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The Trustees present the annual report and statement of Receipts and
Payments for St. Paul's Parish Church for the year ended 31" December 2023.
Ob"ertives and Activities
The principal function of Killeshill Parish Church, Church of Ireland is to support
the advancement of the Christian religion by promoting, through the work of
the parish church th
whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social
and ecumenical. It i
important that the Church is open to and engaging with
society, offering SUP
port for those needing help and fundamental to the
practical delivery of
he benefit of Christianity.
As a result of activit
religion, the parish
and artefacts of sig
maintenance of this
Church, Killeshill, C
in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian
hurch has custody of property and of records, materials
ificance to the cultural and religious herltage. The
is undertaken by the Select Vestry of St Paul's Parish
urch of Ireland.
Achievements Perf
rmance and Public Benefit
Worshlp and Praye
prayers, eg. commi
meetings. This appl
organisations using
insurance.
All parish meetings are expected to open and close with
ee5, choir practices, select vestry meetings, parish
es to all parish organisations, but excludes community
he Church premises and who are outside the parish
Services of worship
meeting.
re weekly (Sunday). There is a monthly evening prayer
Choir practices are
monthly family wor
Denominational ed
gular to assist the worship. Children attend special and
hip and Sunday School for Biblical teaching and
cation.
Other arts of educa
preparation, Bible s
ion and instruction such as Confirmation, marriage
udy and safeguarding occur on a regular basis.
Every Act of Worshi
particularly true at t
other significant oc
is open to the whole of the community, this being
e main festivals including Christmas, Harvest, Easter and
sions including Remernbrance.

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In worship and prayer, we meet to contribute to the spiritual well-being of the
participants and the education and reinforcement of Christian values.
Pastoral Care: The Church of Ireland recognises the Rector and Parish Reader
to offer considered or measured pastoral and prayerful care where need is
identified and accepted. The wider Church also recognises 'all member
ministrjl where it IS the duty and responsibility of all to offer such support to
everyone. There are no limits through age, gender, social or family
circumstances, religiou5 affiliation or none. Typical areas of focus include
serious illnes5, bereavement, hospitals, nursery, residentlal or sheltered
accommodation and special units. In encouraging all our parish members to
take their pastoral responsibilities seriously, we seek to relnforce Christian
values and develop the mission of the Church.
Mlssion: The Parish is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion and as such
supports several appeals including the Bishops appeal and other humanitarian
responses. There are special services and appeals when collections are taken
for a specific cause. Equally our branch of the Mother's Union, as part of a
worldwide organisation, offers prayerful and financial support.
Outreach: Our outreach extends widely and is particularly effective through
Rites of Passage ceremonies such as baptism, marriage and burial which often
extend into wide areas of the local community. All are opportunities to
reinforce Christian values and aspects of good citizenshlp. Both the Rector and
Parish Reader have a sensitive involvement in the local community, as vehicles
of community outreach. The Parish is active in making its records available
free of charge to all with the airn of developing relationships outside of the
normal Church community.
As part of our outreach, the Church Hall is made available to local community
events. These are interdenominational organisations that are welcome to Use
our hall as a place to bring people from the local area together to carry out
educational and recreational activities. The Church receives no income from
these groups.
Beneflclarles: Our beneficiaries not only include those who attend worship in
our church, (regularly or otherwise). The dlversity of the beneficiaries includes
their friends, families, neighbours and anyone and everyone in our locality who
we can reach out to who wishes to avail of our servicesi prayer meetings,
Sunday School, choir and communty events. Therefore, we aim to connect

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with and contribute to the spiritual well-being of all people of any age, creed,
political persuasions etc., all are welcome.
Harm: St. Paul's Parish Church, Killeshill does not believe it has caused any
harm through the course of its activities. In our activities, we are aware of the
Child protection policy and matters of general public health and safety. We
regularly assess the health and safety of the Church premises to ensure a
healthy and safe environment for members of the community.
Financial Review
Points:
l. Our opening balance was £19,955.41. Total receipts for 2023 were
£13,054.14. Total payments for 2023 were £12,845.10. Thus the closin8
balance is £20,164.45.
2. Restricted/non-restricted Funds: the Church does not hold any restricted
funds.
3. Ability to pay costs in the coming year (day to day costs such as
insurance, electricity, general rnaintenance): the Church has to date
been able to use income from the freewill offering to meet the on-going
maintenance costs.
4. Buildings: St Paul's Kille5hill parish church and hall are in reasonable
condltion. There are on-going costs associated with the maintenance of
the Church and the hall that are being considered by the wider
membership of the Church. Grants are not forthcoming, so alternative
approache5 are being considered, such as fundraising events.
5. Contents of Buildings: The value of the contents of the Church Hall 15
£1650.
Ballygawley Rectory serves as the glebe house for the joint Church of Ireland
parishes of Errigle Keerogue. Ballygawley and Killeshill but belongs to the
Parish of Ballygawley only. Therefore, the Rectory is not dealt with as a parish
asset in this report. The three parishes do divide glebe costs however, so as to
not place a burden on Ballygawley Parish to cover all maintenance costs.
Hence, glebe costs in relation to the Rectory building are included in this
report.
Statement of Going Concern: The Trustees (Select Vestry) have reviewed the
budgets for the next year ahead and are satisfied that there are adequate
funds in place to cover the general running costs, to ensure that the Parish can

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continue its activities for the year ending 2024. However, the Select Vestry
recognises that substantial funds are required over the coming years in order
to continue maintenance of the Church and to ensure that identified repairs
are undertaken. As mentioned above, fundraising efforts will be used to cover
the remaining costs and other possible fvnding avenues will be explored.
Structure Governance and Mana
ement
Governing document and Constitution of the Charity: St Paul's, Killeshill
Parish Church is constituted through the Church of Ireland Constitution:
htt
www.ireland.an
lican.or
about
the-constitution
the-constitution-in-
full Chapter111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland governs Parishes
and Parochial Organisation. The Select Vestry are the Charity Trustees.
Recruitment and Selection of Select Vestry rrrustees): All members of the
Church of Ireland who are over 18 years of age 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. This allows 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 the General Vestry meeting. The Select Vestry will hold their posltions
for a period of one year. Select Vestry rnember5 may be re-elected annually
and there is no limit on the number of terms which may be served.
Pay and remuneration: The Incumbent receives a stipend in accordance with
figures approved by the General Synod of the Church of Ireland. St. Paul's
Parish Church pays this Sustentation as requested to the Diocesan Office who
then remunerates the Incumbent.
Organisational Structure: The Select Vestry is responsible for the day-to-day
management of the parish. The select vestry consists of the members of the
clergy serrfing 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 is chaired by the incumbent or other member of the clergy
officiating in the parish. Select vestry mernbers are responsible for making

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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 the members or by the diocesan
synod. Special meetings may be convened at any time by the chairperson or
the churchwardens. In 2023, the Select Vestry met 3 tlmes (April, August and
Ortober) and the attendance was always high.
Statement of Compliance with the Charity Commlssion for Nl Guldance on
Public Benefit: The Select Vestry 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, Responsibilities: The trustees are responsible for
preparing the Trustees. Report and the statement of receipts and payments 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 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
irregu larities.
ned on behalf of the Trustees
Trustee I
Trustee 2
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