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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£36.5K
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Spending
£38.6K
Public benefits
Purpose 1 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. The direct benefit of participation in Church life includes the enjoyment of public worship and the giving and receiving of pastoral
ministry, improved understanding of the values relating to civic engagement, community cohesion and providing a bridge between diverse groups as well as improved educational outcomes through the Church’s ministry of teaching. Purpose 2 The direct benefits 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 longstanding Christian heritage. Purpose 1 This can be measured and evidenced through increased social integration and pastoral care delivered at the point of need. The public valuation of the benefits can be evidenced through attendance at public worship, participation in Church governance and willingness to support through contributions the continuing witness of the Church. Purpose 2 This is demonstrated through on-going 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 purposes. The wider benefit to the public will outweigh any detriment arising in the course of Christian outreach. The beneficiaries are the general public. Purpose 1 Any private benefit arising out of the fulfilment of our Christian ministry or to lay staff is essential to the fulfilment 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 No private benefit is received by trustees fulfilling their trustee responsibilities in respect of records, buildings or 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.
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The Killadeas Priory Church has a majority of elderly congregation members and as a result the main activities are designed accordingly. The Mother's Union Group meet monthly at evening time and organize outings and meals out in daytime. Tuesday Club meet weekly in the afternoon where other family members and friends are also welcomed. This group
enjoy their 'away' days too. Sunday Worship is held weekly and Lenten Services held twice weekly followed by nightly Services on Holy Week. A monthly Evensong Service has also been introduced. Christmas provides extra Services as well as Carol Singing at the nearby Manor House Hotel. Church is open to denominations other than Church of Ireland on all occasions. Sunday School is held weekly (except school holidays) with two teachers and Child protection policy is adhered to by way of Safeguarding Trust instructions. Our Outreach Group has been rather inactive due to Covid restrictions but have started an organised weekly walking group for all ages. Priory Church is open for weddings and baptisms of parishioners and non-parishioners alike and of mixed religion. The Bishop's Stone and other ancient Stones area of the graveyard continue to attract Tourists and have been kept well maintained. The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for N I's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities entered into during the year have helped to achieve the Parish's objectives of providing public benefit.
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- The advancement of religion
Who the charity helps
- General public
How the charity works
- Religious activities
