THE PARISH OF ST. JOHN'S, STONEYFORD Charity registration number: NIC101441 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST December 2024 Rector- Rev. John Farr Rectorfs Churchwarden Mr Desmond Mccourt Peoples, Churchwarden Mrs Donna Morrow Honorary Secretary Mrs Jennifer Kennedy Honorary Treasurer Mr Jason Mccourt St. Johns Parish Stoneyford 2025 Easter Generalvestry election W8rden8 Desmond Mccourt- Rectors Church Warden Zelda Hearst- Rectors Glebe Warden Donna Morrow- Peoples Church Warden Terrence Smyth- Peoples Glebe Warden Vestry Member8 M8y Finlay Owen Finlay Pamela Geddis Sharon Harbinson Peter Hunt Jennif8r Kennedy (Hon. Secretary) Barry King Nicola NcC8nn Avrll Mccleary Jason Mccourt (Hon. Treasurer) Norma Parker Rebecca Smyth 2023 Parochial Nominator8 Desmond Mccourt Norma Parker May Fin18y Isupplement8LI Owen Finlay {supplemental) 2023 Diocesan Synod Member May Finlay Owen Finlay Rebecca Smyth Avril Mccleary (supplemental) Donna Morrow (supplemental) STONEYFORD PARISH ST JOHN'S CHURCH alij 6" May 2025 Dear Parishioners, I would like to thank you for your continuing support over the past year as Priest-in-charge of St John's and assure you of my ongolng commltment to Stoneyford Parish in the future. I would especially Ilke to thank the wardens, Donna, Zelda, Dessie and Terence, Treasurer, Jason, Secretary• Jennifer and all the members of the Selert Vestry who have been instrumental in building and maintaining the Parish here in Stoneyford. Thanks go to our Organist Rosemary for leading us in our Praise along with Andrew, Sophie and Lucy to SUPPOrt Rosemary in this Ministry going forward. Lucy will be completing her Organ Scholarship in June. .1 would also like to take the time to thank those whose ministry in the Church Is not as obvlous. Those who keep the grass cut in the graveyard and grounds, keep the graveyard regulated, clean the church and hall, help with the Summer Kids club etc. etc,. The 'Lawn Rangers? headed up by Vicar's Glebe w￿rden Zelda and her te#m of volunteers have continued the maintenance of the Church grounds for the past year. A fantastic Ministry which all can appreciate and an opportunity for everyone to get involved in Serving in the church. The excellent 8ivin8 in Stoneyford continues as is the tradition In this hard-workin8 Parish allowin8 the increase of God's Kingdom both in the fabric of the buildings and in the Gospel mission. St John's continues to work with Mission Partners such as Christian Aid, CMS, CEF, Crosslinks etc in order to share in the wider work of Christ's church incarnate here on earth. . I would like to pay tribute to the work of the Stoneyford Community and Youth Association for the great seniors clubs they run in the Parish Hall. I know that many of our members enjoy participating in these activities along With the wider community. We are always 8lad to support them in their events and activities in the Community when we can. It has been great to have our hall and vestry repainted last summer, a special word of thanks to Mark and his Dad for the great job they did. We still have good numbers tuning into our services onllne, a valuable resource for those unable to get to Church for Sunday services, Funerals and Weddlngs. I would like to thank all those who have made this continuing ministry possible, in particular, Jason, Jennifer, Lyndseyg Sarah, Claire, Dessie, Caroline and Rebecca for their time and talents. We are open to more Volunteers for these jobs. On a sadder note, we have had 4 funerals in the Parish over the past year, Roy Lewis, Derek Smyth, Hilda CAnning and Annie McDonald, Peoples church warden for over 30 years and stalwart of St John's. Their families are still very much in our thoughts and prayers. It just lef4ves me to wish you all a blessed year to come in St John's, Stoneyford. -unless the Lord builds the hoxse, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, Ihe watchmen slandguard in vain. ' Psalm 127 Yours in Christ, Reverend John Farr, 60 Belfast Road, Glenavy, Co. Antrim, 8T29 4HR J20far hotmail.com Tel.: 07808 399579 Independent examlnerfs report to the charity trustees of St. Johns Parish Church Stoneyford I report on the accounts of the St John's for the year ended 31" December 2024 which are set out on the following pages. Respectlve respon5iblllties of charity trustees and examlner As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wlth the Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 21X)8 and Charities Act 2011. It is my responsibility to: l. Exarnine the accounts under section 6513al of the Charities Act Nl 2CKI8. 2. Follow the procedures laid down in the 8eneral Directions given by the commission under section 67 of the Charitie5 Act Nl 2008. 3. State whether particular matters have come to my attention. 8asls of independent examinerfs report I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 63 of the Charities Act Nl 2008 and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions 8iven by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65 of the Charities Act Nl 2￿38. My 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 matter5 have come to my attention givin8 me cause to believe: l. That the accountin8 records were not kept in accordance with the Charities Act Nl 21X)8. 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 Nl 2008 and Charities Act 2011. 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the rnatters11) to141 listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. //- Z/. f- Soar Leslie Howe FCCA Falconer Stewart Ltd - Accountants Date: 248 Upper Nevrtownards Road Belfast BT4 3EU The Parish of St John Stoneyford Income and Expendlture Account for the year ended 31 December 2024 NOTE 2024 INCOME Freewill Offering Weekly Plate Collection Tax Refund- Gift Aid Tax Refund- Gift Aid Small donations Easter Gift Day Childrens Day Harvest Thanksgiving Use of Church Hall Gift Aid envelope Rent of Rectory Appeals Graveyard Fundraising Investment Inome-RCB Terence Smyth- Glebe Rent Offerings misc Council Grant FWO 2023 money lodged in 2024 33,488 1,094 6,088 1,830 757 282 1,092 2,450 82 8,351 2,275 1,625 1,725 841 700 140 13,660 10,209 86,689 Page I The Parish of St John Stoneyford Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 December 2024 NOTE 2024 EXPENDITURE Stipend. etc Clerical Stipend 33,528 Diocesan Support - Clergy Pension Fund Visiting Clergy 1,097 310 34,935 Rectory Costs Rectory Expenses 2,552 Organist(s) Fee Organist(s) Fee 2,270 Diocesan Levy (les) Diocesan General Fund 4,655 4,655 Premises etc Insurances Light & Heat Church Expenses & Internet Church Hall Expenses Church Activities General Expenses Retiring / special collections Donations / Charity 2,129 1,968 4,062 7,824 300 563 873 3,554 21,274 Miscellaneous Accountancy Fee Fundraising expense Stationery and Postage Sunday School Bank Fees 300 50 301 60 387 1,098 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 66,785 SURPLUS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR 19,904 Page I The Parish of St John Stoneyford Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024 2023 2024 INVESTMENTS St James Place Wealth Management 85,602 £ 91,790 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors & Prepayments Ulster Bank Ltd Ulster Bank Ltd- Big Account Cash on hand 37,530 46 7,074 44.650 CURRENT LIABILITIES Actruals Diocesan General Fund NET CURRENT ASSETS / LIABILITIES 44,650 NET ASSErrs 44,650 REVENUE RESERVE Brought forward Surplus/deflclt for year 24,746 19,904 FUNDS EMPLOYED 44,650 These Financial statements on pages 14, were approved at a meetlng of the Select Vestry held on Tuesday 6th May 2025 and where signed on its behalf by'.- - ¥K AtaA Honorary Treasurer Rev. John Farr Chairman Page I year ended 31 December 2024 Free Wlll Offerlng 506.00 325.00 Easter Gift Day 25.00 10.00 Children's Day 25.00 10.00 Harvest Glft Ald Total Abbott Adams Bicker5taff Campbell Canning Canning Canning Dawson Farr Finlav Gawley Geddis Geddis Gilmore Greer Harbinson Hearst Johnston Kennedy Kennedv King Lowry Lowry Mccandless Mccandless Mccann Mccleery Mccourt Mccourt Mccourt McDonald Mcmillan Mitten Morrow Morrow Morrow Parker Scott Scott Scott Smyth Watson Watson Mr & Mrs Albert Mr & Mrs Kenneth Mr & Mrs Paul Mr & Mrs Jennlfer Mr5 Hilda Mr & Mrs Robert Mr & Mrs David Mrs Coral Mrs Angela Owen & Mae Mrs Margaret & Mr George Mr & Mrs Jim Mr & Mrs Robert Linda Jayne Mr & Mrs Mark Mr Trevor & Mrs Sharon Mrs Zelda Mr & Mrs Terry Mr 8rian & Mrs Jennlfer Miss Rebecca Mr. Barrie Mr & Mrs Stanlev Mrs Elanor Mr & Mrs William Miss Lisa Mr & Mrs Kenn Mrs. Avrll Mr & Mrs Hall Mr & Mrs Desmond Mr & Mrs Jason Mrs Annle Mr & Mrs Wallace Mr & Mrs Dennis Mr Glen & Mrs Donna Mr & Mrs Mark Miss Emma Mr Sam & Mrs Norma Mr & Mrs William Mr & Mrsjohn Miss Lynn Mr Terrance & Mrs Dorothy Mrs May Mrs 8eryl Mrjohn Mr Gary and Mrs Sharon Mr Mark & Mrs Ruby Mrs Oonagh Miss Sorana Mrs Suzanne Miss Claire Mr & Mrs Wllliam Morgan & Sarah Mrs Elaine Miss Rochel Mr & MrsTrevor 25.CQ 20.1)0 145.50 90.00 726.50 455.00 60.00 4CQ.00 360.00 25.00 450.00 1,050.00 20.00 10.00 36.25 121.25 126.25 521.25 490.00 25.00 465.00 1,327.54 2.140.00 405.IXI 650.(KI 625.00 40.00 217.50 785.00 1,116.38 267.50 403.75 20.00 iio.00 5.00 2.30 20.00 20.00 5.00 1.50 20.00 2.01 20.00 10.00 20.00 271.73 io li 12 13 14 375.00 510.00 500.00 40.00 150.00 120.00 125.00 15 16 17 20.00 20.00 125.00 20.00 47.50 75.00 187.38 47.50 83.75 10.00 140.00 20.00 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 200.00 310.00 io.oo 490.00 540.00 250.00 363.00 95.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 20.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 20.00 10.00 130.00 152.50 650.LKJ 712.50 265.00 534.25 126.25 362.50 642.50 1,277.50 1,232.50 865.00 735.00 20.00 111.25 21,25 72.50 132.50 252.50 282.50 165.00 415.IXI 105.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 20.00 200.00 20.00 100.00 480.00 825.00 910.00 20.00 50.00 50.00 20.00 10.00 260.00 255.lJ) 560.00 740.00 70.00 50.00 1.252.10 550.00 290.(K> 490.00 540.00 10.00 20.00 20.00 40.00 40.00 140.00 15.00 50.00 loo.00 10.00 20.00 10,00 100.00 10.00 20.00 257.00 520.00 270.00 41 42 43 50.00 10.00 20.00 20.00 100.00 10.00 20.00 310.00 1.520.00 340.00 245.00 625.00 151.00 320.00 90.00 500.00 131.00 200.00 220.00 50.00 5.00 43.00 20.00 95.00 125.00 Watson White5ide Wlllis 45 46 20.00 72.50 35.00 272.50 275.00 50.00 7.50 53.00 50.00 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 20.00 Arm5tron8 Woods Woods Woods Wri8ht Berry Canning 2.50 10.00 50.00 165.00 20.00 5.00 40.00 230.00 54 55 80.00 80.(K> Pa8e I 56 57 58 59 60 61 Johnston Crawford Webb Brown Smyth Watson M5 Denise lan (William David) Mrs Stacey Mrs Helen Mrs Ivy Mrs Susan & Mr Declan Mr & Mrs Andrew Mr5 Georgina Mr Sidney Jnr Mr Keith Mr Victor Mrclive Mrs Evelyn MrsMA Mr & Mrs John Mrs Anne Mr Raymond Stephen Mark & Heather Mrs Geor ina Mr Sam Mr George Mr John Mlss Olwyn Mr & Mrs Richard Mr Winston Mrs Kate Mr&Mrs Rev John Miss Victoria Miss Cathy Ann Rev Wallace Mr Davld Mr & Mrs Derek Mrs Margaret Rev. Fred Mrjohn & Mrs Gall Ni8el & Joan Mr Mark & Mrs Lisa Mr. Kenneth Mr5 Mar8aret Mrs Joan Mrs Lucy & John Mrs Marlene W Mrsjean Mrs Caryl Mrs Sarah Mr Brendan & Mrs Florence Mr & Mrs Colin Mr Trevor 35.00 245.00 45.71 35.00 245.00 45.71 507.50 150. 20.¢XI 10.00 20.00 10.00 20,00 82.50 iio.00 20.00 Abbott Abbott Abbott 12.50 62.50 Berry Beiry Black Boyd Bushe Cannin8 Canning Coulter Collins Dane Davie 40.00 10.00 33.75 50.IXJ 33.75 100.00 100.00 60.IX) 2CM).00 250.00 477.50 375.00 1,250.00 200.00 250.00 365.00 31)0.00 i.000.00 Dawson Dawson Dawson 112.50 75.00 250.00 Dawson Dawson Dawson 500.00 150.00 125.00 625.00 150.00 Daw50n Donald Farr 20.00 750.00 3,770.00 Farr Farr Fenton Ferguson Gordon 250.00 250.00 50.00 62.50 Gracey Graham Green 50.00 12.50 Gre88 Harbinson Harmer Hildritch Hudson Hunter Johnston Kennedy Kernaghan Leader Leckey Le£key Leckey Leckey Lewis 50.00 50.00 IQM).00 100.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.IXI 50.(KI 50.(KJ 4C>O.IXI 130.00 1,500.(X) 300.(M) 40.00 50.00 400.00 30.00 1,5(KJ.00 250.00 Mr & Mr5 William Mr Roy& Anne Mr Neil Mr Keith & Mrs Gail Mr & Mrs Brian Mr Stanley Mr William 50.00 Lewis Lowry Mccourt Mccourt Mccourt 50.LK) Page 2 Mccullough McGreehan Mcllroy McKinstry McLou8hlin Mitten Mrs Vivien Mr Michael Trina & Kennv Mr lan Mrs Annie Mr& Mrs Robert Mr Michael MrTerry Mr Alwyn & Jane Mrjim Mrs Nlcole Mrs Sylvia Mr William Jnr Mr & Mrs Andrew Mrs Gail Mr Mervyn Mrs Margaret Mrs Carol Clalre Josephine Mrs Dorothv Miss Rebecca Mr Wllliam & Jenny Mr Desmond Mr Philip Mr Mair5 Miss Andrea Mr Colin & Mrs Arlene Mr Robert Mr & Mrs Tom Mr & Mrs Davld 50.00 467.50 107.50 30.00 Mormecheca Moulds Moulds Neil Kirk Redhedd Richardson Richard50n Reid Scott Sharkey Smith Smith Smith Smyth Smyth sM￿h Smyth Speers Stevenson 150.LX) 300.00 100.00 300.00 100.00 50.00 ICNJ.00 50.00 25.00 125.CKI 50.(XI 250. 200.(K) 180.(KI 250.00 125.00 250.00 125.00 Stevenson Watson Watson Watson Wri ht 180.00 900.(M) 50. 240.00 50.00 Page I