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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£35.5M
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Spending
£35.1M
Public benefits
The direct benefits which flow from the purposes of the Church include the gaining of an understanding of the doctrines of the evangelical faith based upon the divine revelation recorded in the Holy Scriptures, which is our supreme rule of faith and practice. Historically there have been reflected in John Wesley’s Notes on the New Testament and the
first four volumes of his sermons. These, together with “The Rules of the Society of the People called Methodists,” drawn up by John and Charles Wesley in 1743, and developed over time. This leads to spiritual and moral development and opportunities in response to Bible teaching. In turn, these lead to practical expressions of Christian beliefs and standards in the local community, such as through the care of those in need (including people who are sick, living with disability and bereaved). Generally, the above benefits are delivered locally by local churches (known in Irish Methodism as “Societies”) and members, or are facilitated through circuits or districts, or are organised and delivered centrally. Local delivery is normally facilitated by central resources and subject to central approval. Public access is made known through the use of noticeboards, printed material, press advertisements, websites, 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. There is no harm arising from the purpose The beneficiaries of this purpose are members, their families, other individuals with whom the Methodist Church in Ireland is in direct or indirect contact, the community in which pastoral services are provided and other communities throughout Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the world, which benefit from our engagement with and support of both Christian and secular organisations, charities and individual members of the public. The only private benefit flowing from our purpose is related to Ordained Ministers, Mission Partners, and Lay Workers, who 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.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Methodist Church in Ireland carries out its purpose of being a community of people drawn together by God’s love who seek to live wholeheartedly as followers of Jesus for the transformation of the world by: • Providing public worship together with pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development through its churches. Public
worship services are open to all without distinction and are advertised through our websites, social media channels and on public noticeboards. • Promoting Christian values and service, encouraging good citizenship and the adoption of a moral framework which is of benefit to individuals and society as a whole. • Presenting the teachings of the Bible at our services along with opportunities for Christian response, including, but not limited to prayer and worship • Improving the sense of wellbeing of those who attend services as they enjoy regular fellowship with others and receive teaching from the Bible • Engaging with the public through pastoral and practical care of people, including those who are disadvantaged, the sick, the elderly, the young and the bereaved. • Developing and enhancing the skills and capabilities of members of the church to participate in public worship and pastoral ministry, equipping people across Ireland to develop their roles and ministries in different roles and contexts. • Encouraging local communities as they participate in activities organised by our churches • Tackling global poverty and injustice through indigenous partners rooted in their local communities. • Enabling methodist people in Ireland to join with partners around the world to proclaim Christ’s love and offer of salvation and promote church growth • Loving and serving children and young people and those who lead them, desiring to help them take their place in God’s mission through the local, connexional and world church
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of religion
Who the charity helps
- Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
- Adult training
- Asylum seekers/refugees
- Carers
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Ethnic minorities
- Ex-offenders and prisoners
- General public
- Homelessness
- Men
- Mental health
- Older people
- Overseas/developing countries
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Unemployed/low income
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Accommodation/housing
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Counselling/support
- Education/training
- Environment/sustainable development/conservation
- Gender
- Grant making
- Overseas aid/famine relief
- Playgroup/after schools
- Relief of poverty
- Religious activities
- Volunteer development
- Welfare/benevolent
- Youth development
