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Newtownards Congregational Church

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £148.7K

  • Spending

    £132.4K

Charity no. 101645 Date registered. 08/06/2016

Public benefits

Through our public worship services on the Lord’s Day, Mid week Bible study, Prayer meetings, Sunday school, Children’s church and youth meetings, we are promoting the Christian faith and through Biblical teaching seeking to bring hope and purposeful living to people. We are endeavouring to raise moral standards in the community producing a more

peaceful and harmonious society. These benefits are demonstrated through: Broken homes mended, family relationships restored. A reduction in crime and vandalism, the raising of moral standards producing a more peaceful and harmonious society. The purposes of our charity lead only to good and have no harmful effects. The Charity beneficiaries are the public and anyone who wishes to attend any of our services or events. We also benefit Missionary Societies who give support to Orphans and relief of poverty, provision of food and clothing and bringing Humanitarian Aid to war torn areas of the World. The only private Benefit flowing from our purpose is the provision of a salary to our Pastor The provision of a salary to our Pastor is in keeping with that of other Churches. i.e. that is the need to provide the Pastor with a living wage.

What your organisation does

Worship services and meetings for all ages groups. In addition through Parent and Toddlers group, we are assisting parents and carers by providing a place where they can find help and support, meeting together for social and spiritual discussion. Craft Corner meet to engage in various craft making activities, make new friends, and receive spiritual

support and instruction. This enables them to be better equipped to face the pressures of modern day living. This is especially good for those living alone. GB and BB organisations and other Church activities are run to bring young people together in a Christian environment for biblical teaching, physical activities and the development of life skills.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of religion

Who the charity helps

  • Adult training
  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • General public
  • Men
  • Older people
  • Overseas/developing countries
  • Parents
  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)
  • Women
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Counselling/support
  • General charitable purposes
  • Overseas aid/famine relief
  • Playgroup/after schools
  • Religious activities
  • Sport/recreation
  • Youth development

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 December 2024

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Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 December 2023

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Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 December 2022

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Charitable purposes

We will endeavour, therefore, with the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this Church in knowledge, holiness and comfort; to maintain the worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the Church, the relief of the needy and the spread of the Gospel to all nations.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

  • 7 Trustees
  • 2 Employees
  • 20 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Newtownards Congregational Church, 3 Hillside, Portavogie, County Down, BT22 1EZ

Trustee board

Trustee
Roy Mckee
Rev Paul Acheson
Mr Simon Mcnamara
Mr Ken Logan
Mr Geoff Murray
Mr Ian Gallagher
Mr David Bennett

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland