Urney Parish References and Admlnistrative Detsils Charlty Name: Urney Parish Charlty Re8lstrdtion Number= NIC105173 Registered Olfice: 112 Melmount Road. Sion Mills, Strabane. County Tyrone. BT82 9PY The Charity Trustees who served durin8 the year or who were Trustees at the date of this report were: Revjonathan McFarland Mr Archie Baird Mrs Hazel 83ird Mrs Olive Baird Mr Nigel Collins Mr John Crossle Mrs Celia Ferguson Mrs Lisa Hamilton Mr Robin Mccallan Mr Crawford Mccann Mr Derek Morrow Mr Ronald Patton Mrs Julie Anne Reid Mr William Steenson Prlndpal Office-bearer5 at the 31 December 2022 Clergy: Rev Jonathan McFarland Church Treasurer. Mr Ni8el Collins Church Warden- Clergy: Mr Derek Morrow Churth Warden- People: Mr Nigel Collins l Archie Baird Danske Bank, 5-7 Market Street. Oma8h. County Tyrone. BT78 IBN
Urney Parish Trustees. Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 The Trustees. present their Annual Report and Statements of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities fr)r Urney Parish for the year ended 31 December 2022. Objertives and Artivlties The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion. The principal funrtion of Urney Parish is to support the advancement of the Christian religion by promotin& 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 needin8 help are fundamental to the prattital delivery of the benefits of Christianity. As a result of activity in the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion. Urney Parish has custody of property and of record5. materials and artefacts of significance to the cultural and religious herita8e and maintenance of which is undertaken by the Select Vestry of Urney Parish. Achievement5. Perforrnan & Publlc Beneffts Urney Parish provides services of worship each Sunday at 8.30am and 10.CK)am in The Church of the Good Shepherd and 11.30am in Christ Church. Visitors are always welcome to join. Holy Communion sep4ices are held on the first and third Sunday of each month. and family service every second Sunday in which children are encouraged to participate through readings. praise. and prayers. Both Churches come together for special services at Easter. Harvest. and Christrnas. The Parish provides 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 or8anisations including Sundwi Club, Confirmation Preparation classes, and the 8owlin8 Club. The Parish Hall 15 used by various groups such as the Stouts and local 5POrts clubs. Whilst a number of fundraising events are organised by the Parish, the highlight each year is the Strawberry Fair in June which is enjoyed and well supported by the whole community. The Parish supports the work of local and global charities by making donations and/or holding special collections or events in respect of the same.
Urney Parish Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 {contSnued) Achievements. Perfornian & Public 8eneffts (cont6nued) Urney Parish has mitigated any potential harm from the activities through the Fmplementation of the Church of Ireland SafeguardingTrust Policy. The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the attivities entered into during the year have helped to achieve the Parish's objectives and activities, as well as providing public benefit. The Trustee5 wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give freely of their time by servin8 on committees and helping with organisations and other church activitie5. Flnancial Review The Parlsh is a charitable or8anisation with their main source of income derivin8 from members. Freewill Offering5. Total donations received from Freewill Offerings in 2022 was £45.558 compared to £45.552 in the previous year. Income increased by £13,108 due to the retommencement of fundraising events followin8 the pandemic. Expenditure increased by £17.673 as church activities were back to pre-covid 19 levels. and an element of repairs work was carried out. Overall results for the year show a deficlt of £1,555 [2021: surplus of £3,010]. The Trustees, continue to monttor the level of reserves held by the Parish and are actively taking steps to increase the reserves in order to meet any unforeseen expenditure incurred. Golng 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 2022 can be signed off as a going concern. structure. Governance and Management Governin Document and Constitution o the Chari Chapter 111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland governs Parishes and Parochial Organisation. The Select Vestry members are the Charity Trustees. Recruitment and A intment o Selert Vest rustees 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 rnembers 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 eleIOn 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 meetin& The Select Vestry will hold their positions for a period of one year. Select Vestry members may be rtrelected annually and there is no limit on the number of temis which may be served.
Urney Parish Trustees. annual report for the year ended 31 December 2022 (contlnued) Structure. Governance and Mana8emerrt (continued) onisationol Strurture 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 Selert Vestry 15 chaired by the cler8y. Select Vestry members are responsible for making decisions 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 synod. Special meetings may be convened at any time by the chairperson or the churchwardens. In 2022 the Selert Vestry met nine times during the year and the average attendance wa5 58%. Com liance with Public Bene 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 artivities, as well as providing public benefit. ststement of Trustee< Re5ponslbilities 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'5 transactions and disclose with reasonable accurary 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. This report was approved by the Trustees. and si8ned on its behalf by: Rvrf Jonathan McFarland Mr Nigel Collins ..22.11012023.............