THE PARISH OF ST JOHN'S TYRELLA
ST
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2023
The Trustees present the Annual Report and Statements of Receipts and Payments and Assets and
Liabilities for St John's Tyrella for the year ended 31 December 2023.
OBJECTIVE AND ACTIVITIES
The principal function of St John's Tyrella is to support the advancement of the Christian religion by
promoting, through the work of St John'5 Tyrella the whole mission of the Church, pastoral,
evangelistic, social and ecumenical. Being open to and engaglng with society as a whole and offering
support for those needing help are fundamental to the practical delivery of the benefits of
Christianity. As a result of activity in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion, St
John'5 Tyrella has custody of property and of records, materials and artefacts of significance to the
cultural and religious heritage and maintenance of which is undertaken by the select vestry of St
John's Tyrella.
ACHIEVEMENTS, PERFORMANCE AND PUBLIC BENEFIT
Our Misslon is to Worship God, to share the good news of the gospel, to grow in faith and godly
living through the teaching of scripture and by the Strength and guidance of the Holy Spirit and to
continue God's work in his world.
We are small church community, seeking to be obedient to God'5 word and to live as members of
the family of God. Our little church has been a sanctuary to many people throughout the
generations; a place of worship week by week, and a gathering place in life's greatest joys and
tragedies. Our prayer is that St John's, wlthin the larger Lecale Area Mission Partnership {LAMPI, will
continue to be:
A place where God's people can grow in Christian maturity through the teaching of His word,
through prayer and through the sacraments.
A place where those in need find help, and where the troubled find comfort, and a place where
visitors find a friendly welcome and hear the good news of God's love.
A place where we provide rites and ceremonies such as marriages and funerals.
Our priority Is to worshlp and glorify God in the power of the Holy Spirit, though word, song and
prayer, and to encourage and enable those of all ages to participate. We seek to express biblical
truth in a way that is relevant and that will lead us to grow in 8odllness and to honour Jesus as our
Lord and Saviour.
We want our Church to be a house of prayer as we regularly pray for one another, other Christians,
world needs and evangelism.
We recognise that care and concern for the indivldual was a hallmark of Jesus, ministry, therefore
we aim to be a parish where confidential pastoral care is avallable to all. We aim for our church to
be known for our loving attltude to our fellow parishioners, to the other churches in the area, and to
those who have no meaningful church connection at all.

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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2023
We recognise that small groups lin which everyone is free to contribute their thoughts and
experiences) are an effective way of getting to grips with the Bible and we are committed to running
regular short courses of group Bible study.
We seek to be a generous community and good stewards of our money, goods and time. By sharing
what God has given us, we aim to help those who are in need and to assist those who do God's work
both at home and abroad. Eg Annual donations to Mlssions and registered charitie5.
Our Harvest Thanksgiving each year is one of our special services where all are welcome. We send
out invltations and advertise in the local paper and it Is always one of our better attended services.
It has been our custom to have a special appeal and gather together afterwards in the Church Hall
for a time of fellowshlp.
As part of the LAMP group, we join with some other Parishes to take turns as host for the Evergreens
a group where senior members come together for food and fellowship.
A Women's Fellowship Group with membership from a wide area meets monthly in our Church Hall.
The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's
guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities entered into during the year have helped to
achieve the Parish's objectives and activities, as well as providing public benefit.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Funds held at year end are decreased compared to last year by £1,351.
The house which we rent out has been let at £400 per month.
It has always been the policy to try and hold £20,000+ in reserve to cover unexpected expenditure.
GOING CONCERN
The Trustees have reviewed the budgets 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
statements for the year ended 2023 can be signed off as a golng concern.
STRucfuRE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governlng Document and Constitution of the Charity
Chapter111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland governs Parishes and Parochial Organisation.
The Select Vestry members are the Charlty Trustees.
RECRUITEMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF SELECT VESTRY {TRUSTEES)
All members of the Church of Ireland who are over the age of 18 and are either resident within the
parish or live elsewhere but have been accustomed members 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 vestry and to Stand for electlon to the select vestry. Meetings of the
general vestry are held at least once a year. The Select Vestry is elected as part of this General
Vestry meeting. The Select Vestry will hold their positions for a period of one year. Select Vestry

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members may be re-elected annually and there is no limit on the number of terms which may be
served.
PAY AND REMUNERATION
St John's Tyrellals part of the group of Parlshes called Lecale Area Mlssion Partnership (LAMP) and
as such do not directly pay the Incumbent. Each Parlsh in the Group has been assessed and pays a
monthly payment to the LAMP Group who are responsible for pay and remuneratlon. Our monthly
payment was £830 per month for 2023.
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
The select vestry is responsible for the day to day management of the parish. The select vestry
consists of the member of the clergy serving In the parish, the church wardens, and generally not
more than ten other members of the general vestry elected at the General Vestry.
The select vestry Is chaired by the incumbent or other member of the clergy officiating in the parish.
Select vestry members are responsible for making decisions on matters of general concern and
importance to the parish including declding how parish fund5 are to be applied.
The select vestry meets at times fixed by the members or by the diocesan synod. Special meetings
may be convened at any time by the chairperson or the church wardens.
COMPLIANCE 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 activities entered into during the year have helped to
achieve the Parish's objectives and activities, as well as providing public beneflt.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONBILITIES
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 regulation5.
The law applicable to charities In Northern Ireland with Income of less than £250,000 requires the
trustees to prepare 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 Ilabilities
for the Parish. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets to the parish and hence for
taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Trustee I
Rev Adrian Dorrian
Trustee 2
William Holmes
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