Tullanisken Parish Church Newmills.
Diocese of Armagh
TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT
for
Year 2023
Charity Name: Tullanisken / Holy Trinity / Amiagh / Church of Ireland
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Charity Registration Number. NICI 04328
Contact Address: Ms Arlene McFarland. 25 Gallion Drive, Moneymore, Magherafelt.
BT45 7WJ
Trustees:
Harry Martin
Charles Gamble
Arlene McFarland
Jim Richardson
Maurice Hassan
Carol Watters
Joyce Rea
Trevor Greaves
Timothy Hassan
Arnold Little
Geoffrey Rainey
Stephen Wilkinson
Hayes Robinson
Garfield Simpson
Robert Abernethy
Samuel Greaves
Principal Officers:
Clergy: Rev Charles Mccartney
Treasurer: Mr Garfield Simpson
Church Warden - Clergy: Mr Robert Abernethy
Church Warden -People: Mr Arnold Littlc
Independent Auditor. Reilly& Co: 3 Loy St, Cookstown BT80 8PZ
Bankers. Danske Bank: Market Square, Dungannon
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Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December
2023
The trustees present the a[￿Ual report and statements of Receipts and
Payments and Assets and Liabilities for the Tullanisken Parish Church for
the year ended 31 Sl December 2023.
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Objectives and Activities
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of
religion.
The principal function of Tullanisken Parish Church is to support the
advancement of the Christian religion by promoting, through the work of
Tullanisken 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
ndamental to the practical delivery of the benefits of Christianity.
As a result of activity in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian
religion, Tullanisken 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 vesty of Tullanisken
Parish Church.
Achievements, Performance & Public Benefit
In reviewing the year 2023, the Trustees can report that Church attendance
has remained steady over the past year although the attendance of younger
parents and their children remains low in comparsion to pre covid
attendance. All organisations are meeting weekly/monthly and attendance
remains good for all and in particular the senior groups.
No funds were materially in deficit at the end of the year. Our Church
continues to adhere to the Church of Ireland Safeguarding Trust Code of
Conduct and Good Practise for all those working with children and
vulnerable adults.
Going Coneern
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 activities and the financial statements for the year ended 2023 can be
signed off as a going concern.
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE and MANAGEMENT
Governing Document and Constitution of the Charity
Chapter III of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland governs Parishes
and Parochial Organisation. The Select Vestry members are the Charity
Trustees.
Recruitment and Appointment of Select Vestry
All members of the Church of Ireland who are over the age of18 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 Vesty and to stand for election
to the Select Vesty. Meetings of the General Vesty are held at least once a
year. The Select Vestry is elected as part of this General Vesty meeting.
The members of the Select Vestry will hold their positions for a period of
one year. Select Vesty members tnay be re-elected annually and there is
no limit on the number of ternis which may be served
Organisational Structure
The Select Vestry is responsiblc for the day to day management of the
Parish. The Select Vesty consists of the Clergy serving in the Parish, the
Churchwardens, the Glebe Wardens and generally not more than twelve
other members of the General Vestry elected at the General Vestry.
The Select Vesty 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 concern and importance to the
Parish including deciding how parish funds are to be applied.
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The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure thatthe activities entered into during the
year have helped achieve the Parish's objectives and activities, as well as providing
public benefit.
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the statement of
receipts Ignd payments and statement of assets and liablilites in accordance with
applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charites in Northern 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 liablities foreach financialyear.
Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 2023
The Annual report forthe year which has been duly prepared by the Trustees and
independently examined forthe year 2023 is attached.
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for keeping records that are sufficient to show and explain
the Parish's transactions and disclosewith reasonable accuracyatanytimethe assets
and liabilities ofthe Parish. Theyare also responsible forsafeguarding 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
Trustee 1
Trustee 2
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