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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

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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 p￿sbYterlan 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.

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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

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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.

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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 be￿een 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.

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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 ￿Ser￿eS 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
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