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
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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
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Notes to the financial statements
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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 GeOff￿Y 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
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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 serVi￿S. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Mrs Sandra Quin, Secretary
Date
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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 De￿mber 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
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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
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Portadownlmilltownlst AndrewslAnnaghlChurch of Ireland
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2024
Unrestrl￿ed
Restricted
Endowment
Funds
Funds
2024
Fund5
Total
2024
Total
2024
2024
2023
Cash Funds
Current 3￿QU￿$
29￿1
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
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Treasurer- Kathleen Douglas
Secretary - Sandra Quin
Date 22 September 2025
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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
1￿33
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 fL￿d 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.
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6. 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.
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