Hospitallte of Our Lady Of Lourdes - Diocese of Dromore Annual Report and Financlal Statements Forthe Year Ended 31 December 2024 Charities Number NIC 105803
Annual Report and Flnancialstatements forthe year ended 31 December 2024 Hospltsllte Of Our Lady of Lourdes- Dlocese of Dromore Contents Pages References and Administrative Detail Trustees, Annual Report Independent Examiner's report to the Trustees Statement of financial activities Balance Sheet 10 Notes to the Financial Statements 11-15
Annual Report and Flnancial Ststements forthe year ended 31 December 2024 Hospltsllte Of Our Lady of Lourdes- Dlocese of Dromore Charlty Registratlon Number NIC 105803 CharltyAddress 29 Hunters Lodge Lurgan Craigavon BT66 6NB Trustees Mrjoseph Doyle Miss Kathryn Roisin Fitzpatrick Mrjohn Downey Mr Seamus McGuinness Mrs Carmel McAnuff Mr Sean McGreevy Fr Brian Fitzpatrick Mrconor McDonald Ms Patricia Thompson Nr Leo McGreevy Daniel Cunningham Mrs Rosemary McGuinness Dr Peter Farnon Nrs Mairead Ita Breen MrsJenniferGrant Bankers First Trust 92 Ann Street Belfast BT13HH
Annual Report and Flnanclalststements forthe year ended 31 December 2024 Hospltalite Of Our Lady of Lourdes- Dlocese of Dromore Trustees, Annual Reportfor the year ended 31 December 2024 ctlvltl The charitable purpose of the Hospitalite of Our Lady of Lourdes- Dlocese of Dromore is to promote devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes and facilitate the sick of the Diocese of Dromore to make a pilgramage to Lourdes. The principal function ofthe Hospitalite of Our Lady of Lourdes- Diocese of Dromore is to support the advancement ofthe Catholic religion by promotingdevotion to Our Lady of 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 engagingwith societyas a whole and offering support forthose wishingto travelto the shrine at Lourdes. nt Hospitalite of Our Ladyof Lourdes- Diocese of Dromore is an association of volunteers who work underthe auspices ofthe 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 . particularlydevotion to Our Lady of Lourdes, and to organise various fund raising activities in orderto facilitate our Assisted Pilgrims and Workersto travelto the international shrine at Lourdes, France. The Hospitalite has also considered the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities entered duringthe year have helped to achieve the Hospitalite's objectives and activities, as well as providing public benefit. The Executive Committee led by our Spiritual Director Fr. Brlan Fitzpatrick organise participation in Masses, processions and liturgies throughout ourtime at the shrine in Lourdes that are benficialand spirituallyfulfillingforall pilgrims and forthose who followfrom home via the shrine webcam. Our community meets in the month of April forvolunteer preparation before travel. we make the annual pilgrimage to Lourdes in Mayand we invite allwho made the pilgrimage together again in the month of Octoberfor our annual reunion Mass. Some parish committees also organise events at a local levelforthe wider parish community in February, markingthe anniversary ofthe first apparitions in Lourdes. Pastoral care is centraltothe life and witness ofthe Hospitalite of Our Lady of Lourdes- Diocese of Dromore. We engage with aspiring pilgrims early in the newyear in preparation forthe journeyto 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 for those with life-limiting conditions and those who require assistance with mobility. In Lourdes we arrange accomodation for sick pilgrims in a dedicated care facility and take care of all their needs as pilgrims
Annual Report and Financlalststements forthe year ended 31 December 2024 Hospitalite Of Our Lady of Lourdes - Dlocese of Dromore Trustees, Annual Reportforthe year ended 31 December2024 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 across the diocese. All committees operate underthe Diocesan Safeguarding Policy. The various parishes plan events throughoutthe yearto raise fundsto help send their sick parishioners and workers on the annual pilgrimage duringthe month of May. Such events include raffles, fashion shows, sponsored walks, dances, concerts and many more. Friendshlp outings are organised regularly between the various committees to promote well-beingand a sense of community. MlsslonanLaDthm Hospitalite of Our Lady of Lourdes- Diocese of Dromore strives to put Our Lady and the message of Lourdes atthe centre of everything we do. We have introduced Financial Policies and Procedures to help strengthen our position in Parish life. We are updating our constitution to ensure clear guidance and we adhere to the Diocesan Child and Adult Safeguarding policies. The reserves policy ofthe charity is dictated by it's two-year operational cycle. The opening resetves forthe yeardictate the capacity of the charityto organlse the pilgrimages duringthe year which take place the followingyear. Forthis reason, the parishes are expected to hold reserves of approximately twoyears pilgrimage programme funding and the executive to have suff icientfunds to coverthe advanced booking deposits. The 2024yearwas the first pilgrimage since Covid-19that assisted piigramsjoined the pilgrimage to Lourdes due to the continued associated risks. There was a significant increase in income and expenditure from 2023 which reflects the higher number participating on the piLgrimage. Total income in 2024was £212,978.89 and expenditure in the year of £238,198.74, which resulted in an overall defecit of £25,219.85. The charity has total reserves of £639,189.78. The restricted amount is £514,970.98 and the unrestricted amount is £124.218.80 which are adequate.
Annual Report and Flnancialstatements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Hospltallte Of Our Lady of Lourdes- Diocese of Dromore Trustees, Annual Reportforthe year ended 31 December 2024 Hospitalite of Our Lady of Lourdes- Diocese of Dromore are governed by a Governlng 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 ofthe Diocese of Dromore. The diocesan regulations require adherence to Acess Nl regulations, the Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy, to file a pilgrimage reportwith the dlocesan off ice withln a reasonable period of time on our return from 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. Trustees act on a voluntary capacity. They are nominated bythe Parish committees and a vote is taken at a Parlsh representatives meeting. The trustees hold a term of 3 years afterwhich they can be elected for reappointment. All members are volunteers. There are no paid employees. Hospitalite of Our Lady of Lourdes- Diocese of Dornore- Executive is made up of 15 parish representatives who organisethe annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. There are 19 Parish Committees who fund raise to send theirAssisted Piigrimslworkers to Lourdes. The charityengages pro-activelywith 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 102). The Hospitalite of Our Lady of Lourdes- Diocese of Dromore has given consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefitto ensure that the activities entered into duringthe year have helped to achieve the Hospitalite's objectives and activities, thus providing public benef it.
Annual Report and Flnancial Statements forthe year ended 31 December 2024 Hospltallte Of Our Lady of Lourdes- Dlocese of Dromore Trustees, Annual Report forthe year ended 31 December 2024 Golng Co[2 The trustees have reviewed the budgets fortheyear ahead and are satisfied thatthere are adequate funds in place to ensure thatthe Hospitalite can continue its activities. The trustees are also satisfied the financial statements fortheyear end 31st December 2024 can be signed off as a goingconcern. The Trustees aim to maintain the charities current stable financial structure. th The trustees are responsible for preparingthe financial statements in accordance with applicable lawand regulations: Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financialstatements for each financialyear. Underthat lawthe trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom GenerallyAccepted Accounting Practise {United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under charlty lawthe trustees must not approve the financial statements unlessthey are satisfied thatthey give a true and fair viewof the state of affairs ofthe charity and ofthe financial activities ofthe charityforthat period. In preparingthese financial statements, the trustees are required to follow best practise and: Select suitable accounting policies and applythem consistently. Makejudgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; Statewhether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subjectto any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; - State whetherthe Charities SORP (effective January2015} in accordance with FRS 102 has been followed. Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume thatthe charitywillcontinue in operation. Thetrustees confirm thatthey have complied with the above requirements in preparingthe financial statements. Thetrustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytime the financial position ofthe charity and to enable them to ensure thatthe financial statements complywith applicable law. They are also responsible for safeguardingthe assets of the charityand hence fortaking reasonable steps forthe prevention and detection offraud and other irregularities. Approved bythe Board of Trustees on 21stSeptember 2025 and signed of its behalf Leo McGr evy Sean McGreevy
Independent Examlner's Reportto the Trustees of Hospltallte of Our Lady of Lourdes- Dlocese Of Dromore I report on the accounts of Hospitalite of Our Lady of Lourdes- Diocese of Dromore forthe year ended 31st December 2024 which are set out on pages 9t0 15 Respectlve responsibilltles of trustees and examlner Asthe charitytrustees you are responsible forthe preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibilityto". Examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008,. Followthe procedures laid down in the general Directions given bythe Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65{9llbl of the Charities Act; and - State whether particular matters have come to myattention Basls of Independent examlners report I have examined your charlty accounts as required under sectlon 65 of the Charities 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) of the Charities Act. The examination included a review ofthe accounting records kept bythe charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charitytrustees concerning any such matters. My role isto state whether any material matters have come to my attention 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 do not complywith the accounting requirements of the Charities Act That there is further information needed fora proper understanding ofthe accounts to be reached Independent Examlner's Statement Since your charity's gross income ordinarily exceeds £250,000 your examiner must be a memberof a listed body. I can confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a registered member of Chartered Accountants Ireland which is one ofthe listed bodies.
Independent Examlner's Report to theTrustees of Hospitallte of Our Lady of Lourdes- Dlocese Of Dromore contlnued... I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect ofthe matters111 to14) listed above and, in connection with followingthe directions ofthe Charity Commission for Northern IreLand, I have found no matters that require drawingyourattention. Ellen Fltzsimmons ACA Independent Examiner 40 Charlotte Street Warrenpoint Co Down BT34 3LF Date
Statement ol Flnancial Actlvlties for the year ended 31 December 2024 Unrestrlcted Funds 2024 Reslrlcted Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Note 2024 Income Donations and Legacies Othèr Trading Activities Investmenls Charitable Actlvities Other Income 6,205.00 65,535.94 71.740.94 12,654.95 2,171.31 5.184.91 7,356.22 121.837.50 121,837.50 12.044.23 1,946.69 114,559.00 7,636.45 12,044.23 Total Income 20.420.54 192,558.35 212,978.89 136,797.09 Expenditure Generating Funds Charitable Activities Other 551.28 551.28 212,995.00 212,995.00 518.16 24,652.46 3,310.04 113,007.00 21,015.14 24.134.30 Total Expendllure 24,134.30 214,064.44 238,198.74 137.332.18 Net Income / IExpendilurel before transfers 3,713.76 21,506.09 25.219.85 535.09 Transfeis between funds Net Income I IExpendlturel before other recognlsed gains I losses 3,713.76 21,506.09 25,219.85 535.09 Unrealised Gain I ILossl on Investment Netmovemenl Infunds 3,713.76 21,506.09 25,219.85 535.09 Reconciliation of funds Totalfunds brought fomard Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward 127,932.56 3,713.76 124.218.80 536,477.07 664,409.63 21,506.09 25,219.85 514,970.98 639,189.78 664,944.72 535.09 664,409.63
Statement of Flnanclal Posltlon as at 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Notes FIXED ASSETS CURRENT ASSErs Debtors and Prepayments Cash at bank- Unrestricted Cash at bank- Restricted li 12 12 124.218.80 514,970.98 639,189.78 127.932.56 536,477.07 664,409.63 CURRENT LIABILITIES Other Creditors NCURRENT ASSErs 639.189.78 664,409.63 LONG TERM LIABILITIES 14 NET ASSETS 15 639.189.78 664.409.63 FINANCED BY Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds 514.970.98 124,218.80 639,189.78 546,346.15 118,598.57 664,944.72 The notes on pages 11 to 15 are an integral part of thesefinancial statements. The financlal statements on pages 9t0 15 were approved bythe Committee on 21st September 2025 and signed on tts behalf by.. Leo McGree Ic airpersonl Sean McGreevy (Treasurer) io
Notesto the Flnancial Statementsforthe year ended 31 December 2024 l. Accountlng Policies The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation ofthe financial statements are as follows: a) Basls of preparation The financial statements 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 accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021_ (Charities SORP {FRS 10211. The Hospitalite of Our Ladyof Lourdes meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost and transactlon value unless othetwise stated In the relevant accounting policy notels). b) Preparatlon of accounts on a golngconcern basis The Hospitalite of Our Lady of Lourdes generally meets its dayto dayworking capital requirements from its annual income. The Trustees have obtained and reviewed cash flowforecasts forthe coming year and based on these are satisfied thatthe Parish has resources to provide a reasonable expectation that it can continue to meet its financial obligations as theyfall due forthe forseeable future. Therefore these financial statements have been prepared underthe golng concern basis. c) Income Fares, fundraising and donation Income are accounted for on a cash receipts basis as the amount is collected. d) Expendlture Expen(iiture is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to 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 activity forwhich the expenditure was incurred. e) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents includes cash in hand and deposits held with banks 11
Notes tothe Financlal Statements for the year ended 31 December2023 contlnued... f) Funds Funds are classif led as either restricted or unrestricted funds, defined as follows: Restricted funds are funds subject to specific requirements as to their use which may be declared by the donor orwith their authority or created through legal processes, but still within the wider objects of the Parishes. Unrestricted funds are expendable atthe discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects ofthe charity. If parts ofthe unrestricted funds are earmarked atthe discretion ofthe trustees for a particular purpose, they are designated as a separate fund. This designation has an administrative purpose only and does not legally restrictthe trustees, discretion to apply the fund. 2. Criticalaccountlngjudgements and estlmation uncertalnty Estimates and judgments made in the process of preparingthe financial statements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors. including expectations offuture 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 orthatthere are any critical accounting estimates or assumptions which may have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year. 12
Notesto the Flnancial Statements forthe year ended 31 December 2024 Income 3. Donatlons and Legacles Unrestrlcted Funds 2024 Restricted Funds 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Donations Fundraising activities 6,205.00 16,793.51 48,742.43 65,535.94 22,998.51 48,742.43 71,740.94 7,740.45 4,914.50 12.654.95 6,205.00 4. Other TradingActlvities Unrestrlcted Funds 2024 Restrlcted Funds 2024 Total Total 2023 2024 5. Investments Unrestrlcted Funds 2024 Restricted Funds 2024 Totsi 2024 Total 2023 Bank Interest Received 2,171.31 2,171.31 5.184.91 5,184.91 7,356.22 7,356.22 1,946.69 1,946.69 6. Charltable Activitles Unrestricted Funds 2024 Restrlcted Funds 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Fares 121,837.50 121,837.50 121,837.50 121,837.50 114,559.00 114,559.00 7. Other Unrestrlcted Funds 2024 Restricted Funds 2024 Total Total 2024 2023 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance Sundry Mass Cards Candles & Donations 595.00 1.801.00 8,674.56 973.67 595.00 1,801.00 8,674.56 973.67 6.800.00 836.45 12,044.23 12,044.23 836.45 13
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements forthe year ended 31 December 2024 8. Analysls of expenditure Unrestrlcted Funds 2024 Restrlcted Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 2024 Generatlng Funds Fundraising Costs 551.28 551.28 551.28 551.28 3,310.04 Charltable Actlvltles Fares, transport and other Admlnistration Costs 212,995.00 212,995.00 113,007.00 212,995.00 212.995.00 113.007.00 Other Costs Bank Interestlcharges Sundry Expenses PSA 50th Dinner Dance Other 124.81 21,834.10 2,175.39 124.81 1,123.50 11,622.34 306.60 7,043.00 919.70 21,015.14 21,834.10 2,175.39 518.16 518.16 518.16 24,652.46 24,134.30 9. Taxatlon HospitaLite of Our Lady of Lourdes- Diocese of Dromore is a charity forthe purposes of applicable taxation legislation and is therefore not subject to taxation on its charitable activities. 10. Analysls of staff costs, trustees remuneratlon and expenses and the cost of management This charity has no personnelwith formal employment contracts, and relies on voluntary activity by Parishioners. 11. Debtors and Prepayment 2024 2023 Prepayments 14
Notesto the Financlal Statements fortheyear ended 31 December2024 12. Bankand Cash 2024 2023 Cash and Cash Equivalents- Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents- Unrestricted 514,970.98 536,477.07 124,218.80 127,932.56 639,189.78 664,409.63 13. Other Creditors 2024 2023 Accounts Deferred Income 14. LongTerm Llabllities 2024 2023 15. Analysis of NetAssets amongst Funds Restrlcted Unrestrlcted Total Current Assets Current Liabilities NetAssets 31 December 2024 514,970.98 124,218.80 639,189.78 514.970.98 124,218.80 639,189.78 15