St John's Desertlyn Parish Church
Tru8tee6' Annual Report and
ststement of Receipts and Payments
and Assets and Llabllltles
For the year ended 31 December 2023
Charities Number. NIC104353

Annual report and financial ststements for the year ended 31 December 2023
Contènts
Pages
References and administrative detsils of the Charty
Trustees, report
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees
Receipts and payments account
Statement of assets and liabilities
Notes to the financial statements
9-21

References and admlnlstratlve details
Charity Name:
St John's Desertlyn Parish Church
Charity Registration Number.
NIC104353
Contact Address".
The Rectory
24 Cookstown Road
Moneymore
Magherafelt
BT45 7QF
Northern Ireland
Trustees
Mrs Elizabeth Anne Crooks
Mr John Mccutcheon
Rev Dr Adrian Stringer
Mr John Palmer
Mr Robert Glasgow
Mr Kerth Wilson
Mrs Stephanie Wlson
Mrs Valerie Wilson
Mr Osmond Bell
Mrs Eleanor Bell
Mrs Elizabeth Palmer
Ms Tanya Stewart
Mr Jackie Carson
Ms Emma Palmer
Ms Rhonda Dempsey
Mr Richard McFaul
Mrs Cilla Jordan
Prlnclpal Office-bearers
Clergy.. Rev DrAdrian Stringer
Church Treasurer.. Mrs Elizabeth Crooks
Church Wardens.. Mrs Elizabeth Crooks, Richard McFaul
Glebe Wardens: Osmond Bell. John Mccutcheon
Church Secretary.. Mrs Elizabeth Palmer
Independent Examiner
David Lyttle + Co Ltd
46 Molesworth Street
Cookstown
County Tyrone
BT80 8PA
Principal Bankers
Danske Bank
Donegall Square West
Belfast
BT16JS

Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023
The trustees present the annual report and statements of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities
for St John's DesertEyn Parish Church for the year ended 2023.
Objectives and Activities
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion.
The principal function of St John's Deserttyn Parish Church is to support the advancement of the Christian
religion by promoting, through the Y￿rk of St John's Desertlyn 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 Christs'anity.
As a result of activity in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion, St John's Desertlyn 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 St John's Desertlyn Parish
Church.
Achievements, Perfomiance & Publlc Benefft
St John's Desertlyn Parish Church is under the incumbency of the Reverend Dr Adrian Stringer. As a church
we provide a weekly service of Moming Prayer, and a once per month seNice of Holy Communion. We also
provide for baptisms, weddings, funerals and pastoral supporL
We have a weekly online bulletin which k*ps our congregation up to date with our actNities and those in the
local community.
Our Child Protection Policy is in accordan￿ with the Saf&3uarding Trust policies of the Church of Ireland.
Our'mothers. Union" meets On￿ a mnth.
The Parish holds an annual coffee paty to raise funds for the Ghurch and its a¢tivFties and we thank a51 those
who support it. We also run a car boot sale and a fanning fun day each year with the proceeds again going to
church funds.

Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 2023 Icontlnued)
Flnanclal Review
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 12
Golng Concern
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 31
December 2023 Can be signed off as a going concern.
structure, Govemance and Management
Governlng Document and Constltutlon of tho Charlty
Chapter111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland govems Parishes and Parochial Organisation. The Select
Vesty members are the Charity Trustees
Recruitment and Appolntment of Select Vestry (Trustees
All members of the Church of Ireland who are over the age of 18 an¢J are either residentwithin the parish or live
elsewhere but have been accustomed members of the Gongregation 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 vesty 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 Vesty members may be re-elected annually and there is no limit on the number of
tenns which may be served.
and Remuneratlon
The Rector is not paid directy by the Parish. A regular assessment is paid to the Diocese which comprises
Stipend, Locomotory Allowance. Employerfs National Insurance and Employers Clergy Pension Contributions.
Organlsatlonal Structure
The select vestry is responsible for the day to day management of the parish. The select vestry consists of the
member of the Glergy serving in the parish, the churchwardens, the glebe wardens and generally not more than
elve other members of the general vestry elected at the General Vestry.
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 concern and Importan￿ to the
parish including deciding how parish funds are to be applEd.
The select vestry meets at times fixed by the members or by the dI0￿$an synod. Special meetings may be
convencd at any time by the chairperJon or the churchwardens. In 2023 the SeleGt Vestry met 10 times. The
average attendance was 14.

Tru8tee8' Annual Rèport for the year ended 20231continued)
Compllance with Public Benefrt
The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charty 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.
Statement of Trustees, Responsibllities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the statement of receipts and payments
and ststement of assets and liabilities in accordance wf(h 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 re￿Ipts 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 E Palmer
Trustee
Mrs E Crooks
Trustee
Date:
l¥rC J lo"L4-
Date:

Ind•pendent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of St John's Desertlyn Parlsh Church
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 2 to 14.
Respe¢tlve responsibilities of chartty 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 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 6519)(b) of
the Charities Act
state whether parbcular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examine￿5 report
I have examined your chanty 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 Northem Ireland
under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities ACL
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the
accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual ttems or disclosures in the
accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity Trustees conceming 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 ac£fjunts to be reached.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed m
examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1 > to14) listed above and, in
connection with foll
ing the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland, I have found no matters
that
quire drawing
o your attention.
Geagh BA Ho
and on behalf of Davld Ly
Chartered Accountants
ststutory Auditors
CA CTA
oLtd
Date:
S ARn'l 202
46 Molesworth St
Cookstown
County Tyrone
BT80 8PA

St John's Desertlyn Parish Church
Recelpts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2023
Unrestricted
Restrfcted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Note
2023
2023
2023
2022
Re¢el
Sustentation
Gift Aid
Special Collections
Donations for Hall
Building Fund
Bank & Deposit interest
Other receipts
Receipts regarding Parish Organisations
Total Recei
40.415.48
4.301.38
40.415.48
4,301.38
341.75
40,721.84
3,091.79
248.35
341.75
675.IX)
675.co
2,998.00
3,757.95
3,581.14
3,581.14
10.72
10.72
29,598.99
323.87
29.922.86
27,228.29
74,326.57
4.921.76
79,248.33
78.047.26
Pa
ments
Diocesan Assessment
Church Running Costs
Hall Costs
Sunday School Costs
Rectory Costs
Administration Costs
Charitable Donations
Payments regarding Parigh Organisations
Total Pa
ments
49.304.17
27.331.12
1.953.56
49.304.17
35.6￿.38
3.775.75
45,625.39
22,109.97
4,776.43
8,275.26
1,822.19
6,202.01
6,202.01
245.18
7.230.40
223.01
10
245.18
11
341.75
341.75
248.35
84.79J.86
10.684.38
95.475.24
80,213.55
Excess of Receipts over Payrnents for the
year
110,464.29) (5,762.62) 116.226.91) (2,166.29)
Signed on Behalf of the Trustees
Mrs E Palmer
Trustee
Mrs E Crooks
Trustee
Date:
ArfJ 202 (k
Date:

St John's Desertlyn Parlsh Church
STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITES AS AT 31 De¢embor 2023
Unrestricted Restrictod Total Fund8 Total Fund$
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
Funds ReGonGiliation
Bank and Cash at start of year
Net movement in funds
Transfer re Special Collections
Bank and Cash at end of year
9,494.91
21.021.69
30,516.60
(10,464.29) (5,762.62) (16,226.91)
32,682.89
(2,166.29)
(969.38) 15,259.07
14,289.69
30,516.60
Bank & Cash Balancas
Current Accounts
Deposit Accounts
Cash
(1.835.96)
866.58
15,259.07
13,423.11
866.58
29,660.74
855.86
Total Cash Funds
12
(969.38) 15.259.07
14,289.69
30,516.60
OTHER ASSETS
Assets retalned for the Parlsh's own use
Hall
Rectory
Glebe Land
Total Assets retained for the Parlsh's own
use
521.858.00
1.082.122.00
100.000.00
521,858.00
521,858.00
1,082,122.00 1,082,122.00
100.000.00
100,000.00
13 1,703.980.00
1,703,980.00 1,703,980.00
Slgned on Behalf of the Trustees
Mrs E Palmer
Trustee
Mrs E Crooks
Trustee
Date:
Dats:
Ci2 Lk

St John's Desertlyn Parlsh Church
Note8 to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
1. Aceountlng pollclos
Set out below are the principal accounting policies which have been adopted in the compilation of the Re￿iptS
and Payments Acxount 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.
Ib) Statement of Assets and Liabilities
li) Assots retained for th• Parish's own use
The assets of the Parish, retsined for its own use comprise:.
Church Buildings and Graveyard
Parish Hall
Rectory
Glebe land
The Church Building and Graveyard are deemed to be Heritage assets as defined by the Charities
SORP (FRS102). These Heritage assets are not included in the statement of assets and liabilities as
infomiation on the cost or valuation is not available and such infonnation cannot be obtained at a cost
commensurate with the benefit to the users of the accounts and to the parish.
The Rectory and Parish Hall are included at their insurance value as at 1 January 2019
The Glebe land has been recognised at a value which the select Vesty deem to represent Ihe estimate
fair value of the property at 1 January 2019.
No depreciation has been provided on these buildings as the current estimated ￿SIdUal value is not
less than its carrying value and the remaining useful life currenuy exceeds 50 years.

St John's Deserttyn Parish Church
Notes to the financlal statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 (contlnued)
2. Special collectlons
Unrestricted Restrfcted
Total
Total
Donor
2023
2023
2023
2022
Royal British Legion Poppy Day Appeal
TOTAL
341.75
341.75
248.35
341.75
341.75
248.35
3. Income for Hall
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Total
Source
2023
2023
2023
2022
Bowling Club
Moneymore Primary School
Hall lights donation
Moneymore Young Farmers
Bank interest
Other
TOTAL
150.00
195.00
150.00 1.300.C()
195.00
105.00
1,500.00
65.iJ)
21J).IXi
2￿.00
130.00
130.00
675.00 2.998.00
28.CK)
675.00
4. Building and malntenance fund
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Total
Donor
2023
2023
2023
2022
Parishioner donations
Easter appeal
Harvest appeal
Bank interest
TOTAL
1,220.00
920.00
2,619.00
42.14
920.00
2,619.00 2,460.
42.14
77.95
3,581.14 3.757.95
3,581.14
10

St John's Desertlyn Parish Church
Notes to the financlal statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 Icontlnued)
5. Other Recelpts
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Total
Donor
2023
2023
2023
2022
Bishops Appeal
Boiler Appeal
Donations
Coffee morning
Funeral Tea
Donation for Harris grave upkeep
Car boot sale
RARIR
RCB Distribution
Canon Kingston book
Listed Worship places
Online auction
MUDC Christmas lights
Ballyeglish share of expenses
COVID grant
Fogging machine grant
Solar system
Power Nl
Renewable heating
Bloc ministry
Graveyard fees
Magazine
Farm fun day
TOTAL
323.87
323.87
1,015.77
1,588.50
1,300.00
3,445.00
1,055.00
1,015.77
1,588.50
1,300.00
850.00
787.LM)
682.50
903.44
787.00
682.50
903.44
913.98
10.00
1,752.21
1,752.21
740.00
376.49
376.49
792.88
792.88
4.26
3,350.00
7.50
17,042.70
29,598.99
3,350.00 2,090.00
7.50
194.85
17.042.70 17,925.20
323.87 29.922.86 27.228.29

St John's Deserttyn Parlsh Church
Note8 to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20231continued)
6. Church runnlng costs
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Total
Total
2023
2023
2023
2022
Electricity
Heating oil
Maintenance
Building repair5- dry rot
Insurance
Organist
Graveyard malntenance
Water rates
Farming fun day
Sundry expenses
TOTAL
392.IXI
775.01
2,292.(M)
392.CMJ
408.00
775.01
1,348.74
2,292.00 1,655.00
8,275.26
2,893.18 2,649.70
I,620.￿ 1,560.00
4,374.(K) 2,160.IJO
174.56
178.
9,531.84 6,618.78
5,278.53
5,531.75
8.275.26 35,606.38 22,109.97
8,275.26
2.893.18
1,620.
4,374.(J)
174.56
9.531.84
5,278.53
27.331.12
7. Parish hall runnlng costs
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Total
2023
2023
2023
2022
Electricity
Heating oil
Insurance
Repairs
Bank charges
Sundry
Water rates
TOTAL
1,410.
1,410.CK)
504.LKI
355.01
833.71
543.56
484.85
I,(T21.82 2,445.14
34.64
33.81
56.00
410.72
418.92
3,775.75 4,776.43
355.01
543.56
1,021.82
410.72
1,953.56
1,822.19
8. Sunday School costs
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Total
2023
2023
2023
2022
Teaching materials and prizes
TOTAL
12

St John's Desertlyn Parish Church
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 Icontinued)
9. Rectory costs
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Total
2023
2023
2023
2022
Heating oil
Rates
Repairs and maintenance
Water rates
Sundry expenses
Insurance
374.00
374.00
310.CK)
1,872.78 1,769.46
2,747.60 1,785.crf)
80.50
71.IX)
2,289.55
1,127.113 1,005.39
1,872.78
2,747.60
80.50
1,127.13
TOTAL
6.202.01
6,202.01 7,230.40
10. Administration costs
Unrestrictod Rostricted
Total
Total
2023
2023
2023
2022
Bank fees
245.18
245.113
223.01
TOTAL
245.18
245.18
223.01
11. Charitable donations
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Total
Totsl
2023
2023
2023
2022
RBL Poppy Appeal
TOTAL
341.75
341.75
248.35
341.75
341.75
248.35
13

st John's Desertlyn Parish Church
Notes to the flnanclal statements for the year ended 31 December 20231contlnued)
12. Movement In Cash Funds
AtlJan
Incoming Outgoing
Resource Resource
Transfers At 31 Doc
2023
2023
Restricted funds
Building and maintenance fund
Hall fund
18.196.18
2.825.51
3.581.14 16,795.70
740.00
1,822.19
341.75
4,981.62
1,743.32
Special collections
341.75
21,021.69
4,662.89 18,959.64
6,724.94
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
Deposit Account
8,639.05 74.916.47
855.86
10.72
76,857.35
0.00
6,698.17
866.58
9,494.91
74.927.19 76.857.35
7,564.75
Total funds
30,516.60 79,248.33 95,475.24
14,289.69
oses of Restricted Funds
Building and maintenance Fund.. This is a fund to assist with the cost of maintaining Parish Buildings.
Hall Fund: This is a fund to assist with the cost of maintaining Parish Ha51
- Special Collections Fund.. This is a fijnd used to record special collections for specific charities, which
are then subsequently paid out to the same
Transfers
None in the year
13. Assets retslned for the Parish's
own use
Parlsh
Hall
Rectory Glebe Land
Total
Opening cost at 1 Jan 2023
521,858.00 1.082,122.00 100,000.00 1,703,980.00
Addftions
Closing cost at 31 Dec 2023
521.858.00 1,082,122.00 100,000.00 1,703,980.00
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St John'8 De8ertlyn Parish Church
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 (continued)
14. Transactlons wlth the Trustees
The parish paid expenses of £6,202.01 relating to the running costs of the glebe house which is occupied by
the rector. There were no transackn'ons with the Trustees during the year. No trustee received any remuneration
or reimbursement of expenses during the yoar. No trust8a or a person related to a trustee had any personal
interest in any contract Of transaction entered into by the charity during the year.
15. Governance Costs
Governance costs of £816 were inCu￿ed during the year of which £345 relates to fees paid to the independent
examiner. Govemance costs are included within Church Running costs in the Receipts and Payments Ac¢ounL
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