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Westminster Fellowship

Registered

Charity no. 109721 Date registered. 28/09/2023

Public benefits

The Westminster Fellowship 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 religion. The direct benefits which flow from the purposes of the Presbyterian Church include the gaining of an understanding in

Christian beliefs as set out in the Bible and in the Church’s subordinate standards (the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Shorter and Larger Catechisms) leading to spiritual and moral development and opportunities for response to Bible teaching. In turn, this framework leads to practical expressions of Christian beliefs and standards in the local community such as through the care of those in need (including the sick, disabled and bereaved). [How can the benefits identified above be demonstrated?] Evidence can be seen from the list of events held each year - Bible Studies/Lectures/Prayer gatherings. Evidence of financial support (grants) issued and recorded in the annual accounts [Is there any harm arising from any of the purposes?] No [Who are the charity's beneficiaries?] Ministers and Elders within the Presbyterian Church Those who are adherents of the Presbyterian Church Anyone in the public who has an interest in the Christian Faith [Is there any private benefit flowing from any of the purposes? Is it incidental and necessary?] No private benefit

What your organisation does

Organise meetings for prayer and study Organise lectures, seminars and bible studies Arrange for elected groups to study and report on religious topics and to prepare and publish religious literature for circulation amongst Fellowship members and the wider church Assist in the training of Fellowship members by providing bursaries and scholarships

in further studies consistent with the aims of the Fellowship and to assist in the training of Ministers in 'developing' countries Such other charitable activities as may be necessary to further the objects of the Fellowship

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of religion

Who the charity helps

  • General public
  • General public

How the charity works

  • Grant making
  • Religious activities
  • Religious activities

Charitable purposes

The objects of the Fellowship are the advancement of the Christian religion by the renewal of the Church of Jesus Christ and the preservation within the Presbyterian Church in Ireland of the biblical standards embodied in the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms.

Governing document

Trust Deed or Declaration of Trust

Other name


  • 5 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Westminster Fellowship, 14 Deanery Meadow, Armagh, BT61 7AG

Trustee board

Trustee
Rev Bob Allely
Mr Martin Paul Hampton
Mr David William Lamb
Mr Dawson Mcconkey
Mr Alan Bridle

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland