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
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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
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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
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