ST. AUGUSTINE'S.CHURCH TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT STATE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS & ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 CHARITY NUMBER.. NIC104B59
ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH CONTENTS Page Charity information Truslees Report Independent examiners report Receipts and payments account Statement of Assets and Liabilities Notes to the accounts 8-10
ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH CHARITY. INFORMATION Charity reglstratlon number NIC104859 Trustees Rev Nigel Cairns Deirdre Amor Robert Amor Julie Bell Drew White Noel Glenn .Chloe Guthrle Maureen Neely Robert Lynch Elma Taylor Ivan Taylor RichaKd Montgomery Alan Neely George Patterson Hazel Philson David Ferguson Alywn Robinson Sandra Mcconnoll ,Gor,don Mccrabbe (Fesigned 24th March 2023) (resigned 25th Apnl 2023) (appointed 251h Aprll 2023) (appointed 251h April 2023) Prlnclpal Offlce Bearers Clergy.. Rev Nigel Cairns Treasurer.. Drew White Secretary., DeSrdre Amor People's Churchwardefi: Maureen Neely Rectorfs Churchwarden.. Chloe Gulhrie People's Glebewarden,. George Patterson Rector's Glebewarden.. Robert Lynch, Address St Augustine's Church 8 Palace Street Londonderry BT48 6PS St Augustine's Rectory 25 Dunnwood Park Londonderry BT47 2NN Independent Examlners Moore INI) LLP 21123 Clarendon Slreet Londonderry BT48 7EP Bankers Bank of Ireland 27 Culmore Road Londonderry BT48 8JB
ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Charity Trustees present the annual report and statements of ReiptS and Paymenls and Assets and Liabilities for St Augustine's Church Londonderry, for the year ended 31 December 2023. Objectives and Activities The charitable purpose of Ihe Church .of Ireland is Ihe advanoement of r,eligion. The principal function ,of St Augustine's Church Londonderry is to support the advancement of the Christian ,religion by promoting, through the work of St Augustine's Church Londonderry the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic. social and ecLSmenical. 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, St Augustine's Church Londonderry has custody of property and of records, material and artefacts of significance to the cultural and religious heritage and maintenance of which is undertaken by the select vestry of St Augustine's Church Londonderry. Achlevements, Performance and Publlc Beneflt St Augustine's Church Londonderry is on the historic walls of the city. The church is a heritage venue and is open to visitors on a seasonal basis, and in pre-covid yeais circa 28,500 vlsitor5 per year were welcomed. The church is also a member of the Heritage Venues 'Group for the city and works collaborativety with other heritage groups to provide dlverse and cross communlty visitor experiences which supports the strategic direction of DCSDC for increasing footfall to the cily. As a church we provide twice weekly services of divine worship, which during the month will include service5 of Holy Communion, Mornlng Prayer, and All Age Worship. We provlde for rites of passage - baptisms, weddings, funerals - and provide pastoral support which includes hospital visitalion, and home visitation by the rector. The café ministry provides a valuable conduit for receiving prayer requests from the wlder community at Jarge and from lourists. Tourists can also make prayer requests if they visit the church. For our children we run a weekly Kidz Klub (Sunday School). Other regular activities are Bible Study, Prayer Meeting, LEAH (lunching for the elderly and housebound) and the St Augustine's Youth (s,fAY). Fund raising through catering events, concerts and a monthly market have continued to be an important way of supplementing our income, together with modest rental income from one church property. Our Chlld Protecllon Pollcy Is In accordance wlth Safeguardlng Trust pollcles of the Church of Ireland. Flnancial Review The Charity Trustees consider the financial results for the year lo 31 DeGember 2023 and the financial position at that date to be satisfactory. Thls year. there was a conlinued emphasls on Important remedial work, as well as bringing a team of trustees together to review and plan for the ongoing maintenance of the church properties in the longer term and in a more systematic way. Following substantial work to the grounds adjoinlng the premises of St Augustine's, and it there has been the added benefit of improved asS to the buildings. St Augustine's Church was pleased to partner Art Arcadia, Opera Hibernia and Music Capital during the year. Reserves policy The Trustees believe that unrestricted funds that have not been designated for a specific use should be malntalned at 8 level at least equFvalenl to belween three and six months expenditure. Maintaining Reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in income, they will be able to continue the Parish's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of Reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Designated Funds The Trustees have set aside funds within unrestricted funds in a designated fund in the amount of £70,630 at the year-end towards the upkeep of Church properties. Going Concern The Charity Trustees have reviewed the budgets for the year ahead and are satisfied that there are adequate funds in place to ensure Ihat the Parish can continue its activities and the financial statements for Ihe year ended 31 December 2023 can be signed off as a going concern. structure, Governance and Management Governing Document and Constitution of the Charity Chapter111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland govern6 parishes and P'arochial Organisations. The Select Vestry members are the Charity Trustees. Recrultment and Appolntment of Trustees All members of the Church of Ireland who are over the age of 18 and have been accustomed members of the congregation for at least three months. may register as member* 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 meeting. Thè 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 on the number of term5 which may be served. Pay and remuneratlon of Charity Trustees The Incumbent of the Parish, Rev'd NSgel Cairns, acts as Chairperson and is paid by via the Diocesan Assessment with is levied on Ihe Parish. No other Charity Trustees receive any remuneratlon from St Augustine's Church Londonderry. Organisatlonal Structure The Select Vestry is responsible for the day to, day manogement of the parish. The Select Vestry consists of the member of the clergy serving in the parish (the incumbent), the church wardens, the glebe wardens and generally not more than iwelve members of the general vestry elected at a. General Vestry Meeting The Select Vestry meets at times fixed by the members or by the diocesan synod. Special meetings may be convened at any time by the chairperson or Ihe churchwardens. Statement of Trustees, Responslbility Charity law rèquires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which show a Irue and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and ils financial activities for thal period. In preparing those financial'statement8, the trustees are required lo: Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently., Make judgments and estimates thal are reasonable and prudent; State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed. subject to any departures.disc1osed and explained in the financial statements. and Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is appropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operational exislence. The Trustees are res onsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accLfracy at any time he financial pos11ion of the Church and enable them to ensure that the financial statemenls comply with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irre9ularities. The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees Re¥ Nig Trust,ee Date: /6/04/2014 Cairns
ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH We report on the accounts of St Augustine's Church for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 5 to 10. Respectlve responslbllitles of charity trustees and examlner As the ,charity's trustees you ar,e responsible for the preparation 4)f the accounts in accordance with the Charities Acl (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is our responsibility to.. Examine the accounls under section 65 of the Charities Act Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 6519)Ibl of the Charities Act stste whether parlicLtlar matters have come to our attention. Basls of Independent examlner's report We have examined youff chaTlty accounts as requiffed undeF section 65 of the Charitie5 Act and ouf 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 Charltles Act. Our examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those record5. It also included Gonsideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the account5, and seeking expFanations from you as charity trLkslees concerning any such matters. Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention glvlng us cause to belleve.. 1. That accounting records were not kept in acBordance with section 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do nol accord with those accounting records 3. That Ihe accounts do.not conwly with the acBuunting,requirements of the Charilies Act 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understandino of the accounts to be reached. Independent examlner's statement We have completed our examination and have no concems in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in conneclSon wilh followlng the Oirectlons of the Charity Commisslon for Northern Ireland, we have found no matters that require drawlng to your attention. Moore (Nl) LLP Chartered Accountants ate: /6/04/2014 21123 Clarendon Slreet Derry - Londonderry BT48 7EP
ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2023 Total 2022 RECEIPTS Envelo e Scheme and Covenant Subscri Envelopes Collections (Loose Plate) tion5 61,421 3,908 51,421 3,908 46,270 3,047 'Other'ln¢ome Legacy Bequeathed Interest In. Memoriam Derry City & Strabane Distrlct CoLrncll- Heritage, Animation & Visitors Fund (Promotions) Representative Church Body Covid Grant Special events Bishop's Appeal Property Hire (Church & Halls) Rental inoome- Gottage Rental income- Art Room Other Collections Donations from Church Visitors Donations (General) Donalion5 (Fabric Fund) Vintage Fair Café VAT refund Diocese COVID support National Lottery COVID recovery support Energy Support Grants 100,000 3,420 5,625 17,868 3,572 1,615 3.572 1,615 17,242 17,242 1,510 3.158 1,115 5,631 5,000 1,500 1,015 1.015 440 3,650 3,300 3,600 402 440 3,650 3,300 3.600 402 2.787 4,,656 14,760 4,,697 43,834 1.955 3,308 1,'000 43,834 1,955 3.308 11,829 2.954 2,000 2,535 2,000 2,535 1,800 1,800 Total Receipts 130.812 20,482 151,294 233,400
ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Unrestricted Funds Restrictèd Funds Total 2023 Total 2022 PAYMENTS Diocesan Levy Staffing Costs {Clericall Staffing Cosls Office AHowallce 66,761 390 6,353 66,761 390 6,353 55,124 215 5,875 884 airs Church Church Halls Rectory Cottage nd Renovations 7,841 17,591 4,874 75 14,792 22.633 17,591 4,874 75 23,563 5,746 834 ht Heat and Power ChurchJH211slRectory 9,456 .2,2D6 11,662 11.953 nt Rates and Insurances Promotions Kidz Klub Miscellaneous Expenses Bank Fees Telephones Charity Donation Blg Tea Party Amazing Grace 4,658 4,658 13.476 339 6,039 198 1,814 940 2,360 1,000 6,299 17.418 132 3,761 114 772 1.115 13,476 339 5,039 198 1,814 500 1,000 440 2,360 1,000 Total Payments 125.889 35,274 t61,f63 t33,805 Net of receiptsl(payments) 4,923 114,792) {9,869) 99.595 Transfers between funds Cash funds brought forward at 1 January 2023 187,751 14,792 202,543 102,948 Cash funds carrled fonvard at 31 Dec8mb8r 2023 192,674 192,674 202,543 On behalf of the Trustees Rev gel Cairns Trustee Drew Trustee hite Date: /6/04/20L¥
ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 UnrestrlGted F.unds R8Strlcted Funds Total .2Q23 Total .2022 Cash Funds Current Account Interest Bearing Current Account Children and Youlh Account Cash on hand Total Cash Funds 120.732 70,630 812 500 192,674 120,732 70,630 812 500 192,674 184,931 16,800 812 202,543 Investment Assets Investment Properties Total Investment Assets 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 BO,000 Assets retalned for the Parlsh's own use .Rectories Shed Total Assets Fetsined for the P.arish:s,own use 245,OQQ 1,850 246,850 245.000 1,850 246,850 245.000 2,220 247320 Gross Assets 519,524 519,524 529,763 Total Current Llabllities Net Assets 519,524 519,524 529,T63 On behalf of the Trustees Rev Nigel Cairns Trustee Drew Whlte Trustee Date: /6/04/20L¥
ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 ACCOtIng, poli¢ies Sgt out below ar8 the principal accounting policies which have been adopted in the compilation of the Reoeipts and Payments Aoaount and the Statement,of Assets and Liabilities. (a) Receipts and Payment Account All items of income and expenditure included within the Receipts and Payments Account have been accounted for on a cash Iecdpts basls. (b) Statement of Assets and Liabilities Assets retained for Parish's own use, Th& assets of the Parish, retained for its own use Comprise: Church building and Graveyard Parish Centre Rectory The Church building and Graveyard are deemed to be Heritage assets as defined by the Charities SORP {FRS 102). These Heritage assets are not included in the statement,of assets and liabilities as information on Ihe cost or valuation is not available and such information cannot be obtained al a cost commensurate with the benefit to the users of the accounls and to the Parish. The Parish Centre is nol included in the statement of assets and liabilities as no reliable records of the cost of the assel are avaflab1e and the vaiualion approach for such a bufiding laGks sufficient re1iabilily. The Rectory at 25 Dunnwood Park, Derry-Londonderry, BT47 2NN, is recognised at the cost of acquisition, No depreciation has been provided for as the current estimated residual value is not less than, its carrying value and the remaining usefiJl life currently exceeds 50 years. {11) Investments Fixed asset investments comprising investmenl properties are initially recorded at cost and are then subsequently stated at fair value at eaGh year end date. Reoonclllatlon ol Cash Funds Total Cash Fund5 at Beginning of the Year Recejpts far the Yea 'Payments for the Year Total Cash Funds at the end of the Year 202,543 151,294 1161,163) 192,674
ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Movement in Funds Al 31 December 2023 At 1 January .2023 .Incoming Resourc85 Outgoing Resources Tr.an5fers Restrlcted Funds Heritage Animation and Visitors Servicing ProrJramme Fund Energy Support Grants Defibrillator Bishop's Appeal Fabric Fund donations Total Restricted Funds 17,242 117,242) 1,800 1,000 440 {1,800y (1,000) 14401 (14,792) (35,274) 14,792 14,792 20,482 Unrestricted Funds General Fund Fabric Fund Total Unre5trlcted Funds 18T.751 86,'978 43,834 86,978 (95,885) (30.004) (125,889) (56,800) 56.800 122,044 70,630 192,674 187,751 Total Funds 202,543 151,294 (161,163) 192,674 3eof stricted Funds Heritage Animation and Visltors SeNlcing Programme Fund: Thls represents grant funding received from Derry City and Strabane District Council spent on promotional events and activlties and heat & light. Energy Support Grants.. UK Government contiibutlDn, towards energy bills incltsded, within heat and light costs. Defibrillator:,donations reoeived towards the purchase of a.defibrillalor. Bishop's Appeal: donations ,receiyed for specific purposes to be .donated to .other charitable organisations. Fabric Fund: donations received towards upkeep of Church properties, Pur ose of Unrestricted Funds General Fund: This is for the day to, day running of the Parish, Fabric Fund.. This is funds designated by the Vestry towards the upkeep of Church properties.
ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH NOTE8 TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 TraYv3actions with the Trustees No trustee received anyremuneration or reimbursem8nt of expenses during the y8ar. No trustee or a person related to a trust&e had any personal interest in any contracl or transaction entered into by the charity during the year. 10