ST BARTHOLOMEW'S PARISH CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Registered with the Charity Commission: NIC101979
ST BARTHOLOMEW'S PARISH CHURCH, STRANMILLIS RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 CONTENTS INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, REPORT PAGE STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 7 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS8 Note 1- Transactions with related parties 8
ST BARTHOLOMEW'S PARISH CHURCH, STRANMILLIS RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, REPORT I report to the Select Vestry on my examination of the financial statements of St Bartholomew's Parish Church, Stranmillis (the Charity) for the year ended 31 December 2023. Respective responsibilities and basis of report As the Select Vestry you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and you haveconsidered the audit requirement of Section 65(3) of the Charities Act (Nl) 2008 (the Charities Act). Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not subject to audit under company law, and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008; follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission forNorthern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Independent examiner's statement 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)(b) 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: 1. The accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act. or 2. The financial statements do not accord with those records; or 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act andwith the methods and principles of the 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. 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to bereached. Independent Examiner's statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to {4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland,1 have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Myles McKeown CMIIA McKeown Consultancy Ltd Date: 20 March 2024
ST BARTHOLOMEW'S PARISH CHURCH, STRANMILLIS RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS Unrestricted Endowment Total Funds Funds 2023 Unrestricted Endowment Total Funds Funds 2022 ec V lunta Recei ts Freewill Offering 65,787 65,787 60,764 60,764 Giftaid recovery 11,702 11,702 12,332 12,332 Donation from BartPlayers 4,500 4,500 3,750 3,750 Donations & Inmemoriam 4,270 4,270 Scouts donation 400 400 Income from hall 300 300 451 451 Legacy 5,000 5,000 haritable acb"vities Social & Fundraising events 3,667 3.667 1,554 1,554 Other income 150 150 2,346 2,346 Organ Appeal 5,715 5,715 Rep Church Body 972 972 1,510 1,510 Bishop's Appeal 385 385 Inv stments Income 102,848 102,848 82,707 82,707 Payments Salaries and Honoraria 58,757 58.757 56,903 56,903 Upkeep of premises 20,577 20,577 23,411 23,411 Resources and printing 2,657 2,657 3,350 3,350
ST BARTHOLOMEW'S PARISH CHURCH, STRANMILLIS RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Diocesan Assessment 10,914 10,914 10,017 10,017 Sunday School and Youth Group 320 320 1,467 1,467 Events and activities 369 369 Charitable donations 385 385 929 929 Bank fees 288 288 193 193 Governance 750 750 Loan account 94,648 94,648 96,639 96,639
ST BARTHOLOMEW'S PARISH CHURCH, STRANMILLIS RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Net receipts/ (payments 8,200 (13,93 2) Gain (Deficit) for theyear 8,200 (13,93 2) Reconciliation Bank at 31.12.22 23,107 Bank at 31.12.21 37,039 Gain (deficit) for year 8,200 Gain (deficit) for year (13,93 2) 23,107 Bank at 31.12.23 31,307 Bank at 31.12.22
ST BARTHOLOMEW'S PARISH CHURCH, STRANMILLIS RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 2023 2022 Buildings and contents Church and contents 3,747,086 3,747,086 Hall and contents 1,405,156 281,029 1,405,156 Rectory 281,029 5,433,271 5,433,271 The above are shown at the value insured as no professional valuation has been obtained. Bank & cash balances Deposit account Current account No.1 13,940 15,267 15,160 5,847 2,100 Current account No. 2 2,100 31,307 23,107 Other Assets National Savings and investments Endowments invested with the Church of Ireland Trustees 1,150 34,824 1,659 1,132 34,824 Endowments invested with the RCB 1,659 Gift aid to be reclaimed 12,500 12,500 50,133 50,115 Liabilities HMRC payroll deductions Boiler loans 550 550 15,000 15,000 15,550 15,550 Approved by the Select Vestry on 19th March 2024 and signed on their behalf by Rev Canon K Graham MBE DL (Rector) Mrs C Dalzell (Hon Treasurer)
ST BARTHOLOMEW'S PARISH CHURCH, STRANMILLIS RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Note 1- Transactions with related parties Included within liabilities are amounts loaned to the organisation by a number of trustees for repair work carried out. No repayments in respect of these loans were made during this financial year. Note 2~ Events after the reporting period No material matters for disclosure.