Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024
The trustees present the annual report and statements of Receipts and Payments and
Assets and Liabilities for St Aidan's Parish Church for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Ob
ectives and Activities
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion.
The principal function of St Aidan's Parish Church is to support the advancement of the
Christian religion. 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 benefits of
Christianity. As a result of activity in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian
religion, St Aidan's Parish Church has custody of property and of records, materials and
artefacts of significance to the cultural and religious heritage and maintenance of which is
undertaken by the select vestry of St Aidan's Parish Church.
Achievements Performance & Public Benefit
Throughout 2024, regular Sunday morning services were held in St Aidan's Parish Church
for the advancement and expression of Christian religion. Special services were also held
during the seasons of Holy Week, Harvest and Christmas.
There was a weekly morning service during the seasons of Lent and Advent. On Sunday
th
18 of February 2024 there was a 'Service of Confirmation,. After the Service a special
lunch was held in the Parish Hall.
Regular collections took place for the food bank. Donations of food items used for the
decoration of the church at the Harvest Services were distributed to the local Simon
Community Hostel in Armagh. Men's hygiene items and towels were also donated by
parishioners to the local Simon Community Hostel.
Grange Parish continues to engage constructively with children and young people through
the Sunday school integrating those involved into the life of the Parish through the
reinforcement of Christian values. The Youth Fellowship has continued to meet with
various activities organised to provide a safe environment and a Christian outreach for the
young members of the Parish.
Social events for the parishioners included 'padel tennis, and a Keith & Kristyn Getty
concert.
During the year the Select Vestry initiated the process for the refurbishment of the church
windows which were in need of vital maintenance. A contractor has commenced the work
with assistance towards the costs secured from the National Churches Trust.

Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024
Grange Parish adheres to the Church of Ireland's "Safeguarding Trust" policy for the
protection of children and vulnerable adults. Church members attend training sessions to
ensure awareness to best practice.
The parish maintains artefacts, materials and historic buildings for the benefit of the public
and in particular for those appreciative of longstanding Christian heritage. The Parish
restricts access to Church buildings for public safety reasons
any visitors who wish to
access same for viewing purposes are accompanied by a member of the Church.
Financial Review
Receipts for the Parish from various sources came to £81,009 with payments of £90,163
resulting in a deficit of £9,154.
The Bank and Cash Balance as at 31 December 2024 was £162,863 (of this balance
£35,867 were unrestricted funds, £122,882 restricted funds and £4,114 endowment funds).
It is the Trustee's Policy to hold sufficient reserves to cover the on-going running costs of
the Parish and any major Church Property maintenance issues that may arise.
Goin
Concern
The trustees have reviewed the budgets for the year 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
Structure Governance and Mana
ement
Governing Document and Constitulion of the Charity
Chapter 111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland governs Parishes and Parochial
Organisation. The Select Vestry members are the Charity Trustees.
Recruitment and Appointment of Select Vestry (Trustees)
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
congregation for at least three months, may register as thembers 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 members may be re-
elected annually and there is no limit on the number of terms that may be served.
Organisational Structure
The Select Vestry is responsible for the day to day management of the parish. The Select
Vestry consists of the member of the clergy serving in the parish, the churchwardens, the
glebe wardens and generally 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 agreed by the members. Special meetings may be
convened at any time by the chairperson or the churchwardens. In 2024 the Select Vestry
met 4 times with an average attendance of 12 members.
Compliance with Public Benefit
The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities entered into during the year
have helped to achieve the Parish's objectives and activities, as well as providing public
benefit.

Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the Statement of
Receipts and Payments and 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
requires the trustees to prepare a Statement of Receipts and Payments and a Statement 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 with reasonable accuracy at any time the
assets and liabilities of the Parish.
The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets 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.. 1
Trustee: 2
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