Newtownards Refornied Presbyterian Church
Trustees Report
for year ending 31st December 2023
The trustees ofNewtownards Reformed Presbyterian Church present..
(i) their trustees Reportfor theyear ending 31st December 2023
[11) theirfinancial reportfor theyear ending 31st December 2023
Both are presented in accordance with The Charity Commissionfor Northern
Ireland The trustees annual report and public benefit reporv Uuly 2016)
Reference and admlnlstratlve detafils
Registered charity name: Newtownards Refonned Presbyterian Church
Charityregistration number: 106349
Address: Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down BT23 4LH
Structure. governance and management
The above charity is recorded as a Northern Ireland charity with registration
number Nic 106349. The above-mentioned charity is under the trustees, control.
In drawing up this report the trustees have taken note of the provided guidance
and sought to ensure that the charity has brought benefit to those in connection
and the surrounding area.
Trustees
Mr Ronnie Balfour
Mr James Mccavery
Dr Joel Mccavery
Dr Trevor Mccavery
Dr Gordon McEwen
Mr John McEwen
Rev Prof. David Sutherland
Objectives
The purpose of the Newtownards Reformed Presbyterian Church is to support
and advance the Christian faith through the proclamation ofthe gospel of Jesus
Christ according to the Word of God. as interpreted by the Westminster
Confession of Faith and the "Book of Government and Order ofthe Refornled
Presbyterian Church of Ireland."
Actlvitles & Achlevements

DurÉng 2023. weekly services for public worship took place each Sunday
morning and evening. These services involved worship, fellowship and an
address providing an explanation and application of the Bible to various aspects
of life. These worship services are open to the members and adherents of the
church, and also to the general public. The services are broadcast on YouTube
for those unable to attend and the sernions are uploaded to Sernionaudioncom
and reach a worldwide audienc& The local community was made aware ofthese
opportunities for understanding the message ofthe Bible through the
noticeboard, literature distribution, newspaper advertisements and personal
invitation of the members.
Weekly midweek Bible studies and prayer continued throughout the year except
July and AugusL Those attending were taught the meaning and application of
various Bible passages and their relevance to life in the world and prayer was
offered for the various needs of members and their friends and relatives and the
needs ofthe nation in general. Activities and events were also held for the
children of members and friends on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings.
Members, adherents and visitors from the general public were invited each
fortnight to a church lunch: this provides ongoing support to those in the church
community and beyond. Members visited several residential/nursing homes on
a regular basis in Newtownards, conducting worship and bringing messages
from the Bible for the residents.
All who attend the church have received, as appropriate. pastoral support amidst
the challenges of life.
Flnancial Revlew
The Trustees are thankful for the continued monetary support received in 2023.
Total income received in the current financial year was £155,203. Expenditure
for this year was £102,159.
Reserves policy
The Trustees monitor their Income and expenditure, to deterniine the level of
reserves needed to enable us to continue to meet our aims and objectives in
future years.
Public Benefit of the Charity
Newtownards Reforn]ed Presbyterian Church continues to benefit the church
members, regular worshippers and community by sharing the good news ofthe
gospel of Jesus Christ, which is a life ￿nsforming 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.
l the public times of worship are open to and advertised to the community
through, for example, church noticeboard. banners, literature distribution. social
media, and regular individual invitations.

All who attended the church receive the benefit of pastoral counsel as need
arises. The minister also vislts in the local community providing Bible teaching
in different aspects of life.
Only the minister receives private benefit from the charity by way of
employment benefits as payment for full time gospel ministry.
Statement of Trnstees Responsibilities
For year ended 31st December 2023
The financial statements are prepared in line with set out regulations for
preparing financial statements.
The Trustees have ensured that proper accounts are kept for the charity.
The Trustees have ensured that any assets of the charity are safeguarded against
fraud and other irregularities.
Signed......
Date: 23 September 2024
Dr Trevor Mccavery
Clerk of Session atting on behalf of the Trustees