Charity registration number.. 103477
St John's Church
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

St John's Church
Contents (continued)
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees, Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
4t05
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
7t012

St John's Church
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
Mr George Hanna
Mrs Gill Gleghorn
Mr Bill Cash
Mrs Bridget Mccaw
Mrs Barbara Robb
Mr John Roe
Mrs Jennifer White
Mrs Sarah Roe
Mr David Maguinness
Mrs Jill Aulds
Cannon Myrtle Morrison
Mrs Wendy Rooney
Mr Brian McBurney
Mrs Tracey Magowan
Mr lan Smyth
Mrs Keren Akkari
Mr Robert Milligan
103477
Charity Registration Number
Principal Office
7 Sunningdale Drive
Newcastle
Co. Down
BT33 OQJ
Independent Examiner
KPS Accountants Limited
50A Main Street
Newcastle
Co. Down
BT33 OAD
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St John's Church
Trustses. Report
The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year
ended 31 December 2023.
Structure, governance and management
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated
charity.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure
appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 8 April 2024 and signed on its behalf by-.
Mr lan Smyth
Trustee
Mr Robert Milligan
Trustee
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St John's Church
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of St John's Church
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of St John's Church for the year ended 31
December 2023.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the prepafation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.,
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under section 65{9){bl of the Charities Act., and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts 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 65{91(b) 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 includes 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 giving me cause to believe.
1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Acl
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.
Independent examiner's ststement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters {1 } 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.
kPJ
KPS Accountants Limited
50A Main Street
Newcastle
Co. Down
BT33 OAD
8 April 2024
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St John's Church
ststement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
2023
Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investment incorne
95,909
12,180
38,000
92
108,089
38,000
23,300
23,208
Total income
119,117
50,272
169,389
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
14.750)
1126,033)
(4,750)
(126,364)
331
Total expenditure
Gainsllosses on investment assets
(130,783)
1,527
1331)
{131,114)
1,527
Net (expenditure)lincome
110,1391
49,941
39,802
Net movement in funds
110,1391
49,941
39.802
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
126,442
860,894
987,336
Total funds carried forward
116,303
910,835
1,027,138
The notes on pages 7 to 12 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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St John's Church
ststement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
(continued)
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
2022
Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Investment income
90,147
21,446
14,873
105,020
21,455
Total income
111,593
14,882
126,475
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
(3,9551
(102,2471
(3,9551
(102,4941
{247)
Total expenditure
Gainsllosses on investment assets
(106,2021
4,664}
1247)
(106,4491
(4,664)
Net income
727
14,635
15,362
Net movement in funds
727
14.635
15,362
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
125,715
846,259
971.974
Total funds carried fotward
126,442
860,894
987,336
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods.
The notes on pages 7 to 12 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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St John's Church
(Registration number: 103477)
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2023
2023
2022
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
863,271
869,830
Current assets
Investments
Cash at bank and in hand
34,490
134,662
32,963
85,084
169.152
118,047
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
(5,285)
{541)
Net current assets
163,867
117,506
Net assets
1,027,138
987,336
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Restricted funds
910,835
860,894
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
Other reserves
(871.0331
987,336
1845,532)
971,974
Total unrestricted funds
116,303
126,442
Total funds
1.027,138
987,336
The financial statements on pages 4 to 12 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on 8
April 2024 and signed on their behalf by.
Mr lan Smyth
Trustee
Mr Robert Milligan
Trustee
The notes on pages 7 to 12 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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St John's Church
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
1 Accounting policies
Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the
revaluation of certain assets the Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 2008 and the requirements of the
Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally
entitled to the income and the amount car) be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate
all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have
been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
The tangible assets comprise the Parish Centre and Glebe House at cost and are not depreciated.
The Church buildings of St John's and St Colman's Graveyard are deemed to be Heritage assets as
defined by the SORP {FRS 102) These Heritage assets are not included on the balance sheet as
information on the cost or valuatior) is not available and such information cannot be obtained at a cost
commensurate with the ber¢efit to the user of the accounts or the Parish.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes lo the financial
statements.
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any
estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows.
Asset class
Fixtures and Fittings
Office Equipment
Depreciation method and rate
20°/o Straight line
20 % Straighl line
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St John's Church
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
(continued)
Pensions and other post retirement obligations
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme which is a pension plan under which fixed
contributions are paid into a pension fund and the charity has no legal or constructive obligation to pay
further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits
relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when
they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised
as a prepayment.
2 Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
funds
General
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
Donations and legacies-,
Donations from individuals
Gift aid reclaimed
81,967
13,942
12,180
94,147
13,942
Total for 2023
95,909
12.180
108,089
Total for 2022
90,147
14,873
105,020
3 Investment income
Unrestricted
funds
General
Restricted
funds
Totsl
funds
Interest receivable and similar income.,
Interest receivable on bank deposits
Other investment income
452
22,756
92
544
22,756
Total for 2023
23,208
92
23,300
Total for 2022
21,446
21,455
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St John's Church
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
(continued)
4 Trustees remuneration and expenses
During the year the charity made the following transactions with trustees.
Mrs Jacqueline Wilson
£Nil (2022. £383) of expenses were reimbursed to Mrs Jacqueline Wilson during the year.
Mrs Karen Law
£Nil (2022.. £60) of expenses were reimbursed to Mrs Karen Law during the year.
MrJohn Roe
£Nil (2022.. £1681 of expenses were reimbursed to Mr John Roe during the year.
Mr Bill Cash
£Nil (2022. £87) of expenses were reimbursed to Mr Bill Cash during the year.
Mrs Jill Aulds
£Nil (2022. £3411 of expenses were reimbursed to Mrs Jill Aulds during the year.
5 Staff costs
The monthly average number of persons (including senior management I leadership team) employed by
the charity during the year expressed as full time equivalents was as follows.
2023
No
2022
Number of employees
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 dLtring the year
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StJohn's Church
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
(continued)
6 Tangible fixed assets
Land and
buildings
Furniture and
equipment
Total
Cost
At 1 January 2023
Additions
834,850
1,252
47,416
1,700
882,266
2,952
At 31 De￿mber 2023
836,102
49,116
885,218
Depreciation
At 1 January 2023
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2023
12,436
9.511
12,436
9,511
21,947
21,947
Net book value
At 31 December 2023
836,102
27,169
863,271
At 31 December 2022
834,850
34,980
869,830
7 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
Trade creditors
Other creditors
4,990
295
541
5,285
541
8 Pension and other schemes
Defined contribution pension scheme
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme The pension cost charge for the year
represents contributions payable by the charity to the scheme and amounted to £461 12022 £Nil}.
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St John's Church
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
(continued)
9 Funds
Balance at 31
December
2023
Balance at 1
January 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Unrestricted funds
General
126,442
119,117
{129,256)
116,303
Restricted funds
860,894
50,272
1331)
910,835
Total funds
987,336
169,389
(129,587)
1,027,138
Balance at 31
December
2022
Balance at 1
January 2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Unrestricted funds
General
125,715
111,593
1110.8661
1247)
126,442
Restricted funds
846,259
14,882
860,894
Total funds
971,974
126,475
(111,113}
987,336
10 Analysis of net assets between funds
Total funds
at31
December
2023
Unrestricted
funds
General
Restricted
funds
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
27,169
132,256
{5 285)
154,140
836,102
36.896
863,271
169,152
(5,285)
Total net assets
872.998
1,027,138
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St John's Church
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
(continued)
Total funds
at31
December
2022
Unrestricted
funds
General
Restricted
funds
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
34,980
89,305
(5411
834,850
28,742
869,830
118,047
15411
Total net assets
123,744
863,592
987,336
11 Analysis of net funds
At31
December
2023
At 1 January
2023
Cash at bank and in hand
Current asset investments
85,084
32,963
85,084
32,963
Net debt
118,047
118,047
At31
December
2022
At 1 January
2022
Financing
cash flows
Cash at bank and in hand
Current asset investments
58,367
37,626
58,367
(37,626)
{37,626)
Net debt
95,993
58,367
12 Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions in the year.
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St John's Church
Statement of Financial Activities by fund for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Total
Total
Unrestricted Unrestricted
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Investment income
95,909
23,208
90,147
21,446
Total income
119,117
111,593
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
(4,7501
13,955)
(126,0331 (102,247)
Total expenditure
Gainsllosses on investment assets
(130,7831 (106,202)
1,527
{4,664)
Net (expenditurellincome
(10,139)
727
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds carried forward
(10,139)
727
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements.
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St John's Church
Statement of Financial Activities by fund for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
(continued)
Total
Total
Restricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
Income and Endowments from".
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investment incorne
12,180
38,000
92
14,873
Total income
50,272
14,882
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
(331>
{247)
Total expenditure
(331)
{247)
Net income
49,941
14,635
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds carried forward
49.941
14,635
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St John's Church
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies (analysed below)
Charitable activities (analysed below)
Investment income (analysed below)
108,089
38,000
23,300
105,020
21,455
Total income
169,389
126,475
Expenditure on:
Raising funds (analysed below)
Charitable activities (analysed below)
(4,750}
(126,364)
(3,955)
(102,4941
Total expenditure
Gainsllosses on investment assets (analysed below)
(131,114)
1,527
(106,4491
{4,664}
Net income
39,802
15,362
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds carried forward
39,802
15,362
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St John's Church
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
(continued)
Total
2023
Total
2022
Donations and legacies
Donations and legacies
108,089
108,089
105,020
105,020
Charitable activities
Charitable activities (analysed below)
38,000
38,000
Investment income
Interest receivable and similar income
other investment income
544
22,756
23,300
119
21,336
21,455
Raising funds
Costs of generating donations and legacies
(4,7501
(4,750
(3,955)
13,9551
Charitable activities
Allocated support costs
Staff costs
{125,9031
(461)
126,364)
1102,494)
(102,4941
Gainsfjosses on investment assets
(Gainllloss on programme related investments
1,527
{4,664
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