PortadownlMilltown/St Andrews/ArmaghlChurch of Ireland Milltown Parish Church Trustees, Annual report and Statement of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities for the year ended 31 December 2023 Charity Number: NIC104299 Annual report and financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2023 Page I
Portadown/MilltownlSt Andrews/ArmaghlChurch of Ireland Annual report and financial ststements forthe year ended 31 December 2023 Contents Pages References and administrative details of the Charity Trustees, report Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees Receipts and payments account Statement of assets and liabilities 10 Notes to the financial statements 11-12 Page 2
Portadownlmilltownlst AndrewslArma hlchurch of Ireland References amd administrative detsils Charity Name: Milltown Parish Church Charity Registration Number. NIC104299 Contact Address.. 142 Derrylee Road Dungannon BT716NU Trustees Henry Abraham, Stuart Brennan, Eric Douglas, Miss Hazel Douglas, Mrs Kathleen Douglas, Colin Greenaway, Derek Greenaway. Christopher Lappin, Kenneth Lappin, George Potts, Mrs Sandra Quin, Jason Smith, Mrs Mary Stafford, Wesley Stafford, Mrs Shirley Swain, Victor Swain, Rev Geoffrey Walmsley Principal Office-bearers Clergy: Church Treasurer Church Secretary.. Church Warden: Clergy: Church Warden: People: Rev Geoffrey Walmsley Kathleen Douglas (Mrs) Sandra Quin (Mrs) Henry Abraham Eric Douglas Independent Examiner E Gerald Lunn FAIA 2 Charnwood Grange Portadown BT63 STU Bankers Bank of Ireland 13 Mart(et Street Lurgan BT66 6AR Page 3
Portadownlmilltownlst AndrewslAnna hlchurch of Ireland 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 Milltown Parish Church for the year ended 31 December 2023 Objectives and Activities The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of Christian religion. The principal function of Milltown Parish Church is to support the advancement of Ihe Christian religion by promoting, through the work of Milltown 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 advancement of the Christian religion, Milltown Parish Church 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 Milltown Parish Church. Achievements, Perfonnance and Public Benefit Following is a summary of the main activities undertaken by the parish to carry out its charitable purposes for the benefit of the public and the main achievements during the year. Sunday Worship Unfortunately Milltown Parish Church had a fire in May 2021 and was completely smoke damaged and the restoration took two years to complete. Church SeNices during that time took place in the Partsh Hall on Sunday rnomings. Sunday School also took place in the Parish Hall as did Funerals and Baptisms. th The Church reopened on 8 May 2023 and Church seNices returned to nomial on Sunday momings and evenings. Holy Communion takes place twice monthly. Sunday School also retumed to Church before the moming service. Children are encouraged to attend the Church services with their parents. A children's talk takes place every Sunday moming during the servi. The youth also take part in services during the year on Youth Sunday, Junior Carol Service and Harvest Services. Organisations have special services and enrolment services during the year. All moming services and special ServIS are uploaded on line, and the Rector has Bible Study weekly on line. For eldedy and those who do not have internet access a CD ministry is provided. Page 4
Portadownlmilltownlst AndrewslAnna hlchurch of Ireland Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 At Christmas lime some Parishioners provide and cook a Christmas dinner for Parishioners who are 70 years plus. We also have a toy collection for the Salvation Army at the Junior Carol Service. We donated provisions to the Food Bank at Harvest time and we also have a Food Trolley at the Church for regular donations. ORGANISATIONS Our organisations include Girls Friendly Society, Townsend Fellowship, Mothers Union, Boys Brigade, Christian Endeavour, Tennis Club, Bowling Club and Milltots. Holiday Bible Club takes place once a year. We have commenced a Youth Club known as Elevate. Bible Study takes place weekly and Pastoral Care is very important. MISSION OUTREACH AT HOME AND ABROAD Milltown Parish is committed to reaching out to our local community with the good news of God's love through our witness by Word and Action and by example as to how God wanis us to live our lives. We work closely with other agencies in supporting numerous Mi4sionary works financially and through Prayer and in person when pernitted. We support 3 main projects. Through CMSI we support the Dominican Republic of Congo where we are in partnership with North Kivu Diocese. We also support Mission Avialion Fellowship and through Crosslinks support a student project in Italy. Other outreach work takes place during the year. Child Protection As a Parish we adhere to the Church of Ireland Child Protection Policy- Safeguarding Trust. and all of our leaders have had Access Nl checks carried out and have attended the appropriate training. Financial Review The Parish's financial position at 31 December 2023 is set out on this report. The trustees. policy is to hold cash reseNes in bank current accounts and bank deposit accounts. The trustees have reviewed the budgets for the year ahead and are satisfied that there are adequale funds in place to ensure that Milltown Parish can continue its activities and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 can be signed off as a going concem. Page 5
Portadownlmilltownlst AndrewslArnia hlchurch of Ireland Trustees Annual Report continued structure. Govemance and Management Governing Document and Constitution of the Charity Chapter111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland governs Parishes and Parochial Organisations. 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 members may be re-elected annually and there is no limit on the number of tems which may be served. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE Select Vestry The select vestry is responsible for the day to day management of the Parish. The select vestry consists of the member of the clergy seNing in the parish, the churchwardens, the glebe wardens and generally not more than e1ve other members of the general vestry elected at an annual General Vestry meeting. The select vestry is chaired by the incumbent or other member of the clergy officiating in the Parish. Select vestry members are responsible for making decisions on matters of general concem 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 churchwardens. The average attendance was 14. Pay and remunerdtion The incumbent of the Parish is paid a stipend, locomotory allowance and office expenses in accordance with figures approved by the General Synod of the Church of Ireland. Compliance with Public Benefrt The Parish has given carEful consideration to the Chartty Commission for Northem 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 acttvities, as well as providing public benefit. Page 6
Portadownlmilltownlst AndrewslArma hlchurch of Ireland statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the statement of receipts and payments and statement of assets and liabilities in accordance wilh applicable law and regulations. The law applicable to charities in Northem Ireland with Income 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 CordS 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 irregularities. Signed on Behalf of the Trustees Mrs Kathleen Douglas, Treasurer Mrs Sandra Quin, Secretary Dated 05 August 2024 Page 7
Portadovmlmilltownlst AndrewslAnna hlChur¢h of Ireland Independent examinetrs report to the charity trustees of Milltown Parish Church I report on the accounts of Milltown Parish Church for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 9 to 12. Respective responsibilities of charty trustees and examiner As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparab'on ofthe accounts in accordance with the Chartties Act (Northem Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibilty to.- I l examine the accounts under section 65 of the Chartties Act I I follow the procedures laid down in the general Direcb'ons given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act ,a 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 Chanties Act and my examination was carried out in accordance wth the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under seckn'on 65<9)(b) of the Charities Act. My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the chaiity and a comparison ofthe accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanab'ons from you as charity trustees conceming anysuch matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe.. 1. That accounb'ng records were not kept in accordance wrth section 63 ofthe Chatities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records 3. Thal the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirem8nts of the Charities Act 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's statsment I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection wth followrng the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attenb'on. E Gerald Lunn FAIA A The Association of Intemational Accounlants 2 Charnwood Grange Portadown Co Armagh BT63 STU Date.. 05 August 2024 Page 8
Portadownlmilltownlst AndrewslAmiaghlChurch of Ireland Receipts and Payments Accounts for Ihe year ended 31 December 2W23 Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Total Total Note 2023 2023 2023 2023 2022 Receipts Donations and plate collection 127699 127699 96478 Proceeds Irem fund raising events Le9a¢ies Bank and deposit interest Donations for use of parfsh centre Sae tsf assets 895 11742 11742 248 13 261 477 477 399 500 Grants 2550 2550 Grave fees 2650 2075 Receipts from parish organisalions Sptr¢lal collections other re¢eipts In$uran¢e claim 7031 7031 13707 2761 2761 470 23133 23133 164988 Total receipts 182395 13 182408 292389 Payments Di¢cesan a88e88ment 6118 86118 97853 59922 Church running costs Glebe Costs 97853 18024 22253 22253 12811 Parish Centre ¢081$ Adminislralion costs ChaTrtable donation$ Payments for parish organi8atlOn8 Insurance claim 5424 5424 12175 22582 20929 12175 6161 22582 15107 154778 Total payments 226405 226405 287732 Ex¢e88 of Payments over Re¢eipt8 for the year before transfers 1440101 13 1439971 4657 Tran$lef$ Exeess of Payments over Receipts lor the year 44010 13 4399 4657 On behalf of the Trustees Trw$urer- Kathleen Douglas Secretary - Sandra Quin Date 05 August2024 Page 9
Portadownlmilltownlst AndrewslAmiaghlChurch of Ireland Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Total 2023 Total 2023 2023 2023 2022 Cash Funds Current accourrts 43961 15198 99390 Deposit accounts Cash in hand 29655 29655 37240 81 Total Cash Funds 73676 15198 92714 136711 Investment Assets Investments in RCB Trust 366 366 Total Investment Assels Assets retained for the Parish's own use Glebe House 250000 250000 250000 Total Assets retained foi the Parish's own use 250000 250000 250000 On behalf of the Trustees Treasurer- Kathleen Douglas Secretary - Sandra Quin Date 05 August 2024 Page 10
Portadownlmilltownlst AndrewslArniaghlChurch of Ireland Notes to the financial statement for the year ended 31 December 2023 (continued) 2. Reconciliation of Cash Funds Total Cash Funds at beginning ofthe year Receipts for the year Payments for the year Total Cash Funds at end 01 the year 136711 182408 92714 3. Movement in Funds At 01 Jan Incoming Resourses Outgoing Resourses At31 Dec At 31 Dec 2022 Transfers 2023 2022 End¢)wment funds Various bequest$ 15184 13 15197 15184 15184 13 15184 15184 Reslricled funds Dominican Republic ol Congo 10991 2135 3840 10991 10991 2135 3840 10991 Unrestricted funds Designated Fabric Fund Designated Kitchen Fund Parish Organi$alion8 Funds General Fund 37240 S7891 1320 184863> 11320) 1330n 10268 37240 12580 4161 13434 12580 80716 112772 49988 Q718 110536 176144 2129 73690 110536 Total funds 136711 17&¥2 1222276 92714 136711 Purpo$e$ of Endowment Fund$ Over the years various bequests have boen mada to the Parish with funds lo be used as slated by the dorsor in the bequest. Purposes of Restricted Funds D¢minican Republic ol Congo.. in 2013 the Parish set up a fund to provide assistance for the building of an orphanage in the Dominican Republic of Congo. Purposes of Designated Funds Fabric Fund.. this is a fur¢d lo be used forthe repair and mantenance of the parish property. Ichen Fund: this is a nd for receipts and payments in connection with funeral teas held In parish halls. The balance in the bank account was Iransfered to the Building Fund in the year. 4. Collèction$ for third parties During the year the Parish organised collections amounts'ng to £22,582 for various ¢haritable ¢ause8. This amount is included in Receipts for tt)e year under Special Collections and in Payments for the year under Charitable Donations.
Portadownlmilltownlst AndrewsJAmiaghlChurch of Ireland Notes to the financial statement for the year ended 31 December 2023 (continued) 5. Transactions the Trustees No trustee or a person related to a trustee had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity during the year. 6. Governance Costs Governance costs of £295 were incurred during the year ofwhieh £295 relates to fees paid lo the independent examiner. Governance costs are included within Administratson ¢osts in the Re¢eipts and Payments A¢¢ounts. Page 12