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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£36.4K
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Spending
£30.2K
Public benefits
Public benefit As a free liberal thinking church, we believe in God and the revelation of God in the Bible, which is the word of God. Through this we help to promote good citizenship in the Downpatrick and surrounding area. This is what the organisation does • Regular Sunday Worship in a welcoming friendly atmosphere within a historical
building. • Sunday School – where the young of the organisation and the wider public learn of the teachings of the Bible helping make good and caring adults. • Interdenominational services within the community. • The building is available for Historical Tours organised within the Downpatrick area. School visits from students the building is of interest to pupils taking history. It dates from 1711. • The minister takes school assemblies regularly in the Downpatrick area. • The church is represented at all cross community events. • The support for charities within the denomination and wider public. • Regular visits to hospitals and care homes within the area. • Annual functions organised by members to include the wider public making them aware of the liberal thinking of our denomination in a friendly and social atmosphere. • The small church hall (though over three floors) is available to all resident groups in the local area. • Bereaved and troubled society members are provided with comfort and council thus reducing the risk of depression or suicide. • As a free thinking liberal church we believe everyone has equal rights. We have within our congregation both male and female Elders. Our society can demonstrate this form: 1. Feedback from beneficiaries. 2. Evidence of financial records. Private benefits The minister is paid a monthly salary together with a Manse Allowance (there is no manse attached to the Church). The Church Organists are paid a nominal fee for each Sunday they give their services. There is no harm flowing from this purpose.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Regular Sunday Worship, Sunday School, Inter-denominational Services in the community. Readily available for Historical Tours of the building which is of great historical interest. Annual school visits to local schools. Representing the church at cross community events. We believe everyone has equal rights. We have both male and female elders
within our congregation.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of religion
Who the charity helps
- General public
How the charity works
- Community development
- General charitable purposes
- Heritage/historical
- Religious activities
