Parish of Donaghmore
Trustees, Annual Report and Statement of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabllltles
For the year ended 31 December 2023
Charities Number: NIC104216

Parish of Donaghmore
Annual report and financlal statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
Contents
Page5
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

Parish of Donaghmore
References and admlnlstrative detalls
Charity Name..
Dungannon/Donaghmore/St. MichaelslArmagh/Church of Ireland
Other name:
St. Michael's, Castlecaulfield
Charity Registration Number:
NIC104216
Contact Addre55'.
The Rectory
66 Main Street
Castlecaulfield
Dungannon
County Tyrone
BT70 3NP
Trustees
Trustees who served at any time during the year and up to the date of signing the accounts were asfollows.'_
The Venerable Dr P A Thompson
Anne Kelly
Judith Kelly
Noel Ferry
Darren Haydock
Corol Ferry
Debbie O'Rourke
Stephen Patterson
Christine Kelly
Jomes Shiels
Shirley Little
Trevor Pollock
Jim Kirk
Mark Hamilton
George McNicholl
Glenn Ferry
Alon Williamson
Elizobeth Burrows
Kim Pollock
Derek Graham
Harry Patterson
Prlncipal Office-bearers
Clergy:
Church Treasurer:
Church Secretary-
Church Warden- Clergy:
Church Warden- People..
The Venerable Dr P A Thompson
George McNicholl
Stephen Patterson
Mark Hamilton
Harry Patterson
Independent Examiner
Bankers
Karen Rainey
41 Leany Road
Dungannon
County Tyrone
BT70 ISL
Danske Bank
5 Market Square
Dungannon
County Tyrone
BT70 IAB
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Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023
The trustees present the annual report and statements of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities for the Parish
of Donaghmore, commonly known as St Michael's, Castlecaulfield for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Objectives and Activities
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion.
The principal function of the Donaghmore Church of Ireland Parish 15 to support the advancement of the Christian
religion by promoting, through the work of the Donaghmore Parish Church 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 advancernent of the Christian religion, the Donaghmore Church of Ireland
Parish 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 the Donaghmore Church of Ireland Parish.
Achievements, Performance & Publlc Beneflt
The Church exists primarily, and above all else, as a place of Christian worship. Services of public worship are held each
Sunday morning throughout the year and each Wednesday morning. Evening service5 are held on Wednesday nights
during Lent, each night in Holy Week {both shared with our sister parish), at Harvest Thanksgivin& Boy's Brigade
Enrolment, and at Christmas tide (Carol service and Christmas eve service).
The parish is always pleased to host groups from the wider community, and does so annually for the Orange Order and
bi-annually for the Apprentice Boys of Derry. The local Primary School hold their annual Carol Service in the Church, and
their winter and spring concerts in the parish hall. The local Masonic lodge also hold their annual Carol Service in St
Michael's
There are good working relationships with other local churches. The clergy of the local Methodist and Presbyterian
Churches join with us regularly and there is a recently established service for Christian Unity Week, alternating with St
Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Donaghmore.
During the year 2023 there were a total of eleven baptisms, four marriages, and five funeral services in the church.
The Church building 15 of notable historical importance. Built in the early 1680s and incorporating feature5 from its
medieval predecessor and also the local castle, it is one of the oldest buildings of the locality in continuous use. Of
particular note is the south nave window, which is the original east window from the medieval church (mentioned in the
Annals of the Four Masters), the pillars on both south and west doors. and the carvings of angels (west wall, east wall
and porch), a dragon Iwest wall), and the arm5 of the Caulfield family (west wall}. Both the entrance pillars and the
Bur8e5 Mau501eum are grade I Ilsted building5. a515 Ihe Church.
The recently restored historic pipe organ continues to be in regular use both liturgically and for concerts, recitals and
broadcasts.
The parish Sunday School (the New Life Group} meets weekly from September through to May, and participates monthly
in worship. The Parish supports a large Boys Brigade Company lapproximately 70 members and 16 officers), a branch of
the Mothers Union, and a weekly patchwork and craft class.
Parish Hall facilities are additionally used by the Horticultural Society. the Open Door Club and the Young Farmers Club.
Parish finances and fabric are cared for by the Select Vestry. Various fund raising and social events are held each year.
The parish supports several missionary groups, particularly CMS and the Church Army. There is also a series of special
appeals and collections for various local and international groups and in light of international disasters.
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Trustee￿ Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 Icontlnuedl
Financial Review
The main income of the charity is derived from parishioner donations supplemented by gift aid claims, fund
raising events and church organisations.
Total receipts have remained in line with the previou5 year with regular weekly amounts increased, but with no
one- off significant additional sources this year. There has been an encouraging increase in freewill offering, our
main sources of income. Despite this, results record a deficit of £3,11312022'. surplus of £11,377) for the year.
There are no material uncertainties impacting the charitys ability to continue as a going concern.
The Trustees. policy on holding reserves is to retain sufficient unrestricted funds available to meet on-going
running costs for a minimum of one year having consideration for regular sources of parishioner weekly
donations based on historical. current and projected congregation levels.
No funds were materially in deficit at the end of the year.
Going Con￿rn
The trustees hove reviewed the budgets for the year ahead and are satlsfied that there are adequate fund5 in place to
ensure that the Parish can continue its Uctivities and the financiul statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 con
be signed off os a going concern.
Structure, Governance and Management
Govemlng Document and Constltution of the Charlty
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 (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 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
member5 may be re-elected annually and there Is no Ilmlt on the number of Eerms whlch may tre served.
Pay and remuneration
Select Vestry members do not receive remuneration for their appointment as Trustees. Where a member of the Select
Vestry has provided services which are distinct from their role as trustee then the Select Vestry may approve such
remuneration providing the Select Vestry act in the best interest of the charity.
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Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 (continued)
Oryanlsatlonalstructure
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, any curate assistant {"the curate I, the churchwardens, the glebe wardens and
generally not more than twelve other members ofthe general vestry elected at the General Vestry.
The Select Vestry is chaired by tho 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 Selert Vestry meets at times fixed by the members or by the Diocesan Synod. Special meetings may be convened at
any time by the chairperson or the churchwardens. In 2023 the Selert Vestry met 3 times during the year12022: 2 times)
and the average attendance was 62%12022: 63%).
Compliance with Publlc Benefft
The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance 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 responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the statement of receipt5 and payments and
statement of assets and liabilitie5 in accordance with applicable law and reBulations.
The law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland with Incorne 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 irregulariti@s_
Signed on Behalf of the Trustees
Jim Klrk
Elizabeth Burrows
6 March 2024
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Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of the Parish of Donaghmore
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are Set out on pages 6 to
10.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charitls trustee5 you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Direction5 given by the Commission under section 65{9llbl
of the Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examinerfs 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 Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under section 65191{b) of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the
accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in
the accounts, 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 settion 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 information 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 {1) to {41 listed above and,
in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no
matters that require drawing to your attention.
Name: Karen Rainey
ACMA, CGMA
Address: 41 Leany Road, Dungannon, CountyTyrone, BT70 ISL
09/04/2024
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Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2023
Unrestricted
Funds
2023
Restrlcted
Funds
2023
Endowment
Funds
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Note
Recei
Donations and plate collections
Donations for third parties
Legacies
Bank and deposit interest
Investment income
Bequest income
Graveyard receipts
Parish Hall receipts
Restoration and repair appeals
Proceeds from fund raising events
Other receipts
Costs reimbursed
Receipts from Parish Organisations
62,271
5,250
1,300
99
63,571
5,349
62,920
4,371
10,000
240
1,056
227
227
1,103
362
480
4,340
340
5,396
1,821
3,326
1,220
394
709
362
480
4.340
2,150
450
320
2,627
1,285
2,208
510
340
1,546
3.850
1,821
3,326
1,220
Total Re￿1
ts
81,959
5,576
87.535
88,485
Pa
ments
Wages and salaries
Diocesan assessment
Church running costs
Glebe costs
Parish centre costs
Administration costs
Sunday school expenses
Charitable donations and gifts
Capital expenditure
Restoration and repair c05tS
Fundraising costs
Other payments
Payments from parish organisations
3.634
44.609
13.370
6,582
5,859
1,269
299
5,476
5,709
3.634
44,690
13.635
6,582
5,859
1,269
315
5,751
5,709
3,477
42,818
12,067
6,478
2,660
1,290
81
265
156
135
4,875
1,604
720
1,164
720
1,164
1,320
257
898
684
1,320
Total Pa
ments
88.691
1,957
90,648
77,108
Excess of (Payment5) over Receipts for
the year before transfers
16.7321
3,619
(3.113)
11,377
Transfers
134011
3401
Ex￿sS of Receipts over IPaymentsl for
the year
110,133)
7,020
{3,113)
11.377
On Behalf of the Trustees
Jim Klrk
Ellzabeth Burrows
6 March 2024
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2023
Unrestrlcted
Funds
2023
Restricted
Funds
2023
Endowment
Funds
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Cash Funds
Current Accounts
Cash Accounts
Total Cash Funds
29,143
72,521
101,664
104.777
29,143
72.521
101,664
104.777
Other Monetary assets
Gift aid claims
Total Other Monetary
assets
8,704
8,704
17
8,721
8,721
8,046
8,046
17
Investment Assets
Investments in RCB I CIT
Unit Trusts
Total Investment Assets
14,219
25.586
13,034
52,839
52,207
14,219
25,586
13.034
52,839
52,207
Assets retalned for the
Parish's own use
Parish Centre
Glebe House
Fixtures and Fittings
Total Assets retained for
the Parish's own use
762,000
475,800
762,000
475,800
9,508
1,247,308
705,000
442,500
5,403
1.152,903
9,508
9,508
1.237,800
Total assets
61,574
1.335.924
13,034
1,410,532
1,317,933
On Behalf of the Trustees
Jim Kirk
Elizabeth Burrows
6 March 2024
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
Accounting policie5
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 Account have been accounted
for on a cash receipts basis.
(bl Statement of Asset5 and Liabilltles
lil A55ets retalnedfor the Parish's own use
The assets of the Parish, retained for its own use comprise:_
Church Building and Graveyard
Parish Centre
Glebe House
Fixtures and fittings
The Church Building and Graveyard
The Church Building and Graveyard are deemed to be Heritage assets as defined by the Charities SORP IFRS1021
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 information cannot be obtained at a cost commensurate with the benefit to
the users of the accounts and to the parish.
The Parish Centre
Was built in 1968 but there are no reliable records of the cost of this construction. However the parish centre
was valued for insurance purposes on l April 2023 at £762,000. This valuation, as index linked on an annual
basis, has been recognised in the parish statement of assets and liabilities being the estimated fair value of the
property at 31 December 2023. No depreciation has been provided on the parish centre buildings as current
estimated residual value is not less than it's carrying value and the remaining useful life currently exceeds 50
years.
The Glebe Hou3C
Was built in 1959 but there are no reliable records of the cost of this construction. However the glebe house
was valued for insurance purposes on l April 2023 at £475,800. This valuation, as index linked on an annual
basis, has been recognised in the parish statement of assets and liabilities being the estimated fair value of the
property at 31 December 2023. No depreciation has been provided on the glebe house buildings as current
estimated residual value is not less than it's carrying value and the remaining useful life currently exceeds 50
years.
Fixtures and Fittings
Are recognised at cost and are depreciated on a straight line basis over a period of 10 years.
ii) Investments
Fixed asset investments comprising investment properties. investments in equities (ordinary shares) and
investment in RCBICIT Unit Trusts are initially recorded at cost and are then subsequently stated at fair value at
each year end date. Investments in unquoted investments are recorded at Cost and are assessed annually for
impairment.
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20231continued)
Reconclliation of Cash Funds
Total Cash Funds at Beginning
of the year
Receipts for the Year
Payments for the Year
Total Cash Funds at end of the
year
104.777
87,535
190,648)
101,664
Movement in Funds
Atljan
2023
Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
At 31 Dec
2023
Transfers
Endowment funds
For Stipend
For Graveyard Maintenance
For Sunday School
For General Parish Use
2,900
2,215
566
7,188
12,869
115
97
24
291
1811
1631
{16)
12021
13621
2,934
2,249
574
7,277
13,034
527
Restrlrted funds
For Glebe
For Restoration and Repair
For Charitable purposes
For Church Organisations
Assets for parish own use
1,568
88,970
283
263
1.147,500
1,238,584
62
5,105
98
1,220
90,300
96,785
{44)
1936)
1275)
11,3201
1,586
96,269
106
163
1.237,800
1,335,924
3,130
12,5751
3,130
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
66,480
66,480
97,525
97.525
199,3011
{99,3011
13130)
{3,1301_
61,574
61,574
Total funds
1.317,933
194,837
1102,2381
1,410,532
Pur
oses of Endowment Funds
Income from The Stipend funds is to be used to defray the cost associated with the clergy servin8 in the parish.
Income from the Graveyard maintenance funds is to be used for the upkeep of the graveyard.
Income from the Sunday School fund is to be used to provide Sunday school teaching materials.
Income from the General parish funds is used to defray the cost associated with the general running of the
church.
Pur
oses of Restricted Funds
Glebe Fund: This is a fund specific to the maintenance of the glebe property.
Restoration and Repair Fund: This is a fund to provide for the maintenance of all church property.
Charitable purpose Funds: These are funds to assist with the provision of prizes towards religious education
activities and the poor of Donaghmore.
Assets for the parish own use: This consists of the church, graveyard, rectory and glebe-land and parish centre
to be used for the primary objective of the advancement of religion.
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 (continued)
4. Collections for Thlrd Partles
2023
2022
Newry Hospice
Bishops Appeal for Turkey/Ukraine
Christian Missionary Society
Church Army
Community Charitable Fund
Masonic lodge 579 Charity funding
Charis Cancer Care
LEMOOS
Parkinsons UK in Northern Ireland
1075
859
1,058
442
99
725
502
1,500
570
400
ioi
705
593
446
645
5.349
4,371
The above amounts have been included in Receipts for the Year under Donations for third parties and in current and post
year end Payments under Charitable donations and gifts.
5. Assets retalned for the parishes own use
Both the parish centre and glebe house were valued at £762.00012022- £705,000) and £475,80012022- £442,500)
respectively for insurance purposes. These values have been recognised in the parish statement of assets and liabilities
being the estimated fair value of the properties at 31 December 2023
6. Transactlons with the Trustees
The parish paid expenses of £2.93512022: £2,5691 relating to the running costs of the glebe house which is occupied by
the rector.
The parish paid no cogtg with trust¢es relatin8 to the admlnistration and maintenance of parish records. 12022: £8971-
The parish paid £2,61712022- £2,217} to one trustee under contracts for services to maintain the church graveyard.
The parish paid £5,51912022: £4.610) to one trustee under contracts for the supply of heating oil to parish properties.
The parish paid £84012022: £6001 to a related party of one trustee for the provision of musical services.
7. Governance Costs
No governance costs were incurred during the year and the Independent Examiner has performed the required duties
free of charge. (2022- Nill.
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