St Patrick’s Church of Ireland, Parish of Armoy.
2022 CHARITY COMMISSION REPORT
References and administrative details :
Charity Name: St Patrick’s Armoy. Charity Registration Number: 102910 Contact Address: The Rectory,181 Glenshesk Road, Armoy, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim. BT53 8RJ A. McCurdy, C. Nesbitt, D. Hassall, G. Hassall, R. McIntyre, R. McCurdy, F. Uprichard, K. Uprichard, S. McCook, H. Osbourne, B. Kennedy, R. Holmes
Trustees : (Select Vestry)
Principal Office Bearers:
Clergy : Canon Christopher Richard Alexander Easton B.A.(Hons), Prof . Dip.Th., Th.D.
Church Treasurer : Mr J. McCurdy.
Church Secretary: Mrs. Ruth McCurdy
Church Warden – Rectors : Mrs F. Uprichard.
Church Warden – People : Mr. R. McIntyre
Independent Auditor : Harry Girvan
Bankers : Ulster Bank PLC, 20 Ann Street, Ballycastle, Co Antrim.
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CONTENT
Content
Page 1 Content Pages 2-3 Trustee Report Pages 4-8 Accounts Page 9 Independent Examiner
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TRUSTEE REPORT St. Patricks Church Armoy
St Patricks Church is part of a group of parishes that also comprises of All Saints Loughguile and Drumtullagh.
Structure, governance and management
The method of appointment of Select Vestry (SV) members is set out in the Constitution of The Church of Ireland. All SV members are Trustees.
Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees
All Lay members of the Church of Ireland who are over 18 years of age and are accustomed or resident members of the congregation and have been identifiable contributors to Parish funds, can register to be members of the General Vestry. This allows them to attend and vote at the General Vestry. A meeting of the General Vestry is held once each year. Lay members are elected at the General Vestry to be members of the Select Vestry. The Select Vestry members become the Trustees. The term of office is one year but members can be re-elected. There is no limit to the number of terms which can be served.
Public Benefit
The charity Trustees have complied with their duties in line with the Commissions Public Benefit statutory guidance. Regular worship and reaching out into our community as well as other social and spiritual activities have been carried out throughout the year to fulfil our statement of public benefit.
Aim and purposes
Armoy Church Select Vestry (SV) is responsible for co-operating with the Incumbent in promoting the whole mission of the Church; spiritual, pastoral, evangelistic and social.
All the functions of the Parish relate to the advancement of religion through holding regular worship and communicating with and caring for parishioners of all ages especially the sick, elderly and others in our community.
Objectives and Activities
When planning our activities, due consideration is given to the charity commission’s guidance on public benefit and, in particular guidance relating to charities whose aim is the advancement of religion. We try to enable people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through: Worship; Prayer; Sacrament; Teaching; The provision of pastoral care; Opportunities for service; Missionary and outreach work; Social activities
To facilitate this work it is important that we maintain the fabric of the buildings belonging to the parish.
Achievements and Performance
Post COVID most parish activities have recommenced though often on a smaller scale. Having ceased to operate normally for almost two years some people’s association with the parish has diminished. As a result, church attendance and involvement in other parish activities is generally lower. Face to face Pastoral support has now resumed and weddings and funerals are being conducted as normal. Live worship is taking place in our church buildings again and the weekly church service on YouTube is no longer broadcast.
Finance. Our income has not been badly affected by the pandemic. Most parishioners continued their generous support.
Worship Prayer and Sacrament
There are a variety of regular Church Services available each month, including Holy Communion, Morning Prayer, Family Service and Healing Services. There are also various additional seasonal and occasional services.
There are opportunities for people to leave requests for prayer and a Prayer Ministry Team who will pray with and for anyone requesting prayer.
Prayer for the sick is also available at our regular Healing Services.
Teaching
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Teaching about the Christian Faith takes place at all Sunday Services, the Mid Week Bible Study, Sunday School, Healing Services, Confirmation Classes and various training events.
The clergy also take school assemblies in the local Primary School, where the children are taught aspects of the Christian faith.
Pastoral Care
The clergy of the parish regularly visit church members in their homes, in hospital and in care facilities. They are constantly on call and generally available in a time of crisis at short notice. Holy Communion is made available to the sick and elderly in their homes if requested.
There are a number of Wedding, Funeral and Baptismal Services each year. The number varies from year to year.
Opportunities for service
We recognize that the Church is a Body made up of many members with different gifts and abilities. We encourage all members to find a way to serve through the ministries and structures of the church.
Mission and Outreach
We reach out to the local community through work in the local Primary School, Holiday Bible Clubs, The Alpha Course, Mothers Union, Healing Services, Special Seasonal Services, The Boys Brigade and Carol Singing.
Our interest in overseas mission is chiefly through our relationship with Fields of Life. We also support local missions as detailed in our statement of accounts. We have a strong link with a local Food Bank.
Social Activities
All of our organizations include an element of social activity. In addition to these there have been a number of other events which have in the past included, BBQ’s, Treasure Hunt, breakfasts, craft classes, days out, quiz nights, holiday kidz club, senior citizens diner, carol singing, harvest supper etc.
OBSERVATIONS
The Seniors Group (“Round Tower Group”) has for now ceased to function due to a shortage of leaders.
Boys Brigade. The Boys Brigade is operational. Although small in numbers compared to some BB’s, the Officers are very dedicated and boys are benefit from a wide range of activities.
The Link with our Ugandan child through Fields of Life continues. Regular support to fund their education is sent via Fields of Life.
New Mums Ministry. As an outreach that demonstrates Christ - like love and generosity, we plan to continue to give every new mum a gift comprising of various useful baby items. It builds connections with people and it demonstrates faith. It is hoped to revive this ministry after a lull during the pandemic.
GDPR: The parish has a Data Protection Policy.
Volunteers
We would like to thank all the volunteers who work so hard to make our church the lively and vibrant community it is.
Child Protection
The parish operates the Church of Ireland Child Protection Policy “ Safeguarding Trust.”
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ACCOUNT 2022
| Transfer from General A/C | 1796.29 | Service oil burner | 65.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand dryers |
115.20 | ||
| Pest Control | 159.60 | ||
| Heating Oil |
1065.18 | ||
| Water Charges | 108.77 | ||
| Maintenance | 124.18 | ||
| Power N.I. |
158.36 | ||
| Total | 1796.29 | Total |
1796.29 |
| LAND ACCOUNT 2022 | LAND ACCOUNT 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance 31/12/2021 | 8684.26 | Water Charges | 70.14 |
| Land Rent | 4600.00 | To Church & G’yard | 5941.04 |
| Balance in A/C 2022 | 7270.08 | ||
| Total |
13281.26 | 13281.26 | |
| YOUTH CLUB ACCOUNT 2022 | |||
| Balance 31/12/2021 | 370.61 | Balance in A/C 2022 | 370.61 |
| ROUND TOWER GROUP ACCOUNT 2022 | |||
| Balance 31/12/2021 | 288.10 | Balance in A/C 2022 | 288.10 |
| CHARITIES ACCOUNT 2022 | |||
| Fields of Life Jar | 598.50 | Fields of life sponsor child | 288.00 |
| From Building Fund A/C | 577.70 | Royal British Legion | 120.00 |
| African Palms | 18.20 | ||
| Ballymoney Food Bank | 500.00 | ||
| Fields of Life vouchers | 250.00 |
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Total 1176.20 Total 1176.20
| GENERAL ACCOUNT 2022 Balance 31/12/2021 10502.05 W.F.O. Booklets New Daylight ( 21/22) 184.85 New daylight Gift Aid (2021 donations) 4566.33 Postage Gift Aid (2018/19/20) 163.89 Stationary & Ink Power N.I. (Pole) 2.00 C.C.L.I. Bank Interest 8.77 Audit of accounts Food Hygiene Course 60.00 Food Hygiene Course Treasurer’s Gift 910.00 Treasurer’s Gift R.C.B. Covid Grant 694.60 Confirmation Bibles Ulster Covid Grant 12858.00 New Hoover Diocesan Board of Education 24.34 Clergy Pension Fund Diocese of Connor General Fund 243.25 Diocesan Fair Share W.F.O. 34355.52 Safe Guarding Trust Ins. J McCook Bequest 1.00 200thAnv. Booklet Morrison Bequest 1.43 Bank Charges Rev Wilson Bequest 55.28 Transfer to Group A/C McBride Bequest 134.03 Transfer to B’Reserve A/C Joyce McCook Bequest 65.69 Transfer to Hall A/C Parishioners Bequests 34.69 Miscellaneous Mary Wright Bequest 3.56 Balance 31/12/2022 Total 64869.22 Total |
500.00 130.20 109.65 95.13 287.89 110.00 144.00 1016.99 91.40 99.99 4578.00 3824.76 64.91 395.00 318.06 21052.41 12858.00 1796.29 256.40 17140.14 64869.22 |
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BUSINESS RESERVE A/C 2022
| Balance 31/12/2021 From Building Fund A/C From Building Fund A/C From Building Fund A/C From General A/C Bank Interest Total |
18378.44 1993.31 6311.00 5000.00 12858.00 90.29 Balance 31/12/2022 44631.04 Total |
44631.04 44631.04 |
|---|---|---|
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CHURCH & GRAVEYARD ACCOUNT 2022
| Opening of grave From Land A/C From B’Fund A/C Total Balance 31/12/2021 Santa Claus (pay pal) Calendar adverts Total |
60.00 Heating oil 1870.78 5941.04 Power N.I. 1124.58 5000.00 Organist 1600.00 Service of oil burner 65.00 Church & Hall Insurance 1713.85 Easter service B.B.Q. 131.24 Photo-copier repairs 55.00 Keys cut 38.78 P.C. Electrics 8.00 Paint for barn & rectory fence 194.44 Visiting clergy 155.00 Organ maintenance 125.00 Cutting of grass 1000.00 Fuel for mower etc 297.81 Outside sound equipment 1894.20 Broadband 29.99 Vestry repairs 537.77 Pest control 159.60 11001.04 Total 11001.04 SANTANDER ACCOUNT 2022 268.84 Transferred to B’Fund A/C 555.00 480.00 75.00 Balance in A/C 2022 268.84 823.84 Total 823.84 |
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BUILDING FUND ACCOUNT 2022
| Balance 31/12/2021 | 7652.02 | Jive class |
160.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smartie tubes | 533.60 | Christmas cards | 370.00 |
| Treasure hunt | 530.00 | Calendars |
1560.00 |
| Jive class | 493.50 | Purchase of Christmas trees | 595.00 |
| Stripe payments uk | 397.31 | Hire of marquee |
600.00 |
| Harvest offering | 262.00 | Repairs to our marquee |
152.00 |
| Sale of plants | 150.00 | Flood lights etc |
218.39 |
| Donation (oil tank) | 30.00 | Portaloo |
282.00 |
| Anon. Gift | 4000.00 | Hire of generator |
114.00 |
| Legacy of estate | 5000.00 | Sundry expenses |
63.38 |
| Donation | 1000.00 | Santa clause exp |
300.00 |
| In memory of (G’parents) | 1000.00 | Fuel for generator |
166.57 |
| Building fund envelopes | 2674.00 | Electrical cables |
255.00 |
| Christmas tree festival |
10374.89 | Castleroe benches |
248.90 |
| Communion cloths etc |
167.50 | ||
| Credit card reader |
99.99 | ||
| To Business Reserve A/C | 1993.31 | ||
| To Business Reserve A/C |
6311.00 | ||
| To Business Reserve A/C |
5000.00 | ||
| To Church & Graveyard A/C | 5000.00 | ||
| To Charties A/C |
577.00 | ||
| Balance in A/C 31/12/2022 | 9863.28 | ||
| Total |
34097.32 | Total |
34097.32 |
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Financial Review
All accounts show a healthy balance. Fundraising continues for toilet facilities in the graveyard. These efforts were enhanced last year by a number of generous bequests.
The Trustees have reviewed their financial position and are confident that they can continue its activities effectively. The Financial Statement for the year ending 31[st] December 2022 can be signed off as a going concern.
Reserves policy
It is SV policy to maintain a balance of unrestricted funds in various accounts for land and property maintenance, parish development, outreach, and to take account of unforeseen circumstances. This should not normally exceed 10% of the value of all lands and property.
Approved by the EV and signed on their behalf by
Chairman Rev. Christopher Easton Secretary Ruth MCCurdy
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