Hope Community Church Craigavon Trustees, Annual Report and Statement of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities For the year ended 31 December 2024 Charities Number NIC106305
Hope Community Church Cralgavon Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Contents Page5 References and Administrative Details of the Chartty Trustees, Report Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees Receipts and Payment5 Account Statement of Assets and Liabilities Notes to the Financial Statements 9-10
Hope Community Church Craigavon Annual report and financial statements forthe year ended 31 December 2024 References and Administrative Details Charity Name.. Hope Community Church Cralgavon Charity RegSstration 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'mallev Principal Office-Bearers Clergy.. Church Treasurer: Church Secretary: Revd Craig Cooney Andrew Gilpin Kathryn Anderson Independent Examiner Louise Silvev WHR Accountants Ltd 56 Upper English street Arma8h BT617LG Bankers Danske Bank 45 High street Portadown BT62 IL8
Hope Community Church Cralgavon Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 Decernber 2024 Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 The Trustees present the Annual Report and Statements of Receipts and Payments for Hope Community Church Craigavon for the year ended 31 December 2024 Ob'ectives and Activities Hope Community Church ICMCI is 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. Achievement5 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. beneficiaries, etc. Hope CC is located in central Craigavon. which is an urban mixed-use area consisting of residential developments, retail and governmental, CNIC and judicial buildings. The Church can provide a focal point for local residents and community groups as community space is limited in the area. We hope to open up our buildings 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 Hospital, 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. M05t of the congregation live within the Craigavon Area, including the neighbouring towns of Lurgan, Portadown and the surrounding countryside.
Hope Community Church Craigavon Annual report and financial staternents for the year ended 31 December 2024 Truste•s' Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 IcontiDuEd) Public Worship- We held one service each Sunday throughout the year starting at 10:30 preceded by prayer at 10.'OO 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 teenagers 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 iys 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 h05Pltality 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 areas of ministry in the Church, iiicre(Jsing attendance ar services, new membership and the growth in the number of children and youth. This 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 groups 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 gifts 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 webslte. 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.
Hope Communlty Church CraiEavon Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Tru5tee5' Aiinulil Report for the year ended 31 December 20Z4 {continued) Communlty 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 e3ch Sunday and through games. storytelling, song and craft are taught about their Heavenly Father and are encouraged 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 service5. In August we ran a Holiday Bible Club which was well attended both by children of Church Members and by other children from the local community Hope Youth We have a healthy number of actively engaged young people aged 11-18. Under the new leadership of our Youth and Comrnunities 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 enjov 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 evcnt5 and away-day5. Our young people are encoura¥ed 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, as well as developing friendships in a safe and confidential setting where questions can be asked and problems 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 night5 Or walks.
Hope Communlty Church Craigavon Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 Oecember 2024 TrustVE5' Annual Reporr for the year ended 31 December ZOZ4 Icontinuedl Public Benefit The charitable purpose of Hope Community Church is the advancement of religion. Thi5 is achieved through Christian witness 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 £403,191 with outgoings of £283,082, resulting in a surplus of £120.109. The main sources of Income are from our freewill offering donations. The Bank Balance at 31st December 2024 was £522,203. Goin Concern The Trustees 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 activtties. and the financial statement5 for the year ended 31 December 2024 can be signed off as a going concern. Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, 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: yn Owen Trustee 2: Mr Andrew Gilp Date:
Hope Community Church Craigavon Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Hope Community Church Craigavon I report on the Accounts of Hope Community Church Craigavon for the year ended 31 December 2024, whlch are set out on pages 7 to 10. Respective responslbilities of trustees and examiner A5 the CharitV5 Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the Accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 it is my responsibility to: Examine the Accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act. Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Commisslon under Section 651911bl of the Charities Act. State whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examine$ 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 651911bl of the Charities Art. My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the Accounts presented witli ihD5v reiord5. It also Included conslderation of any unusual item5 or disclosures in the Accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Charity Trustees concerning any such matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe Thai accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 63 of Charities Art. 2. That the Accounts do not accord with those accounting records. 3. That the Accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act. 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the Accounts to be reached. 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 Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Louise Silvey WHR Accountants Ltd Chartered Certified Accountant5 56 Upper English Street Armagh 8T617LG Date ...
Hope Communlty Church Craigavon Annual report and financial statements forthe year ended 31 Decernber 2024 Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2024 Unrestrkted Funds 2024 Restrlcted Funds 2024 Endowment Funds 2024 Total 2024 Tot 204 Note Recei Donations & Plate Collection Gift Aid Bank Loan for Rectory Other Income 247,686 80,768 63.830 328,454 68.830 261,24 61,12 10,907 10,907 3,6E Total Recei 247,686 155,505 403.191 326,03 Pa ments Wages and Salaries Church Running Costs Rental Costs Administration Costs Finance Costs Charitable Donations Capital Costs 150.098 63.298 26,000 9.108 456 34.122 150,098 63,298 26,000 9,108 456 34,122 118,16 51,02 20,17 14,03 2,34 21.11 143,53 Total Pa ments 283,082 283,082 370.40 Surplus/lDeficit) of Receipts over Payments for the year 135.3961 155,505 120,109 144,370 On Behalf of the Trustees Mr Andrew Gilpin,Trea5urer Mr Glyn Owen, Trustee Date &)./id.2.01r...............
Hope Community Church Cralgavon Annual report and financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2024 UnrestrKted Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Total 2024 2024 2024 2024 Cash Fund5 Current Accounts 115.957 406.246 522,203 Totsl Cash Funds 115,957 406,246 522,203 Assets retained for the Parish's own use Rectory House 290,(KKI 290,000 Total Assets retained for 290.OLKI 290.000 the Parish's own use On Behalf of the Trustees Mr Andrew Gilpin, Treasurer x/ Mr Glyn Owen, Trustee Date 20110 /2oZ£
Hope Community Church Cralgavon Annual report and financial statements forthe year ended 31 December 2024 Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 l. Accounting Policies Set out below are the principal accounting policies which have been adopted in the compilatlon of the Receipts and Payments Account and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities lal 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. Ibl Statement of Assets and Liabilities {11 Asset5 retolnedAor the Porlsh's own use The assets of the Parish. retained for its own use comprise Rertory. The Rectory House is recognised at deemed cost less the current borrowings. which the Management Team deem to represent the estimated fair value of the property at l January 2026. No depreciation has been provided on the Rertory House as the current estimated residual value is not less than its carrying value and the remaining useful life currpntly exceeds 50 years. 2. Reconciliation of Cash Funds Total Cash Funds at beginning of the Year 402,094 Receipts for the Year 403,191 Payments for the Year 1283,082) Total Cash Funds at end of the Year 522.203
Hope Community Churth Cralgavon Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 Decernber 2024 Noies To the financial statements tor the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued) 3. Charity Allocatlons from Church Funds This 15 a sum allocated annually by the Trustees to SUPPOrt several charities not included in collections for third partie5. 4. Transactions with the Trustees No Trustees have recelved any money during the year for any work carried out. 5. Governance Costs There were no governance costs incurred during the year. 10