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Rathfriland Baptist Church

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £269.3K

  • Spending

    £111.4K

Charity no. 107417 Date registered. 08/06/2020

Public benefits

The expression of the precepts of the Christian religion through engagement with the general public, and in particular with the disadvantaged, the sick, the elderly and the young is a public benefit. This can be measured and evidenced through increased social integration and pastoral care delivered at the point of

need. The direct benefit of participation in Church life includes the enjoyment of public worshipand the giving and receiving of pastoral ministry, improved understanding of the values relating to civic engagement, community cohesion and providing a bridge between diverse groups as well as improved educational outcomes through the Church’s ministry of teaching. None The beneficiaries are the general public, and the public valuation of the benefits can be evidenced through attendance at public worship, participation in Church governance and willingness to support through contributions the continuing witness of the Church. The wider benefit to the public will outweigh any detriment arising in the course of Christian outreach. Any private benefit arising out of the fulfilment of our Christian ministry or to lay staff is essential to the fulfilment of the purpose of the advancement of religion. No Trustee receives remuneration, reward or other private benefit for carrying out their Trustee responsibility.

What your organisation does

We hold meetings in the church building every week aimed at everyone from the youngest child to the oldest adult. We also hold social activities in the surrouding areas that everyone is welcome to attend. Church services are held every sunday at 11:30am and 6:30pm - everyone is welcome, Ladies meeting is once a month on a Monday Childrens

meeting is held every tuesday - all children from 3-11 are welcome Prayer meetings are held every wednesday - everyone is welcome Once a month on a thursday we have meetings aimed at the elderly Mens bible study is held once a month on a thursday. The Well for all young people over the age of 18 is held once a month on a saturday Every other sunday night there is a young peoples meeting for all young people aged 11 and above.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of religion

Who the charity helps

  • Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • Community safety/crime prevention
  • Ethnic minorities
  • Ex-offenders and prisoners
  • General public
  • Men
  • Older people
  • Parents
  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)
  • Victim support
  • Women
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Religious activities

This display is a broad summary of the charity’s financial information. For a full understanding of the charity’s finances, the reader should view the PDF accounts and reports under the Documents tab above.

Income

£269.3K

Spending

£111.4K

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 30 September 2024

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 30 September 2023

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 30 September 2022

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

We sinners saved by grace and immersed into the likeness of Christ’s death and resurrection, do hereby unite in Church fellowship, so that as a holy brotherhood we may advocate the truth of God, proclaim the riches of His Sovereign mercy to the lost and perishing and by sympathy and counsel help one another in the Christ-like and Heavenward life. We solemnly undertake, by the Spirit’s aid, to bear one another’s burdens and in the exercise of a tender hearted, tolerant, forgiving kindliness to avoid ungenerous criticism, recognising in each other fellow members of that mystical body of which our risen Saviour is the Head.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name


  • 12 Trustees
  • 2 Employees
  • 80 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Rathfriland Baptist Church, 11 Loughbrickland Road, Rathfriland, Newry, BT34 5AA

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Ian Wilson
Mr Ronald Stewart
Mr Graham Anderson
Mr John Henry
Mr George Mccrum
Mr John Boyd
Mr Enoch Mcauley
Mr Kenneth Mckinstry
Mr Ian Mcconnell
Mr Marcus Scott
Mr Kyle Parks
Mr Jack Scott

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland