Saintfield Parish Church
Trustees, Annual Report
and
Statement of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities
For the year ended 31 December 2022
Charities Number: NIC 101048

Saintfield Parish Church
Annual Report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022
Contents
Pages
References and administrative details of the Charity
Trustees, Report
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees
io
Receipts and Payments Account
li
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
12
Notes to the financial statements
13-16

Saintfield Parish Church
References and administrative details
Charity Name:
Sainffield Parish Church
Charity Registration Number:
NIC 101048
Contact Address:
43-45 Main Street
Saintfield
Ballynahinch
County Down
BT24 7AB
Trustees
Rev. Chris Pollock
Judith Stevenson
Dawn Gordon
Stephen Erskine
Joy Whitley
Linda Bloomer
Craig Mccarter
Kate Beattie
Craig Weston
June Butler
David Mccarter
Caroline Kearney
Robert Edwards Idecdl
Catherine Griffith
Paul Olphert
Rosemary Armstrong
Leonard Hill
Adam Getty lelected Apr 221
Principal Office-bearers
Clergy:
Hon. Secretary:
Church Treasurer-
Church Warden- Clergy-
Church Warden - People:
Glebe Warden- Clergy:
Glebe Warden- People:
Rev. Chris Pollock
Stephen Erskine
Caroline Kearney
David Mccarter
Linda Bloomer
Craig Weston
Joy Whitley
Independent Examiner
Hamill Mcllwaine
Chartered Accountants
28- 30 Old Mountfield Road,
Omagh,
Co. Tyrone
BT79 7BJ
Banker5
Danske Bank
32 Main St.
Saintfield.
Ballyn3hinch
Co Down
BT24 7AB

Saintfield Parish Church
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022
The Trustees present the Annual Report and Statements of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities for Saintfield
Parish Church for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Objective5 and Activities
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion.
The principal function of Sainffield Parish Church is to support the advancernent of the Christian religion by promoting,
through the work of the Saintfield Parish Church the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and
ecumenical. Being open to and engaging with society as a whole and offering support for those needing help are
fundamental to the practical delivery of the benefits of Christianity.
As a result of activity in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion, the Saintfield Parish Church has custodv
of property and of records, materials, and artefacts of significance to the cultural and religious heritage and maintenance
of which is undertaken by the Select Vestry of the Saintfield Parish.
Achievements. Performance & Public Benefit
Someone today posted on Facebook a photo of the Saintfield
Parish Vicarage when it was first built. The age of the photo
doesn't really do justice to a building that in the late 1950's was
very ahead of itstime.The size of the building, the darkwood and
white paint finish, the setting of the house just close enough to
the Parish Church to feel connected and walkable to, and yet just
far enough outside the village to have some sense of separation.
is a powerful testament to the then Select Vestry and
congregation who in faith, chose to make this happen.
Such vision and commitment to the future of their Parish was far
reaching. It recognised the Vicarage notjust as a place that would
be a family home to Rev Donnelly and subsequently Canon
Woodrow, Rev Delemere and latterly myself and our family. but
to identify it as a place of service and blessing for everyone who
would enter it.
.C dfifd=tii'ty lialt-tiIrtber¢d rectonr whlch liag just been
erected Irir 4ainifield ParT4h Church.
Over the 70 years, this Vicarage had some physical additions as well as inner enhancements, but the past year has
witnessed 3 major renovation planned for and now in full flow since Nov 2022. The essential work clarified by the Diocesan
Council was developed through the Select Vestrvs choice to- expand the living, kitchen, utility and bedroom areas- widen
the entrance to the driveway,. rernove the outside cladding- replace all the windows as well a5 insulate the building more
efficiently. Seeing our Select Vestry and congregation step out in faith is once again a testament to a vision for Saintfield
Parish's future, providing not just a family 'home' but a place of service and blessing for all.
In many ways, this vision coming after the renovation of Parish Hall has been empowering. It reflects the simple belief that
as God arnazingly provided enough for the Parish 'Hall for All, project. that God always does provide where there is need.
He never lets us down in making our vison a reality and answering need. For my Annual Review, I want Share four lessons
from our Vicarage renovation that aptly reflect the spiritual renovation of our Parish over the past 12 rnonths from April
2022- March 2023 that will lead us on in our journey into the years ahead.

Saintfield Parish Church
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued)
l. The Vicarage tells us that nothing ever stays the same.
Our Vicarage in its original shape, decor, and function in 1950's was such a blessing for the parish and its subsequent vicars,
but the truth is 'that nothing ever stays the same,. Change had to happen to the building to ensure that both inside and
outside would be fit for purpose for now and what the future Parish needs the Vicarage to be.
In our Church mission and ministry, we also have discovered land no more 50 than over the past 3 years) 'that nothing ever
stays the same,. COVID dramatically re-shaped our mission and ministry, congregational worship, community service and
our place within the Saintfield community. It accelerated the trend of disengagernent amongst youth and young families
that were already impacting our growth and everything came to a Stopl ! It was a stop that could not be reversed and
highlighted the powerful truth that 'nothing ever Stays the same..
Over the past year, we have gradually, slowly, prayerfully been on the journey of renovating our spiritual parish life.
We have asked God to help us see such change as greater opportunities for the present and future, rather than being a
source of fear and stagnation.
To initiate spiritual renovation amongst youth. the Select Vestry prioritised a part-time youth ministry position.
After a thorough recruitment process, Rose Armstrong arrived. Rose has brought so much to us in her skill-set, energy,
personal engagement and a vibrant Christ like faith. Through her development and leadership of REFRESH on Sunday
Mornings at 11.00am, youth discipleship of Form l+ on Sunday nights, her involvement and partnership with Saintfield
High School and Academy Primary School, Rose serves and blesses us and our community. OurJesus family has grown bit
by bit and the potential development of the youth role is being further explored.
We are very thankful for Rose, but we must address the lack of volunteers. We need many more people of all ages who
will invest a little more of their time to help grow the future generations of our Saintfield Parish family. Rose then can
continue to grow God's vision for us, expanding her influence, commitment and availability to all young people both in the
Parish and the community. Thank you so much to all our present young leaders and to the invaluable help of Sarah, Craig
and Wenda, without whom, our spiritual renovation work with Rose would be very much less than what it is at present.
Renovation of our Sunday Worship has settled into a new pattern and gradually and slowly, bit by bit more people are
coming back to their spiritual home. It is hard and I know for quite a few folk, it has been a real stepping out to re-start
church. So thank you for making that decision. We have also (with perrnission from the Diocese) just introduced the
common chalice again at Holy Communion. We have a good balance between using it and/orthe small plastic cups of wine.
People in Communion can choose their preference. Services at 10.OOarn are now recorded and edited but there isn't
great nurnber viewing thern online. However, those who do watch them, find connection to the Sainffield Parish Jesus
family and that is a blessing and worth all the effort.
Other changes have grown Specific roles such as the 'Parish Visitorf. Dawn Gordon is now engaging with people on behalf
of the Vicar (not to replace his pastoral responsibility, but to add to regular contactl. This offers another real blessing and
ensures that in our'famil¢, people knowthey are not forgotten.
Our Vicarage renovation reveals 'that nothing ever stay5 the same,. For our future Jesus mission and rninistry, such change
caused by COVID is the greatest opportunity to rebuild who we are in Christ. This is the opportunity for them to know that
we as a Jesus family, exist as a place and people of service and blessing for them no matter who they might be. Let our
spiritual renovation as a Church and Jesus family continue in 2023 and beyond.

Saintfield Parish Church
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued)
2. The Vicarage tells us that renovation relies on 'hidden' work to achieve results.
Look at a recent photo of the front of the present Vicarage and while
you see work happenin& the real work is at the back and within.
hidden from sight. Mission and rninistry in Saintfield Parish over the
pastyear has demonstrated the same. So much happens that isn'tseen
just by looking at the front of our Church and its position on the Main
Street. So, for example:
You don't see out front Pitter Patter on Mondays with Sarah Mccarter
and her team making young babies and carer5 welcome and included,
to the point they have a waiting list;
You don't see easily Wednesday Welcome being a place of connection
and belongingwith the commitment of its leaders offeringsupport and
friendship to so many-
You don't see all the hidden work of Sally, lan, and William in the Church Office and yet without their personal abilities and
attention to administration, the church and hall premises as well as the parish graveyard, everything would be so much
harder to keep going-
You don't see the hidden Select Vestry at monthly meetings in discussion to arrive at important decisions to serve and
bless as a parish. The hidden figures of Caroline as Hon. Treasurer (with Jean as Assistant Treasurer) and of Stephen as
Hon. Secretary, all work hard to keep the information up to date, making it understandable to empower the select Vestry
to achieve results as Trustees.
You don't see the hidden select Vestry Safeguarding team led by Kate. This work is sensitive and necessary and we are
fortunate to have such people who are committed to its role and confidentiality.
You don't see the Church Wardens setting up early the Worship every Sunday. Linda and David have been super and
dedicated over 4 years. along with Donna assisting/leading at 8.30am and Denis always opening church for everyone.
We are also thankful for Canon lan McDonald and Alan Higgins who come to regularly share God's Word for us and lead
worship-
You don't see Michael up in the organ loft or Jackie on the PowerPoint (fighting with the Vicar in controlling the slides 01
What else do you not see, hidden but working to renovate our Saintfield Parish mission and ministry.
You don't see fully the Mothers. Union with Marion and her committee serving and blessing its members and the greater
community as well as their support of people like June as All Ireland President of Mothers, Union. You also don't see the
new Men Alive group as it grows connection aTnongst all men in the church and the community, the dedication and hard
work that seek to renovate relationships.
So ye5, our Wicarage is being renov3ted through people whose work cannot openly or fully be seen. Contrartors working
hidden within the building or behind the front of it through ME Crowe, as one big team, changing the Vicarage according
to one big plan. You don't see them at work and yet the results are there.
Saintfield Parish is likewise being renovated as a Jesus family to offer Christ like people of service, blessing and love.
But the scale of the work is imrnense and hidden from 50 many. To all those who work as one big team in the Parish,
to those who also pray hard for all this work for maybe they cannot physically be involved as they once were, to all of you.
thank you! And to those who are being stirred by God to become more involved in whatever way, join the teaml I

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Trusteed Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 {continued)
3. The Vicarage tells us that renovation reveals that something 'neW is happening.
It is interesting the number of people who have commented to me on
what 11 Lisburn Road is beginning to look like.
Despite all the mess, they see a 'newness' happening that doesn't take
away from what the Vicarage originally was, it only adds to it. The
original shape of the Vicarage stays the same. Its site remains
unchanged looking towards Saintfield through the same vantage point.
The driveway although clabbered with mud and muck is still there and
will be used again in the same way to approach the Wicarage.
The garden will become 'new' as grass land mossl will naturally grow again. Even the bare stripped Wicarage walls will look
as 'ne￿ when repaired and painted with slightly new colour defining and freshening their appearance.
The point is, that when people see our vicarage and ivs 'newness', their curiosity is aroused. Does such curiosity change
their lives and their eternal destination? Probably not. (Hopefully they keep their eyes on the road 01
As our Parish spiritual renovation progresses to serve, bles5 and love others in a very different way to that of the world,
I wonder if we can pray that it might cause more people to see and need something new for themselves? That sornething
more needs to be found for their life and death? That their hearts need renovation?
As much as thevicarage may rnake people in cars slow down and look as they pass by. when it cornes to ourJesus' mission
and ministry, others in your farnily, friendship groups, workplace, place of education will also only slow down and look if
they see something new of Jesus and his Holy Spirit in you and me. Only if they see and experience a discernible newness
in our own Jesus faith, will their curiosity stop and ask you 'why?I
Why do you go to worship regularly rather than just at Christmas or Easter? Why is your hearvs renovation not just
concerned with 'religion' or 'church going, but seems to make your life alive with a joy and freedom that serves, blesses
and loves? Why can they not know such renovation as well? Why can their life not be found in the same way.
As part of our future spiritual renovation, l am planning and praying for a parish mission in Ottober 2023 with Rev Willie
Nixon from Drumbeg. The Mission is named 'FOUND', for in Jesus, being found is freedom. hope and where renovation
begins. Willie and l are in conversation as to what this might look like with different people sharing over 4 days in October
what being'FOUND' in Jesus has changed in them, renovating their hearts for God.
It is my deepest hope and prayer that 'FOUND' will both deepen ourjesus faith and commitment as well as empower us
to invite others to let God become more for their life and death. COVID raised so many questions and many are seeking
renovation. 'FOUND' will be the opportunity to share answers that we as Jesus Family believe and trust in as our story.
Please pray for this tirne, for me and Willie as we move things on.
In September, there will be a course to help us talk about our faith, its newness and power and the answers of God's plan
for a hopeless world. Answers that offer 'ne￿ things to happen for life, death and beyond. I hope as many people as
possible will sign up and take part.

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Trustee￿ Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued)
4. Finally, the Vicarage tell us that renovation reveals there is always a bigger plan.
So. nothing ever stays the same. What is hidden always achieves results. Newness will let make people stop. look, wonder
and ask questions. All of this happens because there is a bigger plan in place. A plan that amazes those who are found by
it. A bigger plan that makes sense of it all. Our Vicarage will be finished at the end of June. The bigger plan will produce the
result. The Vicarage will not be totally perfect, but it is our perfect gift to the present Clergy farnily and the ministers who
will follow. More than that, it is the best gift we can offer to God and the future generations of Saintfield Parish.
It is however only part of an even bigger plan of a Jesus renovation for the heart of our parish and for Saintfield's
transformation.
The Wicarage renovation in a powerful way, tells the Story of this bigger pl3n of God for u5 as a Jesus family, people or
person. It is a plan that your £10 extra a month or that one off gift is now making real, not just to see the vicarage re-born,
but our own church life and witness. Please offer this £10 a month if you haven't already. The bigger plan cannot happen
unless we sacrifice so that we can do good and please God.IHebrews 13-161. We together can provide a secure future for
SaintField Parish and the generation to come. who in 65 years from now, will thank you as rnuch as we thank the people of
faith from 65 years ago, who chose then to not just provide a new vicarage, but a new future that has blessed us now.
I can't thank you enough for the new Vicarage. We as a family will be blessed to live in it and enjoy. But 35 much as we as
a Parish have been empowered to bring about such earthly things, I can't thank you enough for your commitment to
spiritually renovating our mission and ministry for the things of Heaven and of Jesus.
Let 2023 offer us as Saintfield Parish the greatest opportunity to grow ourjesus family, serve more completely the whole
community and bless unconditionally all who today need to be 'FOUND' through God's loving compassion and mercy.
Let us allow the even bigger plan to make God even more real in our hearts renovated for him, that our Jesus family can
be the renovated heart for all Saintfield and beyond. Arnen

Saintfield Parish Church
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued)
Financial Review
Parish receipts remained at a similar level to 2021 and totalled £143,978. The Receipts and Payments Account for year
ended 31 December 2022 shows £IOOk more, however this is the divestrnent from RB General Unit Trust INII for work on
the Vicarage. Free Will Offering has been comparable and we continue to see a small rise in Parishioners giving through
standing order. This helps with our budget and to forecast future cash flow. Graveyard income has remained steady at
£IOk approx.
Parish Hall income has again risen in 2022 by £1250. We have seen several new groups over the135t year and slats are
continuing to fill up. This is very encouraging.
Investment valuation remained steady in QI of 2022 but took a dive in Q2 and Q3. Thankfully they regained some value
during Q4. The value of the Parish investments closed at £601k - an overall loss of £38k approx. from December 2021.
Similarly, to the receipts above, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2022 on the accounts show a
closing value of £501k. The difference is the divestment for the vicarage. This was transferred to an RCB deposit account
in Decernber 2022. We do not include this £IOOk divestment for the comparison as it was done so late in the year. We
did not withdraw any capital during the year. nor did we add to it. Any fluctuations were due to market performance and
conditions. Income from these investments amounted to £29,035 which has kept the Parish in an operating surplus. We
will monitor the level of the dividend decrease throughout 2023 as capital from the investments is used for essential
investment in the Wicarage refurbishment.
Total payments for the year have risen substantially. Salary costs being the biggest increase, the Employment Allowance
credit has been depleted therefore we have been paying over PAYE and Nl. We have also taken on our youth worker and
are not receiving any COVID furlough receipts as we had in 2021. The cost-of-living crisis has had a negative effect on our
energy costs as everyone is aware of. As costs remain high we encourage Parishioners to give extra in their monthly giving.
Saintfield Parish have a dual control mechanism in place for both receipts and payments. Monthly reconciliations are
performed and cross-checked ensuring financial allocations are corrert. The financial position is presented to Select Vestry
at each meeting and examination encouraged.

Saintfield Parish Church
Trusteed Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued)
Going Concern
The Trustees have reviewed the budgets for the year ahead and are satisfied that there are adequate funds in place to
ensure that the Parish can continue its activities and the Financial Statements for the year ended 2021 can be signed off
as a going concern.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document and Constitution of the Charity
Chapter 111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland governs Parishes and Parochial Organi5ation. The Select Vestry
members are the Charity Trustees.
Recruitment ond Appointment of Select Vestry (Trustees)
All members of the Church of Ireland who are over the age of 18 and are either resident within the Parish or live elsewhere
but have been accustomed members of the congregation for at least three months, may register as members
of the General Vestry of the Parish, allowing them to attend and vote at rneetings of the General Vestry and to stand for
election to the Select Vestry. Meetings of the General Vestry are held at least once a year. The Select Vestry is elected as
part of this General Vestry meeting. The Select Vestry will hold their positions for a period of one year. Select Vestry
Members may be re-elerted annually and there 15 no limit on the number of terms which may be served.
Pay and remuneration
The Vicar 15 paid according to the Diocese of Down and Dromore grading of Saintfield Parish as a 'C Parish along with the
Locomotory and Office expenses as passed by General Synod 2021.
Orgonisationalstrurture
The Select Vestry is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Parish. The Select Vestry consists of the member
of the clergy serving in the Parish, two Church Wardens, two Glebe Wardens and generally not more than tsvelve other
members of the General Vestry elected at the Easter General Vestry.
The Select Vestry is chaired by the incumbent (Vicar) of Saintfield Parish. Select Vestry members are responsible for making
decisions on matters of general concern and importance to the Parish including deciding how Parish funds are to be
applied. They also are responsible in establishing and maintaining the vision of the Parish, counselling the Wicar in regard
to spiritual direction as well offering oversight regarding to the management of staff, safeguarding trust and property
concerns.
The Select Vestry meets at times fixed by the members or by the Diocesan Synod. Special rneetings may be convened at
anytime bythe Chairperson orthe Church Wardens. In 2022the Selectvestry met on 8 occasions.The average attendance
was 73Y..
Complionce with Public Benefit
The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to
ensure that the actives entered into during the year have helped to achieve the Parish's objectives and activities, as well
as providing public benefit.

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Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued)
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the Statement of Receipts and Payments and
Statement of Assets and Liabilities in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland with Income of less than £250.000 requires the Trustees to prepare a
statement of receipts and payments and a statement of assets and liabilities for each financial year.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting record5 that are sufficient to show and explain the Parish'5
transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the assets and liabilities of the Parish. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Parish and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed on Behalf of the Trustees
Rev. Chris Pollock
Mr Stephen Erskine
Mrs Caroline Kearney
Date: 20 March 2023

Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Saintfield Parish Church
We report on the accounts of Saintfield Parish Church for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages
11-16.
Respective responsibilities of charity Trustees and examiner
As the charity's Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act
(Northern Irelandl 2008.
It is our responsibility to-
Examine the accounts under sertion 65 of the Charites Act
Follow the procedures laid down in the general Direction given by the Cornmission under section 6519llb)
of the Charities Act
State whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent Examinerfs Report
We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charites Act and our examination was
Carried out in accordance with the general Directions Eiven by the Charity Commission.
Our examination included a review of the accounting records kept bythe charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and
seeking explanations from you as charity Trustees concerning any such matters.
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to believe-
That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
That the accounts do not cornply with the accounting requirements of the Charites Act
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent Examinerfs statement
We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters111 to141 listed above and in
connection with following the Direttions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, we have found no matters that
require drawing to your attention.
Hamill Mcllwaine
Chartered Accountants
28-30 Old MountField Road
Omagh. Co. Tyrone
BTA9 7BJ
Date- 30 March 2023
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Saintfield Parish Church
Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2022
Unrestricted
Funds
2022
Restrirted
Funds
2022
Endowment
Funds
2022
Total
2022
Total
2021
Note
Recei
Donations & plate collection
Proceeds from Fund Raising Events
Legacies
Bank & Deposit interest
Investment income
Rental of premises
Sale of Unit Trusts
Grants
Receipts frorn General Trustees
Other Receipts
92,604
14,627
107,231
98,169
136
19,771
6,380
loo,000
142
29,035
6,380
loo.000
622
27,484
5,130
9,264
1,190
1,190
4,049
Total Recei
220.081
23,897
243,978
135,454
Pa
ments
Wages and Salaries
Diocesan Costs/Assessment
Church Running Costs
Rectory / Curacy Costs
Hall / Property Costs
Investment Property Costs
Hall renovation expenses
Purchase of fixed assets
Purchase of new investments
Administration Costs
Fundraising Costs
Charitable Donations
63,712
20,764
5,969
3,202
11,055
9,772
73,484
20.764
10,477
3,227
16,338
55,030
20,786
8,897
2,948
10,373
4,508
25
5,283
10,322
7,524
7,524
6,310
78
7,629
7,707
1,320
Total Pa
ments
112,304
27,217
139,521
115,986
Excess of Receipts over Payments for the
year before transfers
107,777
13,3201
104,457
19,468
Transfers
Exce55 of Receipts over Payments for the
year
107,777
13,3201
104,457
19,468
On Behalf of the Trustees
Rev. Chris Pollock
Date . 20 March 2023
Caroline Kearney
Date . 20 March 2023

Saintfield Parish Church
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2022
Unrestrirted
Funds
2022
Restrirted
Funds
2022
Endowment
Fund5
2022
Total
2022
Total
2021
Cash Funds
Current and cash Accounts
Deposit Accounts
Total Cash Funds
77,270
100,136
177,406
26,959
3,818
30,777
104,229
103,954
208,183
94,766
8,960
103,726
Investment Assets
Investments
Total Investment Assets
435.650
435,650
65,264
65,264
500,914
500,914
638,167
638,167
Assets retained for the
Parish's own use
Vicarage
Church House
Total Assets retained for
the Parish's own use
628,372
237,602
628,372
237,602
584,532
221,025
865,974
865,974
805.557
On Behalf of the Trustees
Rev. Chri5 Pollock
Date- 20 March 2023
Mrs Caroline Kearney
Date . 20 March 2023
Mr. Stephen Erskine
Date . 20 March 2023
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022
l. Accounting policies
Set out below are the principal accounting policies which have been adopted in the cornpilation of the Receipts and
Payments Account and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
la) Receipts and Payments Account
All iterns of income and expenditure included within the Receipts and Payments Account have been accounted
for on a cash receipts basis.
{b} Statement of Assets and Liabilities
(i) Assets retainedfor the Porish's own use
The assets of the Parish, retained for its own use comprise:_
Church Building and Graveyard
Parish Hall
Vicarage
Church House
The Church Building and Graveyard are deemed to be Heritage assets as defined by the Charities SORP IFRS102)
These Heritage assets are not included in the statement of assets and liabilities as information on the
cost or valuation is not available and such information cannot be obtained at a cost cornmensurate with
the benefit to the users of the accounts and to the Parish.
The Parish Hall
Was built / acquired in 1971. There are no reliable records of the cost of this con5truction/ acquisition
and valuation approach for such a building lacks sufficient reliability- As a result, this building is not
recognised in the Parish statement of assets and liabilities. Ilnsurance values reconstruction at
£1,123,859)
The Vicarage is recognised at its insurance value of £628,372. No depreciation has been provided on the Vicarage
as the current estimated residual value is not less than its carrying value and the remaining useful life currently
exceeds 50 years.
The Church House is recognised at its insurance value of £237,602. No depreciation has been provided on the
Vicarage as the current estimated residual value is not less than its carrying value and the remaining useful life
currently exceeds 50 years.
ii) Investments
Fixed asset investments comprising investrnents in M&G Charifund, NICIFC , investments in equities lordinary
shares) and investment in RCB/CIT Unit Trusts are stated at fair value at each year end date.
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued)
Reconciliation of Cash Funds
Total Cash Funds at Beginning
of the year
Receipts for the Year
Payments forthe Year
Total Cash Funds at end of the
year
103,726
243,978
1139.521}
208,183
Movement in Funds
Atljan
2022
Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
At 31 Dec
2022
Movement Transfers
Restricted funds
Organ fund
Scarlett bequest
Property account
Trusts and bequests
account
General Fund
Graveyard Fund
4,160
7,190
8,960
409
6,160
12151
{4,202)
15.148}
194
1,958
15,1421
4,354
9,148
3,818
5,642
2,760
6,212
8,350
23,897
12061
16,7461
110,7001
127,2171
2,554
15341
12,3501
13,320)
(1,5501
534
1,016
6,646
3,745
29,697
2,411
26.377
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
RCB deposit account
Trusts and bequests
account
74,029
100,174
100,136
1112,304)
112,1301
100.136
19,771
81.670
100,136
19,771
220,081
19,771
107,777
{19,7711
74,029
1112,3041
181,806
Total funds
103,726
243,978
1139,5211
104,457
208,183
Pur
oses of Investment Funds
Incorne from the RCB Unit Trust bequests is used for various purposes and is distributed according to the Terms
of Trust on the Trust Distribution Report. The use of capital from these holdings is not allowed except by special
request and must be approved by Diocesan Council and RCB.
Income from the Church of Ireland Trustees bequests is used for various purposes and is distributed according to
the Terms of Trust on the Trust Distribution Report. The vestry holds sole authorityto use.
Income from the Central Investment Fund for Charities bequests is used for various purposes and 15 distributed
according to the Terms of Trust on the Trust Distribution Report. The capital within these holdings can be used
within the restrittions of the bequests. The Vestry holds sole authority to use.
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Saintfield Parish Church
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued)
-Income from the M&G Charifund bequests is used for various purposes and is distributed according to the
Terms of Trust on the Trust Distribution Report. The capital within these holdings can be used within the
restrictions of the bequests. The vestry hold sole authority to use.
Pur
oses of Restricted Funds
Organ Fund- This is a fund to provide for the upkeep of the organ.
Scarlett Bequest Fund- This is a discretionary account administered by the Vicar and Church Wardens to support
the work of the Parish. Its money is restricted.
Property fund: This is a fund to provide for the upkeep of the Church's propertie5.
Trusts and Bequests Fund: This is a fund used to receive the incorne from the endowment funds and distribute
the income according to the instructions of each bequest.
Donations and Plate Collections
Unrestricted
Funds
2022
Restrirted
Funds
2022
Total
2022
Total
2021
FWO and annual donations
Cash collections
Gift Aid
Gifts received
Graveyard fees and donations
Donations received
Covid donations
72,982
333
14,105
72,982
333
71,990
385
15,257
941
15,046
2,924
750
1,510
7,409
6,277
10,333
7,027
1,510
10,537
92,604
14,627
107,231
98,169
Collections for Third Parties
2022
2021
Royal Ulster Constabulary GC/ Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
Boring Wells Charity
Christian Aid
Foodbank Ballynahinch
pips
Made for More
Bishops Appeal
Ukraine Appeal 2022
435
80
200
280
139
390
1,863
1,546
241
3.430
134
6,212
2,526
The monies collected on Remembrance Sunday of £435 wa5 rounded up to £485 by the Parish before being distributed.
Similarly, the monies collected in December on the street for'made For More, of £1,546 was rounded up to £1,600 by
the Parish before being distributed.
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Saintfield Parish Church
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued)
6. Transartions with the Trustees
The Parish paid expenses of £3,227 relating to the running costs of the glebe house which is occupied by the rector.
Two Trustee5 received reimbursement of expenses totalling £408 during the year.
The Vicar is paid a gross salary lincluding expenses and Locomotory Allowance) of £44,226 by the Parish.
No Trustee or a person related to a Trustee had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the
charity during the year.
7. Governance Costs
Governance costs of £768 were incurred during the year of which £768 relates to fees paid to the independent examiner.
Governance costs are included within Administration costs in the Receipts and Payrnents Accounts.
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