REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: NI666904 (Northern Ireland) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 108166
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FOR
CENTRE 61 MINISTRIES (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Ivan Shannon & Co 39 Church Street Ballynahinch Northern Ireland BT24 8AF
CENTRE 61 MINISTRIES
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 7 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 | to | 11 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 12 |
CENTRE 61 MINISTRIES
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives and activities
Objectives and aims
Centre 61 ministries desire is to build up, encourage and nurture people who profess a faith in Jesus Christ and to see people come to faith in Jesus outside of the church community. The charity aims to provide a place where there is regular biblical teaching, worship and support for our members and children.
The charity aims to work locally will all sections of the community to provide support and care to those in need therefore demonstrating the love of God.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Objectives and activities
Achievement and performance
2024 was welcomed in with a New Year’s party at Glenada, with members and friends of Centre61 enjoying food, fun games and fellowship though out the evening. The first Sunday gathering of 2024 was a reflection on how God had blessed us as a church family in 2023. We continued to gather at Glenada on Sundays and the Centre on Tuesday nights for prayer and worship.
May brought the now annual summer preparations of the Northfield site with the Large Marquee being erected. This facilitated the special Pentecost night on 13th May where Centre61 church family celebrated Pentecost with over 800 people from different churches in Northern Ireland.
This year brought a lot of change to Centre 61 as we released the Molesky family back to the USA, to continue the journey that God had planned for them, serving Him in a new way in their home country. A farewell BBQ was held at Northfield just before their departure to the states. We will be forever indebted to them for the sacrifice they made during their five years with us at Centre 61. The benefit of prayer support, advice and simple conversation between church members and the Molesky family have been a great comfort and opening channels for new and exciting ways to partner together for God’s Kingdom.
Sunday morning gatherings moved location to the Marquee at the Northfield site in May and with that change we felt that our time in the Glenada building come to an end. We are very grateful for the YMCA for the time we were able to rent the facilities.
The third Nua Festival was held again on the Northfield site one weekend in June. Again, many of our church members were blessed by serving on several teams throughout the festival. Relationships with other churches were strengthened and renewed during the weekend. A real sense community and love for others was felt with new churches gathering with those who had already been before. All ages from tiny tots to grandparents were blessed to have time together and in their own spaces where God’s word was faithfully preached.
During the summer months we had the opportunity to gather mid-week to worship and enjoy God’s presence. This was hosted by visiting missionaries, Wytze and Ageeth Valkema. We are grateful for all that they spiritually poured into church life during those months.
After prayerful consideration the trustees felt the need to consider a more permanent structure for meeting at the Northfield site. A semi-permanent Marquee was resourced and priced. Through the generosity of partnering church CU, Champaign USA and individual donors the funding for purchasing the marquee was found. A wonderful evening of fun with the Band Salvation Rocks also provided an opportunity to donate towards the cost of the marquee. Groundwork required for the marquee was started in late Autumn time. The Marquee was delivered in the Autumn time. Services for Sunday gatherings we held in the Centre with Kids ministry being held in the neighbouring Methodist church Halls. We are indebted to the Methodist church for their kindness in the lend of this space during this period.
Visiting speakers throughout the year from several different churches within the Tobar network gave great blessing to the whole church family and allowed the relationship between the churches to strengthen. Partnering with the 24/7 prayer movement with a day a month being dedicated to 24hour prayer gave a real deepening of faith to the members of C61 who participated.
A course of core bible teaching nights was a wonderful time during the Autumn months of getting back to basics.
The ladies' outreach, called “Daughters” that was started in 2023 continued throughout the 2024 with special event nights such as Fit for Life and a wreath workshop night. These were attended well, with the wreath making night turning out to be a very special night with over 40 ladies, many who had never been in contact with Centre 61 before.
As the end of 2024 came to a close, the Centre 61 family enjoyed a kids Christmas movie night, a nativity play and a fun New Years’ party.
Throughout 2024 God has blessed Centre 61 with new families, new meeting spaces and a strengthening and deepening of relationships within the family of God. Our desire for 2025 is to see more lives transformed and renewed for His Glory.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Financial review
Financial position
The charity has a healthy cash flow and has no outstanding depts. The charity's income comes through donations from the church members, individuals known to the ministry and partnering church, CU Champaign. Most of the money donated is used for day to day running costs of the charity with some this year designated towards the purchase of the new Marquee.
Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Future plans
The charity's aim to build up its connection with the community of Newcastle as well as establish more connections within a wider church community. It is keen to see the physical and spiritual needs of the community around us meet by continuing to provide biblical teaching, practical help and pastoral care.
Structure, governance and management
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Organisational structure
The trustees also act as directors for the charity. The charity has a joint leadership team made up of the directors. The each have equal responsibility, authority and power in decision making. When a unanimous decision cannot be made, a majority decision is reached. Within the context of Centre 61 Ministries these directors serve as leaders and are responsible for all decision making along with the wider church leadership team.
Centre 61 Ministries has a memorandum and articles of association, the charity is constructed as a Limited Company by guarantee.
All trustees must pass a strict criteria, they must be above reproach, of a good reputation and be responsible with money. A unanimous decision must be reached by all trustees when appointing new trustees.
All risks posed to the charity are covered by professional indemnity insurance. All appropriate procedures and systems are in place to ensure that criteria are met to comply with insurance policies. The charity has safeguarding policy in place for working with children and all volunteers are appropriately vetted.
Reference and administrative details
Registered Company number
NI666904 (Northern Ireland)
Registered Charity number
108166
Registered office
Trustees
Mr N A W Alexander Mr P A Cousins (resigned 18.9.25) Mr R L Reid (appointed 18.9.25)
Independent Examiner
Kelly Gillespie Ivan Shannon & Co 39 Church Street Ballynahinch Northern Ireland BT24 8AF
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 26 September 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Mr N A W Alexander - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CENTRE 61 MINISTRIES
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages six to eleven.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees (and also the directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under Section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006
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That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
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That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the 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
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That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Kelly Gillespie
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland
Ivan Shannon & Co 39 Church Street Ballynahinch Northern Ireland BT24 8AF
Date: .............................................
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 31.12.24 | 31.12.23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Total | ||
| fund | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||
| Donations and legacies | 115,382 | 81,362 | |
| Investment income | 2 | 5 | 15 |
| Total | 115,387 | 81,377 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||
| Raising funds | 3 | 35,200 | 76,120 |
| NET INCOME | 80,187 | 5,257 | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 36,135 | 30,878 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 116,322 | 36,135 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 31.12.24 Unrestricted fund Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 6 96,425 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand 19,897 NET CURRENT ASSETS 19,897 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 116,322 NET ASSETS 116,322 FUNDS 7 Unrestricted funds 116,322 TOTAL FUNDS 116,322 |
31.12.23 Total funds £ - 36,135 |
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| 36,135 | |
| 36,135 | |
| 36,135 | |
| 36,135 | |
| 36,135 |
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 26 September 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
Mr N A W Alexander - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
| INVESTMENT INCOME | ||
|---|---|---|
| 31.12.24 | 31.12.23 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Interest receivable - trading | 5 | 15 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
3. RAISING FUNDS
Raising donations and legacies
| Raising donations and legacies | ||
|---|---|---|
| 31.12.24 | 31.12.23 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Rates and water | 267 | 241 |
| Insurance | - | 240 |
| Light and heat | 1,085 | 1,249 |
| Postage and stationery | - | 65 |
| Sundries | 35 | 368 |
| Computer expenses | 1,289 | 1,113 |
| Education and training | 1,778 | 458 |
| Equipment expensed | - | 1,528 |
| Food and events | 5,880 | 5,386 |
| Gifts | 6,993 | 12,217 |
| New Life | - | 31,224 |
| Nua Festival | 2,092 | 98 |
| Professional fees | - | 1,361 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 5,479 | 1,682 |
| Rent | 9,040 | 18,315 |
| Advertising | 220 | - |
| Cleaning | 538 | - |
| Support costs | 504 | 575 |
| 35,200 | 76,120 |
4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.
5. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted | |
|---|---|
| fund | |
| £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |
| Donations and legacies | 81,362 |
| Investment income | 15 |
| Total | 81,377 |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |
| Raising funds | 76,120 |
| NET INCOME | 5,257 |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |
| Total funds brought forward | 30,878 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
5. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS COST Additions NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2024 At 31 December 2023 7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS Comparatives for movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestricted fund £ 36,135 Freehold property £ 96,425 96,425 - Net movement At At 1.1.24 in funds 31.12.24 £ £ £ 36,135 80,187 116,322 36,135 80,187 116,322 Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 115,387 (35,200) 80,187 115,387 (35,200) 80,187 Net movement At At 1.1.23 in funds 31.12.23 £ £ £ 30,878 5,257 36,135 30,878 5,257 36,135 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 81,377 | (76,120) | 5,257 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 81,377 | (76,120) | 5,257 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Net | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| movement | At | ||
| At 1.1.23 | in funds | 31.12.24 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 30,878 | 85,444 | 116,322 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 30,878 | 85,444 | 116,322 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 196,764 (111,320) 85,444 196,764 (111,320) 85,444 |
Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 196,764 (111,320) 85,444 196,764 (111,320) 85,444 |
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| 85,444 |
8. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2024.
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 |
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| 31.12.24 | 31.12.23 | |
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Gifts | 109,367 | 81,362 |
| Other income | 6,015 | - |
| 115,382 | 81,362 | |
| Investment income | ||
| Interest receivable - trading | 5 | 15 |
| Total incoming resources | 115,387 | 81,377 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Raising donations and legacies | ||
| Rates and water | 267 | 241 |
| Insurance | - | 240 |
| Light and heat | 1,085 | 1,249 |
| Postage and stationery | - | 65 |
| Sundries | 35 | 368 |
| Computer expenses | 1,289 | 1,113 |
| Education and training | 1,778 | 458 |
| Equipment expensed | - | 1,528 |
| Food and events | 5,880 | 5,386 |
| Gifts | 6,993 | 12,217 |
| New Life | - | 31,224 |
| Nua Festival | 2,092 | 98 |
| Professional fees | - | 1,361 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 5,479 | 1,682 |
| Rent | 9,040 | 18,315 |
| Advertising | 220 | - |
| Cleaning | 538 | - |
| 34,696 | 75,545 | |
| Support costs | ||
| Finance | ||
| Bank charges | - | 4 |
| Governance costs | ||
| Accountancy fees | 504 | 571 |
| Total resources expended | 35,200 | 76,120 |
| Net income | 80,187 | 5,257 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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