Glencraig Parish Church
Statement of Financlal Activities
Year ended 31 December 2023
Unrestrrrted
Funds
20Z3
Restricted
Funds
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Note
Income and endowments from:
Donations & legacies
Charitable activities
Other income
Revaluation of assets
Investments
61,333
13.890
1,332
62,139
13,890
3,832
10,000
1,002
81,347
7,116
9,373
4a
4b
2,500
10,000
648
354
239
Total Income and endowments
76,￿9
13,954
90,863
98,075
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
110,797
5,760
116,557
112,413
Total Expenditure
110,797
5,760
116,557
112,413
Net {Expenditure)/lncome
(33.888)
8,194
125,694)
114,3381
Reconclliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
109,649
657,892
767,541
781,879
Total funds carrled forward
io
75.761
666,086
741,847
767,541
All income and expenditure derives from continuing attivities,

Glencraig Parlsh Church
Balance Sheet
As at 31 December 2023
Note
2023
2022
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets
645,000
635,000
Current Assets
Investments with RCB
Cash at bank and in hand
21,088
75,761
96,849
20,440
116.651
137,091
Credltors: amounts falling due wlthin one year
4,550
Net Current Assets
96,849
132,541
Net Assets
741,849
767,541
Charlty Funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
li
li
666,088
75,761
657,892
109.649
Total charlty funds
741,849
767,541
These financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 1110312024 and signed on
its behalf by'.-
Rev Catherine Simpson- R
ctor
Tony Gre
Treasurer
The notes on pages 11 to 17 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Glencraig Parish Church
Notes to the flnanual statements
Year ended 31 De￿rnber 2023
l. Summary of significant accountlng policies
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the
financial statements are a5 follows:
a) General Informatlon and basls of preparation
Glencraig Parish Church, is a charity and is part of the registered charity, Holywood/Glencraig/Holy
Trinity/Down & Dromore/Church Of Ireland which registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
on 21" April 2015. The address of the registered office is 6 Seahill Road. Holywood, County Down, BT18 ODA. The
nature of the charivs operations and principal artivitie5 are the advancement of religion.
Holywood/Glencralg/Holy Trinity/l)own & Dromore/Church Of Ireland, a charitable trust is constituted under a
trust deed dated 21, April 2015.
Holywood/Glencral81HolyTrinitYlDown & Dromore/Church Of Ireland constitutes a public benefit entity as defined
by FRS 102.
Statement of Com
liance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities- Statement
of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparin8 their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the
United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021, the Charities Act INorthern Ireland) 2008, The Charities (Accounts
and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from l January
2015.
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis under the historical cost convention,
modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterlin8 which 15 the
functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £1.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These
policie5 have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
b) Preparatlon of accounts on a golng concern basis
Following the revaluation of assets the deficit of £35,692 in 2023 reduced to £25,692. At year end the Parish had cash
reserves of £75,761, and restritted reserves of £21,088 held by RCB for building work. The Trustees have reviewed the
budgets for the year ahead and are satisfied that there are sufficient funds in place to ensure that the Parish can
continue its activities. The Trustees are looking into mitigation to redress the situation for the future.

Glencraig Parish Church
Notes to the flnancial statements (continued)
Year ended 31 December 2023
c} Income
Where incoming resources have related expenditure las with fundraising income) the incoming resources and related
expenditure are reported gross in the Statement of Financial Artivities.
Voluntary Income. Standing Orders, Plate Collettions and Weekly Envelopes are accounted for on a cash receipts basis as
the amount is receivable.
Income arising from the rental of Parish Halls to third parties is recognised when the parish has entitlement to the funds,
any performance conditions 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 othergrants, whether'capital, grants or'revenue, grants, is recognised when the charity has
entitlement to thefunds, 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 wlthln 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 ￿rtaIntY.
Oonation5 and gift5 in kind are brought into the accounts at their falr value to the Parish where this can be quantlfled. The
value of services provided by volunteers has not been included in these accounts.
Investment income is included when receivable.
d) Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis 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 reliablv.
Irrecoverable VAT Is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
The charity contributes to a defined contribution pension scheme on behalf of certain employees. The assets of the scheme
are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund and contributions are charged to the
Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
e) Tangible assets
The assets of the Parish comprise:_
Church Building and Grounds
Parish Hall
Rectory
Car Park
The Church Building and Grounds are deemed to be Heritage assets as defined by the Charities SORP {FRS1021. These
Heritage assets are not included on the balance sheet 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 Parish Hall is situated beside the Church building. As a result, this building is not recognised in the parish balance sheet.
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Notes to the financial statements {continued)
Year ended 31 December 2023
The Rettory is recognised at its deemed market V31ue. 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.
f) Funds
Funds are classified as either restricted funds or unrestricted funds, defined as follows.
Restricted funds are funds 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.
Unrestrirted funds are expendable at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objerts 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 fLsnd. This designation has an administrative purpose only and does not legally restrict the trustees, discretion to
apply the fund.
g) Critical accountlng Judgements and estlmatlon uncertalnty
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 crltical Judgments made in applying
the Parish's accounting policies or that there are any critical accounting estimates or assumptions which may have a
signiflcant risk of causing a material adjustment to carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial
year.
Donatlons and legacles
Unrestrlrted Restrlrted
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Weekly envelopes / FWO & collections
Tax recovered on donations
Legacies
45,9%
15,087
250
61,333
46,802
15,087
250
62,139
59,075
16,668
5,604
81,347
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Glencraig Parish Church
Notes to the financlal statements (continued)
Year ended 31 December 2023
Charitable actlvltles
Unrestrlrted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Fundraising
Lunches & catering
Lenten & Harvest challenge
Parish organisations
4,149
4.149
6,858
8,255
1,486
13,890
8,255
1,486
13,890
258
7,116
4a Other income
Unrestrlcted
Funds
2023
Restricted
Funds
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Board of Education
RCB grants
TBF Thompson grant
1,332
1,332
2,663
4,210
2,500
9,373
2,500
2,500
3,832
1,332
4b Revaluation of a55ets
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Car Park
10,000
10,000
5. Investment intome
Unrestricted
Fund5
2023
Restricted
Funds
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Bank interest
Other interest- RCB
Dividend income
221
221
648
133
1,002
648
iio
129
239
133
354
648
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Glencraig Parish Church
Notes to the flnancial statements (continued)
Year ended 31 December 2023
6. Analysis of Expenditure
Unrestrlcted
Funds
2023
Restricted
Funds
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Charitable Activities
Clergy Stipend & salaries
Diocesan assessment
Vicarage expenses
Heat, light & insurance
Church repairs & maintenance
Car park fence
Hall expenses
Coronavirus expenses
Ministry expenses
Administration expenses
Independent examiner's fee
Other accountancy fees
Other professional expenses
Bank fees & interest
Sundry expenses
Chaf Itable donations
Garden of remembrance expenses
Lunche5 & catering
Parish organisation expenses
68,155
11,892
2,500
70,655
11,892
58869
11016
1956
8982
5594
3230
1922
715
897
6737
792
276
900
357
1876
7526
400
213
155
9,581
9,581
4,800
1,688
1,688
705
6,714
816
820
862
363
1,359
500
705
6,714
816
820
862
363
3,811
1,308
2,452
519
17
519
17
Total expendlture
110,797
5,760
116,557
112,413
Taxation
Glencraig Parish Church is recognised as a charity for the purposes of applicable taxation legislation and is therefore
not subjett to taxation on its charitable activities.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Year ended 31 December 2023
Analysis of staff costs, trustee remuneratlon and expenses. and the cost of key management personnel
2023
2022
Stipend and salaries
67,402
50,857
Total
70.655
50,857
The average number of employees during the year, calculated on the basis of a head count. was as follows:
2023
Number
2022
Number
Ministerial staff
Outreach Worker
There are no employees in receipt of employee benefits in excess of £60,000
Key Manogement and Trustees
Key management are deemed to comprise the Trustees.
No trustee or a person related to a trustee had any personal interest in any contrart or transaction entered into by the
charity during the year.
Tanglble flxed assets
Office
Equipment
Bulldin8S
Car Park
Total
Cost
At l January 2023
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December 2023
635,C(JO
635,000
10,000
10,000
635,(KKI
10,000
645,000
The cost of the rectory and the related grounds are stated at its deemed market value.
The cost of the car park is Stated at its deemed market value.
As noted in the accoLsntinE policies, the Church building and Parish Hall are deemed to be heritage assets and have not
been included in the balance sheet total.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Year ended 31 December 2023
10. Analysls of Net Assets Among Funds
General
Restrirted
Total
Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Net a55ets at 31 December 2023
645,000
21,088
666,088
645,000
96,849
741,849
75.761
75,761
11 Funds movement
l January
2023
31 December
2023
Income
Expendlture
Transfers
General fund
Building fund
Ministry & mission fund
Total unrestricted funds
45,027
26,035
38.587
109,649
76,910
1101,145)
20,792
26,035
28,934
75,761
19.653
{110,798
76,910
General
RCB- Mind Matter5
Ministry & mission fund
Property fund
Monies held with RCB
Total restricted funds
300
2,152
806
111061
12.1521
12.5001
2,500
10,000
648
13,954
635,000
20,440
657,892
645,000
21,088
666,088
15,758)
Total funds
767,541
90,864
1116.556)
741,849
l January
2022
31 December
2022
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
General fund
8uildingfund
Ministry & mission fund
Total unrestricted funds
63,309
23,240
40,000
126,549
85,241
6,025
1103,7031
13,2301
11,4131
(108,346)
45,027
26,035
38,587
109,649
91,446
General
RCB- Mind Matters
Ministry & mission fund
Property fund
Monies held with RCB
1,519
2,5(KJ
2,5C(J
(1,2191
1348)
12,500)
3C
2,152
635,000
20,330
635,000
20,440
657,892
iio
Total restricted funds
655,330
6,629
(4,067)
Total funds
781,879
98,075
(112,413)
767,541
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