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.