HEALING THE LAND LIMITED ids. chartered accountants TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT} FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set oul in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's Memorandum and Articles, the Companies Act 2006 and 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102}" (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016) Purposes 1. To advance the Christian religion for the benefit of the public. 2. Associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to show God's love and to bring about reconciliation and unity. At Healing the Land we.. Encourage people to develop their relationship with Jesus Christ believing that His desire is to give us life in its fullest (John 10'.10). Organise events that are open and welcoming to all people in the community. It is our desire to see people from throughout Ireland living peacefully together. Interact with people one-on-one in the community to give encouragement and show God's love in practical ways. The Iruslees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. Achievements and performance Cornmunity Outreach We continued to reach out and show God's love in practical ways to those who are lonely and most vulnerable in Maghera. Draperstown and surrounding rural communities. Most of our work continues to be with the elderly, those living alone, single parent families etc. Our Community Outreach Coordinator has continued her work befriending the elderly and lonely in the community. She has had countless opportunities to pray with people, to run errands as needed and provide support at doctor's appointments etc., especially for those who are immobile and have no or limited family support. In addition she was asked to take part in a funeral service for one of the ladies she visited regularly. In addition to our regular work in the community we also.. Delivered multiple bread items weekly (donated weekly by Ditty's Home Bakery). Delivered 100 free turkey dinners on 23rd December in partnership with Ditty's Bakery, Castledawson. We continued to collaborate with the Maghera Cross Community Link, local Day Centre and other people in the community to ensure that those who needed a meal were provided with one. Delivered over 30 food hampers the week before Christmas to those in need of encouragement and support in a season that is difficult and lonely for so many. Hosted a "Night of Worship and Hop&" in the Maghera Cross Community Link with Ihe Tennessee worship team who returned in June. This evening was free and open to all, was widely shared on social media and posters advertising the event were displayed in shops throughout the town. We have been able to serve in various practical ways, i.e. cutting grass, yard clean up, providing furniture, small household jobs etc. Our Community Outreach Coordinator continues to serve as Secretary for the Maghera Residents Collective and is part of the steering group for the International Fund for Ireland Personal Youth Development Programme coordinated by the Maghera Cross Community Link.
HEALING THE LAND LIMITED ids. chartered accountants TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 Maghaberry Prlson We continue to coordinate the prison choir in Maghabery which meets twice a month, and participates in the Carol Service and Easter Service. Choir Continues to complement other Chaplaincy programmes already in place and offers a space for men lo be encouraged and to encounter God, perhaps for the very first time. continue to connect with these men on a regular basis. often upon their release, helping them to adapt to life on the outside. The worship team from Tennessee took part in services in Maghaberry, Magilligan and Hyde Bank prisons in June. The prison choir had the opportunity to participate in the worship event in Maghaberry. Thirty eight people gave their lives to the Lord throughout the three prison locations at these worship events. For the 9th year, we were generously provided with 1,400 boxes of chocolates for all of the prisoners and staff in Maghaberry Prison. These were hand delivered to all the men just prior lo Christmas. A local fellowship also donated bags of mini-eggs for all of the men for Easter, which we were able lo distribute throughout the prison on Good Friday. Through thes8 gifts seven men gave their lives to the Lord. We wer& also invited lo speak at various setvices in Magilligan Prison on Friday evenings where several men decided lo follow Jesus. Our prison outreach team, along with the lead Chaplain from Maghaberry Prison, had the opportunity to visit and minister in a ladies prison in Rusca, Moldova in May 2024. Over thirty ladies gave their lives to the Lord, and, through contacts with a local bakery in Moldova, we were able to provide bread items for the whole prison population as a gift. We also delivered food hampers to prisoner families just prior to Christmas and connected with these families throughout the year, recognising that quite often families are also struggling on the outside. It's Time Day of Prayer We fell led by God to organise a Day of Prayer for this land which we organised for Sunday 29th October 2023 outside Belfast City Hall. This was an opportunity for people, young and old, to gather shoulder to shoulder, in unity, with one voice to pray for all that has been happening throughout this land and to it's people. This event included a prayer walk in Belfast, a time of worship and various individuals leading in prayer. This event was open to everyone and was widely circulated on social media and e-mailed to church leaders and pastors. The Day of Prayer then led us to gathering to pray every Monday night at the front of Belfast City Hall for over a year. Each Monday night was an opportunity to pray alongside other believers from throughout this land and to share the hope within us with those who stopped to chat with us on the street. Alight Our monthly gathering for young adults continue the last Saturday night of each month. This is an opportunity for young adults to worship together and hear biblical teaching lo encourage and build them up. In August we started lo hold our monthly gatherings in Ditty's Bakery, Castledawson. In June we also hosted a BBQ before we took a short break over the summer. All Alight gatherings are advertised on social media and all young adults are welcome to Come to a space where they can encounter God and the power of His Holy Spirit. Bible study Our men's bible study continues each Saturday morning and has been an opportunity to bring men together from various denominations and traditions around the Word and prayer. We continue to see these men grow in their faith and we see God moving in each of their lives. Prayer for the Community We continue to gather together on Friday mornings to pray for our local community and land. This included our annual Good Friday prayer gathering to pray over our community. Collaborating with others In addition, we have been supportive of, and have taken part in prayer events coordinated by other organisations encouraging prayer specifically for Ireland and the U.K.
HEALING THE LAND LIMITED ids. charteyed accountants TRUSTEES, REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY2024 Financial revlew It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specrfic use should be maintained al a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure. The trustees consider that resetves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able lo continue the charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds May be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year. The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place lo mitigate exposure to the major risks. Structure, governance and management The charity is a company limited by guarantee and was incorporated on 6 July 2017. Th& trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up lo the date of signature of the financial statements were.. William McKee Andrew Campbell Thomas Barfool Judith Badger (Resigned 12 February 2024} None ofthe trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute such amounts as may be required (not exceeding £10) in the event of a winding up. The trustee report was approved by the Board of Trustees. And Campbell Dated.. 6 February 2025