St Saviourfs Parish Church, Connor Trustees, Annual Report and Statement of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited) For the year ended 31 December 2023 Charities Number: NIC 103559
St Saviour's Parish Church, Connor CONTENTS Pages References and Administrative Details of the Charity Trustees, Report Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees Receipts and Payments Account Statement of Assets and Liabilities Notes to the Flnancial Statements 10
St Saviour's ParAsh churc Connor References and Adminlstrative Detalls Charity Name: St Saviourfs Parish Church, Connor Charity Registration Number: NIC 103559 Contact Address: 50 Church Road Kells Ballymena BT42 3JU Trustees Iselert Vestry) Trustees are normally appointed each year through the Easter vestry, with the previous vestry being dissolved and a new vestry appointed. The following were the trustees during the year: Rev l Magowan Mr S Hall Mrs H Magowan Mrs L Hall Mr R Matthews Mrs R Matthews Mrs E Colgan Mr E O'Neill Mr K Turner Mr P Bell Mrs K Bell Mr5 H Cooper- appointed April 2023 Mrs H Ramsey- appointed April 2023 Mlss V Llvln8Stone- appolnted Aprll 2023 Prlnclpal Offlce-Bearers: Clergy Hon. Treasurer Hon. Secretary Church Warden- Clergy Church Warden - People Independent Examlner: These accounts are below the threshold for the requirement of an audit. The accounts have been independently examined a5 they are under the threshold of £250,000. The examination was undertaken by: Rev l Magowan Mrs E Colgan/Mrs H Magowan (handover period) Mr S Hall Mr P Bell/Mrs L Hall (vacated Aprll 2023) Mrs H Ramsey/Mr S Hall (vacated April 2023) Ms R McDowell 8 Ballymacvea Road Kells BT42 3NQ Bankers: Danske Bank 1-2 Broadway Ballymena Co Antrim 8T43 6EA
St Saviour's Parish Church, Comior Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 The trustees present the Annual Report; Receipts and Payments; and Statement of Assets and Liabilities for St Saviourfs Church for the year ended 31 December 2023. Objectives and Activitles The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion. The principal function of St Saviourfs Church, Connor is to support the advancement of the Christian religion by promoting, through the work of St Saviourfs Church the whole rnission of the Church, pastoral, evan8elistlc, 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 benef of Christianity. As a result of activity in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion, St Saviourfs Church has custody of property and of records, materials and artefacts of significance to the cultural and reli8iOU5 herita8e and maintenance of which is undertaken by the select vestry of St Saviourfs Church. See note Ib to the financial statements. Achlevements, Performance The functions of the Parish all relate to the advancement of religion through holding re8ular public worship and communicating wlth and caring for parishioners of all ages and the sick and elderly in the parish and community. Public worship benefits all in the parish contrlbutin8 to the spiritual well-being of participants and reinforcing Christian value5 throu8h teaching the gospel, Christian witness, outreach and pastoral care. The children attend Sunday School. Althou8h our church Bible Study Group has not been able to meet, we would intend to start It up a8aln. The 'Women on Wednesda group meets in the Church Hall and is open to the wider community. Our Mothers, Union welcomes anyone who wishesto attend as does our informal bowlers, group. Our church hall is used on occasions by other local 8roups. Our church provides a welcome and safe envlronment to all and supports the Christian religion and Its advancement. We adhere to Church of Ireland Safeguarding Trust policy for the protection of children. Home Communlon Is offered to those who are housebound and have requested it. St Saviour's continues to have a close relationship with other churches in the area and also with local community groups. The above organisations continue to meet as normal durlng the year. All our Sunday Services are back to normal as are our other special Services durlng the year. People are still aware of the presence of Covid 19 and are cautious which has affected attendance. We availed of a 8rant for a defibrillator which is located in the church hall. General Data Protectlon Regulation (GDPR) St Saviours aims to adhere to GDPR. Publlc Worshlp Service of Morning Prayer Service of Holy Communion Family Service 12 noon 12 noon 12 noon Each Sunday st I Sunday in month 4th Sunday in month
Sl Saviour's Parish Church, Connor Additional Services, i.e. Community Christmas Carol Service, and other Commemoration Services are held at appropriate times throughout the year. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Services alternate between St Saviourfs and St Patrick's Antrim. Sunday School meet each Sunday durin8 term time from 10.45am - 11.45am and the children are encouraged to take part in the Family Service each month, Publlc Benefit The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's 8uidance on public benefit to ensure that the actives entered into during the year have helped to achieve the Parish's objectives and activities, as well as provldlng public benefit. Financial Review The overall 8ivin8 In the General Account durin8 2023 increased significantly mostly as a result of a substantial bequest. Part of the monies from this was put into the Restoration Account. It is recognised that the results of the Covid-19 pandemic are still affecting church attendance and glving in general. The agreed overdraft with the bank, to ensure that day to day costs could be met, continued during 2023. Expenditure increased slightly during 2023 due to inflationary increases across payroll and general running costs. Volunteers from the Parish help to look after the Church and Rectory grounds, grass cutting and cleaning of the church and hall thus assisting in reducing costs. The Restoration Account continues to hold a healthy balance. Income levels from donations remalned at a steady level when compared to the prior year. The lighting in the church hall was replaced completely throughout with new fittings. Repairs were rnade to the church hall and carpark. The amplifier and microphone system were updated In the church. The Mission Account 15 Used for supporting the work of church missions overseas and at home and related charltles. There was no significant change in the balance on this account. The Honorary Treasurer manages the Finances and reports back to the trustees at the monthly vestry meetings. The trustees oversee the Parish finances and the allocation of all monies. Golng Concern The Trustees have discussed the financial viability of St Saviour's for the year ahead and continue to take appropriate action to reduce costs. The impact of Covid-19 still has had an effect on numbers of congregation attending church durin8 2023. The Trustees have contlnued with the agreed bank overdraft and are satisfied that this will ensure that there are adequate funds in place to enable the Parish to continue its activities, and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 can be signed off as a going concern.
Sl Saviour's Parish Church, Connor The trustees note that St Saviourfs have adequate restricted funds in the restoration account. The trustees are aware that the restricted incorne fund5 have been declared by the donor(s) for specific purposes and have legal consequences if not utilised for that purpose. Structure, Governance and Management Governlng Document and Constttutlon of the Charlty Chapter 111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland governs Parishes and Parochial Organisation. The select vestry members are the Charity Trustees. Recrultment and Appolntment of Select Vestry (frustee5) 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 con8re8ation for at least three month5; and subscribe to the funds of the parish, may register as members of the general vestry of the parish, allowingthem to attend and vote at meetin8s of the general vestry and to stand for election to the select vestry, Meetin8s of the 8eneral 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 member5 may be re-elected annually and there is no limit on the number of terms which may be served. Pay and Remuneratlon The Incumbent of the Parish stipend is paid dlrectly by the Parish. The Incumbent receives a stipend, office and locomotory allowances in accordance with figures approved by the General Synod of the Church of Ireland. As the Incumbent, is responsible for the grouped parishes of St Saviour's, Connor and St Patrick's, Antrim the stipend and office and locomotory allowances are shared equally between both churches. Or8anlsatlonal Structure The select vestry is responsibleforthe dayto day management of the parish. The select vestry consists of the incumbent, the churchwarden5, the 8lebe wardens and generally not more than twelve other members of the general vestry elected at the annual general vestry meeting. The select vestry is chaired by the Incumbent. 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 bythe chairperson or the churchwardens. During 2023 the Select Vestry met 8 times during the year and the average attendance was 81% also a few irnpromptu meetings were held after the morning Service.
St Saviour's Parish Church, Connor Statement of Trustees, Responslbllltles The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the Statement of Receipt5 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 requlfes the trustees to prepare a Statement of Receipt5 and Payments and a Statement of A55ets and Liabilities for each financial year. The trustees are responsible for keepin8 accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Parish's transactions and disc105e with reasonable accuracy at any time the assets and liabilities of the Parish. They are also responsible for safe8uarding the assets of the Parish and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Sl8ned on Behalf of the Trustees 14 Trustee Date zoi Trustee Date