ST LUKE'S PARISH CHURCH, MULLAGLASS Annual Report and Statement of Receipts and Payments And Assets and Liabilities For the year ended 31st December 2024 Charities Number: NIC104092
St Luke's Parish Church, Mullaglass st Annual Report and Flnanclal Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Contents Page5 References and admlnlstrative details of the charity Trustees, Report Independent examinerfs report to the Trustees Recelpts and payments account Statement of assets and Ilabilities Notes to the financlal statements 8-10
ST Luke's Parlsh Mullaglass References and administrative details Charity Name: Newry/Mullaglass/St Luke the Evanglist/Armagh/Church of Ireland Charity Registration Number: NSC104092 Contact Address: 154 Armagh Road Newry Co Down BT35 6PX Trustees Mr William Conn, Mrs Sharon Conn, Mrs Irene Dawson, Mr Mark Dunn, Mrs Gloria Hutchinson, Mr Jim Irwin, Mr Mark Irwin, Mrs Michelle Irwin, Mrs Doris Megarity, Mrs Judith Newman, Mr Stephen Revels, Mr Benn Revels, Mr Don Revels, Mrs Muriel Revels, Mr Craig Stanfield, Mrs Christine Stanfield. Prlncipal Office-bearers Clergv: Church Treasurer: Rectors Church Warden: Peoples Church Warden: Rev APS Synnott Mrs Michelle Irwin Mr Don Revels Mr Stephen Reve15 Independent Examiner Noel Conn FCA Seven Houses Upper English Street Armagh BT617LA Bankers Ulster Bank Ltd 86 Hill Street Newry Co Down BT34 IBT
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31" December 2024 The trustees present the annual report and statement of ReIptS and Payments and Assets and Liabllltles for St Luke's Parish Church, Mullaglass for the year ended 31" Dember 2024. Objertives and Activitie5 The charitable Purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion. The principal function of St Luke's Church of Ireland Parish is to support the advancement of the Christian religion by promoting, through the work of St Luke's Partsh Church the whole mission of the Churchp pastoral, evangelistlc, social and ecumenlcal. Being open to and engaging with society as a whole and offering support for those needlng help are fundamental to the practical delivery of the benefits of Chrlstlanlty. As a result of activlty in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion, the St Luke's Church of Ireland Parish has custody of property and of records. materials and artefacts of significance to the cultural and religious heritage and Maintenan of which15 undertaken by the select vestry of the St Luke's Church of Ireland Parish. Achlevements, Performance & Public Benefit St Luke's Parlsh Church, Mullaglass normally meets each Sunday morning at 10am for worshlp. Fund raislng this year came In the form of a sponsored walk in Gosford Forest Park,a vinted afternoon tea, BBQ & quiz, antique falr and the Christmas wreaths maklng a grand total of £8,748.32 for Church funds. We also ralsed £355.53 for CMS at our annual blg breakfast on Easter Sunday. On Monday evenings from 7 to 8pm there is a Pilates class in the Parish Hall. There is a thrlvlng Badminton Club which meets on Tuesday evenings, in the Parish Hall. 6.45pm- 7.30prn forjuniors and Parents 7.30pm- 9.00pm forAdults Wlth regard to the disabled access and repainting of the Church, the Select Vestry are still exploring grant funding to help with this as we have received quotes in excess of £60,000.00 + VAT and as most grants expett you to ralse up to 30- 50% ourselves, we feel that along wlth continued fund raising that we can apply for grant funding in the near future. May God Bless each and everyone in the Parish and may he continue to gulde Alan and hls ministry team In the way they deliverGod's word to us all. Again we would Ilke to thankyou all for everything you do for the Parish either bv your help, your thoughts, your prayers and most of all just the fellowship we all share together in the parlsh with God and each other. The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commlsslon for Northem Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activitie5 entered into durlng the year have helped to achieve the Parish's objectives and activities, as well as providing publlc benefit.
st Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued) Financial Review With the continued support of all our parishioners and friends in our community who help to support us either by weekly Eiving or by attending our fund-raising activities our income for the year was £45,035.43. We made charitable donations of £3147.53. Our expenditure for the year was £35,583.50 and our bank balance at the end of the year was £38,146.56. More detail can be seen in the receipt and payments account after the auditor's report. Going 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 end 31, December 2024 can be signed off as a going concern. structure, Governance and Management Governing Document and Constitutlon of the Charity Chapter111 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 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 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 wi15 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 which may be served. Pay and remuneration Where the incumbent of the Parish stipend is paid directly by the Parish, provide information that the incumbent receives a stipend in accordance with figures approved by the General Synod of the Church of Ireland and details of office and locomotory allowances.
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 (Continued) Organisational Structure The Select Vestry is responsible for the day to day management of the parish. The Select Vestry consists of the member of 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 was chaired by our Rector Rev Alan P S Synnott. 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 members or by the diocesan synod. Special meetings may be convened at any time by the chairperson or the churchwardens. In 2024 the Select Vestry meetings had an average attendance of 85Yo. 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. Statement of Trustees, Responsibllities The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the statement of receipts 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 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. They 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. Independent Examlner The examiner Noel Conn FCA has indicated his willingness to continue in office, and a resolution concerning his reappointment will be proposed at the Annual Easter Vestry Meeting. Signed on behalf of the Trustees Don Revels Rectors C Michelle Irwin Hon. Treasurer to the Select Vestry h Warden Date: 2ri rJ2S
Independent Examlners Report to the Trustees of St Luke's Parlsh Church, Mullaglass I report on the accounts of St Luke's Paiish Church for the year ended 31 Dember 2024. which are set out on pages 8tolO. RespectFve responslbllltles of charity trustees and examiner As the charivs trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charitie5 Act follow the procedures laid down in the general D5rections given by the Commisslon under section 65{9){b) of the Charities Act state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent examlnerfs report I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examlnatlon was carried out In accordance wlth the general Dlrections given by the Charlty Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b} of the Charities Att. My examination Included a revlew of the accounting records kept bythe charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also Included consideration of any unusual Items or dlsclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanatlons from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. My role is to state whether any materlal matters have come to my attention giving me cause to belleve: l. That accountlng records were not kept In accordance with sectlon 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accountlng records 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 4. That there Ss further informatlon needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examination and have no cortcerns in respect of the matters (l) to (4) listed above and, Sn connection wlth followlng the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Noel Conn FCA Chartered Accountant 7 Seven Houses Upper English Street Armagh BT617LA Date 29 September 2025
Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31" December 2024 Unrestricted Restrlcted Endowment Funds Funds Funds 2024 2024 2024 Totsl Total 2024 2023 Donations & plate collection Proceeds from Fund Raising Events Investment Income Proceeds from Grants 33831 9104 101 2000 33831 32485 9104 5801 ioi 85 2000 500 Total Recei 45036 45036 38871 Pa ments Diocesan Costs Church running costs Glebe costs Parlsh Hall Costs Administration costs Charitable Donations 14402 10339 1732 5024 939 3148 14402 14062 10339 10655 1732 675 5024 2106 939 1043 3148 3475 IPa 35584 35584 32016 Excess of Recelpts over Payments Forthe year 9452 9452 6855 On Behalf of the Trustses Don Reve15 Rectors Churchwarden Mlchelle lrniln Hon. Treasurer to the Select Vest
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31, December 2024 Unrestricted Funds 2024 Restricted Funds 2024 Endowment Funds 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Cash Funds Current Accounts Deposit Accounts Total Cash Funds 37,413 37,413 734 38,147 27,975 720 28,695 734 734 37,413 Investment Assets Investments in RCBICIT Unit Trusts Total Investment Assets 13,190 13,190 13,190 13,190 13,190 13,190 Assets retalned for the Parlsh's own use Parish Hall Total Assets retained for The Parish's own use 580,000 580,000 580,000 580,000 580,000 580,000 On behalf of the Trustees Don Revels Rettors Churchwarden Mlchelle Irwin Hon. Treasurer to the Select Vestry
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 Dember 2024 Ac¢ountlng pollcles Set out below are the princlpal accounting pollcies whlch have been adopted in the compilation of the Recelpts and Payments Account and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities a) Recelpts and Payments Account All items of Income and expenditure included wSthin the ReIpts and PaymentsAccount have been accounted for on a cash receipts basls. b) Statement of Assets and Llabllltles Assets retulnedAor the Parish's own use The assets of the Parish, retalned for its own use comprlse:_ Church Buildlng and Graveyard Parish Hall Glebe House The Church Building and Graveyard 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 Ilabllltles as Information cannot be obtained at a cost commensurate wlth the benefit to the users of the accounts and to the parish. The Parish Hall is recognlsed at cost of constructlon. beiftg the estimated falr value of the property at 31.12.24. No depreclation has been provided on the parish hall buildings as the current estimated residual value is not le55 than its carrying value and the remalning useful1Sfe currently exceeds 50 years. Investments Fixed asset investments comprising investment properties, investments in equities (ordinary shares) and investment In RCB/CIT Unit Trusts are initially recorded at cost and are then subsequently started at fair value at each year end date. Investments in unquoted Investments are recorded at COSt and are asse55ed annually for Impairment.
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31, December 2024 (continued) 2. Reconciliation of Cash Funds Total Cash Funds at beginning of the year 28,695 Receipts for the year 45,036 Payments for the year Total Cash Funds at end of the year 3. Movement in Funds At I" Jan Incoming Outgoing 2024 Resources Resources At 31" Dec 2024 Transfers Endowment Funds Various Bequests 720 14 734 Total Funds 720 14 734 Pur 05es of Endowment Funds Income from these bequests of Louise Nelson, Mr & Mrs R J Revels, Stanley & Nora Revels, Mr & Mrs Ralph Revels and Mrs Phyllis Sneddon are to be used for Church upkeep. 4. Collections forThird Parties 2024 2023 CMS Ireland Hospice Appeal Bishops Appeal 706 360 235 1301 765 130 700 1595 The above amounts have been included in Receipts for the Year under"Donations and plate collection" and in Payments for the year under'charitable Donations"
st Notes to the finantlal statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued) 5. Transactions with the Trustees The parish paid expenses of £1,731.51 relating to the running costs of the glebe house which is occupied by the rector. The Church does not own this property but pays a share as part of the parish grouping. No trustee received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during the year. No trustee or a person related to a trustee had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity during the year. 6. Governance Costs Governance costs of £938.70 were incurred during the year of which £228.00 relates to fees paid to the independent examiner. Governance costs are included within Administration costs in the Receipts and Payments Accounts. io