TAMLAGHTFINLAGAN PARISH CHURCH
Rector Canon H. Given.
Finlagan Rectory, 77 Ballykelly Road, Limavady, BT49 9DS. Telephone 028777 62743
The Trustees present the Annual Report and Statements of Receipts and Payments and Cash
and Investments balances for the Parish of Tamlaghtfinlagan for the year ended
31" December 2019.
Objectives and Activities:
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion.
The principal function of the Parish of Tamlaghtfinlagan 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.
Review 2019:
The Parish strives to engage with the local community and a variety of clubs run in the Church
hall throughout the year.
1. 2 Youth Clubs (mixed boys and gir151 took place from September to May, both groups
include children from outside the parish.
Primary 4- Primary 7 children meet on a Tuesday evening.
Primary l- Primary 3 children meet on a Wednesday evening.
2. Sunday school has 55 children registered.
3. Rainbow5, Brownies and Guides run one night a week.
4. Mothers, Union - mostly comprising of more mature ladies.
5. Bowling Club runs on a Wednesday afternoon under the supervision of Jim Ferris.
This is a cross community club.
6. Slimming World Club started on 22nd May 2019- community club.
7. Dry Arch Centre "Stay and Play- Messy Play" for 0-4 year olds - also a community
club.
Normal Sunday and midweek Servites take place in both Tamlaghtfinlagan Parish Church,
Ballykelly and in St John's Church, Myroe- with plenty of opportunity given for Informal
Praise throughout the year. The fundraising committee planned and executed many events
which incorporate both churches throughout the year and they raised a total of £12,248.88
(£2490 of this went to various outside charities). These events include the following:
> January-the Cantemus Chamber Choir sang in aid of Limavady Grammar School-
Kenya Project.
> February and October- 2 x Car Wash/BreakfastlCraft Sta115 in aid of Church Funds.
> March - an Irish Stew Night with entertainment took place in aid of Church Funds.
> May- Girls, Night Out Fashion Show and Supper event for members of the Mothers,
Union.
May- Social Dance in Coast Road Inn was held for Church Funds.

> June- Hervey Heritage Group- Peace IV "Understanding our Area" cross community
event to celebrate the erection of an Information Board regarding Earl Bishop Trail.
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> July- 3 Annual Summer Fair- £500 proceedsto Macmillan Nl and the remainderto
Church Funds.
Augu5t- Community Breakfast in The Drummond Hotel- proceeds split between
St Finlough's Church and Tamlaghtfinlagan.
> September- the Annual Walk from the Parish Church in Ballykelly to St John's Church in
Myroe- proceeds to Community Search and Rescue.
> October- Family Quiz Night in aid of Church Funds.
> October- Vintage Ploughing Match in aid of Foyle Hospice and Church Funds.
> November- Strabane Players presented "Separate Beds" play in aid of Church Funds.
The activities outlined above demonstrate how Tamlaghtfinlagan continues to implement its
charitable purposes lie 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. Tamlaghtfinlagan implements the
Church of Ireland Safeguarding Trust Policy regarding children and adults.
Flnanclal Revlew:
A review of the Receipts and Payments Account provides a comprehensive and clear
overview of the Parish's financial position. Income and Expenditure is classified into
unrestricted (General Fund) and restricted funds (Building Fundl. Restricted funds are those
which must be used for a specific purpose (maintenance of the churches, graveyard, rectory,
church hall and Sexton's house) and unrestricted funds are those for which no such
restrictions apply (running costs).
Income:
The Parish's main source of income continues to be derived from the freewill offerings and
donations from parishioners with the level of freewill giving in 2019 remaining in line with
that in recent years at £34,028. The vestry is extremely grateful to all parishioners who give
SO generously and sacrificially to sustain the mission and Ministry of the Parish.
The Parish offers a standing order system to facilitate the freewill offering of parishioners
and continues to encourage parishioners to consider this as a method of giving. The Gift Aid
scheme is a valuable source of income to the Parish. The scheme allow5 the Parish to
reclalm 25p for every £1 donated as long a5 the donor has appropriately signed a Gift Aid
declaration and paid a sufficient level of tax to HMRC in the year to cover 25p reclaim on
every £1 which they have donated. In 2019 the Parish received £5775 of income from
HMRC. The Scheme is open to everyone who pays tax to HMRC and the Parish would urge
parishioners to consider whether their giving could be gift aided lif appropriatel if this is not
already the case.
Fundraising continues to be a valuable source of income for the Parish - a full list of these
activities can be found in the Statement of Accounts. Thanks are extended to all who have
been involved in the planning and execution of the many functions run throughout the year.
Whilst there is the obvious financial benefit of fundraising, there is also a very important
social aspect as the sense of community is fostered.

Expenditure:
The Diocesan Assessment is the largest item of expenditure which the Parish is required to
meet. The standard basic assessment levied on parishes in the Diocese of Derry is in the
region of £55,000. Given the size of our Parish, the assessment which this Parish was
required to meet in 2019 was £43,511.
As at 31 December 2019 the Parish is considered to be financially viable, Iwith a closing
balance of £11,199) holding an adequate level of fund5 in reserve and showing no present
cause for concern. However, it would be prudent for consideration to be given to upcoming
generations and ensuring that funds are managed carefully so that adequate funds are
available for future years.
Going Concern:
The trustees have reviewed the plans for the year ahead and are satisfied that there are
adequate funds in place to ensure that the Parish can continue its activitie5 and the financial
statements for the year ended 2019 can be signed off as a going concern.
Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Canon Harold Given
Rector
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Rhonda Taggart
Secretary
Date:
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