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Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland (NIC105679)

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December
2024 including a Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at that date.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Pettigo congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
42 High Street, Tullyhommon, Kesh, Co Fermanagh BT93 8DL
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland (NIC105679)
CHARITY TRUSTEES
The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were:
Rev Gunther Andrich
Mrs Irene Coulter
MrThomas Read
MrAlan Moore
Mr Trevor Noble
PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS
M inister=
Clerk of Se55ion'.
Treasurer=
Rev Gunther Andrich
MrAlan Moore
MrAlan Moore
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Gary Thompson
Bannagh Beg, Kesh, Co Fermanagh BT93 8BY
BANKERS
Danske Bank
Main Street, Irvinestown, Co Fermanagh BT94 IGJ
SOLICITORS
Fergusons Solicitors
18 Belmore Street, Enniskillen. Co Fermanagh BT74 6AA

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STRucfuRE AND MANAGEMENT
The Kirk Session
The charity trustees of the congregation are the members of its Kirk Session. Under the congregation's
governing document, The Code, the book of the constitution and government of the Presbyterian
Church in Ireland, the Kirk Session seeks to watch over and promote the spiritual interest of the
congregation and of persons not connected with any congregation who are within its bounds. It ensures
pastoral care is in place in the congregation and seeks to further the contribution of the Church to
Christian witness and seniice in the local community. The Kirk Sessions has delegated to its
Congregational Committee the temporal affairs of the congregation including administering all funds
and property belonging to the congregation. Members of the Kirk Session are ex-officio members of the
Congregational Committee.
The Kirk Session consists of the ordained minister and the ruling elders of the congregations. All
members are entitled to propose, speak, and exercise equal votes at meeting5, except that the
Moderator, the 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 four times a 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 by the congregation or by the Kirk Session. Members are elected if they obtain two-thirds of
those who vote.
Presbytery
Under the Presbyterian Church in Ireland form of governance the 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. Pettigo
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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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 third 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 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.
Pettigo 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 its members to playtheir part in fulfilling God's mission to our world.
The congregation's mission purpose is that Pettigo Presbyterian Church aims to be a community of
Jesus, disciples, dedicated to honouring Him, in word and life. We see our church as welcoming, family
focused, caring, and aiming to be faithful to the teaching of our Saviour.
Our vision is to help our members to grow and develop in their Christian faith, to promote a wider
interest in the needs of our community and the world around us, and by our live5, Wltness, and example,
to draw others to Christ, which:
is increasingly characterised by love for God, and love and concern for others;
is committed to the historic Christian gospel as revealed in the Bible.
Is relevant to people of this time and p13ce_
The congregation aims to live out it5 Mission and Vision as a family of God's people by being:
A Covenant Community: where our relationships are rooted in the promises of God by living
faithfully toward him and toward one another.
An Intergenerational Community: where adults intentionally take the lead to engage with,
encourage and nurture younger members to maturity in Christ.
An Outward looking Community: where we want the blessings of God that belong to us in the
gospel to become blessings for others beyond the bounds of our community.

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As a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, we believe that the Bible is the supreme
authority over all we do, and that the Westminster Confession of Faith, along with the Larger and
Shorter Catechisms set out what we understand the Bible teaches on key matters of Christian faith
and practice.
A￿1VITIEs AND OBJECTIVES
The congregation meets for worship every Sunday and visitors are welcome to join. The Sacrament of
the Lords Supper is observed on three 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 prayer and bible study meetings, and it has a wide range of organisations
including:
Sunday School
Presbyterian Women (PW)
Girls, Brigade
Boys, Brigade
Kindly note, the Girls, Brigade and Boys, Brigade is comprised of members from the church and other
local churches in the area, with its meetings being held in the Pettigo Methodist Church Hall.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Worship and prayer
The congregation normally meets for worship each Sunday at 12.30pm, however during the month of
July the service 15 Usually at the earlier time of 9.45am and during August the church is closed with a
joint service being held with Irvinestown congregation, with which we are linked, at 11.00am in
Irvinestown. During the week the Bible Study provides an opportunity for members to meet together for
fellowshlp, to siudy the scrlptures and for a time of prayer.
A5 well as our regular services during the year we acknowledge God'5 gift of new life at Sacraments of
Baptism, conduct marriage services, and gave thanks for faithful services and sought to comfort those
who had been bereaved during the year. There were no marriage services and 2 baptisms took place in
the church, thankfully no members passed away during the year.
At 31 December 2024 there were 78 communicant members and 42 families connected with the
congregation. The average weekly attendance at worship is 29.

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Pastoral care
Members of the congregation who are unable to attend church due to sickness or age are vi51ted on a
regular basis by the minister, elders or by one of the congregation's pastoral visitors.
Mission and outreach
At a local level the congregation reaches out through the regular preaching of God's Word, special
services, and the individual friendship evangelism of committed members, together with our youth and
children's work.
The congregation 5UPPOrts 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, assists 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 contributes to the denominations annual World Development Appeal, the work
of the Presbyterian Children's Society, Sunday School project and any other special appeals.
As part of outreach the church held a Community Carol Service on 8 December 2024 with participation
from the local churches. An invitation was extended to all in the locality, those of faith and those of no
faith, especially those people from Ukraine seeking refuge in the area. Supper was served afterwards
and the appeal was for the work of Christian Aid. The event was warmly received by all who attended.
Presbytery
The congregation was represented at the regular meetings of Presbytery by our minister and / or one of
the elders. This provides an important link between the congregations and the wider structures of the
church.
General Assembly
The minister 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, which is normally held in June.
Property
During the year there were no major repairs or refurbishment projects carried out on the property.

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Organisations
Sunday School continues with the children leaving to go out to Sunday School after the children's
address. There is a wide age range with the children divided between two groups, Nursery to P6 and P7
to Year 10. The programme follows the Postal Bible School lessons as this works well and
accommodates the wide age range. A team of teachers and supervisors volunteer on a rota basis to
assist with Sunday School whilst ensuring compliance with child protertion gLJidelines.
The Sunday School year culminated on 16 June 2024 with a Children's Day service at which the children
were presented with vouchers from Real Life bookshop and other treats. After the service everyone
enjoyed an ice cream and an opportunity for social fellowship.
Sunday School resumed in September and has continued a weekly schedule with varying attendance
levels. At Christmas the children were actively involved in the special all age family service on 15th
December with a presentation on the true message and celebration of Christmas.
The Presbyterian Women's group (PW) normally meet in Pettigo church hall on the first Tuesday
evening of each month from September to April, with a schedule of organised activities and events as
agreed. The PW hosted the World Day of Prayer service on 01 March 2024 with representation and
participation from members of the local churches in the community. After the service supper was
served and a time for fellowship was enjoyed by all.
Pettigo Girls, Brigade, which was formed in 1960, 15 open to gir15 from the age of 4 to 17 year5 old.
Members and leaders are drawn from Pettigo Presbyterian Church and other local churches. Meetings
are normally held between 6.30pm to 7.45pm on Wednesday evenings in Pettigo Methodist Church Hall
from September to April and include activities such as crafts, bible study, sports, and cooking. Several
members of Pettigo Presbyterian Church are actively involved in leadership roles. Pettigo Girls, Brigade
started for the new session in September 2024 with 30 girls and 6 leaders on their records. Each group
have enjoyed a varied programme of bible study, craft, games, charity, and badge work. The GB season
ended with their Display held on Wednesday 09 April 2025 and the leaders were greatly encouraged by
the support of parents and friends.
Pettigo Boys, Brigade is comprised of members from the Pettigo Presbyterian Church, the Pettigo
Methodist Church, and other local churches. Meetings are held on Friday evenings in the Pettigo
Methodist Church Hall.
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 activitie5.

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PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland meets the public benefrt requirement by providing benefit to 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 a5 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 benefrt flowing from 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 organisations, 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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FINANCIAL REVIEW
The congregation'5 main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill
Offering. There were 50 contributors during the year (31 in previous year, 20231 donating a total of
£17,593 (£17,516 in previous year, 2023).
Total Income of the congregation during the year was £27,175, compared to £29,569 in the previous
year.
Total expenditure increased from £30,059 in the previous year to £32,203 in the year ended 31
December 2024.
Income for the year has declined from the previous year, coupled with the impact of inflation and higher
costs has led to an increase in expenditure during the year.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements of the
congregation in accordance with applicable law and generally accepted accounting practice.
As the congregation's total income does not exceed £250,000, the Trustees have elected under Section
64131 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland} 208 to prepare a receipts and payment account and a
statement of assets and liabilities.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and
explain the congregation's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time its financial
position. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the congregation and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on 17 June 2025 and signed on its behalf by
Alan Moore
Thomas Read
Date:
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER5 REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF pE￿IG0 CONGREGATION OF THE
PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
I report on the financial ststements for the year ended 31 De￿mber 2024, which comprise the statement of
financial activities, statement of assets and liabilities and the relaled notes.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities
Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounls under section 65 of the Charities Act"
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under section 65(9){b) of the Charities Act- and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examinerfs 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 Ihe
charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also included consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such
matters.
My role is to state whelher 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 requirement5 of the Charities Act
That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (11 to (4} listed above and, in
connection with
Ilowing the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters
th2t require dr
ing to your attention.
mpson
Date:
Independent Examiner
Bannagh Beg
Kesh
Co Fermanagh
BT93 8BY
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY (Receipts and Payments Account)
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Note Unrestricted
Funds
Restrirted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Receipts
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investment Income
Other
16,245
9,366
300
25,611
300
28,076
300
894
229
894
370
828
365
141
16,386
10,789
27,175
29,569
Sale of Investments
Sale of fixed assets
Loans Received
Total Receipts
16,386
10,789
27,175
29,569
Payments
Raising funds
Cha ritable activities
Investment costs
Other
228
21.718
228
31.974
214
29,845
10.256
21,946
10,256
32,202
30,059
Purchase of Investments
Purchase of fixed assets
Loan Repayments
12
Total Payments
21,946
10,256
32,202
30,059
Net receipts / Ipaymentsl
Transfers between funds
Movement in funds value
15,560)
{75)
533
75
{5,0271
1490}
Not movement in fund5
Funds brought forward
Non cash/bank related funds 10
15,6351
10,071
608
34,196
{5.0271
44.267
1490}
44,757
Funds carried forward
13
4,436
34,804
39,240
44,267
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
As at 31 December 2024
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restricted Endowment Total Funds Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
Funds Reconciliation
Bank and Cash at start of year
Non cash/bank related funds
Net movement in funds
10,071
34.196
44,267
44,757
15,635)
608
(5,0271
1490)
Bank and Cash at end of year
4,436
34,804
39,240
44,267
Bank & Cash Balances
Bank Deposit Accounts
Bank Current Accounts
Cash in Hand
25,000
14,240
44,267
39,240
44,267
Other Assets
Fixed Assets- Note 11
Church Premises
Fixtures. F'ittings & Equipment
Vehicles
Investments- Note 12
Gift Aid receivable on donations
15,644
15,246
15,644
15,246
Liabilities
Loans
Other
Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on 17 June 2025 and signed on its behalf by
Alan Moore
Thornas Read
Date:
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
31 December 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIE5
BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
A5 the total income of the congregation is less 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.
FUNDACCOUNTING
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 15 to be used either as restricted or
unrestricted income funds depending upon the purpose for which the endowment was established in
the first place,
Restricted funds comprise (al income from endowments which is to be expended only on the restricted
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
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
FurKIs
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Recorded giving
Loose collections
Donations and gifts
Gift Aid
Gifts in remembrance
Legacies and bequest
13,538
343
4,055
688
3,294
1,329
17,593
1,031
3,294
3,693
17,516
1,095
3,304
4,411
1,750
2.364
16,245
9,366
25,611
28,076
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
31 December 2024
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Income from charitable activitie5
Fees from weddings and funerals
Fundraising events
Membership fees
Grants
300
300
300
300
300
300
4. OTHER TRADING AcfiviTIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrirted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Letting of premises
Trading income
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrirted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Deposit interest
General Investment Fund
Rents investment properties
Other investment income
103
103
76
791
791
752
894
894
828
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31 December 2024
OTHER INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Insurance claims
Other income
141
229
370
365
141
229
370
365
RAISING FUNDS
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
FWO envelopes
Fund raising events
228
228
214
228
228
214
CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restrirted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2024
Totsl
2023
General Assembly Assessments
Presbytery fees
Ministry and support staff costs
Congregational running expenses
Donations to Missions and charitie5
Governance costs
3,074
121
13,735
4,548
3,074
121
2,772
122
13,197
9,288
4,226
240
6,348
3.908
10,896
3,908
240
240
21,718
10,256
31,974
29,845
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31 December 2024
OTHER EXPENDITURE
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Investment properties expenses
Manse extension and renovation
10. NON CASH/BANK RELATED FUNDS
The congregation has reviewed the basis on which it prepares its accounts and, in order that these are
prepared on a strict receipts and payments basis, it has eliminated from its fund balances any funds
which are not held in bank or cash balances. Any other funds, which the congregation holds, in
particular investments and loans, are disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
11. FIXED ASSETS
The congregation own5 the Church premises situated at 42 High Street, Tullyhommon, Kesh Co
Fermanagh BT93 8DL and the associated fixtures. fittings, plant and machinery. These have an insurance
value of £789,456.
The con8re8ation also owns a 50% share of the manse situated at 21 Lisnarick Road, Tullynagarn,
Irvinestown, Co Fermanagh BT94 IEY. The half share has an insurance value of £234,473.
12. INVESTMENTS
The congregation has the following investments. Amounts are shown at market valuation.
2024
Z023
General Investment Fund
Property
Other investments
15,644
15,246
15,644
15,246
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13. FUND BALANCES
Fund
Balance Movement Receipts
at start
to funds
Payment Surplus / Transfer Balance
(Deficit)
at end
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
10,071
16,386
21,946
{5,560)
{75}
4,436
10,071
16.386
21.946
15,5601
1751
4,436
Restricted Funds
Building/Renovation Fund
Mission & Charities Fund
Other Congregational
26,606
6,271
3,351
1,167
5,642
3,426
1.188
629
1751
1211
27,235
75
7,590
7,569
34,196
10.789
10,256
533
75
34.804
Endowment Funds
Investments Fund
Total
44,267
27,175
32,202
15,027)
39,240
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