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 advan￿rnent 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: I￿1&￿1.L4
Secretary