St. Peter's Derry Church of Ireland
Trustees, Annual Report and Statement of Receipts and Payments
and Assets and Liabilities
For the year ended 31 December 2023
Charities Number: NIC104863

St. Peter's Derry Church of Ireland
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
Contents
References and Administrative Details of the Charity
P3
Trustees, Report
P4-5
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees
P6
Receipts and Payments Account
P7
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
P8
Notes to the Financial Statements
P9-10

SL Peterfs Derry Church of Ireland
References and Administrative Details
Charity Name:
St. Peterfs Derry Church of Ireland
Charity Registration Number:
NIC104863
Contact Address:
Parish Administrator
clo The Rector
The Rectory
1 B Heathfield,
Londonderry, BT48 8JD
Trustees
Ven. Robert Miller
Janice Quigley
Ellesmere Jarvis
Albert Brown
Avril Brown
Pamela Mcconnell
Howard Mcconnell
Brian Seaton
Ruth Kenwell
Anne Roulston
Eileen Mc Farland
Princlpal Office-Bearers
Clergy:
Church Treasurer..
Church Warden - Clergy..
Church Warden - People..
Ven. Robert Miller
Brian Seaton
Albert Brown
Howard Mc Connell
Independent Examlner
14. Cherry Drive, Eglinton, Co. Londonderry
Irwin Thompson:
Bankers
Ulster Bank Limited, Da Vinci Complex, Culmore Road. Londonderry. BT48 8JB

Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023
The Trustees present the Annual Report and Statements of Receipts and Payments and Assets and
Liabilities for St. Peter's Derry Church of Ireland for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Objectives and Activities
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion.
The principal function of St. Peter's Derry Church of Ireland is the advancement of the Christian religion by
promoting, through the work of St. Peter's Derry Church of Ireland the whole mission of the Church..
pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. 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 advancement of the Christian religion, St. Peter's Derry Church of
Ireland 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 Vestry of St. Peter's Derry Church
of Ireland.
Achievements, Performance & Public Benefits
St. Peter's Derry Church of Ireland has weekly seNices on Sunday mornings, and also hold special
services. This offers an environment of worship and prayer for the local community. Pastoral care is
provided for parishioners and those in the wider community. The church is also engaged in mission in the
local community and in the wider society.
A range of other activities is provided by St. Peter's Derry Church of Ireland either by the church directly or
through various church organisations, e.g. Choir, Sunday School, Mothers, Union, Thursday Luncheon
Club, Badminton, Bowls.
There is an effective inter-church co-operation within the local community, including involvement with the
Londonderry Churches Trust, the local Clergy, and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
The activities outlined above demonstrate how St. Peterfs Derry Church of Ireland continues to implement
its charitable purposes (i.e. the advancement of religion) and meets the public Benefit requirement. Benefits
to members of the public include contributing to spiritual well-being of participants and the reinforcement of
Christian values.
St. Peter's Derry Church of Ireland has mitigated any potential harm from the activities through the
implementation of the Church of Ireland Safeguarding Trust Policy, regarding children,. Adult Safeguarding,
and Dignity in Church Life Policies.
Financial Review
The Parish income for the year 2023 is £39,145 (2022 £37,726.13) with outgoings of £46,581 (2022
£47,917) resulting in a deficit of £7,436. The main source of income is from free will offerings and gift-aid
laims.
The bank balance at 31 December was £9.518.
The Trustee's policy on holding reserves is to hold a level of unrestricted funding to meet at least one
yearfs running costs.
Going Concern
The Trustees have reviewed the Budgets for the year ahead and are satisfied that there adequate funds in
place to ensure that the parish can continue its activities. and the financial statements for the 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 governs Parishes and Parochial Organisation. The
Select Vestry members are the Charity Trustees.
Recruitment and Appointment 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 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 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 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 member of the clergy serving in the parish, any curate assistant ("the curate"), the church wardens,
the glebe wardens and generally not more than twelve other members of the general vestry elected at the
General 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 be applied.
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 the church wardens. In 2023 the Select Vestry met three
times during the year.
Compliance with Public Benefit
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 Trustees, 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 regu5ations.
The law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland with income of less than £250,000 requires the Trustees
to prepare a Statement of Re￿iptS 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.
Signed on Behalf of the Trustees
Ven Robert Miller (Rector)
Date..
Brian Seaton (Hon Treasurer)
Date..

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of St Peter's Church
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 7 to 8
Respective responsibilitie5 of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the account5 in accordance with the Charitie5 Act (Northern
Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to-
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions 8iven by the Commission under section 6519}Ibl of the
Charities Act
state 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 carried out in
accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65191{bl of the
Charities Act.
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 disclosures in the accounts, and
seeking explanation5 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..
That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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 matters11} to {41 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.
Signed:
Name: Mr Irwin Thompson
Address: 14 Cherry,Drive, Eglinton, BT47 WS

LONDONDERRYST PETER'S CHURCHIDERRYICHURCH OF IREALND
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
2022
Note
Receipts
Donations & Plate Collections
Bank Interest
Parish Centre Income
Other Receipts
30,905
1,585
5,955
700
30,905
1,585
5,955
700
28,144
1,531
5,884
607
Total Receipts
39,145
39,145
36,166
Payments
Wages & Salaries
Diocesan Costs
Church Running Costs
Glebe Costs
Parish Centre Costs
Administration Costs
Sundries
4,266
19,890
5,805
3,250
8,930
4,360
80
4,266
19,890
5,805
3,250
8,930
4,360
80
4,592
16,844
12,707
3,107
4,821
5,506
340
Total Payments
46,581
46,581
47,917
By Balance 4Deficit)ISurplus
On behalf of the Trustees
Trustee I
Trustee 2 $1

LONDONDERRYIST PETER'S CHURCHIDERRYICHURCH OF IRELAND
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
ASSETS
Assets Retained for the Parish's own use
2023
2022
Buildin
Church Hall
Rectory
614,000
140,000
754,000
614,000
140,000
754,000
Cash Funds
Total
Funds
2023
Unrestricted
Funds 2023
Restricted
Funds 2023
Total Funds
2022
Current Accounts
9,518
9,518
16,954
Total Cash Funds
9,518
9,518
16,954
Investment Assets
2023
2022
Investments in RCBICIT Unit Trusts
53,775
52,208
Total Investment Assets
53,775
52,208
Total Assets
63.293
69,162
On behalf of the Trustees
Trustee 1
£06£￿ Z<3
Trustee 2 13r,

St. Peter's Derry Church of Ireland
Notes to the Accounts - Year Ended 31 December 2023
Set out below are the principal accounting policies which have been adopted in the compilation of the
Receipts and Payments Account and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Receipts and Payments Account
All items of income and expenditure included in the Receipts and Payments Account have been
accounted for on a cash receipt basis.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
(a) Assets retained for the Parish's own use
The assets of the Parish, retained for its own use comprise of..
Church building
Parish Centre
Rectory
The church building is deemed to be a heritage asset as defined by the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
The heritage asset is 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 as a cost commensurate
with the benefit to the users of the accounts and the parish.
The Parish Centre was built in 1968. There are no reliable records of the cost of this construction for
this building. The trustees have agreed to value the hall based on its insurance value. Any capital
expenditure on the hall is expensed during the year.
The rectory is recognised at deemed cost, being the estimated fair value of the property. Any capital
expenditure on the rectory is expensed during the year.
(b) Investments
Fixed asset investments comprising investments in RCBICIT Unit Trusts are initially recorded at
cost and then subsequently stated at fair value at each year-end date.

St. Peterfs Derry Church of Ireland
Notes to the Accounts continued - Year Ended 31 December 2023
3 Reconciliation of Cash Funds
Total Cash Funds at 1 Janua
Recei
ts for the Year
Pa
ments for the Year
Total Cash Funds at 31 December 2023
2023
16,954
39,145
46,581
9,518
4 Movement in Funds
At1
January
2023
Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
Transfers
At31
December
2023
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund No 1
In Memoriam No 2
Parish Centre No 3
Total Funds
6,322
5,312
5,320
16,954
26,056
7,192
5,897
39,145
38,828
12,429
12,429
5,979
75
3.464
9,518
7,753
46,581
5 Donations to Third Parties
2023
2022
Donations to Third Parties
70
This is donation paid from church funds to third parties, as approved by the Trustees.
6 Transactions with Trustees
The parish paid expenses to 1 trustee during the year, £1039 to Ven Robert Miller as an extra
stipend. No other trustees received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during the
year.
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