Lisburn Cathedral
Trustee5' Annual Report and
Flnancial Statements for the year
ended 31 December 2024
Registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC 101233

Lisburn Cathedral
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity forthe year ended 31 December 2024. The
trustees have adopted the provision5 of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Prartice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 {effective l January 20191.
OBJECTIVES AND AcfiviTIES
Objectives and aims
The principal function of this Parish is to support the advancement of the Christian religion by promoting, through the
work of the Parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, 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.
All functions of the Parish relate to the expression of the Christian religion through engagement with the general public,
in particular the disadvantaged, the sick, the elderly and the young and is a public benefit.
The direct benefit of participation in Church life includes the enjoyment of regular worship, giving and receiving of
pastoral ministry, improved understanding of the values relating to civic engagement, community cohesion and providing
a bridge between diverse groups.
In addition to the principal function, the Parish has custody of property and of records, materials and artefacts of
Significance to the cultural and religious heritage, the maintenance of which is undertaken by the Select Vestry of this
parish,
Management
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 and who give financially to
the parish in an identifiable way. may register as members of the General Vestry of the parish, allowing them to stand for
elected office and vote at annual meetings of the General Vestry. Meetings of the General Vestry are held at least once a
year. Fourteen members of the Select Vestry are elected as part of this General Vestry meeting. The Select Vestry
members will hold their position5 for a period of one year. Select Vestry member5 may be re-elected annually and there
15 no limit on the number of terms which may be served. The Select Vestry meets monthly with the exception of July.
August and December.
The elected Select Vestry members form the Charity Trustees, along with the current clergy, who are automatically
members and two people appointed to specialist roles by the rector under the rules set out by the Church of Ireland
constitution.
No trustee receives any remuneration, reward or private benefit for carrying out their trustee responsibility.
Public benefit
Lisburn Cathedr31 seeks to engage with all of our local communitythrough the ministries outlined below:
Regular Activities
Sunday Worship.. On Sunday rnornings there are normally 2 services {9.30am traditional & 11.00am contemporary).
Evening Services are held at key points in the year at Easter, Harvest, Christma5 and for specific areas of ministry.
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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
OBJEcfivES AND ACTIVITIES (continued)
Children and Youth work.. Parents and Toddlers, Sunday School {P4 to P71 and Sunday Night Youth {Y8+1 running regular
formal and informal gatherings and additlonal irregular events. Scouts (all sections from Beavers to Explorers) also have
regular use of Cathedral facilities for weekly meetings.
Prayer: Parish prayer time, prayer ministry, parish prayer chain, prayer appointments. Monthly Prayer and Praise event
on Sunday evenings.
Lisburn Community Choir & Lisburn Community Children's Choir. The community choir la separate charity in its own right)
meets on a regular basis on a Monday to rehearse in the Cathedral building.
Lisburn Community Orchestra: We support the community orchestra through use of our church hall building as their
venue to meet and practlse weekly.
Mission: South Lisburn Community Church- We have a committed team who work within the Hillhall and the South
Lisburn wider community and they continue to expand their efforts through offering fellowship, support, worship and
teaching across a range of pastoral and social issues. This work has continued to expand in 2024 with establishment of a
regular Sunday worship service and a community hub- Chit Chat Café- for informal social activities and the continued
development of a community spirit. The team, now lead by a full time Pioneer Minister appointed in September, have
also been working Wlth children and young people through a mentoring scheme in partnership with Transforming Lives
for Good ITLG) facilitated through and in conjunction with the local primary school.
Pastoral care.. our clergy, along with our team of pastoral visitors, meet people in their homes, and particularly seek to
stand alongside those with particular needs, the housebound and the bereaved.
Discipleship and Fellowship.. A number of groups meet regularly providing a range of activities for fellowship, community
and friendship including Housegroups, Ladies Bible study, GEM (God Enriched Moments) Women's group, Mother's
Union, Alpha, Nimble Fingers, Men's Fellowship, Cameo club for our senior citizens.
Coffee Room/Honesty Café- We have a coffee room which enables anyone to come and sit in a beautiful, historic building
in warm comfortable surroundings, run by volunteers. The Coffee Room currently operates once a week on Friday
mornings.
Christians Against Poverty (CAP} Debt counselling: Lisburn Cathedral has partnered with CAP and other local churches to
offer debt counselling in our area. The service we offer is free.
Foodbank: The foodbank is an ongoing project to Support people from the Lisburn area whose live5 have been affected by
the cUr￿nt economic recession which we actively support.
The Charity Trustees feel that the activities entered into during the year have achieved the Parish's objectives, a5 well as
providing public benefit as referred to in the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland guidelines.
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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
Financial reports are reviewed on an ongoing basis by the Select Vestry (Trustees) and are also reviewed on completion of
the Annual Accounts. The Select Vestry presents the accounts at the annual meeting of the General Vestry priorto the
elections.
Points to note during 2024 for our Parish..
In 2024 we saw our staff change with reductions in our paid youth staff and the move of our part time
minister in South Lisburn to a full time position.
Building maintenance continues to be a notable ongoing cost, as is expected with an estate containing
buildings dating from the 1600s, 1800s and 1900s.
- The planned fundraising to support remedial work on the hall is an ongoing project and a5 part of this we
have received and spent grant funding from Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council to replace the windows in
the hall. Additional funds have also been donated, however further substantial funds are needed before
new work can be started.
Our rental property, previously Gardner & Allen Opticians, has remained available for rent throughout the
year. Like many properties in Lisburn there has been no demand for this unit. This ha5 resulted in some
additional costs in rates and maintenance, compounding the loss of rental income. Further options for the
use of this space are currently being reviewed by the Select Vestry.
During the year ended 31 December 2024, Total Expenditure was £399,526 and Gross Income was
£451,852. Sources of Income and Expenditure incurred during the year are refletted in the Statement of
Financial Attivities.
- A reserve, equivalent to around 2 months, regular spendingi has been maintained in 2024.
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
101233
Name as shown on the Charity Commission website
Lisburn/Lisburn Cathedral(Blarisl/ Cathedral of Christ Church, Lisburn/Connor/Church of Ireland
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TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT {continued)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS (continued)
Principal address
Cathedral Office
24A Castle Street
Lisburn
Co. Antrim
BT27 4XD
Trustees
Very Rev. Sam Wright
Rev. Peter Meenagh
Rev. Lee Boal
Miss Grace Broddle
Mr David Davidson
MrTam Dikibo
Mr Rodney Dowling
MrTimothy Flanigan
Mrs Heather Gibson (until 1410412024)
Mr Kenneth Gibson
Mrs Julie Harper (appointed 14104120241
Mrs Hayley Howe
Mrs Joanne Irwin
Mrs Pam Irwin (appointed 14/04120241
Mrs Jill Lester (appointed 14104120241
Mr Martin Lester
Mr Michael Mccune (until 14104/20241
Mrs Rachel Mcllwrath (until 14/04120241
Mr Steve Martin (until 14/04120241
Mrwilliam Moore
Mr Richard Norris
Mr Simon Sellars
Mr Richard Thompson
Independent Examlner
John Mccleary FCA
Mccleary & Company Ltd
Chartered Accountants
Garvey Studios
14 Longstone Street
Lisburn
Co. Antrim
BT28 ITP
Bankers
Danske Bank
62-66 Bow Street
Lisburn
Co. Antrim
BT28 IYS
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TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS (continued)
Office Bearers
Dean - Very Rev. Sam Wright
OLM (Ordained Local Minister)/Church Plant Leader- Rev. Pete Meenagh
Curate- Rev. Lee Boal
Honorary Secretary- Mrs Jill Lester (appointed 14/04/2024)
Honorary Trea5urer- Mr Richard Thompson {reappointed 14/04/2024}
Peoples, Church Warden- Mr David Davidson (appointed 28/03/20231
Rector's Church Warden - Miss Grace Broddle (until 14104/20241
Rector's Church Warden- Mrs Julie Harper {appointed 14/04120241
Rector's Glebe Warden - Mrs Heather Gibson (until 14/04/2024)
Rector's Glebe Warden - MrTam Dikibo {appointed 14104120241
Peoples, Glebe Warden- Mr Richard Norris (appointed 28/03/2023)
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 19 March 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
LQL1194
Rev Lee Boal
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LISBURN CATHEDRAL
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Lisburn Cathedral (the Trust) for the year ended 31
December 2024.
Respective responsibilities of charlty trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of
the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the account5 under Sertion 65 of the Charities Act,.
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
(under Section 65{9}Ibl of the Charities Act),. and
- state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the Independent examlner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under Section 65 of the Charitie5 Act and my examination was carried
out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charities Commission for Northern Ireland under section
65{91{bl of the Charities Act.
The 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 disclosures in the accounts, and
seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe..
l. That accounting records 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 requirements of the Charities Act.
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters11) to {41 listed above and. in
connection with following the Directions of the Charities Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that
require drawing to your attention.
John Mccleary FCA
Mccleary & Company Ltd
Chartered Accountants
Garvey Studios
14 Longstone Street
Lisburn
Co. Antrim
BT28 ITP
19 March 2025
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Note
Unrestricted Restrlrted
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
Income
Donations and Legacies
Investment Income
Other Income
262,077
17,282
4,194
283,553
168,299
430,376
17,282
4.194
451,852
318,404
17,507
15,663
351,574
168,299
Expenditure
Charitable Activities
Support Costs
255,732
24,176
279,908
118,645
973
119,618
374,377
25,149
399,526
312.400
29,594
341,994
Net Income/lExpenditurel
3,645
48,681
52,326
9,580
Funds brought forward
240,141
248,966
489,107
479,527
Funds carried forward
12
243.786
297.647
541,433
489.107
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BALANCE SHEET
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Note
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
Fixed assets:
Tangible assets
170,067
170,067
174,188
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
io
15,990
65.419
3,394
295,468
19,384
360.887
14,497
311,403
Total current assets
81,409
298.862
380,271
325,900
Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year
li
17,6901
{1,215)
18,9051
{10,981}
Net current assets
73,719
297,647
371,366
314,919
Total assets less turrent Ilabilities
243,786
297,647
541,433
489,107
Total net assets
243,786
297,647
541,433
489,107
Funds of the charlty
Unrestricted funds
Restricted income funds
12
12
243,786
297.647
240.141
248,966
Total charity funds
541.433
489,107
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 19 March 2025 and were
signed on its behalf bv.,
Rev Lee Boal
Mr Rich
rd Thompson
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
31 December 2024
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PREPARING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance
with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 leffettive l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. The financial
statements have been prepared underthe historical cost convention.
INCOME
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is
probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
EXPENDITURE
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to
that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the
obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under
headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings
they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Freehold property
Fixtures and fittings
Equipment
- 2% on cost
IOYO on cost
15% on cost
TAXATION
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
FUND ACCOUNTING
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular purposes within the objects of the charity. Restriction5 arise when
specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
PENSION COSTS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS
The charity operates a defined contribution pension sceme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are
charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)
31 December 2024
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestrlcted Restrirted
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
Special collections and events
Freewill offerings
Gift aid
Donations
Grants
Organisations
2,985
200,571
43,970
6,710
6,602
1,239
100,120
4,704
11,850
34,312
10,847
6,465
103,105
205,275
55,820
41,022
17,449
7,704
17,684
196,836
39,560
30,439
27,174
6,711
262,077
168,299
430,376
318,404
3. INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2024
2023
Deposit account interest
Rents received
7,185
10,097
7,185
10,097
2,940
14,567
17,282
17,282
17,507
4. OTHER INCOME
Unrestricted Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
Sundry income
Other appeals
1,913
2,281
1,913
2,281
4,235
11,428
4,194
4,194
15,663
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)
31 December 2024
5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
Trustee5' salaries
Trustees, social security
Trustees, pensions paid
Trustees, expenses
Other salaries
Other social security
Other clergy pensions
Utility costs
Insurance
Office ¢05ts
Sundries
Parochial ministry costs
Repairs and maintenance
Missionary and other donations
Diocesan expenses
Organisations
400 year centenary expense5
73,448
5,749
17,924
15,000
17,607
19,702
912
93,149
6,661
17,924
15,000
27,608
68
70,378
2,588
14,326
11,265
33,906
31
1,836
22,337
7,463
2,926
3,258
7,880
40,349
34,191
25,208
25,733
8,725
10,000
62
23.755
7,804
2,963
2,463
8,245
23,539
23,658
25,813
7,759
23,755
7,804
2,963
2,758
8,245
68,679
43,061
25.813
30,889
295
45,140
19,404
23,130
255.732
118,645
374,377
312,400
6. SUPPORT COSTS
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2024
2023
Bank charge5
Church cleaning
Legal expenses
IT costs
Conservation work
Property depreciation
Fixtures & fittings depreciation
Office equipment depreciation
Loss on disposal
Accountancy
735
10,148
1,701
1,218
38
773
10,148
2,636
1,218
725
9,608
2,358
947
4,550
4,000
1,000
3,069
929
2,408
935
4,000
1,000
2,894
4,000
1,000
2,894
2,480
2,480
24,176
973
25,149
29,594
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)
31 December 2024
7. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
2024
2023
Trustees, salaries
Truste55' social security
Trustees, pensions paid
93,149
6,661
17,924
70,378
2,588
14,326
117,734
87,292
Trustees, expenses
During the year. trustees, reimbursements for expenses incurred and for non-trustee work carried out totalled £2,403
{2023 £8,150). Trustees, office and locomotory expenses totalled £15,000 (2023 £10,093).
. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows..
2024
2023
Pastoral
Admin - support
There were no employees in receipt of employee benefits in excess of £60,000.
9. FIXED ASSETS
Freehold
property
Equipment
Fixtures &
fittings
Total
Cost
At l January 2024
Additions
At 31 December 2024
200,000
33.597
3,773
37,370
10,000
243,597
3,773
247.370
200,000
10,000
Depreciation
At l January 2024
Charge for year
At 31 December 2024
36,000
4.000
40,000
24,409
2.894
27,303
9,000
1,000
10,000
69,409
7,894
77,303
Net Book Value
At 31 December 2023
164,000
9,188
1,000
174 188
At 31 December 2024
160 000
170,067
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)
31 December 2024
10. DEBTORS
Accrued Income
Prepayments
10,026
9,358
5,578
8,919
19,384
11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Taxation and social security
Accruals
2,524
6,381
1,607
9,374
12. FUND BALANCES
Fund
Balance at
start
Receipts
Payment
Surplus/
(Deficit)
Balance at
end
Transfer
Unrestricted Funds
General fund
240,141
283,553
279,908
3,645
243,786
240,141
283,553
279,908
3,645
243,786
Restricted Funds
South Lisburn Community
Other Special Collections
Building Fund
SLCC Development
Other Organisations
12,444
24,615
14,075
170,000
27.832
21,227
10,077
107,466
31,595
11,249
38,094
7,370
31,310
110,3681
11,1721
69.372
(7,370)
{1,781)
2,076
22,832
84,058
162,630
26,051
{611)
611
29,529
248,966
168,299
119,618
48,681
297,647
Total fund balances
489 107
451852
399 526
541433
13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Trustees, remuneration and expenses are detailed in Note 7. These were the only related party transactions in the year
ended 31 December 2024.
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