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

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Hospltallte Of Our Ladyof Lourdes- Diocese of Dromore
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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.

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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
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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
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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 othe￿iSe 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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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