GLYNN & RALOO PARISH CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 MBS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 3 HIGH STREET LARNE BT40 1JN GLYNN AND RALOO PARISH CHURCH INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS. REPORT TO THE SELECT VESTRY YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 We report on the following Receipls and Payments accounts {altached} of Glynn and Raloo Parish Church for the year ended 31st December 2023.. Currenl Account Building Fund Account Sl John's Graveyard Account Sl Columba's Current Account St Columba's Graveyard Account Respèctive responsibilities of the Select Vestry and examiners The charily's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the Receipts and Payments accounts The church's select vestry consider that an audit is not required for Ihis year and that an independent examinalion is needed. It is our responsibility to.. examine Ihe Receipts and Payments accounts to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission and to state whether particular matters have come to our attention Basis of independent examiners, report Our examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the Receipts and Payments accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiners. statement In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention-. (11 which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. a) to keep accounting records., and b) to prepare Receipts and Payments accounts which accord with the accounling records and comply with the accounting requirements have not been met., {2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding ofthe Receipts and Payments accounts to be reached. MBS Chartered Accountants 3 High Slreet LARNE BT40 1JN 15 February 2024 GLYNN AND RALOO PARISH CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 RECEIPTS Opening Balance 35,334.21 46,594.88 Weekly Envelopes Loose Collection - Glynn Loose Collection - Gleno Gift Aid 22,754.70 84.00 3.00 3,398.48 22,434.80 94.10 147.00 3,588.82 26,240.18 26.264.72 Bequest Interest Diocese of Connor 6,782.10 0.00 7,257.64 266.77 FUNDRAISING auiz 0.00 485.00 0.00 485.00 EARMARKED INCOME Harvest Appeal Carol Service Earmarked Curatage Rent Special Collections 280.00 171.01 0.00 1,594.80 158.07 25.00 0.00 200.00 3,166.00 242.20 2,203.88 3,633.20 DONATIONS Funeral Church Fee Wedding church fee Electricity for Christmas Tree 120.00 0.00 60.00 400.00 80.00 0.00 180.00 480.00 OTHER INCOME Government Energy Scheme 1,200.00 0.00 1,200.00 0.00 Bank Interest 98.58 104.04 Transfer 60.00 1,911.65 72,098.95 86,997.90 GLYNN AND RALOO PARISH CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 PAYMENTS 2023 2022 Stipend Salaries Stipend and salary increase Organist Connor sundry Fund 20,462.56 1,302.00 303.44 1,760.00 3,061.52 19,035.36 1,212.00 0.00 1,480.00 3,466.72 26,889.52 25,194.08 Insurance Electricity Curatage expenses Water rates Bank fees 1,030.00 1,846.38 1,222.73 102.58 127.00 1,000.00 2,960.58 2,237.64 92.14 124.11 4,328.69 6,414.47 DONATIONS Air Ambulance Nl Cathedral chairs appeal Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 242.20 300.00 120.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 662.71 0.00 TRANSFERS CIT transfer to St Columba's Transfer to building fund CIT Iransfer lo Glynn graveyard 617.14 983.20 276.24 744.00 13,698.00 560.00 1,876.58 15,002.00 SUNDRIES MBS Chartered Accountants FWO envelopes Fire extinguisher service Graveyard groundworks Rev Cooke Miscellaneous expenses Ground rent Wreath Kids fun day (fun with drums) Plumber Clergy cover Longmore Electrics Bell maintenance Emergency lights Organ maintenance Lightening conductor check 300.00 188.73 78.00 0.00 0.00 95.98 60.00 25.00 177.08 80.00 452.76 354.00 296.00 49.56 215.00 336.00 300.00 170.64 73.50 3,750.00 500.00 259.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,708.11 5,053.14 CLOSING BALANCE 35,633.34 35,334.21 72,098.95 86,997.90 GLYNN AND RALOO PARISH CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 GRAVEYARD ACCOUNT Opening Balance 8,612.50 Sheep grazing Cash Cheque CIT distribution 100.00 630.00 3,920.00 276.24 Grass Cutting stamps 7,500.00 37.50 Closing Balance 6,001.24 13,538.74 13,538.74 GLYNN AND RALOO PARISH CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 ST. COLUMBA'S CURRENT ACCOUNT Opening Balance 2,093.13 CIT Distribution 613.45 Bank Fees 65.35 Duplicate entry correction 1,195.00 Closing Balance 3,836.23 3,901.58 3,901.58 GRAVEYARD ACCOUNT Opening Balance 6,410.06 Cheque Cash John McNeill CIT Distribution 1,045.00 160.00 30.00 3.69 Bank Fees Grass Cutting Postage 0.15 1,300.00 45.00 Duplicate enlry correction 1,195.00 Closing Balance 5,108.60 7,648.75 7,648.75 GLYNN AND RALOO PARISH CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 Buildin Fund Opening Balance 6,594.17 Transfer from current account Donation Bank interest 983.20 5,000.00 96.25 Kitchen Painter Glazing L King Ground rent 1,544.30 2,440.00 326.02 42.45 15.00 Closing Balance 8,305.85 12,673.62 12,673.62