Page 2 CHURCH OF IRELAND AND METHODIST CHAPLAINCY BELFAST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE DIRECTORS, ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 The directors have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2024. The directors have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities, (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, Cotnpanies Act 2006, Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northem Ireland) 2015 and SORP (FRS 102). REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Refereiice and adiniiiistrative details are shown in the bchedule of members of the board and professional advisers on page l of the financial statements. THF. DIRECTORS The directors of tlie charitable company are its trustees for the purpose of charity law. The directors who served the company dLiring the year were as follows: Rev Dr J Alderdice Mrs C Baillie Mrs E H Carson l)rof F Kee Mrs C Hillcox Rev D Mccullagh Mr C S McDowell Mrs G Mercer Dr l Taylor Mr J Unsworth PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT The directors of Church of Ireland and Metliodist Cliaplaincy Belfast confirm that they liave had dLie reg)ard for the gjiiidancc on Piiblic Benefit by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland and are pleased to report that during the year the cliarity continued to provide tlie Piiblic Beiiefils through programmes aiid scrvices we offer. In particular, the directors consider how planned activities will contribLlte to the aims and objectives they liave set. Public Benefits: Th¢ Benefils which flow from Chiirch of Ireland and Methodist Chaplaincy Belfast are: The provision of cliaplaincy services to students and staff at third-level institLltions across the city of Belfast. b. The provision of accommodation in residential chaplaincy commiinities for, priinarily but not exclusively, third-level education students. c. The provision of acts of worship, open to the general public. d. Campus engagement through a public presence, the provision of public facilities, supporting university-led initiatives, ceremonies and events, and organising theological events for tlie general piiblic. Pastoral support to students and staff. Page 3 CHURCH OF IRELAND AND METHODIST CHAPLAINCY BELFAST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE DIRECTORS, ANNUAL REPORT (continued) YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Public Benefits (eontinued).. The Benefits identified al)ove are demonstrated by: The support provided by chaplains, including by attending, and where appropriate sitting on, bodies appointed to fiirther the work of the institutions. b. Pastoral & spiritual support offered to students & staff alike, and engagement with university initiatives. The provision of accommodation in the stiident centre in South Belfast for up to 50 students anniial ly from a mixtiire of universities and col leges. d. Providing opportLin ities for spiritual engageinent, incliiding chiirch services, events, discipleship & outreach activities, social action, and pastoral support. Resourcing and encouraging students to participate fully in the life of iheir campus, through events, volunteering, and fundraising for partner organisations. f. Facilitatingy activities at university accommodation locations. g. Running a non-profit cafe to provide a safe space for students to meet, study and volunteer. h. Working with and/or indepcndent of Liniversity bodies to provide pastoral support to students and staff tliroiighout the academic year. The benefits are monitored throiigh regular evaliiatioii of the services provided, and through feedback from participants and Inembers of the piiblic. The purposes do nol lead to harm. The only private benefit resiilting from the Charity's purposes are re11( ted to staff who receive benefits as a resiilt their employinent. I lowever, this is incideiital and neccssary to fuitlier OLir charitablc Plirposes. Tliere are no oiher privale benefits. The Lharities beneficiaries are the piibl IL, aiid in partiLiiliif Liniv¢rsity aiid col leg?e sliidcnls, as wel l as Ihose we can SLlPPOrt throLigh the work of our charitable partners who share oiir ethos and purposes. The piiblic benefit fiirther throLigh our engagement witli and siipport for both Christian and other secular org?anisations, charities and individlial members of the public in this way. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing doiument Chiircli ot Irelaiid and Methodist Chaplaincy Belfast is a charitable company limited by guarantee and does noi have aiiy sliare capital. It was incorporated 011 25 Jiine 2021 and regJist¢red as a cliarity with The Charity Commissioii for Northem Ireland on 20 Janliary 2022. In the event of the compaiiy being wouiid up members are reqLiired to contribute an amouiit not exceeding £1. Page 4 CHURCH OF IRELAND AND METHODIST CHAPLAINCY BELFAST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE DIRECTORS, ANNUAL REPORT (continued) YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Recruitment, appointment, induction and training The directors regularly review the requirements of the charity and the possibility of a need for additional directors. Any new directors would be appointed by resolution of a meeting of all the directors passed by a majority of those present. Appropriate training and induction is availablc to all directors. Risk management The directors have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to Ihe operations and finances of the Trust and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate an exposure to major risks. Where appropriate, systems or procedures havc been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces. Internal control risks are minimised by the implementation of procediires for authorisation of all transactions and projccts. Procedures are in place to ensure compliancc with health and safety of staff, volunteers, clients and visitors. These procedures are periodically reviewed ai least annually to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the charity. Organisalion Structures and related parties The directors oversee the riinningF of the charitable company. CONTEXT AND STRUCTURAL DETAILS The organisation is a Charity, registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, niimber NIC108472. The Charity was incorporated as a coinpany limited by guarantee on 25 June 2021 under the terms of its Mcmorandum and Articles of Association. It was registered with the Charity Commission on 20 January 2022. Members The Inembers of the company are the Church of Ireland, and the Methodist Church in Ireland being the church as defined in Section l of The Methodist Church in Ireland Act 1928. These two entities are meinbers within the meaning given iii section 112 of the Companies Act 2006. These are referred to variously as the 'm¢inbcrs', 'denominations' or 'parent denominations, being the two governing entities of their respective churLh organisations on the island of Ireland. Trustees The Board ot'Trustees are appointed by the members under tlie terms given in articles 31-34 of tlie Articles of Association and serve as the DireLlors of the company (as listed above). These include the Chaplains appointed, stationed, or liceiiccd by the member organisations, who are remLinerated directly by their denomination and not employed by the ¢l)arity. History and nomenclature The Charity lias inherited the charge and reinit of chaplaincy ministry on university and college cainpuses in Belfast, previously manag¢d by both denominations as two distinct unincorporated associations. The Chiirch of Ireland Stiident Centre was officially opened on Elmwood Avenue on I I, March 1955; the Metliodist Chaplaincy opened its doors to students in 1973. In 2012, a Local Covenant Partnership was signed between the denoininations to fonnally commence joint partnership. This has ultimately led to th¢ incorporation of the Cliurch of Ireland and Methodist Chaplaincy Belfast on 25, June 2021. Page 5 CHURCH OF IRELAND AND METHODIST CHAPLAINCY BELFAST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE DIRECTORS, ANNUAL REPORT (continued) YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 History and nomenclature (conlinued) Often referred to as the 'Chaplaincy' the charity is also known colloquially as 'The Hub Belfast, or 'The Hub, a brand adopted linder thc Covenant Partnership in 2012 as shorthand for the much longer fornial names. However, all fonnal and financial activities are carried out under the full charity name. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES In alignment with its Articles of Association and Public Benefit Statement, the Charity seeks to advance the Christian faith amongst third level education, University and College campuses in Belfast in accordance with the principles, practices, and charitable purposes of the Chiirch of Ireland and the Methodlst Church in Ireland, through: the provision of facRlities 2nd Se￿iCeS with a Christian ethos that aim to support and benefit the spiritiial, social, acadeinic, and professional nctworks across various University and Collegye campiises. creatiiig, developing, Inanaging, and overseeing one or more residential chaplaincy communities tlirough thc provision of accommodation for, primarily but not excliisively, third level edLication students. working with Parishes, circLlits, missions, other groiips, Christian traditions and organisalions to further Christian mission and ecumenism. contributing to the goo(l and welfare of the Universities and Colleges, their role witliin tlie city and iinpact on wider society. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE The Board are Inindfiil of demonstrating how the Charity ha.s served aiid iiiet its piirposes over the coiirse of tli¢ academ ic year. I'o tliat end, we wish to lii¥liliglit and celebrate soine of tlie activities tliat took place across the year to 30tli Jiine 2024. The Church of the Resurrection meets throughout the year on Sunday moriiings. This is open to all, and regLilarly gathers existiiig and fom]er stiidents, local fam ilies, and the occasional member of staff of Queen's University. In this past year we have seen a sigiiificant growth in the IiLimber of yOLing adiilts joining lis on a Sunday Inorning. Arouiid 500/0 of the reglilar coiigregation is now made up of these young adults, aged 18-30. They consist of local stiidents, graduatcs, young professionals and a good nLimber of international students. The Hub Café has reinained closed diiring 2023-24 biit plans were PLIt in place to iipgrade the kitchen and café 5pacc with agreed inteiition to employ a new hospitality team lead. Both of these will be achieved during tlie next financial year and we look forw¢ird to reopeiiingi the Café in due course. Providing hospitality is one of the ways we show the love of God to people outside of The Hub, for example, the weekly Free Lunch provided to stiidents at St Stephen's Parish, next door to Belfast Metropolilan College's Millfield campLlS. This ministry eontiniies to go from strength to strength. U Ister University's move into Bel fast city ceiitre has created the opportiinity to rLin a simi lar initlc2tive for their students, in space provided by Belfast Catliedral. Between ihem on a weekly basis staff and stLideiits eiigagc with between 200 and 300 individuals. Pago 6 CHURCH OF IRELAND AND METHODIST CHAPLAINCY BELFAST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE DIRECTORS, ANNUAL REPORT (continued) YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Achievements And Performance (continued) Hospitality and friendship are also the drivers of our weekly outreach inltiatives in Queen's Accommodation. Toastie and Tunes - staff and students visit the Treehouse at Elms BT9 (Queen's University owned accommodatton) to provide live music, toasties, and conversations for students. We have seen a number of these students become members of the congregation at The Chiirch of The Resurrection on Sunday Mornings, subsequently inviting friends to church. Student Residency- The Church of Ireland and Methodist Chaplaincy continues to provide residency for 49 students on Elmwood Avenue. This is a core part of our ministry on campus, providing a high Icvel of community, social interaction, and pastoral support for residential stiidents. Throughout the year, there are a variety of events and activities for our residents to take part in. Oiir residential students play an active role, both in leading and attending. I'hey in tiirn, invite their peers and classmates to a range of formal and informal events at tlie Chaplaincy, allowing us to wlden our reach to the student commiinity, to offer support, including the following: Annual Student residential weekend Weekly Bible Study In House meal rotas to ensure commiinity and friendship Wednesday Night Meal followed by worship and Bible Study Prayer Meetings Chaplaincy Formal Daily diniier provided by chaplaincy staff during exam period. One to oiie Pastoral Care End of Year service of Celebration Pop up evangelism Often coincidingF Wlth major feasts or Saints days (St Valentine, St Patricks) staff and a team of stLidents, will bring a table out to the street front of The Hiib or Stiident's Union to give away tea coffee, treats, and to share the gospel. Outreach to and Engagemenl Ivith University groups & societies on campuses Engagement with Queen's International Stiidcnts Society on a regiilar basis to both attend and provide events in The Hub. Engagement with University Christian Outreach. Hosting of the Christian Medical Fellowship meetings Hosting of Queen's Christian Union. Hosting of Qu¢cn's Stiideiits Against Humc2n Trafficking Society. Hosting of Queen's ILIVE leadersliip society. Hosting of Queen's the Indonesian Society. Attcndancc at Stranmillis College Christian Union. Attendance at Ulster University Christian Union Page 7 CHURCH OF IRELAND AND METHODIST CHAPLAINCY BELFAST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE DIRECTORS, ANNUAL REPORT (continued) YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Achievements And Performance (continued) Worship 'The Gathering, is an event hosted on Wednesday evenings throughout the academic year. Our student residents are the primary audience for this, but they are encouraged to invite other studeiits and classmates to join them. The night consists of a free meal cooked by our residents on a house-by-house rota basis, followed by sung worship and Bible teaching. The teaching is delivered by members of staff as well as the occasional guest speaker or student. 'WorshiplOI' is 60-90 minutes of late-night worship on a Thursday evening. and this event attracts up to and often over 200 students on a weekly basis. These students come from right across the city to attend this. Campus Events Thanksgiving Meal in November- After realising that American students often feel homesick at this point of the year, we have provided a night offree food, entertainment, and commLinity for several years. This is always well attended with up to l 00 people enjoying ihe evening. Around the World Food Fair- With tlie aim of integrating international students into ihe community, we host a night where people from different coiintries and cultures make and bring food from home to share with others. Superbowl Watch Party- Students are welcome to sit up late with us to watch the Superbowl live, with free refreshmenls, Inter-chaplaincy Carol Service- A time for staff and stlidents to mark Christmas. Hosted jointly by the chaplaincies in the Great Hall at Queen's. St Patrick's Day Ceilidh- A social night of dancing open to all stiidents. Many of our student residents came, but also iiivited frieiids froin their classes and t.roin othcr chaplaincies. 12 hours of prayer and worship on St Patrick's Day. Organised, led and hosted by a small group of stLideiits. This was open to all students and throLighout the 12 hours hundreds of stiidents came for worship and prayer Church of Ireland Theological Lecture Professor Stephen Williains, Honorary Professor of Theology at Queen's Univcrsity Belfast, delivered the 66th Church of Ireland Annual Theological Lectiire at Queen's. The lecture was held in the Great Hall and was entitled: Artificial Intelligeiice Religious Friend or Foe. It should be noted that, as QLicen's lJniversity no longer has a Theology department or dcgrec optioii, the annual Chlirch of Ireland Theological Lecture is the only formal theological provision on campiis. Page 8 CHURCH OF IRELAND AND METHODIST CHAPLAINCY BELFAST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE DIRECTORS, ANNUAL REPORT (continued) YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Achievements And Performance (continued) End of Year Service of celebration- A service which takes place in the Church of the Resurrection at the end of May to mark the end of the year. Open to staff, students and family. The Church of the Resurrection was filled with over 200 people who came to join this special service, The service was followed by a BBQ for students, friends and families, and was provided by the congregation of Church of the Resurrection. Chaplaincy Representatlon Staff and Students represent the chaplaincy at several events and festivals, At Summer Madness a group of volunteer students join chaplaiiicy staff to set up and run 'Hub' venue. We host social events at night, late night worship each evening, and seminars each day. This offers an opportunity to share the work of chaplaincy wlth tliousands of young people, some of whom have in previous years become residents or interns. Leadership and Service Development Opportunities Residential Leadership - The residential community relies iipon the active leadership of senior stiidciits, d¢velopiiigJ their abi lities and potei)tial in the process. There are 4 main residential houses, eacli of which has a House Warden, who is a senior stiideiit. "fhere is also a Student Coinmittee who assist with overseeing a wide range of social activities. Worship Academy-Led by James Turner, this is a year long training programme for students who are musiLidliS lo help them grow in skill and experience in leading sling worship. The programme involves teacliingF, mentoriiig and a residential weekend. Ciirrenl aiid pasl stiidents of worship academy witli responsible for providing sung worsliip at no less tlian 3 Christian conferences and festivals over the summer. Events Inany chaplaincy events welcome meals, street oiitreach, Easter Oiitreach, Foodbaiik, Cliaritable fLindraising, Church Services, and other activities all provide a range of opportunities and contexts for studenls to volunteer in a wide variety of roles. Inlernships the chaplaincy runs an internship program that provides an opportunity for recent graduates / yOLing adults to work in the chaplaincy for one year. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and abilities, pertaining to ministry, social skills, publi¢ presentation, experiencing a workplace eiivironment, and more. This past year, we were joined by two Intems, but due to their late arrival, tliey lived off site and became part-time cmployees for the year. They added greatly to the worship and witness of the chaplaincy through tlieir time with us. South Belfast Foodbank - Oiir stiidents and members of Church of the Resurrection are encoiiraged on an ongoing basis to contribiite to and volunteer at tlie foodbank. Many have made a significant commitment to this. Shankill Road Partnership- we continue to assist with ministries and outreach on the Shankill Road, working with St Stephen's, and St Michael's parishes, providing opportunities for students to assist witli their drop-in ccntre and work with young children, including a weekly homework club. St Patrick's Day Outreach - This year oiir Outreach worker and several students voluiiteered to help the PSNI & CommLinity groups in their efforts to maintain peace in the Holyland area of Belfast.. Page 9 CHURCH OF IRELAND AND METHODIST CHAPLAINCY BELFAST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE DIRECTORS, ANNUAL REPORT (continued) YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Achievements And Performance (continued) Inter-chaplaincy Outreach Regular meetings with other chaplains and chaplaincies at Queen's, Stranmillis and Ulster University. Ulster University works on a model of ecumenical chaplaincy, in wliich the chaplains comprise one team who share in cvery ministry. This includes the free chaplaincy lunch and other outrcach activities. At Queen's and Stranmillis, the chaplains and chaplaincies, while separate teams, often gct to work together on events, worsliip and outreach activities. This is borne out of good friendships and working relationships. These activities include: Ecumenical Carol se￿ICe co-organised and co-hosted on an anniial basis. 'Toasties and Tunes, (see oiitreaLh activities) This is in conjiinction with the Presbyterian chapli1incy aiid Queen's Christian Union. Queen's University Staff Prayer, hosted in the Presbyterlan Chaplaincy once a month but with regular teachingi inpiit by the Chiirch of Ireland and Methodist Chaplaincystaff University Interaction 'Toasties and Tunes, as well as student engagement, we aim to support and engage with the work of the Resideiitial teain at Elms, with whoin we h