Stjohn the Baptlst Parlsh of Dunluce, Bushmllls Trustees, Annu•l report and Stat•m¢nt of Re{pts and P•yments •nd Assets and Uab511tles Forthe year ended 31rt December 2025 Charltl•s Number. NIC102940
St John the Baptfst Parlsh of Dunluce, 8u5hmi115 Annual report and financlal Statements for the year ended 31° Oecember 2025 Contents Pages Refererhces and administrative detsi15 of the Chartty Tru5tees' pOrt Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees Recelpts and payments account Statement ol assets and liabilltles Notes to the flnanclal statements 9-11
Stjohn the Baptist Parlsh of DUnlu, Bu5hmllls Trustee Annual Report fortheyear ended 315t December 2025 Icontlnuedl Reference5 and admln15tratlve detalls Charity Name.. St john the Baptist Parish of Dunluce. Bu5hmi115 Charlty Reglstratlon Nurnber: NIC102940 Contsct Addre5S: Dunluce Parish Centre 13 Prtestland Road 8u5hmills 8TS7 8UN Trustees {Select Vestry) Clergy Rev Brlan Harper Churchwardens Joyce Glass IRectorfsl to 0610512025: Trevor Harper IRecto¢sl from 0610512025; and Ronnle Garvln IPeople'sl Glebo wardens Danny Mrcvrmirk IRec¢orf51 and Jame5 McElnay (People's) Selert Vestry Davld Johnston (Hon. Treasurer) Néll Sallsbuiy (Hon. Secretary to 06105120251 Alleen Gault (Hon. Secretary from 06105120251 Bllly Creighton (to 06105120251 Jackie Garvin (from 06105120251 Joyce Glass Ifrom 06105120251 Dorls Johnston James Lyons (to 06105120251 Joanne M¢Keown (from 061051202SI Deborah Mcphee Ito 06105120251 Glenda Rodgers-mtcormlck Isattlstanl April Salisbury David Taylor (to 0610512025 Brlan Sweeney Ruth Wee Barbara Whlteslde (from 061051202SI DIoce5an Synods Person Billy Crel8hton and David Johnston Supplemental S0$ Petson Ronnie Garyln and James Falrbairn Paro¢hi•l Nomlnator5 Ronnle Garvln. Glenda Rodgers-McCormicL Nell Sallsbury and Elleen scott Supplemental Nomlnators James Falrbalrn, Dorls Johnston, 8rlan Sweeney and Alleen Gauli Independent Examlner
5t John the Baptist Par15fv of Dunlu. Bushmi115 Tru5tee< Annual Reportor the year ended 31st December 2025 Icontlnuedl Stephen Kane Banker5 Danske Bank 6 Hl8h Street 8allymoney BT53 6AD The trustees present the annual report and statement of ReiptS and Payments and k%sets and Liabilities for Stjohn the Baptist Parish of Dunluce for the year ended 2025. Objectlves and Actlvftles The charltable purpose of St John the Baptlst Parish of Dunluce Is the advancement of rell8ion. The prlndpal functlon Is to support the advancement of the Chr15tlan rellglon by promL)iin& throu8h thework of the Parish the whole mi551on of the Church. pa51oral, evan8ellstlc, social and ecumenical. En8a8ln8 wlth society a5 a whole and offerlng support for those needln8 help are fundamental to the practlcal dellvery of the benefit5 of Chri5tlanStv. As a result of activity In the pursult of the advancement of the Christlan religion. the Partsh has tustody of property and of record5, rnaterlals and artefacts of si8nlflcafice to the cultural and rellglous herltagt, the maintenance of which is undertaken by the Select Vestry. hlevements, Performance & Publlc 8enefft Hlghlwhts of 2025 In 2025, Ihe Select Vestry and Mlnlstry team eontlnued Ils focus on youn8 famllles, youth and children, as an active member of "Gathered- a Partnership Ministrf. Thls Is a Church of Ireland Pioneer Mlnlstry project in partner5hlp wSth The Grouped Parishe5 of Ballyrashane & KlldollaÈh; The Grouped Parlshes of 83llintoy & DUnserIck with Rathlin Island,. St Patricvs Coleralne and St Andrews Ballysally. In November 2025, 5t John the Baptist church h05ted the commlsslonln8 service of Pioneer Mlnlster, jonny Diamond. We play a key role In thls excitln8 Vouth Inltlaiive by: Provldln8 the finances and resources io support outreach work. Partlclpatlng with the dI0se In the Summer Madness Youth Carnp and the local 5treetr•ach project and the weekly youth gatherin8 wlthin Gathered. Provldln8 space and ski115 for a monthly contemporary worshlp event whlch uses the muslcal skllls of all age Broups, Or8anlslnB activities to provide opportunlties for peer support and frlendship amon8 young people anLI young familie5. Worshlp ondpruyer We continue to offer a range of servi5 during the week and over the Gourse of the yearthat our communityflnds both beneficial and splrltually fulfilling. Re8ularservice5 take place on Sunday5, midweek and on religious festlvals. At present. there are 509 Church of Ireland familie5 in the pari5h1305 resldent and 204 accustomed). As well as our ie8ular public services. we enable our community to celebrate and thank God at the milestones of the journey through life. In 2025. there were 6 baptlsms. 2 wedding5 3nd 18 funerals.
St John the Baptlst Parlsh of Dunlllce, Bushmllls Trustee< Annual Report forthe year ended 31st December 2025 Irontlnuedl Postoral core We belleve that pastoral care should permeate all aspects of Church life in the Parlsh. The Rector has overall responsibility for ensuring that pastoral care Is Provided in the church and communlty. But everyone has a responsibility to tare for others by visiting the sick. elderly and bereaved, and those facin8 difficuli ilmes- whllst at all tlmes safeguarding the vulnerable and recoBnisin8 every individual's rl8hts to prlvacy. Part of takln8 ¢are of one another Is fflakln8 sure that everyone knows what events are taklng place In the parish. We provlde clear accesslble Informatlon through the Dunluce Parish webslte. the parish newsletter and Facebook. Dunlu Parish Church Is at the centre of the Bushmilis MmUnity and we provide a ran8e of opportunities for worship, prayer. funi Blvlrt8 and servln8. Mlssl¢)n ondoutreoch work One of the way5 In whlch we reach people outslde Bushmills is by giving money to other Christian organisations. In 202S, we provided support to a wlde range of organisations enabllng them lo help thousand5 of people. chlldren. yo(tng people and adults. Parish groups Parlsh groups Indtsdè: Sunday school, whlch take5 pla durln8 our 11 am Sunday Service and is well.attended. Time is devoted to Bible teach1 worship* and 8ames. A Committed cholr that hèlp$ lead Sunday worshlp. An adlve Motherfs Unlon, whlch arts as a local collettion hub for Causeway Baby 8asics. a Charity meetlng needs of new parents and youn8 famllles In the North Coast area. An Indoor Bowlln8 Club, open on Monday and Wednesday evenings, or8anlsed on a voluntary basts by a small commlttee. We have close tles wlth Dunluce Outdoor 8owlln8 aub, whose bowlln8 8reen Iles behlnd the Parlsh Centre on land leased from the Parish. The Lads and La55ies Youth Club, whith had been runnlng on a weekly basis for several year5, faced dwlndlin8 numbers and. unfortunately, folded in the autumn of 2025. However, the youn8 people of the parish now have the opportunity through Gathered Mlnlstry to join with their peers In a wider range of soclal events and fun o¢tlvltles, as well as worshlp. Innovation In worshlp We are always lookin8 lor Innovative ways to implement the Charitable purpose of St John the Bapt15t Parish of Dunluce. We contlnue to record and distrlbute the Sunday Serylce to those who are house bound or otherwlse unable to atlend regular worshlp. Following on from popular inltatlves intrOdUd in 2024, we a8ain had a donkey 3vailable for chlldren to pet on Palm Sunday, a comrnunlon Servi on the"wÈe beach" In Portballintrae at sunrise on Easter Sunday. an ice -cream Sunday on the return to Sunday School after the sumwller break and a pet service during the autumn. The webglte dunlu¢epari5h.or& together wlth our Facebook paBe, provide up-tate Informatlon about Services. events and activitles.
St John the Baptlst Parish of Dunlu<e, Bushmi115 Trustee¢ Annual Report forthe year ended 315t December 2025 Icontinuedl Our digltal graveyard mapping has simplilied control of the graveyard. Records of the deceased are avallable to the public through the genealogy porral www.discovereverafter.com
St John the Baptist Par15h of Ounluce, Bushmllls Trustee< Annual Report for the year ended 315t December 2025 Icontlnued) Public Benefit The trustees have considered the Charity Commisslon for Northern Ireland's 8uidance on public beneflt to ensuiethatthe actlvltles entered into during the year have helped to achieve the PaTish's objectlves and a¢tivitie5, 45 well a5 providln8 public benefit. The provislon of regular public worship has implemented the charstable purpose of Durtlu Parish Iihe dVanment of religion) to the benefit of the people of Bushmllls and vlsttors to the are?. The activities whlch we have undertaken have contributed to ihe Spiritual well-bein8 of participants and the reSnforcement of Christian value5. All sectlons of soclety are catered for, from the very youn& through youih groups and adults to the elderly and infirm. A parllcular effort Is made to welcome vi51tors from otstside Bvshmi115 and from other faiths. The Parish's mission and out- reach work ensure5 that our beneficiaries extend well beyond the local area. The trustees have made every attempt to mlnlmlse restrictions on access to our servi5 and facilities. Disabled access Is avallable both In the Church and In thè PaTish Centre. We have mitigated any potentlal harm frorn the activlties which we undertake. Our Safe8uardln8 Tiust Is revlèwèd annually and children uslnB our premises have thelr 8eneral safety and welfare promoted. The Selett Vestry, through the Parlsh Panel, work withSn the Church of Ireland child protection pollcles and procedures making every effort to protect chlldren from Ipotentlall abuse. There Is restrlcted access to unsafe areas such as ihe kltchen and the Church tower. Volunteers The trustee5 would Ilke to thank all the volunteers who work 50 hard to make Our church the lfvely and vlbrant ¢ommunlty li Is. In partlcular, we want to mentlon our churehwardens who have worked so tirelessly on our behalf. and our dmlnlstrator, the Glebe Commlttee, the counters, the cholr, the reader5, the organists, the flower arrangers and youth leaders and everyone else foi their valuable contribution to our minlsiry and for keeping the church runnln8. rinanclal Revl•w The trustÈe5 report an Increase of £11,697 In cash funds for the year, and cofflment further as follows.. Income from dlrect 8lvln8 Intrea5ed on the prevlous year. The 16, Annual Art & Photography Exhibition Sn May and the Christmas Fayrè In Dernber were very well- attended ènd financially succe55ful. We were a150 pleased to h05t the'8ushmlll$ ihrough the Wars, exhlblilon In July. and acknowled8e thelr generous donatlon to the parish. We continue to provlde slgnlfficant ftnancial support for'Gathered-A Partnershlp Mlnlstrv. Reserves The parish had cash reserve5 of £224,485 at 31° Dember Z025 f2024 £399.$03J. The trustees conslder thls level of reserve51s adequate trj sustaln the anllclpated day to day runnlng costs. upkeep and repair of the Chufch. Parish centre, and graveyard for the foreseeable future. Golng Concern The trustees have revlewed the budget5 foi the year ahead and are satlsfled that there are adequate funds In place to ensure that the Pèrish can contlnue Its artivitie5 and the financlal ststements for the year ended 31" Drnber 2025 can be 518ned olf as a golng concern.
St John the Baptist Par15h of Dun[u. Bushmills Trustee< Annual Report fortheyear ended 3tst DeEemb"er 2025 Iwntlnuedl Structure, Governance and Management GovemlnqDocument Constltution oAthe Charlty Chapter 111 of the Constitution of the Churth of Ireland govems Parishes and Parochlal Organisation. The Selert Vestry members a the Charlty Trustees. RecrUItnt gndAppolntment oASelert Vestry (TNsteesJ All members of the Church of Ireland who are over the age of 18 and are elther re5identwithin the paii5h or Ilve elsewhere but have been accustomed members of the congreBation for at least three months, may register as mernbers of the General Vestry of the parlsh. allowin8 them to attend and vote at meetlngs of the General Vestry and to stand for election to the Select Vestry. Meet5nÉs of the General Vestry are held at least once a year. 7he Select Vestry Is elected as part of the General Easter Vestry meetin8. The Seled Vèstry wlll hold thelr positlons for a peilod of one year. Select Vestry members may be re-elected annually and there is no Ilmlt on the number of terms which may be served. Pay and r•mun•r•tSon The Incumbent receives a stipend In accordance wlth figu$ approved by the Gener81 Synod of the Church of Ireland. Orgonlsotlonolstnffrture The Select Vestryls spOnsIble for the day-to4ay management of the Parish. The Select Vestry conslsts of the member of the clerbry 5ervin8 In the Parish, any curate a5515tant 1.the curate"), thechurchwardens. theBlebe wardens and generally not more than twelve other members of the General Vestry eletted at the General Easter Vestry. The Select Vestry is chalred by the Incumbent or other member of the der8y officlatlng In the parlsh. Selert Vestry mernbers are responsible for makin8 declslons on matters of gener81 concern and Importance to the Parlsh Includln8 de¢idln8 how P3rlsh funds èré to be applled. The Select Vestry meets at times flxÈd by the members or by the dlo¢esan Synod. Speclal meIng5 may be convened at any time bythe chairper50n or the churchwardens. In 2025, the Select Vestry met 9 tlmes durin8 the year and the average attendancewas 84%. Malntenante and admlnlstrative supporttothe Parlsh Is provided on a part-tlme basls by the Sexton, a cleaner and an offlce admlnistratOT. Stat•ment of Trust¢e$' Responslbillt5es Thetru5tees a responsible for preparin8theTrustees' Report and the statement ofrecelpts and payments andstatement of assets and liabilltles in accoidance with appllcable law and re8ulatlons. The law appllcable lo charitles In Northern lieland with Ineome ol less than £250,000 require5 the trustees to prepare statement of recelpts and payrnents and a statement of assets and liabilities for each financial year. The tTUStee5 are responslble for keeplng accountin8 record5 that are sufficient to show and explain the Parlsh's transactions and dlsclose with reasonable accuraLy at any tlme the assets and Ilabililie5 of the Parish. They are also re5ponsSble for safeguarding the assets of the Parish and hence for taklng reasonable step5 for the preventlon and detectlon of fraud and other Irre8ularltles. ¥wied on Behaff ofthÈTrustees iii Alleert Gault, H norary Secretary Date." 1 . OLt. 4)Lt 121 johnston, norary Treasurer
Stjohn the 8aptlrt Parlsh of Dunluce. Bushmills Truste& Annual Reportforthe year ended 3tst December 20Z5 Icontlnuedl Independent Examlnerfs Report to the Trustees of St John th• Baptlst Parlsh of Ounluc• I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31" December 2025. whlch are set out on page5 7 to 11. Respectlve responslbllltles of charltytrustees and examiner the charltvs trustees you are responslble for thè pieparation of the accounts In accordance wlth the Charltles Act INorthern Ireland) 2008. It is my responslblllty io: Examlne the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Aet. Follow the procedures laid down In the general Directions Riven by the Commission under sertion 651911bl ol the CharitÉe5 Act. State whether particular matter5 have come to my attentlon. Basb ol Ind*nd•fit •x•mln•rf$ report I have examined your charity accounts as requlred under section 6S of the Charitles Act and my examinatign wa5 carried out In accordance wlth the general dirertion5 given by the Charitycommission for Northern Ireland undersectlon 6519llbl of the Charitie5 Act. My examlnatlon included a revlew of the accountln8 rÈtords kèpt by thÈ chartty #nd a comparlson of the accounts presented wlth those recofds. It also included conslderatlon of any unusual Items or dlsclosures in the attounts, and 5eeklnB explanatlons from you as charlty trustee5 concernlnB any 5uGh matter5. My role 15 to state whether any materlal matters have Gome to my attention giving me cause to belleve.. 1. That accountln8 records were nol kept in accordance wlth sertlon 63 of the Charltles Act. 2. That the accounts do not accord wlth those accountlng records. 3. That the accounts do not comply wlth the aceovnllng requirements of the Charltles Act. 4. That there is further inforrnation needed for a proper understandlng of Ihe accounts to be reached. Independent MInerf$ statement I have completed my examlnatlon and have no concerns In rèspect of the matter$111 to141 listed above and, in connectlon with the following the Directions of the Charlty Commissitsn fur Northern Ireland, I have found no matter5 that requi drawlng to your attentlon. Signed: Stephen Kane, Parish Auditor Oate-
St John the 8aptist Parish of Dunluce, Bu5hmills Trustee< Annual Reportfor the yearended 315t December 2025 Icontlnuedl Recelpts and Payments k¢ount for the year ended 31 December 2025 UnrEted Funds 2025 Rertrided Funds End0Ment Funds 2025 Total 2025 Trrtal 2024 2025 Retei Rtiular Dlrect Glvlng 89,413 89,413 84?46 Don3tlDn$ and Legacles 4,331 4.331 5.739 FundTa15in8 3,548 3.S48 6,993 Investment Income 77,419 77,419 76.132 Other Incomt 15,641 15,641 12A07 P•ilsh Organlsjtbns 627 627 2,C(12 190,352 627 190.979 188.019 Dlocemn Au•ssm•nts 26,921 26.921 24890 Sllpend and Staff Costs 86,342 86.342 80,793 Mln15tryand Outreach 5,046 Adrnln15tratlon Ctssts 9,377 9,377 10,097 Property Ind Equlpment Costs 33,746 33.746 46.887 Donatlons 13,527 13,527 14,715 P•rlsh Or8anisations 58 925 1,109 Inv¢strnents 180,C¥)O 178,415 867 179.282 363,137 Net Recelptsllpaymentsl tor tho y•ar beforetr4n51grs 11,937 12401 IL697 1175,1181 Fund Trnnsf*rs Net Receiptsl Ipaymentslforthe yev aftertransfers 11,937 12401 11,697 1175.1181 C•5h Fund5 Ot start of year 222.083 399,603 Cash Funds •t •fid of ye•r 234.OZO 2.16Z 236,182 224A85 Signed on Behalf of the Tru51ees iii Alleen Gault, Honorary Secretary Date- 121 David Johrtsion onorary Treasurer
St John the Baptlst Parlsh of Dunluce. 8ushmills Trusteeg Annual Reportforthe year ended 31st December 2025 Icontlnuedl ststement of A59et5 and Uabllltles as at 31st December 2025 Unrestrlcted Funds 2025 Resirfcted Funds Erthwment Fund5 2025 Total 2025 Tot•1 2024 C•ih Cuirentktounts 101,285 2,162 103,447 132,464 DepositAtcounts 132,735 132,735 92,021 Totsl C•sh Funds 234,020 2,162 236,182 224A85 Irw•strn•nt As5•ts Rce VnltTrusts 201,303 2,599,240 2,788 2,803,331 2,S68A66 CIT UrsltTnJsts 27,964 27,964 27,272 Tot•1 In¥tm•nI AH•ts 201,303 2,599,240 30,752 2,831,295 2,595,738 A510ts r•t•ln•d forth• Parfih'$ own y Pailsh Centre 1.001,871 Il1,871 LODI.871 61ebe House 352,418 352.418 352,418 Total Assets retalned forthe Parlsh's own u 1.354289 lJ54,289 L354.289 SS8ned on Behalf of the Trustees Alleen Gault. Honorary Secretary Davld Johnston. Hon ary Treasurer Date: . 0. 2DLIo
St John the Baptlst Parlsh of Dunluce. Bushmi115 Trustee< Annual Report forthe year ended 31rt December 2025 {contlnuedl Notes to the financial Statements for the year ended YI December 2025 l. Accountlni pollde$ Set out below are the printlpal accountlng polides which have been adopted in the compllatlon of the Receipts and Payments Account and the Statement of Assets and Liabilitles. lal Recelpts and Payments Account All Items of income and expendlture Included within the Receipts and Payments Account have been accounted for on a cash recelpts basis. Ibl Statement of AS$S aftd UabllltTes lil Assets rethlnedlor the Parlsh's own ¥se The assets of the Parlsh, retalned for Its own use comprtse.. Churth Bulldln8 and Gravèyard The Church Buildin8 and Graveyard are deemed to be Herlta8e assets as deflned by the Charltles SORP IFRS1021. These Heritage assets are not Included In the stalement of assets and liabllltle5 a5 Information on the cost or valuatSon Is not avalloble and such Information cannot be obtained at a c05t commensurate with the benefit to the users of the accounts and to the par15h. Parlsh Centre The Parish Centre is recognSsed at rebulld ¢osi for Insurance purposes. Thls was profes51onally assessed In 2010 following compleiion of majorrefurblshmentand renovatlon work5. No depreclation has been provided on the Parlsh Centie buildin8S as the current estlmated rèsidual value 15 not less than Its orrying value and the remalnin8 useful Ilfe eurrenlly exceeds 50 years. Rectory The Recttsry Is reco8n15ed at the cost of major refufblshment, extension and renovatlon works completed In 2013. No depreclatlon ha5 been provlded on the Reclory as the current e5tlmated resldual value is not less than It5 carrylng value and ihe remainin8 useful life culntlY exceeds 50 years. I property Is vested trust with the Representative Church Body. 111) InStmentS Investments In RCBICIT Unit Trusts are inltlally recorded at ¢ost and are then Subsequently stated at fair valuÈ at each year end date. io
St John the Bapilst Parlsh of Dunlu¢e, 8ushmllls Trusteeg Annual Report forthe year ended 31st December 2025 Icontlnuedl Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31rt December 2025 Movement In Cash Funds lJ•n 2025 IncornlnK Rexwrres OutyoS Resourt*s Yr•nsfer5 31 ge¢ 2025 strlctedfund 8owlln¢ Club 2,402 627 18671 2,162 DeslBrTrated- Gathered Mln15try 9,248 15,5251 6277 iO,L OeslRn•ted. Youth Group 78 1S81 1201 Gemral Fund 212,757 190,352 1172,8321 1178,4151 162571 224,020 222,083 190,352 234,020 Tot•1 Funds 224,485 190,979 1179,2821 236,182 Purpose of R•>trkted funds.. Fund$ generated byth• member5 to cover 8owllng Uub costs. Movement In In¥ertment Funds V4lu4tlon l J¥n ZOZ5 TMnsf¢ In Tr•nsfers V•luatl¢)n AdJustment V4luatlon 31 De( 20ZS General Fund 179,737 21,566 201,303 Beqtsests 29,832 920 30.752 Capjtal Fund 2,386.169 213,071 2.599,240 Tot•1 Investment Funds 2,595,738 235,557 2,831.295 Endowrnent Funds Bequesrs.. The total Val of a numberof hJ5torlc endowments. The Partsh has no accessto the Capttrdl value. Annual Investment lficome Is pald to the Parh undErtheterm5 of the endowmertto defray spectfiediJpentlnKCOSts trlcted Funds Capltal Fund: The sales proceeds of parlsh glebe lands and property Is held In trust by the RCB. The Parish has re5trlcted access to Ihese fundsforapproved property capital expendlture only. Investmettt income 15 paid to the Parlsh to defrayEeneral operatln8 COSIS. li
st John the Baptlst Parish of DUnlu. Bushmllls Trustee Annual Report for the year ended 3tst l)e¢ember 2025 Icontinuedl Note5 to the ftnancial 5tstementsfor the year ended 31" December 2025 4. Collectlons for Thlrd Parties 2025 Chr15tlan Ald 192 160 Cancer Rèsearch 1,185 Royal 8ritlsh Legton Greefiisland Part5h Church 326 Mothers Unlon L721 874 The above amounts have been Included In recelpls for the year under'Donailons" &"Fundralsln8" and In payments for the year under"Donatlons'. S. Transactions wlth the Trustee5 The Parlsh paid two trustees a tvtal of £61,948 for salarles and le8ltlmate expense5. 12