Friends Of St Macartan's Cathedral Clo her TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS AND ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 CHARITY NUMBER: 107915
Friends Of St Macartan's Cathedral Clo her ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 CONTENTS References and Adm inistrative Details Trustees, Annual Report Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees Receipts and Payments Account Statement of Assets and Liabilities Notes to the Financial Statements
Friends Of St Macartan's Cathedral Clo her REFERENCES AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 Charity Name., Friends Of St Macartan's Cathedral, Clogher Charity Registration Number: 107915 Contact Address: c/0 Mr Harrison Boyd 25 Aughentaine Road Clogher Co Tyrone BT76 OUY Trustees Isabel Gilmore Harrison Boyd Walter Pringle George Montgomery Alexander Gordon McLaren Beryl Boyd Jack Johnston Harold Martin Very Rev Kenneth Hall Una Bourke Rt Rev Francis John McDowell Independent Examiner Crudden Dolan Limited 23 Darling Street Enniskillen Co Fermanagh BT74 7DP Bankers Ulster Bank 55 Main Stree CIo8her County Tyrone BT76 OAA
Friends Of St Macartan's Cathedral Clo her TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 The Trustees present the annual report and statement of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities for Friends Of St Macartan's Cathedral, Clogher for the year ended 31 December 2022. Objectives and Activities The Charity's objectives are lil the advancement of religion, and lill the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science. bringing together in a fellowship of loyalty and devotion all who care for the ancient lili foundation of the Cathedral Church of St Macartans, Clogher and its continuing witnes5 to the glory of God liv assisting in the maintenance and preservation of the Cathedral. The Committee meets at least three times per annum to run the charity, help raise funds for St Macartan's Cathedral in Clogher. The Committee meets to plan and run a variety of social and fundraising events and activities e.g. BBQ, concerts and services on an annual basis. Achievements, Performance and Public Benefit Activitles & Perforrnance Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, all activities that had been planned by the Friends of Clogher for 2022 were cancelled, for a second year running. The Charity held it's bank finances and maintained it's membership in anticipation of future events and activities which would be held in support of the Cathedral. Public Benefits provlded The gathering around the Cathedral of a body of supporters (the 'Friends) extending beyond its congregation and across denominational boundaries. This in turn improves good / community relations, education and well-being outcomes, and reduced levels of social isolation, stress and anxiety, through the promotion of religion and culture in Clogher Diocese. The provision of financial support for the maintenance and enhancement of the fabric of the Cathedral,. the provision of financial support for aspects of the life and worship of the Cathedral not provided for from other resources of the Cathedral. These benefits are demonstrated through feedback from visitors, tourists, the congregation, beneficiaries and attendees at our meetings, events, and activities using,. evaluation forms, surveys, verbal feed back, a nd eva luation of our activities. In providing a local point of social contact and activities for the community benefit there is no possibility of harm out weighing the benefit- there is no harm arising from any of the purpose5. The charity's beneficiaries are primarily the inhabitants of Clogher Diocese and its surrounding environs within the Dungannon and South Tyrone area of Mid Ulster District Council. A private benefit to Trustees may arise from participation in our ongoing events, activities, and services. Through th is, Trustees gain awareness, i nformation, skills, and experience which are tra nsferable to other settings, and which may benefit their own community group or area. Our own Trustees receive information, tuition, services and activities in the same way as other beneficiaries, and are assigned support, information and services in the same ways as other beneficiaries. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries.
Compliance wlth Public Benefit The Charity has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities entered into during the year have helped to achieve the Charity's objectives and activities, as well as providing public benefit. Golng Concern The Trustees have reviewed the budgets for the year ahead and are satisfied that there are adequate funds in place to ensure that the Charity can continue its activities and the financial statement for the year ended 31 December 2021 can be signed off as a going concern, Structure, Governance and Management Governing Document and Constitution of the Charity The Charity is governed by it's Constitution. Organisational Structure & Recrultment and Appointment of Committee Members The Bishop of Clogher is appointed as chairman. Two other members of the Committee are appointed a5 representatives of the Cathedral, by the Cathedr431 Board & Chapter. All positions in the committee are entirely voluntary with no remuneration paid. Remaining committee members and positions are elected at the Annual General Meeting of the Charity. The management of the Charity is vested in the Management Committee which is elected as above. Statement of Trustees, Responslbilities The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the statement of Receipts and Payments and statement of Assets and Liabilities in accordance with applicable law and regulations. The laws applicable to charities in Northern Ireland with income of le55 than £250,000 requires the Trustees to prepare a statement of Receipts and Payments and a statement of Assets and Liabilities for each financial The laws applicable to charities in Northern Ireland with income of less than £250,000 requires the Trustees to prepare a statement of Receipts and Payments and a statement of Asset5 and Liabilities for each financial year. The Trustees are rep50nsible for keeping accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the assets and liabilities of the Charity. They are also responsible for Safeguarding the asset5 of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Signed on behalf of the Trustees Mr5 Isabel Gilmore Mr Harrison Bo Date . 2LtL 20
Friends Of St Macartan's Cathedral Clo her INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE CHARITY TRUSTEES OF Friends Of St Macartan's Cathedral Clo her We report on the accounts of Friends Of St Macartan's Cathedral, Clogher for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set on pages 5 and 6. Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is our responsibility to: Examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under sections 65191 Ibl of the Charities Act State whether particular matters have come to our attention Basis of independent examiner's report We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and our examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519)Ib) of the Charities Act. Our examination included a review of the accounting record5 kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to believe: l. That accounting record5 were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 4. That there 15 further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached Independent examiner's statement We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters111 to141 listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland,we have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. CRUDDEN DOLAN LIMITED CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AND REGISTERED AUDITORS 23 Darling Street Enniskillen Co Fermanagh BT74 7DP Date..
Friends Of St Macartan's Cathedral Clo her RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2022 2022 Total 2022 Total 2021 Recei General Donations 160 160 170 Bank and Deposit Interest Total Receipts 166 166 174 Pa ments Print, postage & stationary Red Cross Ukraine Appeal 200 200 Total Payments 200 200 Excess of Receipts over Payments for the year before transfers 1341 34 174 Transfers Excess of Receipts over Payments for the year (34) (34) 174 Mrs Isabel Gilmore Mr Harrison Boyd Date:
Friends Of St Macartan's Cathedral Clo her STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022 Unrestricted Designated Restricted Funds Funds Funds 2022 2022 2022 Total 2022 Total 2021 Cash Funds Current Accounts 4,464 4,464 4,497 Deposit Account Total Cash Funds 4,464 4,464 4,497 Total Assets 4,464 4,464 4,497 On behalf of the Trustees LdiJ fj Mrs Isabel Gilmore Mr Harrison Boyd Date:
Friends Of St Macartan's Cathedral Clo her NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 l. Accounting policies Set out below are the principal accounting policies which have been adopted in the compilation of the Receipts and Payments Account and the Statement of Assets and Liabilitie5. a) Receipts and Payments Account All items of income and expenditure included within the Receipts and Payments Account have been accounted for on a cash receipts basis. b) Statement of Assets and Libilities The only assets of the charity are the bank accounts, 2. Reconciliation of Cash Funds Total Cash Funds at Beginning of the year 4,497 Receipts for the year 166 Payments for the year 12001 Total Cash Funds at end of the year 4,464 3. Movement in Funds At Incoming 01.01.21 Resources Outgoing Resources At 31.12,21 Transfers Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds General Fund 4,497 166 (2001 4,464 4,497 166 12001 4,464 Total Funds 4,497 166 1200} 4,464 4. Collections for Third Parties No collections were made on behalf of Third Parties 5. Transactions with the Trustees There were no monertary transactions ith Trustees throughout the year.