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Portstewart Baptist Church

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £593.6K

  • Spending

    £515.9K

Charity no. 108322 Date registered. 24/02/2022

Public benefits

The Church 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 the Christian faith. Direct benefits flowing from the organisation's purpose 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

Hold regular services for public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching for all age groups, and provides pastoral care to the members of the church through visitation and prayer. Organise meetings and events that promote our charitable purpose. Participate in the life of the local community. Support other Christian organisations and

charities through volunteering, financial gifts and prayer.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of religion

Who the charity helps

  • General public

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

£593.6K

Spending

£515.9K

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 December 2023

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

In setting out this new Constitution, we acknowledge our continuity of purpose with those who formed Portstewart Baptist Church on 17th December 1944. As sinners saved by grace we unite in fellowship, affirming the headship of Christ over the mystical body which is His Church. We exist to glorify the God of Scripture and by the power of the Spirit, seek to do so; by worshiping Him corporately and individually, in spirit and in truth; by making disciples through teaching, evangelism and missions; by exercising Christ-like love, support and care for each other and; by living lives which are a witness to His supernatural transforming power. 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


  • 23 Trustees
  • 5 Employees
  • 200 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Portstewart Baptist Church, 172-174 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, BT55 7PL

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Kris Fairfield
Mr Stephen Mckenzie
Mr Jonny Dixon
Mr Derek Leighton
Mr David Barnett
Mr David Johnston
Mr Mark Sheridan
Mrs Loreen Williams
Mrs Brenda Blair
Mr Jonny Mcgreevy
Mr Michael Williams
Mr Robert Kane
Mrs Kim Berrisford
Mrs Anne Witherow
Mr Garth Mahood
Mr Tommie Linton
Mr David Frazer
Mr Chris Blair
Mr Alan Millen
Miss Alison Wade
Mr Matthew Dunlop
Mr Thom Collis
Mr John Allen

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland
  • Causeway Coast And Glens District Council