Report Ol/01123- 31112123 Ballymena/craigs,Dunaghy&Killaghan/Craigs Parish Church. Cullyba¢key/connor/Church of Ireland Craigs Parish Church NIC103266 Ststement of Public Benefrt Pur osel 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 benefrt 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 group5 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 worshipi 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. Pur ose2 The direct benefits flowing frotn thls 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 record5, property and artefacts and the subsequent and continued requests for access and use of our materials by wider society. There is no hami 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 Posltion:. We have ended the year with a loss of £13,529.88 in the current account which is mainly due to ever increasing overheads within insurance and energy costs, whilst increase in anticipated Rector stipend along with additional ministry cover due to illness and a reduction in FWO/donations. The Restoration Fund has reduced to £18,158.01 mainly due to refurbishment of heating system within the Church Hall. Obviously this has been a poor annual return and we need to bear in mind that in 2024. Chari Address:_ The Rectory 95 Hillmount Road Cullybackey Ballymena BT42 INZ List of Trustees:. Rev A Halligan {Chairperson) Mr W Byers Mr J Elder Mrs P Fleming Mr A D Frazer Mrs M Moore Mrs P Mccord Mr A Mccord Mrs W Mcllroy Mrs A Orr Mrs E Ross Mrs S Rodgers Mr W Johnston Mr G McDonald Mr K Mccord Mrs A Taylor Mr R Taylor
The Pur ose of the Chari The principal function 15 to support the advanrnent of the Christian religion by promoting through the work of the Parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. Being open to and engaging with society as a whole and offering Christianity. As a result of attivity in pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion, the Parish has custody of a large body of records, materials and artefacts of significance to the cultural heritage, the maintenance of which 15 undertaken by the Parish as a secondary charitable purpose. Appointment of Trustees:. The Chairperson asks for proposals from all members of the Selett Vestry attendee's and the proposed trustee has to be approved and seconded by one or more members of the Select Vestry. Funds held by Charity:_ Ballymena Clerical Union £294-35 House Deposit Signed on behalf of Charity". Jonathan Elder Stephanie Rodgers Dated: I,1.412 Lt Treasurer Dated: I1&1.L4 Secretary