Markethill/Kilduney. 5t Johns, Armagh, Church of Ireland
Trustee￿ Annual report and Statement of Recelpts and Payments and Assets and iiabllitles
Charitie5 Number. Nl 104093

Markethill/Kilcluney. St John5. ArniaBh. Church of Ireland
Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022
Contents
Pages
References and administrative details of the Charity
Trustees. report
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
Receipts and payments account
Statement of a55ets and liabilitie5
Notes to the financial statements
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Markethlll/Kllcluney. St Johns. Am)a8h, Church of Ireland
References and admlnlstratlve details
Charity ReElStration Number:
NI 104093
Contact Address..
51 Coolmillish Road: Markethill. Co Armagh. BT60 ISH
Trustees
David Alexander
Gareth Black
William Bradshaw
John Cartmill
Cecil Craig
Ivor Ferguson
Ann Hughes
Charles Irwin
Joanne Liggett
stephen Menary
Peter Munce
Joanne tYBrien
Clifford Rainev
Beatrice Shirley
Thomas Shirley
Roy Warnock
Prlnclpal Offlce-bearers
Clergy:
Church Secretary:
Church Treasurer..
Church Warden- Clergy:
Church Warden- People-.
Revd Peter Munce
Joanne Liggett
Joanne O'Brien
Thomas Shirley
Ann Hughes
Bankers
Danske Bank
45-48 High Street
Portadown
Co Armagh
BT62 ILB

Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 Oecember 2022
The trustees present the annual report and 5tatement5 of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities for
Markethill/lCilduney• St Johns, Arma8h, Church of Ireland for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Objedives and Actlvltles
The charitable
ur
ose of the Churth of Ireland is the advancement of reli
ion.
The principal function of Markethlll/Kilcluney. St Johns Armagh, Church of Ireland is to support the advan￿ment of the
Christian religion by promotin& through the work of the Markethlll/Kllcluneyi St Johns, Arma8h, Church of Ireland the
whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic. 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 benefits of Christianity.
As a result of activity in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion, Markethill/Kilcluney• St Johns. Armagh,
Church of Ireland has custody of property and of records, materials and artefacts of Significance to the cultural and
religiou5 heritage and maintenance of which 15 undertaken by the Select Vestry of the MarkethilllKilcluneyp St Johns,
Armagh. Church of Ireland.
Achlevements, Performance & Publlc Beneflt
The high point of our week is on a Sunday when we meet together for worship, prayer and to listen and learn from God's
word. During the week we provide pastoral care and sUPPOrt to over 250 people in the Markethill area of Co Armagh
particularly through home and hospital visits. We support mission and outreach work in this country and overseas through
partnering with individual churches and mission agencie5, providing financial assistance and on occasions. personal
volunteers.
We have numerous groups and clubs running in ourchurch halls which caterfor all ages and many interests. Boys Brigade,
Girls Friendly Society& Bowling Club, Zumba Class, Pilates Class, Mothers Union, Parent & Toddlers/Babies, Youth
Fellowshipi Sunday schools, Kid5 Club and over S￿5 Club.
These artivities fulfll our objectives and charitable purp05e and have provided public benefit. Through our activitles we
aim to contribute not only to the spiritual well-being of people but their physical, practical, Social and emotional needs
also. Our artivities are open to all and are free at the point of use. There are no fees charged. Our charity is funded by
voluntary donations and contributions.
We have mitigated any potential harm from the activities e.g. We uphold the standards of the Church of Ireland's Child
protection policy-"Safeguarding Trust" which includes undertaking Risk Assessments of rooms, buildings and events.
Financial Review
The charity had an excess of receipts over payments of £6,726 for the year ended 31 December 2022.
The charity contlnues to be in a healthy financial state as at 31 December 2022 with total cash funds of £126,761.
The charity aims to retaln sufficient reserves to meet its expected future expenditure requirements as well a5
potential future capital projects.
Going Concern
The trustees have reviewed the budget5 for the year ahead and are satisfied that there are adequate funds in place to
ensure that the Parish can continue its attivities. The financial statement5 for the year ended 31 December 2022 can be
signed off as a going concern.

Trustee5' Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued)
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Do¢Lrment and Constitution of the Charity
Chapter 11 l of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland govem5 Parishes and Parochial Organisation. The Select Vestry
members are the Charity Trustees
Recruitment and Appointment of Select Vestry {Tru5tees)
All member5 ofthe 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 8eneral vestry of the parish, allowingthem 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 r&elected annually and there is no limit on the number of term5 which may be served.
Pay and remuneration
The Incumbent (Rector) of the Parish stipend is paid directly by the Diocese, and re￿IVeS a stipend in accordance with
figures approved by the General Synod of the Church of Ireland to8ether with approved office and locomotory
311owances.
Organisational Structure
The select vestry 15 responsible for the day to day management of the parish. The select vestry consists of the member of
the clergy serving in the parish, any curate assistant ("the curate"). 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 incumbentor other memberoftheclergyofficiating in the parish. Selectvestry members
are responsible for making detlsions 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 meeting5 may be convened at
any time by the chairperson or the churchwardens. In 2022 the Select Vestry met 6 times during the year and the average
attendance was 79%.
Compliance wlth Public Benefrt
The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidante 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 providing public benefit.
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The trustees are respon5iblefor preparingtheTrustee5' Report and thestatement of receipts and payments and statement
of assets and liabilities in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charitie5 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.

Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued)
Statement of Tru5tees' Responsibilities (continued)
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 a55ets and liabilities of the Parish. The
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 I
Trustee 2