Hospltallte of Our Lady Of Lourdes - Dlocese of Dromore Annual Report and Financlal Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Charltles Number NIC 105803
Annual Report and Flnanclal Ststementsforthe year ended 31 December2023 Hospitallte Of Our Lady of Lourdes- Dlocese of Dromore Contents Pages References and Admlnlstrative Detail Trustees, Annual Report Independent Examiner's report to the Trustees Statement of financial activltles Balance Sheet 10 Notes to the Financial Statements 11-15
Anmual Report and Flnancialstatements forthe year ended 31 December 2023 Hospltallte Of Our Lady ol Lourde5- Dlocese of Dromore Charlty Registratlon Number NIC 105803 Charlty Address 29 Hunters Lodge Lurgan Craigavon BT66 6NB Trustees Mrjoseph Doyle Miss Kathryn Roisin Fitzpatrick Mrjohn Downey Mrseamus McGuinness Mrs Carmel McAnuff Mr Sean McGreevy Fr Brian Fitzpatrick Mr Conor McDonald Ms Patricia Thompson Mr Leo McGreevy Daniel Cunningham Mrs Rosemary McGuinness Dr Peter Farnon Nrs Mairead Ita Breen Mrs Jennifer Grant Bankers First Trust 92 Ann Street Belfast BT13HH
Annual Report and Flnanclalststements forthe yearended 31 December2023 Hospltalite Of Our Lady of Lourdes- Dlocese of Dromore Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 The charitable purpose of the Hospitalite of Our Lady of Lourdes- Dlocese of Dromore is to promote devotlon to Our Ladyof Lourdes and facilitate the sick ofthe Diocese of Dromore to make a piiqramage to Lourdes. The principal function ofthe Hospitallte of Our Lady of Lourdes- Dlocese of Dromore is to support theadvancement ol the Catholic religion by promoting devotion to Our La(Jyof Lourdes and the wider mission of the church at parish level and atthe shrine in Lourdes. This is pursued through pastoral, evangelistic, social or ecumenical means, being open to and engaEingwith societyas a whole and offeringsupport forthose wishingtotravelto the shrine at Lourdes. Hospitalite of Our Ladyof Lourdes- Diocese of Dromore is an association ofvolunteers who work underthe auspices of the Catholic Church and meet across the Diocese of Dromore at Parish level. We spend time together and go out in the communityto promote the faith, particularly devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes, and to organise various fund raising activities in orderto facilitate ourAssisted Pilgrims and Workers to travelto the international shrine at Lourdes, France. The Hospitalite has also considered the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefitto ensure that the activities entered duringthe year have helped to achieve the Hospitalite's objectlves and activities, as well as providing public benefit. The Executive Committee led by ourspiritual Director Fr. Brian Fitzpatrick organise partleipation In Masses, processions and liturgies throughout ourtime at the shrine in Lourdesthat are benficialand spirituallyfulfilling for all pilgrims and forthose who followfrom home via the shrine webcam. Our community meets in the month ofAprilforvolunteer preparation before trabel, we make the annual pilgrimage to Lourdes in May anti we invite allwho made the pilgrimage togetheragain in the month of Octoberforour annual reunion Mass. Some parish committees atso organise events at a local levelforthe wider parish community in February, makingthe anniversary ofthe first apparitions in Lourdes. Pastoral care is centraltothe life and witness of the Hospitalite of Our Ladyof Lourdes- Diocese of Dromore. We engage with aspiring pilgrims early in the newyear in preparation forthejourneyto Lourdes in May. We carry out medical and nursing assessment ofthose who wish totravel as assisted (sick) pilgrims, including sick children and their parents, and put arrangements in place forthose wlth life-limitingconditions and those who require assistance with rnobility. In Lourdes we arrange accomodation for sick pivgrims in a dedicated care facility and take care of alltheir needs as pilgrims
Annual Report and Flnanclal Statements fortheyear ended 31 December 2023 Hospltallte Of Our Ladyof Lourdes- Diocese of Dromore Trustees, Annual Reportforthe year ended 31 December 2023 untilthey return home. We are available at parish levelthroughoutthe yearto offer practical assistance when possible. Hospitalite of Our Lady of Lourdes- Diocese of Dromore is made up of an Executive Committee and 19 Parish Committees who operate acrossthe diocese. All committees operate underthe Diocesan Safeguarding Policy. Thevarious parishes plan events throughout the yearto raise fundsto help sen theirsick parishioners and workers on the annual pilgrimage duringthe month of May. Such events include raffles, fashion shows, sponsored walks, dances, concerts and many more. Friendship outings are organised regularly between the various committeesto promote well-beingand a sense of community. Hospitalite of Our Ladyof Lourdes- Diocese of Dromore strives to put Our Ladyand the message of Lourdes atthe centre of everythingwe do. We have recently introduced our Financlal Policies and Procedures document to help strengthen our position in Parish Ilfe. We are updating our constitution to ensure clearguldance and we adhere to the Diocesan Child and Adult Safeguarding policies. The reseNces policy olthe charity Is dictated by it's two-year operatlonal cycle. The opening reserves for theyear dictste the capacityof the charityto organise the pilgrimages duringthe yearwhich take place the followingyear. Foithis reason, the parishes are expected to hold reserves of approximately twoyears pilgrimage programme funding and the executiveto have sufficientfunds to coverthe advanced booking deposits. The 2023 year wasthe first pilgrimage to run since the Covid-19 pandemic. Forthis reason and continued associated risks there were no assisted piigrams on the 2023 pilgrimage to Lourijes. There was a significant increase in income and expediture from 2022 which reflectsthe pilgrimage in the year. Total income is £136.797.09 and expenditure in the year of £137.332.18, which resulted in an overall defecit of £535.09. The 2023 accounts Include three adjustments which have been carryingforward numerous years to include unpre5ented cheques and double counted donatlons which had net effect of (£4,069.28). The charity has total reseNes of £664,409.63. The restricted amount is £536,477.07 and the unrestricte(l amount is £127,932.56 which are adequate.
Annual Report and Flnanclal Statementsforthe year ended 31 December2023 Hospltallte 01 Our Lady of Lourdes- Dlocese of Dromore Trustees, Annual Report for theyear ended 31 December 2023 Hospitalite of Our Lady of Lourdes- Diocese of Dromore are governed by a Governing Document and Constitution which outlines the structure and management of the charity. As well as constitutional requirements. the Executive and parishes committees are obliged to implement regulations of the Diocese of Dromore. The diocesan regulations require adherence to the Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy, to file and piLgrimage report with the diocesan office within a reasonable period of time on our return frm Lourdes, to remain registered with the Charity Commission of Northern Ireland, and to submit a copy of our accounts on an annual basis to the diocesan office. All members are volunteers. There are no paid employees. tl Hospitalite of Our Lady of Lourdes- Diocese of Domore- Executive is made up of 15 parish representatives who organise the annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. There are 19 Parish Committees who fund raise to send their Parishionerslworkers to Lourdes The charity engages pro-actively with the legislation, standards and codes which are developed for the sector. Hospitalite of Our Lady of Lourdes- Diocese of Dromore subscribes to and is compliant with the following: The Charities SORP (FRS 1021. The Hospitalite of Our Lady of Lourdes- Dlocese of Dromore has given consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefitto ensure thatthe activities entered into during the year have halped to achieve the Hospitalite's objectives and activities, thus providing public benef it.
Annual Report and Flnanclalststements forthe year ended 31 December 2023 Hospltallte Of Our Lady of Lourdes- Dlocese of Dromore Trustees, Annual Report forthe yearended 31 December 2023 The trustees have reviewed the budgets forthe year ahead and are satisfied thatthere are adequate funds in place to ensure that the Hospitalite can continue Its activities. The trustees are also satisfled the financial statements for the year end 31st December 2023 can be signed off as a going concern. The Trustees aim to maintain the charities current stable financial structure. The trustees are responsible for preparingthe flnancial statements in accordance wlth applicable law and regulations: Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Underthat lawthe trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom GenerallyAccepted Accounting Practise (United Kingdom Accountingstandards and applicable lawl. Under charity lawthetrustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied thatthey give a true and fairview ofthe stste of affairs ofthe charity and of the financial activities of the charityforthat period. In preparingthese financial statements. the trustees are required to follow best practise and: - Select suitable accounting pollcles and applythem consistently; - Make Judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. - State whether applicable accountingstan(lards have been followed, subjectto any material departures dlsclosed and explained in the financial statements. - State whetherthe Charities SORP (effective January 2015) in accordance with FRS 102 has been followed. Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume thatthe charltywillcontinue In operation. The trustees confirm thatthey have complied with the above requirements in preparingthe financlal statements. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accountinE records which disclose with reasonable accuracyat anytime the financial position ofthe charityand to enablethem to ensurethatthe financial statements complywith applicable law. Theyare also responsible for safeguardingthe assets ofthe charity and hence fortaking reasonable steps forthe prevention and detection offraud and other irregularities. Approved bythe Board of Trustees on 14th October2024 and signed of its behalf by: Leo McGree Sean McGreevy
Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of Hospltallte of Our Lady of Lourdes- Dlocese Of Dromore I report on the accounts of Hospltalite of Our Lady of Lourdes- Dlocese of Dromore forthe year en(led 31st December2023 which are setout on pages 9t0 15 Respectlve responsibllltles of trustees and examlner As the charitytrustees you are responsible forthe preparation ofthe accounts in accordance with the requirements ofthe CharitiesAct (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibilityto". Examinethe accounts under section 65 of the CharitiesAct {Northern Ireland) 2008. Followthe procedures laid down in the general Directions given bythe Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)Ibl of the Charities Act. and - Statewhether particular matters have come to my attention Basls ol Independent examlners report I have examined your charlty accounts as requlred under section 65 of the Charlties Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general directors given bythe Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(91{b) ofthe Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparlson of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consi(Jeration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as charitytrustees concerninganysuch matters. My role is to State whether any material matters have come to myattention giving me cause to believe: That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 ofthe Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records That the accounts (Jo not complywith the accounting requirements otthe Charities Act That there is further inforrnation needed for a proper understandingofthe accounts to be reached Independent Examlner's Statement Since your charity's gross income ordlnarily exceeds £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a registered memberof Chartered Accountants Ireland which is one ofthe listed bo(iies.
Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of Hospltallte of Our Lady of Lourdes- Dlocese Of Dromore contlnued... I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters {1) to {4) Ilsted above and, in connection wlth followlngthe directions ofthe Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawingyoui attentlon. I,.l>o¥q Ellen Fitzsimm SACA Independent Examiner 40 Charlotte Street Wairenpoint Co Down BT34 3LF Date
Slalement of FlnanclalAcllvltles forlhe year ended 31 Deeember 2023 Unrestrlcted Funds 2023 Restrlcted Funds 2023 Total 2023 Tolal 2022 Note Income Donalions and Legacles OtherTradingActivitiès Investments Charitable Activities Other Income 1.713.85 10.941.10 12.654.95 3.527.30 1.755.15 10,715.00 6.800.00 191.54 1,946.69 103.844.00 114.559.00 836.45 7.636.45 998.84 10.00 Total Income 20.984.00 115,813.09 136.797.09 4,536.14 Expenditure Generating Funds CharllableActivltles Other 3,310.04 3,310.04 113.007.00 113.007.00 9,365.13 21.015.14 6.585.00 2,110.56 11.650.01 Total Expendlture 11,650.01 125,682.17 137,332.18 8.695.56 Net Income I IExpen(Jiture) before transfers 9.333.99 9.869.08 535.09 4.159.42 Transfers between fund5 Net Income I IExpendlture} before other recognised galns11055es 9,333.99 9,869.08 535.09 4,159.42 Unreallsed Gain I (Loss) on investment Net movement In funds 9,333.99 - 9,869.08 535.09 4,159.42 Reconcillatlon of funds Total fvnds brought forward Net movement in funds Totsl funds carrled fonvaTd 118.598.57 9.333.99 127.932.56 546,346.15 664.944.72 9,869.08 535.09 536,477.07 664.409.63 669.104.14 4,159.42 664,944.72
ststement of Flnancial Position as at31 December 2023 2023 2022 Notes FIXED ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Debtors and Prepayments Cash at bank- Unrestricte Cash at bank- Restricted li 127,932.56 536,477.07 664.409.63 120,998.57 546.346.15 667,344.72 12 CURRENT LIABILITIES OtherCrÈditors 2,400.00 2,400.00 NETCURRENT ASSErs 664,409.63 664.944.72 LONG TERM LIABILITIES NET ASSETS 15 664,409.63 664.944.72 FINANCED BY Restricte(f Funds Unrestricted Fund5 536,477.07 127.932.56 664,409.63 546.346.15 118.598.57 664,944.72 The notes on pages 11 to 15 are an Integral part of these financlal statements. The linanclal statements on pages 9 to 15 were approved bythe Commlttee on 14th October 2024 and slgned on its behall by- Leo McGre halrpersonl Sean McGreevy (Treasur io
Noles tothe Financlal Ststements forthe yearended 31 December 2023 l. Accountlng Pollcies The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows: a) Basls of preparatlon The financial statement5 have been prepared on a going concern basis In accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparingtheir accounts in accordancewith the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)- (Charities SORP {FRS 10211. The Parish meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost and transaction value unless otheiSe stated in the relevant accounting policy note(sl. b) Preparation of accounts on a golngconcern basls The Parlsh generally meets its day to dayworking capital requirements from its annual income. The Trustees have obtained and reviewed cash flowforecasts forthe comingyear and based on these are satisfied that the Parish has resources to provide a reasonable expectation that it can continueto meet its financlal obligations as they fall due for the forseeable future. Therefore these f inancial statements have been prepared underthe goingconcern basis. c) Income Fares, fundraisinE and donation income are accounted for on a cash receipts basis as the amount is collected. d) Expendlture Expenditure is recognlsed once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a paymentto a third party, It is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the oligation can be measured reliably. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost againstthe activityforwhich the expenditure was incurred. e) Cash and cash equlvalents Cash and cash equivalents includes cash in hand and deposits held with banks 11
Notes tothe Flnancial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 contlnued... f) Funds Fun(fs are classified as either restricted or unrestricted funds, defined as follows: Restricted funds are funds subjectto specific requirements as to their use which may be declared by the (ionor orwith theirauthorityor createti through legal processes. but stillwithin the wider objects ofthe Parish. Unrestricted funds are expendable atthe discretion of the trustees in furtherance ofthe objects of the charity. If parts of the unrestricte(I funds are earmarked at the discretion of the trustees for a particular purpose, theyare designated as a separate fund. This designation has an administrative puipose only and does not legally restrictthe trustees, discretion to applythe fund. 2. Crltlcal accountlngjudgements and estlmatlon uncertalnty Estimates and judgments made in the process of preparingthe financialstatements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and otherfactors, includingexpectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable underthe circumstances. The Trustees do not considerthat there are any criticaljudgements made in applyingthe Parish's accounting policies orthat there are any critical accounting estimates or assumptions which may have a significant risk of causing a material adjustmentto carrylng amounts of assets and liabilities wlthin the nextflnancialyear. 12
Notes to the Flnanclal Ststements for the year ended 31 December 2023 Income 3. Donatlons and Legacles Unrestrlcted Funds 2023 Restricted Funds 2023 Total 2023 Total 2022 Donatlons Fundraising activities 1,713.85 6,026.60 4,914.50 10,941.10 7.740.45 4,914.50 12,654.95 2,027.30 1,500.00 3,527.30 1,713.85 4. OtherTradlngActivitles Unrestrlcted Funds 2023 Restrlcted Funds 2023 Totsl 2023 Totsi 2022 5. Investments Unrestrlcted Funds 2023 Restrlcted Funds 2023 Total 2023 Total 2022 Bank Interest Received 1,755.15 1,755.15 191.54 191.54 1,946.69 1,946.69 998.84 998.84 6. Charltable Actlvltles Unrestrlcted Funds 2023 Restrlcted Funds 2023 Total 2023 Total 2022 Fares 10,715.00 103,844.00 114,559.00 10,715.00 103,844.00 114,559.00 2,027.30 2,027.30 7. Other Unrestricted Funds 2023 Restricted Funds Total 2023 Total 2022 2023 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance Sundry 6,800.00 6,800.00 836.45 7,636.45 836.45 836.45 2,027.30 2,027.30 6,800.00 13
Notes tothe Financlal Statements forthe year ended 31 December 2023 8. Analysls of expenditure Unrestrlcted Funds 2023 Restrlcted Funds 2023 Total 2023 Total 2022 Generatlng Funds Fundralsing Costs 3,310.04 3,310.04 3,310.04 3,310.04 Charltable Actlvltles Fares, transport and other Administration Costs 113,007.00 113,007.00 4.185.00 2.400.00 6.585.00 113,007.00 113,007.00 Other Costs Bank Interest/Charges Sundry Expenses PSA 142.57 4,157.84 306.60 7,043.00 980.93 7,464.50 1,123.50 11.622.34 306.60 227.36 1.186.62 50th Dinner Dance Other 7,043.00 919.70 21,015.14 919.70 9,365.13 696.58 2,110.56 11,650.01 9. Taxatlon Hospitalite of Our Ladyof Lourdes- Diocese of Dromore is a charityforthe purposes of applicable taxation legislation and is therefore not subject to taxation on its charitable activities. 10. Analysls of staff costs. trustees remuneration and expenses and the cost of management This charity has no personnelwlth formal employment contracts, and relies on voluntary activity by Parishioners. 11. Debtors and Prepayment 2023 2022 Prepayments 14
Noies tothe Flnanclalstatements forthe year ended 31 December 2023 12. Bankand Cash 2023 2022 Cash and Cash Equlvalents - Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents- Unrestricted 536,477.07 546,346.15 127,932.56 120.998.57 664,409.63 667,344.72 13. Other Creditors 2023 2022 Accounts Deferred Income 2.400.00 2,400.00 14. LongTerm Llabllitles 2023 2022 15. Analysls of NetAssets amongst Funds Restrlcted Unrestrlcted Total Current Assets Current Liabilities NetAssets 31 December 2023 536,477.07 127,932.56 664,409.63 536,477.07 127,932.56 664.409.63 15