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Association of Related Churches (Ireland)

  • Status

    Received: 108 days late

  • Income

    £73.2K

  • Spending

    £152.0K

Charity no. 101505 Date registered. 05/12/2014

Public benefits

Benefit To promote, maintain and practice the Christian religion in accordance with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Who are the beneficiaries Open to all of the public in Northern Ireland How they benefit The adoption of a moral framework which encourages people to be good citizens. How the benefits can be demonstrated Improved behaviour as a

result of being involved in a public act of worship. Benefit To promote the benefits of the Christian religion to the inhabitants of Northern Ireland particularly, and Ireland generally by supporting the establishment of places for the worship of God and the provision of facilities for believers to practice their faith. Who are the beneficiaries Open to all of the public in Northern Ireland How they benefit The adoption of a moral framework which encourages people to be good citizens. The provision of facilities for public use How the benefits can be demonstrated Financial support to churches Promotional materials Training provided to church pastors/ministers Churches enabled to help additional people to improve behaviour as a result of being involved in a public act of worship. Benefit The advancement of the Christian religion Who are the beneficiaries Open to all of the public in Northern Ireland How they benefit Access to educational opportunities Access to public worship Access to religious publications including sacred texts and literature How the benefits can be demonstrated Improved behaviour as a result of being involved in a public act of worship. Benefit Improving lives through co-operation with local voluntary organisations, assisting other organisations with the relief of poverty and with the advancement of education. Who are the beneficiaries Indirectly all of those accessing services providing relief of poverty and services advancing education How they benefit Through the provision of grants, clothing or food Through receiving an education How the benefits can be demonstrated Improvement in a person or group’s person and/or financial circumstances Benefit The provision of recreational and leisure time pursuits in the interests of the public welfare generally. Who are the beneficiaries Section of the public in the locality where the activity is provided How they benefit Recreational and leisure activity opportunities How the benefits can be demonstrated Improvement in social, emotional and physical wellbeing of participants. Please note we hereby confirm that there is no private benefit or potential harm from the objects of Association of Related Churches (Ireland).

What your organisation does

We: - provide networking opportunities for Christian pastors, ministers and leaders - we seek to provide opportunities for exchange of learning and good practice in terms of leadership styles, charitable activities and programmes that benefit the public - we seek to bring together funds to empower and enable others to develop churchces that will

promote the same charitable objectives as of the organisation activities include: - conferences - training programmes - shared learning opportunities - staff exchanges

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of religion
  • The advancement of citizenship or community development

Who the charity helps

  • Adult training

How the charity works

  • Education/training
  • Grant making
  • Religious activities

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 28 February 2024

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 28 February 2023

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 28 February 2022

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

The charity’s Objects are: (i) To promote, maintain and practice the Christian religion in accordance with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. (ii) To promote the benefits of the Christian religion to the inhabitants of Northern Ireland particularly, and Ireland generally by supporting the establishment of places for the worship of God and the provision of facilities for believers to practice their faith. (iii) The advancement of the Christian religion through: (a) the public broadcasting of Christian educational content and evangelistic teachings; (b) public prayer meetings; (c) public lectures; (d) the publication and distribution of sacred texts and literature on the Christian religion for public enlightenment; and (e) provision, to church members and non-members alike, of services of worship and religious teachings. (iv) Improving lives through co-operation with local voluntary organisations, assisting other organisations with the relief of poverty and with the advancement of education. (v) The provision of recreational and leisure time pursuits in the interests of the public welfare generally.

Governing document

Memorandum and Articles

Other name

ARC Ireland
  • 6 Trustees
  • 2 Employees
  • 5 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Ludmila Corcoran, Church Road, Moate, Oldcastle, Co Meath, A82 F343, BT4 2EG

Trustee board

Trustee
Paul Reid
Jamie Corcoran
Priscilla Reid
Victoria Gamble
Andy Gamble
Thomas Burke

List of regions

  • In Ireland
  • In Northern Ireland