KILCOO PARISH CHURCH. BRYANSFORD REFERENES AND ADMINISTRAVICE DEfAILS CHARITY NAME: Bryansford, Newcastle/Castlewellan & Kilcoo/Kilcoo Parish Church/Down & Dromorelchurch of Ireland Charity Registration Number Contact Address: NIC 103480 The Rectory 5 Cedar Heights Bryansford BT33 OPJ Trustees: Rev Pat Kerr, Mrs Lillian Harmon, Mrs Ann Cowan (20 Sept 2023) Mrs Eileen Parker, Mrs Glenda Parker, Mr Francis Parker, Mr lan Parker, Miss Emma Parker, Mrs Jayne Parker, Miss Sandra Parker, Mrs June Patterson, Mrs Mabel Robin50n, Mr RJ Parker. Clergv Rev Pat Kerr Hon Secretary Mrs Glenda Parker Hon Treasurer Mrs Lillian Harmon Church Warden Clergy Church Warden People Mr R J Parker Mrs Jayne Parker Independent Examlner Mr Desmond Bennett 38 Drumbuck Road Castlewellan BT319BS Bankers Danske Bank Market St Downpatrick KILCOO PARISH CHURCH. BRYANSFORD FINANCES The Trustee5 decided that the Christmas Day Plate Collection be donatsd to CMS. While Covld 19 restrlctions were lifted some Parishioners were reluctant to retum to public wotship with the result that fewer charities were supported durlng the year, While Kilcoo Parish Church share the same Rettor wrth St Paul's Church, Castlewellan, Kilcoo Is now responsible for one-half of Rectorfs & Rectory costs. All Invoices were pald in full when receNed. At the end of the year131 December 2023) the balance on our accounts were: Current Account Deposlt Account £35,136.48 £946.72 The 5ecurSty and Safeguarding of all monies is Important to the Trustees and all money Is countsd and lodged at the local Post Office for transmlssion to Danske Bank. Transactlon5 wlth the Trusteos Date Trustee Amourt Relmbursement of Expenses 26.3.23 15.10.23 17.12.23 Mrs Jayne Parker Mlss Emma Parker Mis Jayne Parker £ioo.00 £195.00 £109.74 Mountaln Race Sunday School Trip Expense5 Caterlng for Tractor Run No Trustee or a person related to a trustee had any personal interest In ary contracts or transactions ente￿d Into by the charity durlng the year. MANAGEMENT The flnances are managed by the Treasurer who ￿portS back to the Trustees on a quarterly basls and In between as necessary. Vestry members are elected each year at the Eastervestry, PURPOSE The principal function of the Parish 15 to support the advancement of the Chrlstian rellglon by promoiln8 through the work of the Parish the whole mission of the Church. pastoral, social and ecumenical. All functions of the Parish relate to the advancement of rell8ion throu8h holding regular worshlp and communicating wlth and carlng for p3rishioner5 Ot all a8e5 especlally the sick and elderly and others In our communlty. PUBLIC BENEFIT The Charity Trustees have complied with their duties in line with the Commission's Public Benefit statutory guidance. Regular worship and reaching out into the community as well as other activities both social and fundraising have been carried out through the year to fulfil our statement of Public Benefit. Money has been raised for the Bishop's Appeal for the disadvantaged worldwide this year. Various activities are shared with other churches in our community throughout the year. Children and young people are an important part of our church. We hold Sunday School within our church and the Trustees have a Child Piotection Policy in place under the control of our Safeguarding Trust Committee. Our Trustees ensure that the Church building is well maintained and meet the required safety standards.