Woodstock Reformed Presbyterian Church
Trustees Report for year ending 31. December 2023
The trustoes of Woodstock Reformed Presbyterian Church present..
[1) their trustees Reportfor theyear ending 31. December 2023
(li) theirfinancial reportfor theyear ending 31, December 2023
Both are presented in accordance with The Charity Commissionfor Northern Ireland "The
trustees annual report and public benefit report" Uuly 2016)
Reference and administrative details
Registered charity name: Woodstock Reformed Presbyterian Church
Charity registration number: 106300
Address: 411, Woodstock Road, Belfast, BT6 8LL
Structure, governance and management
The charity is recognised a.s a charity in Northern Ireland under the reference
Nic106300. In the event of the charity being wound up members will be required to
contribute an amount not exceeding £1 each. The charity is under the control of the
Trustees.
The Trustee Board of Woodstock Reformed Presbyterian Church has given careful
consideration to the Charity Commission of Northern Ireland's statutory guidance on
public benefit to ensure that activities engaged in by the charity during the past year
have helped to achieN"e the charity's purpose and provide benefit for those associated
with the charity and the area in which the body is Incated,
Trustees
Mr. R. Balfour
Mr. O. Graham
Rev. D. Mccullough
Objectives
The purpose of the Woodstock Reformed Presbyterian Church is to support and
advance the Christian Faith through the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ
according to the Word of God, the Westminster Confession of Faith, Larger & Shorter
Catechism and the 'Book of Government and Order of the Reformed Presbyterian
Church of Ireland.
Activities 4Achievements
During 2023 weekly services for public worship took place each Sunday morning and
evening. These meetings involved explanation and application of the Bible to a variety
of aspects of life. These times of worship are open to the members and adherents of the
group and also to the general public. The local community was made aware of these
opportunities for understanding the message of the Bible through personal invitation by
the members, banners on the church railings and also the church Facebook page.

Weekly midweek Bible studies took place throughout the year. In these those attending
were taught the meaning and application of various Bible passages and their relevance
to life in the world,
Each week the church prays for the needs of those who attend and the needs of the
community and the nation in general.
Spiritual and emotional and practical support was given to those who regularly attend
the church and the public offered help via the church Facebook page.
During the past year the church served the community with a regular Friday Drop in
welcoming people from all backgrounds. The church also served the local community by
supplying second hand household items free of charge,
The church sought to make contacts with people in the community through being out on
the street inviting the community to the times of public worship.
All who attend the church have received as appropriate pastoral support amidst the
challenges of life.
Financial Review
The Trustees are thankful for the continued financial support received in the 2023
financial year. Total income received in the current financial year was £80,572
£58,191 was spent on charitable activities. In addition,
a further £2,135.00 was spent on renovation and repair costs in both the church
building and the church manse.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees monitor their income and expenditure, to determine the level of reserves
needed to enable us to continue to meet our aims and objectives in future years.
Public Benefit of the Charity
Woodstock Reformed Presbyterian Church continues to benefit the church members,
regular worshippers and community by sharing the good news of the gospel of Jesus
Christ, which is a life-transforming message. The regular weekly presentation of the
Word of God continues to shape the lives of all who attend and equip them
intellectually, morally, socially and spiritually to serve in society.
All the public times of worship are open to and advertised to the community through
our church noticeboard, internet information, and regular individual invitations being
passed out on the street.
All who attended the church receive the benefit of pastoral counsel as need arises.
Only the minister receives private benefit from the charity by way of employment
benefits as payment for full time gospel ministry.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
for the year ended 31'December 2023
The trustees are responsible for preparing the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and regulations.

Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year.
Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in
accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United
Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under charity law the trustees
must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true
and fair view of the state of the charity and its financial activities for that period. In
preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to follow best practice
and:
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to
any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
state whether the Charities SORP (effective January 2015) in accordance with
FRS 102 has been followed: prepare the financial statements on the going
concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue
in operation.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the above requirements in preparing
the financial statements.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose,
with reasonable accuracy, at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable
them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities,
On behalf of the Board
A//•K~
Date: 8th July 2023