CHARITY REGISTRATION No NIC108287
GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
ACCOUNTS
CONTENTS
Year Ended 31 December 2024
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| General Information | 1 |
| Trustees’ Report | 2 - 5 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 6 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 7 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 8 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 9 |
GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
GENERAL INFORMATION
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Charity Name
Glengormley Baptist Church
Charity Registration Number
NIC108287
Contact Address
13-15 Carnmoney Road Newtownabbey BT36 6HL
Trustees
Mr K Bell Mr R McCartney Mr C Neill Mr D Rainey Mr S Ravey Pastor J Rea Mr C Jackson Mr K Fitzsimmons Mr J Orr
Independent Examiner
GMcG BELFAST Chartered Accountants Alfred House 19 Alfred Street Belfast BT2 8EQ
Bankers
Danske Bank Donegall Square West Belfast BT1 6JS
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GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Trustees’ Annual Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
The Trustees present the Annual Report, Receipts and Payments Accounts, and Statement of and Assets and Liabilities for Glengormley Baptist Church for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The Charity Name
The legal name of the charity is Glengormley Baptist Church.
The Charity's area of operation and UK Charitable registration
The charity is registered in Northern Ireland with the Charity Commission in Northern Ireland (CCNI) with charity number NIC108287.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document and Constitution of the Charity
The charity is constituted as an unincorporated charity, established by a written constitution approved by the members, and endorsed by the Charity Commission in Northern Ireland (CCNI). There are no restrictions in the governing documents on the operation of the Charity or on its investment powers other than those imposed by Charity Law.
The methods used to recruit and appoint new Charity Trustees
In accordance with the Church constitution, the membership actively promotes and elects a Board of Trustees from its membership which includes a range of skills, experience, and knowledge in keeping with the pursuance of its Objects.
Trustees
The Pastor and Trustees in office on the date the report was approved were as below:
Mr K Bell Mr R McCartney Mr C Neill Mr D Rainey Mr S Ravey Pastor J Rea Mr C Jackson Mr J Orr Mr K Fitzsimmons
Payments to Trustees
No Trustees received payment for undertaking trustee duties. Payments to the Pastor relate to expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of Pastor. Where Trustees purchase items on behalf of the charity, these costs may be reimbursed.
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GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
TRUSTEES’ REPORT (Cont’d)
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Objectives and Activities
The purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document
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The Church acknowledges the headship of Jesus Christ over his Church and exists to glorify the triune God by maintaining and promoting his worship both individually and corporately.
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Its members devote themselves to the teachings of the Scripture, to fellowship, breaking of bread, prayer, and evangelism.
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They commit, with the help of God, to witness to the saving and sustaining power of the Lord Jesus Christ and to work for the extension of His Kingdom.
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The principal charitable object of the church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the teachings of the Scripture, the Doctrinal Statement and Baptist principles.
The main activities undertaken in relation to those purposes during the year
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Holding regular services for public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching for all age groups, and providing pastoral care to the members and attendees of the church through visitation and prayer.
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Organising meetings and events that promote our charitable purpose.
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Providing Pastoral Care for members of our community who have suffered bereavement, illness, or family stress.
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Participating in the life of the local community.
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Supporting other Christian organisations and charities through volunteering, financial gifts, and prayer.
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Facilitating mandatory and non-mandatory training for leaders and volunteers for the various organisations eg safeguarding, food hygiene and first aid.
The main activities undertaken during the year to further the charity's purpose for the public benefit
All activities are underpinned by our safeguarding policy and include:
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Adults - We aim to offer opportunities for discipleship to equip people to grow into devoted followers of Jesus:
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Various Groups and activities for men & women - Throughout the year we offer a variety of meetings which enable individuals to explore church life, the meaning of faith and to encounter the God of the bible. These have included small group session for marriage guidance, women’s meetings, men’s breakfasts, Café church and other social events such as coffee mornings and church BBQ’s. Regular activities are also held to enable older members of our community to gather to socialise and fellowship together.
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Youth - We seek to provide various activities to help young people encounter the big God of the Bible while providing opportunities to engage with them in dealing with issues they are confronting and drawing from our own life experience.
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We support youth development in offering the opportunity to volunteer as supervised helpers in children’s work and in practical service within wider church life as a means of leadership training.
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The church actively encourages and provides practical and prayerful support for young people participating as team members and leaders in weekends and summer camps organised by organisations aligned with the charitable purposes of Glengormley Baptist for promotion of the gospel and the benefit of children and young people attending the camps.
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GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
TRUSTEES’ REPORT (Cont’d)
Year Ended 31 December 2024
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Children - There are a range of activities for children aged 0 - 14 years including our crèche, children’s meeting and youth clubs.
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Community - We are engaged in a variety of activities to help live out God’s love in our community: - Café Church – provides an opportunity for members of the community to explore topical issues regarding faith, wellbeing and dealing with the normal pressures of life in an informal and engaging environment.
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Church BBQ’s are open to the wider community in which the church serves, with particular focus on engaging parents and families of children that attend youth and kids activities within the church in understanding the part that Glengormley Baptist church seeks to play in the nurturing of their families.
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Keenagers – provides an opportunity for senior members of the church and our community to meet for fellowship, teaching and light refreshments.
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Facilitating marriages and funerals.
The main achievements and performance of the charity during the year
The Church continued to hold regular services for public worship, organised events that promoted fellowship amongst the members and attendees of the church and provided outreach opportunities with the wider community (as detailed above).
The difference the charity's performance during the year has made to the beneficiaries of the charity and to wider society
The Church continued to provide benefit to its members, attendees and the public by making known the Christian gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ through the advancement of the Christian faith. This in turn has provided opportunity to promote Christian moral, social, family and spiritual values which encourages community and personal wellbeing with the faith, hope and love to be found in the gospel of God.
Financial review
The church is funded by voluntary gifts and donations, we make use of both the Gift Aid and Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme. The church does not seek funds from other sources.
The results for the period are set out in detail on pages 7 to 9. The charity returned net payments of £5,136 (2023 – £17,351) in the year.
At 31 December 2024, the charity had cash funds of £51,579 (2023 - £56,715) including designated funds of £1,206 (2023 - £922).
The Church uses Restricted and Unrestricted Funds in its accounting policies. Restricted Funds are used for money donated to the Church for specific purposes such as Missions, Youth Ministries etc. Unrestricted Funds from general offerings are used for all other purposes. Any shortfalls in the Restricted Funds are made up by transfers from the Unrestricted Fund.
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GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
TRUSTEES’ REPORT (Cont’d)
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Reserves Policy
A policy on reserves has been reviewed and agreed by the Trustees. The income of the church is stable, and the risk of a sudden significant reduction of income is regarded as unlikely. In the event of an unexpected financial need the Trustees are confident that members would respond accordingly. The Trustees are satisfied that a figure equating to approximately four months' expenditure is an appropriate level of reserve balances at the present time. Cash balance at year end exceeded the level of Reserves required. These reserves will be kept in the unrestricted funds going forward, but if the need arises can be transferred to restricted funds to cover any shortfalls or unforeseen needs.
The principal operating address, telephone number, email and web addresses of the charity are:
13-15 Carnmoney Road Glengormley County Antrim, BT36 6HL
Telephone: 07407390372 Email Address: glengormleybaptist@gmail.com Web address: www.glengormleybaptist.com
Signed on behalf of the Trustees:
MR C NEILL
Trustee
This report was approved by the board of trustees on 8 October 2025.
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GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Charity Trustees of Glengormley Baptist Church
We report on the accounts of Glengormley Baptist Church for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 7-9.
Respective Responsibilities of Charity Trustees and Examiner
As the charity’s Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is our responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008; and
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state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report
We have examined your charity accounts as required under Section 65 of the Charities Act and our 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.
Our 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.
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to believe:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 63 of the Charities Act.
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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 the Charities Act.
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That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
We have completed our 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, we have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Mr Nigel Moore FCA GMcG BELFAST Chartered Accountants Alfred House, 19 Alfred Street Belfast BT2 8EQ Date: 8 October 2025
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GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
Year Ended 31 December 2024
| Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2024 2024 £ £ RECEIPTS Donations & Gift Aid 76,255 - Charitable activities - - Other receipts 801 - TOTAL RECEIPTS 77,056 - PAYMENTS Baptist missions 5,590 - Bible college support 2,000 - UFM support 6,300 - Support for Summer Evangelists - - Other charitable activities 9,052 - Wages and salaries 43,241 - Water rates 270 - Heat & light 6,995 - Repairs and maintenance 2,961 - Cleaning 134 - Printing and stationery 547 - Insurance 1,855 - Catering 1,178 - Ground rent - - Computer expenses 350 - Pulpit supplies 1,550 - Bank charges 170 - ABCI investment scheme - - TOTAL PAYMENTS 82,192 - EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR BEFORE TRANSFERS (5,136) - Transfers - - EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR (5,136) - |
Total Funds 2024 £ 76,255 - 801 77,056 5,590 2,000 6,300 - 9,052 43,241 270 6,995 2,961 134 547 1,855 1,178 - 350 1,550 170 - 82,192 (5,136) - (5,136) |
Total Funds 2023 £ 82,278 100 167 82,545 5,000 2,550 4,800 665 10,345 41,027 502 3,528 5,278 160 349 1,769 1,430 16 573 850 184 20,000 99,896 (17,351) - (17,351) |
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Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Mr C Neill
Date: 8 October 2025
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GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
As at 31 December 2024
| Unrestricted Funds 2024 £ FUNDS RECONCILIATION Cash at bank & in hand 31.12.23 56,715 Surplus/(deficit) this year end (5,136) Cash at bank & in hand 31.12.24 51,579 BANK AND CASH Current accounts 51,579 OTHER ASSETS (Unrestricted fund) Property (insurance value) Equipment (insurance value) Fixtures & fittings (insurance value) ABCI investment scheme loan |
Restricted Funds 2024 £ - - - - |
Total Funds 2024 £ 56,715 (5,136) 51,579 51,579 2,000,000 100,000 150,000 52,075 2,302,075 |
Total Funds 2023 £ 74,066 (17,351) 56,715 56,715 2,000,000 100,000 150,000 50,000 2,300,000 |
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Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Mr C Neill Date: 8 October 2025
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GLENGORMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year Ended 31 December 2024
1. RECONCILIATION OF CASH FUNDS
| Total cash funds at 1 January 2024 Receipts for the year Payments for the year Total cash funds at 31 December 2024 |
2024 £ 56,715 77,056 (82,192) |
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51,579 |
2. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Unrestricted Funds General funds - bank balances General funds - other assets Designated Funds GBC Women - Baptist Women's Fellowship (BWF) Total Funds |
At 1 Jan 2024 £ Incoming Resources £ Outgoing Resources £ Other asset movements £ Transfers £ 55,793 76,088 (81,508) - - 2,300,000 - - 2,075 - 922 968 (684) - - 2,356,715 77,056 (82,192) 2,075 - |
At 31 Dec 2024 £ 50,373 2,302,075 1,206 2,353,654 |
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3. TRANSACTIONS WITH THE TRUSTEES
In accordance with the Constitution of the Church the Pastors also act as trustees. During the year there was 1 (2023 – 1) trustee reimbursed expenses totalling £29 (2023 - £72). No remuneration was paid in respect of services as trustee.
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