Molra Parlsh Church Tru5tees' Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 The trustees present the annual report and accounts for Moira Parlsh Church for the year ended 31 December 2022. The trustee5 have adopted the Statement of Recommended Practlce ISORPI "Accountin8 and Reporting bv Charitles" IFRS 1021 In preparlng the Annual Report and Financial statements of the charity. The flnancial statement5 have been prepared in accordance with the atcounting policies Set out in notes to the financlal statements and applicable accountlng standards, Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice appllcable to charities preparing their accounts in accordante with the Financlal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Irelar¢d Issued in October 2019. the Financlal Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. the charity's governing document, the Charitie5 Act INorthern Irelandl 2008. Charlties Act (Northern Ireland) 2013, The Charltles IAccounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practlce. Refeyence and administratlve details Charity Name.. Moira Parish Church Charlty Reglstration Number.. NIC101047 Contsct Address.. St john's Parish Church, 51 Street, Moiro, BT67 OLQ Trustee5 of the Charit The trustees who have served durlng the year and since the year end were as follow5: Rev Joanne Megarrell Mr William Crotkett Mr Wllllam Dillon Mr Jeremy Doogan (resigned 27 April 20221 Mr David Johnston Mr Maurlce Johnston Mr David Kerr Mr Oavid Parkin50n Mr BertTraylen Mrs Be55ena Crockett Ms Gillian Garvin Mrs Johan Warwick Dr Timothy Courtney (resigned 31 January 20231 Ms Elaine Woods Mr George Downey lappolnted 27 April 20221 Prin l al Offlce-b Clergv- Church Secretsry.. Rector's Church Warden.. arers Rev Joanne Megarrell Mr Wllliam Crockett Ms Gillian Garvin lup to 27 Aprll 20221 Mr Bert Traylen (from 27 April 20221 Mrs Bessena Crockett lup to 27 April 20221 Mr David Parklnson (from 27 Aprll 20221 Mr David Johnston Mr Davld Kerr Mr David Johnston Michael Mccarter FCA, Jackson Andrews. 6 Mandevllle Mews, Portadown. Craigavon, BT62 3NS Ulster Bank Limited, 18 Bow Street, L15burn, BT28 18N People's Church Worden: Rector's Glebe Warden: People's Glebe Warden: Church Treasurer.. Audltor5'. Bankers..
Molra Parfsh Church Trustee's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 Icontlnued) Objectlves and Activitles The charltable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion. The principal function of St John's Parish Moira is to 5UPPOrt the advancement of the Christian religion by promoting, through the work of St John's Parish, Moira the whole mission of the Church. pastoral, evangelistlc, social and ecumenical. Being open to and engaging with society as a whole and offering support forthose needing help are fundamental to the practical delivery of the benefits of Christianity. As a result of activlty In the pursult of the advancement of the Christian religion, St. John's Parish, Moira has custody of property and of records, materials and artefact5 of significance to the cultural and religious heritage and maintenance of which is undertaken by the Select Vestry of the Parlsh. Compliance wlth Public Beneflt The Parish ha5 given careful consideratlon to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guldance on public benefit to ensure that the activities entered into during the year have helped to achieve the Parish's objectives and artivities, as well as providing public benefit. Publlc Benefit The public benefit purpose 15 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 partlcipation in Church Ilfe includes the enjoyment of public worship and the giving and receiving of pastoral ministry, improved understanding of the values relatlng to civic engagement, community cohesion and providing a bridge between diverse groups as well as improved educational outcomes through the Church's mlnistry of teaching. The beneficlarie5 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 wltnes5 of the Church. The wider benefit to the public wlll outwei8h any detriment arising in the course of Christian outreach. Any private benefit arislng 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 carryin8 Out their trustee responsibility. The direct benefit5 flowlng from this purpose include the provlsion of archive records, public enjoyment of cultural and historic buildings and artefacts such as church plate, furnishlngs and materials as well as an overall improved appreciation of longstanding Christian heritage. This is demonstrated through on-goin8 provision of access to records, property and artefacts and the subsequent and continued request for acce55 and use of our materla15 by wider society. There Is no harm arlsing from the purpose. The beneficiarie5 are the general public. No private benefit is received by trustees fulfilling their trustee responsbilities in respect of these records, buildings or artefacts, but In the course of conservation and to make these accessible to the public, the engagement of professional staff and services is essential but incidental to the fulfilment of the purpose.
Moira Parish Church Trustee's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued) Achievements. Performance and Publlc Benefit Our church Mi55ion Statement is 'growing closer to God in love and obedlence; growlng c105er together in carlng and shoring. growin8 closer to others in friendship and witness., This statement embodle5 and undergirds what we undertake as a parish. The Parish has 3150 given careful consideration to the Charity Comm155ion for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure that its activities during the year have helped to achieve the Parish's objectives and activities, as well a5 providing public benefit. Worshi and Pra er This year we were delighted to have the usual traditional and contemporary worship services again with four services each sunday and five once a month. These services are open to everyone in the community. Numbers are gradually building as the start of the year restriction5 were still in place. We currently have around 700 families on the Parish Register, with both resident and accustomed members. We had 3 wedding5 in the church this year, when again we were pleased to welcome family and friends and some of the wider community into the church. We had 20 funerals. In addition, to all of our services being opened agaln, this year, servlces continued to be live streamed on Facebook and YouTube each Sunday and a dial up telephone service was provided for those who wished to avail of the service but who didn't have Internet. The serNice was also recorded on CDS for others. Naturally our seNices were reaching a wide audience, both in our local community and further afield. We were delighted to be able to run our usual 'communlty' services again thi5 year including community harvest and Christmas services and were pleased to welcome visitors from the community on both occa5ion5. Outside of our Sunday services, we contlnued with 'Wednesday's Word, and prayer time. We have gain had some members of the wider community joining us forthi5. Pastoral Care Pastoral care is important to the life and witness of St John's. Some members of the Parish are unable to attend church due to sickness or age. The clergy VlSIt all who are housebound, sick or in Nursing Homes. They also visit those who are goin8 through particular pastoral needs or traumas as well as general visiting. Before our summer activities, we delivered leaflets to some of the new developments in the wider community, offering them practical support, prayer and advising them of our summer actlvlties.
Moira Parlsh Church Trustee's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 {contlnued) Achlevements, Performance and Public Benefit (contlnued) Parish Grou 5 and facilities After the pandemic we began a couple of 8roups for men and women to be reinvigorated in their faith- these were called EmpowHER and Re-ignite respectively. We also opened a 'Cosy Cornerf in the Parish Centre for those experiencing problems heating their home5 in the current economic crisis. 'Winter Warmers'_ was a150 establlshed Hs a reaction to the economlc crisis- a free meal for anyone once a week from November. Again, these two initiatives are open to anyone. In addition to the above groups whlch St John's runs directly for the benefit of the wider community, the Select Vestry makes the facilitie5 available for community events. Community groups can hire the facilities to run their activities with regular users including fitness groups, slimming group5 and the Moira Friendship Group {200+ members over the age of 50 meeting In the halls on a regular basis to enjoy fellowship, exercise and craft activities). Mission and Evan elism We run a monthly Car Boot Sale and Coffee Morning• where members of the community enjoy popping in to the Parish Centre for a browse of the stalls and a cup of tea. In March we ran 'Soup and a P5alm' whlch again was open to the wider community. In July we ran our Holiday Club for kids. Again, this was open to any children of Primary School age from the whole community. This culminated in a community BBQ for those who had been part of the Holiday Club. LOGIC continued to engage with the young people of the community. They went on day trips, camps and continued to provide support for the young people in whatever way they could. Revelation Youth Fellowship also held a number of events- including a pizza evening and attended Summer Madness together with LOGIC. In August we held a Teddy Bears Picnic for children and their carers which agaln was open to anyone. Thi5 year the parish agaln ran the ALPHA course- a course open to anyone to come and discovermore about the Christian falth. At half- term, we held a 'Light and Bright, party for klds in primary school and again this was open to kids from the local community At Christmas we organised the annual turnlng on of the tree lights. This was the first in person event in 3 year5 and we were delighted to welcome over 500 people from the local communlty Into the Parish Centre for some Christmas fayre and Santa. There were competitions which were also open to the three local Primary Schools.
Moira Parlsh Church Trustee's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 {contlnued) Achlevements, Performance and Public Beneflt (continued) Mi55ion and Evan elism tontinued In December, we had a Senlor Citizen's Christmas lunch and we went Carol Singing around the housebound in the local community. We also held a 'Pre-loved' Toy Sale where we welcomed many into the Parish Centre to sell their pre-loved tOy5. Reserves Policy The Trustees have adopted a reserves policy which they consider appropriate to ensure the continued ability of the charlty to meet its objectives and financlal commitments. The policy Is reviewed annually by the Trustees in conjunction with a wider review of the finances of the parish. The reserves policy is set so that the net current assets are sufficient to cover commitments and to provide for at least Six months operational costs. These reserves are held in order to maintain the operation of Moira Parish Church and to provide some surety against adverse financial events, such as a reduction in income or unplanned expenditure being requlred. At 31 December 2022 the balance of unrestricted funds15 £431,31812021: £412,879) and the balance of restricted funds is £4,669,06512021: £4.708.0951. The trustees are satisfied that the level of reserves Is sufficlent to continue the current activities of the charity in the event of a significant shortfall in income levels. The trustees will continue to review the reserves policy to ensure that the policy reflects the needs of the charity in a changing environment. Flnancial Revlew The financial year end to 31 December 2022, has resulted in an decrease In total funds of £20,591 to £5,100,383. of which unrestricted funds for the year increased by £18,439 to £431,318 and restricted funds decreased by £39.030 to £4,669,065, which included a £85.465 decrease from an unrealised loss in the valuation of unit trusts. The amount of free reseNes at 31 December 2022 is £286,69212021: £275,334), after excluding restricted funds of £4,669,06512021." £4,708,095) and unrestricted tangible fixed assets of £144,626 (2021: £137,545). Overall, income for the year decreased by £46,158 from £617,267 in 2021 to £571,109 in 2022. Expenditure increased by £134,982 from £371.253 in 2021 to £506,235 In 2022. Going Concem The trustees have reviewed the flnancial posltion of Moira Parish Church and the budgets for the year ahead and are satisfied that there are adequate funds in place to ensure that the Parish can contlnue its activities for the foreseeable future and that the financial statements to 31 December 2022 can be signed as a going concern.
Moira Parlsh Church Trustee's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 {¢ontinued) Future Developments The Select Vestry are contlnuln8 With the plans for bulldlng a garden room type Structure In the grounds of 53 Main Street, called 'House of Hope, a house offerlng a listening ear Service and prayer Space as well as facilitatlng other meetln8S. Structure, Governance and Management Governlng Document and Con5tltution of St John's Parfsh, Molra Chapter111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland govern5 Parishes and Parochlal Or8anisatlon. The Selert Vestry members are Charity Trustee5. Recrultrnent and Appointment of Selett Vestry As well as Constltutlonal requirements. parishes are obliged to implement Diocesan Regulations. The Diocesan Regulation5 require a financial commitment {Regulation 7.2.21 to become a member of the General Vestry. The member5 of the Selert Vestry of Moira Parish Church are it's Charlty Trustee5. Member5 ofthe General Vesty can vote and stand for elertlon to the Select Vestry. Meeting5 of the General Vestry are normally held at least once a year. The Select Vestry Is elected as part of this General Vestry meeting. The select Vestry will normally hold their positions for a period of one year and may be re- elerted annually and there is no Ilmit on the number of terms whlch may be seNed. Pay and Remuneration The incumbent receives a stlpend in accordance wlth figures approved by the General Synod of the Church of Ireland and offlce and lotomotory allowances. Organlsatlonal structure The Selert Vestry Is responsible for the day to day management of the parish. The 5elert Vestry consists of the member of the clergy servlng in the parish, any curate assistant {"the curate"). the church warden5, the glebe wardens and generally not more than twelve other members of the General Vestry elerted at the General Vestry. The Select Vestry is chaired by the Incumbent or other member of the clergy officiating in the parlsh. Selert Vestry members are responslble for making decision5 on matters of general concern and Importance to the parish including deciding how parish funds are to be applled. The Selett Vestry meets at tlmes flxed by the members or by the diocesan synod. Special meetin8s may be convened at any time by the chairperson or the churchwardens. Statement of Trurtees, Re5ponslbllltles The trustees are responslble for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements In accordance with applicable law and Unlted Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law appllcable to charities in the Northern Ireland requlre5 the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financlal year which give a true and fair vlew of the state of affairs of the charity and of the Incoming resources and appllcation of resOUrS of the charlty for that period.
Moira Parish Church Trustee's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued) Statement of Trustees, Responsibillties (contlnued) In preparlng these financial statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting pollcies and then apply them consistently,. observe the methods and principles in the Charitles SORP 2019 IFRS 1021,. make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subjett to any materlal departures and explalned in the flnancial statements: prepare the financial statements on the golng concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Parish will continue as a going concern. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Parish and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act INorthern Ireland) 2008, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 and the provision5 of the Constltution of the Church of Ireland. They are also responsible for safeguarding the a55ets of the Parish and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustee5 are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. Statement as to disclosure to our audltors In so far as the trustees are aware at the timing of approving our trustees, annual report: there is no relevant audit information of which the charit¢s auditor is unaware; and the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit infonnation and to establish that the charity's auditor is aware of that information. Independent Auditor The auditors, Jackson Andrew5, have indicated their willingness to contlnue in office, and a resolution concerning their reappointment will be proposed at the Annual Easter Vestry Meeting. Slgned on behalf of the Trustees: Revjoanne Megarrell {Rector of Moira Parish Church) William Crockett {Trustee)