ANNAGHMORE PARISH CHURCH
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2023
The Trustees present the Annual Report and Statement of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities for St Francis’ Church, Annaghmore for the year ended 31[st] December 2023.
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion.
Our call, as individuals and a local Church, is to be followers of Jesus Christ and join with him as Partners in mission. At Annaghmore we use the mnemonic ‘PULSE’ to portray a picture of how our part in its mission works.
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Passionate in worship
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Understanding of scripture and be a
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Loving community
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Serving others whilst always being
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Evangelistically driven
The ‘PULSE’ is supported at a spiritual level by our prayers and at a practical level by the generous giving of our time, our money and our talents – fundamentals to the practical pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion.
2023 saw Sunday worship and all other services returning to the Church building following on from the containment of the Covid-19 outbreak. All the different organisations, particularly the youth organisations, were able to progress at normal pace and increase in membership.
Revenue from the Parish Centre activities (which had not been used in 2022 for any activities) has been poor, however, as time passes it is expected that this situation will improve.
Overall income for 2023 has decreased marginally. While this is not a major cause for concern it is vitally important that the situation is kept under constant review. With operating costs continuing to increase it is the duty of all parishoners to be mindful of their giving to ensure that this situation can be positively addressed.
The Select Vestry members are the Charity Trustees and bear the burden of the day to day management of the Parish and its associated activities. The members are the custodians of property, records, material and artefacts of significance to the cultural and religious heritage of St Francis’ Church.
The Trustees have carefully considered 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.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Rector______ Honorary Treasurer______