Ardstraw Parlsh Church Trusteeg Annual Report and Financial Statements tor the year ended 31 December 2024 Charities Number: NIC104677
Ardstraw Parlsh Church Trustees Annual report and financial statements forthe year ended 31 December 2024 Contents Page5 References and administrative details of the Charity Tru5tees' report Independent Examiners Report tothe Trustees Receipts and payments account Statement of assets and liabilities Notesto the financlal statements 10-12
Ardstraw Parish Church Trustees Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Referen$ and adminlstratlve detalls Charity Name.. Ardstraw Parish Church Charity Registration Number: NIC104677 Contact Address: The Rectory 2 Bunderg Road Newtownstewart Co Tyrone BT78 4NQ Trustees Rev. Ivan Dinsmore Mr Andy Buchanan Miss Dorothy Crawford Mr Emerson Donnell Mr lan Donnell Mr Ronald Duddy Mr Ronnie Hill Mr James Jamieson Mrs Carol Johnston Mr Colin Mcclelland Mrs Julie Mcclelland (appointed 7 April 2025) Mr Alan Miller Mrs Helen O'connor Mrs Dawn Pinkerton MrTrevor Pratt Mrs Irene Spratt Mr John Wilson Princlpal Office-bearers Clergy.. Rev. Ivan Dinsmore Church Treasurer: Mrs Dawn Pinkerton Church Warden- Clergy: Mr Ronald Duddv Church Warden - People: Mr John Wilson Independent Examlner McFarland Arnold & Co 8 Main Street Newtownstewart Co Tyrone BT78 4AA Bankers Dan5ke Bank 5-7 Market Street Omagh Co Tyrone BT78 IBN
Ardstraw Parlsh Church Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 Thetrustees present the annual report and statements of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabllities for Ardstraw Parish Church for the year ended 31 Dember 2024. Structure, Governance and Management Goveming Document and Constltution of the Charfty Chapter111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland governs Parishes and Parochial Organisation. The Select Vestry members are the Charity Trustees Recruitment andAppointment of Selert Vestry (Trustees) All mernbers 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 posttions 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. Poy and remuneratlon The Incumbent of the Parish stipend is paid directly by the Diocese, which is in accordance with figures approved by the General Synod of the Church of Ireland together with approved office and locomotory allowan5. Oroanlsotlonal Strurture The Select Vestry is responsible for the day to day management of the parish. The select vestry consists of the member of the clerbry serving in the parish, the churchwardens, the glebe wardens and generally not more than twelve other members of the general vestry elected at the Easter Vestry. The Select Vestry is chaired by the incumbent or other member of the clergy officiating in the parish. Select Vestry mernbers 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 Rector. Special meetings may be convened at any time by the chalrperson or the churchwardens. In 2024 the Select Vestry met 5 times during the year and the average attendance was 79%. Objectlves and Actlvltle5 The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion.
Ardstraw Parlsh Church Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 qcontlnued) The principal function of Ardstraw Parish Church is to support the advancement of the Christian religion by promoting, through the work of Ardstraw 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 Christianity. As a result of attivity in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion, Ard5traw 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 Vestry of Ardstraw Parish Church. Achlevements. Performance & Public Benefft The Parish of Ardstraw exists for the purpose of the advancement of the Christian religion in the Newtownstewart area. To implement this purpose. we provide many services to our local community. The main functlon of the Parish is to provide opportunities for parishioners and other members of the community to worship God, Sunday by Sunday. To this end, the Parish provides regular Sunday morning worship service each Sunday at 11.00am. This enables members of the community to partake In the sacrament of Holy Communion which is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month, and to be taught from the Bible every Sunday. Of course, our worship is open to anyone who wishes to come. from all backgrounds and all faiths or none. In recent times we have welcomed not only people from a Christian background, but also those of other faiths including Baha'i, Buddhist and those who have no belief at all. We are, of course, welcomin8 to those of all races, genders and orientations. In practice the vast majority of our worshippers are from a Church of Ireland background, but our Church welcomes all to the Lord's Table in the sacrament of Holy Communion. On other Sundays the main service is "Morning Prayerf which 15 a more simplified 5ervlce of readings, hymns and prayers. Pastoral care is provided by the Rector, assisted by the parishioners. This includes home vlslts, hospital visits, counselling where needed. and a listening ear where someone just needs to talk. Parishioners and others are regularly remembered in prayer. Pastoral care is provided at times of difficulty e.g. bereavement and at times of celebration e.8. a marriage or baptism. Our Church has an open, welcoming non-judgementaS attitude to baptism in that we welcome all who come to be baptised and refrain from attaching condition5 to their participation in the sacrament, as some Churches do. There is a Confirmation class, which is held on Thursday evenings. Up to 15 young peopSe attend this group aimed at outreach to teenagers and young people in order to share the faith with them and encourage them in this important stage of their life. The Motherf5 Union is an outreach group comprised of the ladies of the Church {although it is open to men also). In practice our branch in common with most branches has an entirely female membership. As well as supporting the families of the parish, the Mother5, Union supports the wider community in various ways. Members knit Yrauma Teddies" for use when children are admitted to hospital. A child is given one of the teddies and this can be a comfort to a scared and ill or injured child in the strange and intimidating environment of a hospital ward.
Ardstraw Parish Church Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 (contlnued) Kit bags are also collected and distributed to hospitals containing emergency supplies of necessary items such as toothpaste, soap, etc. These are given to people who have been admitted to hospital suddenly and do not have such items with them. In addition, the Mothers, Union fundraises in support of mission at home and abroad. They provide a contact centre where children of estranged parents can meet with the parent whom they no longer live with in a safe and comforting environment. Mothers, Union provides "Away from it all" breaks or days out for families whose family life is going through a difficult period. The Parlsh supports a number of orphans financially as part of the Tyrone Protestant Orphan Society. This provides "no strings attached" financial assistance for children who have lost one or both parents. Grants are usually received in August and before Christmas. The Parish operates a Charity Shop in partnership with Cancer Focus. This provides many services to the community, not least in providing a place where unwanted items can be reused and resold to the benefit of others. It provides Opportunities for people to volunteer their time and talents in the service of the wider community. It also provides a place for people to come and chat and meet other people. And not least, of course. the shop raises a substantial amount of money which supports the work of Cancer Focu5. The Parlsh is very conscious of the duty of care that we have to those who participate in our events and use our premises. We have a strict safeguarding policy in place which protects our Children's Ministry. This is regularly reviewed and training is frequently available in the Parish. The Safeguarding Policy is reviewed every three years by the Diocesan authorities to ensure that our young people can participate in all Church activities confident of the protection they deserve. In addltlon, several community groups not affiliated with the Church use the Parish Hall throughout the week. These include the Day Care Centre on Wednesdays and the local branch of the Women's Institute who meet in our building once every month. Other users include a weekly Pilates class and the Royal British Legion meet regularly. A significant number of people request access to the Parish Records each year. These are held In the Parish Office and can be accessed free of charge by appointment with the Rector. Church buildings can also be accessed at any time by appointment with the Rector or a member of the congregation.
Ardstraw Parlsh Church Trusteerf Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 (contlnued) Compllance wlth Publlc Benefft The Parish has given careful consideratlon to the Charty Commission for hlorthem Ireland's guidance on public beneflt to ensure that the actfvlties entered Into durlng the year have helped to achleve the Parish's objectives and activities. as well as providing public benefit in whatever way we can. We hope to continue to do so for many years to come. Financlal Review Total income of the Parish during the year was £66.643 (2023: £61,045) and total expenses were £70,524 {2023.' £64,555) leavln8 a deftclt of £3,881 for the year ended 31 December 2024. The Parlsh continues to be in a healthy state as at 31 December 2024 with total cash funds of £27,961. A detalled analysis of parish income and expenditure is set out on page 8 to the flnanclal statements. Going Concern The trustees have reviewed the budgets for the year ahead and are satisfled that there are adequate funds in place to ensure that the Parish can contlnue its activities and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 can be signed off as a golng concem. Statement of Trustees. Responslbllhles The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustee< Report and the statement of receipts and payment5 and statement of assets and Ilabilities in accordance wlth 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 reIpts and payments and a statement of assets and Ilabllltles for each financial year. The trustees are responsible for keeping accountlng records that are sufflcient to Show and explaln 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. Slgned on Behalf of the Trustees Rev Ivan Dlnsmore Mrs Dawn Pinkerton Date Dats IS lo
Ardstraw Parish Church Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of Ardstraw Parish Church We report on the financial statements of Ardstraw Parish Church for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise statement of financial activities, statement of assets and liabilities and the related notes. Respertlve responslbllltles of trustees and examlner As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 2008. It is our responsibllity to:. Examine the financial statements under section 65 of the Charities Act INI) 2008. Follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland undersection 65{9)Ibl of the Charities Act (Nl) 2008. State whether particular matters have come to our attention. Basls of Independent examlnefs report We have examined your charity financial statements as required under section 65 of the Charitie5 Act INII 2008 and our examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519)(b) of the Charities Act {Nl) 2008. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial ststements and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to believe.. l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charltles Act INI) 2008. 2. That the financial statements do not accord with those accounting records. 3. That the financial statements do not compty with the accounting requirements of the Charltie5 Act INI) 2008 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their f inancial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understsnding of the financial statements to be reached. Independent examlnerfs statement We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) to141 listed above and, in connection with following the directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, we have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. A lo/ & M¢Farland Arnold & Co Chartered Accountants 8 Maln Street Newtownstewart Co Tyrone BT78 4AA Chartered Accountants Dated: Q ¥ Oc.kcJ aua<
Ardstraw Parlsh Church Receipts and Payrnents Account for the year ended 31 December 2024 Unrestrithd Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds 2024 2024 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Recel ts Donations & plate collettion Proceeds from Fund Raising Events Legacie5 Bank & Deposit interest Investment income Rental of premises Grants Other Receipts Receipts from Parish Organisation's 42.302 1,381 43,182 1,381 44,252 1.393 168 543 12.585 58 226 543 12,585 164 500 5,165 1,843 7,268 460 8.234 492 8.234 492 Total Recel ts 65,705 938 66,643 61.045 ments Diocesan CostslAssessment Church Running Costs Rectory Runnin8 Costs Parish Hall Runnlng Costs Organ Refurbishment Costs Admlnistration Costs Charitsble Donations 34,596 14.230 9,457 6,399 34,596 14,230 9,457 6,399 34,173 8,406 9,910 5.585 1,000 3,418 2,063 4,962 4,962 Total Pa ments 69,644 70,524 64,555 Net reIPtS / (payments) Transfers between funds Net movement in funds 13,9391 {4311 14.3701 58 431 489 13,881} 13,5101 (3,881) 13,5101 Funds brought forward 16,042 6.639 9,161 31,842 35,352 Funds cairled forward 11,672 7.128 9.161 27.961 31,842
Ardstraw Parish Church Statement of Assets and Llabllltles as at 31 Decembw 2024 Unrestricted Funds 2024 Restricted Endowment Funds Funds 2024 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Cash Fund5 Cash Account Current Accounts Deposit Accounts Total Cash Funds 69 11,603 431 3,160 3.537 7,128 500 14,763 12.698 27,961 19,202 12,640 31,842 9.161 9,161 11.672 Investment Assets Equity Investments Other Listed Investments Investments In RC81 CIT Unit Trusts Investment Properties Total Investment Assets 21,217 21,217 20,874 21,217 21,217 20,874 Assets retalned for the Par15h's own use Church and graveyard Parlsh hall Rectory Total Assets retalned for the Parlsh's own use 1,515,133 705,921 746,358 2.967.412 1.486,873 672,305 719,021 2,878,199 On Behalf of theTrustees Rev Ivan Dlnsmore Mrs Dawn Plnkerton Date Z3 10 z£
Ardstraw Parlsh Church Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 l. Accounting politie5 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 lal 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. Ibl Statement of Assets and Uabllltles 11) Assets retalnedfor the Purlsh's own use The Parish owns the followlng premtses and the assoclated fixtures, frttings, plant and machlnery which have insurance values as follows: Church and graveyard Parish hall Rectory Main Street. Newtownstewart, Co Tyrone, BT78 4AA 55 Dublin Street, Newtownstewart. Co Tyrone, 8T78 4AQ 2 Bunderg Road. Newtownstewart. Co Tyrone. BT78 4NG 1,515,133 705,921 746,358 2.967.412 ii) Investments Fixed asset investments comprislng Investment In RCB/CIT Unlt Trusts are inltially recorded at cost and are then subsequently stated at fair value at each year end date. 10
Ardstraw Pailsh Church Notes to the financlal statsments for the year ended 31 Deomber 20Z41contlnued) 2. Reconclllation of Cash Funds Total Cash Funds at beginning of the year Receipts for the Year Payments for the Year Total Cash Funds at end of the vear 31,842 66,643 170,5241 27,961 3. Movement In Funds Atljan Incomln8 2024 Resources OutgolN8 Resources Trnns(eTs At 31 De¢ 2024 Endowrnent funds Mehaffy. Hamilton & Gurney Bequests 9.161 9,161 9.161 9,161 Restrlcted funds Sunday School Fund General Fund 6,639 58 880 431 7,128 18801 1880} 6.639 938 431 7,128 Unrestrlrted funds General Fund 16,042 16,042 65.705 65.705 169,644} 169.6441 14311 14311 11,672 11,672 Total funds 31.842 66,643 170.524} 27.961 Pur oses of Restricted Funds -sunday School Fund.. The Trustee5 have set aside funds for use bythe Sunday School.
Ard5traw Parish Church Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20Z41continued) 4. Collectlons for Third Partle5 2024 2023 Bishops, Appeal Royal British Legion CMS Tyrone Protestant Orphan Society 625 357 81 930 1,993 600 880 The above amounts have been included in Receipts for the Year under 'Donations and plate collection" and in Payment5 for the year under "Charitable donations". 5. Transactlons wlth the Trustses The parish pald expense5 of E9,457 relating to the running costs of the rectory. No trustee received any remuneratlon for being a tharity trustee. 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. 6. Governance Costs Governance costs of £540 were incurred during the year which relates to fees paid to the Independent Examiner. Governance costs are included within Administration costs in the Receipts and Payments Accounts. 12