St. Finnian's Parish Church Cregagh
Balance sheet (Summary)
As at: 31 December 2023
As at 3111212023
As at 3111212022
Notes
Flxed assets
Tangible assets
Investments
11
614,737
64,035
632,643
61,199
12
678,772
693,842
Current assets
Debtors
Cash 81 bank and in hand
13
14.352
80,804
20,117
278,674
95,156
298,791
Liabilities
Ciedilois." Amounts falling due in
one year
450
Net current assets less current
liabilitie$
95.156
298.341
Totsl assets less current liabilities
773,928
992,183
Total net assets less liabilitles
773,928
992,183
Represented by
Unrestricted
Unrestricted - General fund
71,619
97,672
Designated
108.552
299,190
Restricted
Restricted - Fields of Life
Restricted - Ukraine Project
Restricted - Allocations & Special
Collections
Restricted - St Finnian's Uganda
Project
Restricted - Property
2,279
1.468
10
5.321
590,000
590.000
Funds ofthe church
773,928
992,183
The notes on pages 13 to 23 are an integral part of these financial slalemenls. The Financial Statements on pages 1110 12 were
approved by the Board of Trustees on
and signed on ils behalf by..
C8non J Pierce - Rectoi
Linda Leonar(f- Secretary
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
l. Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the
preparation of the financial statements are as follows:
a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis in accordance with 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 IFRS 1021
{Charities SORP {FRS 1021}, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS
1021.
The Parish meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially
recognised at historical cost and transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy
notels}.
b) Preparation of accounts on a going concern basis
The Parish generally meets its day to day working capital requirements from its annual income. The Trustees have
obtained and reviewed cash flow forecasts for the coming year and based on these are satisfied that the Parish
has resources to provide a reasonable expectation that it can continue to meet its financial obligations as they fall
due for the foreseeable future. Therefore, these financial statements have been prepared on a going concern
basis.
c) Income
Plate Collections and Weekly Envelopes are accounted for on a cash receipts basis as the amount is collected.
Income arising from the rental of Parish Halls to third parties is recognised when the parish has entitlement to the
funds, any performance condition5 attached to the income have been met, it Is probable that the income will be
received, and the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from government and other grants, whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grant5, is recognised when the
charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is
probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
Legacies are included within Income under either unrestricted or restricted funds according to the terms under
which the donation is made and when the amount can be quantified with reasonable certainty. Donations and
gifts in kind are brought into the accounts at their fair value to the Parish.
d) Expenditure
Expenditure 15 recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is
probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 (continued)
l. Accounting policies (continued}
e) Tangible assets
The assets of the Parish comprise..
Church Building and Grounds
Parish Halls
Rectory
Curatage
The Church Building and Grounds are deemed to be Heritage assets as defined by the Charities SORP IFRS1021.
These Heritage assets are not included on the balance sheet as information on the cost orvaluation is not available
and such information cannot be obtained at a cost commensurate with the benefit to the users ol the accounts
and to the parish.
The Parish Halls were built in 1939 & 1971. There are no reliable records of the cost of this construction/
acquisition and va luation approach for such a building lacks sufficient reliability. As a result, this building is not
recognised in the parish balance sheet.
The Rectory & Curatage are recognised at market valuation being the estimated fair value of the property at
01.02.2017. No depreciation has been provided on the properties as the current estimated residual value is not
less than its carrying value and the remaining useful life currently exceeds 50 years.
Fixtures and Fittings are recognised at cost and are depreciated on a straight-line basis at a rate of 15% per annum.
The assets, residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted, if appropriate, at the end of each reporting
period. The effect of any change is accounted for prospectively.
The minimum threshold of c05t for an item to be capitalised as a fixed asset 15 £1,000.
Tangible assets are derecognised on disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected. On disposal, the
difference between the new disposal proceeds and the carrying amount is recognised in the statement of financial
activities and included in 'Other operating IIOsses)/gains'.
f) Investments
Fixed asset investments comprising investment properties, investments in equities 3nd investment in RCB/CIT Unit
Trusts are initially recorded at cost and are then subsequently stated at fair value at each balance sheet date.
Inve5tment5 in unquoted investments are recorded at cost and are assessed annually for impairment. Unrealised
gains and losses represent the difference between the fair value at the beginning and end of the financial year or,
if purchased in the year, the difference between cost and fair value at the end of the year. Realised gain5 and
losses represent the difference between the proceeds on disposal and the fair value at the start of the year or cost
if purchased in the year. Both realised and unrealised gains and1055es in investments are reported within "Net
Gains / ILosses1 on Investments" within the Statement of Financial Activities.
g) Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, Other short-term highly liquid
investments with original maturitier of three months or le55 and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31. December 2023 (continued)
l. Accounting policies (continued)
h) Financial instruments
The Parish only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic fi'nancial instruments.
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction price and subsequently measured at their
settlement value.
l) Funds
Funds are classified as either restricted funds or unrestricted funds, defined as follows.
Restricted funds are fund5 subject to specific requirements as to their use which may be declared by the donor or
with their authority or created through legal processes, but still within the wider objects of the Parish.
Endowment funds are funds which have been given on the condition that the original capital sum is not reduced,
but the income there from is used for the purpose defined in accordance with the objects of the Parish.
Unrestricted funds are expendable at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. If
parts of the unrestricted funds are earmarked at the discretion of the Trustees for a particular purpose, they are
designated as a separate fund. This designation has an administrative purpose only and does not legally restrict
the Trustees, discretion to apply the fund.
2. Critical accounting judgements and estimation uncertainty
Estimates and judgments made in the process of preparing the financial statements are continually evaluated
and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are
believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The Trustees do not consider that there are any critical
judgments made in applying the Parish's accounting policies or that there are any critical accounting estimate5
or assumptions which may have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to carrying amounts of assets
and liabilities within the next financial year.
3. Donations and legacies
Unrestricted Restricted This year
142.040
142.040
3,810
3,810
31,017
33,227
3,887
39,076
222,040
Last Year
141,725
3,435
33,193
3,024
118,318
299.698
FWO
Plate Collectlons
Tax Recovered on Donations
Speclal Appeals
Other
2,210
3,887
13,887
19,984
25,189
202.056

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31" December 2023 (continued)
4. Income from Charitable Activities
Unre$tri¢tod Restricted This year
3,899
2,640
6.539
2,406
548
Last Year
Special Fund Raising
Organisations
Publications
10
2,406
548
1,187
646
Weddings & Funerals
250
6,853
2,640
9,493
1,993
5. Investments
Unrestricted Restricted This year
Last Year
Bank Interest
Dividends Received
960
2.015
2,975
960
2.015
2,975
539
2.881
3.420
6. Other Income
Unrestricted Restricted This year
Last Year
Other
26.600
26.600
3,311
26,600
26,600
3.311

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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 (continued)
Analysis of Expenditure
Unrestricted Restricted This Year Last Year
Raislng Funds
Fundraising costs
Office Costs
222
222
3,752
3,752
3,746
Publications
536
536
556
Bank Fees
Other
337
3,316
7,941
80
6,438
6,740
417
9,754
14,681
1,385
10,019
15,706
Charitable Activities
Wages and Salaries
Diocesan Assessment
Church Running Costs
Church Renovation Project
Hall Costs
Grounds
Rectory & Curatage Costs
Rates
Parish Organisation Costs
Children & Young People
Charitable Donations
134,404
14,364
10.343
217,682
10,345
1.176
990
2,429
2,047
361
134,404
14,364
10,343
217.682
10,345
1.176
990
2,429
2,047
361
119,735
14,304
5,942
12,061
2,724
1,274
3,256
2,327
670
1,907
41,655
43,562
34,262
Administration Cost5
11,909
11,909
7,987
Depreciation
17,906
17,906
17,906
425,863
41,655
467,518
222.448
Total Expenditure
433,804
48,395
482,199
238,154
Gain /(Loss) on Investment Assets
Thi5 Year
Last Year
Realised gains I Ilossesl on investments
2,836
{8,6591
2,836
{8,659)
Taxation
St Finnian's Cregagh is recognised as a charity for the purposes of applicable taxation legislation and is therefore
not subject to taxation on its charitable activities.
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31" December 2023 (continued)
10. Analysis of staff costs. trustee remuneration and expenses. and the cost of key management
personnel
2023
134,404
2022
119,735
Salaries & Wages
The average number of employees during the year, calculated based on a head count, was as follows..
2023
2022
Ministerial
support
Administration
Music staff
Total
There are no employees in receipt of employment benefits in excess of £60,000.
Key Management and Trustees
Key management are deemed to comprise the Trustees. The parish paid expenses of £1580 relating the running
Costs of the Rectory {maintenance) which is occupied by the Rector and £749 relating to the Curatage. Two
Trustees- the Rector & the Curate received remuneration during the year.
For the year 2023 the values implemented by the Select Vestry of St Finnian's Parish Church, Cregagh were:
Rector Curate
39,758 26,272
7,000 6,800
800
340
3.051 2.364
4,451 3,108
55,060 38,884
Stipend
Locomotory Expenses
Expense of Office Allowance
Employee Pension Contribution5
Employee National Insurance
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31, December 2023 (continuedl
In 2023 six Trustees received reimbursement for expenses incurred on behalf of the Parish.
Who
Role
Description
Coronation Booklets
Amount
Canon JDM Pierce
Trustee
686
Reverend Andy Hay
Jim Haughey
Karen Gately
Trevor Smyth
Geoff Harman
Trustee
Reid Street, Hedge Project & Quiz Night
Maintenance consumables
3,653
1,267
267
Trustee
Trustee
Maintenance consumables & Messy Church
Ukraine Project
Maintenance consumables
Trustee
559
Trustee
92
One trustee had a personal interest in a contract entered into by the charity during the year, this being a rental
agreement for a property in Reid Street, Belfast.
11. Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures,
fittings
and equipment
Buildings
Total
Cost
At l January 2023
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December
2023
590,000
119,373
709,373
590.000
119,373
709,373
Depreciation
At l January 2023
Depreciation
Disposals
At 31 December
2023
76,730
17,906
76,730
17,906
94.636
94.636
Net book value:
At 31 December
2023
At 31 December
2022
590,000
24,737
614,737
590,000
42,643
632,643

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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 {continued)
12. Investments
Non-Listed
Investments
Balance at beginning of the year
Additions during the year
Disposals during the year
Fair Value gain / Ilossl on investments
Balance at end of the year
61,199
2.836
64,035
Analysis of Investments
Investments in Col Trustees
64,035
Other Listed Investments
Other unlisted investments
64,035
13. Debtors
This Year
7,860
Last Year
HMRCGiftAid
I nsurance
Prepayment
Rates Prepayment
Sundry Debtor5
16,013
4,264
3,577
805
527
1,423
14,352
20,117
14. Creditors Amounts Due within l Year
This Year
Last Year
450
Allocations
450
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 (continued)
15. Analysis of Net Assets Among Funds
Unrestricted
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
590,000
Funds
Total
Fixed Assets
Investments
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
Net assets at 31st December 2023
24,737
614,737
64,035
95,156
64,035
7,584
83,815
3,757
71,619
108.552
593.757
773.928
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 (continued)
Pur
ose of Restricted Funds
PRP- The fund records the Property owned by the Parish but vested in the Representative Church Bodv
{RCB} and is restricted as permission must be sought from both the RCB and the Diocese of Down and
Dromore prior to disposal of and use of the resources for other purposes.
ASC- Allocations & Special Collections - Used for any special collection and for distribution of parish
allocations.
FOL- Fields of Life - Used to support work in East Africa such as school building, school support and
hospital support.
SPR- Used for Special Projects and to ensure that funds which will be depreciated are not understood as
available to spend.
Unrestricted Funds
General - General Fund- for Eeneral running of the parish
BCF- Building & Contingency Fund- a repository for funds raised towards major projects and for
general contingency.
LOC- Local Outreach - To be used for Outreach within local community.
RFU - Response Fund In years when allocations cannot be fully distributed used as a holding fund for
use in situations including but not limited to emergency appeals.
DMF- Dynes Memorial Fund - To be used for Bibles and Notes for Young People
REC- Rector's Discretionary Fund - Funds given to Rector to be used at his discretion alone.
YCN - Youth Council - A generic fund used to receive grants from organisations such as Education
authority for use to support children's and youth work
17. Collection for Third Parties
This Year
Last Year
Christian Aid
65
The Lepr05y Mission INI)
Bishops, Appeal
97
3,887
3,887
2,258
2,420
The amounts above have been included in total income for the year under Special Appeals and in total
expenditure for the year under Expenditure on Charitable Activities.
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