Charity registration number NIC105641
FIRST DERRY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

FIRST DERRY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
CONTENTS
Page
Charity Information
Trustees, report
Statemenl of trustees, responsibilities
10
Independent auditorfs report
Slatement of financi81 activities
13-14
Balance sheet
15
Not8S to the financial statements
16-29

FIRST DERRY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Charity Information
First Derry Presbyterian Church is situated in Upper Magazine Street in Londondery.
The correspondence address is Church Office. Magazine Street Upper. Londonderry, BT48 6PH.
The Church is registered with the Charity Commissioner for Northem Ireland - NIC105641
Auditor
Moore {Nl) LLP
21123 Clarendon Street
Londondery
BT48 7EP
Bankers
Danske Bank
Donegall Square West
Belfast
BT1 6JS
Danske Bank
Donegall Square West
Belfast
PO BOX 183
Sollcitor5
Babingtons
9 Limavady Road
Londondery
BT47 6JU

FIRST DERRY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
The members of Session and Congregational Committee are as follows:
Moderator
Reverend Dr Robert Buick
Reverend Colin Jones
{retired 24 March 2022)
(appointed 25 March 2022}
Clerk of Session
MrWJKyle
Session Members
Mr J M Agnew
Mrs L Dickey
Mrs S Dingley
Mr W Hamilton
DrDRLee
Mr R Mackey
Mr C Mccandless
Mr A Mccartney
Mrs L Hamilton
Mrs L Mcmonigle (Emeritus)
Mrs S Skeggs (Emeritus)
Mr G Patterson
rJReid
Mr R Reid (Emeritus)
Mrs D Simpson
Mr C Tennis
Mrs J Tennis
Dr M Parker
Mr C Wilson
Congregational Committee
Mr D Colhoun
Mr R Dunseith
Miss R Tennis
Ms S Spence
Mr D Hill
Mr D Logue
Mr R Mccloy
Mrs l McGregor
Mr D McKane
Mr S McLorn
Mr C Peoples
Mrs E Priestley
Mr H Steele
Mrs C Wilson
Mr R Black
Mrs S Thomas
Mr J Cowan
Free Wlll Offering Convenor
Mr D Hill
Treasurer
Ms S Spence

FIRST DERRY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The trustees preserrt their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
finan¢i21 and comply with the Church's constitution, the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and "Accounting
and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts
In accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndar(l applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
(effective 1 January 2015)"
Objectives and activitles
First Dery Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in IreEand (PCI). 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 principal function of the Church is to support the advancement of religion through holding seTvices of worship
and other religious activities. These. and all that follow. are open to anyone of appropriate age and gender to
access, without regard to whether they are members of the Church's congregation. This is fundamentsl to the
practical delivery of the benefits of Christianity.
First Derry Presbyterian Church has a unique location on the Walls of the Clty with our parish area includlng the
City of DerrylLondondery and beyond.
Demographic changes on the Cityside durfng the 'troubles' and beyond have greauy affected Church populations
and at First Derry Presbyterian Church we have been compelled to find new ways to reach out to our local area,
Our congregatlon seeks to fulfil the commission of 'Salt and Light. to our communlty through belng a welcoming
presence on the Cty Walls with our doors open to all.
The congregation met for worship every Sunday and visitors. irrespective of race, rellgion or gender, are
welcome to join. Worship is shared with Monreagh Presbyterian Church.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was observ8d Iwice during 2022, in the Spring and the Autumn.
The congregation has a wide range of organisations including:
Sunday School
Creche during Sunday worship
Men's Club
Presbyterian Women
Pantry Project (Food Bank)
The congregation is actively involved in this project working across all communities providing crisis intervention
to those experiencing food povety. The ethos behind Ihis project is community giving back to community.
Cuppa Sunday
On the first Sunday of each month, prior to Moming Worship we meet in the Church hall for friendship and
refreshments. This has proved very popular and many of the congregation come eady to avail of this facility.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commisston in deciding what activities the
Church should undertake.

FIRST DERRY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Achlevements and perfomiance
Worship and prayer
Worship each Sunday was conducted by The Rev Colin Jones after his installation on 25th March 2022.
Previously worship was conducted by The Rev Dr Robert Buick. Convenor until the appointment of Rev Colin
Jones, visiting ministers and Accredited Preachers (including Mrs Susan Thomas, one of the Church's members).
During the year 1 Sacrament of Baptism was carried out.
At 31 December 2022 there were 427 members on the communion foll with 270 of famili8s under the pastor81
care of the congregation.
The average weekly attendance at morning worship was 90.
Pastoral care
Members of the congregation who are unable to attend Church due to sickness or age are visited on a regular
basis by one of the Elders. A recording of each service is undertaken and the CD'S are available to Church
members on request.
The Elders visit each memberlfamily in their district prior to each communion service and visit members who are
unwell or unable to attend Church either in their home or in hospital.
Misslon and outr•ach
Mlsslon Statèmant
Fitst Derry, the oldest Presbyterian Church in Northem Ireland's second city, is in the community for the
community.
Fulfilllng thls Mlssion
At a local level the congregation aims to fulfil its mission by-.
demonstrating God's love and taking the Gospel message to all our neighbours.
establishing and building connections of friendship with other denominations.
sharlng our beautifully restored Church building as a shared sacred and Civic space and to this end we host
many events, both for and by the local community, ranging froTn local seNices to historians, talks.
encouraging our members lo deep8n their underslanding of the Gospel and commitment to Christ through
the weekly worship service with the semion being the main source of this encouragement.
members of all ages are considered vitsl by the Kirk Session and are encouraged to take part in worship
through singing in our choir, playing a musical instrument, reading a lesson, delivering the children's address
and taking part in presentations.
Informing our members about mission within PCI through updates from the pulpit, an Annual PW Sèrvice,
the quarterly United Appeal leaflets and the Presbyterian Herald and Wider Wortd magazines.
enthusing and equipping our members for mission through the weekly Sunday worship service where we
are encouraged to apply scripture to everyday living and interact with respect and love in our homes and
places of study, work and recreation. Additionally, we are equipped for and participate in mission through
various activities such as PW and Men's Club. Our young people receive preparation for mission through
the work done by the dedicated leaders in the Sunday School and Bible Class.
having a welcoming presence on the City Walls with our doors open to all. Since reopening tho Church in
2011 after 9 years of displacement due to dry rot there has been great interest in our story from across the
city and beyond. The Blue Coat School Heritage Centre is 51tualed to the rear of th8 Church building. It
offers a unique insight into the story of Presbyterianism in the North West. Volunteer guides tske visitors
around both the Church and the Blue Coal Heritage Centre giving them the history of First Derry Church
from the founding of the original Church in 1690 until the present day.
The congregation supports the Llnited 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 whal the congregation could do on its own. The United Appeal Fund
provides financial support for mission personnel at home and overseas, 855lSts congregations with the
deployment of locally based staff, enables Church planting, provides grant support for the upkeep of Church
premises, assists with the running costs of Union Theological College. the Church's training college for ministry
students. and financially supports the congregation in the areas of worship, discipleship, global rnission,
outreach, leadership and pastoral care.

FIRST DERRY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Presbytery
The congregation was represented at the meetings of Presbytery by our Minister andlor one of the Elders. This
provides an important link between the congregation and the wider structures of the Church.
General Assembly
The Minister and one of our Elders were nomlnated to attend the annual meeting of the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church in Ireland, held in Assembly Buildings, Belfast, in June 2022.
Property
The House and Propety Committee ar8 responsible for the upkeep of the Church and Manse.
In July 2015 as a result of a fire at a nearby store. large stained glass windows above the pulpit were slightly
deformed. The damage is relatively minor and the Committee are still C￿nsIderIng the best way forward.
Organisations
The PW group under the title. First Dery Ladies were delighted to reopen In 2022 after a long closure due to
Covid 19. We held ourAnnual Ladies Service on 61h March. The service was taken by Joy Tennis, Leader. Ladies
contributed to an inspirational service through readings and prayers with the singing led by our ladies, choir. We
were delighted to welcome Rachel Miller as our guest speaker. Monthly meetings were reintroduced in March
and April before the summer break. Meets'ngs continued monthly from September, we were encouraged with
attendances at the monthly meetings and were pleased to welcome some new faces. Following the Annual
Harvest in October, we held a haNest lunch for members of the congregation. Our ladies, group spearheaded a
Christmas Toy and Gift Appeal for our local Salvation Army which was generously supported by members of the
congregation and a significant amount of gifts and cash was donated, These were handed over to
representatives from the Londonderry Citsdel at a moming service in December.
Due to Covid the Men's Club did not meet in 2022- They look forward to re commencing meetings in First Derry
Church in January 2023 when everyone will be made most welcome.
Our Sunday School meets every Sunday during our Church service. We have 3 classes which comprises of P1-
4, P5-7 and post primary Bible class. We were all delighted to have our new minister Reveren¢J Colin Jones in
place for our children's day service in June with our children and young people showing their talents. The theme
was "Question time with the kids" with the children asking the Reverend Jones questions about himself allowing
them to get know him better. The children thoroughly enjoyed their Sunday School party at Extreme Bounce. On
18th December they took part in the Family Christmas service induding several beautrful poems, solos, and a
Christmas treasure hunt. With the ts18nt on show we look forward to a bigger and brighter New Year.
Volunteers
The Trustees of First Dery Presbyterian Church wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give
freely of their time by seNing on committees and helping with organisations and other Church activities including
Sunday School Teachers, Creche SupeNisors and Youth Leaders.

FIRST DERRY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Publlc Beneflt
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland meets the PLbblic benefit requirement by providing benefit to its members and
thè general public by making known the Christian Gospel of th8 Lord Jesus Christ through the advanc8m&nt of
religion.
The direct benefits which ftow 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 Westminsler Confession
of Faith and the Shorter and Larger Catechisms) leading to spiritual and moral development and opporttjnilies for
response lo Bible teaching. In tum, this framework leads to practical expressions of Christian beliefs and
standards in the local communty 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 deliver8d c8ntrally. Local delivery is facilitsted by central resources in almost
all cases. Public access is made known through the use of nots'ceboards, prlnted materlal, press adv8rtlsement,
websites and social media or in other ways.
The benefits are dernonslrated through regular evaluation of the services and infomal and ad-hoc feedback from
members, their families, and members of the public.
The purpose does not lead lo harm. The only prlvate benefit flowlng from our purpose Is related to Mlnisters,
Mlssionaries, Deaconesses, Irish Mission workers and Lay Agents who r8ceive benefits as a result of their
holding office or employmer)t. 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
individLtals that the Presbyterian Churth in Ireland is in direct and indirect contact with, the community in whSch
pastoral 5ervlces are provided and other communities throughout Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and
worldwide whlch 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 lo the Charity Commission's public benefit requirement statutory guidance.
Flnan¢lal revlew
The congregation's main source of income is members. contributions through the Weekly Freewill Offering. There
were 138 families contributing during the year12021 118) donating a tol81 of £69,660 {2021 £65,106), (nole 3>,
Total income of the congregation during the year was £89,016, 8 slight increase to the previous year Income of
£85,905.
Total expenditure increased from £105,174 in 2021 to £147,503 in 2022. This was mainly due to additlonal
assessment fees payable in relation lo the new Minister.
It is the policy of the Church that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be
maintained at a level equivalent to be￿een three and six month's expenditure. The Iruslees consider that
reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the
Church's currenl activities while consideration is given lo ways in which additional funds rnay be raised. This
level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
Going Concern
The trustees understand and appreciate the importance of contributions from members of the congregation to
ensure the smooth running of the Church. The twstees believe that the congregation has sufficiènt resources to
meet any commitments that will arise in the 12 months from the dale of signing this Report. The trustees also
appreciate that for this healthy financial siluation to continue the Church will depend on the continuing support
from members of the congregation through their contributions.

FIRST DERRY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Risk Review
Risks are continually reviewed by the trustees and systems and procedures implemented where required to
manage any identified risks. The principal risks are in relation to the likelihood of reputstional damage and
financial risks associated with the expectation of ongoing financial support from members. These risks are
mitigated by the Trustees and the Congregational Committee regularly monitoring the various activities of the
congregation at stated meetings and by encouraging members in their ￿gUlar giving.

FIRST DERRY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Structure, governanc• and management
The Kirk Session
The charity trustees of the Gongregation are the members of the 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 seaks 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 ènsures pasloral care is in place in
th8 congregation and seeks to further the contribution of the Church to Christian witness and service in the local
community. The Kirk Session has delegaled 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 exwofficio members of the Congregational Committee.
The Kirk Session consists of the ordained Minister and the ruling Elders of the congregation. All members are
entitled lo propose, speak and exercise equal votes at meetings, except the Moderalor and the Ministers in
active duty in the congregation who have no deliberative but only a casting vote.
Stated meetings of the Kirk Session are held at least twice a year.
To be chosen for the office of the eldership in the congregation, a person must be a voting member and a regular
attendant on ordinances. The selection of those proposed to be called to the office can be either by the
congregation or by thè Kirk Session. Members are elècted if they obtain approval from ￿0-thirdS of those who
vote.
On 25th March 2022 Reverend Colln Jones was installed as the new Minlster of First Derry and Monreagh.
Presbytery
Under the Presbyteri8n Church in Ireland fomi of governance, the corporate oversight of a congregation Is th8
responsibility of a Presbylery which superintends generally the spiritual and temporal affairs of the congregation
assigned to It by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. First Derry Presbyterlan Church
has been assigned to the Derry and Donegal Presbytery of Ihe Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The membershlp
of the Presbytery consists mainly of the active ministers of congregalions assigned to it by the General Assembly,
ministers who have retired from active duty and an elder appointed by the Kirk Session of each congregation.
The General Assembly
The General Assembly is the supreme Court of the Church, representing in one body the whole Church and
acting as ils supreme legislative, administrats'on and Judicial authority, in dealing with all matters brought before it.
The General Assembly is normally constituted during the first week in June for worship and to conduct its
business. At the end of business it is dissolved. The membership of the General Assembly consists mainly of the
active Ministers of each congregation, retired Ministers and a representativ8 Elder appointed by the Kirk Session
of each congregation.

FIRST DERRY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The trustees who served during the year arKI up to the date of signature of the finanaal statements were."
Mr J M Agnew
Mrs L Dickey
Mrs S Dingley
Mr W Hamilton
MrWJKyle
DrDRLee
Mr R Little
Mr R Mackey
Mr C Mccandless
MrA Mccartney
Mr G Patterson
MrJ Reid
Mrs D Simpson
Mr C Tennis
Mrs J Tennis
Dr M Parker
Mr C Wilson
Mrs L Hamilton
(Deceased 25 June 2022)
Twstees who are also Session Members are elected and appointed by the congregation.
The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Tnjstees.
MrWJKyle
Trustee
Dated: 31 July 2023

FIRST DERRY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The truslees are responsible for preparing the Trust&es' Report and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepled Accounting
Practice).
The law applicable lo charities in Northern Ireland requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each
financial year which give a true and fair view Df the state of affairs of the Church and of the Incoming resources and
application of resources of the Church for that year.
In preparing these fin8ncial statements, the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and Ihen apply them consistently:
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
slate whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed
and explained in the financial statements; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity
will continue in operatlon.
The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficlent accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any
time the financial position of the Church and enable them to ensure that the fin8ncial statements comply with the
CharitSes Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 and
the provlsions of the trust deed. They ar8 also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Church and hence for
taking r8asonable steps for the prevention and detectlon of fraud and other irregularities.
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FIRST DERRY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF FIRST DERRY PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of First Dery Presbyterian Church (the 'Church') for the year ended 31
December 2022 which comprise the staternent of financial activities, the balance sheet and the notes to the financial
statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been
applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial
Reporting Stsndard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of I￿land (United
Kingdom GenerallyAccepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion. the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the stste of the Church's affairs as at 31 December 2022 and of its incomlng
resources and application of resources, for the year then ended.,
have been propedy prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008.
Bas1$ for opinion
We conducted our audlt in accordance with Intemational Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UKI) and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those stsndards are further described in the Auditorfs responsibilities for th8 8udlt of
the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Church in accordance wilh the ethical
requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Elhical
Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe
that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to golng concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have perforned. we have not identified any materlal uncertainties relating to events or
conditions that, individually or collectively, may casl significant doubt on the Church's ability to continue as a going
concem for a period of at least Iwelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees wtth respect to goin9 concem are described in the
relevant sections of this report.
Other Information
The other information comprises the infomation includecl in the annual report other than the financial statements
and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained wthin the annual
report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other infomiation and we do not express any form
of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other infonnation and, in doing so, consider
whether the other infomation is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in
the course of the audit, or otheTwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies
or apparènt material misststements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misststement
in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have perfom)ed. we conclude that there is a
material misststement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matter5 on which we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the followng matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations (Northem Ireland) 2015 require us to report to you rf, in our opinion..
the information given in the financial ststements is inconsistent in any material respect with the trustees,
report. or
sufficient accounting records have not been kept: or
the financial ststements are not in agreement with the accounting records. or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
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FIRST DERRY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF FIRST DERRY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Responslbilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the statement of trustees. responsibilities. the trustees are responsible for the preparation
of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as
the Iruslees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material
misstalement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees ar8 responsible for
assessing Ihe Church's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going
concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to cease operations, or
have no realistic altemative but to do so.
Audltor's responslbllities for the audit of the financlal statements
We have been appointed as auditors under section 65(2) of the Charilies Act (Northern Ireland} 2008 and report in
accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effecl Ihereunder.
Our objectives are to obtain r8asonable assurance about whelher the financial statements as a whole are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to ISSU8 an auditorfs report that inclijdes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance
with ISAS {UKI will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misslatements can arise from fraud or
error and are Considered material if, individu811y or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence
Ihe economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial slatements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Flnancial Reporting Council's website at.. https'.11
w.frc.org.uklaudilorsresponsibilities. This description fomis part of our auditoes report.
Thls report is made solely to the church's trustees. as a body. in accordance with part 4 of the Charities (Accounts
and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015. Our audil work has been undertaken so that we might state to
the church's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors, report and for no other purpose.
To the fullest 8Xtent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone olher than the charity
and the church's trustees as a body, for our audit work. for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Moore INI) L
31 July 2023
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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022
2022
2021
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Investments
14
15
2.294,728
773,049
2,314,301
840,353
3,067,T17
3,154,654
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
16
19,928
18,425
17,782
73,511
38,353
91.293
Creditors: amounts falllng due withln
one year
17
(26,498)
(40,522)
Net current assets
11,855
50,771
Total assets less current liabilltles
3,079,632
3,205,425
Capital funds
Endowment funds - general
Income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds - designated
General unrestricted funds
18
96,344
103,732
19
758,614
1,383,649
841,025
787,721
1.406,661
907.311
3,079,632
3,205,425
The financial ststements were approved by the Trustees on 31 July 2023
MrWJKyle
Trustee
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FIRST DERRY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Accounting policles
Charity Inforrnatlon
Flrst Derry Presbyterian Church is an unincorporated entity governed by a Constttution.
1.1 Accountlng conventlon
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church's governing document, the
Charities Act 2011 and 'Accounting and Reporting by Charilies- Ststement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing Iheir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" {as amended for accounting periods commencing
from 1 January 2016). The Church is a Public Benefil Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The Church has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charitles applying FRS 102 Update
Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Slatement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Church, Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to th8 nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are sel out below.
1.2 Golng concem
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustèes have a reasonable expectation that the Church
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees
continue to adopt the going concern basis of 8ccounting in preparing the financial stalements.
1.3 Charltable funds
Unrestricted funds are income funds which are to b8 spenl on the congregation's general purposes.
Designated funds are general funds sel aside by the congregation for u88 in the future.
Restricted funds are subject to specific ￿ndItionS by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and
uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are funds, the capital ofwhich must be retained either permanently or al Ihe congregation's
dis¢retion,' the income derived from the endowment is to be used either as restricted or unr8strict8d income
funds depending upon the purpose for which the endowment was established in the first place.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the Church is legally entitled to It after any performance conditions have been
met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Church has been
notified of the donation. unless performance uJnditlDns require deferral of the amount. Income tax
recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or d&&ds of covenant is recognised at the time of
the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Church has been notified of an impending distributlon,
the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a
contingent asset.
Grants of a capital nature are credited to Designated Funds on receipt and released at rates equivalent to
depreciation on assets to which they relate. Grants towards revenue expenditure are recognised on receipt.
Investment income is recognised in the accounts when received.
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FIRST DERRY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the congregation to
pay out resources.
Govemance costs are shown within charitable activities and indude costs of preparation and examination of
accounts, the Gosts of trustee meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustee5 on govemance or
constitutional matters.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and SUbsequen￿Y rneasured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases:
Freeholcl land and buildings
Fixtures and fittings
Blue Coat School Vlsitor Centre
0% & 5% straight line
Ooh & 20 /0 Straight line
5% straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference be￿een the sale
proceeds and the carrying value of the asseL and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Flxed assot Investments
Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are
subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net
incomellexpenditure) for the year. Transaciion costs are expensed as incurred.
1.8 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the Church reviews the carrying amounts of tts tangible assets to delermine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impaiment loss. If any such indicalion
exists. the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment
loss (rf any).
1.9 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid
invÈstments with original maturities of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.10 Financial instruments
The Church has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Finanaal Instruments, and Section 12
'Other Finan￿al Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Church's balance sheet wh8n the Church becomes paty to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recogni5ed amounts and there is an intention to settle on a
net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultsneously.
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FIRST DERRY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Ac¢ountlng pollcles
(Continued)
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at
transaction price including Iransaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the
effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing Iran5aCtion, where the transaction is
measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interesl. Financial assels
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Baslc flnanclal Ilabllltles
Basi¢ financial liabilities, including creditors are inits'8lly recognised at transaction pric8 un18SS th8
arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value
of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilltles classified as payable within
one year are not amortiS8d.
Dere¢ognltlon of flnanclal Ilabllltles
Financial liabi1Stles are derecognised when the Church's contractual obllgations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
Crltlcal a¢countlng estlmatos and Judgements
In th8 applic8tlon of the Church's accounting policies, the Irustees are required to mak8 judgements,
estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilili8s that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experlence and other
factors thal are considered to be re18vant. Actual results may diffèr from these 8Stimales.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
Donations and legacies
Unrestrlcted Restricted
funds
fund8
Total Unrestricted Restrictèd
funds
funds
Total
2022
2022
2022
2021
2021
2021
Donations and gifts
Freewill offerings
1.344
59,267
70
10,393
1,414
69,660
1,097
56.136
100
8,970
1,197
65,106
60,611
10,463
71,074
57,233
9,070
66,303
Freewlll offerlngs
Freewill offerings
Freewill offerings - Gift
Aid
48,930
8,527
57.457
46,677
6,851
53,528
10,337
1,866
12,203
9,459
2,119
11,578
59.267
10.393
69,660
56,136
8,970
65,106
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FIRST DERRY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Charitable activities
2022
2021
Sales within charitable activiknes
Charitable rental income
80
8,610
12,955
8,690
12,955
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
8,690
8,685
4,270
Other trading activities
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2022
2021
Membership subscriptions and sponsorships which are in substance a payment
for goods and services
896
469
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Charitable activities
2022
2021
Self Employed staff costs
Depreciation and impairment
Central Church assessment
Life & work
Professional fees
Printing, advertising & ststionery costs
Light & heat
Rales
Telephone
Insuran
Missions & other groups
Repairs & maintenance
General expenses
9,525
33,531
42,868
1,191
5,719
1,062
15,291
2,048
1,121
7,233
4,933
11,204
2,864
17,152
33,436
7,636
865
5,911
665
9,134
(1.2261
1,142
7,322
1,330
12,247
891
138,590
96,505
Grants to missions & charities (see note 8)
8,493
8,440
147,083
104.945
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
90,855
56,228
49,822
55.123
147,083
104,945
Grants payable
2022
2021
Grants to missions & charities:
United Appeal
8.493
8,440
Trustees
None of the trustees {or any persons connected with them) re￿iVed any rernuneration or benefits from the
Church during the year.
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FIRST DERRY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
10 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during th8 year was:
2022
Number
2021
Number
Totsl
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
11 Other
2022
2021
Financing costs
420
229
420
229
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FIRST DERRY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
13 Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of th8 Taxe5 Act 1988 or section
252 of the Taxatlonof Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
14 Tanglble flxed assets
Fr••hold land Flxlur•s and
81uè Crmt
and bulldlngs
fittings School Vlsitor
Cèntrè
Total
Cost
At 1 January 2022
Additions
2,326,954
187,064
13,958
182,820
2,696,838
13,958
At 31 December 2022
2,326,954
201,022
182,820
2,710,796
Depreclatlon and Impalrrnent
At 1 January 2022
Depreciation charged in the year
235,140
23,514
5S,987
876
91,410
9,141
382,537
33,531
At 31 December 2022
258,654
56,863
100,551
416,068
Carrylng amount
Al 31 December 2022
2,068,300
144,159
82,269
2,294,728
At 31 December 2021
2.091,814
131.077
91,410
2,314,301
15 Fixed asset Investments
Llsted
Investments
Cost or valuation
Al 1 January 2022
Valuation changes
840,353
(67,304>
At 310ecember 2022
773,049
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2022
773.049
At 31 December 2021
840,353
16 Debtors
2022
2021
Amounts falllng due within one year:
Olher debtors
19,928
17,782
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
17 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2022
2021
other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
17.896
8,602
18,604
21,918
26,498
40,522
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21 Related party transactions
The congregation contributed the following amounts to Funds of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church in Ireland, a separate charity-.
£42,868 for congregational assessments
£8,493 towards the United Appeal
There were no other related paty transactions.
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