Saintfield Parish Church
Trustees, Annual Report
and
Statement of Receipts and Payments and Asset5 and Liabilities
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Annual
Charities Number: NIC 101048

Saintfield Parish Church
Annual Report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
Contents
Pages
References and administrative details of the Charity
Trustees, Report
Financial Review
Structure, Governance and Management
io-ii
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees
12
Receipts and Payments Account
13
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
14
Notes to the financial statements
15-18

Sain￿le1d Parish Church
References and administrative details
Charity Name:
Saintfield Parish Church
Charity Registration Number-
NIC 101048
Contact Address:
4345 Main Street
Saintfield
Ballynahinch
County Down
BT24 7AB
Trustees
Rev. Chris Pollock
Dawn Gordon
Stephen Erskine
Linda Bloomer
Craig Mccarter
Peter Andrews
Bryce Hetherington
Craig Weston
June Butler
Joy Whitley
Caroline Kearney
Carol Andrews
Catherine Griffith
Rosemary Armstrong
Leonard Hill
Pamela McNamara (Elected 2024)
Phylis Whiteside (Elected 20241
Judith Stevenson (Retired 20241
Kate Beattie (Retired 2024)
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
Pamela McNamara
Phylis Whitesidè
Craig Weston
Joy Whitley
Independent Examiner
Hamill Mcllwaine
Chartered Accountants
28- 30 Old Mountfield Road,
Omagh,
Co. Tyrone
BT79 7BJ
Bankers
Danske Bank
32 Main St.
Saintfield,
Ballynahinch
Co Down
BT24 7ABI

Saintfield Parish Church
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024
The Trustees present the Annual Report and Statements of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities
for 5aintfield Parish Church for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Objectives and Activities
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland 15 the advancement of religion.
The principal funttion of Saintfield Parish Church is to support the advancement 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 benef its of Christianity.
As a result of activity in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion, the Saintfield Parish Church
has custody 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
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I have over the past couple of years been singing in the Ards Choral Society and enjoy again being part of a 4-
part Choir (Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass.. SATBI. We held a recent concert singing a large range of music from
modern complex choral pieces such as 'The Seas Lullab¢ & 'No Night there, to simple ones with Latin words
with each 'patf ISATBI using different notes to create the one melody in the ears of those listening.
One piece entitled 'The Road Home, has words af faith that for me echo the word5 of hope in God that we
want everyone to hear in their heart concerning Jesus. The first verse describes how many people sense what
is missing in life and the questions they have:

Tell me. where 15 the road
I can call my own,
That I left, that I lost,
So long ago?
All these years I have wandered,
Oh. when will I know
There'5 a way, there's a road
That will lead me home?
The Road Home
Over the past year, I feel that Saintfield Parish has been using 4 different types of 'part' to invite people to re-
discover The Road Home, so that question5 are transformed into answers. However. instead of being
'Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass, our Church offers another 4 ways to 'sind about God, that individually all use
different notes and melodies, but when added together create a harmony that allows the words to be heard
in ways that are amazing, true and filled with a Jesus. love and mission.
So, for example, instead of there being a 'Soprano' part, we have the top line of 'Sunday worship. where we
together offer praise, prayer and hearthe preaching of God's Word every week.
Over the past year this 'S' in our 8.30am Holy Communion has retained a dedicated, consistent number of
people. Donna Matchett with careful thought and understanding leads us in thi5 Service and guide5 us in our
prayers. Dennis Matchett every Sunday is the A551Stant Church Warden setting things up and welcoming
people in and lan Logan helps us in a Super way, a5 and when we need him. This Sunday Worship is such
blessing to those who want traditional worship and weekly Holy Communion. Thanks to everyone for their
leadership, contribution and support.
10.00am Sunday Worship uses currently a combination of Holy
Communion, Morning Prayer and S.P.A.C.E. to 'sin
of Jesus. Numbers have increased slightly over each month
with new faces welcomed. I want to thank= Michael Harris for
hi5 consistent and lovely playing of our church organ,.
Craig Mccarter for inspiring piano playing; Jackie Todd on
Power Point and our two marvellous Church Wardens. Phylis
Whiteside and Pamela McNamara for a warm welcome and
efficient organisation before the Service. Thank you to
everyone who offers Flowers for the Church. It is very kind
and makes everything look beautiful.
Thanks to Alan Higgins from the Diocese for his invaluable leading of worship and the preaching of God's
Word every month and the blessing of Canon lan McDonald in his leading and preaching. June Butler has
thoughtfully led us in prayer every month and we also have super teams of people providing food for SPACE
and after our 10.00am Sunday Worship.

11,00am REFRESH ha5 also been growing in number5 and for our
young families/work, this is so encouraging. Katie Cooke, Deirdre Hill,
Lauren Whitley and Sarah Mccarter have Stepped up into helping
with some of the talks for REFRESH and SPACE.
I could not do it without their gifts of time and energy. Once again, I
say thank you to all those who take Seriously their Baptismal
Promises as we help our young children 'sing' of God, that they may
grow in faith in our church family. We are keeping in place this
pattern of Sunday Worship, seeking to grow through invitation,
Bapt15ms and hopefully Confirmations.
We have a consistent 11 people on Wednesday 10.00am Holy Communion. A'Life Group, have explored the
'Letter of Romans, and a Prayer Course with Pete Grieg, all adding greatly to our discipleship as we travel on
he Road Home,. Thank you for your commitment and fellowship.
This 'part' of Sunday Worship in Church life is probably the most familiar to all and what everyone 'sings' in,
weekly, monthly or at special times of the year. It offers the main melody of Jesus and with the recent 'Reason
for Hope, mission, it is so encouraging to hear even more clearly of this Jesu5 and 'The Road Home, We need
th
to grow Sunday Worship and so our 250 Anniversary celebrations will have a clear emphasis on this 'S', its
past as well as its future.
Thavs our first part that sings of The Road Home. through Sunday Worship.
Our second line in our choir is the 'Alto' part that we will instead describe a5 being our 'Admin' line that is
fulfilled through roles in the Church, 'paid' 25 well as that of 'volunteer' The skill set and dedication of all
'Admins" adds a necessary depth and harmony to what'5unday Worship, offers.
Our 'Admins' sing firstly in the Church Office with the superb Sally Milligan as our Admin Officer offering a
great welcome to everyone who comes in, answering queries and supporting in so many ways the Vicar and
the Treasurer.
Next is lan Gordon as our outstanding Sexton who looks after the Admin of
the Church/Hall/Graveyard making sure all is set out, heated properly and
tidied. Then he cuts the grass and repairs all broken items to a marvellous
standard 35 well as offering an Annual 12 hoursit Outllll
Finally, in the Office is William Drury as Graveyard Convenor looking after
the admin of our 'Service of Thanksgivings, greatly helping families who
are having to cope with difficult situations of loss. William keeps all
necessary records up to date, Graveyard maintenance and repairs and
answering the endless queries about plots, fees, regulations and
headstones. Thanks at this point to Linda Bloomer for being part of our
Graveyard Committee who with the Vicar, William and lan represent the
Vestry for Graveyard decisions that need to be made.
Other'Admins' are the Select Vestry who as Charity Trustees look after the
management of our Church. They meet monthly to make informed decisions concerning fabric, finance and
faith. We, for example had to authorise a £6.5k Capital Work to rectify a drains problem at the Hall which
needed careful discussion as to its cost and completion. The Select Vestries dedication and conversations are
such a blessing and each member 15 consistent in attendance of meetings as well as being together in Sunday
Worship.

Stephen Erskine a5 the Hon Sec is excellent in his Minute taking and Letters representing the Church at
Diocesan and community level. Craig Weston and Joy Whitley as Glebe Warder)s have had to look after
Vicarage grounds and necessary repairs and Rosemary Armstrong represents the constantly up-dated
Safeguarding requirements. A big thank you also to our 'Admin' of Kate Beattie as Safeguarding Chair, lan
Logan, Joy Whitley with Rosemary fortheir contribution and wisdom.
Caroline Kearney is an outstanding Hon Treasurer. Payments are made on time, records kept up to date and
working closely with Jean Perrin Iwho countersigns as well as managing our Beque5tsl. Caroline'5 precise data
for each Vestry meeting is clear and concise, allowing us to budget effectively
and make healthy informed decisions. We are very fortunate to have her in
this role with Jean and Sally supporting her. Thanks also to Glenda as our
Independent Examiner for her guidance and advice through this process and
the endless shifting scenes of 'Charity Commission, land.
•Chrisl before me.
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Other'Admin' volunteers who sing their'parf are those involved in our
Parish communication. We moved last year away from a weekly newssheet
to a monthly Magazine with Leonard Hill as iys editor.
Leonard collates the material, formats the Magazine and delivers it to those
who do not have computers or social media. Big thanks to Muriel Hilman for
delivering as well. Leonard's management makes sure our communication is
all up to date, relevant for the Church and community and neatly integrates
with Chris, Facebook/WhatsApp posts.
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Thank you to all these people who as 'Admins' sing their part, adding to what we sing on Sunday Worship. We
might not always hear the 'parf they sing, but we recognise the impact and difference they make and how
less effettive we would be a5 a church without them and their'mu51C'.
Next, the Tenors who 'sing' are all our Teams, who
serve both the Church and Community.
Their part of the 'sonl adds to 'Sunday Worship, &
'Admin" helping even more people hear of Je5US
through activities and close relationships and
connections.
Mothers, Union is a 'Team' for example, that meets
every l Tuesday of most months. Their committee
together work hard to provide a programme to help
all women explore their Christian Faith. There is a lot
of fun and food. Everyone in the MU is very
connected to this branch, the Diocesan Branch and
the worldwide family. Our MU offer5 so much to our
Church as they too 'sing' their part of what 5ainffield Parish tells of Jesu5.
On Mondays, we have a growing Pitter Patter Team, who serve the community. Sarah Mccarter.
Dawn Gordon, Joanne Mccavera, David & Valda Mccarter all work very hard in setting up on Sunday, and on
Monday, providing food and fun to all, making everyone welcome. Also, on Mondays is our'Knit and Chay
Team" crafting all sorts of items, learning new skills and enjoying being together. Thanks to Jean Perrin for
establishing this activity and making it so much fun.

Wednesday Welcome ha5 been established for over 13
years now and every 2 week5, has grown a small
community who all know and support each other.
The committee of Julie Ritchie, Andree Rea,
Ann Drury, Mervyn Smyth has grown thi5 year with
Liz Bateman joining.
WW continues to offer a range of activities both in the
hall and outside that bless people in the community
making everyone welcome. Thank you.
Men Alive is a new men's group meeting every month
for a combination of food, faith and fun. Different event5
have involved road trips to Stormont Buildings as well as
Crumlin Road Gaol or maybe just having breakfast together. Such a big thankyou to Leonard Hill and Ronnie
White for looking after things and seeing more and more men come along and joining in.
Our church 15 ble55ed with Badminton and Bowling Clubs run by William Drury and lan Gordon. These are
very social and have seen more people join over the past year but there is alway5 room for more. Thanks to
lan and William for 5ettin8 up and running both nights.
Our Teams, also are people who help the Vicar in some pastoral needs. Dawn Gordon was part of the visiting
team and Jillian Barnes offered time to help the Vicar in offering communion to some folk in Tullywest
Residential. There 15 a need to grow this team 50 that we can keep healthy contart with more people in
Church who for various reasons can't join in worship anymore. A big thanks to Dawn and Jillian for all they
have offered.
So that's the 'Teams' through which some people in our Parish 'sing' together These Teams, add greatly to
Sunday Worship and our Admin parts, connecting many in our community so that the sound ofJesu5' music is
heard in people's live5 through new opportunities and f riendships. Thank you to all our Yeam5"
And so f inally, 'the Bass line I l ! I,
The final part of our Church Choir and whose 'singing' completes everything we sing about 'The Road Home,.
And the 'Bass line, for any Church is Mission. For if SaintField Parish is complete through singing of Mi55ion
and of Jesus, then we are not being the people of God we are called to be. Presently, we are in partnership
with 3 'Bass' Singers who empower Mission in Saintfield Parish.
Firstly, our Christian brothers and sisters in La Paz, Bolivia, Church of the
Redeemer and SAMS Ireland have been helping us in so manyways. This
partnership helps us 'sing of M ission, albeit in spanish to help us grow and
develop in who Jesus is for us. Pastor Da-vid has been super in sending photos
and videos to Show our partnership at work and SAMS Ireland have encouraged
us through Claire Holmes and Stephen McElhinney. We are looking towards
2026 to developing involvement through some form of physical vi51tation or
integration with La Paz.

Our Bass line also has the support of
I" and 2. Saintfield Presbyterian Churches and
Rico Tice for our 'Reason for Hope, events. This
offered such an impact for our community
through warmup events and the actual weekend
itself.
All events were very well attended and I know
God spoke clearly through Rico that many people
could see in a new way, or perhaps for the first
time. whatthe The Road Home, in Jesus offered
them.
In hearing God's voice, they know the direttion
their lives can now take and how each of our Churches will walk alongside those who take that first step. I
hope more connection with both churches can be made for the future and for the community.
Finally, the last 'Bass singers, are the Diocesan Office and bishop David who are very much part of our Mission
'Son￿. Their input and advice are much appreciated especially as we want Mission to be in line with the
bigger picture of Diocesan Mission and Evangelism that is core to church growth and diocesan aspirations. We
were very pleased to have Millie Bellew (Diocesan Youth Support) with us in November at SPACE and very
encouraged by what she shared with us. We look forward to our bishop at Harvest 2026 and our Archbishop
th
John McDowell in March 2026 for our 250 Anniversary SeNice.
As we approach our 250 Anniversary on 2026,1
hope to increase the Tenor/Bass sections to help us
'Sin￿ their parts.
We also need to connect more with people in our
community to achieve what 2026 could be for God
and us. We are not simply wanting to celebrate the
Parish Churches place in 5aintfield Main Street but
being the at the heart of the community- At present.
we have some plans in place and a letter is going to
be sent out to the Parish and to all sorts of Team5,
to see how we can all work much more closely
together for 2026.
A N N I V E R S A R Y
One road leads home
and a thousand
lead into the i%?Iderness.
Rise up, follow me,
Come away. is the call.
With the love in your heart
As the only song-
There is no such beauty
As where you belong..
Rise up, follow me,
I will lead you home.

The final verse of The Road Home, is the hope that offers the destination that the world cannot.
Jesus as 'The way, the truth and the life, is the song we need to sing of. Jesus is The Road Home, for all.
The 4 'parts' of Saintfield Pari5h1SATBI Sunday Worship, Admin, Teams and the Bass line of Mission ISATBI
'sing' together that the full impact of God's Good New5 can be heard and not just heard, but felt and not just
felt, but responded too. We need people to recognise that the questions of the first verse that reveal what is
missing ir) life and death, have answers in the final verse of The Road Home,. Jesus exists calling them to be
his song, his assurance of God's Love, his true presence on the journey, his new direction and destination, his
new'Home' the world cannot offer for life or death.
Saintfield Parish in the past year ha5 sung of Jesus in such a powerful way, with each 'part' harmoni5ing what
we sing of Jesus. May 2025-2026 continue to sing of Jesus and his 'Road Home,. May we in singing our
different 'part5' we invite people to stop, hear, listen and realise that Jesus is the one their lives are missing.
May we always welcome home those whom Jesus calls to 'rise up and follow me, so that they are never alone
forsaintfield Parish will always walkwith them on this
road, passing the cr055 and then empty tomb, leading
U5 beyond the horizons where we will all know God in
the most amazing and hope filled and truest of way5.
Amen

Saintfield Parish Church
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued)
Financial Review
For the year ending 31 December 2024, total Parish receipts amounted to approximately £162,000. We are
pleased to report a rise in the number of Parishioners contributing their Freewill Offering IFWOI via standing
order, following the launch of the GIFT initiative.
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has chosen this method of giving. It greatly helps us
in budgeting and forecasting our cash flow for the year ahead, ensuring that we can continue to support our
Parish activities and maintain our services.
As we reflect on the financial year 2024, we are pleased to report that our Parish Hall income from the rental
of premises has continued to rise, thanks to the increased use by new groups. This positive trend is something
we aim to build on as we move into 2025.
However, we did see a decrease in graveyard income during the same period.
Our investments continue to remain steady, with restricted investments valued at approximately £67,000 and
unrestricted investments at £306,000. We are grateful for the generous donations we received, totalling
£15,000. Of this, £9,000 was transferred to M&G Charifund, further boosting the unrestricted investment value.
Additionally. £5,000 was spent on new doors for the Parish, enhancing our facilities, and £l.000 was paid to the
Diocese of Down & Dromore towards the Suitcase Projert.
These efforts, alongside your ongoing support, help us ensure thatwe continue to meet the needs of our Parish
and community.
As we continue into 2025, the Parish's running costs have continued to rise. In 2024. our total expenses
amounted to approximately £169,000. which includes the final retention fee of £8,600 for the Vicarage
refurbishment.
In light of these ongoing financial pressures, we once again encourage all Parishioners to consider increasing
their monthly Freewill Offering IFWOI. Your generous support helps us to maintain the vital services and
community activities that are central to our mission, and allows us to meet the rising costs of our operations.
We deeply appreciate your continued commitment, kindness and generosity to the Parish and thank you for
your thoughrful and faithful giving. Every contribution makes a meaningful difference.
Saintfield Parish Church operates a robust dual control mechanism for both receipts and payments. This system
ensures that all financial transactions are closely monitored and verified. Each month, reconciliations are
performed and cross-checked to guarantee that financial allocations are categorised correctly and accurately.
Additionally, the financial position of the Parish is presented to the Select Vestry at each meeting, with full
transparency and examination encouraged. This ensures that all decision5 are made with careful consideration
of our current financial status.
We are committed to maintaining financial integrity and transparency, and we appreciate the ongoing support
and engagement of our Parish community in these matter5.

Sainttield Parish Church
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued)
Going Concern
The Trustees have carefully reviewed the budgets for the year ahead and are satisf led that there are adequate
funds in place to ensure that the Parish can continue its activitie5 Wlthout disruption. Based on thi5 review, the
Trustees are confident that the financial position of the Parish remains strong and sustainable.
As a result, the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 can be signed off as a going concern,
allowing us to move forward into the new year with confidence.
Strurture, Governance and Management
Governing Document and Constitution of the Charity
Chapter111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland governs Parishes and Parochial Organisation. The Select
Vestry members are the Charity Trustees.
Recruitment and Appointment of Selert 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 meetings 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-elected annually and there is no limit on the number of
terms which may be served.
Pay and remuneration
The Vicar is 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 2024.
Orgonisationul Structure
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 twelve other members of the General Vestry eletted 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 matter5 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 Vicar 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 meetings may be convened at any time by the Chairperson or the Church Wardens.
In 2024 the Select Vestry met on 7 occasions. The average attendance was 82Q/o.
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Sainffield Parish Church
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued)
Compliance 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.
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 records that are sufficient to show and explain the Parish's
transartions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the 35sets 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 PolloGk
Mr Stephen Erskine
Mrs Caroline Kearney
Date: 1913125

Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Saintfield Parish Church
We rèport on the accounts of Saintfield Parish Church for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set
out on pages 13-18.
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 Ireland) 2008.
It Is our responsibility to..
Examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charites Act
Follow the procedures laid down in the general Direction given by the Commission under
section 6519llbl of the Charities Act
State whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent Examinerf5 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 given by the Charity Commission.
Our examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the
accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disc105ures 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 u5 cause to believe..
l. That accounting record5 were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirement5 of the Charite5 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 Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, we have
found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
FtaMiLL MoiLwou
Hamill Mcllwaine
Chartered Accountants
28-30 Old Mountfield Road
Omagh, Co. Tyrone
BT79 7BJ
Date.. 19/3125
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Saintfield Parish Church
Receipt5 and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2024
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Restricted
Funds
2024
Endowment
Funds
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Recei
Donations & plate collection
Proceeds from Fund Raising Events
Legacies
Bank & Deposit interest
Investment income
Rental of premises
Sale of Unit Trusts
Grants
Receipts from General Trustees
Other Receipts
98,937
12,459
111,396
161,222
10,000
142
11,864
11,918
5,000
15,000
149
22,024
11,918
1.000
942
22,503
9,163
139,926
10,160
1,152
1,152
2.165
Total Recei
134,013
27,626
161,639
336,921
Pa
Wages and Salaries
Diocesan Costs/Asse5sment
Church Running Costs
Rectory / Curacy Costs
Hall / Property Costs
Investment Property Costs
Vicarage renovation expenses
Purchase of fixed assets
Purchase of new investments
Administration Costs
Fundraising Costs
Charitable Donations
71,904
20,442
8,186
3,761
10,126
6,475
8,602
3,959
75,863
20,442
18,284
3,788
10,126
7,393
8,602
76,039
20.916
12.393
4.185
9,459
16,695
338,352
10,098
27
918
9,000
9,738
9,000
9,738
1,000
7,452
75
5,467
5,542
8.270
Totsl Pa
ments
148,309
20,469
168,778
494,761
Excess of Re￿Ipts over Payments for the
year before transfers
114,2961
7,157
17,1391 1157,8401
Transfers
Excess of Receipts over Payments for the
year
114,2961
7,157
17,1391 1157,8401
On Behalf of the Trustees
Rev. Chris Pollock
Caroline Kearney
Date . 1913125
Date .' 1913/25
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Saintfield Parish Church
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2024
Unrestricted
Funds
20Z4
Restricted
Fund5
2024
Endowment
Funds
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Cash Fund5
Current and cash Account5
Deposit Accounts
Total Cash Funds
11,337
137
31,462
269
31,731
42,799
406
43,205
49,706
637
50,343
11,474
Investment Assets
Investments
Total Investment Assets
306,082
306,082
67,499
67,499
373,581
373,581
355,417
355,417
A55ets retained for the
Parish's own use
Vicarage
Church House
Total Assets retained for
the Parish's own use
709,274
268,193
709,274
268,193
675,499
255,422
977,467
977,467
930,921
On Behalf of the Trustees
Rev. Chris Pollock
Vic3r
Mrs Caroline Kearney
Hon Treasurer
Mr. Stephen Er5kine
Hon Secretary
CI7A
Date .' 1913125
Date .. 1913125
Date .. 19/3125
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Saintfield Parish Church
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
l. Accounting policies
Set out below are the principal accounting policies which have been adopted in the compilation of the Receipts
and Payments Account and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
la) Receipts and Payments Account
All items of income and expenditure included within the Receipts and Payments Account have been
accounted for on a cash receipts basis.
(bl Statement of Assets and Liabilities
(i) Assets retoinedfor the Parish'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
IFR5102}
o These Heritage as5et5 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
commensurate with the benefit to the users of the accounts and to the Parish.
The Parish Hall
o Was built / acquired in 1971. There are no reliable records of the cost of this construction/
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 value5
reconstruction at £1,268,556)
The Vicarage is recognised at it5 insurance value of £709,274. 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 £268,193. No depreciation has been provided
on the Church House 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 investments in M&G Charifund, NICIFC , investments in equities
lordinary shares) and investment in RCB/CIT Unit Tru5t5 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 2024 (continued)
Reconciliation ol Cash Funds
Total Cash Fund5 at Beginning
of the year
Receipts for the Year
Payrnents for the Year
Total Cash Funds at end of the
50,343
161,639
1168,7781
year
43,204
Movement in Funds
Atljan
2024
Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
At 31 Dec
2024
Movement
Transfers
Restricted funds
Organ fund
Scarlett bequest
Property account
Trusts and bequests
account
General Fund
Graveyard Fund
4,666
3,540
501
12151
14,8961
12381
229
1,861
12311
4,895
5,401
270
6,757
7,668
3,066
8,856
8,496
27,626
17951
19,3741
14,9511
120,4691
2,271
15181
3,545
7,157
11,754)
518
1,236
8,185
3,880
20,255
8,661
27,412
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
RCB deposit account
Trusts and bequests
account
29,951
137
122,453
1148,3091
125.8561
11,560
15.655
137
11,560
134,013
11,560
114,2961
111,5601
30,088
1148,3091
15,792
Total fund5
50,343
161,639
1168,7781
17,1391
43,204
Pur
oses of Investment Funds
Income from the RCB Unit Trust bequests is used for variou5 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 frorn 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 hold5 sole authority to use.
Income from the Central Investment Fund for Charities bequests is used for various purposes and is distributed
according to the Terms of Trust on the TrLJSt Distribution Report. The capital within these holdings can be used
within the restrictions of the bequests. The Vestry holds sole authority to use.
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued)
-Income from the M&G Charifund bequests is used for various purposes and is distributed according to the
Term5 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 Fund5
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 rnoney is restricted.
Property fund.. Thi5 15 a fund to provide for the upkeep of the Church's properties.
Trusts and Bequests Fund: This is a fund used to receive the income from the endowment funds and distribute
the income according to the instructions of each bequest.
Donations and Plate Collections
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Restrirted
Fund5
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
FWO and annual donations
Cash collections
Gift Aid
Graveyard fees and donations
Donations received
78,932
2,058
16,472
1,475
78,932
2,058
17,561
8,882
3,963
75,489
1,902
16,501
11,904
55,426
1,089
7,407
3,963
98,937
12,459
111,396
161,222
Ctslle¢tions for Third Parties
2024
2023
Royal Ulster Constabulary GCI Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
Maridi Bike5
MS Society Nl
Foodbank Ballynahinch
Planting Fund
SAMS
DEC Earthquake Appeal
Alzheimers Society
530
324
319
1,397
iio
1,000
500
190
963
1,233
2,466
3,856
5,176
The monies colletted for the Maridi Bikes of £319 was rounded up to £400 by the Parish before being distributed.
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued)
6. Transactions with the Trustees
The Parish paid expenses of £3,788 relating to the running costs of the glebe house which is occupied by the rector.
The Parish also paid £8,602 for the renovation of the glebe house in the year.
Three Trustees received reimbursement of expenses totalling £1,791 during the year.
The Vicar is paid a gross salary lincluding expenses and Locomotory Allowance) of £49,950 by the Parish.
No Trustee or a per50n 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 £850 were incurred during the year of which £850 relates to fees paid to the independent examiner.
Governance costs are included within Administration costs in the Receipt5 and Payments Accounts.
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