St John's Desertlyn Parish Church
Trustees, Annual Report and
ststement of Receipts and Payments
and Assets and Liabilities
For the year endad 31 December 2024
Charlties Number: NIC104353

Annual report 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 Trustees
Receipts and payments account
Statement of assets and liabilities
Notes to the financial statements
9-15

References and administrative 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
Mrs Valerie Wilson •
Mrs Eleanor Bell
Mrs Elizabeth Palmer.
Ms Tanya Stewart
Ms Emma Palmer
Ms Rhonda Dempsey -
Mr Richard McFaul
Mrs Cilla Jordan
Ms Noreen Bowman
Prlnclpal Offlce-bearer8
Clergy.. Rev Dr Adrian Stringer
Church Treasurer.. Mrs Elizabeth Crooks
Church Wardens.. Mrs Elizabeth Crooks, Richard McFaul
Glebe Wardens: John Palmer, John Mccutcheon
Church Secretary.. Mrs Elizabeth Palmer
Independent Examlner
David Lyttle + Co Ltd
46 Molesworth Street
Cookstown
County Tyrone
BT80 8PA
Prlnc5pal Banker8
Danske Bank
Donegall Square West
Belfast
BT16JS

Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024
The trustees present the annual ￿port and statements of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities
for St John's Desertlyn Parish Church for the year ended 2024.
Objectives and Activltles
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion.
The principal function of St John's Desertlyn Parish Church is to support the advancement of the Christian
religion by promoting, through the work 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 heSp are fundamental to the practical delivery of the benefits of Christianity.
As a result of activity in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion, St John's Desertlyn Parish
Church has custody of propety 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 Desertlyn Parish
Church.
Achlevements, Performance & Publlc Beneflt
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 Morning Prayer, and a once per month service of Holy Communion. We also
provide for baptisms, weddings, funerals and pastoral support.
We have a weekly online bulletin which keeps our congregation up to date with our activities and those in the
local community.
Our Child Protection Policy is in accordance with the Safeguarding Trust policies of the Church of Ireland.
Our'mothers, Union" meets once a month.
The Parish holds an annual coffee paty to raise funds for the church and its activities and we thank all those
who support it. We also run various other events each year with the proceeds again going to church funds.
Flnanclal Revlow
The results for the year are set out on page 7, which the Trustees consider to be satisfactory
The reseNes 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
Going 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 2024 can be signed off as a going concern.
structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document and Constitution of tho Charlty
Chapter111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland governs Parishes and Parochial Organisation. The Select
Vestry members are the Charity Trustees

Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 2024 (continued
Recruitment and Appointment of Select Vestry (Trustees)
All members of the Church of Ireland who are over the age of 18 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. 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.
Pay and Remuneration
The Rector is not paid directly by the Parish. A regular assessment is paid to the Diocese which comprises
Stipend, Locomotory Allowance, Employer's National Insurance and Employers Clergy Pension Contributions.
Organisational Structure
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 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 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 or the churchwardens. In 2024 the Select Vestry met 10 times. The
average attendance was 14.
Compllance wlth Publlc Beneflt
The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern 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, Responslbllltles
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the statement of receipts and payments
and ststement of assets and liabilities in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities 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 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
Signad on Behalf of the Trustees
Ms E Palmer
Trustee
Mrs E Crooks
Trustee
Date:
Date:

Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of St John's Desertlyn Parfsh Church
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 De￿mber 2024, which are set out on pages 2 to 14.
Respective responsibilities 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 prO￿dureS 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 examinor'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}Ib> of the Charities Act.
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 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..
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 accounts to be reached.
Independent examlner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in
connection
ith following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters
that requir
drawing to your attention.
St
hen McGeagh BA Hons FCA CTA -
for and on behalf of David Lyttle + Co Ltd
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditors
Date:
2J. It. 2olS
46 Molesworth St
Cookstown
County Tyrone
BT80 8PA

St Johns Parish Moneymore
Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2024
Unrestricted
Restricte
Total
Total
Note
Funds
Funds
IE*IEF
2024
2024
2024
2023
Recei
Sustentation including loose collections
Gift Aid
Special Collections
Donations for hall
Building Fund
Bank & Deposit interest
Other receipts
Receipts regarding Parish Organisations
Total Recel ts
39,265.52
4,414.83
39,265.52
4,414.83
157.20
40,415.48
4,301.38
341.75
157.20
4,891.00
10,810.96
4,891.00
10,860.96
14.42
675.00
50.00
3,581.14
10.72
14.42
10,829.71
21,900.00
32,729.71
29,922.86
54,574.48
37,759.16
92,333.64
79,248.33
Pa
Diocesan Assessment
Church Running Costs
Hall Costs
Sunday School Costs
Rectory Costs
Administration Costs
Charitable Donations
Payments regarding Parish Organisations
Total Pa
ments
ments
25,240.42
13,779.31
6,379.90
108.CNJ
25,240.42
15,679.31
35,566.99
108.00
49,304.17
35,606.38
3,775.75
1,900.00
29,187.09
5,146.31
1,472.33
5,146.31
1,662.97
157.20
6,202.01
245.18
10
190.64
157.20
341.75
52,126.27
31,434.93
83,561.20
95.475.24
Exce88 of Recelpts ovor Payments for the year
2,448.21
6,324.23
8,772.44 116,226.91)
Signed on Behalf of tho Trustees
Ms E Palmer
Trustee
Mrs E Crooks
Trustee
Date:
Date:
Laa-

St John's Dosertlyn Parish Church
STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITES AS AT 31 December
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
Total Funds
Total Funds
2024
2023
Funds Reconciliatlon
Bank and Cash at start of year
Net movement in funds
Transfer re Special Collections
Bank and Cash at end of year
(969.38}
2,448.21
15,259.07
6,324.23
14,289.69
8,772.44
30,516.60
(16,226.91)
1,478.83
21,583.30
23,062.13
14,289.69
Bank & Cash Balances
Current Accounts
Deposit Accounts
Cash
597.83
881.00
21,583.30
22,181.13
881.00
13,423.11
866.58
Total Cash Funds
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1,478.83
21,583.30
23,062.13
14,289.69
OTHER ASSETS
Investment Assets
Investments In RCB I CIT Unlt Trusts
Total Investment Assets
44,594.03
44,594.03
46,317.96
46,317.96
44,594.03
44,594.03
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Assets retalned for the Parlsh's own use
Hall
Rectory
Glebe Land
Total Assets retalned 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 Trustee8
s E Palmer
Trustee
Mrs E Crooks
Trustee
Date:
Dato:
2S-¥

St John's Desertlyn Parish Church
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
1. Accounting pollcies
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) Recelpts and Payments Account
All items of income and expenditure included within the Re￿iptS and Payments Account have been
accounted for on a cash receipts basis.
(b) Statement of Assets and Liabilities
(l) Assets retalned for the Parish's own use
The assets of the Parish, retained 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 IFRS102). 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 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 Vestry deem to represent the estimate
fair value of the property at 1 January 2019.
No depreciation has been provided on these buildings as the current estimated residual value is not
less than its carrying value and the remaining useful life currently exceeds 50 years.

St John's Desertlyn Parish Church
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued)
2. Special collections
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Total
Donor
2024
2024
2024
2023
Royal British Legion Poppy Day Appeal
TOTAL
157.20
157.20
341.75
157.20
157.20
341.75
3. Income for Hall
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Total
Donor
2024
2024
2024
2023
Bowling Club
Moneymore Primary School
Moneymore Young Farmers
Donations for use of hall
Coffee party
Slimming WorSd
Carol service
TOTAL
150.00
150.00
150.00
195.00
200.00
125.00
1,828.40
2,550.00
237.60
125.00
1,828.40
2,550.00
237.60
130.00
4,891.00
4,891.00
675.00
4. Bulldlng and malntenance fund
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Total
Total
Donor
2024
2024
2024
2023
HaNest appeal
Easter appeal
Interest
Parishioner donations
Kathleen Day Grant (dry rot 20231
Benefact Trust
TOTAL
2,185.00
1,305.00
45.96
2,185.00
1,305.00
45.96
50.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
2,275,00
2,275.00
50.00 10,810.96 10,860.96
2,619,00
920.00
42.14
50.00
3,581.14

St John's Desertlyn Parish Church
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued)
S. Other receipts
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Total
Donor
2024
2024
2024
2023
Boiler appeal
Donations
Coffee morning
Funeral tea
RCB Distribution
Car boot sale
RARIR
Solar System
Power Nl
Listed Worship places
Graveyard fees
Magazine
Farm fun day
Bequest E Bartram Estate
National Lottery Grant
Donation from Bowling Club
Ballyeglish Share of Rectory expenses
TOTAL
323.87
1,015.77
1,588.50
1,300.00
903.44
787.00
682.50
376.49
125.49
125.49
150.00
956.51
150.00
956.51
70.00
219.63
70.00
219.63
792.88
1,752.21
3,350.00
7.50
17,042.70
1,425.00
21.00
1,425.00
21.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
20,000.00 20,000.00
1,650.00
1,900.00
3,550.00
1,212.08
1,212,08
10,829.71 21,900.00 32,729.71 29,922.86
6. Church runnlng costs
Unrestricted Restrlcted
Total
Total
2024
2024
2024
2023
Electricity
Heating oil
Maintenance
Building repairs
Insurance
351.00
1,843.42
351.00
1,843.42
392.00
775.01
2,292.00
8,275.26
2,893.18
1,620.00
4,374.00
174.56
9,531.84
5,278.53
1,900.00 15,679.31 35,606.38
1,920.00
3,108.92
1,560.00
4,500.00
225.97
1,900.00
3,820.00
3,108.92
1,560.00
4,500.00
225.97
Organist
Graveyard maintenance
Water rates
Farm fun day
Sundry expenses
TOTAL
270.00
270.00
13,779.31
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St John's Desertlyn Parlsh Church
Notas to the financial stataments for the year ended 31 December 2024 (continued)
7. Parish hall running costs
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Total
2024
2024
2024
2023
Electricity
Heating oil
Insurance
456,00
456.00
1,467.07
584.33
1,410.00
355.01
543.56
1,021.82
34.64
1,467.07
584.33
Repairs
Bank charge5
Sundry
Water rates
Kitchen refurbishment
Roof repairs
Fire safe protection
Hall electrical repairs
TOTAL
44.02
93.12
531.72
531.72
3,581.66 13,417.00 16,998.66
1,757.91
6,583.00
8,340.91
1,902.16
1,902,16
5,149.00
5,149.00
6,379.90 29,187.09 35,566.99
44.02
93.12
410.72
3,775.75
8. Sunday School cost8
Unrestrlctod Restrlcted
Total
Totsl
2024
2024
2024
2023
Teaching materials and prizes
TOTAL
108.00
108.00
108.00
108.00
9. Rectory costs
Unrestricted Restrlcted
Total
Total
2024
2024
2024
2023
Heating oil
Rate5
Repairs and maintenance
Water rates
Sundry expenses
Insurance
TOTAL
1,098.96
1,796.68
955.00
84.00
1,098.96
1,796.68
955.00
84.00
374.00
1,872.78
2,747.60
80.50
1,211.67
5,146.31
1,211.67
5,146.31
1,127.13
6,202.01

St John's Desertlyn Parish Church
Notes to the financlal statements for the year ended 31 December 20241continued)
10. Adminlstration costs
Unrestrlcted Restricted
Total
Total
2024
2024
2024
2023
Bank fees
Donation envelopes
Gift aid expenses
Office expense5
Accountancy
Sundry
TOTAL
190.64
190.64
245.18
331.33
331.33
271.00
271.00
870.00
870.00
1,472.33
190.64
1,662.97
245.18
11. Charitable donations
Unrestrlcted Restricted
Total
Total
2024
2024
2024
2023
RBL Poppy Appeal
TOTAL
157.20
157.20
341.75
157.20
157,20
341.75
12. Movement In Funds
At1Jan
Incomlng
Outgolng Transfers At 31 Dec
2024 Resources Resources
2024
Restrlrted funds
Building and maintenance fund
Hall fund
Special collections
National Lottery Grant
Bowling Club
4,981.62 10,810.96
190.64 {8,185.00)
1,743.32
4,891.00
9,187.09 4,377.00
157.20
157.20
20,000.00 20,000.00
1,900.00
1,900.00
37,759.16
31,434.93 (3,808.00)
7,416.94
1,824.23
6,724.94
9,241.17
Unrestrlcted funds
General Fund
Deposit Account
6,698.17 54,560.06 52,126.27 3,808.00 12,939.96
866.58
14.42
881.00
7,564.75
54,574.48
52,126.27
3,808.00 13,820.96
Total funds
14,289.69 92,333.64
83,561.20
23,062.13
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St John's Desertlyn Parish Church
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20241continued
Pur
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 the Parish Hall
Special Collections Fund.. This is a fund used to record special collections for specific charities, which
are then subsequently paid out to the same
National lottery fund relates to grant received from the national lottery in respect of church building
maintenance.
Bowling club fund relates to a donation from Dersertlyn bowling club for church repairs.
13. Assets retained for the Parish's own use
Parlsh Hall
Rectory Glebe Land
Total
Openlng cost at 1 Jan 2024
521,858.00
1,082,122.00
100,000.00 1,703,980.00
Additlons
Closlng cost at 31 Dec 2024
521,858.00
1,082,122.00
100,000.00 1,703,980.00
14. Investment Assets
CIT
Representative
Investment Church Body
Total
Openlng cost at l Jan 2024
11,515.66
33,078.37
44,594.03
Changes In valuatlon
1,109.78
614.15
1,723,93
Closing cost at 31 Dec 2024
12,625.44
33,692.52
46,317.96
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St John's Desertlyn Parish Church
Notes to the flnancial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 (contlnued)
15. Transactions wlth the Trustees
The parish paid expenses of £5,146.31 relating to the running costs of the glebe house which is occupied by
the rector. There were no transactions with the Trustees during the year. No trustee received any remuneration
or reimbursement of expenses during the year, other than John Palmer who was paid £8,642.81 for hall repairs.
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.
16. Governance Costs
Governance costs of £870 were incurred during the year of which £370 relates to fees paid to the independent
examiner. Governance costs are included within Church Running costs in the Receipts and Payments Account.
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