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Comber Free Presbyterian Church

Registered

Charity no. 109431 Date registered. 21/02/2023 * registered as a component element of a designated religious charity

Public benefits

This congregation of the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster meets the public benefit requirement. The Church is established to benefit its members and the general public, both at home and abroad through the advancement of religion. The benefits are further demonstrated through attendance at public worship as well as regular evaluation of services,

informal and ad-hoc feedback from members, their families, and the general public. The purpose does not lead to harm. The charity’s beneficiaries are the Christian Church and the general public within society in Northern Ireland and wherever across the world the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster has an opportunity to minister. The only private benefits flowing from this purpose are to those members who would receive reasonable remuneration paid in respect of employment by the Church; those members who may enter into contracts with the Church and receive reasonable payment for goods and services supplied; where a member may benefit as a student at our Bible Colleges; or where someone from a member’s family may benefit as a pupil at a Christian school. These private benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the public benefit is provided to our beneficiaries.

What your organisation does

Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster congregations hold weekly services of worship each Lord’s day, together with a Bible Study and Prayer Meeting each week. We also conduct Bible Classes, Sunday Schools, Children's Meetings and Youth Fellowship meetings. Periodically we hold evangelistic and teaching meetings, Holiday Bible Clubs, and summer camps

for different age groups. Some of our congregations also run Christian Schools, Mother and Toddler groups and special meetings for senior citizens.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of religion

Who the charity helps

  • General public

How the charity works

  • Religious activities

Charitable purposes

The Objective of the Church is to promote the advancement of religion in accordance with the Holy Scriptures, the subordinate standards of the Articles of Faith, the Westminster Standards, and the Book of Church Order.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name


  • 6 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Mr Norman Mcelroy, 65 Newtownards Road, Comber, Newtownards, BT23 5LB

Linked charities

Charity number Charity name
109137 The General Presbytery of the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster

Trustee board

Trustee
Rev Thomas Ferguson Martin
Mr John Samuel Allister
Mr John David Colin Mckee
Mr David Mcconnell
Mr Samuel Thomas Hatrick
Mr Norman Charles John Mcelroy

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland