Christ Church Derry Church of Ireland Trustees, Annual Report and Statement of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities For the year ended 31 December 2022 Charities Number.. NIC104868
Christ Church Londonderry Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 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
Christ Church Derry Church of Ireland References and Administrative Details Charity Name: Christ Church Londonderry Charity Registration Number: NIC104868 Contact Address: Parish Administrator clo The Rector The Rectory 1 B Heathfield, Londonderry, BT48 8JD Trustees Ven. Robert Miller Jean Stevenson Ruby Wilson Esther Milligan Irwin Thompson Lindsey Harrington Hazel Best Richard Best Ken Thatcher Harriet Love James Kelley Gladys Harrington Geraldine Kelley Principal Office-Bearers Rector.. Church Treasurer". Church Warden - Clergy.. Church Warden - People". Ven. Robert Miller Ruby Wilson Jean Stevenson Esther Milligan Independent Examiner Alison Tancred, 43 Templeard, Derry,BT48 8FE Bankers AIB Bank, Meadowbank, Strand Road, Londonderry. BT48 7TN
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 The Trustees present the Annual Report and Statements of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities for Christ Church Londonderry for the year ended 31 December 2022 Objectives and Activities The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion. The principal function of Christ Church Londonderry is the advancement of the Christian religion by promoting, through the work of Christ Church Londonderry 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, Christ Church Londonderry 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 Christ Church Londonderry. Achievements, Performance & Public Benefits Christ Church Londonderry have weekly services 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 Christ Church Londonderry 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 Go-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 Christ Church Londonderry 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. Christ Church Londonderry 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 was £78,535 with outgoings of £107,449 resulting in a deficit of (£28,914). The income for the year includes covid grants of £9,206, a maintenance grant for the church tower of £10,000 and investment income of £11,769. There is restricted interest of £1,823 in the Choir Bursary fund. Expenditure includes £46,171 of repairs and maintenance for the church tower. The other main source of income is from free will offerings and gift-aid claims. 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 ended 31 December 2022 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. Oryanisational 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 2022 the Select Vestry met four times during the year, and the average attendan was 85 % . Compliance with Public Benefit The parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Sreland'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) Miss Ruby Wilson (Hon Treasurer) Date.. / 5 (Scr ZGZ
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT Independent examinerfs report to the charity trustees of Christ Church Londonderry I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pagelto i O 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 prOdureS 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 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 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. Signed: Date: 13 O,ko r 201£ Name: Alison Tancred Address: 43 Templeard, Derry, BT48 8FE
LONDONDERRYICHRIST CHURCHIDERRYICHURCH OF IRELAND Receipts and Payments Account for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2022 2022 Total Funds 2022 Total Funds 2021 Note Receipts Donations & Plate Collections 37,670 37,670 35,648 Bank and Deposit Interest Choir Bursary RCB Distribution Investment Income Other Receipts 12 12 1,823 12,001 27,030 37 1,742 11,710 8,807 1,823 12,001 27,029 Total Receipts 76,712 1,823 78,535 57,944 Payments Wages & Salaries Diocesan Costs Church Running Costs Glebe Costs Parish Centre Costs Administration Costs Charitable Donations Sundries 7,055 24,500 7,894 54,470 7,099 4,120 200 1,811 7,055 24,500 7,894 54,470 7,099 4,120 200 2,111 6,805 23,786 5,669 12,181 7,320 3,438 400 1,324 300 Total Payments 107,149 300 107,449 60,923 By Balance - (Deficit)ISurplus On behalf of the Trustees Trustee I Trustee 2
LONDONDERRYICHRIST CHURCHIDERRYICHURCH OF IRELAND Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2022 Cash Funds Total Funds 2021 Unrestricted Funds 2022 Restricted Funds 2022 Total Funds 2022 Current Accounts 52,408 4,574 56,982 85,896 Total Cash Funds 52,408 4,574 56,982 85,896 Investment Assets 2022 2021 Investments in RCBICIT Unit Trusts At cost 337,665 337,665 At market value 502,256 541,284 Total Assets On behalf of the Trustees Trustee 1 Trustee 2
LONDONDERRYICHRIST CHURCHIDERRYICHURCH OF IRELAND Notes to the Accounts - Year Ended 31 December 2022 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 ReiptS 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 - Christ Church The 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 at a cost commensurate with the benefit to the users of the accounts and the parish. Christ Church forms 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 Reconciliation of Cash Funds Total Cash Funds at 1 January 2022 85,896 Re[ptS for the Year 78,535 Payments for the Year (107,449) Totsl Cash Funds at 31 December 2022 56,982
LONDONDERRYICHRIST CHURCHIDERRYICHURCH OF IRELAND Notes to the Accounts Continued - Year Ended 31 December 2022 4 Movement in Funds At 1 January 2022 Incoming Resources Outgoing Resources At31 December 2022 Unrestricted Funds General Funds 82,845 76,712 (107,149) 52,408 Restricted Funds No 3 Bursary Fund 3,051 1,823 (300) 4,574 Total Funds 85,896 78,535 (107,449) 56,982 5 Transactions with Trustees The parish paid expenses to one trustee during the year, £1,385 to Ven Robert Millar as an extra stipend. The parish paid out-of-pocket expenses of £258 to other trustees for minor running expenses. No other trustees received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during the year. 10