Willowfield Parlsh Church Tru5tees' Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 The trustees present the annual report and accounts for Willowfield Parish Church for the year ended 31 December 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI "Accounting and Reporting by Charitie< {FRS 1021 in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the financial statements and applicable accounting standards. Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practlce applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021, the charit15 governing document, the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2013, The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practi. Reference and admlnlstratlve detalls Charity Name: Willowfield Parish Church Charity Registration Number: NIC101980 Contact Address: Willowfield Parish Church Office. 330-332 Woodstock Road, Belfast, BT6 9DP Independent Examiner: Michael Mccarter FCA. GMCG Chartered Accountants, 17 Mandeville Street, Portadown. County Armagh. BT62 3PB Bankers.. Danske Bank, Donegall Square West, Belfast, BTI 6JS Trustees of the Charlty The members of the select vestry and all Principal Office Bearers can act as trustees for the purposes of charity law. The trustees who have served during the year and since the year end are as follows: Rev Clive Atkinson (Rector) Andrea Lowry Dawn Mayes Keith Mcmaw Gavin Patterson lain Lyons Elizabeth Down Alex Mateer (resigned 17, April 20241 Tirnothy Cairns Kyle Flanigan (resigned 17, April 2024} David Woods Aliyah Quinn (resigned 31, August 20231 Jonathan Cousins Brian Mayes Jonathan Ralney (Appolnted 17, April 20241 Andrew Wallace (Appointed 26th April 2023) Arthur Blair (Appointed 26th April 20231 Francis Khamanra (Appointed 26th April 2023} th John Moore IAppointed 17 April 2024) Ben-juhah Simpson IAppointed 17, April 2024) Jenny Hall (Appointed 17" April 20241
Wlllowfield Parish Church Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 Icontlnued) Oblectlve5 and Artivitles The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion. The principal function of Willowfield Parish is to support the advancement of the Christian rellgion by promotlng, through the work of Willowfield Parish the whole mission of the Church. pastoral, evangelistic. soclal and ecumenlcal. 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 Christlanity. As a result of activity in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion, Willowfield 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 Willowfield Parish. Compllance wlth Public Beneflt The Parish has given careful consideratlon to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities entered into during the year have helped to achieve the Parish's objectives and activities, as well as providing public benefit. Achievements, Performance and Public Beneflt 2023 was a year in which we sought to continue to build generating momentum throughout our weekly prograrnmes, enabling us to setve the local community as well as our congregation. We offered the occasional pastoral services such as baptisms, thanksgivings, weddings and funerals, celebrating the major festivals of Easter and Christmas as well. Outreach We were able to offer a full programme ofyouth and children programmes. We were able to open the doors of the Church Hall to the wider communilythrough eventssuch as Open House. an opportunityfor anyone and everyoneto drop in, have something to eat and chat to staff and other users. We were able to support local families through our Family Support Team and through programmes deliberated design to meet the needs of both children and teenager5. The Alpha Course was offered durlng both the Autumn and Winter months in the Church and Door to Door work along local streets returned. Servlce Our staff and team of volunteers have shown again they are commltted to living and serving our local community and meeting local needs. Our Food 8ank has provided food and vouchers for heating and lighting to many within the local community. Prayer ministry for people with physical. mental, emotional and Spiritual needs was gradually introduced on Sunday5. Pastoral visiting became possible again with the opportunity to visit Care Homes, Hospitals as well as people in their homes.
Wlllowfield Parish Church Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 {contlnued) D15cipleship At the heart of Willowfield lies the call to help people live out their frdith in the cut and thrust of everyday lives. Sunday services, midweek Life Groups and one to one catch ups are a significant part of this calling. Flnanclal Revlew During the year ended 31 December 2023, total expenditure of £496.536 exceeded total income of£484,932 by £11.604. The net expenditure before transfers and gains / 1055es on investments is £11,938 lower than in the year ended 31 December 2022. There was a decrease of £5,284 in income from donations and other trading activities and a decrease of £17,222 in charitable expenditure. Reserves pollcy The trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or Invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charlty are needed to meet the working capital requirements of the charity and to enable the charlty to effectlvely manage any unforeseen risk or financial difficulties. At 31 December 2023. the balance of unrestricted funds is £36,37212022- £54.0611, the balance of restricted funds is £1,543,72412022: £1,537,639) and the balance of endowment funds is £117,76912022'. £117,301). The trustees are satisfied that the level of reserves is sufficient to continue the current activities of the charity in the event of a significant shortfall in income levels. The trustees will continue to review the reserves policy to ensure that the policy reflects the needs of the charity In a changing environment. Plans for future period5 We will continue to serve the local community around us, particularly through the use of the re-developed church halls. The church halls give us the resources and opportunity to reach those who are most in need within East Belfast. We will continue our wide range of outreach programmes, including Alpha, pub ministry. door to door work, healing on the streets, men's and women's ministries. We will continue to priorltise our children's and youth work. providing age-appropriate programmes that foster spiritual growth and community engagement. Moreover, alongside our community focus we will continue to reach out to those in need across the world. We plan to continue helping both financially, but also by sending people to countries like Cambodia and Mexico. Also, to give our church community the opportunity to grow together, we will continue our programme of Paiish Weekends every two years. with the next taking place in 2024. 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 end 31 December 2023 can be signed off as a going concern. Strutture, Governance and Management Governing Document and Constltutlon of the Chority Chapter111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland governs Parishes and Parochial Organi5ation. The Select Vestry members and Prlncipal Office Bearers can act as the Charity Trustees. Recruitment und Appointment of Select Vestry All members of the Church of Ireland who are over the 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 parlsh, allowing them to attend and vote at meetings of the general vestry and to Stand for election to the select vestry.
Wlllowfleld Parlsh Church Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 Icontlnued) Structure, Governance and Management {continuedl Recruitment andAppointment oASelect Vestry (continued) Meetings of the general vestry are held at least once a year. The Select Vestry is elected as part of this General Vestrv meetlng. 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 Ilmit on the number of terms which may be served. Poy and remuneratlon Acting in his role as Rectof of Willowfield Parish Church, the Rev Clive Atkinson received a Stipend and office and locomotory allowance in accordance with figures approved by the General Synod of the Church of Ireland. Acting in the role as Curate of Willowfield Parish Church. Mrs E M Pentland receives a stipend and office and locomotory allowance in accordance with figures approved by the General Synod of the Church of Ireland. Both these have been detailed in note 10 in the Notes to the financlal statements. No other charity trustees receive any remuneration from Willowfield Parish Church. Organlsatlonul Structure The Select vestry 15 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 {"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 member5 are responsible for maklng 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 or the churchwardens. Related party Willowfield Parish Community Association, a charitable company reglstered in Northern Iieland (charity number.. NIC 103336 and company registration number N10628081 is a related party of the charlty as Reverend Clive Atklnson acts as trustee for both charlties. Statement of Trustees, Responsibillties The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards {United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in the Northern Ireland requires the trustees to prepare financial 5tatement5 for each financial year whlch glve a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to.. select suitable accountinE policies and then apply them consistently,. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 IFRS 1021- make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.. state whether applicable accounting standard5 have been followed, subject to any material departures disc105ed and explalned in the financlal statements- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basls unless it is inapproprlate to presume that the Parish wlll continue as a golng concern.
Wlllowfield Parlsh Churth TTUStee5' Annu¥l R¢wtfOf the¥t4rended 31 Decenthr 20231wntlnuedl st•ttmeftt ol frustes' RésponslbJHtl•s l¢ontknued) The t¥ustees afe iesponsible for keepinB woperaccour¢tlng records thatd15cIose with reasonable accuracyat time the financial p0511ion of the Parish and enable Ihem to ensure Ihat the financial statements Com¥ with the Charites Act INorthem Irdtndl 2008, the CharltylAttounts and Reports) Regulations INorthern Ifelandl 2015 and the piovisions of the Constiwtton of the Church of Ireland. They ale also resporsible for saf4uar&ng the assets of the Parish and hence lor tsklng reasonable steps for the pre¥tion ar detectlon of fraud and other Irregularit. The trustees are responsible for the maintertante and integrity of charity and financial informaiion included on the ¢harity's webslte. LeBislatlon In the United Xlngdom grni ts preparatitxE and dtssemlnation of fina51 statements may dllfer from leRislation in otherlur15rficlions. Statement as to dlsd05Ufeto our Indepen¢tentEx•mlMr In $0 far asthe trusteès are aWaTe atthe timing of apprlour1wust¥ annual POrt. there is relevant Informatlon for thtt indepeftdent wminer of whlch the thariiV5 independent examiner 15 vnaware.. and the trustees hève tsken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themsdves aware of any WeVant informatlon aftd toestablish ihètthe charivs lependent exarrllner is aware of that informaliorL Signeil on behalf of iheTvustees: Rèvd Cllve Atklns¢ Trustee nathan Rainev Trustee Dète: 31 /1./io Ll