Presbyter an COAGH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELANDTRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financlal Statements ft)r the year ended 31 December 2022 including a Statement of Assets and Llablllties as at that date. REFERENCE AND ADlllllNISTRATIVE DETAILS Coagh congregation of the Presbyterlan Church In Ireland 1 Welbourne Place Coagh Cookstown Co Tyron6 BT80 OEZ Reglstered Charity In Northern Ireland (NIC105685) CHARITY TRUSTEES The Charity Trusteas who served durlng th8 year orwho were trustees at the date of thls report were Rev. Stewart Glendinnlng Mrs Amy Alllngham PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS Mlnister Clerk of Sesslon Treasurer Rav. Stewart Glendinnlng Mrs Amy Alllngham Mr Richard Mccrea INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Davld Lyttle + Co Ltd 15 Meetlng Street Magherafelt Co Londonderry BT45 6BN BANKERS Danske Bank Donegall Square West Belfast BT16JS
Presbyter an COAGH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT The Kirk Sesslon 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 constitutlon and government of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, the Kirk Session seeks to watch over and promote the spiritual interest of the congregation and of persons not connected with any congregation who are within its bounds. It ensures pastoral care is in place in the congregation and seeks to further the contribution of the Church to Christian witness and service in the local community. The Kirk Sessions has delegated to its Congregational Committee the temporal affairs of the congregation including administering all funds and propety belonging to the congregation. Members of the Kirk Session are ex-officio members of the Congregational Committee. The Kirk Session consists of the ordalned minister and the rullng elders of the congregations. All members are, entltled to propose, speak and exercise equal votes at meetings, except that the Moderator, the mlnisters in active duty in the congregation, has no dellberative but only a casting vote. Stated meetings of the Klrk sesslon are held as required throughout the year. To be chosen for the office of the eldership in the congregatlon 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 Klrk Sesslon. Members are elected If they obtain 0-thirdS of those who vote. Presbytery Und8r the psbYterlan Church in Ireland form of governance the corporate overslght of a congregation is the responsibility of a Presbytery which superlntends generally the spiritual and temporal affairs of the congregatlons assigned to it by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Coagh congregatlon of the Presbyterian Church has been assigned to the Tyrone 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. The General Assembly The General Assembly is the supreme court of the Church, representing in one body the whole Church and actlng as its supreme legislative, admlnistration 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 minsters and a representative elder appointed by the Kirk Session of each congregation.
an COAGH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE The charitable purpose of the congregation is the'advancement of religion. Coagh 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 exlsts to love and honour God through faith in His Son and by the power of His Spiri( and to enable her members to play their part in fulfilling God's mission to ourworld. The congregatlons misslon purposes is, by the grace of God, to help people of all ages become fully devoted followers of Jesus Chrlst. Our vlslon Is, by the gra of God, to be an inclusive, welcoming community of Christ's people of all ages, whlch: Is increasingly characterised by love for God,. and lov8 and concern for others; is committed to the historic Christian gospel as revealed in the Blbl8', is relevant to people of thls tlme and place. The congregatlon aims to live out Its Mlsslon and Vision as a famlly of God's people by belng: A Covenant Communlty.. where our relatlonshlps are rooted in the promises of God by living faithfully toward hlm and toward one another An Intergeneratlonal Communlty., where adults Intentlonally tak8 the lead to engage wlth, encourage and nurture younger members to maturity in Christ. An Outward looking Community.. where we want the blessings of God that belong to U8 In the gospel to become blessings for others beyond the bounds of our community, As a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, we belleve that the Bible Is the supreme authorlty over all we do, and that the Westmlnster Confesslon of Faith, along with the Larger and Shorter Catechlsms set out what we understand the Blble teaches on key matters of Chrlstlan faith and pracljce ACTIVITIES AND OBJECTIVES The congregatlon meèts for worshlp every Sunday and visitors are welcome to loln. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper Is observed on several occaslons during the year and all those who have been baptised and who have made a profession of falth In the Lord Jesus Christ are admitted to the Lord's Supper. The congregatlon has several organisations Including Sunday School Women's Association United Mldweek Fellowship FUEL Bowling Club Mums & Tots Time & Talent Group
an COAGH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {cont'd) ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Worship and prayer The congregation nomially meets for worship each Sunday at 10:45am. In this past year, the restrictions imposed because of the global COVID pandemic have affected all aspects of church. As restrictions were relaxed Church services resumed and Health and Safety requirements were a priority. We have remained in contact with the congregation throughout, using both the postal service and email and through providing services on the internet. Charitable organisations have recelved our continuing financial support. As well as our regular servlces during the year the Church offers Sacraments of Baptism and marriage services. As a congregatlon we gave thanks for faithful services and sought to comfort those who had been bereaved during the year. At 31 December 2022 there were 30 communicant members and 65 families connected with the congregation. The average week attendance at mornlng worship is 30. Pastoral care Members of the congregation who are unable to attend church due to sickness or age are vlslted on a regular basis by the mlnister, or elders. Misslon and outreach At a local level the congregation regularly supports appeals made by Church House. During the year the congregatlon supported numerous charitable organisatlons through special collections and from Church fund. The Tlme and Talent group was set up to promote fellowshlp and friendshlp through varlous craft activities. The group meets normally [ce a month and has average attendance of 55 people at each session. The group also organises a number of outings for members throughout the year. Fund raising is also carried out to support various organisations. The congregation supports the United Appeal for Mission which is a central fund of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. This fund enables congregatlons to support the wlder mission of the denomination and to do mission and outreach on a denomlnational basls beyond what the congregation could do on its own. The United Appeal Fund provides financial support for misslon personnel at home and overseas, assists congregations with the deployment of locally based staff, enables church plantlng, provides grant support for the upkeep of church premises, assist with the running costs of Unlon Theological College, the Church's training college for mlnistry students, and financially 5UPPOrts congregation in the areas of worship, discipleship, global rnlssion, outreach, leadership and pastoral care. The congregation also contrlbutes to the denominations annual World Development Appeal, Sunday School project and any other special appeals.
an COAGH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) Prosbytery The congregation was represented at the regular meetings of Presbytery by our minister and l or one of the elders. This provides an important link beeen 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, in June. Property The Church Committee continue to provide oversight and maintenance of our suite of buildings to ensure they remaln fit for purpose. Durlng the year a new sound system was installed, and general maintenance carried out. Organlsations The Sunday School meets every Sunday at 9.45am where the children learn about God through various activitie8. Volunteer8 The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give freely of their time by serving on committees and helping with organisations and other church activities. PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEAIENT The Presbyterian Church in Ireland meets the public benefit requirement by providing benefit to its members and the general public by maklng known the Chrlstlan Gospel of the Lord Jesus Chrlst through the advancement of rellgion. The direct beneflts which flow from the purposes of the Church Include the gaining of an understandlng in Christian b8llef5 as set out in the Bible and in the Church's subordinale 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 expresslons 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 thelr members, or are facilitated through presbyteries or are organised and delivered centrally, Local delivery is facilitated by central resources in almost all cases. Public access is made known through the use of noticeboards, printed material, press advertisement, websites, and social media or in other ways. The benefits are demonstrated through regular evaluation of the services and Informal and ad-hoc feedback from members, their families, and members of the public. The purpose does not lead to harm. The only private benefit flowing from our purpose is related to Mlnisters, Missionaries, Deaconesses, Irish Mission workers and Lay Agents who receive benefits as a result of their holding office or employment. However, this is incldental and necessary in order to further our charltable purpose. There are no other private benefits. The beneficiaries of this purpose are members, their families, other indivlduals 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 indiv.idual members of the public. The Kirk Session has had regard to the Charity Commissions Public benefit requirement statutory guidance.
an COAGH CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) FINANCIAL REVIEW The congregation's main source of income Is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill Offering. The results for the year are set out on page 9, which the Trustees conslder to be satisfactory. The SereS of the Congregatlon are held for the advancement of its charitsble purpose, other than restrictsd reserves whlch are held for a designated purpose,: STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES The Trustees are responslble for preparlng the annual report and the financlal statements of the congregation In accordance wlth appllcable law and generally accepted accounting practice. As the congregation's total Income does not exceed £250,000, the Trustees have 618cted under Sectlon 64(3) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 208 to preparé a recelpt8 and payment account and a statement of assets and Ilabilities. The Trustee8 are responsible for keeping adequate accountlng records that are sufficlent to show and explaln the congregation's transactions and dlsclose with reasonable accuracy at any time Its financial position. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the con'gregation and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Kirk Sesslon at a meeting on 4tFi' May 2023 and signed on its behalf by LSttPI Rev Stewart Glendlnning Mrs Amy Allingham Trustee Trustee ZdL3 Date