ST RONAN'S CHURCH COLEBROOKE
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The trustees present the annual report and financial statements for St Ronan's Church 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 St Ronan's Church 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 is 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. the Parish has custody of a large
body of records, materials and artefacts of significance to the cultural and religious heritage and
maintenance of which is undertaken by the Select Vestry of the Parish.
Achievements, Performance and Public Benefit
The Parish holds public worship at a variety of services each week throughout the church year - Holy
Communion, Morning Prayer, Baptisms, Marriages and Funerals. There are services focusing on
Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Harvest etc.
The purpose of our charitable fundraising is not only for our own costs, but also for a variety of needs
(see attached donations). This is a tangible demonstration of our mission and outreach.
At all times we keep in mind our Safe Guarding Trust policy, Heath and Safety requirements and
regulations.
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 activities, as well as providing public benefit.
Financial Review
For the financial year ended 31 December 2022, there was an overall deficit of £(6,745), which
Inco￿orated a deficit under unrestricted funds of £(2,424), a deficit in restricted funds of £(4,300) and
a deficit of £(21) under endowment funds.
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 aiid Constitulion ofiiie Cliarity
Chapter III of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland governs Parishes and Parochial Organisation.
The Select Vestry members are the Charity Trustees.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Recruilmenl aiidAppoinlnient ofllie Selecl Vestry (Truslees)
All members of the Church of Ireland who are over the age of 18, 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 Vesty. 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 on the number of tern)s which may be served.
Orgaiiisalioiial Slruclure
The Select Vestry is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Parish. The Select Vestry
consists of members of the clergy serving in the Parish, any Curate Assistant, the Churchwardens, the
Glebe Wardens and generally not more than twelve other metnbers of the General Vestry elected at the
General Vestry.
The Select Vestry is chaired by the incumbent or other member of the clergy officiating in the Parish.
Select Vesty members are responsible for making decisions on matters of general concern and
importance to the Parish incEuding 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 ChuTchwardens. In 2022 the Select Vestry met
7 times during the year and the average attendance was 60 /.
Stalemenl of Truslees, Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financlal statements in
accordance with applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland requires the trustees to prepare financial statements
for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have prepared the financial statements in
accordance with generally accepted accounting practice in the United Kingdom (accounting standards
issued by the Financial Reporting Council in the UK, including Charities SORP (FRS 102)
"Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland {FRS 102)
and promulgated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in the
United Kingdom and United Kingdom Law). Under that law the trustees must not approve the financial
statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the
charity and of the statement of financial activities of the charity for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to-
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable Accounting
standards and identify the standards in question, subject to any material departures being disclosed
and explained in the financial statements. and

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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that
the Parish will continue as a going concern.
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 financial position of the
Parish and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act (Northern
Ireland) 2008, the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2013, the Charity (Accounts and Reports)
Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 and the provision of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland.
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.
Statement as to disclosure to our independent examiner
In so far as the trustees are aware at the time of approving out trustees, annual report:
there is no relevant infonnation of which the charity's examiner is unaware. and
the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any
relevant inf0m￿tIOn and to establish that the Charity's examiner is aware of that inforniation.
Independent Examiner
The independent examiner, Hassard Mcclements Limited havc indicated their willingness to continue
in office, and a resolution concerning their reappointment will be proposed at the Annual Easter Vestry
Meeting.
Signed on Behalf of the Trustees
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Reverend John Mcclenaghan
Mr Derek Johnston
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