Trustees Report Year 1st January 2022 - 31st December 2022 The Trustees of Iron Hall Evangelical Church (Iron Mission Hall) submit their annual report and the financial statements for the year ending 315t December 2022. l. Name of Charity as it appears on the Register: Injn Mission Hall (Iron Hall Evangelical Church) 2. Nl Charity Commission Number: 107368 3. The Purpose of your Charity: The charity's purpose Is 'The Advancement of The Christian Faith and the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ the Son of God.. 4. Names of Charity Trustees asat 315r December 2022: Mr Paul Murray (Chairman) Mr Bill Macmillan, Mr Hugh Martin, Mr Colin Murray, Mr Peter Ritchie, Mr Lewis Roberts. 5. All of the Trustees are aware of and have regard to the Charity Commission's Public Benefit Requirement. 6. Trustees Report for Activities of Iron Mission Hall (Iron Hall Evangelical Church). The Iron Mission Hall (Iron Hall Evangelical Church) is an independent local church constituted by a Trust Deed executed on 20th March 1934. The day-to-day spiritual care of the assembly Is the responsibility of the elders and the day- to-day practical matters are overseen by the deacons. The responsibility of leading specific work5 and departments within the church Is undertaken by church members who are appointed by and responsible to the elders. The workers in all the activities carried out by the church are made up of churth member5 and augmented by some people who are regular attendees but not in membership. The elders meet eath month to pray and discuss matters regarding the work of the church and at additional times if emergencies require. The elders also meet With the deacon5 once a quarter for fellowship, prayer, and discussion of the work. The Iron Mission Hall (Iron Hall Evangelical Church) was registered with the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland on 10th February 2020 as required by the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and complies with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reportlng by Charities" issued in July 2014 and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015. Mr Scott Murray alongside Mr Graham Grant who is a church mernber has fulfilled the role of honorary independent examiner of the financial statements. The Trustees thank Scott for his willingness to fulfil this role and the time it has taken him to examine the church's records and form his report. Risk The Trustees consider that there are two main areas of risk which they must monitor on behalf of The Iron Mission Hall (Iron Hall Evangelital Church) Fina -The church relics on thc incomc rcccived from freewill offerings without which The Iron Mission Hall (Iron Hall Evangelical Church) would not be able to achieve its. haritable objectives. If there were to be a redurtion in offerings received, the Trustees would
bring this to the membership in order to redress the matter and also implement è program of cost reduttion to ensure the financial stability of the church on behalf of our members. Re utational - The Iron Mission Hall (Iron Hall Evangelical Church) has provided a wide range of ministries With children and young people during the reporting period. To mitigate any risk in this area we have provided training by a qualified instructor and have a comprehensive Child Protection Policy and procedures in place. The leadership In each of the departments is fully appraised of thelr responsibilities and trained to oversee thelr area of ministry and they are monitored by, and accountable to the Elders/Trustee5 through a Designated Person and Asslstants approved by the Eldersrrrustees. Risk Assessments are completed to aid in the prevention of accldents, We have a Data Protection Policy in place and introduced safeguards In respert of membership records and for the respertlve works wlthln the church. Personal information held relates to the actlvltles condutted by each department and is disposed of securely when no longer required. The Trustees are satlsfled that the levels of Informatlon held by each department are approprlate to fulfll their need to operate in accordance with both GDPR and the Church's Child Protection Policies. The Trustees have also Pollcy In respett of Health & Safety; thls pollcy glves Instruction in respect of Outbreak of Flre, Emergency Evacuatlon and First Aid. iv d Actlvltle The Iron Hall, since being established In 1890 in Templemore Avenue, Belfast has had as Its purpose, been g centre for proclaiming the message of salvation and forgiveness of sins through faith In the Lord Jesus Chrlst. Thls emphasis continues through both Our internal activities and other Initiatives Outside in the local communlty and In supportlng others within our own country and In other parts of the world. The Iron Misslon Hall (Iron Hall Evangellcal Church) organlses a wlde range of regular meetings and activities these include: Breaking of 8read (Sunday), Famlly Service (Sunday morning) Gospel service Isunday evening) Bible Study (Monday evenlng) Prayer Meetlng (Thursday). Sunday School (Sunday afternoon) Children's meeting (Wednesday) Mother's & Toddlers (Frlday) Youth (Saturday); Ladies meeting (Wednesday monthly), Women's Attivlty mornings (Wednesday monthly) Throughout the past year we have continued to contribute benefit to our local community by providing a place which is open and without any financial charge for everyone who wishes to come along. The activities Organised embrate all age groups and appeal to many from our local cornmunity and beyond. Weekly 'door to door, visitation with Christian literature and opportunity to chat to people on their doorstep or in their own home has built relationships in the area and Carol Singing around the district has been warmly received and welcomed. We have been able to lend Tables and Chairs to local community groups for the Platinum Jubilee Celebration as well as open our Activity Centre during local parades to provide toilet facilities and opportunity to receive Christian literature and have some light refreshments. The Motherfs and Toddler's has seen conslstent attendance of mothers along with their babies/toddlers over the past year. Many from our locality including those from different and variety of ethnic backgrounds have enjoyed the facilities provided and the opportunity to
meet in a friendly environment and hear the good news God'5 love; some of these mothers and their families have subsequently attended our weekly family ser4ice on SLJnday mornings. This Family Service is warm and welcorning and as well as opportunity to listen to the bible being taught, children's artivities are provided for children of pre and primary school ages. The weekly gatherings for children on Sunday aftemoon and Wednesday evening have continued with new children attending and learning from the bible as well as enjoying the friendship of other boys, and girls. and with the leaders and workers in these departments. The challenge of recruiting and retaining children has proved a big challenge since COVID, however the Workers in both these departments have persevered and have been rewarded with increasing support from families and some new attendees. These activities have all been provided free of charge and in addition to teachlng from the blble, these times also glve opportunlty for social and recreational elernents to be enjoyed. The benefits received from these gatherlngs and other similar inltlatlves have been clearly evidenced by the positive feedback and goodwill generated from many families who attend and others who express thelr appreciation. The teachings of the bible and the practical help given through the works within the church have befteflted many Irrespective of their own personal background or beliets. Fun evenings with Bouncy Castles, Craft Events along with Prize days and a Chrlstmas Party as well as an Outing for the children throughout the year were all greatly appreciated by both children and parents. The actlvltles for Youth and Teenagers have contlnued throughout the year and Included recreational activltle5, vlslts to other young people's groups as well as opportunities to gather weekly In a relaxed manner to SOCiali5e, engage In sports activities listen to interesting speakers sharin9 from the bible and engage in good discussions while legrnlng together. Throughout the year we have been able to welcome many to our Services both as vlsltors and others as Speakers and singers. We were able to tsrganize our annual mlsslonary weekend In November which enabled us to hear of gospel work In many other parts of the world and we were able to glve flnancially to help the people in the countrles we heard about. We regularly 5UPPOrt Christian work In many places both financially, prayerfully. and practlcally as well as sending workers to be part of mission teams. A significant number of church members are engaged in serving the Lord in the church, as well as others who are engaged in Chrfstian work outside the church; this indicates the benefit this church endeavours to be to others around us. The objerts of the church are spiritual and therefore are not easily measured in rnany respects. It has however been encouraging to see God's working in many lives and amongst them those who have expressecl the benefit and blessing they have received through the ctivities of the church throughout 2022. The past 12 months have had many challenges including those who have been ill and been hospitalised, other5 who have suffered bereavement and needed support, comfort, and counsel. The members and the ministry provided from Iron Hall has proved to be an encouragernent to many such as these in their time of need. 7. The Charity's Financial position for Ihe flnanclal year end 31/1212022 is set out in the separate Financial Statement and the attached Report relates to the financial year 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2022.
Our pctivities, contact details and related information are listed on our thurch web-site. www.ironhall.com 9. Names of Elders and Deacons: Elders who served during the year: Mr Bill Macrnillan Mr Hugh Martin Mr Colin Murray Mr Paul Murray Mr Peter Ritchie Mr Lewis Roberts Deacons who served during the year: Mr John Alexander Mr Terry Elwood Mr Arthur Carnaghan Mr Graham Grant Mr Dawson Kerr Mr Davld Rea Mr Stephen Roberts Mr Leslie Stewart Mr William Smlth 10. Signature of Trustees: Mr Paul Murray (Chairman) Mr Bill Matmillan
Mr Hugh Martin Mr Colin Murray Mr Peter Ritchie Mr Lewis Robe Date 29th May 2023