CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: NIC104777
CHURCH OF IRELAND
DIOCESE OF DERRY & RAPHOE
ST. LURACH'S PARISH OF MAGHERA
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022

CHURCH OF IRELAND
DIOCESE OF DERRY & RAPHOE
ST. LURACH'S PARISH OF MAGHERA
Contents
Page No
Inforniation page
TTUStee's annual report
24
Independent Examiners Report
Receipts and Payments Accounts
Statement of financial position
Notes to the Accounts

CHURCH OF IRELAND
DIOCESE OF DERRY & RAPHOE
ST. LURACH'S PARISH OF MAGHERA
Trustees
Stephen RichaTdson
Elizabeth Davison
David Montgornery
Elizabeth Montgornery
Adeleine Selfridge
Nigel Selfridge
Pearl MooTe
Alana Shiels
Stephen Drennan
Hilary McKenzie
Robert Rainey
Alistair M¢Kinley
Mervyn Hutchinson
Noel Booth
Alan Workman
Rev Jonathan BTown
Address
15 Church Street
Maghera
Co Londonde
BT46 SEA
Accountants
PFS Accountants and Auditors Ltd
Chartered Certified Accountants
122 Main Street
Dungiven
Co. L'deny
BT47 4LG
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CHURCH OF IRELAND
DIOCESE OF DERRY & RAPHOE
ST. LURACH'S PARISH OF MAGHERA
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements accounts of the charity for the year ended
31 December 2022.
Reference and gdministrative detsils
Registered Charity Name
Church of Ireland, Diocese of Derry & Raphoe,
St. Lurach's Parish of Maghera
Charity registration llumber
NIC104777
Principal office
15 Church Street
Maghera
Co Londonderry
BT46 SEA
The trustees
Stephen Richardson
Elizabeth Davison
David Montgomery
Elizabeth Montgomery
Adeleine Selfridge
Nigel Selfridge
Pearl Moore
Alana Shiels
Stephen Drennan
Hilary M¢Kenzie
Robert Rainey
Alistair M¢Kinley
Mervyn Hutchinson
Noel Booth
Alan Workn]an
Rev Jonathan Brown
Accountants
PFS Accountants and Auditors Ltd
Chartered Certified Accountants
122 Main Street
Dungiven
Co Derry
BT47 4LG
Structure. governance 2nd management
St. Lurach's Parish of Maghera is a charity managed by the tNstees.
Objectives and activities
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion.
The principal function of St Lurach's Parish of Maghera is to support the advancement of the Christian religion by promotin&
through the work of St Lura¢h's Parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic. social and ecumenical. Being
open to and engaging with society and offering support for those needing help a￿ fimdamental to the practical delivery of the
benefits of Christianity.
As a result of activity, in the pursuit of the advancement of the ChT5Stian religion, St Lurach's Parish of Maghera 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 Vesty of St Lurach'5 Parish of Magher&
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Aehievements.Performance & Public Benefit
During the year the charity had receipts of £78,866 this includes monie5 from offerings, collections, donations. grants and
inwme from investments.
To help achieve the advancement of the Christian religion and provide public benefiL the Select Vesty of St Lura¢h's,
Maghera & Killelagh, continued to share the tNth and love of Christ in our community. Our vision ststement. A family that
loves Jesus and has his heart for the world" is at the centre of all catTied out by the Parish and charity.
During the first half of 2022, we were much in the recovery stage from COVID. Importantly, childreT]'s work was focused on
continuing to enrich the lives of primary-school aged children. Although adults have suffered from isolation and loneliness
throughout the pandemic. children, with &8 yet undeveloped social and relational skills have perhaps been more greatly
irnpacted than we have realised. As such. our spiritual care and nurture for Children has been a vital ministy and public benefit
to our cornmunity. This was demonstrated and showcased in an "Easter Trail" in April. and a'children's Day" in May.
Along with thi5 attention to children, in June, multi-generational gatherings were facilitated with a"Bring-and-Share" lunch
and setting up a BBQ-stall for a community day at the Maghera Wall Garden.
Our pace quickened as we moved towards the end of the summer. At the beginning of September, we held a"24-Hour Prayer"
event. which invited members of the Parish and community to bring all their cares - spiritual, emotional, and practical - to God,
for thernselves, the Parish, and the community. All were welcome and St LuraGh's Church remained open throughout the night
to be a¢¢essible to everyone in Magherd and beyond. This preceded the launch of a community'creation Trail" in September
in the Rectory Grounds which was very well attended and proved a great success. Additionally, a hardship fund for those in
need within the Parish was also established.
Utilising the Changing seasons. Harvest w&s celebrated with a special lunch in October. And as we moved into November,
along with welcoming the Royal British Legion on Remembrance Sunday. we also held a"Remembering our Loved Ones"
s¢rviGe on the same evening. The devastation which COVID has caused meant that theff have been many bereavements during
these last three years which were not properly or nomially marked. Restrictions on funerals and the inability to gather together
at such a time of loss and grief has created and exacerbated already deep wounds. So, this community Service was for all to
share their grief together at a special service to receive comfort and strength from one another and from the LORD our God.
Children's ministy continued and increased throughout the year. From the Parish's Sunday School group climbing from I I to
19 each week, to special events held for primary-age children such as a"Festival of Light" to coincide with All Hallow's Eve.
Additionally, we hosted a children's Christmas party and enjoyed the ¢hildren telling"The Christmas Story" in St Lura¢h's in
early December. Then in later December, there was a special "Chri5tingle" Sunday focused on children and young families as
part of our spiritual outreach into the community with the love of God
Along with a return of a Parish Christma5 dinner, a special series of events and services occurred during December including
Carol Services in both churches. a very successful "Community Caro15 by Moonlight" held at the Rectory. and a"Five Lessons
and Carols" servi¢e at "Mullagh Court" sheltered housing.
In spite of the difficult last few years during the pandemic, we believe that the Parish of St Lurach's. Maghera & Killelagh has
meaningfully delivered its aims and objectives. The charity listed as "St Lurach's Parish, Maghera" has given careful
consideration to the 'Charity Commission for Nl. guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities entered into during
the year have helped to achieve the parish objectives and activities, as well as providing public benefit to the wider community.
All in all. we are pleased that our recovery from the effects and impact of COVID are palpable and we intend to carry fonvard
all the good work done and completed by the end of 2022. We look forward with anticipation and excitement to all that 2023
will hold.
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Financial review
During the year the charity made a net deficit of £4.265. This is shown on page 6 of the accounts.
The trustees, annual report was approved on 17 October 2023 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:
Rev. Jonathan Brown
Trustee
Robert Rainey
Trustee
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CHURCH OF IRELAND
DIOCESE OF DERRY & RAPHOE
ST. LURACH'S PARISH OF MAGHERA
Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of SL Lurach's Parish of Maghera
I report on the fmancial statements for year ended 31 Decernber 2022, which are set out on pages 6 to 8.
Respective Responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's twstees you are Tesponsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act
(Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedure laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
stste whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was
arried 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 exarnination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those record5. 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 stafr whether any matsrial matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act.
That the accounts do not accoTd with those accounting records.
That the accounts do not cornply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act.
That there is further inforn]ation needed for a proper Understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
I have cornpleted my examination and have no concern5 in respect of the matters (l ) to {4) listed above and. in
connection with following Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Irelan(L I have found no matters that
require drawing to your attention.
e6 A. &Jb J AJJ-.,
PFS Aecountants and Auditors Ltd
Chartered Certifled Accountants
122 Main Street
Dungiven
Co Derry
BT47 4LG
Date .
17th October 2023
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CHURCH OF IRELAND
DIOCESE OF DERRY & RAPHOE
sr. LLQIACH'S PAIUSH OF MAGHERA
STATEMENf OF RECEIYfs AND PAITrIENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Notrs
Totsl 2022
Totsl 2021
R¢¢eipts
Offerings
Miscellaneous
Building fund
Rectory Fund
Special collections & donations
R¢nted walled garden
DFC Grant
Mid Ulster District Coun¢il- Walled Garden
Covid 19 aid
Land Rent
Interest
Dividends on investments
61.700
1.635
61.700
1.635
50.984
1.530
2.157
1.952
8.149
1.952
8.149
10,593
6,670
7,935
1.126
1.510
540
190
2,064
78,866
1,126
1,510
540
190
2.064
78.866
187
4.100
84,156
Pgymettts
Rectory electricity
Rent for new Tectory
Diocesan office
Elecrricity
Electricity for church
Heating oil
Insurance
El¢ctri¢ity for Upperlands Church Hall
Organist fee & organ exp¢nses
Rector expenses
Printing & Staiionery
Visiiing rectors
Accouniancy fees
Bank fees
Telephon¢
Catering costs
Church repairs
Sound SyS*Tn upgrdde
Subscription
Upkeep & maintenance of rectory and grounds including Killelagh
Re￿Ory refurbishment
Leighton Johnston A5sociate5
Fi¢lds of life
Sunday school expenses
Sundry expenses
868
6,075
54,510
5.021
3,496
5,021
3.496
1.926
1.087
3.838
204
4.128
3,8?0
4.128
3.8?0
1.832
1.094
300
312
236
?50
2.300
514
681
1.832
1.094
300
31?
236
250
2,300
514
681
2.160
443
95
288
237
20
6,079
40,442
221
288
300
3.023
7,440
47,9?4
7.440
47,9?4
288
100
2.146
288
2,146
83.132
83.13?
12? 103
Pgyments for #s$ets
Totsl Payments
83,132
83.132
122,103
(Deficit) I Surylu$ for the year
(4 9651
14,265)
137,947)
Reconciliation 31 December 2022
C&8h at bank & in hand 30 December 2021
surplu￿ (deficiil thi5 year end
C&sh at bank & in hand 31 December 20??
144.?37
14,?65)
139,97?
144.237
14,2651
139.972
182.184
137.9471
144.?37
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CHURCH OF IRELAND
DIOCESE OF DERRY & RAPHOE
ST. LURACH'S PARISH OF MAGHEIL4
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
2022
2021
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
139,972
139,972
144.237
144.237
Net Current assets
139,972
144,237
Net assets
139,972
144.237
Funds of the charity
Unrestricted fimds
Total eharity funds
139,972
139,972
144,237
144,237
These financial statements accounts were approved by the board of trustees and authorised
for issue on 17 October 2023, and are signed on behalf of the board by:
Rev Jonathan Brown
Trustee
Robert Rainey
Trustee
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CHURCH OF IREL4ND
DIOCESE OF DERRY & RAPHOE
sr. LURACH'S PARISH OF MAGHERA
NOTES TO THE FINANCL4L STATEMENTS ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sr DECEMBER 2022
l General information
The charity is a registered charity in Northern Irel￿d and is unin¢oTporated. The addr￿5 of the principal offic¢
is 15 Church streeL Magher4 Co Londonderry, BT46 SEA
2 Statement ofcornpliat)ce
These fmaneipl statements accounts have been pr¢pared in compliance with FRS 102, Th¢ Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,, th¢ Statement of Re¢ommended Practie¢ applicable to charities prcparing
their accounts in accordan¢¢ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in th¢ UK and Republic of Irdand (FRS 102)
Iclwiti¢s SORP (FRS 1021) and th¢ Charities Act INorthern Ireland) 2008.
3 Aecounting polieie5
Basis ofpreparation
The fInancia] statements awounts have b¢¢n prepared on th¢ historical cost basis. as modified by th¢ revaluation of ￿rtain
f￿ancial aqsets and liabilities and investtnent properties measur¢d at fair value through income or exp¢ndLtt￿e
The financia] ststein¢nts ac£ounts ar¢ PTepared in st¢rling. which is th¢ functiona] CUTrenoy of the entity.
Coing coneern
Ther¢ are no material uncertainties about the clwity's ability to eontinue.
5 Taxation
St. Lurach's Parish of Magh¢ra is regist¢r¢d as a charity for tax purposes with HM Revenue and
4ccordingly 15 exempt fro]n taxatiot).
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