AGHAVEA CHURCH OF IRELAND
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
AND ASSETSAND LIABILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
CHARITY NUMBER: 105425
COOPER IRVINE LTD
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
AND
REGISTERED AUDITORS
103 MAIN STREET
FIVEMILETOWN
COUNTY TYRONE
BT75 OPG

AGHAVEA CHURCH OF IREIAND
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
CONTENTS
References and Administrative Detai15
Trustees, Annual Report
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
Receipts and Payments Account
statement of Assets and Liabllltles
Notes to the Financial Statements
9-10

AGHAVEA CHURCH OF IREL4ND
REFERENCES ANO ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Charity Name:
A8havea Church of Ireland
Charity Registration Number..
105425
Contart Address..
256 Belfast Road
Brookeborough
County Fermanagh
8T94 4DS
Trustees
Rev. Johnny McLoughlin
Mr5 NL¢ala Atwell
Mr Blayney Cartwri8ht
Mrs Frances Cartwri8ht
Mr Ronald Graydon
Mr Albert Mcclelland
Mr Stewart Mccov
Mr Kenneth Hall
Mrs Helen Woods
Mr Wayne Foster
Mr David Atwell
Mrs Shirley Morrlson
Miss R Morrison
Mr George Morrlson
Mr James McElroy
Mr Harry Reynolds
Mrs Esther Crawford
Mr Robert Rolston
Mr Paul McDonald
Church Warden
Treasurer
Glebe Warden
Glebe Wèrden
Secretary
Independent Examiner
Cooper Irvine Ltd
103 Maln Street
Fivemlletown
County Tyrone
8T75 OPG
Banker5
Ulster Bank Ltd
186 Main Street
Lisnaskea
County Fermanagh
BT92 OJF

AGHAVEA CHURCH OF IRELAND
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The Tnjstees present the annual report and ststement of Re¢eipt5 and Payments and Assets and
Liabilitiès for Aghavea Parish Church foT the year ended 31 December 2023.
Obl•ctlY•s and A¢tlvlt1•5
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland Is the advancement of religlon. The prlncipal functbon
ol Aghavea Parish Church Is to 5UPPOrt the advan¢ernent of Christian religion by promotlng, through
the Work of Aghavea Parish Church ihe whole mission of the ¢hLtrch, 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 a¢tivliy In the pursuit of the advancement of the Christian religion. the Parish of
Aghavea has ¢ustody of property and records, mateiials and artefacts of significance to the tultural and
religious herltage and maintenance of whlch is undertaken by the Select Vestry of Aghavea Parish
Church.
Achl•¥•m•nts. P•rtormancè •nd Publ1¢ B•n•fflt
Below you will find a summary of the main a¢tlvitles undertaken by the parish to carry out ils ¢harltable
Purposes for the public benefit and the maln achievernents during the year. Thls wlll include Its puiposes,
a¢hievements, benefl¢larie5 etc
Aghavea Parish Church was built In the townland of A8havea In 1800 and Is set In beatjtlful natural grounds,
seven mSles from the ¢entre of Ennlskillen. Around the building is a quite extensive 8ravey8rd, servlng the
communlty, not just from Church of Ireland parishioners. The church at Aghavea Is linked in antlqulty wlth
the church at Clogher and has St lasair as its patron saint. Llttle is known about her, except that she was
educated with St Molaise of Devenish. and refeien¢es to hei famous bell which was used lor holding water
and collecting money.
Our parish is mainly rural, ¢overin8 a moderate area in County Fermanagh. Our mlssion Is to explore and
grow Sn our faiih, love and worship of God, and to extend a hand of weleome and love lo others In Our
community. We do this through regular public worshlp, Community outreach, and offering help and facilitles
to the communlty.
Publ1¢ Worshlp
Agahavea Parish Chur¢h meet each Sunday morning at 11.00am. Our worship schedule conslsts of Holy
Communion on ihe first Sunday of the month, traditional Mornin8 Prayer on the second Sunday. a rnodern
Family Servlce of the Word on the third Sunday. modern Mornlng Prayer on the fourth Sunday, and Morning
Prayer on the subsequent- both Traditional and Modern rites on separate months. After each mornlng
service we Continue our fellowship with refreshments In the church. Our services are always open to all,
and we welcome strangers and visitors with us. On the second Sunday the month, we host an Evening
Prayer servlce In the Brookeborough Memorial Hall. Our young people a¥e always welcome in our seTvice5,
and regularly assist in the reading, prayers and collections in o*Jr Family Services each month.
In addition to this, we also have services on Ash Wednesday, servi¢es lft conjunction with our Methodist
brothers and sisters throughout Holy Week, Easter Sunday Holy Communion Iregardle$5 of which sunday it
falls), Christmas Eve Holy Communlon, servite of Holy Communion on Christmas Day and a Watch-night
service on New Year's Eve.
We have an Annual Harvest Weekend on the first weekend in October. ¢omprlsing a Frlday Evening Player
service at 8pm, a Sunday morning Harvest Family se￿iCe at 11am and a Sunday Evenlng Prayer service at
8pm. We normally invite speakers from other churches to preach at at least one of the services over the
weekend. TheTe 15 a Haryest Supper after the Friday evenlng service in the Parish Hall.

Our youn8 people host a Nativity Service on the first or second Sunday of December and we present gifts
to the church for the annual Gift Collection for the BBC and Salvation Arrny. Our annual service of nine lessons
and carols is always on a Sunday morning prior to Christm3s Day, normally joined ny members of maguiresbridge
Silver Band. who provide the music for the oecèsion.
All servl¢e5 Streamed on our Facebook page, Aghavea Church. This page also ¢ontair+s photos and videos of
previous events and services.
We observe Lent by having regular Wednesday evening 5ervi¢es, normally Evening Prayer, culminating
in the Holy Week 5ervlces.
At eath service we have a regular pattern of worshlp, following the Revised Common Lectlonary for our
5erylce theme5 and readlngs. Our or8anists select hymns appropriate to the readings and se￿t¢@ theme
each week. Our church has a well malnlained electTonSc organ and a very capable organist and committed
choir who share the normal pattern of services during the month. Oui cholr also perform at speci31 services
such as Harvest. Easter ancl Christmas.
All people in the community are welcome at any or all of our services. OUT Churchwardens welcome all
visliors to the church at each service, and any strangers are given any help or welcome they need to feel
¢omfortable in our congregation.
Ctxnmunlty Outr•a¢h
Each Sunday morning between September and May, there is a Sunday S¢hool durlng our maln mornin8
servlce, from 11am to 12pm. This15 normally held In the Parlsh Hall. located directly across Ihe load Irom
the Church building. Our children are always present during the main service- elther at the start of Morning
Prayer. or al the end of Holy Communlon. This is open to all children aged 3 to 15, both par15hioners and
others. Our Sunday School children regularly asslst at the Famlly servlce each month. perfoim drama,
readings and sing at the Chr15tmas Natlvlty servl¢e. They also provide drama and son8s for the annual
priie-8iving sefvS¢e In May/June. The senlor ¢lass111-15 years) study Blble pa5sen8es each week.
There Is a weekly Bowls Club who meet in the Par15h Hall, or occalonally travel to other venues for matches.
It is open to all, and currently has membeis from 16- 80 years old. They host loc81 competltions within the
club and compete as part of the local Bowls League.
The Girls. Frlendly Society meet weekly on a Wednesday evening foi youn8 glrls aged over 3 years and Is ian
by members ol the chur¢h. All are wel¢ome, whelher from oui own parish oi not.
There Is a forthnightly Bible Study evening held in the Parish Hall, at whl¢h a small groL*P gather to look at
difference 5ubje¢ts and passages wlthin the 8ible.
This Is intended to enrich our understandln8 of the
holy striptures.
The parish has a Parish Hall which is also available to the communlty for informal use. The Parr5h Hall is
available for teas following funerals. weddings eic.
The Moihers. Union meet on the fif5t Wednesday evenlng of each month, inviting speakers to come and
speak and/or demonstrate a subject of their choite. This is open to all women and they iegularly hold
"Visitor Evenings" to encourage a wider community involvement, both men and women.
There is a monthly Bible Study evening held in the Parish Hall, at which a Small group gather to look at
different subject5 and passages wlthin the blble. Thls Is Intended to enrlch our understanding of the
Holy Scriptures.
The parish has an extensive plan of fundraisin8 events planned to raise funds towards the renovation
and repair of the parish church. These events will range Irom bag packing in local supermarkets. to
sponsored walks, and many other community events throughout the year.
Our parlsh continues to stream our main services on our Facebook page IA8havea Parish) with regularly
getting over 500 views weekly to an audience that now includes local parishioner5 and regular viewers
from USA, Paklstan, India. Phillipines, Uganda, Kenya and Ni8eria.

Whrle the covid 19 restrlctlons have been Ibfted, we are still mindful of the risk of a re-occurance. and will
¢omply with any restrictions or regulations if they are re-introduced.
Publ1¢ Benefit
The Charitable purpose of Aghavea Parish is the advancement of religion. This is achieved through Ch¥istian
witness and outreach. and delivered through the provision of publ1¢ worship and our ongolng outreach
programme as described above.
Flnanclal Revl•w
The Pailsh Intome for the year was £105998 with outgoings of £105519 resulting in a surplus of £479. The
main sources of income are from our free will offerin8 donations.
The Tiustees, Policy on holdln8 reserve51s to retain surplu5 unre5trSeted fund5 for any unexpected major
maintenance problems and for the on-going runnin8 Costs of the Parish. The bank balances at 31st December
2023 were £70930.
Golni Con￿r￿
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 statement lor the
vear ended 31 December 2023 can be Signed off as a 8oln8 Concern.
Structur•, Gov•rnanc• and M•nag•m•nt
Go¥•rnln8 Docum•nt and Constltutlon of th• Charlty
Chapter 111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland governs Parishes and Parochlal Orgnaisation.
The Select Vestry members are the Charity Trustees.
R•¢rultm•nt •nd Appolntm•nt of S•l•et V•stry ITrust••sl
All members ol the Church ol Ireland who are over the age 0118 and are either resident in the parish
oi Ilve elsewhere but have been accustomed members of the congregation for at least three months,
may register as members of the general veslry of the parish, allowing them to attend and vote at
meetings of the general vestry and lo stand lor electlon to rhe sele¢t vestry. Meetings ol the general
vestry are held at least once a yeai. The selett vestry Is ele¢red as part of thss geneial vestry meelin8.
The Select Vestry will hold their posltions for a period of one year. Select Vestry members may be
re-elected annually and there is no limit on the n*Jmber ol terms which may be served.
Pay and r•mun•ratlan
A re¢tor serves the parish where he is paid a stipend, locomotory allowance and office expenses In
accordance wilh figures approved by the General Synod of the Churth of Ireland. The proportlon pald
by Aghavea parlsh Is by way of assessment through the Dioeese of Clogher.
Org•nls•tSonal Structur•
The Select Vestry is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Parish. The Select Vestry consists
of the mernbers of the clergy servlng in the parish. the thLsieh wardens, the glebe wardens and generally
nol more than twelve other members of the general vestry elected at the Easter Vestry, this year held
in September.
The select vestry is thaired by the incumbent or other member of the ¢lergy offlclating in the parish.
Select Vestry members are responsible for making detisions on matters of general con¢eTn and
importance to the parish including deciding how parish funds are to be applied.
The Select Vestry meets at tlmes fixed by the mèmbers Of by the diocesan synod. Special meetings may
be convened at any time by the chairperson or the churchwardens. In 2023 the Sele¢t Vestry met 6 times
dufing the year and the average attendante was 80%.

Compllance with Public 8on•fit
The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guldance
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 beneflt.
St•t*m•nt of Trust••s' R•sponslbllltlés
The Trustees are responsiblè for preparing the Trustees, Report and the statement of Receipts anfj
Payments and statement of Assets and Liabilities in a¢¢ordan¢e with applicable law and regulations.
The laws appli¢abge to charities in Northern Ireland with income of less than £250,000 requires the
Trustees to prepare a statement ol Recelpts and Payments and a slatement of Assets and Liabilities
for each flnancial year.
The Trustees are repsonslble for keepbng accounting records that are sufflcieni to show and explain
the Parlsh's transactions and diselose with reasonable accuracy at any time the assets and lTrabilitles
of the Parish. They are also iesponsible for safe8uarding the a55ets of the Parish and hence lor taklng
reasonable steps for the pievenllon and detection of fraud and other iire8ularltles.
Slgned on behalf of the Trustees
Mr Albert McCl•ll•nd
Mrs Shlrl•y Mo
on
D•t•:

AGHA
EA CHURCH OF IRELAND
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE CHARITY TRUSTEES OF
AGHAVEA CHURCH OF IREL4ND
We report on the accounts of Aghavea Chu*ch ol ITèland for the yeai ended 310ecember 2023. which
are set on pages 7 and 8.
Respertlve responslbilitles ol ch•rlty trvste*5 •nd examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responslble for the pieparation of the accounts in accordance wlth the
Charlties Act INorthern Iie16ndl 2(K)8. It is our responsibility to..
Examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charltles A¢t
Follow the procedures lald down in the general Diiectlons given by the Comrnission under section5
6519llbl of the Charities Act
- State wheiher particular matter5 have come to our attention
8•$1$ of Independent exlmlner's report
We have examined your charity accotsnts as requlred under 5e¢iion 65 01 the Charities Act and ou¥
exarninatlon was carried out in accordance with the general Direction$ 8Nen by Ihe Charity Commi$5ion
lor Northern Ireland under Section 6519llbl ol the Charities Act.
Our eKaminat¢on included a revi•w ol the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of
the accounts presented wlth those records. It also Sncluded conslderation of any unusual items or
dSsclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you a5 charlty trystee5 con¢ernln8 JDV
such matiers.
Our role Is to state whether any material matters have come to oui attention 8iv*n8 us cause to believe..
l. That accounting records wele nol kept in accofdance with section 63 01 ihe Chafltles Act
2. Thai the atcounts do not accord wlth ihose a¢countin8 ie¢oid5
3. That the aCco￿ntS do not comply with the accounting requlrements of the Charl¢les Aci
4. Thai there is further iftlormation needed lor a proper understandSn8 of the accou¢it5 to
be reached
Independent •M•mlner's st•tem*nt
We have completed emaminaiion and have Tho concerns In re$ptct of the matter$111 to141 lisle
above and. in connection wlth lollowin8 the Directlons of the Charity Commlssiors lor Northern Ireland,
we havè found no matt
5 th•t require drawin8 10 your attentlon.
PAUL STRONGE
COOPER IRVINE LTD
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AND REGISTERED AUDITORS
103 Main Street
Fivemiletown
County Tyrone
BT75 OPG
Date.. 20 March 2024

AGHAVEA CHURCH OF IRELAND
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Unrestrfrted
Funds
1023
De51gnated
Fund5
2023
Re$trlrted
Funds
2023
Total
202J
Total
2022
Recel
Donation5 and Plate Collections
Proceeds from Fund Raisin8 Events
Bank and Depo$lt Interest
Investment Intome
Rental of Premises
Other Receipts
Giant
Receipts from Parlsh Or8anisations
Tot•l Recelpts
62,176
18,511
320
501
13.949
496
302
76.12S
21.057
622
501
68,751
8,073
118
462
4,8(A)
4,753
2,050
2.584
109
2.693
89,092
2,159
14.747
105.998
106,957
men
Diocesan C05ts/Asse55ment
Church RunnSn8 Costs
Church Renovation Costs
Church Or8an
Hall Runnlng Cost$ Ine power nl refund
GlebelRectory Costs
Other Property Costs
Insurance
Independent Examiner's Fee
Admini5tratlve Costs
Fundraisin8 Costs
Charitable Donatlons
Bèn* Charges
Interest
Pre?che¥s Expense5
Sunday School Expenses
Payments from Parish Or£anl￿tIOIls
Sundry
Total P•yments
160,9161
12.8811
160,9161
12,881
119,8941
151.8611
13,4181
119.8941
111,0251
(J,3891
19061
17.6271
12.2871
17081
16451
1351
13.3171
11341
11,5961
12,4931
11,1431
13.3971
12.4LYJI
17631
17661
14731
15,0191
1981
12,4931
11.1431
13,3971
I2,4￿)
17631
17661
14731
15,7351
11341
11321
11351
1663
17161
1361
11321
11351
16631
16511
3,390
84.537
204
956
3,594
105,519
6,173
91,772
20,026
Exc¢ss ol Recelpts over P•yments for the y••r
before trnnsfers
4,555
1,203
15.2791
479
15,183
Trnnsfers
Exces$ of Reeelpts over P•yrnent5 for the y•ar
4.555
1,103
5,279
479
15,183
On behalf of the Trustees
MrAlbert McClell•nd
Mrs Shirl
Date..
>131¢4

AGHAVEA CHURCH OF IRELAND
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
Unrestrl(ted
Fund5
2023
Deslgnated
Fynds
2023
Re5tr1rted
Funds
2023
Total
20Z3
Ttst*l
2022
C•$h Funds
General Purposes Account
34,514
34.514
29.963
Buildln8 Fund Account
32.369
32,369
21.817
Bowling Club and SNATCH
Bank Account & Cash Balance
Totsl C•sh Fundi
4.047
32.369
54,621
Investmenl Asiets
Other Propertv
50,OC¢J
50,(I)O
RC8 Investments
15,926
15.926
Total Investment Assets
65,926
65,926
Assets r¢taln•d forth• P•rlsh's use
Church Hall
250.C(K)
250,000
250,OQJ
Glebe Hou5elRectory
Tot•1 1$5ets r¢t•lned for the P•rlJh'5 use
Net Current A55ets
550.440
4.047
32,369
586,856
570,547
Credlton . Amount f•111￿ du• wlthln one y••r
119,8941
119.8941
14,0641
Tot•1 Ay•ts
550.4140
4,047
12,475
566,962
566.483
On behalf of the Trustees
Mr Alb•rt Mca*ll•nd
Shlrley Morr
Oate..

AGHAVEA CHURCH OF IRELAND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
l. Accountlnl policl•s
Set out below are the principal accovntlng pollcles which have been adopted in the compilation of the
Recelpts and Paymen15 Account and the Statement of A$5et5 and Liabilllie5.
•) Re¢e5pts and Payments Account
All items ol income and expendtture included within the Receipts and Payment5 Account have been accounted
for on a cash receipts basis.
bl St•ternent of A$5ets and Ubllltles
il The 4ssets of the Parlsh. retalned lor Its own use comprlse.,
Church Buildin8 and Graveyard
Church Ftall
- Glebe HouselRertory
BTook Memorial Hall
Store
The Chufch 8uidlin8. Graveyard and Brooke Memorial Hall are deemed to be Heritage assets as defined by the
Charities SORP IFRS 1021. These Herita8e èssets are not included the Statement of assets and Ilobilitie5 as
nlormailon on the tost of valuatlon is not •vailable and such informatlon cannot be obtained at a cosi
cornmensuraie with the benefit to the user5 of the accounts and to the Parish.
The Church Hall was constructed in 2(XJO at a cost ol approxlmatety £180,(W. It15 recognised at Its
approxlrnate market value.
The Glebe House/RectOry 15 reco8nlsed ai deemed c05t, beln8 the cèpStal value placed on the property for
rates purposes. No depreciation ha5 been provlded on the Glebe HouselRertory as the current Èstlmated
residual value 15 noi less than its carryln8 value and the remainin8 Useful life cuirenrly eMceed$ 50 years.
A store opposlte the church Ilo¥merly a cotta8el 15 is recognised at its approxlmate maiket value.
A loan has been received from UCIT up to a maximum £21XKQD to assist with repalr and renovation ol the
church premises. The diawdown so fal ha5 been to the value of £131215 wlth repayment made in full.
111 Investments
Fixed 3sset Sryvestrnents tomprlsln8 Other propertles and Representatlve Church Body IRCBI investmenls are
Illllally iecorded ar cost and are then 5ubseqvently stated at fair value at each year end date.
2. Reconelll*tlon of C•sh Funds
Total C15h Funds ai Beginnin8 01 the year
Less LICIT Loan
54621
4,064
50557
Receipts the year
105,998
Payments for the yea
105,519
51,036
As represented by Total Cash Funds at end of the year
Le55.' Credttors Due
70,930
19,894
51,036

AGHAVEA CHURCH OF IRELAND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
a. Mowment In Funds
At
01.01.25
In¢oml
A¢￿￿ree$
Out¢oln¢
Resources
Investment
GainllLossl
Al
31.12.23
Transfers
Rwtrlded Funds
Restricted Funds
17,754
14,747
20.026
12.475
UnroJtrlrt•d Funds
Designated Bowling Club &
SNATCH fund
2,159
19561
4.047
General Fund
545 885
89.092
84,537
550,440
548,729
85,493
554 487
T￿•1 Funds
566 483
105,998
105.519
566,962
Purposes of Restrleted Funds
The restrltred fund Is lor the purpose of carryln8 out renovation and repalr Works to the parlsh church.
4. Coll•ctloM for Thlrd P•rtles
Seff Collectlon
Blshops CollectSon
605.(XJ
305.C4J
The above amouni have been Included in recelpts fo¥ the year under"Donations and plate collectlons" and
in payrnent5 lor the year under'charitable Donatlons"
S. Tr•ns•ctlon% wlth t￿ Trustees
No transactions with Trustees durin8 the year.
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