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Belfast First Church of the Nazarene

  • Status

    Received: 62 days late

  • Income

    £76.9K

  • Spending

    £73.3K

Charity no. 106405 Date registered. 15/08/2017

Public benefits

Access to weekly services and other gatherings of worship and prayer, for members and non-members, promote family stability and well-being and increased ability to contribute positively to society. Access to support and guidance of its members that seek to promote an understanding of the Christian beliefs, as set out in the Church's Articles of

Faith, enables those members to be better able to serve the local community. The promotion of religious activity, health, well-being, spiritual life, education, relief of poverty, training and equipping, work with youth and the elderly, homeless and other local and national charities. The development of relationships with other churches in the local area, as well as nationally and overseas, which are mutually beneficial in advancing our aims. The direct benefit of participation in Church life includes mental, emotional health and well-being contributing to a positive moral and social impact on the community. Benefit is demonstrated through observation of improved behaviour, public testimony and monitoring of pastoral care. The indirect benefits which flow from this purpose include the moral improvement in society as a whole. which religion is considered to encourage, as well as practical social help to the needy. We do not anticipate that any harm will flow from any of the above. The beneficiaries are the general public. The only private benefit is to the pastor, who receives a salary; however, this is incidental and necessary to carry out our purpose.

What your organisation does

Organises weekly services and other gatherings for members and non-members, to present the teachings of the Bible and to provide opportunities for Christian response, including but not limited to prayer and worship. The meetings are free of charge and open to all. Meetings are held every week on Sunday morning and Sunday evening. There are also

midweek meetings providing gatherings to carry out the stated activities of the Church. Additionally, the Church organises gatherings for specific disadvantaged groups. The Church employs a pastor to promote and co-ordinate this work, along with a committee of volunteers, made up from Church members. The Church provides teaching and training opportunities for members, using the resources of the staff employed by the Church and also external courses and events. The Church assists the work of individual Christians and Christian organisations, insofar as that work, whether in this country or abroad, accords with the church's aims. The Church makes donations as agreed periodically by the members of the Church. The purpose of these donations includes the promotion of religious activity, relief of poverty, training and equipping, wrk with youth and the elderly, homeless and other local and national charities. Our members currently support a weekly gathering for those suffering dementia and their carers to provide social interaction and respite, they provide a mother and toddler group to provide a balanced education and development environment for those pre-school age, they provide facilities for various disadvantaged groups, and they provide facilities for youth.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of religion

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • General public
  • Men
  • Older people
  • Women
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Religious activities

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 30 September 2023

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 30 September 2022

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 30 September 2021

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

The mission of the Church of the Nazarene is to make Christ like disciples in the nations. The primary objective of the Church of the Nazarene is to advance God’s kingdom by the preservation and propagation of Christian holiness as set forth in the Scriptures. The Church of the Nazarene exists to serve as an instrument for advancing the kingdom of God through the preaching and teaching of the gospel throughout the world.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

First Church of the Nazarene Belfast Skegoneill Avenue Church of the Nazarene
  • 6 Trustees
  • 2 Employees
  • 25 Volunteers

Contact details

  • Tel: 07596583519

Public address

  • Pastor Isabel Hamill, 4 Shane Heights, Carrickfergus, BT38 8NY

Trustee board

Trustee
Mrs Lynn Myers
Mrs Lynda Heron
Ms Tracy Mather
Mrs Christine Molloy
Pastor Isabel Hamill
Mrs Lynne Duncan

List of regions

  • Belfast City Council