St Paul's, Kildollagh
Trustees, Annual Report
COLERAINEIKildollagh & Kildollaghl St Paul, Klldollaghl Connorl
Church of Ireland
(also known as St Paul's Kildollagh
and Kildollagh Parlsh Church)
For the Year Ended 31 December 2025
Nl Charities Number: 102911

St Paul's, Kildollagh
COLERAINEIKildollagh & Kildollaghl St Paul. Kildollaghl Connorl Church of Ireland
{also known as St Paul's Kildollagh
and Kildollagh Parish Church)
Annual report and financial statements for the year onded 31 December 2024
Contents
Page
Referen￿S and administrats've details of the Charity
Trustees, Report
4-11
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees
12
Appendix A
Receipts and payments account
Statement of assets and liabilrtiés
Notes on financial ststements

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References and administrative details
Charity name:
COLERAINEIKildollagh & Kildollaghl St Paul, Kildollaghl Connorl
Church of Ireland
{also knovm as St Paul's Kildollagh and Kildollagh Parish Church)
Nl Charity Registratlon Number: 102911
Contact Address:
Mr Philip Carson
Kildollagh Parish Offi
9 Sandelwood Avenue
Coleraine
BT52 1JW
Trusteeg
The R8v8rend Canon A E Adams, Mr I Scott, Mr N. Stewart, Mr A Bond. Mrs G Wylie,
Mr S Watson (elected 1714124), Mr T.C. Richardson. Mr J Do(fv￿lI. Mr J Faulkner, Mr D.P. Watton,
Mr P.E. Carson, Mrs M Taggart, Mr J Blair, Mrs S Campbell, Mr8 H Lennox, Mr William Baxter
and Mrs Myrtle Lilley .
Prfnclpal Olfic? B•arer•
Clefgy..
Hon. Secretary
Hon. Treasurer:
Church Warden- Clergy..
Church Warden - People..
The Reverend Canon A. E. Adams
Mrs S Campb811
Mr P.E Carson
Mr J. Faulkner
Mr8 S Campbell
Independent Examlner
Mr Trevor Griffith FCA
Chartered Accountant
44 Millbank Avenue
Portgtewart
BT55 7EQ
Bankors
Danske Bank
The Diamond
Coleraine

St Paul's, Kildollagh
Trustees, Annual Report
for the Period 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025
Aim and Purposes
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion. The principal
function of St Paul's, Kildollagh. {also known as Kildollagh Parish Church) is lo support the
advancement of the Chnstian religion by promoting, through the work of Kildollagh Parish, the
whole mission of the Church. pastoral, evangelisti¢, social, arKI ecumenical. Being open to and
engaging with society as a whole and offering supFort for th¢)se needing help is fundamental to the
practical delivery of the benefits of Christianrty.
As a result of its activrties and in pursuit of the advancement of Christian religion. Kildollagh Parish
has custody of property and of record5, materials and artefacts of signrficance to the cultural and
religious heritage of the community, the maintenance of which is undertaken by the Parish as a
secondary chantatAe purpose.
Objectives and Actlvities
All the functions of the parish relate to the advancement of religion through holding regular worship
and communication with and caring for parishioners and others in our communty and in th8 wider
world.
The expression of the precepts of the Christian religion through engagement wth the general
publi¢ and in particular with the disadvantaged, the sick, the elderly and the young is a public
benefit. We are commrtted to enabling as many Peop￿ as possible to worship at our chur¢h, lo
experience increased social interaction and to give and receive pastoral care delivered at the point
of need. Ther8 is a direct benefit of participating in church lrfe including enhanced spiritual and
mental wellbeing through participation in public worship,. engaging in religious education,. positive
social interaction. gwing and receiving pasloral ministry and from tt)e communication of value8
aimed at encouraging communrty lrfe and cohesion. These activities provide a bridge beknn
diverse groups as well as improved educational outcomes through Ihe Church's ministry of
teaching and direct involvement in secular education.
In 8hort, we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish community
through.
1. Worship and prayer,. leaming about and through the BIl￿e to develop knowledge of and
trust in Jesus.
2. Pastoral care provided for people living in the parish and its hintertand.
3. Failh nurture and education which includes support for children and young people through
Ihe provision of religious education and participation in statutory bodies with a responsibilty
for the provision of education in Northem Ireland.
4. Missionary and ¢)utreach work.
To facilitate this work rt is important that we maintain the fabric of Kildollagh Parish Church and
Parish Hall. We provKle a further benefrt lo the public through access to and enjoyment of cu￿Ural
and historic buildings vthich house artefacts such as church plate, fumishings and materials as well
as historic records. The church building and grounds also provide a space for quiet contemplation
and prayer and are open to public a¢￿SS. Not only does the maintenano of the church fabric
enable the public to engage with a longstanding Christian heritage but also enables individuals to
research historic records for geneal(>3ical purposes. Requests for such infomiation are received
from all over the wodd. Access to parish records complies with GDPR regulations.
A communty war memorial is located in the church grounds and is maintained by the parish.
No hami arises from the activrtEs and purposes of the church and the beneficiaries are the general
public.

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In the course of conservation and Maintenan￿ of parish buildings and to make these accessible to
the public, the engagement of professional staff and sep11￿S is essential. but incidental to th8
fu￿lIMent of the parish's aims and objecttves.
Achievements, Performance and Public Benefit
l. Worshlp and Prayer..
The Select Vestry, as trustees. seeks to offer a range of servi￿$ over the course of the year that
our communty find both beneficial and spirrtually fu￿illing. These services are designed to engage
and encourage the participation of all attendees regard￿sS of age, race, gender or church
affiliation. Our aim is to make everyone feel vRlcome and experience the love of Christ through
the expression of our worship.
We not only provide regular Sunday services but also services related to the pnncipal Chnstian
festivals. These services. which are offered in a range of liturgical styles, have attracted members
of the general public and visitors to the Church. Our provision of worship at Christmas, Easter and
Harvest has evidenced particular benefrt to the public. Emphasis is placed on encouraging people
to re-engage with in-person worship as a means of ta¢kling isolation and irnproving mental health.
Audio Visual equipment vthich has been sensitively installed so that it does not detract from the
architectural Cha￿ or integrity of the building further enhances the capacity of the church building
lo cater for some physical disabilities and all worship sty￿. A loop system is used to assist those
with a hearing impaimient.
We continue to strive to meet the spiritual needs of those encountering major lrfe events such as
birth, marriage or death and, in addrtion to parishioners, the parish has supported a number of
families with no church affiliatKJn through death and b8reavement. Pastoral support extends long
after the funeral and is detemiined exdusively by the needs of the individual or famity. Public
baptisms are also celebrated In the church.
The Parish also provides support for the communty through its prayer ministry. During 2025
prayers forthe sick and those in need in the communrty were said each Sunday in church. Thig
corporate prayer ministry is augmenled by that of the Parish Crafters group. In gen8fal, prayer
ministry provided by the church is very much appreciated.
All are welcome to attend our regular services wrlh a substantial proportion of those attending the
church living outside the geographical l)oundaries of the parish. We aim to meet the needs of
disabled Y￿rshIppers. All public heatth guidelines have been adhered to in respect of in-Ghurch
worship. In addition, spiritual comfort is also provided to the housebound and those resident in car8
homes or hospitals through personal visits and, Whe￿ requesled. through the provision of Holy
Communion by the Rector. There was a 50% increase in the number of private Communions
provided during the year.
The spiritual needs of children and young people were addressed, through the provision of
alternative fomis of worship. the establishment of a youth fellowship called 'Gathered' and the
provision of children's ministry. along V￿th direct engagement with children and young people in
schools. This work was greatly enhanced through the parish's partnership wth six other Church of
Ireland parishes namely, the Grouped Parishes of Ballintoy and Dunseverick, St Patrick's and St
Andrew's, Coleraine and Dunluce Parish, Bushmills. This Partnership called Gathered- A
Partnership Ministry, (also known as Gathered Ministries), seeks to reach those with littk or no
church connection through a range of activrties including wntemporary worship services a
direct focus on meeting the spiritual needs of young people. Gathered Ministries also provides
Bibl8 StLbdy, and an opportunty for young people to explore their faith and engage in Christian
fellowship through various social and creative activrties.

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2. Pastoral Care
Particular emphasis is placed on providing pastoral care for those living alone or who are otheDNise
isolated through illness, age or other circumstances. Sickness included both physical and mental
illnesses. Pastoral care needs have continued to increase both in terms of the numbers of
individuals in need and the chroni¢ nature of those needs.
In addition, the members of the Mothers, Union continued to provide a ministry of hospitalty and
charitable support. The members provided knitted clothes for premature babies along with loilelry
and essentials packs for emergency admissions to hosprtal. The members also provided essential
personal Care items to the Coleraine Woman's Aid and other shelters. The members continued to
support the work of the Mothers, Union in Ibba South Sudan. Aside from this focussed support the
Branch also donated funds to support the general mission work of the Mothers, Union.
The Mother's Union Branch comprises both Ballyrashane and Kildollagh Patishes and reaches out
to other similar groups in the local area to enhance community cohesion. During the year the
Mothers, Union worked with Gathered Ministnes to engage with young people and share cooking
skills. There were a number of events designed to en¢ourage the gr¢)wth of posrtive inter-
generational relationships w￿h1n a multi*enerational context and these were very successful.
The Parish Crafters Group. wn in partnership wrth Ballyrashane Parish Church, continued tts
varied activities This cross community group meets weekly and engages in prayer ministry as w811
as providing a forum for fellowship and creativty. The Craft group worked together to provide
knitted and crocheted decorations for church seNices and also made grfts for the housebound and
those in hospital.
Pastoral care was provided by the Rector on an ongoiTrJ basis wrth over 500 hom8 and hospital
visits made during the year. All paFtoral car8 provided was confidential and covered a wide range
of social and life issues.
The c08t of living ¢ri$is has raised particutar challenges in the local communty. The Parish
responded by supporting the Foodbank in Ballymoney with donations of food and by providing
Chrislmas food and care packs to 81d8rly parishionefs and those living in care homes.
3. Falth Nurturo and Education
The church provides leaming and worship opportunities for children and young people $0 that they
may grow in their knowledge of the Christian farth, their sense of communty and in the values
shown by Jesus for the benefrt of all people. At the appropriate point in their development young
people are offered the opportunity to engage in fvrther farth study and preparation to enable them
to confirm their Baptismal promises wrth understanding and commitment and thus to become
communicant members of the church. This opportunity is also offered to those over 18 years of
age. During 2025 six adults from across the Partnership Panshes came forward for Confimation
or reaffirmation with up to 12 young people commencirvJ their joumey t(Ytrvards Confimation.
During 2025. in addition to faith nurture being prOV￿ed through Sunday Club (primary school aged
children), Gathered Ministries also enabled a number of young people in faith based residentials
such as Summer Madness and Connor Takes the Castle vthere they had the opportunity to
develop their faith in the company of hundreds of other young people from across the country or
DI0￿Se. In addition, Gathered Ministries provided a Holiday Bible Club in July which attracted
over 100 primary sch¢xJl age children and gave young people over 16 years of age opportunrties to
develop leadership skills under the supeThision of a team of experienced adult youth leaders.
These opportunities also farjlitated those young people who were V￿rkI￿j towards Duke of
Edinburgh awards. In October 2025 various acts'vrties for children were also provided during the

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weeklong half-term break. These activtties were open to all members of the community and had
over 140 participants.
In September 2025 Gathered- A Partnership Ministry (also known as Gathered Ministries) was
fomally recognised as a Pioneer Ministry in the Church of Ireland which has provided grant
funding for the next 5 years to help towards the cost of employing and training a full-time Pioneer
Minister. As one of the principal aims of Gathered Ministnes is to encourage Christian fellowship
and a sense of community, one of the Partner Parishes has provided a building in the centre of
Coleraine for use by Gathered as a dropin ￿ntre for young people and to create a safe space for
young people and their families to meet and experience the Good News of Jesus through
fellowship, hospitality and a range of activrties. The building required some renovation and rt is
hoped that it wll be ready to open in the Spring of 2026 Provision for young p80ple in Bushmills is
also being developed. The Coleraine and Bushmills hubs fomi the basis of outr8ach to young
people and their families in the rural areas surrounding these tobvns. Gathered Ministries has
proved that parishes working together can achieve greater benefits for those they seNe.
Kildollagh Parish priorrtises th8 safety of the children and young people in our Ca￿ and strictly
adher8S to the child protedion requirements of Safeguarding Trust to ensure that all those working
with children and young people and vulnerab18 adults are fully Checked through AC￿98 Nl, trained
and supervised. The Parish's operation of Safeguarding Trust is subject to scrutiny and
examination by the Di0￿san Compliance Team. Training in First Aid and Food Handling (Level 2>
is also provided for volunteers.
Kildollagh Parish also reaches out to provide cdlective worship in local schools.
The Rector was the Church of Ireland representative on the Board of the Education Authority of
Northem Ireland, vthich has a statutory obligation to provide for the Spiritual, moral, curtural.
intellectual and physical development of children and young people. In March 2025 the Rector
stepped down as she had completed the maximum tenure allowed by statute. The nomial tenure
is 4 to 8 years but at the request of the Education Authorrty, Ihe nonnal period was extended by 2
yèars to the maximum allowable in view of her expertise and skills. Th8 Rector remains directly
involved in education and is the Chair of the Board of Govemors of 1 Primary School and serves
on the Board of Govemors of 1 other Primary and 1 Post Primary School and has Leen adive in
encouraging school and church co-operation for the benefit of the children arKI the Gommunity.
In addition to the Rector's work the Pioneer Minister developed a 'Smooth' workshop vthich he
delivered in 3 lo￿1 primary schools to help P7 children transition to Post-pnmary education to help
tackle anxiety particularly amongst those pupils moving from small rural schools lo much larger
school settings. These interactive workshops were very well received and have been requested
again next year.
The contribution of the church to the advancement of education is seen as an important priority
and èxpression of Christian service. Furthemore, such work is en￿￿raged by the Di0￿san
Strategy for community engagement and is fully supported and facilitated by the Parish as it
provides important benefits for all children and offers a way to ￿a¢h out to the wider community.
During the year the Rector was also appointed by the Bishop to the role of the Diocesan Warden of
Readers. The purpose of this role is to encourage and facilitate the spiritual vocation of lay
persons across the Diocese. DurirvJ 2025 two persons commenr2d training for lay preathing
ministry and a further six were commissioned to assist vitih leading worship in their parishes.
Kildollagh Parish contributed to the is work through its supp)rt and encouragement of the Rector.
4. Mlsslon and Outreach
Kildollagh Parish has continued to V￿rk in partnership with the people of Ibba in South Sudan. We
are in the thirteenth year of our Partnership Agreement ￿￿th the Diocese of Ibba confirming our

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long term commitment to partnership working ￿th this severely underdeveloped and war torn
region of Africa. In September 2025 Kildollagh and Ballyrashane Parishes hosted the Right
R8verend Wilson Kamani Bishop of Ibba Diocese and continued to support with prayer and
financially the Bishop's work for peao and reconciliats'on.
In addition the Parish also supports the work of the Church Missionary SocTrety of Ireland and
various other charrties in helping to Share the love of Christ a￿0a￿.
During the year the Parish, in partnership wth Ballyrashane Parish, Continued rts Parish Watch
scheme in collaboration wrth Causeway Coast and Glens Council (Policing and Community Safety
Partnership) to help improve ¢ommunty safety- this is a practical fo￿ of outreach which benefits
the whole communrty. Scam alerts V￿re issued online and personal securrty advi￿ communicated
via the quarterly Parish Link magazjne and a Community Policing Partnership newsletter. Road
safety awareness material was also issued and highlighted during a chur¢h service.
The Parish Link Magazine was produced regularly to keep panshioners and others informed of
important matters relating to church and also provided useful public service infomation and
updates on our partnership with Ibba. Furthemiore. this magazine provides articl8s of a spiritual
nature and prayers so that rt too supports our aim of Chnstian nurture. General communications
regarding parish activities and servic88 are al80 communicated to parishioners and the public via
th8 parish Facebook page.
5. Horltage Development
In addition to maintaining the church buildings. the trustees also maintain the historic graveyard
which, du8 to ils layout and topography requires considerable expenditure for grass CLthing and
regular review and maintenance to ensure safe a¢cess. Where possible, this maintenance is
completed on a voluntary basis by church membèrs but grass cutting and tree maintenance
requires the engagement of specialist contractors who carry the required level of insurance. The
Select Vestry has engaged the professional services of the Diocesan Surveyor to oversee Ihe
restoration of the church roof which 1$ a long tem project. A Quinquennial Inspection of the church
and Rectory was carried out in 2024 which confimied that the properties are being maintained lo
good standard. The parish is wothing through a 5 year action plan for repairs and maintenan¢e. In
2025 stom) damage to the church, church hall and Rectory occasioned the need for additional
repairs and also revealed that the Rectory roof will also need to be replaced ￿thin th8 next 5
years.
Essential ground work to improve access to graves in the lower graveyard was also completed.
In order to improve and enhano the hentage benefft to the public the Parish established a
Heritage Committee. This group completed a history of the church and Christian worship in the
area, and updating Ihe asset and graveyard records which will benefit those engaged in
genealogical research. The Heritage Group ￿11 cary out the same work for Ballyrashane Parish.
Financial Review
An account of the activities, govemance and management of the parish provided annually by the
Seled Vestry {the Trustees) to the General Vestry and a vffitten Statement of Accounts is provided
for all parishioners.
During the year the parish fInan￿S are reported on by the Honorary Treasurer and monitored by
the Select Vestry at regular intervals The parish accounts are subject to scrutiny by the Select
Vestry, an Independent Examiner and the Diocese to ensure that the parish is meeting rts
obligations efficiently and effectively. for the glory of God and the benefit of those it serves.

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The parish accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 show that the income for the year was
£122,374.28 while expenditure was £81.381.97 resulting in a surplus of £40,992.31 of which
£14,163 75 relates to Gathered Ministries. The Trustees consider Ihat this surplus reflects the
prudent management of church finances in financially challenging b'mes. At the end of the year
Current cash assets total £296,255.40 of which £15.755.69 relates to Gathered Ministries. The
Trustees review the cash assets on a regular basis. takin9 into account available interest rates and
projected cash requirements and assess investment opportUn￿'eS accordingly.
The Church building, grounds and Rectory are all vested in the Representative Church B¢Jdy.
Whilst these assets do not belong to the Parish. the S81ect Vestry r8main$ responsible for their
maintenanc8 arKI upkeep.
Going Concern
The Trustees have reviewed the budgets for th8 year ahead and are satisfied that there are
adequate funds in place to ensure that Ihe Parish can continue rts activities and the financial
statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 can be signed off as a going concern.
The trustees wish to express their gratitude to all who supported the work of the Kiklollagh Parish
during 2025.
Structure, governance and management
Governlng Document and Con$titutlon of the Charlty
In all structures, govemance and management, Kildollagh Parish complies with the requirements of
the Constitution of the Church of Ireland vthich govems Panshes and Parochial organisation. The
Parish also complies wth the Diocesan Ru16s Regulations for Connor Diocese which are
derived from the Constitution of the Church of Ireland and govern local practice. The Select Vestry
members are the Charity Tru8tea8.
Gathered Ministri88 is govemed by a Memorandum of Understanding and Protocols that have
been agreed and signed by all the Partner Parishes.. As a recognised Pioneer Ministry it complies
with the requirements of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland. The Select Vestries of the
Partner Parishes are Trustees of Gathered Ministries but delegate the operation of mission and
ministry to the Gathered Partnership Committee which comprised the Incumbents or appointed
representative (who rnust be a Trustee) and the Pioneer Minister in training. Responsibility for
oversight of the fInan￿S and assels of Gathered is delegated to the Gathered Partnership Finance
Committee which comprises the incumbents of the partner parishes or their Trustee nominee and
the Honorary Secretaries of the Partner Parishes. Partner Parishes are designated to act as leads
for various operational asFects of Gathered Ministries. Kildollagh Parish is the lead for finance and
employment.
As partnership working is itself pioneering, Gathered is VK•rkiThJ bNith the Diocese and the Pioneer
Council of the Church of Ireland to develop its strudures and govemance
Recruitrnent and Appointment of Select Vestry (Trustees)
All members of the church who are aged 18 years or over, subscribe to the parish funds in a way
that is identrfiable and are either resident within the parish or Ir¥e elsewhere but have been
accustomed members of the congregation for at least 3 months are encouraged to register as
members of the General Vestry of the parish. The regislered members of the General Vestry
annually elect the persons to serve as members of the Select Vestry. With the exception of the
ergy serving in the parish, the Select Vestry hold their positions for a period of one year. Select
Vestry rn8mbers may be re-nominated or re*lected annually and there is no limrt to the number of
terms which may be served. The date of the annual election of the Select Vestry must fall vnthin
period not earlier Ihan hventy days before arKI not later than tsventy days after Easter Day.

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The Select Vestry consists of the incumbent. the Church Wardens, {one nominated by the
in¢umbenl and one elected by registered members of the General Vestry) the Gleb8 Wardens
(one nominated by the incumbent and one ewed by the registered memters of the General
Vestry) and not more than twelve other persons elected by the registered members of the General
Vestry).
Quorum
For each meeting of th8 Select Vestry to prooed to business rt must be established from the chair
that there is a quorum of not less than hall of the voting membership of the Select Vestry.
Pay and Rèmuneration
With the exception of the Redor. no prrvate benefrt is re￿ived by trustees in fu￿illIng their trustee
responsibilities in respect of the aims and purposes of the church. The Rector receives from the
parish the level of stiP8nd approved and set by the Diocese tcyther with expenses payable under
the regulations of the General Synod of the Church of Ireland in respect of the dutl8S that she is
required to fulfil as incumbent.
For the Year Ended 31 Decomb•r 2025
Gr088 Stipend
Locomolory Expenses
Office Expenses
£19,203 less £1,646 (Employee contributson to Clergy Pension Scheme)
£ 3,500
£ 463
The Rector is enrolled in the Clergy t)efined Contribution Pension Scheme for the Church of
Ireland. The Clergy portion of the pension contrilxrtions are deduded from her Gross Stipend prior
to payment as shown above.
The Rector is required by the Congtrtution of the Church of Ireland to be residenl in the Rectory so
that she may be contacted at any time and fulfil the pastoral, teachiNJ, preparation and
administrative duti88 of her office. The Rectory is also used for parish meetin9s, a8 the parish
office and as a repository of parish supplwJ and records.
The Rector pays, without reimbursement from the parish. all heatirKJ, IwJMing and telecoms bills in
full. All fumiture, fixtures and frttings in the Rectory (wrth the exception of the carpets and cooker)
and all office equipment (wrth the exception of the photocopier and the church laptops), were
supplied by the Rector and remain her sole property One church laptop is used by the Rector
and parishioners as the need arises such as running the audio visual SeNi￿S in church. A second
church laptop is used by the parish administrator exclusively for church business. If any private
benefit arises from the Rectorfs residence rt is fully accounted for as required by HMRC with any
liability being met by the Rector. Consequently any private benefrt arising to the Rector is incidental
and contributes directly and essentially to the parish in achieving its charitable aims and purposes.
Organisational Structure
The Select Vestry 1$ respK)nsible for the day to day management of the Parish and general
oversight of Gathered Ministries whose VKJrk is integral lo each of the partner parishes. The Select
Vestry, elected al the General Vesty, consists of the Rector. the Churchwardens, the Glebe
wardens and generally not more than 12 other memtrers of the General Vestry.
The Select Vestry is chaired by the Rector {Incumbent). Select Vestry members are responsible
for making decisions on matters of general concem arKI importance to the Parish induding how
parish funds will be applied.
The Select Vestry meets at times fixed by the members or by the Diocesan Synod. Special
meetings may be convened at any time by the Chairperson or Churchwardens. The Church
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Wardens, Glebe Wardens and Select Vestry Members are elecied annually at the General Easter
Vestry meéting and serve as the Trustees of the charity.
Safeguardlng Trust
The Rector and Select Vesty ensure that a properly constituted panel comprising the Rector and
two other unrelated individuals have been trained to overse8 the operation of the Child
S8f8guarding Tnist Policy. This Panel, a Su￿committee of the Select Vestry, reports to the Select
Vestry on all matters relating to child safeguarding The Select Vesty is also responsible for
ensuring that the Parish complies v￿h the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Policy and that
volunteers and clergy are trained approwately. These reqU1￿MentS also apply to Gathered
Ministries whose safeguarding Panel comprises members of the parish panels.. During 2025
Kildollagh was lead parish for Gathered Ministries Safeguarding but this responsibilty wll b8
transferring to Ballintoy Parish in 2026.
All volunteers, clergy and Parish Panel members receive regular training in rdation to Child
Safeguarding as required by the policy
The Select Vestry is required to carry out an annual audit and rewl of Safeguarding compliance
and submit it to the Diocese for examination. There were no Safeguarding issues of concem to
report for the parish or Gathered Ministries and the Select Vestry remains commrtted to regular
scrutiny of its procedures.
The Select Vestry also ertsure that church premises are kept clean and in good repair for the
benefit of all users.
Goneral Data Prot•cllon Regulatlons
The Select Vestry has ensured strict Com￿lance with the General Data Protection Regulations.
There were no data breaches.
Compll•nce wfth Publlc BonofiL
In setting our objectives and planning our a￿1yrtieS for the year. the Truste88 have given careful
consideration to the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland's guidance on public benefit to
ensure that the adivrties undertaken have helFed to achieve the ¢harrty's purposes and provide
public benefit.
Statomont of Truste￿. Responslbllftle$
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the statement of receipts and
payments and statement of assets and liabilities in accordance ￿th applicable law and regulations.
The raw applicable lo charities in Northem Ireland with income of less than £250,000 requires the
Trustees to prepare a slatement of receipts and payments along wth a statement of a8sets and
liakn'lities for each finanrial year.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounling records that are SLrfficienl to show and
8xplain the Parish's transactions and disclose wrth reasonable accuracy at any time the assets and
liabilrties of the Parish They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Parish and
hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and dele¢*on of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the
lect Vestry and s￿ned on their behalf by
Trustee 1..
Date..