Trustees, Annual Re
ort for the
ear ended 31 December 2022
The Trustees present the annual report for Derryloran Parish Church for the year ended 31 st
December 2022.
Objectives and Activities
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion.
The principle function of Derryloran Parish Church is to support the advancement of Christian
religion by promoting , through the work of Derryloran Parish the whole mission of the ChurclL
pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. Being open to the engaging with society as a whole
and offering support for those needing help are ￿ndamental to the practice and benefits of
Christianity.
As a result of the activity and pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion, the Derryloran
Parish has custody of property and records, materials and artefacts of significance to the cultural
and religious heritage and maintenance of which is undertaken by the Select Vestry of Derryloran
Parish.
Achievements, Performance and Piiblic Benefit
The Parish has given careful consideratÉon to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's
guidance on public benefit to ensure the activities entered into during the year have helped to
achieve the Parish's objectives and activities, as well as providing public benefit.
Financial Review
Please see separate financial report.
It is the policy of the Trustees to invest and reserve ￿ndS to gain the best possible return without
putting them at risk.
Our operatin(y income and expenditure report shows a deficit in 2022 due to repair work
to the Parish Hall. As the first phase of work on the Parish Hall has been completed
a surplus is expected in 2023.
Going Concern
The Trustee's have reviewed the budgets for the year ahead and are satisfied that there are
adequate ￿ndS in place to ensure the Parish can continue its activities and the financial
statements for the year ended 2022 can be signed off as a going concern.
Striicture, Governance and Management
Governing Document and Constitution of the Charity
Chaper III of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland governs Parished and Parochial
Organisation. The Select Vestry members are the Charity Trustees.
Recriiitment and Appointment of Select Vestry (Trustees)
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 vestry and to stand for election to the Select Vestry. A meeting of
the general vestry is 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 tems may be served.
Organisational Structure
The Select Vestry is responsible for the day to day management of the parish. The Select Vestry
consists of a member of the clergy serving in the parish. the church wardens, the glebe warden
and generally not more than twelve other members of the general vestry elected at the General
Vestry.
The Select Vestry is chaired by the incumbent or any other members 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 funds are to be applied.
The Select Vestry meets at times fixed by the members or the diocesan synod. Special meetings
may be convened at any time by the chairperson or the church wardens. In 2022 the Select Vestry
met six times during the year and the average attendance was 85 % .
Compliance and Public Benefit
The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's
guidance on public benefit to ensuie that activities entered into during the year have helped to
achieve the Parish's objectives and activities, as well as providing public benefit.
Statement of Triistees, Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in
accordance with applicable Law of the United Kingdon and Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain
the Parish's transactions and disclose with accuracy at the time the financial position of
Parish and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Statement
of Recommended Practice Accounting and Reporting by Charities ( l January 2015)"
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 tustees:
Mr Ivan Johnston
Treasurer
I I September 2023