Charities Number: 104766
Edenderry Parish Church
Trustees’ Annual Report
Statement of Receipts and Payments Statement of Assets and Liabilities
For the year ended 31 December 2022
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Edenderry Parish Church
Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022
Contents
Objectives and Activities .................................................................................................................... 4 The Activities of the Charity ............................................................................................................... 4 Pastoral Care ..................................................................................................................................... 4 The Achievements of the Charity ....................................................................................................... 5 Financial Review ................................................................................................................................ 6 Recruitment and Appointment of Select Vestry ................................................................................. 6 Organisational Structure .................................................................................................................... 6 Compliance with Public Benefits ........................................................................................................ 6 Statement of Trustee’s Responsibilities ............................................................................................. 6 Independent Examiner’s Report…………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Statement of Receipts and Payments………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 Statement of Assets and Liabilities………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10 Notes to the Financial Statement……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11
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Edenderry Parish Church
Charity Details
Charity Number: 104766
Charity Address: Crevenagh Road, Omagh
Trustees
Canon Robert Clarke (Rector) Mrs Elaine McKeag Mr Shane Rolston Mrs Audrey Dempsey Mr Niall McKelvey Mr Lee Price Mr Adrian Pollock Mrs Eleanor Connor Mrs Iris Moffitt – Scott Mrs Ann Orr Mr Roy Graham Mr Philip Clarke Mrs Kay Clarke Mr Alistair Orr Mrs Sonya McKelvey Mr Edwin Heatherington Mrs Evelyne Heatherington
Commented [LK1]: Sonya McKelvey, Evelyne Heatherington and Lee Price to be added as per Charity Commission records, remove Twyla Moffitt,
Office Bearers during the year
Rector: Canon R W Clarke Hon. Secretary: Mr Adrian Pollock Hon. Treasurer: Mrs Sonya McKelvey Rector’s Churchwarden: Mr Lee Price People’s Churchwarden: Mr Roy Graham Sunday School Superintendent: Mrs Kay Clarke
Independent Examiner
Leonard Knox FCA
Bankers
Bank of Ireland 25 Campsie Road Omagh BT79 0AE
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Trustees’ Annual Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2022
The trustees present their annual report and statements of receipts and payments and assets and liabilities for Edenderry Parish Church for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Objectives and Activities
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion through holding regular worship and communicating with and caring for parishioners and others in the community.
The principal function of Edenderry Parish Church is to support the advancement of the Christian religion by promoting, through the work of the parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The spiritual life of the Church is defined by the Holy Bible and a classical Anglican ethos as set out in the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion. The Bible is central to the work at all levels in the parish. 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 activity in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion, Edenderry Parish Church has custody of property and of records, materials and artefacts of significance to the cultural and religious heritage, maintenance of which is undertaken by the Select Vestry of the parish.
The Activities of the Charity
At the heart of Edenderry Parish Church is a passionate desire to glorify God and to demonstrate His love. Our varied services such as Morning Prayer, Holy Communion, Lenten and Harvest services provide opportunities for everyone to engage in worship and prayer. In addition, a number of organisations such as Mothers’ Union provide opportunities to engage with each other and to be built up in a practical Christian way. The parish bowling, badminton and youth clubs provide a social setting for people of all ages and interests.
Pastoral Care
We recognise that there are issues in our parish which stem from sickness, bereavement, the elderly, the housebound, as well as those receiving medical treatment, care in hospital and local nursing homes, and we are committed to helping these people in need with empathy, love and compassion. We also actively seek to reach out into our community through a range of caring and educating programmes for young people. These include Sunday School and Confirmation classes.
Missions and Evangelism
Helping those in need is a demonstration of our faith. Mission also extends beyond Ireland, and donations from Edenderry Parish help to support different missionary societies abroad such as Bishops’ Appeal.
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The Achievements of the Charity
Central to the work at all levels in the parish is the teaching of God’s Word to bring parishioners into a deeper knowledge and understanding of Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour so that they are thoroughly equipped and discipled to reach out into the community beyond the parish. We strive to inspire all parishioners to transform the local community and to build a Christ-centred congregation which will be a witness for Jesus Christ and to work for the advancement of His Kingdom.
The direct benefit of participation in church life includes the enjoyment of public worship, and the giving and the receiving of pastoral ministry, improved understanding of the Bible and extended values relating to civic engagement. Also important is the building of community cohesion which will promote a bridging between diverse groups as well as improved educational outcomes through the church’s ministry of teaching.
Church services during 2022 were all back to normal after the Covid pandemic.
The expression of the precepts of the Christian religion through engagement with the general public, and in particular with the disadvantaged, the sick, the elderly and the young is a public benefit. This can be measured and evidenced through regular visitation, increased social integration and pastoral care delivered at the point of need.
Overall, the beneficiaries of Edenderry Parish Church are the general public and the public valuation of the benefits can be evidenced through attendance at public worship, participation in church governance and the willingness to support the continuing witness of the church through contributions.
The wider benefits to the public are both the availability of a place for worshipping in the course of Christian outreach and also the facilitation of baptisms, weddings and funerals. Any private benefit arising out of the fulfilment of our Christian ministry or to lay staff is essential to the fulfilment for the purpose of religion. No trustee receives remuneration, reward or other private benefit for carrying out their trustee responsibilities.
Moreover, the direct benefits flowing from the purpose of the church includes the provision of archive records, the public enjoyment of historic buildings and artefacts such as church plate, furnishings and materials as an overall improved appreciation of a longstanding Christian heritage. This is demonstrated through the ongoing provision of access to records and the use made of these records in, for example, research and genealogy, property and artefacts, and the subsequent requests for access and use of our materials by the wider society.
To mitigate against harm, the trustees ensure adequate health and safety measures are in place at Edenderry Parish Church. Also, child protection checks and retraining are in place for those involved in children’s and youth work.
No private benefit is received from trustees fulfilling their responsibilities in respect of buildings, artefacts or records. In the course of conservation and to make records accessible to the public, no professional staff are engaged for the fulfilment of the purpose. The beneficiaries are solely the general public.
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Financial Review
Parish income and expenditure remained at similar levels to previous years with no major exceptional items of expenditure recorded during the financial year. Total reserves, excluding heritage assets, of £86,691 (2021 £78,929) in the form of bank balances and investments remain satisfactory.
Recruitment and Appointment of Select Vestry
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 the General Vestry meeting. The Select Vestry will hold their positions for a period of one year. The Select Vestry members may be re-elected annually and there is no limit on the number of terms which may be served.
Organisational Structure
The Select Vestry is responsible for the day to day management of the parish. The Select Vestry consists of the clergy serving in the parish, the church wardens, the glebe wardens and generally not more than 12 other members of the General Vestry elected at the General Vestry. The Select Vestry is chaired by the Rector. 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 be applied. Trustees are elected by the Select Vestry.
Compliance with Public Benefits
The parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland’s guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities entered into during the year have helped to achieve the parish’s objectives and activities, as well as providing public benefit.
Statement of Trustee’s Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the statement of receipts and payments and statement of assets and liabilities in accordance with 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 receipts 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 fraud and other irregularities.
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This report was approved by the trustees and signed on its behalf by:
------------------------------------------------- Canon R W Clarke (Rector) ------------------------------------------------- Sonya McKelvey (Hon. Treasurer) Date: 26/09/2023
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Edenderry Parish Church
I report on the accounts of Edenderry Parish Church for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages 9 to 12.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
I have examined the Church 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 Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the Church and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items 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:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
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That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
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That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Name: Leonard Knox
Relevant professional qualification: Chartered Accountant Address: 4 Crevenagh View, Omagh Date: 26 September 2023
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