Altedesert Parish Church
Trustees. Annual Report and Statement of
Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities
For the Year Ended 31st December 2024
Charities Num
er:_
NIC104357

Altedesert Parish Church
Annual Re
ort and Financial
statements for the Year
Ended:_
31st December 2024
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Pages
References and administrative details of the Charity
Trustees, Report
Independent Examlners Report to the Trustees
Receipts and Payments Account
statement of Assets and Llabilities
Notes to the Flnancial Statements
10-12

Altedesert Parish Church
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Altedesert Parish Church
Chari
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NIC104357
Thelrna Slnnamon
113 Granvllle Road
Dungannon
Co.Tyrone
BT70 INW
Truste
Mr Har
Brown
Mr William Geor
Mrs Shirle
Bo
Mr Thomas Charles Watt
Mr Colin Stewart
Mr Eric L
tle
Mrs Ruth Barnes
Mr Ronnie Matthew Sm
th
Mrs Hazel Mar
aret Fiona McElmurra
Mr Gareth Bo
Mr Noel Sinnamon
Mr David Black
Mrs Adele Stewart
Mrs Chrlstlne Watt
Mr Graeme Clarke
Mrs Thelma Sinnamon
e Mccausland
in
al Office-B
rer
Vacant
Mrs Thelma Sinnamon
Mrs Hazel Margaret Fiona McElmurry
Mr Gareth Boyd
hurch Tr
rer:_
Church Warden
Cler
ar
Peo
Inde
endent Ex
miner
Seamus O'Neill FCA
Weir & Co.(Chartered Accountants)
Moneymore Old Post Office
23 High Street
Moneymore
Magherafelt
BT45 7PA
Bank
Ulster Bank
39 Market Square
Dungannon
Co Tyrone
BT70 IJJ

Trustees, Annual Re
for the
ear ended:_
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The Trustees present the Annual Report and Statements of Receipts and Payments and Assets and
Llabilities for Altedesert Parish Church for the year 31st De￿mber 2024.
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and A tivi
ies
The principal function is to support the advancement of the Christian religion by promoting through
the work of the Parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and
ecumenical. Being open to and engaging wlth society as a whole and offering support for those
needing help is fvndamental to the practical delivery of the tenets of Christianity. As a result of
activity in pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion, the Parish has custody of a large
body of records, materials and artefacts of significance to the cultural heritage, the maintenance of
which is undertaken by the Parish as a secondary charitable purpose
Benefit
Performance & Publi
The Advancement of the Christian Religion.
The Parlsh Church exlsts prlmarily, and above all else, as a place of Chrlstian worshlp. Servlces of
public worship are held on Sundays throughout the year at 10.15am. Holy Communion is celebrated
once a month and Morning Prayer (Holy Baptism as requested) for the other Sundays of the month.
Weekday servlces such as Nid-week Holy Communion, Ash Wednesday Servlce, Harvest Service
and Confirmation with Holy Communion take place in the Parish Church. Holy Week Services
focuslng 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, m05tly 'resident' members wlth a small
number of 'accustomed' (persons living outside the parish boundary) members. The average number
of parishioners in 2021 for Sunday worship would be 35. This is a relatively vibrant parish and the
range of parlshioners is from a few months to goyrs.
Worship 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
Funeral senlices and Baptlsms.
The Rector vislts parlshioners who are slck, at home or In hospltal, or in residential/nurslng homes.
She celebrates The Holy Communion with those unable to attend the Parlsh Church at Chrlstmas
and Easter, and at other times as requested.
The Parish has given careful conslderation to the Charity Commlssion 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.
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Flnancial Reports are reviewed throughout the year and a review on completion of the Annual
Accounts.
Total Receipts (£32,615) for the year ended 315t December 2024 were exceeded by Total Payments
(£33,254) by £639, decreaslng the total cash funds held to £72,553 from £73,192. (Pages 8&9)

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The Trustees have revlewed the budgets for the year ahead and are satisfled 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
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Chapter III of The Constitutlon of the Church of Ireland governs Parlshes and Parochial
Organisations. The Select Vestry members are the Charity Trustees.
Re
ndA
ointment f Sele
Tr
te
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 meetlngs 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
muner
ion
The Rector Is not paid dlrectly by the parish. A quarterfy assessment Is pald to the Diocesan Offi
which comprises of the following five elements:.
Sustentation (Stipends and Locomotory Allowances)
Expenses of Office Allowance
"Employers" National Insurance Contributions
"Employers" Clergy Pension Fund Contrlbution
Dlocesan Expenses Account
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The Select Vestry is responsible for the day to day management of the Parish. The Select Vestry
conslsts of the member of the clergy serving In the Parlsh, 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
declsions on matters of general concern and Importance to the parish Includlng how parlsh funds
are to be applied.
The Select Vestry meets at tlmes flxed by the members. Speclal meetlngs may be convened at any
time by the chalrperson or churchwardens. In 2024 the Select Vestry met 9 tlmes durlng the year
and the average attendance was 740/y.
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Altedesert Parish Church has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland's guSdance on publlc beneflt to ensure that the actlvltles entered into during the year have
helped to achieve the Parish's objectives and activities, as well as providing public benefit.

St
ment f Trus
nslbi
les
The trustees are responslble for preparing the Trustee's Report and the statement of re￿IptS and
payments and statement of assets and liabllities in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
The law appllcable to charitles In Northern Ireland wlth income of less than £250,000 requlres the
trustees to prepare a statement of recelpts and payments and statement of assets and liabilities for
each financlal year.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain
the Parish's transactions and dlsclose wlth reasonable accuracy at any tlme the assets and liabllltles
of the Parlsh. They are also responsible for safeguardlng the assets of the Parish and hence for
taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detectlon of fraud and other irregularities.

Inde
endent Examiners Re
of Altedesert Parish Church
ort to the Charit Trustees
I report on the accounts of Altedesert Parish Church for the year ended 31st December
2024, which are set out on pages 8 to 12.
Respectlve 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:
Examlne 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 Charitles Act; and,
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 examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a preparation of
the accounts from 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:
l. That accountlng records were not kept in accordance with settion 63 of the Charlties Act.
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records;
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accountlng requirements of the Charities Act. and,
4. That there is further Inforrnation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Independent examiner'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.
Slgned:
Name: Seamus O'Nelll FCA
Welr & Co. Chartered Accountants, Moneymore Old Post Off ice
23 Hlgh Street, Moneymore, BT45 7PA.
Date: 31 March 2025

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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Funds
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Recei
Donations & plate collection
& Gift Aid Rebate
Note 3
Fundraisin8
Rental of Lands
Other Re¥eipts- Mid Ulst¢r
Council
Grant income - energy support NI
Bequests
Rental of Premises
Bank & Deposit Interest
23,678
974
1,527
300
23,678 25,513
974
50
1,527
1.526
300
360
2,468
3,120
188
32.615
360
1,200
2,468
1,208
3,120
3,120
188
309
32,615 32,926
Payment8
Diocesan Costs/Assessment
Church & Hall Running Costs
Remuneration
Administration Costs
Maintenance Costs
Charitable Donations
Bank Charges
Total Payments
14,232
4,758
1,380
3,351
9,198
148
187
33,254
14232 14,175
4,758
4,537
la80
1,400
3J51
2,360
9,198 13,572
148
282
187
170
33,254 36,496
Exeess of Receipts over p8yments
For the year
(639)
(639) (3,570)
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Alte
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ilities
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Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Cash Funds
Current Accounts
Total Cash Funds
72,553
72,553
72A53 73,192
72,553 73,192
Investment Assets
Benjamin Henry Isaac Sinnamon
B¢quest
Other bequests
Total Investment Assets
289,335
289J35 284,061
29,110
29,110 27,748
318,445 318,445 311.809
Assets retained for the Parisb's own use- Note I
Church Building & Grave)'ard
Parish Hall
Glebe House (Rectory) & Lands
Fixtures & Fittings
Total Assets retained for the
Parish's own use
524,513
631.648
19,500
524J13 524,513
631,648 631,648
19,500 26,602
1,175,661
1,175,661 1,182,763
Total Assets
1,248,214
318,445 1.566,659 1,567,764
Date:

sto
he Fin
ncial Statement for th
ear en
IrtDe
mber 2024
Accounting Policies
Set out below are the princlpal accountlng pollcies whlch have been adopted in the compilatlon 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 retalned for the Parlsh's own use
(i)
The assets of the Parish, retained for its own use comprise:.
Church Bulldlng and Graveyard
Parish Hall
Glebe House
Glebe Lands
Fixtures and Fittings
The Church Bullding and Graveyard are deemed to be Herltage assets as defined
by the Charltles SORP (FRS102).
These Heritage assets are not included in the statement of assets and liabilities as
Informatlon on the cost or valuation Is not avallable and such information cannot
be obtained at a cost commensurate with the benefit to the users of the accounts
and to the parish.
The Glebe House & Parish Ha51 are recognised at deemed cost, being the value
placed on each of the propertles for insurance purposes. No depreciation has been
provided on these as the current estimated residual value is not less than Its
carrying value and the remaining useful life currently exceeds 50 years.
The Glebe lands comprlslng of 13 Acres are valued uslng regional agrlcultural land
costs of £10,000 per acre.
Flxtures and flttings are recognlsed at cost and are depreclated on a straight-llne
basis over a period of 5 years.
Reconciliation of Cash Funds
Total Cash Funds at 0110112024
Receipts for the Year
Payments for the Year
Total Cash Funds at 3111212024
73,192 76,762
Page 8
32,615 32,926
Page 8 (33254) (36,496)
72,553 73,192
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Donations & plate collection
2024
17,507
3,459
2,360
104
148
2023
16,710
3,011
2,448
733
FWO
Gift aid
Harvest appeal
Other income
Poppy appeal
Donations re late Sidney Boyd
Gas & electric reimbursement
Hall donations
900
1,131
580
25,513
100
23,678
Movement In Funds
Atl
Jan2024
Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
Asttts &
At31
lttvestmtDts Transfers Dec2024
Endowment Funds
Benjamin Henry Isaac Sinnamon
Bequest
Other bequests
284,061
5,274
289J35
27,748
311,809
1,362
6,636
29,110
318,445
nrestric
Funds
General Fund
1,255,955
1,255,955
32,615
32,615
33,254)
(33,254
7,102
(7,102)
I,24￿14
134&214
Total Funds
1,567,764
32,615
(33,254)
{466)
1,566,659
Purposes of Endowment Funds
Benjamln Henry Isaac Slnnamon Bequest: Interest earned is to be Invested and the Income
used as necessary for the repair exclusively of Altedesert Parish Church and any income not
spent each year is to be added to the capital fund.
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Collections for Third Parties
2024
2023
Poppy Appeal
Bishop's appeal
Niamh Louise foundation
148
96
130
56
282
148
The above amounts have been Included In Recelpts for the Year under Donatlons & Plate
Collectlon and in Payments under Charitable Donations.
Transactions with the Trustees
No trustee or a person related to a trustee had any personal interest in any contract or
transaction entered in to by the charlty durlng the year.
Governance Costs
No governance costs were incurred durlng the year.
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