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)
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-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.
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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