Church of God at Newtownards NIC 108338 Minutes of the Church of God at NewtOY4nardsTrustee Meeting held on 11 June 2024 at Church of God 1 OA Zion Place. Newtownards BT23 7ER. Present: Pgstor Kenneth McAlees. Mr Philip Mcmulian, Mr Jay Maretta, Mr Raymnd Miskelly. Apologies- Pastor Thomas Bell. 1. Quorum-Thechairman confirmed thata quorurn was present, andthe meeting proceeded wtth the current business. 2. Declaration of Interest- Each trustee present confirmed thatthey had no direct or indirect irterest in any way in the proposed transaction to be considered at the meetingwhich they were required to disclose. 3. Purpose of the meeting and consideration otihe document. A. To revi8W the financialyear ending Septsmber 2023 B. To considerthe charity Commission guidance on publi¢ benefiL C. Returbishment of the ChurGh Iwilding. MINUTES As part of the review of the church finances the trustee's received copies ol the Annual Accounls. The income of £55,153 was offset by the expenditure Df £89,036 resulting in a deficit of £33,883. The deficit is a direct result of the relurbishing costs and has been planned forthrough gifts and sacrÈficial givingfrom the congregation DvÈr the p8St few years leaving the church with accounts in profit by £40,347. The church continues to provide a public benefit through childcare PFOV15ion which consists of a preschool facilty Dperating daily within the church buildings. Public benefit algo includes the a(ivancement of religion through Ihe provision of church services. youth group actimties and Sunday school, Lat1ies and Men's fellowship meetings and support for local and foreign missions. The church is commttted to continue its aim in the relief of poverty in the local community by training and equipping youlh and the eldeily. The youth club ¢urTently is providing supportfor over 40 Ghitdren and young people and their f2mib-es. Curiently 8 ieenagers are regularty attending Sunday SeICeS. The church congregation are benefr(ing from the church refurbishment which is almost completed although there is still the issue of the repaiis needed to the church roof. This will need a large amount of money which is beyond our capability- We will look at the po&sibilyty of applyingfor grants to maintain buildings ol worship to help Wlth this project. We anticipate this vthll take several years to compieie. The Trustee's agreed we have met our commitment to public benefit and a5 there was no other business to discuss the meetingw8s closed wth prayer and thanksgiving. Signed by C airman 11106124
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