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Gilnahirk Baptist Church

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £94.0K

  • Spending

    £98.9K

Charity no. 107374 Date registered. 15/04/2020

Public benefits

The direct benefits which flow from the purpose include: - Eternal salvation and adoption into the family of God through the gospel of Jesus Christ. - The spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, bringing reconciliation both between human beings and God and between human beings. - The gaining of an understanding in Christian beliefs as set out in the

Bible and the Doctrinal Statement of the Church leading to spiritual and moral development and personal growth in the Christian Faith. - The provision of regular Christian education, helping people to understand, live out, defend and promote the Christian gospel of Jesus Christ. - Practical expressions of Christian beliefs and standards in the local community such as through the care of those in need, assistance and comfort to the sick, elderly and bereaved. - The development of individual ability and gift through the engagement of willing volunteers in practical and spiritual service. - The positive impact on society that comes from the living out of a Christian worldview. The benefits arising from the purpose will be demonstrated through; the number of those attending activities and events and benefiting directly each week from the Bible teaching and the corporate worship, the leaders and helpers mobilised each week through various programmes and the positive contributions of members within the wider community; and, the effective pastoral care supporting both families and individuals. This will be evidenced through regular evaluation and informal feedback from members and those attending events, their families and the general public within the community in which the Church operates. The Trustees do not anticipate that any harm will flow from any of the above purposes. The church’s beneficiaries are Church Members and adherents, and anyone who chooses to attend the church services which are open to members of the general public, other individuals that the Church 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. The only private benefits flowing from our purposes are the provision of stipend for any pastor of the church who will also assume the role of Trustee and paid employment for the personnel required to manage the work of the Church. Such stipend, salaries and any incurred expenses are incidental and necessary to enable the Church to provide the pastoral and administrative support required to fulfil the stated Purpose.

What your organisation does

Gilnahirk Baptist Church is an organisation that supports its members, adherents and visitors by organising services, meetings and gatherings of people giving people the opportunity to have fellowship together, to learn from one another and to receive bible based teaching. Social gatherings are arranged for members, adherents and visitors of all

ages as a way of reaching into the local community.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of religion

Who the charity helps

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

How the charity works

  • Religious activities

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 December 2023

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 December 2022

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 December 2021

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

The Church acknowledges the headship of Jesus Christ over his Church and exists to glorify the triune God by maintaining and promoting his worship both individually and corporately. Its members devote themselves to the teachings of Scripture, to fellowship, breaking of bread, prayer and evangelism. They commit, with the help of God, to witness to the saving and sustaining power of the Lord Jesus Christ and to work for the extension of His Kingdom. The principal charitable object of the church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the teachings of Scripture, the Doctrinal Statement and Baptist principles.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name


  • 7 Trustees
  • 1 Employees
  • 20 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Mr Drew Steele, 2 Middle Braniel Road, Belfast, BT5 7TU

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Jonathan Mcferran
Mr Drew Steele
Mr Paul Mckittrick
Mr Jonathan Smyth
Mr David Johnston
Mr Matthew Maguire
Mr Tim Jackson

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland
  • Belfast City Council