Termoneeny Parish
Church of Ireland
Trustees, Annual Report and Statement of Receipts and Payments,
including Assets and Liabilities
For the year ended 31st December 2024
Charities Number: NIC 104697

Termoneeny Parish (Church of Ireland)
Annual report and financial ststernents for the year ended 31st De￿rnber 2024
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 assets and liabilities
13-14
Notes to the financial statements
15

Termoneeny Parish (Church of Ireland)
References and admlnlstrative details
Charity Name:
Termoneeny Parish (Church of Ireland)
Charity Registration Number:
NIC 104697
Contact Address".
25 Dromore Road. Desertmartin, Ma8herafelt. BT45 5JZ
Trustees
Alan Arrell
Ann Kelso
Ashley Stewart
Bernice Lennox
Eddie Kerr
Gilbert Lennox (Treasurer)
Harold Leacock
Karen Dempster
Keith Morrow
Ken Smyth
Mark Hawe
Mildred Leacock
Rev Philip Benson (Chairperson)
Rob Moore
Rodney Dillon
Ryan Leacock
Samuel Hawe
Stanley Leacock (Secretary)
Trevor Hamilton
Principal Offlce-bearers
Clergy/Chairperson: Rev Philip Benson
Treasurer: Gilbert Lennox
Rector's Church Warden: Gilbert Lennox
People's Church Warden: Eddie Kerr
Independent Examlner
Mrs Gemma Donaghy
15 Ballycrochan Court, Bangor, BT19 6PP
Bankers
Danske Bank, Branch Business, P.0. Box 182, Donegal Square West. Belfast, BTI 6JS

Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31st December 2024
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 2024.
Objectives and Artivities
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion.
The principal function of Termoneeny Parish is to support the advancement of the Christian religion
by promoting. through its work, the whole pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical mission of
the Church. Being open to and engaging with society, and offering support to those who need help,
are fundamental to the practical delivery of Christianity's benefrts.
As a result of its activity in advancing the Christian religion. 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 Benefit
Worshl
and Pro
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 arts 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 services throughout the year include Christmas Carol Services, Lent/Holy Week Services and
Advent Serrfices, which all provide intimate and reflective environments for worship. All are welcome
to attend our worship serrfices.
In addition to our regular services, some parish members are unable to attend church due to illness
or age. Rev Benson regularly visited such parishioners to celebrate Holy Communion with them,
offering pastoral care and practical support, either in their homes or in hospitals/nursing care
homes. We have a150 introduced live streamin& allowing those unable to attend our ser4ices in
person to participate from home. This is particularly important for those who are housebound or are
unwell.
At present, there are 76 families consisting of 158 individuals. The average weekly combined church
attendance was 72, rising during special festlvals. We celebrated one baptlsm, zero weddings and
held four funerals in our parish this year.
In addition, the parlsh has hosted religious services in association with local community groups,
including the Loyal and Masonic orders, such as 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 Clergrf 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" training and is a registered "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
broader 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
communty. We also hold several events each year. including a children's Easter Egg Hunt, an open-
air service, a parish picnic, a Summer Fete, a parish dinner, and a Festival of Poppies.
Over the years, 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 about important matters afferting our parish and includes articles that deepen 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 food banks, Poppy Appeal, CMSI, and the Air Ambulance.
Cross-communit Relationshi
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 Cler￿ groups,
including representatives from many local churches. These groups are interdenominational and
organise joint events and shared servlces. They also represent their congregations in the public
sphere by raisln8 their concerns about social issues. In addition, many of the activities and events we
organised during the year were supported by all community sectors, and everyone was made
welcome to share in our activities and services.
Dioceson S nod
Representatives of the parish sit on the Derry and Raphoe Diocesan Synod, providing an essential
link between the parish and the broader structures of the Church of Ireland.
Public Bene
it
The benefits of public worship include contributing to the spiritual well-being of participants,
reinforcing Christian values, and providing practical support to struggling local families through
Termoneeny Parish Church's partnerships with specialist support organisations. Our Child Protection
Policy is in accordance with the Safeguarding Trust policies of the Church of Ireland. We confirm that
we have mitigated any potential harm arising from the parish's attivities by complying with 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. They are satisfied that adequate fund5
are in place to ensure that the Parish can continue its activities and that the financial statements for
the year ended 31 December 2024 can be signed off as a going concern.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governlng Document and Constltution of the Chartty
Chapter111 of the Church of Ireland Constitution governs Parishes and Parochial Organisations. The
Select Vestry members are the Charity Trustees.
Recruitment and Appointment of Select Vestry rfrustees)
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 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 retain 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 they may serve.
Pay and Remuneration
The parish does not pay the rector dirertly. A monthly assessment is paid to the Diocese, which
comprises a stipend, locomotory allowance. employerfs national insurance and employerfs clergy
pension contribution. No other trustee receives remuneration, reward, or other private benefit for
carrying out their trustee responsibilitv.
Organisational Strutture
The select vestry is responsible for the day-to-day management of the parish. The Select Vestry
consist5 of the members of the clergy sepding in the parish, any curate assistant {"the curate"), 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 another 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. including deciding how parish funds are to bo applied.

The select vestry rn￿t5 at time5 fixed by the member5 or by the diocesan synod. Special meetlngs
may be convened at any time by the chalrperson or the churchwarden& In 2024, the Select Vestry
met 8 times, with an average attendance of 92%.
Compllance wlth Publlc Benefft
Termoneeny Parish has carefully considered the Charity Commission for Northern I￿land'S guldance
on public benefit to ensure that the activities entered during the year have helped to achieve the
Parish's objectives and activities and provided a public benefrt.
ststement of Tntstees, Responslbllltles
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustee< Report. the statement of receipts and
payment5. and the statement of a55ets and liabilitie5 in accordance with applicable law5 and
regulations.
The law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland with an Income of less than £250.LKX) requi￿5
trustees to prepare a statement of recelpts. payrnents, assets. and liabilities for each flnancial year.
The trustees are responsible for keepin8 accounting records sufficient to show and explain Parish's
transactions and always accurately disclose Parish's assets and liabilities. They are also responsible
for safe8uarding the Parish's assets and, hence, for taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect
fraud and other 5rre8ularities.
Sl8ned on Behalf of the Trustees
Chairperson: R
Phlllp Benson
Tre
r: Gil
Lennox
Date: 28th ortober 2025

Independent Examiners. Report to the Trustees of Termoneeny Parish (Church of
Ireland)
I report on the accounts of the above Trust for the year ended 31st December 2024, issued on
17/0412025.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and the examiner
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for preparing the accounts in accordance with the
Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to:
o Examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
o Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under
section 6519llbl of the Charities Act
State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examlnerfs report
I have examined your charity accounts as requlred 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 Northern Ireland under section 65{91(b} of the Charities Att.
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 items or
dlsclosures 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, givin8 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. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (11 to {41 listed
above, and in connectioniwith following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland, I haye found no matte
hat require drawing to your attention.
Name:
Date.. 28th October 2025
MSLO
aine Craig
Address..
69 Churchill Road, Larne, BT40 2EW

Receipts and Payments
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Prinled." 24 October 2025
Parish of Termoneeny (Knockloughrim)
Penod.. 011011202410 3111212024
Unrestricted
2024
2023
Recelpts
Voluntary Giving
Extraordinary Genet81 In(XM
Investm9nt Incom8
General Parish Income
Fundraisino Events
Proparty Related Ino)mo
Othor Fund8 Raised
41,553.28
721.(K)
42.274.Z8
36.494 90
800.IJO
422.58
735.00
3,845.16
3,460.00
113.85
45.871.49
113.39
1.380.00
21,001.01
2260.00
86.40
16.394.08
394.76
SJ8.15
1.380.(M)
21.￿1.01
2,260.00
86.40
67.509.84
Total Re￿Ipts
1.115.76
Payments
Repairslupkegp
Stsffing C0515
Llght, Heat anil Power
10
Dlocesan Levies
11
Goneral parochial ovethoads
12
Parochioj mlnSstry ¢verhead8
13
Flnancial and Profess￿41 Costs
14
Fundralslng Costs
15
Don8tlon3 to Chariti8s and Mlssic
16
Totsl Payments
114.684.60)
11,134.00)
1188.98)
{23.583.961
{5,799.491
11,743.991
1315.881
14.518.75}
114.684.601
I1.134.￿)
{188.98)
{23.583.961
{5.799.49)
{1.743.99)
1315.881
14,518.75)
(626.00}
152.595.651
133,407.541
{403.601
1175.87)
123,366.04}
15,097.77}
11.489 571
1830.231
12,197.861
{1.904.001
{68,872.48)
1626.fy)1
{626.OD)
(51.969.65)
14•1&11
pJ.ooo.
Transfers
2.200.00
(uoo.
14914.19
IZ,20D.WI
Exc•s• of R•c•lpts ov•r P•ym•nt•
12,2X43
1689.76
123,000.99)

Receipts and Payments
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F4inted: 24 OG*obw 2025
Parish of Termoneeny (Knockloughrim)
1. Voluntary Giving
2024
2023
Weekly envelop8S
Olher general donati
24.481.00
23,417.00
0.00
1,088.50
3.800.
3.220.00
3,040.75
474.65
525.00
126.00
803.00
827.50
StarKling orders
Gift days
Gift tax recovered. regular wlng
Donatlons spedflc purr0589
Bishops, 4)peal annual cdlectic
Poppy Appeal cdledlon
Bishops. rospon8e ¢*lledions
5.180.(KI
2.445.(X)
8.569.78
620.IXI
101.CM)
2. Extraordinary General Income
2024
2023
800.¢Y)
3. Investment Income
2024
2023
Dlvldents
B¥nk and tsjildlry sow IntW68t
6.10
502.05
6.01
416.57
4. General Parlsh Income
2024
2023
Parfsh maga21ne th)nations
Fees for funerals
Funer81 donab'tj
Graveyard fees
190.¢XI
200.00
1,020.IXI
1(M).00
535.00
0.00
5. Fundralslng Events
2024
2023
Sunmnèr Fet8 & Funday
Surmiw Fet8 & Funday granis
Festiv￿ of PoprAes o￿atiOnS
4.518.76
375.IJ)
16.107.25
3,84S.16
6. Proparty R•latsd Incomo
2024
2023
Single Farm Pay
Glebe land rent
1,200.¢X)
2,260.00
2,260.thJ
7. Other Funds Raised
2024
2023
Sun(try IrK
113.85

Receipts and Payments
Parish of Termoneeny (Knockloughrim)
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Print￿". 24 OLknber 2025
8. Repairslupkeep
2024
2023
Church repairs and maintenan
Churth light and tK>wer
Churth heating
Churth broadbatwj
Rectory repairs and maint8rhance
Rethy heating
BuikYirwJ repairs arKI
Upkeep of grournls
Upkeep of graveyard
I375.￿)
(183.92)
{968.C())
{378.78}
{2.198.151
(1.114.40)
(6.￿￿1.co)
(2.681.40)
1284.95)
(14,551.92}
{21523}
(593.00}
(63.69)
{16.539.82)
1200.CK))
{1.243.88}
9. Stsffing Costs
2024
2023
a￿lCa1
{1,134.￿)
1403.60}
10. Light, Heat and Power
2024
2023
Water Rates
(188.981
{175.871
11. Diocesan Levies
2024
2023
Doctesan Levy. Stsndard
{23,583.%}
(23.366.041
12. General pan)chial overhoads
21Y24
2023
R8nt Payable
Ststionery
IT software
Pholocopysng
Equipment- serw(arwJ and rep74
Insuran
Equipment- new
(2.000.001
25.￿)
{462.121
{462.85)
(90.WI
(914.151
(1.144.47)
{1.5LK>.00)
{295.42)
(898.08)
{284.97)
(172.50)
{787.37)
(1.159.43)
13. Parochial ministry overheads
2024
2023
Pur(*wse worship and other ￿￿kS
Purttfjse WIJ￿hIp CDS and software
Cther wi)E5hip related (x)&s
Clergy arKJ staff trainiThJ
Community buildÉng
SupFOrt for thurdj organi5atior
Sunday School
Parish dinner expe￿$
{57.62}
{119.(K))
{296.27)
(562.02)
{350.001
(379.00)
140.00)
(479.93}
(557.Z2)
(392.￿}

Receipts and Payments
Parish of Temioneeny (Knockloughrim)
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prtn￿. 24 October 2025
14. Financial and Professional Costs
2024
2023
Audit and ar£wntsncy
Bank fees *KI (*argo3
CCLI licenc8
1600.001
1137.23}
{93.001
{176.63)
(139.25)
15. Fundraising Costs
2024
2023
FUr￿r81￿ng c¥Jsts
Summer Fete & Funday expgnses
Poppy Festifdl Expenses
(257.23)
{1,755.42)
12.506.10)
1233.211
(1.964.651
0.00
16. Donations to Charitios and Misslons
2024
2023
1475.001
(1.303.001
1126.00)
Donalion5 to Blsfv)ps' Appeal
DOnatkH￿ to P4)py Appaal
(525.LKI)
(101.00)

Statement of Assets and Liabilities
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Printed: 26 April 2025
Parish of Termoneeny (Knockloughrim)
As of 26 April 2025
Unrestricted
furKts
2024
2023
nds
Bank & Deposit Balances
Bank & deposlt balances brwghl forward
Excess of Rer£ipts over payments for Ihe ygar
Tr8nsfers btheen funds
47.425.28
22.345.22
69.770.50
92.791.49
14.424.43
489.76
14.914.19
(23.020.991
{2.2￿.00)
59,649.71
2,200.CK)
Bank & dewslt balances carri8d forwar(I
25.034.98
84,684.69
69,770.50
Investment Assets
RCB Unlt Trusts
5.475.82
278.73
5.475.82
276.73
5,369.81
CIT Unit Trusts
252.41
Assets Retained for Charity's
Own Use
Gleba Land
175.000.
175.OCK).
175.000.¢)O

Bank Balances
I" January 2024- 318 December 2024
Openlng Balance
l°January 2024
£47,950.28
aosing Balance
31" December 2024
£60,269.71
Increase/Decrease
General Account
increase of
£12,319.43
increase of
£2,594.76
Investment Account
(Building Fund}
£21.820.22
£24.414.98
Total Bank Balance5
£69.770.50
£84.684.69
increase of
£14,914.19
Slzned on 8ehalf of the Trustees
Chalrperson:
v Phlllp Benson
rer: Gilbe
nnox
Date: 28th October 2025

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2024
Accounting Policles
Set out below are the principal accounting policies adopted in the compilation of the Receipts and Payments Account
and the Statement of A55ets and Liabilities.
(a)
Recelpts and Payments Account
All income and expenditure items Induded within the Receipts and Payments Account have been accounted for on a
cash receipts basis.
Ib)
Statement of Assets and Uabllftles
(l) Assets retalned 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 Buildln8 and Graveyard are deemed to be Heritage assets as defined by the Charitle5 SORP
IFRS1021. These Heritage assets 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 benefft 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 31st of December 2024.
li) Investments
Fixed-asset investments comprising investment properties. equities (ordinary shares), and RCB/CIT Unit Trusts are
Initially recorded at cost and subsequently stated at fair value at each year's end date. Investments in unquoted
investments are recorded at cost and assessed annually for Impairment.
2. Transartlons wlth the Trustees
No trustee received any remuneration duringthe year, and no trustee or a person related to a trustee had any personal
Interest in any contract or transaction entered by the charity during the year.
3. Governance Costs
Governance costs of £0 were incurred durin8 the year, including £0 in fees paid to the independent examiner.
Governance costs are included within Administratlon costs in the Receipts and Payments Accounts.