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 2024 Charities Number.. NIC104863
St. Peter's Derry Church of Ireland Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 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
St. Peter's Derry Church of Ireland References and Administrative Details Charity Name.. St. Peter's 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 Examiner Irwin Thompson.. 14, Cherry Drive, Eglinton, Co. Londonderry Bankers Ulster Bank Limited, Da Vinci Complex, Culmore Road, Londonderry. BT48 8JB
Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 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 2024. 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 advanment 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 seniices 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 Vveek of Prayer for Christian Unity. The activities outlined above demonstrate how St. Peter's 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. Flnancial Review The Parish income for the year 2024 is £54,717 (2023 £39,145) with outgoings of £44,955 (2023 £46,581) resulting in a surplus of £9.762. The main source of income is from free will offerings and gift-aid claims. The bank balance at 31 December was £19,279. The Trustee's policy on holding reserves is to hold a level of unrestricted funding to meet at least one year's 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 2024 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 seniing 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 2024 the Select Vestry met three times during the year, and the average attendance was 850/0. 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 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. Signed on Behalf of the Trustees Ven Robert Miller (Rector) -e4 Mr Brian Seaton (Hon Treasurer) Date.. -25
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of St. Peter's Church I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages to Respective responsibilities of charity 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: examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) 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 65(9)(b) 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 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.. 1. 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 Gomply 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 (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". Mr. Irwin Thompson Signed Date.. Relevant professional qualification or body: Retired Bank Official Address". 14, Cherry Drive, Eglinton, Co. Londonderry
LONDONDERRYST PETER'S CHURCHIDERRYICHURCH OF IREALND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2024 2024 Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Note Receipts Donations & Plate Collections Bank Interest Parish Centre Income Other Receipts 37327 1712 9348 6330 37327 1712 9348 6330 30,905 1,585 5,955 700 Total Receipts 54,717 54,717 39,145 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 20289 6013 -564 8728 10489 20289 6013 -564 8728 10489 Totsl Payments 44,955 44,955 46,581 By Balance 4Deficit)ISurplus 9762 7436 On behalf of the Trustees Trustee I LIEfL Trustee 2
LONDONDERRYIST PETER'S CHURCHIDERRYICHURCH OF IRELAND STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 ASSETS Assets Retained for the Parish's own use 2024 2023 Buildin Church Hall Rectory 614,000 140.000 754,000 614,000 140,000 754,000 Cash Funds Total Funds 2024 Unrestricted Funds 2024 Restrlcted Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Current Accounts 19279 19279 9517 Total Cash Funds 19279 19279 9517 Investment Assets 2024 2023 Investments in RCBICIT Unit Trusts 54,774 54,774 53,775 53,775 Total Investment Assets Total Assets 74,053 63,292 On behalf of the Trustees Trustee 1 Trustee 2 S-
St. Peter's Derry Church of Ireland Notes to the Accounts - Year Ended 31 December 2024 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. Peter's Derry Church of Ireland Notes to the Accounts continued - Year Ended 31 December 2024 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 2024 2024 9,517 54,717 44,955 19,279 4 Movement in Funds At1 January 2024 Incoming Resources Outgoing Resources Transfers At31 December 2024 Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds General Fund No 1 In Memoriam No 2 Parish Centre No 3 Total Funds 5,979 75 3,464 9,518 48,570 39,329 1 5,220 75 3,984 19,279 11,980 60,550 11,460 50,789 5 Donations to Thlrd Parties 2024 2023 Donations to Third Parties 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. 10