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
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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.
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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.
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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.

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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
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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.
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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
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124.218.80
514,970.98
639,189.78
127.932.56
536,477.07
664,409.63
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Other Creditors
N￿CURRENT ASSErs
639.189.78
664,409.63
LONG TERM LIABILITIES
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NET ASSETS
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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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