**Trustees Report 01/01/22 – 31/12/22** 

## **Ballymena/Craigs,Dunaghy&Killaghan/Craigs ParishChurch,** 

## **Cullybackey/Connor/Church of Ireland** 

## **Craigs Parish Church NIC103266** 

## **Statement of Public Benefit** 

## Purpose 1 

The expression of the precepts of the Christian religion through engagement with the general public, and in particular with the disadvantaged, the sick, the elderly and the young is a public benefit. This 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 civic engagement, community cohesion and providing a bridge between diverse groups as well as improved educational outcomes through the Church’s ministry 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. Any private benefit arising out of the fulfilment of our Christian ministry or to lay staff is essential to the fulfilment of the purpose of the advancement of religion. No Trustee receives remuneration, reward or other private benefit for carrying out their Trustee responsibility. 

## Purpose 2 

The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include the provision of archive records, public enjoyment of cultural and historic buildings 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 in respect of records, property and artefacts and the subsequent and continued requests for access and use of our materials by wider society. There is no harm arising from the purpose. The beneficiaries are the general public. No private benefit is received by trustees fulfilling their trustee responsibilities in respect of these records, buildings or artefacts, but in the course of conservation and to make these accessible to the public, the engagement of professional staff and services is essential but incidental to the fulfilment of the purpose. 



All the functions of the parish relate to the advancement of religion through holding regular worship and communicating with and caring for parishioners and others in our community. 

All trustees have been made aware and have regard for the Commissions Public Benefit Statutory Guidance 

## **Financial Position:-** 

We have ended the year with a loss of £9989.85 in the current account which is mainly due to the Curate in charge taking over as Incumbent of the Parish, high energy costs and a reduction in FWO/donations. The Restoration Fund has reduced to £20438.01 despite a successful Fete and generous donations from parishioners which is mainly due to major refurbishment within the Church Hall. Obviously this has been a poor annual return andwe need to bear in mind that in 2023 the Incumbent will receive a substantial increase in Stipend 

## **- Charity Address:** 

The Rectory 95 Hillmount Road Cullybackey Ballymena BT42 1NZ 

## **List of Trustees:-** 

Rev A Halligan (Chairperson) Mr Brian Barker Mrs E Barker Mrs P Fleming Mr A D Frazer Mrs M Moore Mrs A McCord Mr A McCord Mrs E Ross M/s J Moore Mrs S Rodgers Mr W Johnston Mr R Rodgers Mr G McDonald Mr K McCord Mrs V Neilly Mr R Taylor 



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The principal function is to suprK)rt the advancernent of the Chnstian religion by promoting
through the of the Parish the vthole mission of the Church. pastoral, evangelistic,
scKial and ecumenical. Bw'rKJ open to and engaging wth so(iety as 8 whole and offering
Christianty. As a resuft of activrty in pursuit of the adVar￿ment of the Christian religion. the
Parish has custody of a large of records. materials and artefacts of signtficance to the
cultural heritage, th• maintenance of ￿lch is undertaken by the Parish a5 a se(x)ndary
charitable purpose.
Appointment of Trustees:_
the proposed truslee has to b8 approved and seconded by one or more members of the
Select Vestry
Funds held by Charity:.
Ballymena Cleric41 Union
£294.35
DekM)srt for Church House
£400.00
Signatures on behalf of Charity
A S/S_
Brian Barker
dated
Eileen Barker
dated
Treasurer
&7"*.25
Asst Treasurer