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
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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 Re￿IptS and Payments and Assets and Liabllltles for St
Luke's Parish Church, Mullaglass for the year ended 31" De￿mber 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.

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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
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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 De￿mber 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
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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 De￿mber 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 Re￿Ipts 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"

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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.
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