Holy Trinity and Muff 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: NIC104867

Holy Trinity and Muff 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
P4-6
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees
P7
Receipts and Payments Account
P8
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
P9
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Holy Trinity and Muff Derry Church of Ireland
References and Administrative Details
Charity Name:
Holy Trlnity and Muff Derry Church of Ireland
Charity Registration Number:
NIC104867
Contact Address:
Parish Administrator
clo The Rector
The Rectory
1 B Heathfield,
Londonderry, BT48 8JD
Trustees
Ven. Robert Miller
Mrs Vivienne Hockley
Mrs Elsie Hockley
Mrs Linda Hughes
Mrs Carol Lynch
Mrs Ethel Mcmonagle
Mrs Valerie Ferguson
Mr Alan Fleck
Marion Thompson
Mrs Mabel Gurney
Mr Thomas Gurney
Mrs Alison Tancred
Ms Yvette McGarrigle
Mr Ernest Baird
Mr Cornelius Logue
Principal Office-Bearers
Clergy:
Ven. Robert Miller
Church Treasurer:
Alison Tancred
Church Warden Culmore- Clergy: Mabel Gurney
Church Warden Muff -
Clergy Alan FSeck
Church Warden Culmore - People Ernest Baird
Church Warden Muff -
People.. Marion Thompson
Independent Examiner
Irwin Thompson:
14, Cherry Drive, Eglinton, Co. Londonderry
Bankers
Ulster Bank Limited, Da Vinci Complex, Culmore Road, Londondery. 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 Holy Trinity and Muff 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 Holy Trinlty and Muff Derry Church of Ireland is the advancement of the
Christian religion by promoting, through the work of Holy Trinity and Muff 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, Holy Trinity and Muff 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 Holy Trinity
and Muff Derry Church of Ireland.
Achievements, Performance & Public Beneflts
Holy Trinity and Muff Derry Church of Ireland have weekly services on Sunday mornings, and also hold
special seNices. 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 Holy Trlnity and Muff Dery 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 Holy Trinity and Muff Dery Church of Ireland continues to
irnplement 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.
Holy Trlnlty and Muff Derry Church of Ireland has mitigated any potential harm from the activities through
the implementatlon 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 2024 is £48,118 (2023 £37,451) with outgoings of £37,542 resulting in
surplus of £10,576. The main source of income is from free will offerings, gift-aid and investment income.
There was an increase of £4,268 in freewill offerings in 2024 compared to 2023 and legacies received of
£5.000 in 2024 (£nil 2023). Costs for the year remained consistent to 2023 with total expenditure of
£37,542. The bank balance at 31 December 2024 is £35,917 of which £6,728 is restricted funds. Overall,
the financial outtum for 2024 is stable.
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 2024 can be signed off as a going concern.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governlng 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.
Recrultment 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.
Oryanlsatlonal Structu
The Select Vestry is responsible for the day to day management of the parish. The Select Vestry consists
of the member of the clergy seNing 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.
Compliance with Public Beneflt
The parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on
public b8nefst, 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, ResponslbllAtles
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)
Alison Tancred (Hon Treasurer)
Date:

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of Holy Trinity and Muff Church of Ireland
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages
f ko
Respectlve responslbilities 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 examlneVs report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my
axamination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for
lorthern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accountlng 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 comply 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 examiner's ststement
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.
Signed:
Date: io Ockobcr 101
Name: Mr Irwin Thompson
Address: 14 Cherry Drive, Eglinton, Co Londonderry

Holy Trinity and Muff Derry Church of Ireland
Receipts and Payments Account for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Note
Recelpts
Donations & Plate Collections
Bank Interest
Investment Income
Grant from Honourable Irish
Society
other Receipts
37,883
87
10,002
37,883
87
10,002
25,437
79
9,212
146
146
2,723
Total Recelpts
48.118
48,118
37,451
Payments
Wages & Salaries
Diocesan Costs
Church Running Costs
Glebe Costs
Parish Centre Costs
Administration Costs
Sundries
4.703
20,289
5,987
2,337
1,307
2,520
66
4,703
20,289
5,987
2,654
1,307
2,520
82
4,517
20,028
5,437
3,303
1,853
2,520
508
317
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Total Payments
37,209
333
37,542
38.166
By Balance-Surplusl(Deficit)
333
715
On behalf of the Trustees
Trustee I
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Trustee 2

Holy Trinity and Muff Derry Church of Ireland
statement of Assets and Llabllltles as at 31 December 2024
Cash Funds
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Unrestricted
Funds 2024
Restricted
Funds 2024
Current Accounts
29,189
6,728
35,917
25,341
Total Cash Funds
29,189
6,728
35,917
25,341
Investment Assets
2024
2023
Investments In RCBICIT UnSt Trusts
At Cost
192,585
192,585
At Valuation 31 December
352 352
345 422
On behalf of the Trustees
Trustee 1
L s ni LLEL

Holy Trinlty and Muff 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 oncome 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 two church buildings and graveyards.
The church buildings and graveyards 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 the cost or valuation is not available and such information cannot b8 obtained as
a cost commensurate with the benefit to the users of the accounts and the parish.
Culmore and Muff parish form part of the combined parish of Christ Church, Culmore and Muff and
St Peters (CCCMSP). The rectory and parish centre for the combined parish are included in the
Statement of Assets and Liabilities of St Peter's church.
(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 yearend date.
3 Reconciliatlon of Cash Funds
Total Cash Funds at 1 January 2024
Receipts for the Year
Payments for the Year
Total Cash Funds at 31 December 2024
25,341
48,371
{37,795)
35,917
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Holy Trlnlty and Muff Derry Church of Ireland
Notes to the Accounts Continued - Year Ended 31 December 2024
4 Movement in Funds
At 1 January
2024
Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
At31
December
2024
Restricted
Funds
Culmore
Building Fund
Muff Building
Funds
Total
Restrlcted
Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
General Fund
6,268
(334)
5,934
794
794
7,062
(334)
6,728
18,279
48,371
37,461)
29,189
Total Funds
25,341
48,371
37,795)
35,917
Pur
ose of the Restricted Funds
Culmore Building Fund - this is a fund to assist with major maintenance projects for Holy Trinity
Church, Culmore
Muff Building Fund - this is a fund to assist with major maintenance projects for Muff Church.
S Donatlons to Thlrd Partles
2024
2023
Donatlons to Third Partles
330
This is donation paid from church funds to third parties, as approved by the Trustees.
6 Transactions with Trustees
The parish paid expenses to one trustee during the year, £1,039 to Ven Robert Millar as an extra
stipend. No other trustees received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during the
year.
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