Portadownlmilltownlst AndrewslArmaghlChurch of Ireland Milltown Parish Church Trustees, Annual report and Statement of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities for the year ended 31 December 2024 Charity Number: NIC104299 Annual report and financial statements for the year ending 31st December 2024 Page 1 of 12
Portadownlmilltownlst AndrewslAmiaghlChurch of Ireland Annual report and financial statements forthe year ended 31 December 2024 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 liabililies 10 Notes to the financial statements 11-12 Page2 of12
Portadownlmilltownlst AndrewslAnna hlchurch of Ireland References amd administrative details Charity Name: Milltown Parish Church Charity Registration Number.. NIC104299 Contact Address: 142 Derrylee Road Dungannon BT716NU Trustees Stewart 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, Mrs Amanda Strain, Mrs Shirley Swain, Victor Swain, Rev Geoffrey Walmsley Principal Office-bearers Clergy: Church Treasurer Church Secretary: Church Warden: Clergy.. Church Warden: People: Rev GeOffY Walmsley Kathleen Douglas (Mrs) Sandra Quin (Mrs) Amanda Strain (Mrs) Eric Douglas Independent Examiner E Gerald Lunn FAIA 2 Chamwood Grange Portadown BT63 STU Bankers Bank of Ireland 13 Market Street Lurgan Northem Ireland BT66 6AR Page 3 of 12
Portadownlmilltownlst AndrewslArnia hlchurch of Ireland Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31° December 2024 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 2024 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 the 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, Perforniance and Public Benefit Following is a summary of the main activities undertaken by the parish to carry out its charitable purposes for the benefrt 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 years to complete. Church Services during that time took place in the Parish Hall on Sunday momings. Sunday School also took place in the Parish Hall as did Funerals and Baptisms. th The Church reopened on 8 May 2023 and Church services retumed to nonmal on Sunday momings and evenings. Holy Communion takes place twice monthly. Sunday School also retumed to Church before the moming servi. Children are encouraged to attend the Church seNices with their parents. A children's talk takes pla every Sunday moming during the servi. The youth also take part in services during the year on Youth Sunday, Junior Carol Service and Harvest serViS. Organisations have special services and enrolment services during the year. All moming seNices and special seNices are uploaded online, and The Rector has Bible Study weekly online. For elderly and those who do not have intemet access a CD ministry is provided. Page4 of12
Portadownlmilltownlst AndrewslArma hlchurch of Iland Trustees, Annual Report continued At Chrtstmas time 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 donale 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, Milltots, and Elevate Youth Club. Holiday Bible Club takes place On a year for a week during the summer. Bible Study takes place weekly and Pastoral Care is very important. This yearwe have started a Men's Group which meets monthly. MISSION OUTREACH AT HOME AND ABROAD Milltown Parish is committed to resching 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 wants us to live our lives. We work closely with other agencies in supporting numerous Missionary works financially and through Prayer and in person when pennitted. 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 Aviation 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 2024 is set out on this report. The trustees, policy is to hold cash reserves in bank current accounts, and bank deposit accounts. The trustees have reviewed the budgets for the year ahead and are satisfied that there are adequate funds in place to ensure that Milltown Parish can continue its activities and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December2024 can be signed off as a going concem. Page5 of12
Portadownlmilltownlst AndrewslArma hlchurch of Ireland Trustees. Annual Report continued structure, Govemance and Management Goveming Document and Constitution of the Charity Chapter111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland govems 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 the 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 tenms 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, Ihe glebe wardens and generally not rn0 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 aveTrge attendance was 13 Pay and remunerdtion The incumbent of Ihe Parish is paid a stipend. locomotory allowance and office expenses in accordan with figures approved by the General Synod of the Church of Ireland. Compliance with Public Benefit The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity 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 activities, as well as providing public benefit. Page6 of12
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 with 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 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 irregularities. Signed on Behalf of the Trustees Mrs Kathleen Douglas, Treasurer Date 21 09 2f Mrs Sandra Quin, Secretary Date IL loif Page 7 of 12
Portadownlmilltownlst AndrewslArmaghlChurch of Iland Page 8 Independent examinerfs report to the charity trustees of Milltown Parish Church I report on the accounts of Milltown Parish Church for the year ended 31 Dember 2024, which are set out on pages 9 to 12. Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to: 11 examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act I I follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9}(b) of the Charits'es Act I I 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 wrth the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charitYand 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: 1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 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 Northem Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. E Geral Lunn FAIA Arr The Association of Intemational Accountants 2 Chamwood Grange Portadown Co Armagh BT63 STU Date: 22 September 2025 Page 8 of 12
Portadownlmilltownlst AndrewslArmaghlChurch of Ireland Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Funds 2024 Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Note 2024 2024 Receipls Donations and plat¢ collection 1C6385 710 127699 3644 Proceeds from fvnd raising events Legacies Bank and deposit interest Donations f¢r use of parish centre Cheque nct Cashed Grant8 710 2545 2545 550 11742 47 503 261 477 4935 3000 4935 2550 Grave lees 2650 2650 Re¢eipls from parfsh organisats'ons Special eolleclions Other receipts Insuran¢e clalm 15042 1096 15042 7031 1096 2761 23133 Total receipts 136900 503 137403 182408 Payments DSocesan assessment 86K24 86ff24 66118 Church running costs Globe cgstts Parish Centre ¢oEts 22181 22181 97853 16957 16957 22253 5424 2934 Administration costs Charrtable donations 12039 12¢n9 15042 12175 15042 22582 Payments for parish organi¥ations Total payments 155777 155777 226405 Excess of Payment$ over Receip18 for the year before Iran8ler8 (18877) 503 1183741 43997 Transfers Ex¢e88 of Paymerrts over Receipts for thè year (1887 503 (18374 43997 On behalf of the Trustees Treasurer- Kathleen Douglas Secretary- Sandra Quin f,KL 9_/ Date 22 September 2025 Page9 of12
Portadownlmilltownlst AndrewslAnnaghlChurch of Ireland Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2024 Unrestrled Restricted Endowment Funds Funds 2024 Fund5 Total 2024 Total 2024 2024 2023 Cash Funds Current 3QU$ 291 3840 33801 62999 Deposit a¢courts Cash in hand 24724 15701 40425 Total Cash Funds 54784 3840 15701 74325 92714 Investment Assets Investments in RCB Trust 366 Totsl Investment Assets Assets retained for the Parish's own use Glebe Htsu8e Totsl Asset¥ retained 25QJ 250000 25¢X)OJ for the Parish's own use 25CO 25W 25CQ On behalf of the Trustees 10 Treasurer- Kathleen Douglas Secretary - Sandra Quin Date 22 September 2025 Page10of 12
Portadownlmilltownlst AndrewslAnnaghlChurch of Ireland Notes to the financial statement for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued) 2. Reconciliation of Cash Funds Tctal Ca8h Funds at beginning of the year Reeeipls for the year Payments for the year Total Cash Funds at end of the year 3. Movement in Funds 92714 138544 (1569331 74325 At 01 Jan Incoming Resourses Outgoing Resourses Al 31 Dec At 31 Dec 2023 TranJfers 2024 2023 Endowment funds Various bequest$ 15197 477 15674 15197 15197 477 15674 15197 Restricted funds Domini¢an Republic of Congo 3840 3840 3840 3840 Unrestricted funds Designated Fabri¢ Fund Designated Kitchen Fund Parish Organisatlons Funds General Fund 10268 25314 {103401 1293) 18572) 137728 25242 1407 10015 10268 17 5153 13441 105887 18147 13P£)54 156933 54811 73690 TLrtal fund$ 92727 138531 133 74Y25 92727 Purposes of Endowment Funds Over the years various bequ¢sls have been made to the Pafish with funds lo be used a8 $tat•d by the donor in the bequest. Purposes of Re$tri¢ted Funds Dcmlnican Republic of Congo: in 2013 the Parish set up a fund lo provide assistance for the building ol an orphanage in the Domini¢an Republic of Congo. Purposes of Designated Funds Fabric Fund.. th is a fLd to be LBed for the repair ar maintenance of the parish property. Kitchen Fund.. this is a fund for receipts and payments in connection ¥Mlh funeral teas held ift parish halls. The balance is held in the current bank account. 4. Collections for thiid parties During the year the Parish organised collections amounting to £15.042 for various charitable causes. This amount 1$ included in Receipts for the year under Sp¢¢ial Collections and in Payments for the year under Charttable Donations. S. Transactions with the Trustees Notru5tee or a person related lo a trustee had any personal interest in any contra¢t or tran8a¢lion entered into by the charity during the year. Page11 of 12
- Governance Costs Govemance costs of £295 were inoLwred during the year ofwhich £295 relates lo fees paid to the independent examiner. Governance costs are included within Administration Costs in the Receipts and Payments Accounts. 12 Page12 of 12