Termoneeny Parish Church
References and admlni8tralive details
Charity Name:
Tetmoneeny Parish Church
Charty Reglstralion Number.
NIC 104697
Contsct Address..
The Rectory
25 Dromore Road
Dasertmartin
Co.Londonderry
BT45 5JS
Trustees
Mr Trevor Hamilton
Mr Rob Moore
Mr Stanley Lèacod(
Dr Mark Hawe
Mrs Ann Kelso
Mr Harold Leacock
Miss Melissa McNickle
Mr Wlson Morrow
Mr Ken Smyth
Mr Keith Morrow
Mrs Shirley Kavanagh
Mr Edmund Kerr
Mr Gilbert Lennox
Mr Reece Klewchuk
Mr Alan Arrell
Prlnclpal Office-bearors
Clergy: Rev Philip Benson
Church Treasurer.. Mr Gilbert Lennox
Church Warden- Clergy: Mr Gilbert Lennox
Churth Warden - People: Mr Edmund Kerr
Independent Audltor
David Lyttle + Co Ltd
15 Meeting Street
Magherafe
Co Londonde
BT45 6BN
Principle Banker8
Danske Bank
Donegal Square INest
Belfast
BT16JS

Termoneeny Parlsh Church
Trustae's Annual Report for tho yoar ended 31 December 2022
The trustees present the annual report and statements of re￿Ipts and Payments and Assets and Llabilities for
Termoneeny parish Church for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Objectives and Actlvltles
The principal functton of Termoneeny Church of Ireland Parish is to support the advancement of the Christian
religion by promotlng. through the work of Temoneeny Parish Church, the vthole mission of the Church, pastoral.
evangelistic, soaal, and ecumenral. Being open to and engaging with SOGiety as a whole and offering support
for those ne8dlng help are fundamental to the practical delNery of the benefits of Christianity.
As a result of activty in the pursurt of the advancement of the of the Christian religion, Termne8ny Church of
Ireland Parish has custody of propety and records, materials, and artefacts of significance to the Gultural and
religious herttage and rna1ntenan￿ of which is undertaken by the select vesty of the Termoneeny Church of
Ireland Parish. The expression of the precepts of the Christkqn religion through engagement with the genéral
public, and in partlcular with the disadvaniaged, the sick, the eldety and the young is a publ￿ benefft. This can
be measured and eVIden￿d through increased social integration and pastoral care delivered at the point of need.
The direct benefft of participation in Church life includes the enjoyment of public worship, and the gtving and
receiving of pastoral ministry, improved understanding of the values refating to civic engagement, community.
cohesion and providing a bridge beiween diverse groups as well as iMprov￿J educational outcomes through the
Church's ministy of teaching.
The beneficiaries are the general public, and the public valuation of the benefits can be evidenced through
attendance at public worship, partiGipation in Church govemance and willingness to support through contributions
to the continuing witness of the Church. The wider benefit to the public will outweigh any detriment arising In the
course of Chrfstian outreach. Any private benefit arising out of the fulfilnEnt of our Christian ministy or to lay
staff is essents.al to the fulfilment of the purpose of the advan￿rnent of relig￿n. No trustee receives remunerats'on,
reward or other prNate benefit for carrying out their Trustee responsibilty.
Achievements, Performance & Publlc Benefft
The parish conducts a wide range of weekly acts of public worship, as authorized in the Book of Common Prayer.
and joins with our sister parish for bi-annual Confirmatron setvices, led by the di0￿$an Bishop. In addition, the
parish has hosted and participated in religious services and events marking the various fea5t5 and celebrations
of the Christlan farth. In association with Iccal communrty groups such as the local branches of the Loyal Orders.
occasional servI￿S of worship in care homes for the elderty and monthly acts of worship through Knockloughrirn
Prlmary School moming assemblies. All are welcome to attend our worship services. As well as our regular
services. some members of our parish are unable to attend church due to sickness or age. Rev Benson regularly
visited such church members to ￿lebrate Holy Communion with them, as well as offering pastoral care and
practical support to them either in their homes or in hospitallcare home.
dttionally. In a&8ociation °Mid Ulster Clergy Togetheff an ecumen1￿1 group representing a dNerse range ol
Christian denomlnatmjns within the Mid U15ter council area. we have partbcipated in community wide acts of
worship and community events. Termoneeny Parish aLso engaged in fund raising activtties jointly with the other
local churches in l<nockloughrim village including carol singing to raise funds in support of local charities and for
the local food banks. It has also supported k)cal primary school children through the church-based Sunday school,
its representation on the school Board of Governors, hosting the school Hariest Thanksgiving celebration as well
as supporting its shared Education activittes.
Termneeny Parish has strived to build stronger social relationships the local community and with other local
churches. It has also engaged in 'Safe Church" tralning tr) support those on our community suffering from
domestic violence and through °Mid Lllster Clergy Togetherf offered support to parents of LGBTQ+ Children.
The benefits of public worship include contributing to the spiritual welkbeing of participants. the reinforc£ment of
Christlan values, together wrth practical support to struggling local families through Temion68ry Parish Church
partnerships specialist support organizations.
In terms of cross community activity. we host a ladies guild group and bNling dub which draw from the local
community as a whole.

Tennoneeny Parish Church
- Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 De¢ember 2022 (contlnued)
Vve confirm to you we have mttigated any potential harm from the parish's &tivtties by observing the requirements
of the Church of Ireland Safeguarding Trust policy for the protectton of children and vulnerable adults. No trustee
receives remuneratlon, reward, or other private benefit for carying out their trustee responsibilty.
The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland'5 guTrdance on public
benefrt to ensure that the activities entered into during the year have helped achieve the parish's objectives and.
activi¢ies. as well as providing public benefit
Flnanclal Roviow
The results for the year are set out on page 7. which the TTUStees consider to be satisfactory.
The reserrfes of the Parish are held for the advancement of its charitable purpose, other than restrict8d
reserves which are held for a designated purpose- see note 8.
Golng Concern
The trustees have revigNed the budgets for the year ahead and are satisfied that there are adequate funds in
place to ensure that the Parish can continue ts activities and the financial statements for the year ended 31
D￿rnber 2022 can te s￿ned off as a going concem.
structure, Governanco and Management
Govoming Document and constituti￿ of the Charfty
Chapter111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland govems Parishes and Parochial Organisation. The Select
Vesty members are the Charity Trustees
Recftuitment andAppolntment of Select Vesty (Trust￿$)
A][ members of the Church of Ireland, who are over the age of 18 and are either resident within the partsh or l'ive
elsewhere but have been accustomed members of the congregation for at least three months, may reglster 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 el￿[On to the Select Vesty. Meetings of the General Vesty are held at least once a year. The
Selact Vesty is elected as part of this General Vesty meeting. The Select Vestry will hold their positions for a
period of one year. Select Vesty members may be re-elected annually and there is no limit on the number of
terms which may be served.
Pay and remuneratlon
The Rector is not paid directty by the Partsh. A Monthty assessffEnt is paid to the Diocese which comprises
Stipend. Locomtory Allowan￿, Employers National Insurance and Employers Clergy Pension contributions.
Organisational Structure
The Select Vestry is responsible for the day4chday management of the parish. The Select Vestry consists of the
member of the clergy serving in the parish, any curate assistant {'the curate.), the churchwardens, the glebe
rdans and generalw not more than trwelve other members of the General Vesty elected at the General Vesty
Meeting.
The Select Vestry is chaired by the incumbent or other member of the clergy officiating in the parlsh. Select
Vestry members are responsible for making decisions on matters of general concem and importance to the parish
including deciding how parish funds are to be applied.
The Se16Ct Vestry rrEets at tiffÉs fixed by the members or by the diocesan synod. Special meetings may be
convened at any time by the chairperson or the churthwardens. In 2022 the Select Vesty met 7 times during the
year and the average attendance was 85%.

Tennoneeny Parish Church
. Tru8toes' Annual Report for the year onded 31 December 2022 (contlnued)
C¢xnpliance with Public Benefft
The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charty Commission for Northem Ireland's guidance on public
benefit to ensure that the actives entered into during the year have helped to achieve the Parlsh's objectives and
activities, as wdl as providing public benefiL
statement of Trustees. Responslbllltles
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the statement of re￿Ipts and payments and
statement of assets and liabilities in accordan￿ with applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charltres in Northem 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 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 traud and other i￿egUlaritieS
Slgned on Behalf ol the Trustees
Rev Philip Ben
Trustee
Mr Stanley Leacock
Truslee
Date:
30/0*12oL3