW)
Bowling Club
Badminton Club
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Worship and prayer
The congregation has been blessed with the reappointment of Rev John Hanna as a 'Stated Supply, Minister
for the year 2023. Rev Hanna works on a part-time basis, leading Sunday Worship in Newtownstewart
Presbyterian Church and our joint charge, sister church in Gortin, Rev Hanna also carries out Pastoral
visitation and chairs any necessary Session and Committee or other church related meetings on a
Wednesday. A further'stated Supply, Minister, Rev Dr. Rob Craig, has been secured to take over from Rev
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Hanna following the conclusion of his term of office on 31 December 2023. This will provide much needed
continuity to the Ministry and pastoral work of the church during 2024. The congregation normally meets
for worship each Sunday at 10.45am and for special missionary or praise services from time to time. During
the COVID pandemic Sunday Services were either cancelled altogether or managed in strict accordance with
Government and Presbyterian Church in Ireland guidance. Thankfully, due to the relaxation of these COVID
restrictions, Sunday Services have more or less resumed to pre-COVID activities and attendance levels.
Church organisations have also resumed including Sunday School, Presbyterian Women's group and Mid-
Week Bible Study / Prayer Group.
During the year 2023, one Sacrament of Baptism was conducted but no marriage services took place. Again,
as a result of the relaxation of COVID restrictions It has been possible to conduct funeral services within the
Church building to give thanks for faithful services and to comfort those who had been bereaved during the
year.
As of 31 December 2023 there were 219 communicant members and 120 families connected with the
congregation. The average weekly attendance at morning worship is 60.
Pastoral care
Members of the congregation who are unable to attend church due to sickness or age are visited on a regular
basis by the Stated Supply Minister or the Church Elders.

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Mission and outreach
During the year the Church held a number of fellowship and outreach events, including an Autumn Mission
Weekend with the surplus of funds after expenses1£287) going towards the Presbyterian Church's United
Appeal for Mission.
Other outreach events included a Holiday Bible Club Summer Scheme for young
persons, a Praise and Pudding Evening and Praise Service featuring the Ballyclare Male Voice Choir. A very
successful Coronation Tea Party held on 19 May 2023 attracted a wide and appreciative audience from the
local community. A cross community Golf Tournament also proved to be very popular and successful, raising
much needed funds for the church, Donations to outside bodies included £525 to the Royal British Legion
Poppy Appeal, £391 to the Presbyterian Children's Society and £250 to the Child Evangelist Fellowship
Organisation.
The congregation donated over £4,640 to the United Appeal for Mission which is a central fund of the
Presbyterian Church in Ireland. This fund enables congregations to support the wider mission of the
denomination and to do mission and outreach on a denominational basis beyond what the congregation
could do on its own, The United Appeal Fund provides financial support for mission personnel at home and
overseas, assists congregations with the deployment of locally based staff, enables church planting, provides
grant support for the upkeep of church premises, assist with the running costs of Union Theological College,
the Church's training college for ministry students, and financially supports congregation in the areas of
worship, discipleship, global mission, outreach, leadership and pastoral care.
The congregation also contributed over £832 to the denomination's annual World Development Appeal, as
well as meeting its commitments to central church funds through payment of quarterly assessment5.
Presbytery
The congregation was represented at the regular meetings of Presbytery by our Convenor and / or one of
the elders. This provides an important link between the congregations and the wider structures of the
church.
General Assembly
The Convenor 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
Throughout the year, all church property has been maintained to a very high standard and the church
continues to rent out the Manse property to a family who are members of the congregation. The tenancy is
subject to a contract drawn up in accordance with Church House rules and regulations. The adjoining
8rounds, including lawns and hedges, have been regularly attended to. All Church buildings are considered
fit for purpose.

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Organisations
The Bowling Club, which normally meets every Thursday evening in the main hall, has not resumed activities
since the COVID lockdown but this decision is being kept under review, as is the resumption of Badminton
Club activities.
Volunteers
The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give freely of their time by serving
on committees and helping with organisations and other church activities.
PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland meets the public benefit requirement by providing benefitto its members
and the general public by making known the Christian Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ through the
advancement of religion.
The direct benefits which flow from the purposes of the Church include the gaining of an understanding in
Christian beliefs as set out in the Bible and in the Church's subordinate standards (the Westminster
Confession of Faith and the Shorter and Larger Catechisms) leading to spiritual and moral development and
opportunities for response to Bible teaching. In turn, this framework leads to practical expressions of
Christian beliefs and standards in the local community such 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 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 flowingfrom 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 organisation5, 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'd)
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill Offering,
There were a total of 108 contributors during the year, down slightly on the previous year (120 in 2022),
however, the level of giving increased by £2,265 to a sum of £46,919 {£44,654 in previous year, 20221
Total income of the congregation during the year increased to £88,848 compared to £81,873 in the previous
year. This represents an increase of £6,975 and reflects a continued growth in income following on the back
of last year's increase of £13,363. This is a very positive trend for the church given the financial pressures
faced by the members of our congregation and the wider community as a whole.
Total expenditure has shown an increase to £58,137 compared to £44,866 in 2022, an increase of £13,271,
which includes a one off sum of £5,904 for supply and installing of display screens in church. This results in
a surplus for the year of £30,711.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statement5 of the
congregation in accordance with applicable law and generally accepted accounting practice.
As the congregation's total income does not exceed £250,000, the Trustees have elected under Section 64131
of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 to prepare a receipts and payments account and a statement of
assets and liabilities.
TheTrustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain
the congregation'stransactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytime 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 19 I |
and signed on its behalf by
Dated:
271oy22Qa
Dated:

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF NEWTOWNSTEWART CONGREGATION OF THE
PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
We report on the financial statements of Newtownstewart Presbyterian Church for the year ended 31
December 2023 which comprise statement of financial activitie5, Statement of assets and liabilities and the
related notes.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance
with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is our responsibility to:.
Examine the financial statements under section 65 of the Charities Act INI) 2008.
Follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under section 6519)Ib) of the Charities Act INI) 2008.
State whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
We have examined your charity financial statements as required under Section 65 of the Charitie5 Act INI)
2008 and our examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity
Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519)(bl of the Charities Act (Nl) 2008. The examination
included a review of the accounting records kept bythe charity and a comparison of the financial statements
presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the
financial statements 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 INI) 2008.
2. That the financial statements do not accord with those accounting records.
3, That the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
{NII 2008 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparingtheirfinancial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the financial statements to
be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters {11 to141 listed above
and, in connection with following the directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, we have
found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
McFarland Arnold & Co
Chartered Accountants
8 Main Street
Newtownstewart
Co Tyrone
BT78 4AA
Chartered Accountants
Dated: 30 Ap,'I loa

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NEWTOWNSTEWART CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY (Receipts and Payments Account)
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Note
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Receipts
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investment Income
Other
49,956
3,901
20,071
1,125
5,208
3,431
1,100
70,027
5,026
5,208
6,263
2,324
69,068
1,003
5,208
6,444
150
2,832
1,224
57,913
30,935
88,848
81,873
Sale of Investments
Sale of fixed assets
Loans Received
Total Receipts
57,913
30,935
88,848
81,873
Payments
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Investment costs
Other
500
28,497
500
56,421
434
42,658
27,924
1,216
1,216
1,774
28,997
29,140
58,137
44,866
Purchase of Investments
Purchase of fixed assets
Loan Repayments
Total Payments
28,997
29,140
58,137
44,866
Net receipts / (payments)
Transfers between funds
28,916
134
1,795
1134)
30,711
37,007
Net movement in funds
Funds brought forward
29,050
64,096
1,661
156,455
30,711
218,890
37,007
181,883
Funds carried forward
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93,146
154,794
249,601
218,890
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
As at 31 December 2023
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
2022
Fund5 Reconciliation
Bank and Cash at start of year
Net movement in funds
64,096
29,050
154,794
1,661
218,890
30,711
181,883
37,007
Bank and Cash at end of year
93,146
156,455
249,601
218,890
Bank & Cash Balances
Investments - Note 11
Bank Deposit Accounts
Bank Current Accounts
Cash in Hand
691
248,910
682
218,208
249,601
218,890
Other Assets
Fixed Assets - Note 10
Church Premises
Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment
Vehicles
Investments- Note 11
Gift Aid receivable on donations
4,355,249 4,051,395
280,529
259,429
4,635,778 4,310,824
Liabilities
Loans
Other
Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on 291CryLt I
and 51
ned on its behalf by
Dated:
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
For the year ended 31 December 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As the total income of the congregation is le55 than £250,000 the congregation have elected in accordance
with the provisions in The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 to prepare
its accounts on a receipts and payments basis.
FUND ACCOUNTING
Endowment funds are funds, the capital of which must be retained either permanently or at the
congregation's discretion,, the income derived from the endowment is to be used either as restricted or
unrestricted income funds depending upon the purpose for which the endowment was established in the
first place.
Restricted funds comprise (a) income from endowments which is to be expended only on the restricted
purposes intended 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 basis.
Unrestricted funds are income funds which are to be spent on the congregation's general purposes,
Designated funds are general funds set aside by the congregation for use in the future.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Recorded giving
Loose collections
Donations and gifts
Gift Aid
Legacies and bequest
33,778
1,406
6,253
8,519
13,141
901
3,984
2,045
46,919
2,307
10,237
10,564
44,654
923
3,693
9,798
10,000
49,956
20,071
70,027
69,068
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
For the year ended 31 December 2023
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Income from charitable activities
Fees from weddings and funerals
Fundraising events
PW Membership fees
Grants
3,901
3,901
125
1,000
125
1,000
103
900
3,901
1,125
5,026
1,003
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Letting of premises
Trading income
5,208
5,208
5,208
5,208
5,208
5,208
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Deposit interest
General Investment Fund
Rents investment properties
Other investment income
14
1,155
23
3,978
2,823
4,129
2,262
2,262
2,313
2,832
3,431
6,263
6,444
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
For the year ended 31 December 2023
OTHER INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Insurance claims
Other income
1,224
1,100
2,324
150
1,224
1,100
2,324
150
RAISING FUNDS
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
FWO envelopes
Fundraising events
500
500
434
500
500
434
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
General Assembly Assessments
Presbytery fees
Ministry and support staff costs
Congregational running expen5e5
Donations to Missions and
charities
Governance costs
3,428
319
11,488
12,692
3,428
319
11,488
31,486
9,130
2,928
267
10,387
18,876
9,720
18,794
9,130
570
570
480
28,497
27,924
56,421
42,658
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {cont'd)
For the year ended 31 December 2023
OTHER EXPENDITURE
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Rental expense5
1,216
1,216
1,774
1,216
1,216
1,774
10. FIXED ASSETS
The congregation owns the following premises and the associated fixtures, fittings, plant and machinery
which have insurance values as follows:
Church Building
Church Hall
Manse
43A Moyle Road, Newtownstewart, Co Tyrone, BT78 4AP
43A Moyle Road, Newtownstewart, Co Tyrone, BT78 4AP
82 Dublin Street, Newtownstewart, Co Tyrone, BT78 8LA
3,223,809
753,631
377,809
4,355,249
11. INVESTMENTS
The congregation has the following investments which are shown at market valuation.
2023
2022
General Investment Fund
Other investments- Nl Central Investment Fund
203,102 186,246
77,427
73,183
280,529 259,429
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (cont'd)
For the year ended 31 December 2023
12. FUND BALANCES
Fund
Balance at Receipts Payment Surplus / Transfer Balance at
start
(Def icit)
end
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
64,096
57,913
28,997
28,916
134
93,146
64,096
57,913
28,997
28,916
134
93,146
Restricted Funds
General Fund
Missions & Charities
Property Fund
Bowling Club
PW Fund
Sunday School
Other events
1,000
8,652
19,345
14
405
296
1,223
1,000
16481
2,141
14
{266)
1169)
12771
(1,0001
420
7,488
144,775
1,236
1,295
9,300
17,204
7,260
146,916
1,250
1,029
671
465
1,500
169
277
154,794
30,935
29,140
1,795
(1341
156,455
Endowment Funds
Total
218,890
88,848
58,137
30,711
249,601
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