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
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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 De￿mber 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 allowan￿5.
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.

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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.

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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.

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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 re￿Ipts 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
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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 re￿IPtS / (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
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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.
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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.

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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.
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