The Church Of Ireland
Holy Trinity Church
Woodburn
Carrickfergus
Financial report for the period ended
31st December 2023
Prepared by Drew Buchanan MBE
Hon. Church Treasurer
"The one who gives sparingly ￿￿11 also reap sparingly. and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
Each of you must give as you have made up your mind. not reluctsntly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundan￿, so that by always having enough of everything,
you may share abUndan￿Y in every good work"
2 Corinthians 9 . 6 -8
HOLY TRINITY
CHURCH
www.hol
trini
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HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, Report
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
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HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Charity Name
Holy Trinitylconnorlchurch of Ireland
Charity Number
NIC102642
Contact
Mr Drew Buchanan MBE
11 Glenburn Manor
Carrickfergus
BT38 7TX
Trustees
Mr Drew Buchanan MBE
Mrs Karen Buchanan
Mrs Joan Cummings
Mrs Mariory Edgar MSC, BSC
Mrs Karen Hambleton
Mr Richard Hambleton
Mrs Louise Hanley
Mrs Donna Harrison
Rev Alan Mc Cann
Mr Kel Mc Dermott
Mrs Sharon Mc Neill
Mrs Alison Moffett
Mrs Fiona Shasko
Mr Fred Shasko
Mr Terry Shimmon
Mr Victor Wootton
Mrs Elaine Wright
Office Bearers
Clergy
Church Secretary
Church Treasurer
Church Warden - Clergy
Church Warden - People
Rev. Dr. T.A.G Mccann
Mrs Marjory Edgar MSC, BSC
Mr Drew Buchanan MBE
Mr Richard Hambleton
Mrs Karen Hambleton
Independent Examiner
Michael Jonathan Crooks FCA
Falconer Stewart
248 - 266 Upper Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT4 3EU
Bankers
Danske Bank
18 Ballymoney Road
Ballymena
BT43 5BY
FALCONER ST1I%4R

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The trustees present their report and the independently examined financial statements for
Holy Trinity Church Woodburn for the year ended 31 st De￿rnber 2023.
Financial Review
The downward trend in giving from 2022 continued in 2023 with income down 3.8 % and the
budget for 2024 is working on the assumption income will be down a further 30A.
The rise in expenditure during 2023 of over 5.8 % is expected to redu￿ slighlty in 2024 but
the gap between income and expenditure is increasing. This gap was filled in 2023 by using
our reserves.
General Account
There were sixty eight sets of envelopes issued during 2023, down five on the previous
year. We also have seventy six people contributing by standing order, up one on the
previous year.
Freewill offering is down by £2,980 on last year: a decrease of 3.70
The plate collection was £1,091 showing a significant increase from the £68 in 2022.
Gift Aid
We claimed Gift Aid on ninety seven eligible Freewill Offering ContributionslDonations,
(up four on previous year).
We received £26,215 up from £24,439 in the previous year. Of this amount £17,816 was
allocated to the General Account , £5,146 to the Building Fund and £3,252 to the Number 2
Account.
Building Fund
There were sixty eight sets of envelopes issued during 2023 with twenty five being used, up
one on previous year. We also have foty people contributy'ng by standing order, down one
on last year.
Income is down £621. a 2.10h decrease on last year.
We still owe the bank £22,811 at 31 st December 2023. This amount will be paid off in
December 2024.
We have renamed this fund as Building (the Kingdom) Fund and the Vestry would ask that
you continue donating as previously.
Harvest Appeal
Our appeal during 2023 was designated for the refurbishment of the toilets, We re￿iVed
total of £3,203 and we thank those who contributed.
Restricted Funds
The slect vestry donated £10,000 towards a girls, domiitory at Aluka Secondary School in
Zombo District in North East Uganda. The 2017 Church Uganda team had raised over
£50,000 for their trip and £10,000 had been sitting in the church accounts ever Sin￿ as
it was not required during the hvo week trip.
We continue to support fifteen children in the Abura Primary School in Uganda by paying
Fields of Life to help them with their education.
We donated £10,750 to various charities as outlined in the accounts.
FALCONtR STEWARI

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 (CONTINUED)
So what does 2024 have in store for us?
2024 will be a difficult year and everyone needs to pray and reflect on their givings. Rising
costs not only with oil and electricity but also with wages and other expenses. The budget
shows a deficit of £14,000 and so we need to do things
1. Reduce Expenditure.
2. Increase Giving.
Finally
As treasurer I would like everyone claiming membership of the Church to contribute a
recorded amount, you can see the £0 donations on the income sheet, and therefore I would
encourage as many as possible to donate directly into the bank by standing order.
Our vision of working in the community with Store House, Baby Bank, Food Bank and around
the world with Fields of Life, Crosslinks, SAMS, Samaritan's Purse and Stand by Me could
not happen without your support and for that I thank you.
I want to thank everyone for their donations during 2023 and remember God is at work
in our Church, in our Community and around the world. Jesus is building his Church and he
is calling us in Holy Trinity to participate in his work.
Contingent Liability
Holy Trinity is subject to litigation in respect of a safeguarding matter. The outcorne of this
litigation is uncertain at present and therefore no provision has been made in the accounts
for same.
Independent Examiner
The independent examiner Michael Jonathan Crooks of Falconer Stewart, has indicated his
willingness to continue in office and a resolution conceming his re-appointment will be
proposed at the Annual General Meeting.
Financial Statements
The financial statements We￿ approved by the trustees on 16th October 2024.
Mrs Maoory Edgar MSC, BSC
Trustee
Dated: 12th January 2024
r4LCONER STE'A'AR

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year.
Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance
with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting
Standards and applicable law). Under company law the trustees must not approve the
financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs and of the surplus or deficit of the charitsble organisation for that year.
In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
select suitsble accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis, unless it is
presume that the organisation will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to
show and explain the organisation's transacts'ons and disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of the organisation and to enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the organisation and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
A., CONER ITEWAR--

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out
on pages 6 to 8.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Trustees consider that
an audit is not required for this year under 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008
and that an independent examination is needed. The charity's gross income did not ex￿ed
£250,000 and l am qualified to undertake the examination being a qualified Chartered
Accountant.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is
eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to=
(i) examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act.,
(li) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charities
Commission under section '65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; and
(iii) to stste whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examinerfs report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the
Charities Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by
the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes
consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations
from you as Trustees Con￿rning any such matters. The prO￿dureS undertaken do not provide
all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as
to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters
set out in the next ststement.
Independent examinerfs statement
In connection with my examination, no other matter except that referred to in the previous
paragraph has come to my attention..
(a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the
requirements..
(i) to keep accounting records in accordan￿ with section 63 of the Charits'es Act" and
(li) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounts'ng records, comply with
the accounting requirements of the Charities Act and with the methods and
principles of the Statement of Recommended Practi￿. Accounting and Reporting
by Charities.
have not been met or
FALCONfrk 5" &I%4R"

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
(CONTINUED)
(b) to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding
of the accounts to be reached.
Michael J Crooks
Chartered Accountant
Falconer Stewart
248-266 Upper Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT4 3EU
Dated: 12th January 2024

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITrES INCLUDING INCOIAE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Yèar Ended Year Ended
31 December 31 December
2023
2023
Year Ended Year Ended
31 December 31 December
2022
2022
Note
INCOMING RESOURCES
Unre5tncted General Fund
Restrided Building Fund
Restncted General Fund
1C6.644
28.673
23.247
103.742
31.829
Totsl irKoming rescxjrces
158.564
164.865
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Management and administraion of organisaihjn
Unre5tncted Gen8r81 Cost5
R8slrided Building Costs
Restricted General Costs
103,983
7,891
39,674
107.484
8,4C6
45.078
Total Resources Expende(I
151.548
160,968
Ngt Ino)ming Reswr¢￿lEXFendrtu￿I
7.016
3.897
Fund balartss at l January 2023
1,294.805
1,290,908
Fund bal8rt8 carrièd fornya￿ ai 31 DK8mber 2023
1,301.821
1.294,805
The staternent offinarrjal activitK8S also with ts rwwirernents ts an iru¥re aThJ e￿ndrture ￿tyjnt under the
Cornpanies Act 20(￿.
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HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 310ECEMBER 2023
Year Ended
31st t)ecemlJer 2023
Y•ar Ended
31st Dte•mb•r 2022
FIXED ASSETS
Church Builojing
Rectory
1.150.Cts)
169.fYJ)
1.150.000
169,000
1.319.C(Q
1.319.000
CURRENT ASSETS
Current Ar£ount Unrestn
Building Fund Reslricte(I
General FuTh* Restrth
Buchanan Tnjst
-1.756
50,002
65.782
10.OCK)
49.374
49.353
10.C
109.632
124.028
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Loa
22,811
23.107
22.811
23,107
NET CURRENT ASSETSILIABILITfES
86.821
11)0,921
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
1.405.821
1,419,921
LONG TERM LIA81UmES
Loan
21.116
21.116
1,405.821
1.398.805
FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds
Building Fund ReStr￿d
General Fur¥J Unr8strict8d
1.019.074
223.393
59,354
1.016.413
202.611
75.781
1.301.821
1.294.805
Revaluatw Reserve
104.f￿7
104,(KIO
ACCUMULATED FUNDS
1.405.821
1.398.805
Thg Trustees ackncA¥ledge thw"r ￿k￿l￿￿"1￿*S for ensumJ Ihat the th8nl8trle ryganisaticfft keeps aCU￿￿tIr￿4
records which comply w￿t￿ ￿on 386 of the Aci and for Fyepanng 8rrnunts give a true and fair view
of the stale of affairs of the Chantab￿ organisat￿M as at the end ol the finaroal year and of rts Irv)Jning rosc￿rt*S
and application of ￿SourCes, induding rts Ir￿rne and ex1wdrtu￿. ts the finamal year in accoril8rt
wth the requirements of sectK)ns 394 a￿1 395 and vthKh Ot￿Se the roqLtirwn8nts of
Companies Act 20C6 rèlabry to accounts. so far as appI￿at￿e to the organisatiNI.
These aC￿l￿ntS hava Lwn prepa￿1 In acc(￿￿￿ the SFeoal wovisions rd*"ng to smaN Iwp8ni9s
wrthin Part 15 of the Cornpanies Act 2006.
The finanaal 5taternents *pre apwov•J ty the tNstees cffi 12th January 2024
Mrs Maoory Edgar MSC, BSC
Trustee
Dated. 12th January 2024
ALCOKfR STEV4AR

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1. Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of Preparation
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention.
1.2 Incoming Resources
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable United
Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounling
practi￿}, which have been applied consistently (except as otherwise stated).
Income represents donations received vthich are brought into the accounts on
a cash basis.
1.3 Accumulated Funds
The accounts have been prepared in accordance V￿th the accounting policies set
out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charities Act 2011, Ihe
Companies Act 2006 and the Statement of Recommended Accounb"ng Practi￿,
"Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2005.
2. Taxation
No provision has been made for corporation tax as the organisation is a registered
charity.
3. Analysis of Movement of Funds
Net
Incomingloutgoing
ResOU￿e$
Balance
0110112023
Balance
3111212023
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Building Fund
Restricted General Fund
1,016,413
202,611
75,781
2,661
20,782
-16.427
1,019,074
223,393
59.354
Accumulated Funds
1.294,805
7,016
1,301,821
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HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Analysis of Income
Unrestricted General Fund
2023
2022
Freewill Offering & Standing Orders
Gift Aid
Plate Collection
Donations {Note 2)
Bank Interest
Uplift
Fellowship Café
76.611
17,816
1,091
79,591
16.665
68
159
314
4,760
450
2,765
400
¥ ji
Young at Heart
81h Carrickfergus Boys, Brigade
Diocese of Connor
Indoor Bovls
Tots
Mid & East Antrim Council
Transfer from No 2 Account
Pilales
Girls, Brigade
100
500
100
450
25
171
3.6C
100
800
1,710
250
120
750
1[￿,644
103.742
Restricted Building Fund
2023
2022
Freewill Offering & Standing Orders
Gift Aid
23,528
5.147
24,196
5,098
28.673
29.294
Restricted General Fund
2023
2022
Buchanan Trust
Mission Home & Overseas
Gift Aid
Harvest
Donations
30th Anniversary Dinner
Jubilee Aftemoon Tea
Mid & East Antrim Counol
Bowls
Badminton
Transfer from Unrestrided General FurKI
25
16,767
3.252
3.203
15
9,186
2,676
5.800
1,680
820
1.310
564
934
5.500
23,247
31.829
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HOLY TRINiff CHURCH
10.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Analysis of Expenditure
Unrestricted General Fund
2023
2022
StipendlLocomotorylPensions
Wages Musical Director & Cleaner
National Insuran￿ and Tax
Heal & Light
Church Expenses
Rectory Expenses
Missions & Charities
49.075
20.110
4.279
8.265
4.489
1,971
44.951
18.892
4.090
4.156
1.747
7,450
Ell
GF Diocese of Connor
Miscellaneous
Website
Bank Charges
Accountancy
Light
Transfer to Restricled General Fund
9.321
2,028
432
280
600
133
8.974
2.187
432
302
600
157
5,500
103,983
107.484
Restricted Building Fund
2023
2022
Church Expenses
Loan Inleresl
6.493
1.398
4,735
3,671
7.891
8,406
Restrlcted Gèneral Fund
2023
2022
Outreach
Reclory Expenses
Mission and Chartties
Holiday Bible Club Summer & October
Bowls
Christmas
Miscellaneous
Repairs
Transfer to General account
HaNest
Ardill Bequest
30th Anniversary
30th Anniversary Mugs
Jubilee Tea
Organ
14,320
8.553
10.750
5,337
21,945
8.050
450
202
35
111
414
311
3,600
122
1.121
2.591
1.339
2.618
39,674
45,078
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HOLY TRINifrf CHURCH
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
SUMMARY OF ORGANISATION ACCOUNTS
Opening
Balance 11112023
Closing
Expenditure Balance 3111212023
Income
Boys, Brigade
Boys, Brigade Charity
Fellowship Cafe
Flower Arranging
Girls, Brigade
Praise Band
Sunday Teas
Trinity Tots
Young at Heart
736
424
3,161
360
4.170
825
2.582
2,905
319
4.113
886
2.634
33
707
433
492
992
465
97
217
2.675
668
178
278
2,727
700
81
804
411
367
41
5.212
12,681
12,522
5,371
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