UPPER BADONEY PARISH CHURCH
CHARITIES NUMBER 104672
Trusteesg Annual Report
For the year ended 31 December 2023

UPPER BADONEY PARISH CHURCH
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Contents
Charity Details
Objectives and Activities
Pastoral Care
The Achievements of the Charity
Financial Overview
Recruitment and Appointment of Select Vestry
Organisational Structure
Compliance with Public Benefit5
Statement of Trustee's Responsibility
Signatures of Trustees

Upper Badoney Parish Church.
Charity Details
Charity Number- 104672.
Charity Address
Glenelly Road, Plumbridge, Omagh, Co Tyrone BT79 8BN
TRUSTEES
Rev Ivan Dinsmore Rector
Mrs Heather Campbell
Mrs Elizabeth Campbell
Mr Robert McKelvey
Mrs Sarah Margaret McFarlane
Mrs Nicola Hayes
Mr Gary Warnock
Mr Wllllam Davld Campbell
Mr Darren Warnock
Mr David Warnock
Mrs Angela Campbell
Ms Linda Hayes
Mr Robert Warnock
Mr Mark Warnock
Mr William McKelvey
Mr Allstair McKelvey
Mr Nathan Reaney
OFFICE BEARERS
Rector
Rev Ivan Dinsmore
Hon Secretary
Mr David Warnock
Hon Treasurer
Mrs Elizabeth Campbell
Rector?s Church Warden
Mr Alistair McKelvey
People's Church Warden
Mr William McKelvey
Sunday School Superintendent
Mrs Helen Warnock
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Ann Murphyg 6 Aghasessy Road, Newtownstewart, B T78 4HN
BANKERS
Ulster Bank, Omagh, Co Tyrone

TRUSTEESYANP4UAL REPOR T FOR THE YEAR EP4DIP4G 31 DECEMBER 2023
The trustees, present their Annual Report and Statement of Receipts and
Payments for Upper Badoney Parish Church for the year ended 31" December
2023.
OBJECTIVES AND A CTIVITIES
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is 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 with society as a whole and offering support for those needing help is
fundamental 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 of the area and society in general and the Parish is engaged in
the maintenance and upkeep of same.
ACTIVITIES OF THE CHARITY
Upper Badoney Parish Church is passionate in its aim to glorify God and to
demonstrate His love within the area. We achieve this by regular Sunday worship
services, Holy Communion, Lenten and Harvest Services open to all who wish to
attend and engage in worshlp and prayer. We join wlth nelghbourlng churches In
regular worship and members of the congregation take part in Mothers Union and
Bible studies. Sunday School is undertaken to provide inspiration and guidance to
the young children and young people of the parish through learning the bible.
nature walks and fun activities. On a bi annual basis we engage with the local
Orange Lodge who hold a service to the glory of God. We have joined with our
linked churches in prayer and activities such as a week of prayery prayer walks
and meals which provided an opportunity to mix socially and to worship God
together.
PASTORAL CARE
In line with our public benefit statement we provide pastoral care to those in
need. The sick, the elderlyg the housebound, those in hospital or nursing homes
through visits from the Rector and other members of the parish. We are
committed to helping those in need with empathyi love and compassion.

THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE CHARITY
Central to tho work at all levels in the parish is the teaching of God's word to
bring parishioners into a deeper knowledge and understanding of Jesus Christ as
Lord and Saviour so that they are thoroughly equipped and motivated to reach out
into the community beyond the parish. We strive to inspire all parishioners to
transform the local community and to build a Christ-centred congregation which
wlll be a witness for Jesus Christ and to work for the advancement of his
kingdom.
The direct benefit of participation in church life includes the enjoyment of public
worshipy the giving and receiving of pastoral care, improved understanding of the
Blble and extended values relatlng to civic engagement. Also important Is the
building of community cohesion which will promote understanding and
acceptance of diverse groups as well as improved educational outcomes through
the churchys ministry of teaching.
Church services are well attended and demonstrate a keen public interest and
benefit to the community. Attendance at serrfices is good. Outsido of normal
church services seasonal Holy Communion sérvicès for the èlderly in the Parish
Hall (Newtownstewart) help reduce social isolation. The expression of the
precepts of the Christian religion through engagement with the general public,
and in particular with the sick, the elderly and the young is a public benefit. This
can be measured and evidenced through regular visitation, increased social
integration and pastoral care delivered at the point of need.
Overall, the beneficiaries of Upper Badoney Parish Church are the general public
and public valuation of the benefits can be evldenced through attendance at
public worshipg participation In church governance and the willingness to support
the continued witness of the church through contributions.
The wider benefits to the public are both the availability of a place for worship
expanding our Christian outreach and the facilitation of baptisms, weddings and
funerals.
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 of the area and society in general and the
Parish is engaged in the maintenance and upkeep of same. No private benefit is
received from trustees fulfllling their responsibilities in respect of buildings.
artefacts or records. In the course of conservation and to make records available
to the publlc no professional staff are engaged for that purpose. The
beneficiaries are solely the general public.
No trustee receives remuneration, reward or other benefit for carrying out their
trustee responsibilities.

To mitigate against harm, the trustees ensure adequate health and safety
measures are in place at Upper Badoney Parish Church. Child protection checks
and training are in place for those involved in children and youth work.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
The Diocesan Assessment for the year ending 2023 was £5858.00. Freewill
offerings have decreased from £8,131.00 in 2022 to £7,705.00 in December 2023.
This also seen a reduction in the amount of gift aid claimed, which was £1,857.00
in 2022 and £1,742.00 by December 2023. The closing balance as at 31112123 was
£11.335.12 in the general (Number 1) account. The closing balance in the number
2 account, for the same date was £100.955.46 The number 2 account
incorporates the McKernan estate (No-2 account) and the now closed number 3
account.
RECRuifEMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF SELECT VESTR Y
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 3 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 the
General Vestry meeting. The Select Vestry will hold thelr positions for a period of
one year. The Select Vestry members may be re-elected annually and there is no
limit on the number of terms which may be served.
ORGANISA TIONAL STRUCTURE
The Select Vestry is responsible for the day to day management of the parish.
The Select Vestry consists of the clergy of the parish, the Church Wardens, the
Glebe Wardens and generally not more than 12 other members of the General
Vestry elected at the General Vestry meeting. 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. Trustees are elected
by the Select Vestry.
COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC BENEFITS

Tho parish has given careful consideratlon of the Charlty Commission for Northern
Irelandgs guidance on publlc benefit to ensure that th• activities entered into
during the year have helped to achieve the parishls objectives and activities, as
well as provldlng publlc beneflt.
STA TEMENT OF TRUSTEEIS RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trusteesl Report and statement of
Receipts and payments and statement of assets and liablllties in accordance wlth
applicable law and regulatlons. The law applicable to charltles in Northern
Ireland with income of less than £250,000 requlres the trustees to prepare a
statement of receipts and payments and a statement of assets and Ilabllltles for
each financlal year.
The trustees are responslble for koeplng accountlng records that are sufficient to
show and explaln the parlshls transactlons and dlsclose wlth reasonable
accuracy at any tlme the assets and Ilabllltles of the parlsh. They are also
responslble for safeguarding the assets of the parlsh and hence for taklng
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularltles.
Thls report was approved by the trustees and slgned by them.
REV IVAN DINSMORE
MRS ELIZABETH CAMPBELL
MRS SARAH MARGARET
MCFARLANE
MR GARY WARNOCK
MRS DARREN WARNOCK
MRS ANGELA CAMPBELL
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MR ROBERT WARNOCK
MR WILLIAM MCKELVEY
MR NATHAN REANEY
MRS HEATHER
CAMPBELL
MR ROBERT MCKELVEY
MRS NICOLA HAYES
MR WILLIAM DAVID
CAMPBELL
MR DAVID WARNOCK
MS LINDA HAYES
MR MARK WARNOCK
MR ALISTAIR MCKELVEY
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