Termoneeny Parish
Church of Ireland
Trustees, Annual Report and Statement of Receipts and Payments,
Including Assets and Llabilities
For the year ended 31st December 2023
Charities Number: NIC 104697

Termoneeny Parish (Church of Ireland)
Annual report and financlal statements for the year ended 31st December 2023
Contents
Pages
References and administrative details of the Charity
Trustees, report
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
Receipts and payments account
9-12
Statement of asset5 and liabilities
13-14
Notes to the financial statements
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Termoneeny Parish (Church of Ireland)
References and administrative details
Charity Name:
Termoneeny Parish {Church of Ireland}
Charity Registration Number:
NIC 104697
Contact Addre55:
25 Dromore Road, Desertmartin, Ma8herafelt, BT45 5JZ
Trustees
Mr Rob Moore
Dr Mark Hawe
Mr Reece Klewchuk
Mr Harold Leacock
Mr Gilbert Lennox (Treasurer)
Mr Alan Arrell
Mrs Ann Kelso
Mr Keith Morrow
Mr Kennedy Smyth
Mr Trevor Hamilton
Mr Wilson Morrow
Mr Stanley Leacock (Secretary}
Rev Philip Benson (Chairperson)
Prlncipal Office-bearers
Cler8y/Chairperson: Rev Philip Benson
Treasurer: Mr Robert Lennox
Rector's Church Warden: Mr Robert Lennox
People's Church Warden: Mr Eddie Kerr
Independent Examiner
Mr Corneliu5 Logue MAAT
Aaaress: Tromaiy, quigiey"5 poini, co Donegal F93 X3A2
Telephone: 07543 047 942
Bankers
Danske Bank, Branch Business, P.0. Box 182, Donegal Square West, Belfast, BTI 6JS

Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31- December 2023
The trustees present the annual report and statements of Receipts and Payments. including Assets
and Liabilities for Termoneeny Parish (Church of Ireland) for the year ended 31st December 2023.
Objectives and Activities
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion.
The principal funttion of Termoneeny Parish is to support the advancement of the Christian religion
by promotin& through its work, the whole pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical mission of
the Church. Being open to and engaging with society as a whole and offering support for those
needing help are fundamental to the practical delivery of Christianity's benefits.
As a result of its activity in advancing the Christian reli8ion, Termoneeny Parish has custody of
property and records, materials, and artefacts of Significance to the cultural and religious heritage.
The select vestry of Termoneeny Parish maintains these.
Achlevements. Performance & Publlc Benefrt
Worshi
and Pra
er
Termoneeny Parish Church is under the incumbency of the Reverend Philip Benson and is part of a
larger group that includes Desertmartin Parish {Knockloughrim). The parish offers a wide range of
weekly public acts of worship, including Morning Prayer and the celebration of Holy Communion.
Our worship is conducted in accordance with the Church of Ireland's Book of Common Prayer, and
we also join with our sister parish for the bi-annual "Confirmation" of faith service, led by the
diocesan Bishop. We also provide for baptisms, weddings, funerals. and ongoing pastoral care.
Special 5epiices throughout the year include Christmas Carol Seniices, Lent/Holy Week Services and
Advent Services, which all provide intimate and reflective environments for worship. All are welcome
to attend our worship services.
In additlon to our regular services, some parish members cannot attend church due to sickness or
age. Rev Benson regularly visited such parishioners to celebrate Holy Communion with them,
offering pastoral care and practical support to them either in their homes or in hospital/nursing care
homes. We have also introduced live streamin& allowing those unable to attend our service5 in
person to participate from home. Thi5 15 particularly important for those who are housebound or are
unwell.
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attendance was 70. which increased at special festivals. We celebrated no baptisms or weddings and
held two funerals in our parish this year.
In addition, the parish has hosted religious services in association with local community groups such
as the Loyal and Masonic orders. including the Orange Order and the Royal Black Preceptory. Rev
Philip is also a member of the Board of Governors for Knockloughrim and Magherafelt Primary
Schools and is part of a rota for leading morning assemblies.

Additionally, in association with "Mid Ulster Clergy Together." an ecumenical group representing a
diverse range of Christian denominations Within the Mid Ulster council area, we have participated in
community-wide acts of worship and supported the Magherafelt Food Bank Christmas appeal.
Termoneeny Parish has engaged in "Safe Church- trainin8 and is a reglstered Safe Place" to support
those in our community suffering from domestic violence.
Sunda
School & Mess
Church
Our parish has a well-established Sunday School, open to all children of preschool/primary school
age. We also hold regular Messy Church-style events throughout the year. which are open to the
wider community and well attended. Children and young people are an essential part of our parish.
Rev Benson has a regular children's address during our worship services, and children from the
Sunday School participate in our monthly family services.
Other Parish Activities
Other parochial groups include our Bible Study. Ladies Group, Indoor Bowling Club, and Craft and
Chatter Group. These groups draw membership from our parishioners and the wider local
community. We also hold several events over the year, including a children's Easter Egg Hunt, an
open-air service, and a Picnic and Parish Dinner.
Over the year, we have continued to develop our Parish News magazine, which is distributed to our
parishioners and freely available at the back of the churches. The magazine keeps our parishioners
informed of important matters affecting our parish and includes article5 that help develop our
knowledge and faith in Jesus.
Mission and Evan
elism
The church supports mission partners and other local charities, such as Crosslinks, Bishops, Appeal,
Tearfund, local Foodbanks, Poppy Appeal, CMSI, and the Air Ambulance.
Cross Communi
Relationshl
The Select Vestry continually works to improve relationships with other denominations, particularly
within the Roman Catholic community. Rev Benson takes an active role in the local clergy groups,
which include representatives from many of the local churches. These groups are inter-
denominational and organise joint events and shared services and represent their congregations in
the public sphere by raising their concerns about social issues. In addition, many of the activities and
Èvents we or83nised durin8 the year were supported by all sectors of the community* and everyone
was made welcome to share in our activities and our services.
Diocesan S
nod
Representatives of the parish sit on the Derry and Raphoe Diocesan Synod. providing an important
link between the parish and the wider structures of the Church of Ireland.
Public Bene
The benefits of public worship include contributing to the spiritual well-being of participants and the
reinforcement of Christian values. together with practical support to struggling local families through
Termoneeny Parish Church partner5hip5 Wjth 3peciali5t 5UPPOrt organisation5. Our Child Protection
Policy is in accordance with the Safeguarding Trust policies of the Church of Ireland. We confirm to
you we have mitigated any potential harm from the parish's activities by observing the requirements

of the Church of Ireland Safeguarding Trust policy for the protection of children and vulnerable
adults.
The Parish has carefully considered the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on
public benefit to ensure that the activities entered during the year have helped to achieve the
Parish's objectives and activities and provided public benefit.
Financial Review
The results for the year are set out on pages nine to fifteen. which the Trustees consider to be
satisfactory.
The reserves of the parish are held for the advancement of its charitable purpose, other than
restricted reserves which are held for a designated purpose.
Going Concern
The trustees have reviewed the budgets for the year ahead and are satisfied that adequate funds are
in place to ensure that the Parish can continue its activities and that the financial statements for the
year ended 31 December 2023 can be signed off as a going concern.
Structure, Governance and Mana8ement
Governlng Document and Constitution of the Charlty
Chapter111 of the Church of Ireland Constitution governs Parishes and Parochial Or8anisations. The
Select Vestry members are the Charity Trustees.
Recrultment and Appolntment of Select Vestry (Trustees)
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 rneetings 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 to the number of terms that may be served.
Pay and Remuneration
The parish does not pay the rector directly. A monthly assessment is paid to the Diocese, which
comprises a stipend, locomotory allowance, employerfs national insurance and employerf5 clergy
pension contribution. No other trustee receives remuneration, reward. or other private benefit for
carrying out their trustee responsibility.
Organisational Strutture
The select vestry is responsible for the day-to-day management of the parish. The select vestry
consists of the member of the clergy serving in the parish, any curate assistant ("the curate ), the
churchwarden5. the glebe wardens and generally not more than twelve other members of the
general vestry elected at the Easter Vestry.
The select vestry 15 chaired by the incumbent or other member of the clergy officiating in the parish.
Select vestry members are responsible for making decisions on matters of general concern and
importance to the parish includin6 deGidin6 how parish funds are to be applied.

The select vestry meets at times fixed by the members or bythe diocesan synod. Special meetings
may be convened at any time by the chairperson or the churchwardens. In 2023, the Select Vestry
met nine times during the year, and the avera8e attendance was 94%.
Compliance with Public Benefit
Termoneeny Parish has carefully considered the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance
on public benefit to ensure that the attivities entered into during the year have helped to achieve
the Parish's objectives and activities and provided a public benefit.
Statement of Trustees, Resp(msibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report, the statement of receipts and
payments, and the statement of assets and liabilities in accordance with applicable laws and
regulations.
The law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland with an Income of less than £250,000 requires the
trustees to prepare a statement of receipts, payments. and assets and liabilities for each financial
year.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting record5 sufficient to show and explain Parish's
transactions and always accurately disclose Parish's assets and liabilities. They are also responsible
for safeguarding the Parish's assets and, hence. for taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect
fraud and other irregularities.
Signed on Behalf of the Trustee5
Chalrperson: Rev
hlllp Benson
Tre
urer: Mr Robert Lennox
Date:
ei
l•
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Charity Trustees of:_
The ParRsh of Termoneeny
NIC 104697
I report on the accounts of the above Trust for the year ended 3 1st December 2023, as issued on pages I
to 6 of Accounts documents issued on 0810412024.
Respeetive responsibiliti&g of ¢hArity truste￿ and examiner
As the charity's tn￿eeS you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to:
examinc 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 Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come to rny attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
I have e￿arnIn¢d 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 Northem Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of ihe Charities Acl.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of
the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual ilems 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 accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
4. Thal there is firther inforniation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
rcachcd
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters ( l ) to (4) listed above
ana, In L'onneciion wiin ft>iiowing tne L)Ireciions ol Ille cnarlLy Cumm155lun iur p4ufLnern ireiaiiu" I
have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Name:
Mr Cornelius Logue MAAT
Date 18 October 2024.
Address:
Tromaty, Quigley's Point, Co Donegal F93 X3A2
Telephone: 07543 047 942

Receipts and Payments
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Parlsh of Termoneeny (Knockloughrim)
Pericxl= 0110112023 10 3111212023
UnresM(xed Reslrthd
Endowment
2023
2022
Recelpts
Voluntary GivtThJ
Extraordlllary General Incx)m8
Investment Income
Gen8ral Parish Inwm8
Fundr8ising Events
Property Rglated IrKxJmo
Othèr Fund8 R8i8gd
34.566.25
1.928.65
36.494.
152.60
735.lY)
3.845.16
3.460.00
113.85
422.58
735.00
3,845.16
3,460.00
113.85
871A9
Total RoG•lpts
ojjo
0.00
Payménts
Repalrslupkeep
Staffing Costs
ght, Heat and P0￿r
10
DI￿85an L8vies
11
G8noral Parochial Overh88d8
12
P8rochial Mini8ty Overhead8
13
FInan￿al and Profg88ional C08ts
14
FundTrlslng Costs
15
Don0￿n$ to Ch8rld88 arKI Mlwons
16
Total P•ym•nts
{33,407.54)
1423.60)
{175.87)
{23.366.04)
(5,097.77)
{1,489.571
1830.231
(2.197.86)
{33,407.54)
1423.601
{175.871
{23,366.04}
(5,097.771
11.489.571
{830.231
(2,197.861
I1.9)4.￿)
168,892.48)
{1.gJ4.00)
(1,904.00)
(K988A8)
OA
0.00
020.WI
o.oty
Transfers
•)
(t
Exc•s8 of R•colpts ov•r P•ym•nts
123.315.62)
OA)
123,020.991

Receipts and Payments
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Parish of Tem)oneeny (Knockloughrim)
1. Voluntary Giving
2023
2022
Weekly enveloFeS
23.417.00
1,088.5)
3,800.00
3.220.
3.040.75
474.65
0.00
Standing orders
Gift days
Gtll aid tsx recovern& r8¢Jular gfi¥lng
Donation5 for specific purposes
Blsh¢)p5' Appeal annual c￿110￿10￿
0.00
803.00
128.00
2. Extraordinary General Income
2023
2022
NorFrecurriw cwff grant8
3. Invostmont Incomo
2023
2022
6.01
416.57
Bank aTrJ bulkltng sodety lrternst
4. General Parlsh Income
2023
2022
Parf8h magazine donations
Funwal donalio
2￿.00
0.00
535.rAI
5. Fundraising Events
2022
Summer Fete & Funday
3.845.16
0.00
6. Property Related Incom•
20r2
Sknule Fa￿ Pay￿￿nt
Glebe land rent
1.2tX).Ixi
2.260.00
7. Other Funds Raised
20Z3
2022
Surmlry IrKX
113.85
8. Repairslupkeep
2023
2022
{14.551ts2)
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Receipts and Payments
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Parish of Termoneeny (Knockloughrim)
2023
2022
Church I￿ht ar¥J F
Churth heatirwJ
Church broadband
Rectory repairs and mantww
Upkeep of grounds
Upkeep ol gravey&d
(21523)
(s93.￿)
(63.69)
116.539.82)
{2(K).LK)I
{1.243.88)
9. Staffing Costs
2022
Clerical
(403.60)
(20.001
10. Llght, Heat and Power
2023
2022
Water Ratss
{175.87)
11. Diocesan Levles
2023
2022
Diwesan Levy. Stsndar
(23,366.04)
12. General Parochlal Overheads
2023
2022
Rent Payatyo
Ststionery
IT sofh¥ar6
{1,5CQ.(KI)
(295.42)
{898.08)
(284.97)
(172.50)
(787.37)
11,159.43)
0.00
0.00
EquIpft￿nI- 5erviarvJ repal
In8urance5
EquIp￿n1- new
0.00
13. Parochlal Mlnlstry Overheads
20t3
{57.62)
2022
Purthase wmhip and othor ly>)k8
0.00
9IgQ
Clergy and slaff training
Support for thurch orgatNsations
Sunday Sc*KMJI
(350.CK))
(40.￿)
{479.93)
0.00
14. Financial and Professional Costs
2023
(600.CKI)
(137.23)
2022
Audit arKI accountaicy
Bank fees ar￿ cha
0.00

Receipts and Payments
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Parish of Termoneeny (Knockloughrim)
2023
2022
CCLI licen
193.00)
15. Fundraising Costs
2023
2022
FundrnL8ing rnsts
Summer Fete & Funday exFenses
{233.21 }
{1.964.651
16. Donations to Charities and Missions
2023
2022
Donations to Bithps. Appeal
Donations lo Ot￿CharlI189
Donations lo Poppy Appeal
11.303.001
{475.LKII
{126.001
0.00

Statement of Assets and Liabilities
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Parish of Termoneeny (Knockloughrim)
As of 09 March 2024
Unrestricted
nds
2023
fuTr
2022
lunds
Bank & Deposit Balances
Bank & deposlt balances broughl fopwanl
Ex¢Ms of Receipts over payffents lor the year
Transfers between fijnds
70.740.
22.09).59
92.791.49
{23.020.99)
(23,315.62)
Bank & deposit balances csnied fopwanl
47.425.28
22.345.22
69.770.50
Investment Assets
RCB Unit Trusts
5.369.81
5,369.81
5,213.32
CIT Unit Trusts
252.41
252.41
241.23
Assets Retained for Charity's
Own Use
Glebe Land
175.IM).(h)
175,000.LKI
175,000.

Bank Balan
1st January 2023 - 31" December 2023
Opening Balance
Isi January 2023
£71,241.25
Closing Balance
31st December 2023
£47.950.28
Increase/Decrease
General Account
- £23,290.97
Investment Account
(Building Fund)
£21,550.24
£21,820.22
+ £269.98
Total Bank Balances
£92,791.49
£69,770.50
- £23,020.99
Slgned on Behalf of the Trustees
Chairperson: Rev Ph
Ip Benson
Trea
rer: Mr Robert Lennox
Date:
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2023
AccountFng Poliues
Set out below are the principal accounting poliaes which have been adopted in the compilation of the Receipts and
Payments Account and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
{a)
Receipts and Payments Account
All income and expenditure items included within the Re￿Ipts and Payments Actount have been accounted for on a
cash receipts basis.
Statement of A$5ets and Uabilitles
{1) Assets retained for the Parlsh's own use
The assets of the Parish. retained for its own use, comprise:
Church Building and Graveyard
Glebe Land
The Church Building and Graveyard are deemed to be Heritage assets as defined by the Charltles SORP
IFR51021. These Herltage 355ets are not included in the statement of assets and liabilities as
information on the cost or valuation is not available, and such information cannot be obtained at a cost
commensurate with the benefit to the users of the accounts and the parish.
The Glebe Land has been valued at a value that the Select Vestry deemed to represent the value of the
land on the 3tst of December 2023.
111 Investments
Fixed-asset investments comprising investment propertles, equltles lordlnary shares), and RCBICIT Unit Trusts are
Initially recorded at cost and subsequently stated at fair value at each year'5 end date. Investments in unquoted
Investments are recorded at C05t and assessed annually for impairment.
2. Transactlons wfth the Trustees
No trustee re￿iVed any remuneratlon during the year. No trustee or a person related to a trustee had any personal
interest in any contract or transaction entered by the charlty durSng the year.
3. Governance Costs
Governance costs of £6IXI were incurred during the year, and £61X) relates to fees paid to the Independent examiner.
GovernantÈ costs are included within Administration costs in the Receipts and Payments Accounts.
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