ST BARTHOLOMEW'S PARISH CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Registered with the Charity Commission: NIC101979 ST BARTHOLOMEW'S PARISH CHURCH, STRANMILLIS RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONTENTS INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, REPORT PAGE STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 6 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS7 Note 1- Transactions with related parties 7 **ST BARTHOLOMEW'S PARISH CHURCH, STRANMILLIS RECEIPTS ANO PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024** ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REPORT** 1 report to the Select Vestry on my examination of the financia! statements of St Bartholomew's Parish Church, Stranmillis (the Charity) for the year ended 31 December 2024. ## **Respective responsibilities and basis of report** As the Select Vestry you are responsible far the preparation of the financia! statements and you haveconsidered the audit requirement of Section 65(3) of the Charities Act (NI) 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 lreland) 2008; - follow the procedures laid down in the general Oirections given by the Charity Commission forNorthern lreland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; - . - state whether particular matters have come to my attention ## **lndependent examiner's statement** 1 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 lreland 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. lt 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 financia! 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 principies of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financia! Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of lreland. 4. That there is further information needed far a proper understanding of the accounts to bereached. ## **lndependent Examiner's statement** 1 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 far Northern lreland,I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. ## Myles McKeown CMIIA McKeown Consultancy Ltd **Date: 25 March 2025** 3 ST BARTHOLOMEW'S PARISH CHURCH, STRANMILLIS RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS Unrestricted Endowment Total Funds Funds 2024 Unrestricted Endowment Total Funds Funds 2023 ecei Recei ts Freewill Offering 70,741 70,741 65,787 65,787 Giftaid recovery 14,102 14,102 11,702 11,702 Donation from BartPlayers 1,500 1,500 4,500 4,500 Donations & Inmemoriarn 8,220 8,220 4,270 4,270 Scout donations 400 400 400 400 Income from hall 2,220 2,220 300 300 Legacy 5,000 5,000 Social & Fundraising events 8,326 8,326 3,667 3,667 Other income 150 150 Organ Appeal 10 10 5,715 5.715 Rep Church Body 584 584 972 972 Bishop's Appeal 385 385 Bank Interest 240 240 Investments Income 106,343 106,343 102,848 102,848 Payments Salaries and Honoraria 56,090 56,090 58,757 58,757 Upkeep of premises 21,044 21,044 20,577 20,577 Resources and printing 1,126 1,126 2,657 2,657 ST BARTHOLOMEW'S PARISH CHURCH, STRANMILLIS RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Diocesan Assessment 10,242 10,242 10,914 10,914 Sunday School and Youth Group 413 413 320 320 Events and activities 81 81 Charitable donations 385 385 Bank fees 312 312 288 288 Governance 350 350 750 750 Repayment of Boiler Loan 5,000 5,000 Loan account 94,658 94,658 94,648 94,648 Net receiptsl(paymentSi 11,685 8,200 Gain (Deficit) for theyear 11,685 8,200 Reconciliation Bank at 31.12.23 31,307 Bank at 31.12.22 23,107 Gain (deficit) for year 11,685 Gain (deficit) for year 8,200 Bank at 31.12.24 42,992 Bank at 31.12.23 31,307 ST BARTHOLOMEW'S PARISH CHURCH, STRANMILLIS RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 2024 2023 Buildings and contents Church and contents 3,747,086 3,747.086 Hall and contents 1,405,156 1,405,156 Rectory 281,029 281,029 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 7,904 13,940 32.988 15,267 Current account No. 2 2,100 2,100 42.992 31,307 Other Assets National Savings and investments Endowments invested with the Church of Ireland Trustees 1,150 1.150 34.824 34.824 Endowments invested with the RCB 1,659 1,659 Gift aid to be reclaimed 12,500 12500 50,133 50.133 Liabilities HMRC payroll deductions Boiler loans 550 550 10,000 15,000 10.550 15,550 Approved by the Select Vestry on 25th March 2025 and signed on their behalf by: Rev Canon TK 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 2024 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 during the year. One repayment (£5,000) in respect of these loans was made during this financial year. Note 2- Events after the reporting period No material matters for disclosure. Note 3 - Direct Charitable Donations Charitable Donations (2024): South Belfast Foodbank £270.00 USPCA £238.00 Royal Irish Regiment Benevolent Fund £246.45 Total £754.45