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Chartered Accounlanls and Registered Auditors
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: NIC105664
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
FOR
GREAT OAKS CHURCH N.1.
Patton Rainey and Associates
Chartered Accountants
6 East Bridge Street
Enniskillen
Co Fernianagh
BT74 7BT
CHARTERED
ACCOUNTANTS
IRELAND
Chartered
Tax Advisers
Regisler8d lo carry oul audit work and regulated lor a rang8 of inv8slm8nl bu5ine5S
activities in the United Kingdoffl by the Institute ol Chartered Aecouniants in Ireland

GREAT OAKS CHURCH N.I.
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL ST ATEMENTS
for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2022
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Report of the Trustees
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Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements

GREAT OAKS CHURCH N.1.
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2022
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022. The trustees have
adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to Charities preparÈng their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102).
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
NIC105664
Principal address
82 Rainey Street
Magherafelt
Co Londonderry
BT45 SAH
Trustees
Lawrence Mcswiggan
Desmond Watt
Barry White
Independent examiner
T S Patton FCA
Patton Rainey and Associates
Chartered Accountants
6 East Bridge Street
Enniskillen
Co. Fernianagh
BT74 7BT
Bankers
HSBC Bank plc
20-22 Railway Street
Coleraine
Co Londonderry
BT52 IPD
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing docurnent, a constitution and is therefore an unincorporated charity.
It was registered with the Charity Commission forNorthern Ireland on 31 August 2016 and was formerly known as Hillhead Christian
Fellowship.
The Management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Charity Trustees. All of the Trustees have served since their appointment,
during the financial year ended 31 December 2022 and up to the date of approval of the financial statements.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in
place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
OWECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objectives of the Church are the advancement of the Christian religion, in particular to the North West of Ireland, for the benefit
of the public.
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GREAT OAKS CHURCH N.I.
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2022
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The purposes of Great Oaks Church N.I. (fornierly known as Hillhead Christian Fellowship) is the advancetnent of the Christian
religion in particular in the North West of Ireland for the benefit of the public. The direct benefits, flowing from this purpose
includes the well being of beneficiaries who go on to become better citizens, leading useful and purpose￿1 lives. Also, many
beneficiaries get involved in their local comrnunities helping others as they themselves have been helped. These benefits can be
demonstrated by feedback from those who have been helped and whose lives have been improved. Also, by feedback from the
beneficiaries family members and the wider community and from those who go on to promote the church purposes in other areas.
The purposes of our charity will not lead to any harni. There has never been any feedback to indicate that harni has been caused.
The charity's beneficiaries are families mainly from across N.I. The only private benefit flowing from the purpose is the Pastor,
who receives expenses to enable him to fulfil his fimction. The Pastor gives his time to prepare for and conduct meetings. He also
needs to travel frequently to attend the meetings. He needs to visit families in their homes and the sick in hospitals and conduct
weddings and funerals. Some individuals may receive expenses from titne to time to enable them to carry out certain tasks to
promote the purposes of the Church. Incidental payments may be made to visiting speakers, for church hall and training costs, for
the purchase of equipment and to help support families in a variety of ways. These are all necessary for the running of the Church.
The Trustees have read and takes regard of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on Public Benefit and on Public
Benefit Reporting.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
The Charity holds Christian meetings in church buildings and homes. We preach and teach the Bible. We encourage and guide
people to become Christians and live by the Bible. We praise and worship God together. We share communion around the Lord's
table. We pray for one another and the needs of others. We visit the sick and elderly and pray for God to heal, bless and comfort
thern. We explain and demonstrdte the love that God has for people by creating a family atmosphere in our meetings. We train
and promote people with gifts in speaking, singing and music. We provide fellowship by showing hospitality and sharing meals
together. We help and support those with various needs. We support the local food bank by giving food on a regular basis. We
train and equip those who believe they are Called to the ministy. We 5UPPOrt those who choose to go to Bible College for further
training. We plant new churches for people in other geographical area5 with people who are sufficiently trained to lead the meetings
and continue to support thern. We invite speakers from other church groups. We are in association with a larger church in Ireland
and draw from their experiences. wisdom and strength. We gather funds from tithing, gift5 and by other methods to enable us to do
all the things we do.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The total income for the year ended 31 December 2022 amounted to £33.008 (2021: £20,601) of which £27,710 (2021: £15,813)
related to tithes, offerings and gift5.
Gift aid refunds received amounted to £5,297 in the year ended 31 December 2022 (2021: £4.788).
The total expenditure for the year ended 31 December 2022 amounted to £33,477 (2021: £21,694).
At the end of the year the Charity had a balance in the Bank Account amounting to £706 compared to £2,131 at 31 December 2021.
The Charity also had loans amounting to £7,858 at the year end compared to £8,814 at 31 December 2021.
GOING CONCERN
The activities of the Church are dependent upon ongoing contributions from its members. The trustees are of the opinion that
despite the effects of Covid-19, that the Church continues to have adequate resources and will have sufficient resources at the date
of approval of these financial statements to meet commitments which will arise in the year from the date of signing of this report
and subject to the continuing support from members to fund on an ongoing basis the Church's current activities and other financial
commitments. The Trustees are also confident that the loans in place at 31 December 2022 will be repaid.
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GREAT OAKS CHURCH N.1.
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2022
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPOIYSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law
and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland, the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and the provision
requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that
period. In preparing those financial statements. the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
prepare the f￿anCIal staternents on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue
in business
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accurdcy at any time the
financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act (Northern
Ireland) 2008 and the provisions of the Constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence
for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the Board of Tnlstees on 27 October 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
Lawrence Mcswiggan
Trustee
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Chartered Accounlanls and Registered Auditors
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
GREAT OAKS CHURCH N.1.
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2022 set out on pages five and seven.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner of Great Oaks Church N.1.
A5 the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities
Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to-
examine the accounts under Section 65 of the Charitles Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Cotntnission (under Section 65(9)(b) of
the Charities Act)- and
to state whether particular matter5 have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity's accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in
accordance with the Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b), of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of any unusual items or disclosures
in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
that accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
that the accounts do not accord with those records: or
that the accounts do not comply with accounting requirements of the Charities Act
that there is further inforn]ation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and I have no concerns in respect of any of the matters (l) to (4) listed above and in connection
with following Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your
attention.
T S Patton FCA
Patton Rainey and Associates
Chartered Accountants
6 East Bridge Street
Enniskillen
Co. Fennanagh
BT74 7BT
27 October 2023
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CHARTERED
ACCOUNTANTS
IRELAND
Chartered
Tax Advisers
Registered to Carry out audit work and regulated for a range ol investment busines5
activities in the United Kingdorn by th8 Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland

GREAT OAKS CHURCH N.1.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for th¢ Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2022
31.12.22
Unrestrieted
Funds
31.12.22
Total
Funds
31.12.21
Unrestricted
Funds
31.12.21
Total
Funds
INCOME AND ENDOWNMENTS
Incoming resourees from generated funds
Donations and legacies
Total Income
EXPENDITURE
Costs of generating funds
Charitable activities
Governance costs
33,117
360
33,117
360
21J94
300
21,394
300
Total expenditure
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
469
469
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
(6,683)
(6,683)
{5,590)
(5,590)
Movement in Fund
469
469
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
The notes form part of these financial statements
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GREAT OAKS CHURCH N.I.
BALANCE SHEETAT 31 DECEMBER 2022
31.12.22
Total
Funds
31.12.21
Total
Funds
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank
706
CURRENT LIABILITIES
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
The fmancial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 27 October 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:
Lawrence Mcswiggan
Trustee
These notes forni part of these financial statements
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CREAT OAKS CHURCH N.I.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting convention
The flliancial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with items at cost or transaction value
unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities
Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting
by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland (FRS102).
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the
amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to
the category. Liabilities are recognised as expenditure &s soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be rneasured
reasonably.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs inCu￿ed by the charity in the delivery of its activitie5 and services to its
beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those of an indirect nature necessary
to support them.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund 2C¢OUnting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when
specified by the donor or when funds ar¢ raised for particular restricted purposes.
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Trustees, Remuneration
During the current year one of the Trustees Lawrence McSwiggaTh was in receipt of remuneration in relation to his role as a
Pastor of the Church. The total of such remuneration during the year was £16,953 (2021 £12.738)
Another Trustee, Barry White. received a gift of £200 for his visits to minister at the Church (2021: £500).
Trustees. Ex
enses
During the year one of the Trustees Lawrence M¢Swiggan also received reimbursed expenses relating to repairs to the
Church, trdvel, ministy and other expenses amounting to £1059 (2021: £904). All of these expenses related to the Church
and no Trustee received reimbursement of expenses in their role as trustee. There were no other related paty transactions.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Net movement
in lunds
At 1.1.22
At 31.12.22
General fund
469
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movements in funds included in the above are as follows..
Unstructured Funds
General Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
Resources
Movement in
469
These notes fonn part of these financial statements
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