ST. JOHN'S PARISH CHURCH
BALLINDERR Y
Trustees, Annual Report and Statement of
Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities
For the Year Ended 31st December 2024
Charities Number:_
NIC104347

ST. JOHN"S PARISH CHURCH
BALLINDERR Y
Annual Re
ort and Financial
Statements for the Year
Ended:_
31st December 2024
nten
Pages
References and administratlve details of the Charity
Trustees, Report
Independent Examlners Report to the Trustees
Receipts and Payments Account
statement of Assets and Liabilities
Notes to the Financial Statements
10-12

ST. JOHNS PARISH CHURCH
BALLINDERRY
Reference
an
Adminis
rativ
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Charit Name:
St. John's Parish Church Ballinderry
Charit Re
istration Number'.-
NIC104347
Contact Addre
The Rectory
10, Brookmount Road
Cookstown
Co. Tyrone
BT80 OBB
Trustees
Mrs Ja
ne Francis
Mr Adam Davis
Mr Richard Davis
Mr Geor
e Buick
Mr Dann
Robinson
Mr Ivan Hard
Mr Jose
h Hard
Mrs Andrea Givans
Mr Edmund Davis
Princi
al Office-Bearers
Cler
Church Treasurer'_
Church Warden
Church War
Vacant
Mr Ivan Hardy
Mr Adam Davis
Mrs Andrea Givans
Peo
le:
Inde
end nt Examiner
Seamus O'Nelll FCA
Weir & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
Moneymore Old Post Office
23 High Street
Moneymore
Magherafelt
BT45 7PA
Bankers
Danske Bank
P.0. Box 183
Donegall Square West
Belfast
BTI 6JS

Trustees, Annual Re
for the
ear ended:_
ort
31st December 2024
The Trustees present the Annual Report and Statements of Receipts and Payments and Assets and
Liabilities for St. John's Parlsh Church Ballinderry for the year 31st December 2024.
Ob"ectives and Ac
iviti
The charitable purpose of The Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion.
The principal function of St. John's Church of Ireland Parish Church Ballinderry is to support the
advancement of the Christian religion by promoting, through the work of the St. John's Parish
Church Ballinderryi the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
Being open to and engaging with society as a whole and offerlng support for those needing help are
fundamental to the practical delivery of the benefits of Christianity.
As a result of actlvity in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion, St. John's Church
of Ireland Parish Church Ballinderry 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 St. John's Church of Ireland Parish Church Ballinderry.
Achievements Performanc
& P blic Benefi
The Advancement of the Christian Religion.
The Parish Church exists primarilyi and above all else, as a place of Christian worship. Services of
public worship are held on Sundays throughout the year at 12.15pm. Holy Communion is
celebrated once a month and Morning Prayer (Holy Baptism as requested) for the other Sundays
of the month. Weekday services such as Mothers, Union Holy Communion, Ash Wednesday
Service, Harvest Service and Conflrmation with Holy Communion take place in the Parish Church.
Holy Week Services focusing on the central pillar of the Christian faith, the death and resurrection
of Jesus occur each year.
The Parish is in the terminology of the Church of Ireland, mostly 'resident' members with a small
number of 'accustomed' (persons living outside the parish boundary) members. The average
number of parishioners in 2024 for Sunday worship would be 22. This is a relatively small parish
and the range of parishioners is from 5yrs to 85yrs.
Worshlp and Pastoral Care,
The Parish Church is chosen by parishioners to mark significant events in their family life. In the
course of 2024 the following took place - Holy Baptisms, Weddings and Funeral services.
other Pastoral Care, such as vlsiting the sick at home or in hospital was carried out on a regular
basis as and when required.
The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Comrnisslon 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.
Financial Revi
Financial Reports are revlewed throughout the year and a review on completion of the Annual
Accounts.
Total Receipts (£75,022) for the year ended 31st December 2024 exceeded Total Payments
(£47,217) by £27,805 Increasing the total cash funds held to £84,537 from £56,732. (Pages 8-9).

oin
oncern
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 31st December 2024 can be signed off as a going concern.
Structure, Governance and Management
ntan
Con
ituti
nofTheCh
Governin
Do
um
rit
Chapter III of The Constltution of the Church of Ireland governs Parishes and Parochlal
Organisations. The Select Vestry members are the Charity Trustees.
ointment f Select Vestr
Trustees
Recruitment and A
All members of the Church of Ireland who are over the age of 18 and are either resident withln the
parish or live elsewhere but have been accustomed members of the congregation for at least three
months, may register 35 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 terms which may be
served.
Pa
and Remuneration
The Rector is not paid directly by the parish. A quarterly assessment Is pald to the Diocesan Office
which comprises of the following five elements:_
Sustentation (Stipends and Locomotory Allowances)
Expenses of Office Allowance
'Employers" Natlonal Insurance Contributlons
"Employers" Clergy Pension Fund Contribution
Diocesan Expenses Account
nisa
ion
I Stru
ure
The Select Vestry is responsible for the day to day management of the Parish. The Select Vestry
consists of the member of the clergy serving in the Parish, the church wardens, the glebe wardens
and generally not more than twelve other members of the general vestry at the General Vestry.
The Select Vestry is chaired by the Incumbent. Select Vestry members are responsible for making
decisions on matters of general concern and importance to the parish including how parish funds
are to be applied.
The Select Vestry meets at times fixed by the members. Special meetings may be convened at any
time by the chairperson or churchwardens. In 2024 the Select Vestry met four times during the
year and the average attendance was 95 %.
om
nce with P blic
nefi
The Parlsh has glven careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's
guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activitles entered into during the year have helped to
achieve the Parish's objectlves and activities, as well as providing public benefit.

tat
ment of Tr
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustee's Report and the statement of receipts and
payments and statement of assets and liabilities in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
st
'Res
nsibili
ies
The law applicable to charitles in Northern Ireland with income of less than £250,000 requires the
trustees to prepare a statement of receipts and payments and statement of assets and liabilities for
each financial year.
The trustees are responsible for keeplng 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 irregularitles.
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on Behalf of the Trustees
Trustee I
Trustee 2
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Inde
endent Examiners Re
ort to the Charit Trustees
of St John's Parish Church Ballinderr
I report on the accounts of St John's Parish Church Ballinderry for the year ended 31st
December 2024, which are set out on pages 8 to 12.
Respective responslbilities 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 (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility 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.
Basis of independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the 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 examinatlon included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a preparation of
the accounts from those records. It also included consideratlon 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:
l. 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 examlner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters I to 4 listed
above and, in connection with the following the Directions of the Charlty Commission for Northern
Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Signed:
Name: Seamus O'Neill FCA
Weir & Co. Chartered Accountants
23 High Street, Moneymore, BT45 7PA.
L4 O"hjC￿ IcA-
Date: 14 October 2025

John's Pari
Rec
andP
hurch Ballinderr
un
for the
ear ended 31st De
24
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Recei
Donations & plate collection
Gift Aid Refunds
Proceeds from Fund Raising Event
Rental of Lands
Receipts from Parish Organisations
Other Receipts
Legacies
Rental of Preinises
Grants
Bank & Deposit Interest
33,070
6,784
10,507
1,400
2,244
1,320
2,888
7,826
2,728
33,070 33,620
6,784
7,176
10,507
9,489
5,963
5,963
2,244
2,563
1,530
911
2,888
2,471
7,826
6,261
4,128
3,150
82
610
75,022 72,214
4,563
210
1,400
80
6,253
68,769
Payments
Diocesaii Costs/Assessment
Church Running Costs
Glebc Costs
Parish Centre Costs
Administration Costs
Charitable Donations
Rectory Costs
Outbuilding Costs
Special Events
Bank & Deposit Interest
Total Payments
17,901
7,882
88
3,816
7,380
2,130
3,282
3,443
705
17,901
19,346
7,882 10,531
474
1.191
3,816
2,294
7,584
5,165
2,130
4,736
3,282
1,619
3,443
1.556
705
655
1,557
47,217 48,650
386
204
46,627
590
Transfers
Excess of Receipts over PY4yments
For the year
22,142
5,663
27,805 23,564
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Trustee I
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Trustee 2
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Date: 14.10.2025

John's Pari
h Chur
Stat
ment of As
ets
h Ballinderr
nd Liabilitie
as
t31stD
cember 2024
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Cash Funds
Current Accounts
Total Cash Funds
78,517
78,517
6,020
6,020
84,537 56,732
84,537 56,732
Liabilities
Loaii Accounts
Total Loan Accounts
Net Current Assets
78,517
6,020
84,537
56.732
Assets retained for the Parish's own use
Church Building & Gravey'ard
Heritage
Parish Hall
Glebe Hoiise (Rectory)
Glebe Lands
Outbuildings
Parish Lands
Asset
Note I
Note I
Note I
Note I
Note I
Note I
581,962 554.250
500,000 434,787
282,900 282,900
105,237 100,226
94,100
94,100
1,564,199 1,466,263
IDvestment Assets
Kimberley Cottage
Note I
124,814 118,871
124,814
118,871
Total Assets
1,689,013 1.585,134
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Trustee I I Hardy
Trustee 2 D Robinson
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Date: 14.10.2025

Notes
oth Fin
ncial Statement for
he
ear en
ed
IstD
cemb r 2024
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) Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Assets retained for the Parish's own use
(i)
The assets of the Parish, retained for its own use comprise:_
Church Building and Graveyard
Parish Hall
Glebe House
Glebe Lands
Outbuildings
Parish lands
Fixtures and Fittings
The Church Building and Graveyard are deemed to be Heritage assets as defined
by the Charities SQRP (FRS102).
These Heritage assets are not included in the statement of assets and liablllties as
information on the cost or valuation is not available and such information cannot
be obtained at a cost commensurate with the benefit to the users of the accounts
and to the parish.
The Parish Hall is recognised at the estlmated fair value of the property at
31.12.2024, valuation is taken from insurance schedules. No depreciation has
been provided on the Parish Hall building as the current residual value Is not less
than its carrylng value and the remaining useful life currently exceeds 50 years.
The Outbuildings, Glebe House & Kimberley Cottage are recognised at the
estimated fair value of the properties at 31.12.2024, valuation is taken from
insurance schedules.
Glebe Lands
These lands comprising of 11.45 Hectares are valued using regional agricultural
land costs.
Parish Lands
These lands comprising of 3.81 Hectares are valued using regional agricultural
land costs.
Fixtures and flttings are recognised at cost and are depreciated on a straight-line
basis over a period of 5 years.
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Note
to the Finan
(continued)
ate
he
ren
ed
IstD
cember 2
24
Reconciliation of Cash Funds
2024
2023
Total Cash Funds at 0110112024
Receipts for the Year
Payments for the Year
Total Cash Funds at 3111212024
56,732
33,168
Page 8
75,022
72,214
Page 8 (47,217) (48,650)
84,537
56,732
Movement in Funds
At
0110112024
Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
At31
Resources Transfers Dec2024
Restricted Funds
Glebe Lands
357
357
6,253
6,253
(590
590)
6,020
6,020
Unrestricted Funds
Designated Rectory Building Fund
General Fund
1,391
54,984
56,375
6,414
62,355
68,769
(39) (1,491)
46,588)
1,491
(46.627)
6,275
72,242
78,517
Total Funds
56,732
75,022
(47,217)
84,537
Purposes of Restricted Funds
Glebe Lands: This is a fund set up to receive money for rent of Glebe Lands and for
expendlture incurred In relation to these lands.
Purposes of Designated Funds
Rectory Building Fund: This Is a fund to provide the finance for payment of the loan for the
new Rectory.

Collections for Third Parties
2024
2023
Christian Aid
Cancer focus
Royal British Legion
Friends of the cancer centre
Donkey sanctuary
Lough Neagh ieicue
RAF Wings appeal
Bishops Appeal
Loiidonderry Protestant Orphan Society
Charis cancer Care
Hospice Sunday
Belfast childreii's hospital
LEMOOS
333
200
100
145
258
100
2,700
145
500
50
260
320
50
200
166
167
150
500
264
2,130
258
4,736
The above amounts have been included In Recelpts for the Year under Donations & Plate
Collection and in Payments under Charitable Donations.
Transactions with the Trustees
No Trustee received any remuneration or re-imbursement of expenses during the year.
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.
Governance Costs
No governance costs were incurred during the year.
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