The Parish of
ST JOHN'S TYRELLA
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE
ST
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
CHARITIES NUMBER NIC 103475

THE PARISH OF
STJOHN'S TYRELLA
CONTENTS
PAGE I
REFERENCES AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE PARISH
PAGE 2-4
TRUSTEES, REPORT
Page 5
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
Page 6
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Page 7-8
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
Page 9-10
NOTE5 TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THE PARISH OF ST JOHN'S TYRELLA
REFERENCES AND ADMINSTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity Name
Downpatrick/Down Group/St John, Tyrella/Down &
Dromore/Church of Ireland
Other Name or Acronym
St John's Tyrella
Charity Registration Number
NIC103475
TRUSTEES
Rev Henry Blair, Mr Raymond Carmichael, Mr William Holmes, Mr Kerry Orchard, Mrs Marjorie Orr,
Mr David Orr, Mr Jacob Pyper, Mrs Mona Strain, Mrs Beverley Mcmahon, Linda Rooney, Ronnie
Rooney
PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS
Clergy
Rev Henry Blair- Minister in Charge
Hon Treasurer
Mr William Holmes
Church Warden/(Clergyl
Mr David Orr
Church Warden (Peoples)
Mr Kerry Orchard
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
M B McGrady & Co, Rathmore House, 52 St Patrick's Avenue, Downpatrick Co Down, BT30 6DS
BANKERS
Danske Bank, Market Street, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 6LR

THE PARISH OF ST JOHN'S TYRELLA
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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024
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 2024.
OBJEcfivE AND AcfiviTIES
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's Tyrella the whole mission of the Church, pastoral,
evangelistic, social and ecumenical. Being open to and engaging with society as a whole and offering
support for those needing help are fundamental to the practical delivery of the benefits of
Christianity. A5 a result of activity in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion, St
John's 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 Mission 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's 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, within the larger Lecale Area Mission Partnership IL4MPI, 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 worship 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 godliness 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 individual was a hallmark of Jesus, ministry, therefore
we aim to be a parish where confidentia I pastoral care is available to all. We aim for our church to
be known for our loving attitude 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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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 Missions and registered charities.
Our Harvest Thanksgiving each year is one of our special seNices where all are welcome. We send
out invitations 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 afterwards in the Church Hall for a time
of fellowship.
As part of the LAMP group, we join with Some other Parishes to take turns as host for the Evergreens
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 considered the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit
to ensure that the activities entered 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 decreased compared to last year by £529.
The house which we rent out has been let at £490 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 f inancial
statements for the year ended 2024 can be signed off as a going concern.
STRucfuRE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing 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 Charity Trustees.
RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF SELEcf 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 election 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 term5 which may be
Served.
PAY AND REMUNERATION
St John's Tyrella is part of the group of Parishes called Lecale Area Mission Partnership ILAMPI and
as such do not directly pay the Incumbent. Each Parish in the Group has been assessed and pays a
monthly payment to the LAMP Group who are responsible for pay and remuneration. Our monthly
payment was £830 per month for 2024.
ORGANISATIONAL STRucfuRE
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 deciding how parish funds 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 considered the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit
to ensure that the activities entered during the year have helped to achieve the Parish's objectives
and activities, as well as providing public benefit.
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 regulations.
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 liabilities
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 a nd other irregularities.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Trustee I
Rev Henry Blair
Trustee 2
William Holmes
Date
01110/2025

THE PARISH OF ST JOHN'S TYRELLA
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
(Unrestricted) (Restricted) (Endowment)
2024
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Freewill offering and plate
collection
GIFf aid (Freewill collection)
Special Harvest Appeal
Income from Rental of Premises
Bank and Deposit Interest
Grave Fees
Donations
Other Receipts
Events
4,907
4,907
5,724
2,887
5,821
6,027
200
2,887
5,821
6,027
200
2,230
4,838
5,561
200
600
940
940
TOTAL RECEIPTS
20,782
20,782
20,563
PAYMENTS
LAMP Group payments
Diocesan Costs/Assessment
Church Running Costs linc
Grounds)
Repairs, maintenance and
refurbishment
Church hall running costs
Sundry expenses
9,960
1,834
6,096
9,960
1,834
6,096
9,890
1,908
7,216
1,165
1,165
2,640
260
TOTAL PAYMENTS
EXCESS OF PAYMENTS OVER
RECEIPTS
EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS
Trustee I
Rev Henry Blair
Trustee 2
William Holmes
Date
01110/2025

THE PARISH OF ST JOHN'S TYRELLA
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
(Unrestricted) {Restricted) (Endowment)
2024
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
CASH FUNDS
Current Account
Petty Cash
13,363
432
13,363
432
13,892
432
TOTAL CASH FUND
INVESTMENT ASSETS
Legal & General
Investment Properties.
28,056
28,056
27,039
TOTAL INVESTMENT ASSETS
No valuation is included for the House attached to the Hall as it is owned by Down & Connor Dromore
Diocesan Board of Education. The Parish receives the benefit of the rental income and is responsible for
all maintenance and repair costs.
ASSETS RETAINED FOR THE PARISH'S OWN USE
Church Hall**
Fixtures & Fittings
£20,000
TOTAL ASSETS RETAINED FOR
PARISH'S OWN USE
**No valuation is included for Church Hall as it is also owned by Down & Connor and Dromore Diocesan
Board of Education, and the Parish has sole use and is responsible for all maintenance and repair costs.
On behalf of the Trustees
Trustee I
Rev Henry Blair
Trustee 2
William Holmes
Date
01/10/2025

THE PARISH OF ST JOHN'S fiRELLA
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Charity Trustees of St John's Tyrella Trust
I report on the accounts for the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2024.
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 65191{b) of the Charities Act
State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examine￿$ report
I have examined your charity account5 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 6519}Ibl 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 included consideration 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 given me cause to
believe:
l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 63 of the Charities Act.
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records.
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act.
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.

THE PARISH OF ST JOHN'S TYRELLA
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters111 to (41 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.
Name: Conaill McGra
FCA
Professional qualification/ body-. Chartered Accountants Ireland
Address: Rathmore House, 52 St Patrick's Avenue, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 6DS
Date.. 01/1012025

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Receipts and Payments Account
All items of income and expenditure included with the Receipts and Payments Account have
been accounted for on a cash receipts basis.
Assets and Liabilities
The Church Building and Graveyard are deemed to be Heritage assets as defined by the
Charities SORP {FRS1021. These Heritage assets are not included in the Statement of Assets
and Liabilities as information on the cost or valuation and such information cannot be
obtained at a cost commensurate with the benefit to the users of the accounts and to the
Parish.
Church Hall
The Church Hall is not included in the statement of assets as it is owned by the Down and
Connor and Dromore Diocesan Board of Education and St John's Tyrella Parish has been
given the sole use. The Parish is responsible for all associated maintenance and repair costs.
Fixtures and Fittings
A value of £20,000 has been included for fixtures and fittings.
Investment Assets
The house attached to the Church Hall is also owned by the Down & Connor and Dromore
Diocesan Board of Education and the Parish has been given the use of it subject to bearing
all maintenance and repair costs. It was initially used as a Sexton's house but is now rented
out and provides the Church with a rental income.
Investment
Value at Year End
2024
Value at Year End
2023
Legal & General Trust
£28,056
£27,039
Reconciliation of Cash Funds
Total Cash Funds at beginning of year
Receipts for the year
Payments for the year
14,324
20,782
121311)
TOTAL CASH FUNDS AT END OF YEAR
£13,795

THE PARISH OF ST JOHN'S TYRELLA
Collections for Third Parties
2024
2023
Transactions with the Trustees
Trustees received reimbursement of outlay during the year amount to £Nil. No trustee or
person related to a trustee had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered
by the charity during the year.
Governance Costs
Governance costs of £2,256 were incurred during the year. Governance costs are included
within sundry expenses costs in the Receipts and Payments Account.
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