St James Parlsh, Donemana
References and Administrative Details for the year ended 31 December 2023
Charity Name:
St James Parish, Donemana
Charity Registration Number:
NIC104866
Registered Office:
Earlsgift Rectory, 33 Longland Road, Donemana, Strabane, County Tyrone, BT82 OPH
Trustees
The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were Trustees at the date of this
report were:
Rev Richard Beadle
Mr Evan Robinson
Mrs Heather Hamilton
Mrs Caroline Young
Mrs Rhonda Dunn
Mr Wesley Ballantine
Mrs Irene McGonigle
Mr Andrew Dunn
Mr Robert Wade
Mrs Caroline Mcmichael
Mr Edwin Brown
Mrs Sandra Roblnson
Mr Norman McDonald
Mr Freddie Brown
Principal Office-bearers
Clergy:
Hon. Secretary
Hon. Treasurer
Rectors Warden
Peoples Warden
Rev Richard Beadle
Mrs Caroline Young
Mrs Heather Hamilton
Mr Freddie Brown
Mr Evan Robinson
Independent Examinei
Mrs Sandra Allen
Treasurer North West TJTone Credit Union
Bankers
Danske Bank
Donegall Square West, Belfast, BTI 6JS

St James Parish, Donemana
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023
The Trustees, present their Annual Report and Statements of Receipts and Payments and
Assets and Liabilities for St James Parish, Donemana 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 James Parish 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. 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 pursult of the advancement of the Christian religion, St James
Parish has custody of property and of records, materials and artefacts of slgnSflcance to the
cultural and religious heritage and maintenance of which 15 undertaken by the Select Vestry
of St James Parish,
Achievements, Performance and Public Benefits
St James Parish provides services of worship each Sunday and provides the pastoral office as
required for Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals and Confirmation, Pastoral care is provided
throughout the year.
The Parish offers a range of other activities either run directly by the church or through
church organisations including:
Sunday School for children aged between 4 and 11 on three Sundays per month.
Family Service one Sunday per month.
Service of Holy Communion one Sunday per month.
Confirmation preparation course for those being confirmed.
Branch of the Mothers, Union which meets on a monthly basis from September to
May.
Weekly meeting of the Bowls Club from September to April.
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Jan 61h Epiphany Open House. Feb 7-8 Songs of Praise. Feb 21st Pancake Night.
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Mar 30th Forever Mine Drama. May 7 Coronation Tea. May 16th Mental Health Info
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Event. May 17th Family Prayer Walk. May 19 Confirmation Service. May 20
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Mental Health Awareness Fun Day. Sept 21st Family Scavenger Hunt. Sept 29
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Harvest Supper Quiz Night. Nov 16 Country Music Concert. Nov 18th Christmas
Craft Fayre. Nov 22nd Family Woodland Walk.

St James Parish, Donemana
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 (continued)
Achlevements, Performance and Public Benefits (continued)
The Parish supports the work of local and global charities by either making donations or
holding special collections or events in respect of the same.
St James Parish has mitigated any potential harm from the attivities through the
implementation of the Church of Ireland Safeguarding Trust Policy.
Financial Review
The Parish is a charitable organisation with their main source of income deriving from
members. freewill offerings. The results for the year show a surplus of £10,606
[Deficit £19,206 2022]
The Trustees, continue to monitor the level of reserves held by the Parish and are attivelv
taking steps to increase the reserves in order to meet any unforeseen expenditure incurred.
Going Concern
The Trustees have reviewed the budgets for the year ahead and are satisfied that there are
adequate funds in place to ensure that the Parish can continue its activities and the financial
statements for the year end 31 December 2023 can be signed off as a going concern.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governin
Document and Constitution o
the Chori
Chapter 111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland governs Parishes and Parochial
Organisation. The Select Vestry members are the Charity Trustees.
Recruitment ond A
ointment o
Selert Vestr
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 member5 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 Selett 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 terms which may be served.

St James Parish, Donemana
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 (continued)
Structure, Governance and Management Icontlnued)
Or
anisationol Structure
The Selett Vestry is responsible for the day to day management of the Parish. The Select
Vestry consists of the Clergy serving in the Parish, any Curate Assistant, the Churchwardens,
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 Clergy. Select Vestry members are responsible for making
declsions on matters of general concern and importance to the Parish includin8 deciding
how Parish funds are to be applied.
The Select Vestry meets at times fixed by the Members or by the Diocesan Syrlod. Special
meetlngs may be convened at any time by the Chairperson or the Churchwardens. In 2023
the Select Vestry met 6 time5 during the year and the average attendance was 77%.
Com
liance with Public Bene
The Parish has given careful consideratlon to the Charlty Commlssion 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, Responslbllltles
The Trustees are responslble for preparing the Trustees, Report and the Statement of
Recelpts 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 sufflcient 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 asset5 of
the Parish and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud
and other irregularities.
This report was approved by th Trustees, and signed on its behalf bv:
Rev. Richard
Clergy
eadle
Mrs Heather Hamilton
Hon.. Treasurer
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