PRS
Patton Rainey I
Stenson Limited
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
& RECISTERED AUDITOFIS
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER= 105664
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
FOR
GREAT OAKS CHURCH NI
Patton Rainey Stenson Limited
Chartered Accountants
6 East Bridge Street
Enniskillen
Co. Ferfflanagh
BT74 7BT
CHARTERED
ACCOUNTANTS
IRELAND
Chartered
Tax Advisers
Registered to carry oul audit work and regulated for a range of investment business
activities in the United Kingdom by the Institute of Chartered Accounianls in Ireland

GREAT OAKS CHURCH NI
CONTEIYTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ror the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2023
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Slatement of Financial Aetivities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
6 to 10

GREAT OAKS CHURCH NI
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2023
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. The
trustees have adopted ihe provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the
UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019).
OWECTIVES AND AcfiviTIES
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.
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 them. We explain and demonstrate 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 sharino 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 ministry. We support ihose who choose to go to Bible College for further trdining. We plant new
churches for people in other geographical areas with people who are sufficiently trained to lead the meetings and
continue to support them. We invile 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. gifts 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 2023 amounted to £43.188 (2022= £33.008) of which £36.143 (2022:
£27,710) related to tithes, offerings and gifts.
Gift aid refijnds received amounted to £7,015 in the year ended 31 December 2023 (2022: 5,297).
The total expenditure for the year ended 31 December 2023 amounted to £41,042 (2022: £33,477).
At the end of the year the Charity had a balance in the Bank Account amounting to £2,262 compared to £706 at 31
December 2022.
The Charity also had loans amounting to £13,068 at the year end compared to £7,858 at 31 December 2022.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a constitution and is therefore an unincorporated charity.
It was registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland on 31 August 2016 and was fom]erly known as
Hillhead ChTlStian 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 Decernber 2023 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.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
105664
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GREAT OAKS CHURCH NI
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2023
Principal address
82 Rainey Street
Magherafelt
Co. Londonde
BT455AH
Trustees
Mr L Mcswiggan
MrDWatt
Mr B White
Independent Examiner
Thomas Satnuel Patton FCA
Patton Rainey Stenson Limited
Chartered Accountants
6 East Bridge Street
Enniskillen
Co. Fernianagh
Bf74 7BT
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 17 October 2024 and signed on its behalf by=
Trustee
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PRS
Patton Rainey I
Stenson Limited
CHAATERED ACCOUNTANTS
& REGISYEAED AUDITOAS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
GREAT OAKS CHURCH NI
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages four to ten.
Respective responsibilities of eharity trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of
the Charlties Act (Northern treland) 2008.
It is my responsiblÈty to-
examine the accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Conunission for Northern
Ireland under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
state whether particular matters have cotne to my attention.
Basis ofthe independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under Section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was
carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under
Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity
and a compartson 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 tNstees 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 accounting records
That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
That there is further infortnation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my exatnination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) to (4) listed above and, in
connectton with following the Directions of the Charity Colntnission for Northern Ireland. I have found no tnatters that
require drawing to your attention.
Thomas sa￿Ue1 Patton FCA
Patton Rainey Stenson Liniited
Chartered Accountants
6 East Bridge Street
Enni5killen
Co. Fennanagh
BT74 7BT
17 October 2024
CHARTERED
ACCOUNTANTS
IRELAND
Chartered
Tax Advisers
Registered lo carry out audit work and regulated lor a range ol investment busines5
activities in the United Kingdorn by the Inslilule ol Charterecl Accountartis in Ireland

GREAT OAKS CHURCH NI
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2023
31.12.23
Unrestricted
rund
31.12.22
Total
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
43,158
33,007
Investment income
30
Total
43,188
33.008
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
41,042
33.477
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
2,146
(469)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
(7,152)
(6,683)
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
5,006)
7.152)
The notes forni part of these financial statements
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GREAT OAKS CHURCH NI
BALANCE SHEET
31 DECEMBER 2023
31.12.23
Unrestricted
fund
31.12.22
Total
fijnds
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
5,800
2,262
706
8,062
706
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(13,068)
(7.858)
NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)
5.006
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
(5,006)
(7.152)
NET ASSETSI(LIABILITIES)
5.006
7.152)
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
5,006)
TOTAL FUNDS
5,006
7.152)
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 17 October 2024 and were
signed on its behalf by:
Trustee
The notes forn) part of these financial slatements
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GREAT OAKS CHURCH NI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in
accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordaThce with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),.
Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, and the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. The financial statements have been prepared under the
historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it
is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be Tequired in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has
been classified under headings ihat aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly
attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of
resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt frorn t&x on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted ￿ndS can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when fimds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.12.23
31.12.22
Deposit account interest
30
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
During the current year one of the Trustees Lawrence Mcswiggan was in receipt of remuneraÉion in relation to
his role as a pastor of the Church . The total of such remuneration during the year was £16,839 (2022=£16,953).
Another Trustee, Barry White, received a gift of £1,025 for his visits to minister at the Church (2022- £200)
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CREAT OAKS CHURCH NI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2023
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS- continued
Trustees, expenses
During the year one of the Trustees Lawrence Mcswiggan also received reimbursed expenses relating to
repairs to the Church , travel, ministy and other expenses amounting to £2,301(2022'. £1,059). All of these
expenses related to the Church and no Trustee received reimbursement of expenses in their role as tnjstee. There
were no other related party transactions.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTtVlTIES
Unrestricted
fund
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
33,007
Investment income
Total
33.008
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
33.477
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
(469)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
(6.683)
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
7.152
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.23
31.12.22
Loan
5,800
During the year the Church received a loan of £ l 0,000 from a third paty. It was requested that this be advanced
to one of the Trustees Lawrence Mcswiggan as a short tenn loan. At 31 December 2023 the loan has been
reduced to £5.800. During 2024 this loan has been fully repaid.
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GREAT OAKS CHURCH NI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2023
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.23
31.12.22
Bank loans and overdrdfts (see note 7)
Other loans (see note 7)
5,780
7,288
6,558
1.300
13,068
7,858
LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
31.12.23
31.12.22
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank loans
Other loans
5.780
7.288
6.558
1.300
13,068
7,858
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in fund5
At
31.12.23
At 1.1.23
Unrestricted funds
Generdl fund
(7,152)
2,146
(5,006)
TOTAL FUNDS
7.152)
2,146
5,006
Net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrieted funds
General fund
43,188
(41,042)
2,146
TOTAL FUNDS
43,188
41,042)
2,146
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GREAT OAKS CHURCH NI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- eontinued
for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2023
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in ￿llds
At
31.12.22
At 1.1.22
Unrestricted funds
Generdl fund
(6,683)
(469)
(7,152)
TOTAL FUNDS
6.683)
469)
Comparative net movement in ￿nds. included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
33,008
(33.477)
(469)
TOTAL FUNDS
33.008
33,477)
A current year 12 monihs and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.12.23
At 1.1.22
Unrestricted funds
General fund
(6,683)
1,677
(5,006)
TOTAL FUNDS
6,683)
1.677
5,006)
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds. included in the above are
as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
76,196
(74,519)
1,677
TOTAL FUNDS
76.196
74 519)
1.677
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GREAT OAKS CHURCH NI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- Continued
for the Year Ended 31 DECEMBER 2023
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related paty trdnsactions for the year ended 31 December 2023.
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