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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£22.4K
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Spending
£44.7K
Public benefits
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland meets the public benefit requirement by providing benefit to its members and the general public by making known the Christian Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ through the advancement of religion. The direct benefits which flow from the purposes of the Church include the gaining of an understanding in Christian
beliefs as set out in the Bible and in the Church’s subordinate standards (the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Shorter and Larger Catechisms) leading to spiritual and moral development and opportunities for response to Bible teaching. In turn, this framework leads to practical expressions of Christian beliefs and standards in the local community such as through the care of those in need (including the sick, disabled and bereaved). Generally the above benefits are delivered locally by congregational churches and members, or are facilitated through presbyteries or are organised and delivered centrally. Local delivery is facilitated by central resources in almost all cases. Public access is made known through the use of noticeboards, printed material, press advertisement, websites, and social media or in other ways. The benefits are demonstrated through regular evaluation of the services and informal and ad-hoc feedback from members, their families, and members of the public. The purpose does not lead to harm. The beneficiaries of this purpose are members, their families, other individuals that the Presbyterian Church in Ireland is in direct and indirect contact with, the community in which pastoral services are provided and other communities throughout Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and worldwide which benefit from our engagement with and support for both Christian and other secular organisations, charities and individual members of the public. The only private benefit flowing from our purpose is related to Ministers, Missionaries, Deaconesses, Irish Mission workers and Lay Agents. Ministers, Missionaries, Deaconesses, Irish Mission workers and Lay Agents receive benefits as a result of their holding office or employment. However, this is incidental and necessary in order to further our charitable purpose. There are no other private benefits.
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The following work is carried out directly by the organisation: Comments on matters of public importance from a Biblical perspective. Makes statements on church policy relevant to the public domain. Maintains relationships with local governmental institutions. Makes representations to local government. Develops relationships with other Church
bodies and Christian charities. Develops relationships with secular organisations and charities. Develops relationships with civic society. Offers pastoral care to its officers and their families. Resources congregations and their members. Acts as a link between the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and our congregations enabling both to fulfil aspects of their charitable purpose. The following work is carried out by the organisation through congregations: Support our congregations to help them to fulfil their charitable purpose. Hold services of worship and other religious activities. Through prayer, support our members, our own Church, other Christian Churches, the community and leaders in society and government. Organise meetings and events that promote our charitable purpose. Participate in the life of the local community. Support other secular and Christian organisations and charities through volunteering, financial gifts and prayer.
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- The advancement of religion
Who the charity helps
- General public
How the charity works
- Religious activities
