Ballykelly/St.Findluganus'/Derry/Church of Ireland

Public benefits

Purpose1 The expression of the precepts of the Christian religion through engagement with the general public,and in particular with the disadvantaged,the sick,the elderly and the young is a public benefit.This can be measured and evidenced through increased social integration and pastoral care delivered at the point of need.The direct benefit of

participationm in church life includes the enjoyment of public worship and the giving and receiving of pastoral ministry,inproved understanding of the values relating to civic engagement,community cohesion and providing a bridge between diverse groups as well as inproved educational outcomes through the churches ministry of teaching. The beneficiaries are the general public,and the public valuation of the benefits can be evidenced through attendance at public worship,participatiuon in church governance and willingness to support through contributions the continuing witness of the church.The wider benefit to the public will outweigh any detriment arising in the course of christian outreach.Any private benefit arising out of the fulfullment of our christian ministry of to lay staff is essential to the fulfillment of the purpose of the advancement of religion.No trustee receives remuneration,reward or other private benefit for carrying out their trustee responsibility. Purpose 2 The direct benefit flowing from this purpose include the provision of archive records,public enjoyment of cultural and historic buildings and artefacts such as church plate,furnishings and materials as well as an overall improved appreciation of long standing Christian heritage. This is demonstrated through ongoing provision of access to records and the use made of these records in,for example,research and genealogy,through conservation efforts in respect of records,property and artefacts and the subsequent and continued requests for access and use of our materials by wider society.There is no harm arising from the purpose.The beneficiaries are the general public.No private benefit is received by trustees fulfilling the trustee responsibilities in respect of these records,buildings of artefacts,but in the course of conservation and to make these accessible to the public,the engagement of professional staff and services is essential but incidental to the fulfilment of the purpose.

What your organisation does

All the functions of the Parish relate to the advancement of religion through holding regular worship and communicating with and caring for parishioners and others in our community.