Village Church Belfast
Trustees, Report
The Trustees present their report and the financial statements of the church for the year ended 30 Jun¢ 2023. The
Trustees confirm that they comply with tbe requirements of the Charities Ath (Northern Ireland) 2008. The
Charities (Annual Return) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015, The Charities (Am]ual RetUTn) Regulations
(Northern Ireland} 2015 and Ac¢ounting and Reporttng by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
which applies to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the FtnanGial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l Jarjuary 2015).
The Truste
The Trustees who served the church during the year were Is follows:
Thomas Mcconaghie
Nick Wright
Jonathan Parf(s
Structure, Governance & Mallag¢ment
Village Church Belfast is governed by their Constitution.
The Trustees are responsible for the ove￿&11 governance of the church. The nwnber of Truste¢s shall not be less
than three, nor more than seven.
Statement of ¢ompli#nee
In setting our artivities and. planning our activiti¢s foT the year the trustees have given careful consideration to
the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities have
helped to achieve the charity's purposes and provide a benefit to the benefEciari¢s.
Purposes
The purpose of this chuToh sk]all be to glorify God" At will be a community of Christ followers who understand
that the city and their spheres of intluenee ate their missÈon field. Th¢y will be trained and 4uipped to be
faithful disciples of Jesus, and to live out tbe Gospel for the sake of God's glory.
Activities
Summary activities
Weekly SLmday servioes, children's programm¢s, weekly home group gatherings, prayer & worship eY¢nir5£S,
men's and wornen's events, community cleal) up days, monthly leadership development, building use for
community events, mum & tots group, religious holiday events like carol services. easter events, cty partnership
with Walkway Con]munity Cellt￿.
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Beneficiaries
The charÉty'S beneficiaries ate:
Memb¢
Membets families
Those connected with the church
The local community
The general public
Private benefit
A privats benefit of the WOTIC is the finan¢ia3ly supported pastor whÈch is Éncidental and necessary to the
continued work of th¢ church.
Publie benefit
The purposes of Village Church Belfast are..
The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the declaration of faith set out in a Schedule to the
Arti¢l¢s. The dir¢cE b¢J¢fits flowing from this purpose include the facilitation of regular public worship, that
provides for the &pÈritual wellbeing of society- the training and equipping of people in their Christian faith.
These benefits be demonstrated throu¥) weekly meetini>t to present the teachings of tELe bkble and the
provision of opportunittes for Christian response including but not limited to praver and worship. These benefits
are demonstrated by the Membe￿ of the public who ¢hoose to attend our weeldy worship gatherings, events and
training day8 and the feedback they provide.
To promote and fulfil such other charitsble purposes beneficial to the ¢ommunity in Belfast, Ireland the United
Kingdon] and such other parts of the world as the directors may from time to time think fit. The direct benefits
flowing from this purpose include working with the local people of Bloomfield and B2]lymacarret in dealing
with issues of addiction, sexual exploitstion and sectsrianÈsm" through the teaching provided at services and
events held at th¢ church building- and the finar)¢ial support of charities working to alleviate those in poverty.
These benefits are demonstrated by the presence of members of the public Choosing to ￿¢1ve the teaching and
through the feedba¢k of the local stakeholders we parther with both locally and abroad.
To relieve aged persons and peTsons in nee(L haTdship, sickness, or distress arising therefrom whether in
connection with housing or accommodation or shelter or any otheT purpose {whether by loan, gill the provision
0£ accommodation or shelter in any other way), in Belfast, Ireland and United Kingdom and su¢h other parts of
the world as the drrectors may from time ￿ time think fit. The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include
relief of the needs of people suffering from hunger, poor nutrition, lack of shelter. sickness, so¢ial exclusion or
other hardships. These benefits aT¢ demonstrat¢d by the feedbaek of those members of society whose hardships
have been alleviated.
To advance educatFon whether of childret) (above or below compulsory school age) or 0£ &dults. The direct
benefit that flows from this purpose is the educational value provided by the religious and Biblical teachings
being offered by our charÉty. These benefits are demonstrated by members of the public chi)osing to receive the
tea¢hirJg and the feedback they provide.
There is no ham] ￿lSing from any of tbe purposes.

Village Church Belfast
Truste&s' Report
Financial Review and Results for the Year
See attached annual accounts for th¢ year ended JO June 202).
Main A¢hievements for the Year
Worship services held each week throughout the year both in person and online (bible teachin& prayer, worship,
fellowship)
Pray¢r 2nd small group support via Zix)m and in person meetings
Benevolence for people in need
Women's events
Men's events
West Belfast church plant
Child protection training
Youth club
Tots group
Hope Explored evangelism classes
Regul￿ le2dership developrnent meetings
Partnership with Walkway Community Centre
Village community clean up day
Coordinating with COM￿u￿1ty Stakeholders such as NGOS and community bodies on community development
tssues
Weddings
Marriage prep counsellitvg
Continued development of s¢¢ond congregaÉion in a strategic part of the city
Multiplication of small groups meeting throughout Belfast
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Future Plans
2022123 h2s been both fruitful and challenging. We're still recovering in may ways from the heitshts of the
pandemic. We've left Zoom meetings behind Én many &sp¢ots, no longer neediog it for our maAn gatherings. only
for the occasiona] meeting QT mid-week reflection and Pfdy times. Our West Belfast church plant endeavows
h2ve sadly come to a pause with Nathan Browi no longer employed for Village. We still have a desire to plant a
church in West Belfast and ¢onsider the work done over the past coupl¢ years not a waste at all. We've gained
some important relationships which w¢ trust wtll be crucia] for any futur¢ plans tn the West.
We have brought on a new ehildren and families worker who has done an excellent job engaging with not only
the families who are part of our growing congregation , but with the wider Bloomfield ¢ommunity; our parents
aTkd tots group being a parti¢ular highltght. We have also brought on a new Treasurer who has helped bring
greater a¢¢ountability to our finan¢e team 2$ we have grown as a church.
Our building purch&se project has been slow to complete. Our giving campaigtt has been a su¢¢ess but solicitors
have been slow. This hasn't stopped us from continuing to make some needed improvements to the building. We
look forward to completing the building Purchase in the near future.
RÈsk Management
REsk is an everyday part of the Charity's nonnal activity. The Trustees have wr]sÈdered and identified the major
risks to which the charity is exposed having taken appropriate professional advice have been assured that
adequate systems and procedures are in place in order to mitigate or manag¢ those risks.
Reserves Policy
Th¢ Charity does not have a reserdes policy.
Pensions
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme {which rneets the requirements of The Pension
Regulator as a qualifying workplace pension scheme) for the benefit of its permanent staff attd those who are
eligible under Auto Enrolment. The assets are administered by insurance eornpanies in personal pension plans
and are held independently from those of the charity. Contributions are charged to th¢ StaÉ¢m¢nt of Financial
Activities in the period to whÉch they re12ts.
Results
The results for the year and the charity's financial position at the end of the year are shown in the attached
financiaI stste]nents.
Small companies provision statement
This report has been prepared in accordance with the smail companies regime under tFte Companies Act 2006.
The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 15 March 2024 and sÉgned on its b¢half by:
athan Parks
'rugtee
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Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The tnjstees (who are aIso the directors of Village Chur¢h Belfast ft)r the purposes of company law) are
responsible for preparing the trustees, report the financÈai statements in accordance with applicable law and
Unit¢d Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practic¢), including
FRS 102 'Th¢ Financial Reporting Standard appltcable in the UK and R¢publi¢ of Ireland" The report and
accounts have been prepared kn accordance with the provtsions in the Companies Act 2006 relating to small
companies.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under Company law
the trustees must nol approve the financial $￿tements uNless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view
of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incomino resour¢¢s and applÉc2tion of resources,
including its income and expenditure. of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial
statements, the trustees are required lo:
select suitable ae¢ounting policies ftnd apply ihem consistently.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP-
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable aod prndent;
state whether applicable accounting standards. comprising FRS 102 have been followel subject to any
materiaI departures dTrsGlos¢d and explained in the financial statements" and
prepare the fRn&n¢ial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriat¢ to presume that th¢
charitable company will continue Én business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting re¢oFds that can disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of the charttable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statanents
comply with tbe Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding tbe assets of the charitable
company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and deteclion of fraud and otber irregulaTities.
The trustees are Tesponsible for the maintenance and integrity of tbe corp)rate and financial inforniation
included on the c￿table company's website. Legislation governing the prep2Yation and dissemination of
financial statemeJ)ts may differ from legislatioD in other juEisdi¢tlODS.
Approved by the trustees of the charity on 15 March 2024 and signed on its behalf by..
h2n Parks
ste¢
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