St. Patrick's Church, Broughshane
The Parish of Skerry, Rathcavan and Newtowncrommelin
Annual report and Financial Statements
For the year ended 31" December 2023
Charily Regi8tration Number: NIC-103137-0

SLPatrickYs Church, Broughshane
Annual report And fillancial statements for the year ended 31$¢ Deeember 2023
Contents
Pages
References and administrative details of the Charity
Trustees'Annual Report
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
Receipts and payments &ccount
Statement of assets and liabilities
Notes to the financial statsments
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St.Patrick's Church, Broughshane
Referene£8 and administrative details
Charity Name:
St Patrick's Church, Broughshane
Charity Registration Number:
NIC-103137-0
Contact Address".
The Rectory
49 Rectory Gardens
Broughshane
Co Antrim
BT42 4LF
Trustees
The Charity Trustees who served during the year or were Trustees at the date of this report were:
Rev. Dr Andrew Campbell (r¢signed 2024), Mrs. Sarah Gamble {Treasurer- resigned 2024), Mr. Richard
Reade (Secretary), Mr. Thomas Douglas, Mr. Alan Brown (resigned 2024), Mrs. G¢raldine Linford, Mrs Julie
Thompson, Mrs Beth Clyde, Mr Stephen Tuff. Mrs Kathryn McGall, Mr Steven Young, Mrs Emma Erwin, Mrs
Suzanne Mathewson, Mr Denis Taylor. Mr Gavin Mark, Mr JonathaTt Nelson (resigned 2024), Ms Anne
Brownle¢ and Mr Steven Ewing (Appointed Treasurer 2024).
PriDcipal Office-bearers
Clergy:
Church Trcasurer:
Secretary:
Church Warden - Clergy:
Church Warden - P¢ople:
Glebe Warden - Clergy:
Glebe Warden - People:
Rev Dr Andrew Campbell (Resigned 2024)
Mrs Sarah Gainbl¢ (Resigiied 2024 - Steven Ewing Appointed)
Mr Richard Reade
Mrs Beth Clyde
Mr Ai)drew Kennedy
Mr Alan Brown
Mr Steven Young
Independent Examiner
lan Johnston
For and behalf of..
Stevenson and Wilson Chartered Accountants
22-30 Broadway Avenue
Ballymena
Co Antrim
BT43 7AA
Bankers
Ulster Bank Ltd
49 Wellington Street
Ballym¢na
BT43 6AD

SLPatrick's Church, BroughshaDe
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Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 Deeember 2023
The trustees present the annual report and statements of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities for
St Patrick's Church, Broughshane for th¢ year ended 31° December 2023
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITES
The charitable purpose is the expression of the precepts of the Christian religion through engagement with the
general public and in particular. with the disadvantaged, the sicL the elderly and the young as a public benefit.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
These can be measured and evidenced through increased social integration and pastoral care delivered at the
point of need. The direct benefit of participation in Church life includes the enjoyment of public worship and
the giving and receiving of pastoral ministry, improved understanding of the values relating to ¢ivi¢
engagemcnt, community cohesion and providing a bridge between diverse groups as well as improved
educational outcomes through the Church's ministy of teaching.
The beneficiaries are the general public, and the public valuation of the benefits can be evidenced through
attendance at public worship, participation in Church governance and willingness to support through
contributions, the continuing witness of the Church. The wider benefit to the public will outweigh any
detriment arising in the course of Christian outreach.
The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include the provision of archive records, public enjoyment of
cultural and historic bulldings and artefacts such as church plate, furnishings and materials as well as an overall
improved appreciation of longstanding Christian heritage. This is demonstrated through on-going provision of
access to records and the use made of these records in, for example, research and genealogy, through
conservation efforts iii respect of records, property and artefacts and the subsequent and continued requests for
aLcess ai)d use of our materials by wider society.
There is no harni arising from the purpose. The beneficiaries are the general public. No private benefit is
received by truslces fu I til l ing their trustLe responsibil ilics in respect of th¢5¢ records, buildings or artefacts. but
in the course of coiiservation and to make these acce%¥ible to Ilie public, the englagement of professional stsff
aiid services is essejitial but incidental to the fulfllment of the purpose.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The Charity Trustees have complied with their duties in lin¢ with the Commission's Public Benefit statutory
guidance. Regular worship and reachingi out into the communily as well as other activities both social and
fundraising have bccn carried out through the year to fulfil our statement of Public Benefit.
St Patrick's Church Broughshane facilitates and enables Christian worship and di￿lpIesh1p within the Anglican
Tradition. This is doi)e througli various models, including traditional and contemporary expr¢ssions twic¢ a
Inonili (s¢cosid aiid fourili Suiidays). blLiided worsliip twice a Inoiitli (firsl aiid th ird Sundays), a weekly Mid-
week communion service and monlhly prayer Ineelings. Tliis is supplemented by various commiinity
iiiiliaisvii )ilLIl ¢15 IUIILi1¢S, 111¥1I b tsrLakl<tsls. blilLlI, Knit, and Natter Lrah (iroup, and an annual
Easter Egg hunt. Seasonal events Include but are not limitcd io Harvest, Remembrance Sunday, Carol Services,
WeeklJ' Cnffee iiioriiiiig (following InidM,eek scrvice) and Lastcr Scrvices. A week.ly Suiiday Club caters for
childrcn and tc¢nagers tlirougli a Yuuili kellowshiplBible Study and louth Cliib. Additionally, partnership with
Scouts and Girl Guides allows us to offer further Youth and Children's work.
In 2019, w¢ committed ourselves to the vision statement:
"People who share God's love with the community. By welcoming those who come through the door and
serviiig those outside it."
And we have sought to fulfil this vision since.

St.PatrickYs Church, Broughshane
NANc￿L REv￿w
The freewill and loose offerings which are reported in the General Account for 2023 show a slight decrease on
those reported in 2022. The General Account closing balance at the end of the year was £54.548 which w&s an
increase on the previous year of £10,667
The financial accounts of the parish also include two smallcr accounts which are thc Building Fund and Choir
Accounts. Thcsc accounts are set aside for the maintenance of the church and the operation of the choir
respectively. The choir account was closed during 2023.
GOING CONCERN
The trustees have reviewed the finances for the year ahead and are satisfied that there are adequate funds in
place to ensure that the Parish can continue its activities and the financial statsments for the year ended
31, December 2023 can be signed off as a going concern
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND I￿NAGEMENT
Governing Document and Constitution of the Charity
Chapter Ill of the Constitution of thc Phurc4 of Ireland governs Parishes and Parochial Organisation. The Sclcct
Vestry members are the Charity Trustees
Recruitment and Appointment of Seleet Vestry (Trustees)
All members of the Church of Ireland who are nver th¢ age of18 and are either re.gident within the parish or live
¢lsewhere but have been accustoined Inembers of the congregation for at least three months, may register as
members of the general vestry of the parish, allowing them to attend and vote at meetings of the general vesty
and to stand for election to the select vestry.
Meetings ot the general vestry are nonnally held 01)ce a year (commonly known as "the Easter Vesty"). The
Select Vestry is elected as part of this General Vestry meeting. 'I"he Select Vestry will hold their positions for a
period of one year. Select Vestry members may be rc-elected annually and there is no limit on the number of
ternis which may be served.
Pay and remuneration
The Rev. Campbell receives a stipend in accordance with figures approved by the General Synod of the Church
of Ireland.
Any private benefit arising out of the fulfilment of our Christian ministry or to lay staff is essential to the
tultilment ot the purpose of the advancemenl of religion. With the exception of the clergy, no Trust¢e receives
remuneration, reward or other private benefit for carrying out their Trustee responsibility.
Organisational Structure
The select vesty is responsible for the day-to-day management of the parish. The select vesty consists of the
member of the clergy serving in the parish. any curate assistant ("the curate"), the churchwardens, the glebe
wardens and other members of the general vestry elected at the General Vesty.

St.Patriek's Church, Broughshane
The select vesty is chaired by the incumbent or other member of the clergy officiating in the parish. Select vesty
members are responsible for making decisions on matters of general concern and importance to the parish
including deciding how parish funds are to be applied.
The select vesty meets on a monthly basis. Special meetings may be convened at any time by the chairperson
or the churchwardens.
COMPLtENCE WITH PUBLIC BENEFIT
The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public
benefit to ensure that the actives entered into during the year have helped to achieve the Parish's objectives and
activities, as well as providing public benefit.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the statement of receipts and payments and
statement of assets and liabilities in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland with Income of less than £250,000 requires the trustees to
prepaTe a statement of receipts and payments and a statement of assets and liabilities for each financial year.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Parish's
transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the assets and liabilities of the Parish. They are
also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Parish and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention
and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Trustees on and signed on their behalf:
Mr Steven Fwin
Truste¢
G&iHLoINe Aihj frrglD
Trustee
Date:
Date:

St.Patriek's Church, Broughshane
NIC- 103137-0
Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of St. Patriek*s Churcb, Broughshane.
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. which are set out on pages 8-12
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities
Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section
65(9)(b) of the Cliarities Act
statc whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
J have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was
Carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. It also includ¢d coiisideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts
and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act.
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records.
That the accounts do not comply with thc accouiiting requirements of the Charitie5 Act.
That there is further inforniation nceded for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no con¢erns in respect of the matters ( l ) to (4) listed above and, in
connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no
matters that require drawing to your attention,
lan Johnston
For and behalf of:
Stevenson and Wilson Chartered Accountants
22-30 Broadway Avenu¢
Ballymena
BT43 7AA
Date:

SLPatrick's Church, Broughshane
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Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2023
Unrestricted
Funds
2023
Restricted
Funds
2023
Endowment
Funds
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Recei
Freewill offering
Donations and loose offerings
Restricted donations
Charitable activities
Gift Aid
Use of hall
59,766
4,262
59,766
4,262
4,712
1,200
22,120
2,459
62,494
5,349
4,382
370
19,414
2.624
4,712
1200
22,120
2,459
89,807
4,712
94.519
94,633
Asset 9nd investment sales
RCB Investment income
Bequesls investment income
12,879
4,061
12,879
4,061
13.814
4,476
16.940
16,940
18,290
otgl Recei
ts
106,747
4,712
111,459
112.923
Pa
ments
Ministry and support staff
Pension and general fund
Premises expenses
Repairs and ii)aintenance
Congregational running expenses
Donations
47,107
19.396
12,940
2,751
9,962
2,927
47,107
19,396
12,940
4,319
10,020
4,373
47,518
18,918
16,854
6,730
7,739
7,301
1,568
58
1,446
95,083
3,072
98,155
105,060
Asset and inveslmenÉ purehases
Capital expenditure
997
499
1,496
3,300
997
449
1,496
3,300
Total Pa
ments
96.080
3,571
99,651
108J60
Net of Reeeipts l (Payments)
10,667
11,808
4,563
Transfers between ￿ndS
Cash funds last year end
43,881
7,526
51,407
46,844
Cash funds this year end
54,548
8,667
63,215
51,407

St.Patrick?s Church, Broughshane
NIC- 103137-0
ststement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31" December 2023
Unrestricted
Funds
2023
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Cash Funds
Cash funds
54,548
8.667
63,215
51,407
Total Cash Funds
54,548
&667
63,215
51,407
Other Monetary assets
2023 Gift aid debtor
9,000
9,000
12,000
Investment Assets
Fund to
which asset
belongs
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Nominal
Value
Last Year
CIT Unit Trust
RB General Unit Trust
RB General Unit Trust
88,604
100,347
3,322
88,604
100,347
3,322
Total Inve$tment Assets
192,273
192,273
Assets retained for the Parlsh's own
Fund lo
which 8sset
belongs
Restricted
Restricted
Restricled
Current
Year
Last Year
Church Buildiiigs and Conlents
Church Hall Buildings and Contents
Rectory
1,806,290
1,394,159
494,901
1,806,290
1,394,159
494,901
3,695,350
3,695,350
Llabilities
Fund lo
hieh asset
belongs
Restricted
Amount due
Last Year
Designated donations
Signed On Behalf of the Trustees
Mr Steven Ewing
Trustee
rustee
Date:
Date:

St.Patriek's Church, Broughshane
NIC- 103137-0
Notes lo the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
l. Aecollnting polieiey
Set out below are the principal accounting policies which have been adopted in the compilation of the Receipts
and Payments Account and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities
(a) Receipts and Payments Account
All items of income and expenditure included within the Receipts and Payments Account have been
accounted for on a cash receipts basis.
(b) Statement of Assets aDd Ligbilities
(i) Assets relainedfor the Parish's own ￿e
The assets of the Parish. retained for its own use comprise: .
Church Buildings and Contents
Church Hall Buildings and Contents
Rectory
The above assets are recognised at insurance values.
ii) Investments
Fixed asset investments comprising investment properties, investments in equities (ordinary shares) and
investment in RCBICIT Unit Trusts are initially recorded at cost and are then subsequently stated at fair
value at each year end date. Investments in unquoted investments are recorded at cost and are assessed
annually for impaimient.
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 Deeember 2023 (continued)
Reconciliation of Cash Funds
Total Cash Funds at Beginning of the year
51,407
Receipts for the Year
Payments for the Year
Totsl Cash Funds at end of the year
111,459
(99,651)
63.215
3. Movement In Funds
AtlJan
2023
Intoming
Resources
Outgolng
Resources
At 31 Det
2023
Transfers
Restricted funds
Building Fund
Choir Account
Current A¢¢ount
6,382
1,144
4,410
(2,125)
8,667
(1,144)
,144
302
(1,446}
7,526
4,712
(3,571)
8,667
Unrestrieted funds
General Fund
43,881
106,747
(96,080)
54.548
43,881
106,747
(96,080)
54,548
Toial funds
51,407
111,459
(99,651)
63,215
Purposes of Restricted Funds
Building Fund: these funds are for the maint¢nance of the church property.
Choir Accounts.. these funds are for the running of the church choir (closed during 2023).
Current Account - this represents designated donations within the current account
4. Collections for Third Parties
2023
2022
Charitable Collections
302
302
The above amounts have been included in Receipts for the Year under restricted donations and in
Payments for the year under donations.

St.Patrick's Chureh, Brougbshane
NIC - 103137-0
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31" December 2023 (continued)
S. Transactions with the Trustees
Rev. Campbell was paid £46,072 for the services he provided to the church. The parish also paid expenses
relating to the running costs of the Rectory which is occupied by the Rev. Campbell.
No other trustee or a person related to a trustee had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered
into by the charity during the year.
6. Governance Costs
Governance costs of £1,944 w¢r¢ incurred during the year relating to fees paid for the independent examination
of th¢ a￿ountS. Governanc¢ costs are included within Congregational Running Expenses in the tle¢eipts and
Payments Accounts.
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