Derrygortreavy Parish Church Truste Annual report and Statement of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities For the year ended 31 December 2023 Charitks Number. NIC104298
Derrygortreavy Parish Churth Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 Cortents Pages Trusteeg report Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees Receipts and payments account Statement of a55ets and Ilabilities
Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 The trustees present the annual report and statements of Receipts and Payments and Asset5 and knabilities for Derr80rtrea Parish Church for the year ended 31 December 2023. Obkrtl¥es and Artlvltles. The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion. The principal funttion of the Parish of Derrys0rtrea is to support the advancement of the Christian religion by promotin& through the work of St Columba's 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 fundamentsl to the prattical delivery of the benefrts of Christianity. As a SuIt of activity in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion. the Parish of Derrygortreavy has custody of property and of records, materials and artefacts of significance to the cultural and religious heritage and malntenance of which is undertaken by the select vestry of the Parish of Derrygortreavv. Achievements, Performance & Publlc Benefft Below you will find a summary of the main activities undertaken by the parish to carry out its charitable purposes for the public benefrt and the main achlevements durin8 the year. This will include its purposes, achievements, beneficiaries, etc. St Columba's Church Derry8Ortreavy, was built in the townland of Derrygortreavy in 1815 and is set in beautrful natural grounds, five mile5 from the centre of the city of Dungannon. Around the bullding is a v41-kept graveyard, with graves datin8 back to the 18205. As a pre-disestablishment graveyard. It seryes not just Church of Ireland parishioner5 but other families in the community. St Columba's Derry8Ortreavy forms part of a Group of Parishes also incorporating St Patrick's Clonfeacle and Holy Trinity Eglish I'Drumsallan.'I Our parish is mainly rural, covering a large area in County Tyrone. Our mission and purpose is to explore and grow in the Christian faith and our love and worshlp of God. and to extend a hand of friendship, welcome and love to others in the community. We do thls through regular public worship, community outreach, and offering help. facilities and support in the community as needs and opportunities arise. The annual Christmas collettion of toys and gifts to theat the'Gift Service, In Decernber is an example of thls. Publk Worshlp St Columba's Church meets each Sunday at 12 noon. The worship schedule includes a Family Service on the first Sunday of each month, the Service of Holy Communion on thethird Sunday of each month, and Mornlng Prayer the remaining Sundays in the month. The lives and faith of the youth and children of the parish are nourished and built up through the weekly Sunday School and a Girls, Friendly Society. Each year services are held on many of the.high days and holy days", that is, the Princlpal Feast Days in the Church calendar, including on Ash Wednesday and through Holy Week, on Easter Day, Pentecost. Trinity Sunday, and Chrlstmas Eve and Christma5 Day. Annually there is a celebration at HaNest with the serrfices held on the last Sunday in Ottober in the mornin8 and evenin8. The church is tastefully decorated and attracts many visitors to these seices. Worship services follow a regular pattern of worship. following the Revised Cornmon Lectionary for our service themes and readings, with hymns, a short children's talk and a sermon appropriate to the theme for the week. The church draws on local organists who share the normal pattern of services durlng the month.
Trustees'Annuol Reportfvr the yearended 31 Lefflber2023 (contlnuedj There is a traditional servi of Nine Lessons and Carols, held the Sunday prior to Christmas which is accompanied by Greystone Silver Band. During the Family service on the first Sunday of Decemberthe Sunday school take part and also members of the thurch are encouraged to provide an unused gift for children which are then given to the Salvation Amy for distribution. The Sunday school, though small. is vibrdnt, thanks to the energy and commitment of dedicated Sunday School teacher5. all of whom are AccessNI checked and approved according to statutory and Church of Ireland safeguarding requirements. Communlty Outreach All people in the wider community are welcome at any or all of our services and activities. Our Churchwardens welcome visitors and gUlar attendees to the church. and newcomers are made particularly welcome. We seek not only to offer a welcome but to encourage integration into the church family and community for those who wish to make St Columba's Derry£Ortrea their spiritual 'home'. Sunday School is held weekly between September and June commencing at 11.00am to 11.45am. prior to morning worship at 12 noon. It takes place in the Church rnoblle, located beside the Church building and is open to all children aged from 4 to 15. Thè Girls, Friendly Society {GFS) met every other Tuesday evening from September to April, as is ihe pattern over many years. GFS provides an opportunity for young girls to come together each weeK to enjoy learning new life skills and to study the Bible. The activities ranged as usual from games. art and craft, drama, poetry reciting, craft activities, and listening visiting speakers present on areas of interest. There were also outings to GFS Fun Evenings, Festivals and Carol services. The Mothers. Union normally meets on the first Wednesday evening of each month, inviting special guests to come and speak andlor demonstrate on a subject of interest. Mothers. Union meetings are open to all Vmen. Some rneetings are designated "Visitor evenings. to encourage wider community involvement. Nomially the Young Members, meet on the third Wednesday evenin8 of each month from Septernber to Mav. Public Benefit The charitable purpose of Derrygortreavy Parish is the advancement of religion. This is achieved through Christian witness and outreach, and delivered through the provision of public worship and our ongoing outreach programme as described above. Finandal Revlew The Parish Income for the year was £27,387 with outgoings of £32,315 resulting in a deficit of £4,928. The main sources of Income are from our free will offering donations. The Trustee's Policy on holding reseNe5 is to retaln surplus unrestricted funds for any unexpected major maintenance problems and for the on%oing running costs of the Parish. The Bank balances at 31 December 2023 were £172,597.
Truste Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 20231contlnued) Golng Concern The trustees have reviewed the budgets for the year ahead and are satisfied that there are adequate funds in place to ensure that the Parish can continue its artivities and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 can be signed off as a going concern. Structure. Governance and Management Govemlng Document and Constltution of the Charlty Chapter 111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland govems Parishes and Parochial Organisation. The Select Vestry members are the Charity Tru5tee5. Recrultment 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 month5, 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 aTe held at least once a year. The Select Vestry is elected as part of this General Vestry meeting. The Selett Vestry members hold their positions for a period of one year. Select Vestry members may be re-elerted annually and there is no limiton the number ofterms which a member may Serve. Pay and remuneratlon Revd Cousins, the Rector Ilncumbent) serves the Clonfeacle. Derrygortreavy and Eglish {Drumsallanl Group of Parishes. The Rector is paid a stipend. locomotory allowance and 'expenses of office, by the Church of Ireland, in accordance with fi8ures approved by the General Synod of the Church of Ireland. The proportion pald by Derrygortreavy is by way of assessment through the Diocese of Arma8h. Organkational Structure Derrygortreavy Parish Select Vestry is responsible for the day to day management of the parish, that is, for its finances, buildin and their fabrics and furnishings, and for its compliance with law. The Select Vestry consists of the member of the clergy Seing in the parish, two church warden5. one glebe warden and generally not more than twelve other members of the General Vestry elected at the annual General Vestry meetin8. The Select Vestry is chaired by the Incumbent. Select Vestry members are responsible for making decisions on matters of general concern and importance to the pbrish, including deciding how parish funds are to be applied. Select Vestry meetings are convened by the Chairperson or in special circumstances by the Rertor's Churchwarden. or at times fixed by the members or by the Diocesan Synod. In 2023 the Select Vestry met 3 times during the year and the average attendance was approximately 95%. Cornpllanre with Publlc Benefit The parish has given careful consideratlon to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities entered into durin8 the year have helped to achieve the Parish's objectives, as well a5 providin8 public benefit. Statement of Trustee's Responsibilities The Trustees are responsible for preparin8 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 requires the Trustees to prepare a staternent of receipts and payments and a statement of assets and liabilities for each financial year. The trustees a 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 Parlsh. They are a150 responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Parish and hence for taking reason8ble steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Signed on Behalf of the Trustees Trustee I: Chrlstine Devlln, Hon. Secretaryto the Select Vestry Trurtee 2: Nl8el Stewart, Hon. Treasurer to the Selert Vestry
'ST COLUMBA'S PARISH CHURCH DERRYGORTREAVY NORTHERN IRELAND CHARITY NUMBER NIC 104298 Receipts and Payrnents Account for the year ended 31 December 2023 Unyestrfrted Restrirted Endowment Totsl Total Funds Funds Funds Note 2023 2023 2023 2023 2022 Receipts Donations & Plate Collectlon 19843.45 110.00 19953.45 18049.73 422.50 205.49 233.76 232,50 2949.50 2898.13 150.00 187.50 Donations in memory Bank & Deposit Int Investment Income 150.18 1768.79 150.18 1768.79 112.50 Dlocesan Magazine Fund Raisers 112,50, GiftAid 3250.00 390.00 3250.00 390.00 183.00 1580.001 27387.92 Grave Fees Missions 183.00 1580.00 1985.50 Other Receipts Total Re¢eipts 25402.42 25329.11 Payments Diocesan costs/Assessments Church ntnning costs Glebe costs 18801.85 5191.62 2410.96, 500.00 | 335.36, 18801.85 5191.62 2410.96 500.00 371.36 19739.88 5219.76 3465.46 500.00 943.4 350.00 Hall Rent Administration costs 36.00 Fund Raising Exp Recrors leavln8 Gift Dloce5an Maga21ne Charitsble donations 500.00 112.50 4428.00 500.00 112.50 4428.00 232.50 3013.00 Transfer from PBS to current Acc Total payments 27239.79 5076.50 32316.29 33464.00 Excess of Receipts over Payments for the year before transfers Transfers ExcesslDeftlt of Receipts (wer Paymefits -1837.37 -3091.00 4928.37 -13374.25 -3165.00 -5002.37 3165.00 74.00 0.00 4928.37 -13374,25 Openln8 Balance 1st January 2023 169085.77 -5002.37 164083.40 8440.11 74.00 8514.111 177525.88 198936.02 4928.37 i _13374.25 172597.51 185561.77 Closing Balance 31 December 2023
Total Cash Funds at beginning of year 2023 177525.88 Receipts 27387.92 Payments for year -32316.29 Total Cash Fund5 end of year 2023 172597.51, Note I Composition of current accounts General Church Account Ichurch Repalr fund Progressive Bldg Soc 50069.48 8514.11 | 114013.921 1172597.51 Movement In Funds ,At ljan 2023 Income Outgoing Transfer At 31 Dec 2023 Unrestrirted funds General Fund 55071.85 25509.13 -30511.50 50069A8 Restricted funds Church & Rectory Repair fund 8440.11 110.00 -36.00 8514.11 Investment Account 114013.921 1768.79 -1768.791 114013.92 Total 177525.88 27387.92 -32316.29 172597.51
NIC 104298 Statement of Assets and Llabilities as at 31 December 2023 VnrertTitted Restrirted Endowment Fun(ts Funds Funds Totsl Total 2023 2023 2023 2023 2022 Cash funds Current Accounts (1) Deposit Accounts Total Cash Funds 50069.48. 8514.11 114013.92, 164083.4 58583.59 114013.92 172597.51 122454.03 55071.85 177525.88 8514.11, Investment Assets Investments in RCB Other unlisted investments Investment Properties Total Investment Assets Assets retained for Parlsh's own use Church & Graveyard New Church Organ l Heritage Assets 4600.00 Heritage As*ts 4600.00 | Total Assets retained for Parish's own use Church Organ Heritage Assets 461)0.00 Heritage Assets 4600.00 For the Trustees Trustee (11 Trustee (21