HON. TREASURER'S REPORT
Dear Parishioner
It is with pleasure that I present to you the financial accounts of the Church for the
year 2022..
As normal I comment on the Freewill Offering, our main source of income which
achieved the sum of £38,505.55, an increase of £1.988.47 (5.45 %) on the previous
year. Loose collections at £583.15 were substantially increased from the previous
year when the sum of £227.50 was recorded. However, Annual Subscriptions fell
remarkably to £650.00, the figure for the previous year being £1,110.00.
The Annual Harvest Appeal of the Building and Repair Fund achieved the sum of
£2,236.00, an increase of £287.00 on the previous year, an increase of 14.70/0. The
main expenditure on this account was due to maintenance and redecoration of the
Rectory in preparation for our new Rector, Rev. Geoffrey Haugh, who was welcomed
as incumbent of the joint Parishes of Billy and Derrykeighan on 9th December 2022.
The Sunday School has not resumed since closure for the Covid-19 regulations.
However, income from the Church of Ireland Trustees and the Down & Dromore
Board of Education increased the closing balance on this account to £1,341.48.
Graveyard Fees at £2,260.00 were down on the previous year when £4,665.00 was
recorded. After maintenance costs the account closed with a balance in hand of
£6,688.69.
Gift Aid Tax returns continue to decrease, £1,860.19 was received being a decrease
of £271.80 on the previous year. Can l again appeal to any contributor not already
in the scheme and paying sufficient Income Tax to sign the appropriate Declaration
Form and thereby increase their contributions by 250/0.
Finally, may I conclude by thanking all who contributed financially to the Church
during 2022 and wish all involved in the day to day affairs of our Church a successful
2023.
Yours sincerely
Roland Hill
Hon. Treasurer