Parish of Woodschapel. St John's & Gracefield Trustees, Annual Report and Statement of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities For the year ended 31 December 2024 Charltles Number: NIC104346
Parish of Woodschapel, St John's & Gracefield Annual pOrt and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Contents Pages References and administrative details of the Charity Trustees, report Independent Examiner's Report to the Twstees Receipts and payments account Statement of assets and liabilities Notes to the financial ststements 9-17
Parish of Woodschapel, St John's & Gracefield References and administrative details Charity Name.. Parish of Woodschapel, St John's & Gracefield Charty Registration Number.. NIC104346 Contact Add5$.. 140 Ballyronan Road Magherafelt Co Londonderry BT45 6HU Northern Ireland Trustees Mr Andrew Bates Mr Trevor Bates Mr William Brown Ms Maggie Bryson Mrs Karen Campbell Mrs Anne Clarke Mr George Clarke Miss Dorothy Clarke Mr Alan Derby Mrs Lynda Galway Mr Richard Gregg Mrs Heather Hawthorne Mrs Izette Hunter Mrs Phyllis Hurl Revd Ruth Murray (deceased 3013124) Mrs Rae Patterson Mr Roy Patterson (Peoples, Glebe Warden) Mr Richard Sheppard Mr William Watterson (Rector's Glebe Warden) Prfnclpal Office-bearers Clergy.. Reverend Ruth Murray (deceased 3013124) Reverend Dr lain Jamieson Ms Maggie Bryson Mr Roy Patterson Mrs Heather Hawthorne Mr Richard Gregg Honorary TreasUr.. Honorary Secretary: Rector's Churchwarden.. Peoples, Churchwarden.. Independent Auditor David Lyttle + Co Ltd 15 Meeting Street Magherafelt Co Londonderry BT45 6BN Principal Bankers Danske Bank Donegall Square West Belfast BT16JS
Parish of Woodschapel. St John's & Gracefield 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 the Church for the year ended 31 December 2024. Objectives and Activities The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion. The principal function of the Parish of Woodschapel is to support the advancement of the Christian religion by promoting, through their work the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelical. social and ecurnenical. 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 benefrts of Christianity. As a result of activity in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion, the Parish of Woodschapel has custody of property and of records, materials and artefacts of significance to the cultural and religious heritage and maintenance of which 18 undertaken by the Select Vestry of the Parish of Woodschapel. Achlevements, Performance & Publlc Benoflt Weekly services and community activities were provided throughout the year Both churches and the hall were utilised. We remain committed to Health and Safety regulations and our Safeguarding responsibilities. We continue to support some charitable organisations financially. Practically we provide others with donations of food clothing and basic needs. The Parish continues to give careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the actlvlties entered into during the year have helped to achieve the Parish, objectives and activities, as well as providing public benefit. Flnanclal Revlew The results for the year are set out on page 7, which the Trustees consider to be satisfactory. The reserves of the Parish are held for the advancement of its charitable purpose, other than restricted reserves which are held for a designated purpose- see note 14. Going Concern The Trustees have revievrfed 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 31 December 2024 can be signed off as a going concern.
Parish of Woodschapel, St John's & Gracefield Trustses, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued) structure, Governance and Management Goveming DoCunnt and Constitutlon ol the Charity Chapter111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland governs Parishes and Parochial Organisation. The Select Vestry members are the Charity Trustees. Recruitment and Appolntment of Select Vestry (Trustees) All members ofthe Church of Ireland who are over the age of 18 who are annual subscribers of a sum not less than £50.00 per annum and are either resident within the parish or live elsewhere but have been accustomed members of the congregation 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 member8 may be re-elected annually and there is no limit on the number of terms which may be seNed. Organlsational Structure The Select Vestry tskes responsibility for the managing of certain activities and decision making within the parish. The Select Vestry consists of the member of the clergy serving in the parish, any curate assistant ("the curate.), the churchwardens, the glebe wardens and generally not more than e1ve other members ofthe General Vestry elected at the General Vestry Meeting. The Select Vestry is chaired by the incumbent or other member of the clergy officiating in the parish. Sadly our Rector the Reverend Ruth Murray died in service on 30th March 2024. The Rural Dean, the Reverend Dr lain Jamieson therefore attended and Chaired Select Vestry meetings after this. The Select Vestry is responsible for making decisions on matters of general concern 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 orthe churchwardens. In 2024 the Select Vestry met 6 times during the year with an average attendance of 86%. Compliance wlth Publlc Beneflt The Parish has considered the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities entered into during the year have helped to achieve the Parish's objectives and activities, as well as providing public benefit. Statement of Trust•es' Re8ponslbilitie8 The Trustees are responsiblefor 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 CeIptS and payments and a statement of assets and liabilities for each financial year.
Parish of Woodschapel, St John's & Gracefield Tru5tees' Annual Report for the year end8d 31 December 2024 (continued) Statem8nt of Trustees, Responsibillties (contlnued) 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 H HavJthorde Mr Roy Patterson Tru8ts8 Mrs Heather Hawthomo Trustee
Parish of Woodschapel, St John's & Gracefield Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Parish of Woodschapel I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 2 to 17. Respective responsibilities of ¢harlty trust888 and 8xaminor As the charity's Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibilty to.. examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act • State whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent examinerf8 report I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 ofthe Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9){b} of the Charities Act. My examination included a review ofthe accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison ofthe accounts presented with Ihose 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 slate whether any material matters have come to my attentlon glving 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 accounling 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. Ind•p•nd•nt examlnor's statemant 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 Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Stephen McGeagh BA Hons FCA CTA for and on behalf of David Lyttle + Co Ltd Chartered Accountants statutory Auditors 16 Meetlng Street Magherafelt Co Londonderry BT45 6BN
Parish of Woodschapel, St John's & Gracefield Receipts and Paymants Account for the year ended 31 December 2024 Unrestricted Funds 2024 Note Restrl¢ted Totsl Total 2024 2024 2023 Recei Sustentation Plate collection Special Collections Donations for use of Hall Building and Maintenance Fund IncreaselDecrease in Valuation of Investments Bank & Deposit interest Investment income Other receipts Receipts regarding Parish Organisations Totsl Recel ts 48,110.15 234.52 48,110.15 50,377.64 234.52 380.20 5,298.72 7,045.12 400.00 675.00 19,712.30 14,415.00 1,043.26 713.22 177.93 229.38 1,835.94 1,717.63 15,940.33 18,781.56 589.35 491.00 93,342.50 94,825.75 5,298.72 400.00 19,712.30 1,043.26 169.83 1,835.94 13,008.58 8.10 2,931.75 589.35 64,802.28 28,540.22 Diocesan Assessment St John's Running Costs Gra¢efield Running Costs Hall Costs Sunday School & Youth Work expenses Rectory Costs Administration Costs Charitable Donations Payments regarding Parish Organisations Total Pa men 37,508.65 1,197.55 3,365.58 407.52 20,286.47 850.50 3,001.78 1,564.82 866.40 18,736.46 2,670.00 37,508.65 49,092.45 4,563.13 12,428.91 20,693.99 2,416.92 3,852.28 2,185.14 1,564.82 1,093.90 3,441.40 12,131.46 22,090.20 21,308.20 7,856.52 9,690.12 826.25 355.83 102,397.24 110 702.93 10 2,575.00 3,353.74 5,186.52 826.25 63,801.90 38,596.34 12 13 Excess of Receipts over Payments for the year before transfers 1 ,000.38 {10,055.121 {9,054.741 (1 S,877.18) Capltsl payments Capltsl Grants recelved Transfers Excess of Recelpts over Payments for the year 1,000.38 110,055.12 19,054.74) (15,877.18)
Parish of Woodschapel, St John's & Gracefield Ststement of Assèts & Liabilities as at 31 December 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2024 2024 Total Total 2024 2023 Funds Reconciliation Bank and Cash at start of year Net movement in funds 48,885.56 47,587.71 96,473.27 (42.88) (10,055.12) {10,098.00) 113,063.67 {16,590.40) Bank and Cash at end of year 14 48,842.68 37,532.59 86,375.27 96,473.27 Cash Funds Current Accounts Deposit Accounts Cash Total Cash Funds 48,842.68 36,979.00 494.17 59.42 48,842.68 37,532.59 85,821.68 494.17 59.42 86,375.27 95,881.08 486.07 106.12 96,473.27 Investment Assots Equity Investments Investments in RCB I CIT Unit Trusts Other investments Totsl Investment Assets 14,594.44 36,891.01 14,594.44 36,891.01 14,223.63 36,218.56 15 51,485.45 51,485.45 60,442.19 Assets retalnod for the Parlsh's own use St John's Church Gracefield Church Woods Parish Hall Rectory Glebe land Total Assets retalnod for the Parfsh's own u$8 105,838.34 175,232.38 252,809.94 340,000.00 117,000.00 990,880.66 105,838.34 175,232.38 252,809.94 340,000.00 117,000.00 990.880.66 105,838.34 175,232.38 252,809.94 340,000.00 117,000.00 990.880.66 16 Slgned on Bohalf of the Tru8t8es k4 Ha bkorrLQ Mr Roy Patterson Trustee Mrs Heather Hawthome Trustee Date It141LI
Parish of Woodschapel, St John's & Gracefield Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 1. Accounting policies Set out below are the principal accounting policies which have been adopted in the compilation of the Receipts and Payments Account and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (a) Receipts and Payments Account All items of income and expenditure included within the Receipts and Payments Account have been accounted for on a cash receipts basis. (b} Statsment of Assets and Liabilities The Select Vestry has reviewed the basis on which it has prepared its accounts and in order that these are prepared on a strict receipts and payments basis it has eliminated from its fund balances any fvnds which are not held in bank or cash balances. Any other funds, which the congregation holds, in particular investments, are disclosed on the Ststement of Assets & Liabilities. (l) Assets retalned for the Parlsh's own use The assets of the Parish, retained for its own use comprise'.- Church Buildings and Graveyards Parish Hall Rectory Glebe land The Church 8uildin9s and Graveyards are deemed to be Heritage assets as defined by the Charitie8 SORP (FRS1021. These Heritage assets are not included in the statement of assets and liabilities as information on the cost or valuation is not available and such information cannot be obtained at a cost commensurate wilh the benefit to the users of the accounts and to the parish. The Parish Hall, Rectory and Glebe land has been recognised on values which the Select Vestry deem to represent the estimated fair value of the property at 1 January 2017. No depreciation has been provided on this building as the current estimated residual value is not less than its carrying value and the remaining useful life currently exceeds 50 years. Subsequent capital expenditure on these assets are recorded at cost. 11) Investments Fixed asset investments comprising investment properties, investments in equities (ordinary shares) and investment in RCBICIT Unit Trusts are initially recorded at cost and are then subsequently staled at fair value at each year end date. Investments in unquoted investments are recorded at cost and are assessed annually for impairment.
Parish of Woodschapel, St John's & Gracefield Notes to the flnanclal statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued) 2. Special collections Unrestricted Restricted 2024 2024 Totsl 2024 Total 2023 Donor Bishops, Appeal Bishops, Appeal (Hospice) Christian Aid CMSI LEMOS Leprosy Mission Mission to Seafarers MU Anniversary Service Imperial Grand Black Chapter of the British Commonwealth The Grand Royal Arch Purple Chapter of Ireland Benevolent Fund Royal British Legion Poppy Day Appeal Zacchaeus Outreach Project TOTAL 20.00 585.00 998.21 423.70 617.20 768.06 112.20 20.00 585.00 998.21 423.70 617.20 768.06 112.20 2,232.45 381.50 573.85 730.60 598.70 668.55 668.55 2,184.92 377.00 728.80 5 298.72 377.00 728.80 5 298.72 343.30 7 045.12 3. Donatlon8 for Hall Unrestrlcted Restrlcted 2024 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Donorllncome Badminton Club Bowling Club DAERA Mothers, Union Rainbows & Brownies TOTAL 50.00 150.00 50.00 150.00 50.00 150.00 75.00 300.00 100.00 675.00 200.00 400.00 200.00 400.00 4. Bulldlng and malntenance fund Donor Unrostrlctod Restrlctsd 2024 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Monthly Envelopes Coffee Morning Donation - anon In lieu of flowers - the late Reverend Ruth in lieu of flowers- the late Mr H Wilson Table Quiz TOTAL 14,613.05 2,405.14 50.00 1,500.00 80.00 1,064.11 19 712.30 14,613.05 14,415.00 2,405.14 50.00 1,500.00 80.00 1,084.11 19 712.30 14415.00 10
Parish of Woodschapel. St John's & Gracefield Notes to the financial Statements for th8 year ended 31 December 2024 (contlnued) 5. Other receipts Unrestricted Restrlcted 2024 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Donor Conacre Donations - gravel for graves Donation funeral tea Donation from JOY Group Donations Summer BBQ Energy support payments {3 X 600) Gift Aid ' Gift aid repayment interest Grave fees Grazing Garden re Gracefield NIE wayleave Sale of firewood Sale of print Gracefield Various cheque8 for expenses uncashed TOTAL 1,960.00 196.00 1,960.00 259.00 1,960.00 63.00 50.00 113.50 210.00 113.50 210.00 1,800.00 11,929.29 11,794.22 255.58 162.22 1,000.00 2,600.00 10.00 67.96 9,060.54 255.58 1,000.00 10.00 67.96 2,868.75 65.12 200.00 30.00 105.00 13 008.58 30.00 105.00 150.00 16 940.33 18 781.56 2 931.75 Gift Aid receipts related to amounts received in respect of donations for 2023. The amount of £11,654.55 will be claimed for 2024 donations. 6. R•celpt8 rngardlng Parlsh Organl8atlon8 Unrnstrlctod Restrfcted 2024 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Babes in the Woods Badminton Club Woods Bowling Club TOTAL 94.50 174.85 320.00 589.35 94.50 174.85 320.00 589.35 96.00 135.00 260.00 491.00
Parish of Woodschapel, St John's & Gracefield Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued) 7. St John's runnlng costs Unrestricted Restricted 2024 2024 Total 2024 Totsl 2023 CCLI Electricity Graveyard tree cut down Guest preachers Heating oil Organ tuning & maintenance Piano tuning Repairs Repairs - graveyard Sundry expenses Water rates TOTAL 612.36 612.36 939.50 285.92 925.62 1,500.00 420.00 4,277.42 260.00 75.00 4,400.00 939.50 1,685.67 1,685.67 260.00 75.00 174.68 565.73 33.90 12.95 216.29 272.00 4 $63.13 12,428.91 260.00 75.00 174.68 565.73 33.90 216.29 1197.55 3 365.58 8. Gracefield runnlng costs Unrestrlcted Restricted 2024 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Architect's fees Bible table CCLI Electricity Heating oil Painting Church Preventative Fire Equipment Sundry Water rates TOTAL 720.00 720.00 500.00 162.83 586.79 1,077.10 337.02 337.02 306.61 1,225.86 17,800.00 234.00 306.61 1,225.86 17,800.00 234.00 23.24 66.96 2 416.92 70.50 407.52 70.50 20 693.99 20 286.47 9. Parlsh hall runnlng costs Unrestricted Restrlcted 2024 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Electricity Heating oil Internet costs Repairs Water rates TOTAL 916.64 1,222.41 916.64 1,222.41 492.39 862.73 358.11 3 852.28 674.04 1,095.71 138.15 492.39 862.73 358.11 850.50 277.24 2 185.14 3,001.78 10. ReGtory costs Unrestricted Restrlcted 2024 2024 Totsl 2024 Totsl 2023 Heating oil Rales Repairs TOTAL 2,575.00 2,575.00 866.40 1,835.00 826.46 9,470.00 3 441.40 12,131.46 866.40 866.40 2,575.00 12
Parish of Woodschapel. St John's & Gracefield Notes to the financial statements for tho year ended 31 December 20241¢ontinued} 11. Admlnlstratlon costs Unrestrlcted R8Stricted 2024 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Accountancy Annual reports Bank fees Caretaker Communion wine Entertainment licence Fire consultants Fire Safety ChecklAlarm tests Funeral flowers- the late Reverend Ruth Gift to Rector Guest preachers Gift to parish reader Hope MagazineslBookletslLiterature Insurance Laptop repairs Laptop Lawn mowing costs Lawn mower repairs & fuel Lottery fund expenditure Mothering Sunday expenses MU Anniversary Service expenses Omega sofvarelupdatesltraining Organistslsingers Out & About membership Photocopier costs Remembrance Day cards Senior citizens dinner Stationery and postage Sundry Vouchers (Gracefield harvest) Water rates - Brown's field Website SSL Certificate Weekly envelopes Zoom annual fee TOTAL 1,800.00 285.00 227.43 900.00 1,800.00 285.00 260.45 900.00 1,752.00 230.00 301.27 900.00 125.00 33.02 50.00 50.00 150.00 650.04 168.48 150.00 650.04 250.00 344.88 168.48 540.31 160.00 350.00 89.20 5,744.42 99.00 425.00 700.00 655.05 160.00 350.00 89.20 5,744.42 99.00 425.00 700.00 655.05 2,520.68 42.00 524.70 5,488.15 700.00 912.15 2,257.43 2,520.68 42.00 235.00 358.00 2,225.00 375.00 3,025.00 30.00 2,493.15 9.98 375.00 3,025.00 30.00 2,493.15 9.98 2,259.34 120.12 789.78 127.54 40.00 97.82 209.25 209.25 118.00 102.95 30.75 646.80 118.00 102.95 30.75 646.80 585.83 143.88 22,090.20 21308.20 18 736.46 3 353.74 13
Parish of Woodschapel, St John's & Gracefield Notes to the flnancial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued) 12. Charitable donations Unrestricted Restricted 2024 2024 Total 2024 Totsl 2023 Action for Hearing Loss Air Ambulance Armagh DI0San Board of Ministy Armagh Diocesan Youth Grant Bishops, Appeal Bishops, Appeal (Hospice) Cancer Focus Christian Aid Church Army Church of Ireland Board of Education Church of Ireland Board of Social Action Church of Ireland Ministry Among Jewish People Church of Ireland Wdows and Orphans CMSI Crosslinks Food bank Gideons International Imperial Grand Black Chapter of the British Commonwealth LEMOS Leprosy Mission Mission to Seafarers Mothers, Union (collection Anniversary service) Open Ooors The Grand Royal Arch Purple Chapter of Ireland Benevolent Fund Royal Brrtish Legion Poppy Day Appeal Royal National Institute for Blind USPG Za¢chaeus Outreach Project TOTAL 50.00 100.00 150.00 150.00 600.00 50.00 100.00 150.00 150.00 600.00 585.00 100.00 1,018.21 200.00 35.00 150.00 85.00 2,832.45 381.50 585.00 100.00 1,018.21 200.00 165.00 85.00 85.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 500.00 165.00 100.00 100.00 500.00 165.00 423.70 923.70 165.00 100.00 100.00 668.55 617.20 768.06 668.55 617.20 768.06 85.00 573.65 85.00 815.60 598.70 165.00 165.00 165.00 2,184.92 343.30 35.00 220.00 377.00 377.00 50.00 220.00 728.80 7 856.52 50.00 220.00 728.80 5 186.52 2 670.00 9 690.12 13. Payments regarding Parish Oryanisations Unrestricted Restricted 2024 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Badminton Club Bowling Club Youth Club TOTAL 67.50 339.47 419.28 826.25 67.50 339.47 419.28 826.25 50.00 291.58 14.25 355.83 14
Parish of Woodschapel. St John's & Gracefield Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued) 14. Movement in Funds At1Jan Incoming Outgoing Transfers At 31 Dec 2024 R8sourc8s Re8ourc&s 2024 Restrlcted funds 8abes in the Woods Badminton Club Lottery Fund RCB Youth Grant Bowling Club Building and Maintenance Fund Mcclure Memorial Fund Youth Fund Special Collections 96.00 1,572.11 2,738.16 575.50 426.19 320.00 40,347.86 22,644.05 486.07 8.10 1,345.82 94.50 174.85 190.50 1,679.46 184.46 67.50 2,553.70 (575.50) 339.47 30,028.87 406.72 32,963.04 494.17 1,502.04 112.20 37,532.59 419.28 5,298.72 5,186.52 28,540.22 38,595.34 575.50 47,587.71 Unrestrlctsd funds General Fund 48,885.56 63,759.02 63,801.90 48,842.68 48,885.56 63,759.02 63,801.90 48,842.68 Total funds 96,473.27 92,299.24 102,397.24 86,375.27 Pur oses of Restricted Funds Building and maintenan Fund: This is a fund to assist with the cost of maintaining and repair ofthe Parish Buildings. Bowling Club.. This is a fund for the use of the Bowling Club. Badminton Club.. This is a fund for the use ofthe Badminton Club. Youth Fund.. This is a fund for projects involving young people. Mcclure Memorial Fund.. This fund is for purchasing musical related items for the church Lottery Fund - to be used for a variety of recreational activities. RCB Priorities Fund- To be used for Youth Work within the Parish. Babes in the Woods - for the use of Toddler group 15
Parish of Woodschapel. St John's & Gracefield Notes to the financlal statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued) 15. Invostrnent A88¢ts M & G R•prgsentstive Invgstsnents Church Body Total Opening value at 1 Jan 2024 14,223.63 36,218.56 SO,442.19 Changes in valuation Ad¢Jitions Disposals 370.81 672.45 1,043.26 C108ing value at 31 D•c 2024 14,594.44 36.891.01 61 N85.45 18. A88ets rotalngd for tho Parlsh'8 own use Gl•b& land Gra¢•fi•ld Church St John's Wood8 Church Parish Hall Roctory Total Oponing cost at 1 Jan 2024 117,000.00 175,232.38 106,838.34 252,809.94 340,000.1)0 990,880.66 Addlllons Closing co•t at 31 Dec 2024 117,000.00 175,232.38 105,838.34 262,809.94 340,000.00 990,880.66 16
Parish of Woodschapel, St John's & Gracefield Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued) 17. Transactions with the Truste8s The parish paid expenses of £3,441.40 relating to the running costs of the glebe house which was o¢cupied by the late rector's family. No trustee received any remuneration during the year, other than Roy Patterson who was paid £700 as an honorarium for grass cutting and his wife Doris Patterson £900 as an honorarium for her role as the Parish caretaker. No other 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. 18. Governanc8 Costs Governance costs of £500 were incurred during the year of which £500 relates to fees paid to the independent examiner. Governance costs are included within Administration costs in the Receipts and Payments Accounts. 17