ST. PAUL'S PARISH CHURCH DIAMOND GRANGE
Trustees, Annual Report and Statement of Receipts and Payments
and Assets and Liabilities for the year ended 31 December 2024
Charities Number: NIC 104039

ST. PAUL'S PARISH CHURCH DIAMOND GRANGE
Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
Contents
Pages
References and administrative details of the Charity
Trustees, Report
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
Receipts and Payments Account
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Notes to the Financial Statements
8-10

Reference and Administrative details
Charity Name:
St. Paul's Parish Church Diamond Grange
Charity Registration Number:
NIC 104039
Contact Address:
27 Annagora Road
Portadown
BT62 4
Trustees
Canon David Hilliard
Gary Adams
Helen Cassells
Geoffrey Frizzell
The Late Connie Murdock
Cindy Murdock
Thoinas Robinson
Heather Robinson
Richard Robiiison
Lynne Trouton
Geoffrey Winter
Jaines White
Philip Farmer
SLisan Robinson
Principal Office-bearers
Clergy:
Church Secretary
Cliiirch Treasurer:
Chui'ch Warden- Clergy:
Church Warden - People:
Canon David Hilliard B.TH
Cindy Murdock
Helen Cassells
Geofyrey Winter
G¢ofTrey Frizzell
Independent Examiner
David Brown
S.D. Brown & Co.
25-27 Edward Street
Portadown
BT62 3NE
Bankers
Ulster Bank
20 High Street
Portadown
BT62 3JY
Progressive Building Society
Market Street
Portadown
BT62 3JY

Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024
The Triistees present the annual report and statements of Receipts and Pa> ments and Assets and
Liabilities for St. Paul's Parish Church for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Objectives and Activities
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion.
The principal function of St. Paul's Parish Church is to support the advancement of the Christian
religion by promotin(F through the ivork of St. Paul's Parish Church the whole mission of the
Church, pastoral evangelistic, social and ecumenical. Being open to and engaging witli society as a
whole and offering support for those needing help are ftindamental to the practical delivery of the
benefits of Christianity. As a result of activity in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian
religion St. Paul's Parish Church has custod), of property and records, materials and artefacts of
significance to the cultural and religious heritage and maintenance of which is undertaken by the
select vestry of St. Paul". s Parish Church.
Achievements, Performances & Public Benefit
The Parish continued to have regular Services of Worship throughout the year 2024. Sunday
School Classes and a Holiday Bible Club iveek were also held during the year. The Church have
officers in place in accordance with the Church of Ireland policy on Safeguarding trust.
Financial Revieiv
The Income into the Parish from various sources ivas £34,394 (2023 £34,103) with outgoings of
£34,753 (2023 £28,378) giving a deficit of £359 (2023 surplus £5,725).
The Bank and Cash in Hand Balance at 31 December 2024 ivas £45,483 (2023 £45,842). It is the
Trustee's Policy to hold suificient reserves to cover unexpected emeroencies, to enhance funds to
pay for futtire maintenance to the Church and grounds and to further the Objectives and Activities
of the Church of Ireland.
Going concer.n
The Trustees have reviewed the budgets for the vear ahead and are satisfied that there are adequate
funds in place to ensure that the Parish can continue its activities and the financial statements for the
year ended 31 December 2024 can be signed off as a going concern.

Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 (eontinued)
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Documenl and Consiilulion of Ilie Cliarity
Chapter IIJ of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland governs Parishes and Parochial
Organ isation. The Select Vestry members are the Charity Trustees.
Recruitmenl fin(1 Appoiiilment of Selecf v￿lry (Truslees)
All members of the Church of Ireland who are over the age of18 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
meinbers may be re-elected annually and there is no limit on the number of terms which may be
served.
Pay and Remuneration
Canon Hilliard serves the Tartaraghan and Diamond Grange Group of Parishes where he receives a
stipend, office and locomotory allowances in accordance with figures approved by the General
Synod of the Church of Ireland. The proportion paid by Diamond Grange Parish is by way of
Assessment through the Diocese of Armagh.
Orgaiiisalional Struclure
The select vestry is responsible for the day to day management of the parish. The select vesty
consists of the member of the clergy serving in the parish. any curate assistant (':the curate"), the
churchwardens, the glebe wardens and generdlly not more than twelve 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 ihe chairperson or the churchwardens.

Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued)
Compliance wilh Public Benefil
The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's
guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activilies entered into during the year have helped to
achieve the Parish's objectives and activities, as well as providing public benefit.
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees. s Report and the 5talemcnt of receipts and
payments and statement of assets and liabilities in accordance wilh 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 stateinent 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 ivith reasonable accuracy at any time the assets and liabilities
of the Parish. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assels of the Parish and hence for
taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed on Behalf of the Trustees
Trustee I
Trustee 2
Date: .

Independent Examiners Report to tbe Trustees of Diamond Grange Parish Church
sl
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on
pages 2 to 10.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As thc 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:
exainine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid dowii in the general Directions given by the Commission under section
65(9){b) of the Charities Act
state whether particiilar tnatters 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 Direclions given by the Charity
Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a coinparison
of the accounts presented with thos¢ records. It also included consideration of any unusual iteins or
disclosures in the accoiints, 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;
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 infomation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters ( l ) to (4) listed
above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland, I hav
ound no matters that require drawing to your attention.
S.D. BROWN F.C.C.A
CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANT
25-27 EDWARD STREET
PORTADOWN
CO. ARMAGH
BT62 3NE
th
DATE: 10 March 2025

St. Paul's Parish Church Diamond Grange
Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2024
Llnrestricted
unds 2024
Restricted
Endowtnent
Fund$ 21124 Funds 2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Rec
Donations & plaie collcctioD
Bank & l)eiy)sit Inlcresi
In￿estMent Income
Rental of premises
Other RecLipls (N'ote 5)
Use of Premise5
Magdzine Account
JOI.'emment Fleclric Grant
TotAI Recei
26,167
147
385
26,167
23,¥98
356
3()9
3.640
4,114
440
56
1.200
289
385
3.640
3,766
3.766
34.105
289
34.394
ments
Tartaraghan New Rec(ory
Wages & Salaries
Dicoesan CosUAssessment
Church Running Costs
Administration Costs
Charilable Donations
Total PA
ments
3.0(K>
l.i60
18.489
9.644
493
1.567
3.0(K)
1,560
18,489
9.644
493
1.567
1.500
17,779
7,182
512
1.405
Excess of Receipts over Payments
for the year before transfers
Transfers
Excess of Receipts over Payments
for the year
{648)
289
1359)
5.725
fv18
289
3)9
On Behalf of the Trustees
Trustee I
Trustee 2
Dated:

St. Paul's Parish Church Diamond Grange
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2024
Unrestricted
Funds 2024
Restricted
Endowmenl
Funds 2024 Funds 2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Cash Funds
Current Accounls
Deposit Accounts
Total Cash Funds
23.729
23,729 24,377
21754 21.465
842
729
£￿4
Investment Assets
EqLlity Investments
Other Listed Investments
Investments in RCBICIT
Unit Trusts
Other unlisted Investments
Investment Properties
Total Investment Assets
16,317
16,317 16,020
Total Assets
£21
4 £￿00 £￿2
On Behalf of the Trustees
Trustee I
Trustee 2
,[
Date:

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
l. Accounting Policies
Set out below are the principal accounting policies which have been adopted in the compilation of
the Receipts and Payments Account and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(a) Receipts and Payments Account
All items of income and expenditure included within the Receipts and Payments Accouiit
have been accounted for on a cash receipt basis.
(b) Statement of Assets and Liabilities
(i)
Assets retained for the Parish's oivll use
The Assets of the Parish, retained for its own use comprise:_
Church Building
School House
Fixtures and Fittings
The Church Building, School House & Fixtures & Fittings are deemed to be Heritage
assets as defined by the Charities SORP (FRS102}. These Heritage assets are not
included in the statement of assets and liabilities as information on the cost or valuation
is not available and such inforniation cannot be obtained at a cost commensurate with
the benefit to the users ofthe accounts and to the parish.
(li)
Investments
Fixed asset investments comprising investment properties, Investments in equities (ordiiiary
Shares) and investment in RCBICIT Unit Trusts are initially recorded at cost and are then
subsequentl), stated at fair value at each vear and date. Investments in unquoted investments
are recorded at cost and are assessed annually for impairment.

Notes to the financial statements for tbe year ended 31 Decen)ber 2024
2. Reconciliation of Bank & Cash Funds
31.12.24
31.12.23
Total Bank & Cash Funds at Beginning
of the Year
45,842
Receipts for the Year
34,394
Payments for the Year
(34 753)
Total Bank & Cash Funds at end of the Year £45.483
40,117
34,103
28.)78)
£4
3. Movement in Funds
AtlJan
2024
Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
Investment At J l Dec
Transfer GaiThl(Loss)
2024
Endoivment Funds
RCB Investments
297
Restricted Funds
Building Fund
Progressive Blsociely
18.841
273
16
289
19,114
Unrestricted Funds
General Account
School House Account
Sunday School Account
iO,i68
i.640
97
(28,754)
(5.632)
(400)
16,550
6,950
229
8,942
99
400
Total Funds
£6_1862
(i4 75))
Pur
oses of Endowment Funds
RCB Investments - These relate to various permanent endowments that the Church has
received that are invested with the Representative Church Body with the income each
year from such investments being paid to the Church for general Church purposes.
ose of Restricted Funds
Building Fund- This is a fund held at Ulster Bank that is used to assist with the upkeep
of the Church's buildings and for the future cost of building work
Sundry Restricted Funds- This is a fund held at Progressive Building Society for use as
directed by the Select Vestry.

Notes to the financial statements for the Jear ended 31 December 2024 (continued)
4. Governance Costs
Govemance costs of £222 were incurred during the year of which £222 relates to fees paid
to the independent examiner. Governance costs are included within Administrative costs in
the Receipts and Payments Accounts.
5. Other Receipts
2024
2023
Unrestricted Funds
Mission Sunday
Hospice Appeal
Bishops Appeal
Armagh Protestant Orphan Society
Mothers Union Service
Holiday Bible Club
Sunday School
Coffee Morning
Spud Bear Breakfast
GFS Collection
320
145
100
240
380
90
20
282
97
1,790
675
174
258
600
212
1.734
Restricted Funds
In lieu of flowers:
Coffee Morning
Funeral Tea
Total Restricted Funds
230
1,950
200
Total Other Recei
ts
76
10