Knocknamuckley Parish Church Trustees, Annual Report and Statement of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities For the year ended 31 December 2022
Charities Number: 101442 Knocknamuckley Parish Church Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 Pages Contents References and administrative details of the Charity Trustees, report Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees 9-10 Receipts and payments account 11 Statement of assets and liabilities 12 Notes to the financial statements 13-15
Knocknamuckley Parish Church References and administrative details Charity Name: Knocknamuckley Parish Church Charity Registration Number: CCNI NIC101442 HMRC XN71917 Contact Address". 75 Bleary Road Portadown County Armagh, BT63 5NF Trustees: Stephanie Uprichard Sydney Henderson Thomas McKane Walter Cordner Derek Cunningham Reginald Donaldson Judith Sloan Keith Gawley Alastair Hewitt Arthur Cassidy Noel Davison Jennifer Cowan Melissa Lindsay Lawson McKitterick Brian Fulton Principal Office-bearers: Rector: Honorary Treasurer: Honorary Secretary: Churchwarden - Rectorfs: Churchwarden - People's: Rev. Geoffrey Haugh / Vacant 9th December 2022 Reginald Donaldson Sydney Hender50n Stephanie Uprichard Jennifer Cowan Independent Examiner: Mr A Gilpin, WHR Accountants, 56 Upper English Street, Armagh BT617LG Bankers Ulster Bank, 20, High Street, Portadown, BT62 IHU.
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 the Knocknamuckley Parish Church for the year ended 31 December 2022. The purpose of the charity The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion. The principal function of the Knocknamuckley Parish Church 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 and social. The spiritual life of the Church is defined by the Holy Bible and a classical Anglican ethos as set out in the 39 Articles of religion. The Bible is central to the work at all levels in the Parish. 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 Parish 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 Parish as a secondary charitable purpose. The activities of the charity Worship and proyer At the heart of Knocknamuckley Parish Church is a passionate desire to glorify God and demonstrate His love. Our varied services such as Morning Prayer, Informal Praise Service, Family Service, Praise and Testimony Service and Holy Communion services provide opportunities for everyone to engage in worship and prayer and also enable our community to participate in quiet reflective moments. In addition, varied activities such as Ladies Together, Mid-week Bible study, Craft Class and Friendship Hour provide opportunities to engage with each other and be built up in a practical Christian way. Postoral care We recognize that there are issues in our Parish that stem from sickness, bereavement, elderly, house bound, and those receiving medical treatment, care in hospital and local Nursing homes, and we are committed to helping these people in need with empathy, love and compassion. We also actively seek to reach out into our community through a range of caring and educational programs for young people. These projects include Sunday School, Young Peoples Bible class, Boys and Girls Brigade with over 100 members each, and Craigavon Christian Youth.
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued) The activities of the charity (continued) Missions and evangelism Helping those in need is a demonstration of our faith. Another part of the vision for Knocknamuckley Parish Church reaches out into the local community with events like inviting Bleary Primary School to lead our worship, and support for societies such as Earl Haig Fund, Protestant Orphans Society, Christian Institute and Sight Savers. Mission also extends beyond N Ireland and established relationships and donations from Knocknamuckley Parish Church help to support different missionary societies abroad such as The Bible Society, Crosslinks, The Leprosy Mission and also Irish Church Missions. Our support includes that of our link missionarie5 working for Crosslinks in Sweden. The achievements of the charity Central to work at all levels in the Parish is teaching God's word to bring Parishioners into a deeper knowledge and understanding of Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour so that they are thoroughly equipped and discipled to reach out into the community beyond the Parish. Knocknamuckley Parish Church continues to offer a range of services over the course of the year that our community finds both beneficial and spiritually fulfilling. It continues to reach out to all Parish members, seeking to transform the local community and build a Christ centered congregation, which will be a witness for Jesus Christ and work for the advancement of His kingdom. The direct benefit of participation in Church life includes the enjoyment of public worship and giving and receiving of pastoral ministry, improved understanding of the Bible and improved values relating to civic engagement. Also, community cohesion and providing a bridge between diverse groups as well as improved educational outcomes through the Churches ministry of teaching.
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued) The achievements of the charity {continued) The renovation of Bleary Hall is now completed, and we are looking forward to continuing and increasing our outreach activities in this community. This hall now hosts a pre-school group. The expression of the precepts of the Christian religion through engagement with the general public, and in particularwith the disadvantaged, the sick, the elderly and the young is a public benefit. This can be measured and evidenced through regular visitation, increased social integration and pastoral care delivered at the point of need. Overall, the beneficiaries of Knocknamuckley Parish Church are the general public and the public valuation of the benefits can be evidenced through attendance at public worship, participation in Church governance and willingness to support the continuing witness of the Church through contributions. The wider benefit to the public is the availability of a place for worshiping in the course of Christian outreach and the facilitation of weddings, funerals and baptisms. Any private benefit arising out of the fulfillment of our Christian ministry or to lay staff 15 essential to the fulfillment for the purpose of religion. No Trustee receives remuneration, reward or other private benefit for carrying out their Trustee responsibility. Also, the direct benefits flowing from the purpose of the Church include the provision of archive records, public enjoyment of historic buildings and artifacts such as Church plate, furnishings and materials as an overall improved appreciation of a longstanding Christian heritage. This is demonstrated through on-going provision of access to records and the use made of these records in, for example, research and genealogy, through conservation efforts in respect of records, property and artifacts and the subsequent and requests for access and use of our materials by wider society. Some requests for information during the year came from abroad. To mitigate against harm, the Trustees ensure adequate health and safety measures are in place at Knocknamuckley Parish Church. Also, child protection checks and retraining are in place for those involved in children and youth work. No private benefit is received from Trustees fulfilling their responsibilities in respect of buildings, artifacts or records. In the course of conservation and to make records accessible to the public, no professional staff are engaged for the fulfillment of the purpose. The beneficiaries are solely the general public. Our rectory grounds are used to host various church/community events: GB/BB camp, Christmas and Easter Parish events. This is a great asset to the Parish. We have also been joined with The Yellow Ribbon Charity to reach out to those who are suffering from mental illness.
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued) Financial Review By the end of the financial year there was an overall surplus of £13,497, which incorporated a surplus of £19,693 under unrestricted funds, a deficit of £6,211 under restricted funds, and a surplus of £15 under endowments funds. The overall current and deposit account bank balances at 31 December 2022 were £200,901 with an equivalent amount being retained in total funds. 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 31 December 2022 can be signed off as a going concern. All Accounts are in good standing. 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 Organisation. The Charity is an unincorporated organi5ation governed by its constitution issued by the Church of Ireland and adopted on l January 1871. The charity is managed and controlled by the select Vestry that meets on a monthly basis. The Select Vestry members are the Charity Trustees. Recruitment and Appointment of Selert Vestry (Trustees) All members of the Church of Ireland who are overthe 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. The Selectvestry is elected as part of this General Vestry meeting and are listed on page 3 of this report. 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.
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued) Pay and remuneration. The Rector was paid a stipend of £42,371 that includes motoring expenses of £6,590 and office expenses of £800. In addition, pension payments of £9,589 were made. The position of Rector was vacant from 9th December 2022. Orgonisutional 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, any curate assistant I'the curate"), the churchwardens, the glebe wardens and generally not more than twelve other members of the general vestry elected at the General Vestry. The select vestry is chaired by the incumbent or other member of the clergy officiating in the 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. 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 orthe churchwardens. During the 2022 year the Select Vestry met nine times for scheduled meetings and had one special meeting, and all members attended on a regular basis. Complionce with Public Benefit The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefitto ensurethatthe actives entered into duringthe year have helped to achieve the Parish'5 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 applicableto charities in Northern Ireland with Income of lessthan £250,000 requires the trustees to prepare a statement of receipts and payments and a statement of assets and liabilities for each financial year.
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued) The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Parish's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the assets and liabilities of the Parish. They are also responsible for safeguardingthe 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 Honorary Treasurer: Reginald Donaldson Honorary Secretary: Sydney Henderson Date:
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF KNOCKNAMUCKLEY PARISH CHURCH I report on the accounts of the Knocknamuckley Parish Church for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages 12 to 16. Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner As the Knocknamuckley Parish Church trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65{91{b) of the Charities Act state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinerfs report I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)Ib) of the Charities Act. 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 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 Report to the Trustees of Knocknamuckley Parish Church (continued) Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) to14) 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. Andrew Gilpin WHR Accountants Ltd 56 English Street Armagh BT617LG Date: 10
Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2022 Unrestritted Funds 2022 Restricted Funds 2022 Endowment Funds 2022 Total 2022 Total 2021 Note Recei Donations & plate collections FWO & Harvest Appeal Bank & Deposit interest Other receipts Scheme & CIT income Missionary Special collections Legacies Building Fund Sunday School Bequest Youth Fellowship Gift Aid 12,117 60.556 288 3,306 746 12.117 60,556 288 3.306 746 12,211 2,633 52,000 14,459 1,138 15 2,882 75,781 247 6,350 1,236 14,216 3,489 12,211 2,633 52,000 14,459 1,138 49,571 1,826 40 15 14,307 12,138 26,445 17,894 Total Recei ts 143,320 42,579 15 185,914 173,532 Pa ments Diocesan Costs Church Running Costs Salaries and wages Glebe Costs Buildings Administration Costs Donation to Friendship Group Charitable Donations Mini Bus Sunday School Youth Fellowship Mission 15 Special collection5 Missionary 19,023 41,898 42,371 4,239 11,519 2,784 19,023 41,898 42,371 4,239 40,898 2,784 18,856 22,856 43,721 3,722 65,797 2,289 2.000 325 1,650 302 29,379 276 276 1,793 1,145 1,793 1,145 1,925 2,633 13,432 1.925 2,633 13,432 1,457 3,489 15,761 Total Pa ments 123,627 48,790 172,417 182,225 Excess of receipts over payments before Transfers 19,693 16,2111 15 13,497 18,6931 Transfers Excess of Receipts over Payments for the year 19,693 {6,2111 15 13,497 18,6931
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2022 Unrestricted Funds 2022 Restrlcted Funds 2022 Endowment Funds 2022 Total 2022 Total 2021 Cash Funds Current Accounts 110,669 7.230 3,170 121,069 107.679 Deposit Accounts Total Cash Funds 30,000 140,669 39,832 47,062 10,000 13,170 79,832 200,901 79,725 187,404 Church Halls Sexton's House Walkway Mini Bus Total Assets retained for the Parish's own use 1,290,626 87,555 21,849 960 1,400.990 1,290,626 87,555 21,849 960 1,400.990 1.290,626 87,555 21,849 960 1,400.990 Honorary Treasurer: Reginald Donaldson Honorary Secretary: . 4* q4a_~ Date: 12
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 Accounting policies Set out below are the principal accounting policies that have been adopted in the compilation of the Receipts and Payments Account and the Statement of Asset5 and Liabilities (al Receipts and Payment5 Account All items 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 A55ets retalnedfvr the Parish's own use The assets of the Parish, retained for its own use cornprise: Church Building and Graveyard Church Halls Sexton's House Walkway Mini Bus The Church Building and Graveyard are deemed to be Heritage assets as defined by the Charities SORP IFRS1021. 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 commensurate with the benefit to the users of the accounts and to the parish. The Church Halls, Sexton's House and Walkway are ascribed a value based on the insurance valuation. The mini bu5 is ascribed a current valuation. Reconciliation of Cash Funds Total Cash Funds at Beginning of the year Receipts for the Year Payments for the Year Total Cash Funds at end of the year 187,404 169,573 1156,0761 200,901 13
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued) Movement in Funds Atljan 2022 Incoming Resources Outgoing Resources At31 Dec 2022 Transfers Endowment fund Bequests 13.155 15 13,170 Restricted funds Building Fund Special and Missionary Fund Sunday School Fund Bleary Hall Redevelopment Fund Youth Fellowship Fund 41,154 5,685 6,337 23,692 1,408 1,138 29,379 1,925 1,145 35,467 5,168 6,330 97 53,273 97 26,238 Unrestricted funds Svstentation and General Fund 32,449 47,062 120,976 143,320 123,627 140,669 Total funds 187,404 169,573 156,076 200,901 Pur oses of Endowment Funds Income from the Bequest is to be used to provide a stipend to the Rector and maintenance of the graves. Pur oses of Restricted Funds Building Fund.. Thi5 is a fund to be used for the rnaintenance of the church property. Special and Missionary Fund.. This is a fund to be used in supporting Missionary work and other Specific initiatives. Sunday School Fund: The Trustees have set aside funds for use by the Sunday School, Bleary Hall redevelopment fund is a grant received from the RCB to renovate the hall to support outreach in the area Pur oses of Unrestricted Funds Sustentation and General Fund: Thi5 fund is for general use within Knocknamuckley Parish Church. Ladies Together, Friendshlp Hour. Craft Class. Gir15' Brigade and Boys, Brigade Five other bank accounts were operated during the year 35 detailed below.. Ladies Together Friendship Hour Craft Class Girls. Brigade Boys. Brigade Opening balance at ljanuary 2022 Income Expenditure Closing Balance at 31 December 2022 157 2.793 325 15,998 23,413 2,963 2,419 701 700 819 2,674 272 272 325 11,978 11,144 16,832 26,165 31.820 17,758 14
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued) 5. Collections for Third Parties 2022 2021 GB Enrolment BB Enrolment Earl Haig Protestant Orphan Society LEMOS Bishop's appeal Yellow Ribbon Estwatini Hope & Glory Choir Lurgan District Orange Donation to GB 254 233 88 182 103 208 175 243 123 410 663 550 253 137 2,500 2,633 3,489 6. Transactions with the Trustees No trustee received any rernuneration or reimbursement of expense5 during the year. 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 except for.. l. Printing to the wife of Walter Cordner - £1,067 2. Dutie5 as Church Organist to Reggie Donaldson £1,600 3. Payments of £313 to renovate an office for Yellow Ribbon, of which Dr Arthur Cassidy is a Trustee 4. Graveyard maintenance to the husband of Stephanie Uprichard- £3,704 The Parish paid expenses of £4,239 relating to the running costs of the glebe house which is occupied by the Rector. 7. Governance Costs Governance costs incurred during the year of £528 relates to Accountanry fees paid relating to the prior year 2021 Accounts. 15