(Greek Orthodox Community of thevirgin Mary Eleousal

PANAYIA ELEOUSA OF NOTTINGHAM AND DERBY
Report ofthe Trustees
page 1-2
Report ofthe Independent Examiner
page 3
Statement of FinacialActivities
page 4
Balance Sheet
page 5
Notes tothe FinanciaLStatements
pages 6-9

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The trustees submittheii annual report and financial statements fortheyear ended
31 December20204. The trustees have adopted the provision of the Statementof
Recommended Accounting Practice. Accountingand Reporting bycharities
ISORP 2005} issued in May2008.
In preparingthe annual reportand financial statements the trustees have taken
advantage ofthe concessions allowed forsmaller charities.
The charity, which is also known as The Greek Orthodox Communty ofthe
Virgin Mary ELeousa' was registered on 11 February2004.
Charity Number: 1102043
PrincipLe Address:
184 Derby Road
New Lenton
Nottingharn. NG7 INF
Charities trustees duringthe year:
His Eminence. Archbishop Nikitas
George Neocleous
Petros Christou
Andreas loannides
Dimitris Zoumas
The charity is governed by its Trust Deed
Trustees are appointed bythe existingtrustees forthe time being in consuLtation with
His Eminence the Archbishop of Thyateira and Great Britain.
Trustees shall hold meetings at leastonce in everyyear. A quorum shalLbethree.
Matters wlL be determined by a majority of the trustees present an(i voting.
Bankers:
Nalwest
Loughborough Branch
Leicester. LEII 3NZ
Barclays Bank Plc, Nottingham
Solicitors:
NichoLas and Co
18-22 Wigrnore Street
London, WIU 2RG
Accountants and Independent Examiner.
P.D. Christou FCCA
204 Francis Street
Derby DE216DF

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Review of objectives, activities and achievements:
To advance of the Greekorthodox faith:
Sunday sep4ice in Church is maintained to high standar(Is and to continue this,
the good remuneration ofthe resident priest has been maintained.
To advance education and in particular but not exclusively education in the
Greek Orthodox culture, inclu(Jingthe Greek Language. dancing and drama:
Duringthe yearwe accommodated Greekdancing and cultural events and drama
through the Supplementary Greekschoolfor Derby and Nottingham. The charity
supports the operation ofthetwo Greekschoois by providingfacilities such as
making available the Community Hallforschoolevents fordrama, festivities for
Christmas celebrations and Easter, as wellasforteaching.
The reLief of the el(ierty, sickand clisabled members of the Greekcommunity in
particularthrough the support, financial or otherwise. of such activities as
lunch clubs:
The charity made available duringthe year. the Community Hall, on a regular basis
communal meetings ofthe elderlywhere tea, coffee, cakes etc were provided.
The charitySUPPOrted through the auxiliary society"Philoptoxos" the help and
supportforthe eLderlyand sick members of ourcommunity.
To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and Other Leisure
time occupation in the interests of socialwelfarewiththe object of improvingthe
conditions of life of the said beneficiaries, in particular but not exclusively. the
younger and oLdermembers ofthe community.
Details ofthe charities financial activities, and funds are given in the attached finance
statement.
All assets ofthe charity are heLd bythe trustees intrust forthe charity.
This reportwas approved Oythetrustees on......
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Dimitris Zoumas on behalf ottheTrustees

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I report on the accounts ofthe Trustfortheyear ended 31 December 2024which are set
out on pages 4t0 9.
Respectlve Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The Charity's trustees are responsible forthe preparation of the accounts. The charity's
trustees consider that an auijit is not required forthis yearand that an independent
examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts (undersection 145 ofthe 2011 Act}
followthe procedures laid down inthe General Directions given bythe Charity
Commissioners (undersection 145 {9) ofthe 2011 Act; anti
state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of Independent Examlner's Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given bythe
Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a reviewofthe accounting record5 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 astrustees concerningany such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide allthe evidence thatwould be required in an audit, and
consequently, I do not express an auijitopinion on the viewgiven bythe accounts.
Independent Examiners's statements
In connection with my examination. no matter has corneto my attention:
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect
the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 ofthe 2011 Act. and
to prepare accounts which accoid with the accounting records and to comply
wtth the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met: or
to which. in my opinion. attention shouLd be drawn in orderto enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
Name
Petros Christou
Relevant professional qualification or body..
Date.......
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P D. CHRISTOU FCCA
204 FRANCIS STREET
DERBY DE216DF

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Donations and Gifts
Net rental income
GiftAid credit
77.025
13,856
66.302
93.709
IQQQ. 68.302
EXP
Legalfees
Ministers Fees and Expenses
Expenses of Ministers Residence
Cleaning costs
Water Rates
Light and Heat
Telephone & Internet
Insurance- Church
Repairs and Maintenance
Chantering classes
Candles an(J Crosses
Christening &WeddingCertificates
Christening and Wedding Expenses
Sundry Donations
Visiting Choir Costs
Accountancy Fees
Loan Interest and charges
Sundry Expenses
Depreciation
1.022
28.190
20.489
6,388
2,800
1,552
13,382
935
4,070
3.314
1,770
3.212
11.615
668
4.520
6.314
1.327
2.072
180
1.032
3,880
2,250
1.540
2.477
5.657
6,404
2.721
8.398
6,252
168
DED
ETI
CE
9.422
-3,158
Fund Balances Brought Forward at l January
Fund Balances Carried Forward at 31 December

IA
20
268.485
272,029
Advance- gift aid
Cash at Bank
5.800
37,583
7.800
25.928
LIT
Bank & other loans
-9.540
-9.374
ET
302.328
296.383
fallinedue after morethan oneyear
SU87
ND
Unrestricted Funds
General Funds
204.817
195.395
Restricted Funds
Designated Funds
The financial Statements were approved bythe trustees on...
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Dimitris Zoumas

BY
Fi
EnJJeLI! Dec
The financial statements have been prepared underthe historical cost convention
and in accordance with Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice.
Accounting and Reporting bycharities (SORP 2005).
A(ivantage has been taken of the concessions allowed for smaller charities.
Depreciation has been provided atthe following rates in orderto write off the
assets over their estimated useful lives:
ht
Freehold Property
Church Fixtures & Equipment
Minister's Residence, Furniture & Fittings
1112 % per annum
20 % per annum
25 % per annum
in
Donations and Gifts
Church Collections
Donations
42.450
38,995

ANDD
Printing & stationery
Calenda15 and Books
Clergy Fund
Pest Control
MisceLleneous items
170
875
loo
105
322
24
Fire & Safety
New locks
Church Repairs
1,585
1.467

FN
Property
Property
180-182 Flxtures & Fixiures
Church
Residence
Cost
At ljanuary 2024
Additions
At 31 December2024
246,192
12,459
50,517
14.999 324,167
4aL4
Depreciation
At l January2024
Charge inthe Year
At 31 December2024
22,158
1,595
14.217
14.168
52,138
536
Net Bookvalue
At 31 December2024
At i January2024
Qredito
Bank Loan

neral Fun
Balance at l January
Movement in Fund
195.395
35.701
Balance at 31 December
The designateij fund represents monies Oonated specificaLly for the purchase
or development of a new freehold property.