Parlsh of Dona8hmore
Truste& Annual Report and Statement of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabllltles
For the year erKled 31 December 2024
Charltles Number: NIC104216

Parish of Iyonaghmore
Annual report and flnancial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
Contents
Pages
References and administrative detalls 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

Parlsh of Donaghmore
References and admlnlstratlve detsils
Charlty Name:
Dungannon/DonaghmorelSt. Michaels/ArmaghlChurch of Ireland
Other name:
St. Mlchael's. Castlecaulfield
Charity Registration Number:
NIC104216
Contart Address:
The Rectory
66 Main Street
Castlecaulfield
Dungannon
County Tyrone
BT70 3NP
Trustees
Trustees who served ot any time during the year and up to the date of signing the accounts were osfollows..
The Venerable Dr PA Thompson
Anne Kelly
Judith Kelfy
Noel Ferry
Darren Hoydock
Carol Ferry
Debbie O'Rourke
Stephen Patterson
Chn'stine Kelly
Michael Hall
Shirley Little
Trevor Pollock
Jim Ki
Mork Hamilton
George McNicholl
Glenn Ferry
Alon Williamson
Elizubeth Burrows
Kim Pollock
sa McFarlond
Horry Patter50n
Prlnclpal Office-bearers
Cler8Y:
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 Examlner
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 2024
The trustee5 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 2024.
Objectives and Actlvltles
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion.
The principal function of the Donaghmore Church of Ireland Parish Is to support the advancement of the Christian religion
by promotln& 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 offerin8 SUPPOrt for those needing help
are fundamental to the practical delivery of the benefrts of Christianity.
As a result of activity in the pursuit of the advancement 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 Sreland Parish.
Achievements, Performance & Publlc Benefft
The Church exists primarily, and above all else, as a place of Christian worship. Services of public worship are held each
Sunday morningthroughoutthe year and each Wednesday morning. Eveningservices are held onwednesday nights during
Lent, each night in Holy Week (both shared with our sister parish), at Harvest Thanksgivin& Bo￿5 Brigade Enrolment, and
at Christmas tide (Carol service and Christma5 eve service).
The parish is always pleased to host groups from the wider community, and does so annuallyforthe Orange Order and bi-
annuallyfor 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 2024 there were a totsl of fifteen baPt￿M5, one marriage, and seventeen funeral services in the church.
The Church building is of notable historlcal importance. Built in the early 1680s and incorporating features 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 50Uth 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 (west wall), and the arms of the Caulfield family (west wall). Both the entrance pillars and the Burges Mausoleum
are grade I listed buildings, as is the 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 (approximately 70 members and 16 officer51, a branch of
the Mothers Union, and a weekly patchwork and craft class.
Parish Hall facilities are additionally used bythe 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. particularty CMS and the Church Army. There is also a series of special
appeals and collections for various local and international 8roups and in light of international disasters.
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Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 {contlnued)
Anandal Revlew
The main income of the charrty is derived from parishioner donations supplemented by gift aid claims, fund raising
events and church organisation5.
Total receipts have seen a modest increase over the previous year with regular weekly freewill donations
remaining consistent supplemented by one off sources. either in the form of legacies or donations in memory of
famlly members. The results record a deficit of £29212023: defiot of £3,113) for the year.
There are no material uncertainties impacting the chari￿s abilty 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 projerted congregation levels.
No funds were materially in deficit at the end of the year.
Golng Concern
The trustees have revlewed the budgets fvr the year oheod ond are satisfied thot there are adequate funds in ploce to
ensure that the Pan5h con continue its activities and thefinanciolstatementsfvr the year ended 31 December2024 can be
signed off as a going concern.
Structure. Governance and Management
Governlng Document ond Constituthn of the Chorfty
Chapter 111 of the Constitution of the Churth of Ireland govem5 Parishes and Parochial Organisatlon. The Select Vestry
members are the Charity Trustees
Recruftment ondAppolntment oASeknt Vestry (Trnsteesj
All members of the Church of %￿land 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 Selert Vestry will hold their positions for a perlod of one year. Select Vestry
members may be re-elected annually and there is no limlt on the number of terms whsch rnay be served.
Pay and remuneratlon
Select Vestry members do not re￿1ve ￿MUneration 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 art in the best interest of the charity.
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Truste￿ Annual Report for the year ended 31 De¢ember 2024 (continued)
OrgonlsotlonalStn￿Ure
The Select Vestry is responsible for the day to day management of the parish. The Select Vestry conslsts of the member
of the clergy serving in the parish, any curate assistant 1.the curate"), the d)urchwardens, 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 bythe incumbent or other member of the dergy officiating in the parish. Select Vestry members
are responsible for making decisions on matters of general con￿rn 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 Di0￿$an Synod. Special meetings may be convened at
any time by the chairperson or the churchwardens. In 2024 the Sele¢t Vestry met 3 times during the year12023: 3 times)
and the average attendance was 72% {2023: 62%).
Complionce with Publk Benefft
The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to
ensure that the active5 entered into during the year have helped to achieve the Parish's objectives and activities. as well
as providing public benefit.
Statement of Trustees, Responsibllltles
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 requlres 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 accountin8 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 hen￿ for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detertlon of fraud and other irregularities.
Slgned on Behalf of the Trustees
Ellzabeth Burrows
Shlrfey Little
12 Marth 2025
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Independent Examlners Report to the Trustees of the Parish of Dona8hmore
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to
10.
Respective responsSbilities of charity trustees and examlner
As the charity's trustees 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 Directions given by the Commission under section 65(91(b)
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 65(9){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 5ectlon 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 examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters {1) to (4) 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
01105/2025
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Recelpts and Payments k¢ount for the year ended 31 December 2024
Restrlcted
Funds
2024
Endowment
Funds
2024
Funds
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Recel
Donations and plate collections
Donations for thlrd parties
Legacies
Bank and deposit interest
Investment income
Bequest income
Graveyard receipts
Parlsh Hall receipts
Restoratlon and repair appeals
Proceeds from fund raising events
Other receipts
Costs reimbursed
Receipts from parish organisations
67,040
8,831
2,100
67,040
8,930
2,100
88
63,571
5,349
99
227
1,103
362
480
4,340
340
5,396
1,821
3,326
1,220
427
769
392
1,196
392
3,220
2,253
20
2,354
3,220
2.253
20
2,354
2.699
1,435
2,699
3,312
1,877
Total Recei
ts
88.097
5.511
93,608
87,535
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 costs
Fundraising costs
Other payments
Payments from parlsh organisations
4,280
46,463
14,651
7,520
4.864
1,658
1,092
9,782
4,280
46,551
14,937
7,520
4,864
1,658
1,153
9,812
3,634
44,690
13,635
6,582
5,859
1,269
315
5,751
5.709
286
61
30
720
1,164
1,320
606
2.519
1,380
1,139
Total Pa
ents
92.296
1.604
93,900
90,648
Excess of (Payments) over Recelpts for
the year before transfers
(4.199)
3,907
{2921
(3,113}
Transfers
EX￿5$ of (Payments) over Recelpts for
the year
14,199)
3,907
(292)
13,113)
On Behalf of the Trustees
Elltsbeth Burrows
Shirley Little
12 March 2025

statement of Assets and Uabilities as at 31 December 2024
Unrestrirted
Funds
2024
Restrirted
Funds
20Z4
Endowment
Funds
20Z4
Totsl
20Z4
Total
2023
Cash Funds
Current Accounts
Cash Accounts
Total Cash Funds
24.946
76,426
101.372
101,664
24.946
76,426
101372
101.664
Other Monetary assets
Gift aid claims
Total Other Monetsry
assets
7,536
7.536
7,536
7.536
8,721
8.721
Investment Assets
Investment5 in RCB / CIT
Unit Trusts
Total Investment Assets
14,453
26.IX)6
13,277
53,736
52,839
14.453
13,277
53.736
52.839
Assets retained for the
Parlsh's own use
Parish Centre
Glebe House
Fixtures and Fittings
Total Assets retained for
the Par15h's own use
812,9(J)
511,500
812,900
511,500
7.877
IR32.277
762,000
475,800
9.508
1.247,308
7,877
7A77
1.324AOO
Total assets
54.812
IN26￿32
13,Z77
IA94.921
IAIO.532
On Behalf of the Trustees
Elizabeth Burrows
Shirley Llttle
12 March 2025
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Notes to the financlal statements for the year ended 31 Dttember 2024
Accountlng pollcies
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 Liabilit7es
la) Receipts and Payments Account
All items of income and expenditure induded within the Receipts and Payments Account have been accounted
for on a cash receipts basis.
(bl Statement of Assets and Liabblfties
{11 Assets retainedfvr the Parlsh'5 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 Charitles SORP IFRS102)
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 thecost of this construction. Howeverthe parish centre was
valued for insurance purposes on l April 2024 at £812,900. This valuation, as index linked on an annual basis, has
been recognised in the parish statement of assets and liabilitie5 being the estimated fair value of the property at
31 December 2024. No depreciation has been provided on the parish centre buildings as current estimated
residual value is not less than ivs carrying value and the remaining useful life currently exceeds 50 years.
The Glebe House
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 2024 at £511,500. 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 December2024. No depreciation has been provided on the glebe house buildings as currentestlmated residual
value is not less than it's carrying value and the remaining useful life ¢urrently exceed5 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 statsments for the year ended 31 December 2024 (contlnued)
Recondllatlon 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
101,664
93.608
(93,900)
101.372
Movement In Funds
Atljan
2024
Incomlng
Outgoln8
Resources Resources
At 31 Dec
2024
Transfers
Endowment funds
For Stipend
For Graveyard Maintenance
For Sunday School
For General Parish Use
2.934
2,249
574
7.277
13.034
136
125
26
347
188)
167)
117)
{219)
1391)
2,982
2,307
583
7,405
13,277
634
Restrlcted fund5
For Glebe
For Restoration and Repair
For Charitable purposes
For Church Organisations
Endowment transactions
Assets for parish own use
1,586
%.269
106
163
74
4,258
{481
17381
(741
(1.1391
(391}
1,612
99,789
131
900
1,876
391
86,6
93,298
1.237,800
1,335.924
1,324,400
1,426,832
{2,390)
Unrestricted fund$
General Fund
61,574
61,574
96.295
96,295
{103,057)
{103,057)
54,812
54.812
Totsl funds
1,410,532
190,227
{105,8381
1,494,921
Pur
oses of Endowment Funds
Income from The Stipend funds is to be used to defray the cost associated with the clergy serving in the parish.
Income from the Graveyard maintenance funds 15 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 fvnd 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 a55iSt with the provision of prizes towards religious education
activities and the poor of Donaghmore.
-A5sets 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.

Notes to the financlal ststements for the year ended 31 December 20Z41continued)
4, Collections for Thlrd Parties
2024
2023
Newry Hospice
Bishops Appeal for Turkey/Ukraine
Christian Missionary Society
Church Army
Community Charitable Fund
Masonic lodge 579 Charlty funding
ABAANA
LEMOOS
Parkinsons UK in Northern Ireland
The Apprentice Boys for Walker Memorial School
Charles Shlelds Charity
Kil￿man Roal Black District Chapter No I
Brooke House
325
1,075
859
1,058
442
99
725
926
475
880
2,530
620
685
360
660
795
575
8.930
446
645
5,349
The above amounts have been induded 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 £812.900 {2023 - £762.0001 and £511,500 {2023- £475,800)
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 2024
6. Transactlons wlth the Trustees
The parish paid expense5 of £3.IY31 (2023: £2,935) relating to the running costs of the glebe house which is occupied by
the rector.
The parish paid £2,750 (2023: £2.617} to one trustee under contracts for services to maintain the church graveyard.
The parish paid £6.22712023: £5,519) to one trustee under contracts for the 5UPPty of heating oil to parish properties.
The parish paid £770 (2023: £840) 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. {2023- NIII.
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