an THE CARRICKFERGUS PRESBYfERY OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND Trustees, Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Reglstered Charlty In Northern Ireland (NIC106881)
an THE CARRICKFERGUS PRESBYfERY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT The Trustees present thelr Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Includlng a Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at that date. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS The Carrickfergus Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland The Manse 5 Whitla's Brae LARNE Co. Antrim BT40 3BY Reglstered Charlty In Northern Ireland (NIC106881) CHARITY TRUSTEES The Charity Trustee5 who served durlng the year or who were trustees at the date of thls report were Rev Dr Colin David Mcclure Rev Leslie James Addis Rev RobeTI John Bell Rev Peter Aaron Bovlll Rpv David Cromie Rev Nathan Duddy Rev Gabrielle Farquhar Rev Terence Rlchard Graham Rev Trevor David Gribben Rev Dr. Ceell Grant Rev Ben Johnston Rev Davld Kelly Rev Matthew Kels0 Rev Robert James Mccullough Rev Jonathan Moxen Rev Benlamln Samuel Preston Rev Heather Rendell Rev Mark Russell Rev John Philip Stanbrldge Rev Robert Vallely Rev Andrew Watson Mr Alan Desmond Bell Mr Norman Carmichael Mr George Clarke Mi Adam Cree Mrs Hannah Cree Mr David Robert Fulton Mr Desmond Hawthorne Mr Warren Heggan Mr Trevor Crawford Heron Mr Wllllam Hunter Mr Brlan Ingram Mr Roy Kenneo Mr Wllllam Peter Logan Mr Robert Lo8an Mr Robert McAllster Mr Willlam Geoffrey McBrlde Mr Nlall Mcconkey Mi Andrew McKeegan Mr Sam McKibben Mr Robert Penney Mr Jack Smlth Mr Norman Smyth
an THE CARRICKFERGUS PRESBYfERY OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS {contlnued) PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS Moderator The Rev. Andrew Watson (until March 2024) The Rev. Mark Russell (from March 2024) Clerk of Presbytery The Rev. Dr. Colln David Mcclure Finance Convener Mr. Alexander Mcmullan INDEPENDENT EXAMINER MBS Chartered Accountants 3 High Street Larne BT40 IJN BANKERS Danske Bank PO Box 183 Donegall Square West BELFAST BTI 6JS SOLICITORS None
an THE CARRICKFERGUS PRESBYfERY OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT Presbytery Under the Presbyterian Church in Ireland form of governance the corporate overslght of a congregation is the responsibility of a Presbytery which superlntends generally the spiritual and temporal affairs of the congregations asslgned to it by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The following nineteen congregations of the Presbyterian Church have been assigned to The Carrickfergus Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland: Ballycarry Ballyclare Ballyllnney Ballynure Cairncastle Carrickfergus- Downshire Carrickfergus - First Carrickfergus-joymount Craigy Hill Greenisland Islandmagee Larne- First Larne- Gardenmore Lou8hmorne Magheramorne Raloo Whitehead Woodburn Woodlands
an THE CARRICKFERGUS PRES8YfERY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT STRucfuRE AND MANAGEMENT Presbytery A Presbytery makes arrangements for the election of ministers in congregation, ordains, installs or inducts and appoints ministers and licentiates in the congregations assi8ned to it. They also ordaln or Install and appoint elders. commission and appoint deaconesses, senior lecturers, auxiliary mlnisters, lay a8ent5 and missionaries who have been called by an authorised body in the Church. A Presbytery has a role in seeing that mlnisters preach the Word faithfully to thelr congregations, regularly visit the families under their charge, visit the sick, promote peace and temperance and see that the duties of the eldership are properly discharged. Presbyteries oversee the resignation and retirements of ministers and elders. Presbyteries provlde advlce to Kirk Sessions and Congregatlonal Committees when required and have a role in approving matters in relation to congregational property. They report annually to the General Assembly and have the right to make a nomination for the office of Moderator of the General Assembly. The membership of the Presbytery consists mainly of the active ministers of congregations assigned to It by the General Assembly, minsters who have retired from active duty and an elder appointed by the Kirk Session of each congregation. Thls provides an important link between the congregations and the wider structures of the church. Stated meetings of PreSbery are held on the first Tuesday of February, March, May, October, November; the second Tuesday of September. All members are entitled to propose, speak and exerclse equal votes at meetings. except that the Moderator has no deliberative but only a casting vote.
an THE CARRICKFERGUS PRESBYfERY OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT The General Assembly The General Assembly Is the supreme court of the Church, representing In one body the whole Church and acting as its supreme legislative, administration and judicial authority, in dealing with all matters brought before it. The General Assembly is normally constituted for several days in June for worship and to conduct its business. At the end of business it is dissolved. The membership of the General Assembly consists mainly of the active ministers of each congregation, retired minsters and a representative elder appointed by the Kirk Session of each congregation. DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE The charitable purpose of the Presbytery is the advancement of religion. The Carrickfergus Presbytery is a Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church In Ireland. The Presbyterlan Church in Ireland, a5 a Reformed Church wlthin the wider body of Christ Is grounded Sn the Scrlptures, and exists to love and honour God through falth in His Son and by the power of His Spirit, and to enable her members to play their part in fulfilling God's mission to our world. The Presbyter¢s mission purposes include: 'connecting 'with the many commuter famllles who have come to Ilve In our Presbytery area; effectlve mlnlstry among young people and younger adults; • showing the Gospel in action as well as sharing it in words - especially at a time of uncertainty in a global socio-political context and in challenging economic conditions, nationally and globally. It Is important to recognlse that much valuable work is already being done by all the congregations in our Presbytery and that many people are engaged in work which clearly involves 'outreach, and some have done fresh and imaginative thinkin8 about mission activlty, and are seeking to develop new and creatlve approaches to evangelism and Christian social witness.
an THE CARRICKFERGUS PRESBYfERY OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE Presbytery is committed to supporting and encouraging this approach to mission, and wishe5 to challenge all its congregations to ask themselves if there are further steps that need to be taken in understanding the needs of the communities in which they are located, in identifying ways in which they can serve people unconditionally, and in developing strategies by which the spiritual reality and hope of the Gospel can be effectively shown and shared in their communities. ACTIVITIES AND OBJECTIVES The Presbytery meets on the first Tuesday of February, March, May, October, November, the second Tuesday of September, and on other occasions as required. During the recent pandemic, by resolution th of Presbytery on 5 May 2020, provision was made for the busine55 of Presbytery to be conducted by Presbytery Standing Commission12020) for the duration of restrictions during the pandemic, This Commission normally met via "Zoom" video conferencing, However, from May 2021 all meetings have been conducted "in-person" Indeed, all scheduled meetlngs of Presbytery are now "in-person" and the Standing Commisslonls no longer required. All meetings of Presbytery commence with a time of worship and are opened and closed with prayer. By resolution of Presbytery a Business Committee, actin8 as a Commission, may, if necessary, conduct routine and non-controversial business between scheduled meetings, especially in the extended periods between the November and February, March and May, and May to September meeting5. The Presbytery carries out the followlng regular actlvlties: Supports those candidating for the MinSstry Installs Ordalned mlnisters and elders Provides pastoral support for ministers and their families Holds a number of training and re50urcing events, as well as occasional public servlce5 of worship. PW Link is an initiative of Presbyterlan Women intended to improve communicatlons and build relationships between Presbyterlan Women. PW Link includes a representative from each congregation and runs events to support the mission and outreach of Presbytery, Duringthe year there will also usually be events designed to encourage, 5nform and resource PW members. Thls Ilst Is not exhaustlve and will on occasions be supplemented by extraordlnary events which are usually servlces of worshlp and/or training opportunlties in response to specific needs, developments or resource release e.g. Safe8uardln& GDPR.
an THE CARRICKFERGUS PRESBYfERY OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE At the 31 December 2024 the following numbers of persons were under the care of Presbytefy 2024 2023 Mlnlsters in active service In congregatlons 14 13 Ministers emeriti Ministers emeriti (released) Licentiates Students for the Ministry During the year credentials were received from other Presbyteries in respect of 3 ministers who were installed in congregations assigned to the Presbytery. Credentials were presented to another Presbytery in respect of I minister, serving as the Clerk of Assembly, who transferred to another Presbytery. l Minister without charge (O Transferring ministers. and O students) is under the care of Presbytery during the year. The Presbytery encourages the congregations assigned to it to support the United Appeal for Mission whlch Is a central fvnd of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Thi5 fund enables congregations to support the wlder mission of the denomlnation and to do mlssion and outreach on a denominational basis beyond what the congregation could do on its own. The United Appeal Fund provides financial support for mission personnel at home and oversea5, assists congregations with the deployment of locally based staff, enables church plantin& provides grant support for the upkeep of church premises, assists wlth the running costs of Union Theological College, the Church's tralnln8 college for ministry students, and flnanclally supports congregatlons In the areas of worshlp, dlsclpleshlp, global misslon, outreach, leadershlp and pastoral care. The Presbytery also encourages congregatlons to contrlbute to the denomination's annual World Development Appeal, Youth & Sunday School project and any other special appeals. General Assembly Presbyteries are represented on the various Councils of the General Assembly of the Presbyterlan Church in Ireland and report on an annual basis to the General Assembly.
an THE CARRICKFERGUS PRESBYfERY OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT Property The Carrickfergus Presbytery has no property. Volunteers The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give freely of thelr time by serving on Presbytery, Its commlssions and panels. PUBUC BENEFIT STATEMENT The Presbyterian Church in Ireland meets the public benefit requirement by providing benefit to its mernber5 and the general public by maklng known the Christian Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ through the advancement of rellglon. The direct benefits which flow from the purposes of the Church include the gaining of an understanding in Christian beliefs as set out in the Bible and in the Church's subordinate standards (the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Shorter and Larger Catechi5msl leading to spiritual and moral development and opportunities for response to Bible teaching. In turn, this framework leads to practical expressions of Christian beliefs and standards in the local community such as throu8h the care of those in need lincludSng the slck, dlsabled and bereaved}. Generally, the above benefits are delivered locally by congregational churches and members, or are facilitated through presbyteries or are organised and delivered centrally. Local delivery is facilitated by central resources in almost all cases. Public access is made known through the use of noticeboards, prlnted material, press advertisement, websites, and Social media or in other ways. The benefits are demonstrated through regular evaluation of the services and informal and ad-hoc feedback from members, their families, and members of the publlc. The purpose does not lead to harm. The charities beneficiaries are its members, their famllles, other Individuals that the Presbyterian Church In Ireland 15 in direct and indirect contact with, the community in which pastoral servlces are provided and other communities throughout Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and worldwide which benefit from our engagement wlth and support for both Christian and other secular organisatlons, charities and Indlvldual members of the public. The only prlvate benefit flowlng from our purpose Is related to Mlnlsters, Mlsslonarles, Deaconesses, Irlsh Mlsslon workers and Lay Agents who receive beneflts as a result of their holding office or employment. However, thls Is Incidental and necessary In order to further our charitable purpose. There are no other private beneflts. The Presbytery has had re8ard to the Charity Commission'5 Public benefit requirement statutory guldance.
an THE CARRICKFERGUS PRESBYTERY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIAL REVIEW The Presbytervs main source of income is an assessment that is levied on the congregations assigned to it and £14,580 was received in the current year {2023 £13,958). Other income recelved in respect of presbytery events held durin8 the year was as follows: 2024 2023 Bereavememt Awareness Tralnlng £90 £90 Total expenditure decreased from £13,177 in 2023 to £12,722 in 2024. The main reason for this decrease can be attributed to no Students. RESERVES POLICY The Trustee5' policy is to retain a level of free reserves or general reserves which matches its needs at the current time and in the foreseeable future. Free reserves are those unrestricted reserves not invested in fixed assets, which are available for general use. The maln reason for holding reserves Is to ensure that the charity has enough resources to fund its programmes and to hold sufficient resources to meet its commitments. The Trustees believe that our reserves policy is both responsible and prudent but have not specified a particular level of reserves to be held. At 31 December 2024 the charity held unrestricted funds of £13,719 representing more than 12 months, expenditure which is in line with what is regarded a5 an appropriate level. The charlty also held £6,136 of restrlcted funds whlch have been provlded for the purposes specified in Note 7. No endowment funds are held by the charity.
an THE CARRICKFERGUS PRESBYfERY OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FUNDS HELD AS CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF OTHERS There are no funds held as custodian trustee on behalf of others. PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS The Trustees have no speclfic plans for future periods, however as at 31 December 2024 the charity held £4,202 of restricted funds for the provision of grants to Students for the Ministry of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES The Trustees are responslble for preparlng the annual report and the financial statements of the Presbytery in accordance with applicable law and generally accepted accounting practice. As the Presbyter¢s total income does not exceed £250,000, the Trustees have elected under Section 64131 of the Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 2008 to prepare a receipts and payment account and Statement of assets and liabilities. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Presbytery's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time its financial positlon. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Presbytery and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Presbytery at a meetln8 on Tuesday 9th September 2025 and signed on its behalf by aDdU The Rev. Jonathan Moxen (Moderator) The Rev. Dr. Colin D Mcclure (Clerk of Presbytery) th 9 September 2025 9th September 2025 io
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CARRICKFERGUS PRESBYTERY OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND We report on the 8ccounts ofThe C8rrickfergus Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Irelend for the ye8r ended 31¥1 December 2024, which are set out on pages 1 to 10. Respectlve responsibllltlas of charity trust888 and examlner As the charity's trustees you are responslble for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It Is our responsibility to: Examine the accounts under sectlon 65 of the Ch8rlties Act Followthe procedur8s laid down In the general Dlrectlons glven by the Commlsslon under Section 65 (9)Ibl of the Charities Act State whether particular matters have come to our attention. Ba8ls of Independent examlner's report We have examined your chBrity accounts as required under section 85 of the Charities Act and our examination w8S Carried out in accordance with the general Dlrectlons glven bythe Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)Ib) of the Charities Act. Our examination included a reviewof the accounting records kept by the charity and 8 comparison of th8 accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as ch8rity trustees concerning any such matters. Our role is to state whethèr any m8teri8l matters have come to our att6ntion gNlng us cause to believe: 1. The 8ccounting records were not kept in eccordance with sectlon 63 ofthe Charities Act. 2. 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. Thatthere Is further inform8tion needed for a proper understandlng of the 8ccounts to be reached.
QUALIFIED INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OFTHE CARRICKFERGUS PRESBYTERY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN RELAND {cont'd) Independent 8xamlner'8 Statement We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect ofthe matters11) to141 listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northarn Irel8nd, we have found no matters th8t require drawing to your 8ttentlon. Signed: Name: Simon Hopper FCA Relevant Professional body: Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland Address: 3 High Street LARNE BT40 1JN Date: 910912025
CARRICKFERGUS PRESBYfERY OF THE PRES8YfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY {RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT for thfr y••r •nd•d 31 DK•mb•r2024 Inm8 and EndrA¥mont from Donations arKI Legacies Ch8rilatrAe aclivttès 11920 410 14580 410 13958 TOTAL 12330 15012 13978 ol InVmentS Sale offiX assets Loans R•cgived Total Rocdpts 12330 15012 13978 Poymonts Charilat4& 1vil¢S Other $50 12140 12&JO 32 13136 41 14Jrthas8 (A Flxed Assets Total Paymonts 12140 127Y2 13177 Net wwpls I Ipaynwrtsl 21 Fwvjs jh1 lorward 11619 17565 £13.719 £6.138 £19.855 É17.565
CARRICKFERGUS PREsBERy OF THE pREs8ERAN CHURCH IN IRELAND STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LWILITIES AS at 31 December 2024 Fund• AKonclll8tlon Bank 8ThJ Cash at starl of ye Nèt movemeni in funds 11619 211XI 5946 17565 16764 879 Bank and Cash at and crf year 13719 6136 19855 17643 Z2222-_ Benk & Cash Bala 8•nk Currenl Accounls Cash in HaThJ 19855 17566 19855 17586 Fixed Assets Investmonts Prep8MY Insura8 Pc 73 73 IThJeF¥Yenl Examlnerfs fees 240 240 Apyoved ty the Prnsbytery at a meeting 9th Sefftber 2025 aTrJ slgn8d Its bahal by IN81 INam&l L)f4 f/f/ir
CARRICKFERGUS PREs8ERy OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 31-Dec-24 ACCOUNTING POLICIES 8ASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS As thtr Iolal I1( ofthe Prestyt8ry Is18s5 than £250,0 lh& Irustees have altl In accorder woviskjns In Th& Chartts {ACclS aTrJ RatS INorth8m IrdaThJl 2015 lo W•P8fe its accounts on a r8C8yts and payrnents b8sIs. FUND ACCOUNTINO Erthnnt 8re furJs, Ihe Cats1 ofwhhth rThJs1 retslned ehher prMnty or at presbffty's d15crelkn; the In¢omo fvorn the enthyément is to t eilher as re6¢rted or wesl¥klwJ Irt< Its d8PWKJiry Up th8 pur68 fry ¥thch the w)dcNvmw)i was estabed firsi R8siKkt6d furmts lal from endchvrnenls is to be expended thy on the restricted FW06e6 ty th& on¢J Ib} rev8nu& don8tk)ns or grants IN 8 Kxesbylery 8¢tivty knt¢nded by the d¢Mv. Where these furK15 have Lw•nt Ldartes. inter8si th8ir FxK)d ves[Ml is to th8 KKJwkJuJl fvnds an aver balanea trosls. Unrestrlcled ndS are irm fuThts vthh are lo to sm on th8 Fwlxwy's gar1 wrOS. D8sWied lunds ar& [d5 Sg1 aside by the Cor0regati lor vsa in lulvre. OCh4lATIONS AND LEGACIES 11920 14580 13958 11920 14580 13958
CARRICKFERGUS pAESBERy OF THE pAES8ERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND Notss lo Accounts for the year ended 31.D•fr24 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES PW e¥ents aThJ Missh)n sthf Be188vemenl carn aWarer & chrlaIn GuIdeS donat 410 410 410 410 INVESTMENT INCOME 22 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES C*kshlp faos 11730 11730 410 410 SbAlont Gran18 Costs 188 240 240 750 550 12140 13138
CARRICKFERGUS PRES8YfERY OF ThE PRES8YfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND Notog to Accoun18 for t year •ndod 31-D•¢-24 OTHER EXPENDITURE Bank lees 41 41 7. FUND &4LANfES 01-J•n-24 R¥1p1S P•ym•nts Trwwlern 31-08¢-24 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Inchjontsl Furyl 11619 13719 Total Unmirfctod £11 ei9 £13.719 RESTrICTED PRESBYTERY FUNDS crwks. Fee Fund sIlent5, Fd Ytxrth c11 Fur PW Llnk Fund Missicn Service 11730 -11730 4202 1669 75 4202 75 410 410 Totsl R•slitt4d Funds 12 140 TOTAL FUNDS £15012 CARRICKFERGUS PRESBYfERY OF THE PRES8YfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND 31-Defr24 8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Total dcnBttcxts recthd by of F¥wbyW f•• asBrfSmB Irom coThJrwJadrw asn•J to t1 F¥•sbywy lty ye 8mounl•J lo £14,807 rAs¢bs•d bèbyw tr• lh• paym15 rrAd• lo relDt•d pgrt rkn9 yr 31 dec•mbw 2024 The Prasbyigry c0ntr1tred £11.729.52 to the 8sbyierian Chjrch In IT&LeI lor Its ann[1 assessments durk¥J lh8 yw of £8,481 In r8sp8ci of F895 . £1.170 In ol Nat1 InsurarK8 contrlbjilons. aThJ £2.035 In con1rltskns lor Rev. E¥. C McCkw•. an fjFwitc knvy ol E42
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