Hope Community Church Craigavon
Trustees, Annual Report
and
Statement of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities
For the year ended 31 December 2023
Charities Number
NIC106305

Hope Community Church Craigavon
Annual report and financial statements forthe year ended 31 December 2023
Contents
Pages
References and Administrative Details of the Charity
Trustees, Report
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
Receipts and Payment5 Account
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Note5 to the Financial Statements
9-10

Hope Community Church Craigavon
Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
References and Administrative Details
Charity Name:
Hope Community Church Craigavon
Charity Registration Number..
NIC106305
Contact Address:
20 Highfield Road
Craigavon
BT63 3AJ
Trustees
Revd Craig Cooney
Esther Uprichard
Andrew Gilpin
Glyn Owen
George Webb
Malcom Adamson
Basil O'malley
Principal Office-Bearers
Clergy:
Church Treasurer-
Church Secretary:
Revd Craig Cooney
Andrew Gilpin
Kathryn Anderson
Independent Auditor
James Robin50n
WHR Accountants Ltd
56 Upper English Street
Armagh
BT617LG
Bankers
Danske Bank
45 High Street
Portadown
BT62 ILB

Hope Communlty Church Craigavon
Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December
2023
The Trustees present the Annual Report and Statement5 of Receipts and Payments for Hope
Community Church Craigavon for the year ended 31 December 2023
Ob'ectives and Activities
Hope Community Church {CMCI 15 an Anglican Congregation in the Diocese of Down and Dromore.
Our aim is to be a growing, living Church of Christian people in the Craigavon area who live and
worship in such a way that those in our community, who are not yet committed to Christ or are
unconvinced by the Christian faith, will come and join us, reaching out to each consecutive
generation and drawing them into the Kingdom of God. We want to express the Love and Power of
God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit as we experience forgiveness and healing and are equipped and
trained for the work of the Kingdom. In this, we desire to work and pray towards renewal in the
Church and revival in Craigavon. We believe that this is facilitated through Sunday Services and mid-
week home groups, youth and children's activities as well as through other events which can
encourage the Church actively to give away what God has given us, thus benefitting the community
around us.
Achievements Performance & Public Benefit
Below you will find a summary of the main activities undertaken by the Parish to carry out its
charitable purposes for the public benefit and the main achievements during the year. This will
include its purposes, achievements, beneficiarie5, etc.
Hope CC is located in central Craigavon, which is an urban mixed-use area consisting of residential
developments, retail and governmental, civic and judicial buildings. The Church can provide a focal
point for local resident5 and community groups as community space is limited in the area. We hope
to open up our building5 to establish relations with local community groups.
The local area has both an established community and a transient one. Nearby to Hope CC, we have
Craigavon Area Hospltal, Rushmere Shopping Centre, Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre and
Craigavon Court House. We have a large number of people passing by each day and young families
make up a significant proportion of the population. Most of the congregation live within the
Craigavon Area, including the neighbouring towns of Lurgan, Portadown and the surrounding
countryside.

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Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 (continued)
Public Worship-
We held one service each Sunday throughout the year starting at 10..30 preceded by prayer at 10..00
An online service also broadcasts live each Sunday.
The first Sunday of every month includes Holy Communion.
We have benefited from a high standard of teaching and preaching from Clergy and visiting
preachers alike. The overall style is challenging, thoughtful and evangelical; we are committed to
encouraging Church Members towards whole life discipleship.
Our Church family reflects a wide age-range, from the very young to the more elderly with the age of
those present ranging from newborns to 80+. We have been encouraged by seeing an increase in
the number of teenager5 and those in the 18-30 age-range, and are praying for more local families to
join us in Hope.
At Hope we encourage every Member of the congregation to use the gifts God has given them to
serve in whatever capacity they feel led, remembering it's not only serving people, it's loving them
'Serve one another humbly in love, Galatians 5.13. We have been blessed to see many people step
forward and use these gifts in administration, finance teams, children and youth leaders,
safeguarding trust co-ordinators, welcome and hospitality teams, catering teams, cleaning team,
gardening teams, audio and video technicians, website and social media co-ordinators and worship
teams.
Strengths at present include the involvement of many people across the many area5 of ministry in
the Church, increasing attendance at services, new membership and the growth in the number of
children and youth. Thi5 has resulted in continued financial commitment that will be essential as we
move out into the community. The feeling of welcome expressed by newcomers is also encouraging.
Hope home group5 are providing discipleship and seeing growth in giftings and confidence in the
members.
The target audience is cross-generational with new younger people expressing their pleasure at the
range of age groups in the congregation and seeing the value of the all-age character of the Church.
The Rector has addressed this very well through careful Bible teaching on areas such as prophecy,
healing and the gift5 of the Spirit have allowed people to listen to God in a safe environment and be
taught and trained to grow in discipleship, A Church website, weekly newsletter, YouTube channel
and Facebook page reach out to the community to inform and encourage people to come to Sunday
worship and other Church activities.
Changes to staff
In September 2023 the Trustees we delighted to recommend a change in title of our current
'Connections Pastorf Jamie Bambrick to become our 'Associate Pastorf. This decision was approved
by the Church Management Team.
In September 2023 we also welcomed out new full time Youth and Community Pastor Laurence
Bellew aSong with his wife Millie. Laurence join5 Hope CC bringing with him a wealth of experience in
Youth Work.

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Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 {continued}
Community Outreach
Hope Kids
Our outreach and ministry to primary school aged children and their families is key to Us. The team
of approximately 25 people, organised on a rota basis, following an online programme, an excellent
resource that helps us explore the Bible creatively. Up to 35 children join us each Sunday and
through games, storytelling, song and craft are taught about their Heavenly Father and are
encoura8ed to enter into a personal relationship with Him.
Our children in Hope Kids are valued and are a vital part of the Church and its ministry to others. We
have been involved in services during the year including our Nativity and Easter services. In August
we ran a Holiday Bible Club which was well attended both by children of Church Member5 and by
otherchildren from the local community
In December we held or annual family Party at 'The Rink,. Alongside skating with Santa, we were
able to enjoy the bouncy castles, photo booth and Christm35 treats
Hope Youth
We have a healthy number of actively engaged young people aged 11-18. Under the new leadership
of our Youth and Communities Pastor we aim to grow this area of ministry to ensure that our
Strength in number and provision for children can be sustained throughout their journey into
teenage years and beyond. The young people meet every Sunday evening where they enjoy
fellowship with each other, space to seek and connect with God, and time to consider the impact of
faith on their daily lives.
We offer opportunities for our young people to join up with Hope Men and Hope Ladies for social
event5 and away-days. Our young people are encouraged to partake in and lead special services.
Hope Home Groups
Our home groups meet once every two weeks and have around twelve members in each group.
Hope Home Groups provide an opportunity to study the Bible, discuss Christian discipleship and pray
for one another, a5 well as developing friendship5 in a safe and confidential setting where questions
can be asked and problem5 discussed. The aim is to help people grow in their faith and in their
confidence in God's desire to use them to minister to others.
Men and Women's Ministry
Both Ladies, and Men's groups have been meeting at a social level". be it ten-pin bowling, football,
meals, grass cutting, movie nights or walks.

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Trusteeg Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 {continued)
Public Benefit
The charitable purpose of Hope Community Church is the advancement of religion.
This is achieved through Christian witnes5 and outreach, and delivered through the provision of
public worship and our ongoing outreach programme as described above.
Financial Review
The Parish Income for the year was £326,030 with outgoings of E370,400, resulting in a deficit of
£44,370. The main sources of Income are from our freewill offering donations.
The Bank Balance at 31st December 2023 was £402,094.
Goin
Concern
The Trustee5 have reviewed the budgets for the year ahead and are satisfied that there are
adequate funds in place to ensure that the Parish can continue its activities, and the financial
statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 can be Signed off as a going concern.
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustee5' Report and the Statement of Receipts and
Payments in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain
the Parish's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the assets and liabilities
of the Parish.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Parish and hence for taking reasonable
Steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed on Behalf of the Trustees
Trustee I..
MrG
wen
Trustee 2:
MrAndrew Gilpln
Date:

Hope Community Church Craigavon
Annual report and financial statements lor the year ended 31 December 2023
Independent Examiner's Report
to the Trustees of Hope Community Church Craigavon
I report on the Accounts of Hope Community Church Crai8avon for the year ended 31 December 2023, which
are set out on page5 7 to 10.
Respective responslbilities of trustees and examiner
As Ihe Charity's Trustees are responsible for Ihe preparation of the Accounts in accordance with the Charities
Act INorthern Irelandl 2008
it 15 my responsibility to:
Examine tlie Accounts under Soction 65 olthe Charities Act.
Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions 8lven by the Commission under Section
65191{b) of the Charities Act.
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 6519llbl of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accountin8 records kept by the Charity and a compar150n of the
Accounts presented with those records. It a'.so included consideration of any unusual ilems or disdosure5 In
the Accounts. and seeking explanations from you as Charity Trustee5 concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material rnatters have come to my attention givinE me cause to believe
l. That accountlng records were not kept in accordance with Section 63 of Charities Act.
That the Accounts do not accord with those accountin8 record5.
That the Account5 do not comply witl) the accounting requirements of the Charltles Act.
That there is further informatlDn needeo for a proper understanding of the Accounts to be reacFied.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters111 to141 listed above and, in
connection with following the Direction5 of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no
matter5 that require drawing to your attention.
James Robinson
WHR A¢¢ountants Ltd
Chartered Certlfied Accountants
56 Upper En8155h Street
Armagh
BT617LG
Date.....

Hope comrnunityChurc￿, CralEavon
Annual report and fln2ncial statemènts for the year ended 31 December 2023
Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December
2023
Unrestrlcted
Funds
2023
Restrlrted
Funds
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Not
ts
ReceiL
Donations & Plate Collection
Gift Aid
Bank Loan for Rectory
Other Income
207,518
53,729
61,122
261,247
61,122
288,999
67,7E4
3,661
3.661
13,496
Total Recei
t5
211,179
114,851
326,030
370,249
Pa
ments
Wa8es and Salaries
Church Running Costs
Rental Costs
Administration Costs
Finance Costs
Charitable Donations
Capital Costs
118.163
51,028
20,177
14,038
2.344
21,114
143,536
118,163
51.028
20,177
14,038
2,344
21,114
143,536
87,686
43,037
30.542
26,684
16,856
31,645
Tot?1 Pa
ments
370,400
370,400
236.450
Surplu51{Deflcitl of Recelpts over Payments
for the year
(159.221}
114,851
(44,370
133,799
On Behalf o! the Trus¢ees
Mr Andrew Gilpln, Treasurer
Mr Glyn Owen, Trustee
Date

Hope Community Church Craigavon
Annual report and fin3n¢ial statement5 for theyear ended 31 December 2023
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2023
Unrestricted
Restrlrted
Endowment
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
2023
2023
2023
2023
Cash Funds
Current Accounts
151,353
250,741
402,094
Total Cash Funds
151,353
250,741
402,094
Assets retained for the
Parlsh's Dwn use
Rectory House
Total Assets retalned for
the Parish's own use
260,000
260,000
260,000
260,000
On Behalf of the Trustees
Mr Andrew Gilpin, Treasurer
Mr Glyn Owen, Trustee
Date

Hope Communlty Church Cralgavon
Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December
2023
l. Accounting Policies
Set out below are the principal accounting policies which have been adopted in the compilation of the
Receipts and Payments Account and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities
(a) Receipts and Payments Account
All items of Income and expenditure included within the Receipts and Payments Account have been
accounted for on a cash receipts basis.
(b) Statement of Assets and Liabilities
{1) Assets retulnedfvr the Porish's own use
The assets of the Parish, retained for its own use comprise
Rectory.
The Rectory House is recognised at deemed cost less the current borrowings, which the Management
Team deern to represent the estimated fair value of the property at l January 2024.
No depreciation ha5 been provided on the Rectory House as the current estimated residual value is
not less than its carrying value and the remaining useful life currently exceeds 50 years.
2. Reconciliation of Cash Funds
Total Cash Funds at beginning of the Year
446,464
Receipts for the Year
326,030
Payments for the Year
1370,400)
Total Cash Funds at end of the Year
402,094

Hope Community Church Cralgavon
Annual report and financlal statements forthe year ended 31 December 2023
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 {continued)
3. Charity Allocation5 from Church Funds
This is a sum allocated annually by the Trustees to support several charities not included in collections for third
parties.
4. Transactions with the Trustees
No Trustees have received any money during the year for any work carried out.
5. Governance Costs
There were no governance costs incurred during the year.
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