ARCHBISHOP ROMERO TRUST
(Registered Charfty No. 1110069)
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

ARCHBISHOP ROMERO TRUST
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
Registered charity number
111(K)69
Registered office
PO Box 70227
London E9 9BR
Postal address
57 Lyme Grove
London E9 6PX
Trustees
Dr. Julian Filochowski CMG, OBE {Co-Chair)
Mr. Stephen Davies (Co-chair)
Ms. Clare Dixon OBE (Co-chair)
Mr. Michael Egan {Treasu￿r)
Rev. Richard Carter
Dr. Janet Graffius
Rt. Rev. Nicholas Hudson
Sister Eileen McLoughlin SSHJM
Rev. James O'Keefe
Mr. David Skidmore OBE
Rev. Dr. Frank Turner SJ
Membership secretary
Ms. Jenny Rossiter
Patrons
Archbishop Leo Cushley
Sister Maria Julia Garcia
Very Rev. Dr. John Hall
Archbishop Emeritus Diarmuid Martin
Cardinal Vincent Nichols
Lord John Sentamu
Mgr. Rafael Urrutia
Lord Rowan Williams
Website
v4ww.romerotrust.o
Contact us at
romerotrust
mail.com

ARCHBISHOP ROMEROTRUST
TRUSTEES. REPORT
YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
The trustees present the 20th Annual Report of the Archbishop Romero Trust for the year ended 5
April 2024.
Objectives
The purposes of the Trust are:
al to advance the education of the public in the life and works of Oscar Romero, the martyred
Archbishop of San Salvador, and his principles of human rights, social justice and the relief of
poverty:
bl to advance religion by promoting liturgical celebrations including commemorations of the life
of Oscar Romero and prayer for the recognition of his sanctity in the Christian Church; and
c) the relief of poverty and the promotion of human rights and social justice {as set out in the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and subsequent United Nations Conventions and
Declarations and in Goudium etspes, the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern
World of the Second Vatican Council) in Latin America in memory of Oscar Romero.
Actlvitles and achievements
On 8 July 2023 the joint CAFOD-Rornero Trust pilgrimage to Lindisfarne took place with 40 pilgrims
walking across the sands while the tide was out. Others arrived in motor vehicles, making a total of
some 120 present for the tslks and the closing liturgical celebration in the island's St Mary's Anglican
Church. Similar pilgrimages were fixed for tide-friendly dates in 2024 and 2025.
On 28 September 2023 a special Ecumenical Vespers was organised in St George's Cathedral,
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Southwark, to mark the 10 anniversary of the dedication of the St Oscar Romero Shrine there. The
Romero Trust had been closely involved in the design, erection and funding of the Shrine. This
celebratory occasion happily coincided with the upgrading of the Romero chapel from a Diocesan to
a National Shrine and the rotation of the Romero Cross into a more prominent Position in the
cathedral. Archbishop John Wilson presided at the Ser¥ice and the Romero Trust Patron, Sirjohn Hall,
Emeritus Dean of Westminster Abbey, was the preacher. Subsequently, the Trust assisted in the
draftins and design of simple guides and educational materials for adult and school visitors to the
Shrine.
In October 2023 Jan Graffius and Julian Filochowski travelled to San Salvador to inspect and carry out
a deep-clean of the relics in Romero's bungalow home at the D5vine Providence cancer hospital and
of the relics and belongings of the Jesuit martyrs at the Central American University. The expert
consultancy advicethatwas offered wassupplemented with the provision to both centres of museum-
grade environmental monitorsto measure temperature, UV light and humidity in the rooms and cases
where these relics are displayed.
Once again at the invitation of the Dean, on Sunday4 February 2024 a Service of Choral Evensong with
a special focus on Archbishop Romero took place in St Alban's Cathedral at which Archbishop John
Wilson preached.

ARCHBISHOP ROMEROTRUST
TRUSTEES, REPORT (continued)
YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
'Prayerful and Prophetic Resilience in the Face of Injustice - Archbishops Oscar Romero and Denis
Hurley, was the theme chosen by the Trust for Romero Week in March 2024. In conjunction with local
parishes and networks the Trust coordinated the arrangements for a series of meetings and
celebratory liturgies in Exeter, Glasgow, Wigan and Leeds. They were co-sponsored by CAFOD, SCIAF,
Missio, Christian Aid, Pax Christi, Jesuit Missions, and the National Justice and Peace Network. The
guest speaker was Raymond Perrier, Director of the Denis Hurley Centre in Durban, South Africa. He
has campaigned over many years both in Britain and in Africa for social justice and the needs of the
poorest of the poor. Hi5 British tour culminated with a live-streamed Address at the National
Ecumenical Service to commemorate the martyrdom of Romero at the Church of St Martin-in-the-
Fields on 16 March 2024. The Address was later posted on the Trust website. The following week, Jan
Graffius spoke in Wigan and Glasgow with a similar focus on 'Resilience in the Face of Injustice
Romero and the Jesuit Martyrs,.
On 20 March 2024 Archbishop Wilson presided at the lunchtime Eucharist in St George's Cathedral.
Organised in conjunction with the Diocesan Education Commission and the Oscar Romero Award
Trust, the Service included visits by class groups to the cathedral's Romero Shrine and the presentation
of Oscar Romero Award certificates to qualifying schools in the diocese.
A series of guided Romero Walks in Central London have been designed by Jenny Rossiter. They last
up to two hours and include St George's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and other stops along the
routes where there are links to the Romero story. A 'dummy run, was arranged early in 2024 with
outings for 2025 to be publicised by the Trust.
Communicatlons
In late 2023 agreement was reached with the distributor of the Spanish film What Lucia Saw,, which
portrays the 1989 assassination at the UCA university in San Salvador of the six Jesuit priests and two
women. This allows the film, with its English subtitles, to be accessed on the Trust's website for a
period of 4-5 years. On 22 May 2023 a well-attended showing of the film was organised by the Trust
at the Jesuit parish in Glasgow.
The Trust has frequent posts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter coordinated by Stephen Davies.
These posts often include quotations from St Oscar Romero's Sunday homilies and so enable a wider
audience to become aware of the richness of the saint's reflections. The social media posts offer links
to the Trust's website whenever appropriate. There are approximately 2,400 members of the Romero
Trust Facebook Group, around 3,0(X) followers on X {ft>rmerly Twitter) and 1,000 on Instagram -
representing a substantial increase on the previous year.
The 32. and 33 issues of Romero News, the Trusvs twice-yearly newsletter edited by Clare Dixon,
were distributed by post and email to some 9CM) 'Friends of Rornero, in September 2023 and January
2024.

ARCHBISHOP ROMERO TRUST
TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued)
YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
Financial review
With the assistance of the Carmelite Friars in Britain, the parish of St James the Great in Petts Wood
and other individual donors, the Trust made grants totalling £9,80812023- £6,784) to the Divine
Providence Cancer Hospital in San Salvador. These grants have been used to purchase an
environmental monitor to facilitate the conservation of the Romero relics at the hospital, an urgently
needed replacement autoclave steriliser and a new pump for the hospital's water 5YStem.
The Trust made an additional grant of £13,737 to the hospital, from an earmarked legacy left by the
late Michael Lewis, for the construction of a new covered entrance way to the hospital building.
Total income for the year came to £26,075 (2023: £21,686), comprisin8 restricted income earmarked
for specific programmes of £15,333 (2023: £6,663) and unrestricted income of £10,742 {2023:
£15,023). Unrestricted expenditure amounted to £11,84512023: £18,572), giving a deficit forthe year
in unrestricted funds of £1,103 {2023: deficit of £3,549).
The balance sheet as at 5 April 2024 shows total funds held of £17,273 (2023: £28,588), comprising
restricted funds tot3llin8 £12,53212023: £22.744) and unrestricted funds of £4,741 {2023: £5,844).
The Trust needs to hold reserves (i.e. unrestricted funds) to be able to continue to meet its obligations
and deliver its programme of attivities even in the event of a delay orshortfall in funding. The trustees
estimate that reserves of not less than £5,(KK) are required to provide adequate mitigation against
such risks; this estimate is reviewed as the programme of activities develops. Reserves as at 5 April
2024 amount to £4,741, slightly less than the policy requirement. The Trustees continue to exercise
careful oversight of the Trust's activities and commitments so that the Trust remains financially
resilient.
Structure, governance and management
Archbishop Romero Trust is a registered charity, number Ill￿69. It is govemed by a Trust Deed
executed on 6 september 2CKN amended by a deed of varlaiion dated 9 June 2005.
The Trust employs no staff and its actNities are carried out entirely by trustees and other volunteers.
The trustees met four times during the financial year. Following a review of board responsibilities, the
trustees elected Julian Filochowski, Stephen Davies and Clare Dixon as co-chairsforthe period October
2022 to September 2024. In makin8 decisions and exercising their powers, the trustees have had due
regard to the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance.
By
roftheB rd
Julian Filochowski
Co-chair
24 October 2024

ARCHBISHOP ROMERO TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
I report to the trustees on the accounts of Archbishop Romero Trust ('the Trusv) for the year ended 5
April 2024 set out on pages 6 to 10.
Respective responslblllties of the trustees and examlner
The chariWs trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this year I'under section 144{2) of the Charitie5 Att 2011
(the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is required.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act;
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given bythe Charity Commission
(under Section 145{51{b) of the 2011 Attl; and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of the Independent examlnerfs report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Dlrections given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accountin8 records kept by the 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 seekin8explanations from you as trustees concerning
such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in
an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whetherthe accounts present a true and falrvlew
and the report is Ilmited to those matters set out in the statements below.
Independent examlnerfs statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material aspert, the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act: and
to prepare accounts which accord with accounting records and to comply with the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act.
have not been met; or
2. to which, in myopinion, attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper understanding
ofth
counts to be reached.
A.N. Cliffe
Nicholas Cliffe & Co. Limited
Mill House, Mill Court
Great Shelford
Cambridge C822 5LD
24 October2024

ARCHBISHOP ROMERO TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVMES
YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
Year ended S April 2024
Unrest-
ricted
Year ended 5 April 2023
Unrest-
rlrted
Rest-
rlcted
Rest-
rlcted
Note
Totsi
Total
Incomlng resources:
Donations
Grants
Sale of books
12,333
7,933
20,266
3,663
13,600
17,263
3,000
1,423
2,809
2,809
1,423
Total
15,333
10,742
26,075
6,663
15,023
21,686
Outgolng expenditure:
Grants
Promotion of Romero's
name
Administration and
governance
23,545
23,545
42,313
3,590
45,903
10,720
12,720
324
14,140
14,464
1,125
1,12S
842
Total
25,545
11,845
37,390
42,637
18,572
61,209
Deficit
{10,212)
{1,103) (11,315) (35,974)
(3,549) 139,5231
Funds brought forward
22,744
28,588
58,718
9,393
68,111
Funds carried forward
12,532
4,741
17,273
22,744
5,844
28,588
The notes on pages 8 to 10 form part of these financial statements.

ARCHBISHOP ROMEROTRUST
BALANCE SHEET
5 APRIL 2024
5 Aprfl
2024
Totsl
5 April
2023
Total
Rest-
ricted
Unrest-
rirted
Rest-
rlcted
Unrest-
rirted
Note
Assets:
Cash at bank
12,532
4,741
17,273
22,744
5,844
28,588
Restrlcted funds:
Hospital Divina
Providencia
Hospital Legacy
Project
9,311
9,311
5,786
5,786
3,221
3,221
16,958
16,958
Total restrlrted funds
12,532
12,532
22,744
22,744
Unrestricted funds
4,741
4,741
5,844
5,844
Total funds
12,532
4,741
17,273
22,744
5,844
28,588
The notes on pages 8 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by
Michael Egan
Treasurer
24 October 2024

ARCHBISHOP ROMERO TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
l. Accounting polices
Basis of preparation
The accounts are prepared on a cash basis.
Having reviewed the financial position and future plans for the charity, the trustees have identified no material
uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue its
activities for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt a going concern basis in preparing the
accounts.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when fvnds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.
2. Grants received
Year ended 5 April 2024
Unrest-
rirted
Year ended S April 2023
Unrest-
ricted
Rest-
rlcted
Rest-
rfcted
Totsl
Total
Carmelite Province of GB
3,000
3,CM)O
3. Grants paid
Year ended 5 Aprll 2024
Unrest-
rlcted
Year ended 5 April 2023
Unrest-
ricted
Rest-
rlcted
Rest-
ricted
Totsl
Total
Hospital Divina Providencia
Hospital Legacy
Fe y Alegria School, La Chacra
St. Romero for Everyone
9,808
13,737
9,808
13,737
6,784
32,785
724
2,020
6,784
32,785
724
5,610
3,590
23,545
23,545
42,313
3,590
45,903

ARCHBISHOP ROMERO TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (contlnued)
YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
4. Promotion of Romero's name
Year ended 5 April 2024
Unrest-
rirted
Year ended 5 April 2023
Unrest-
rlcted
Rest.
rirted
Rest-
rlcted
Total
Total
Events and memorial services
Romero News
Purchase of books
Film licence
Publicity materials
Website and digital archive
Travel and subsistence
562
2,603
2,361
2,530
730
895
1.039
562
2,603
2,361
4,530
730
895
1,039
324
2,373
2,747
2,697
2,747
1,544
730
328
6,418
730
328
6,418
10,720
12,720
324
14,140
14,464
5. Admlnlstratlon and governance
Year ended 5 April 2024
Unrest-
rfrted
Year ended 5 April 2023
Unrest-
rlrted
Rest-
ricted
Rest-
rirted
Total
Total
Postage and stationery
446
250
86
343
446
250
86
343
472
295
75
472
295
75
Telephone
Governance costs
1,125
1,125
842
842
6. Movements on restrlcted funds
6 April
2023
5 Aprll
2024
Receipts Payments Transfers
2023-24:
Hospital Divina Providencia
Hospital Legacy Project
Film licence
5,786
16,958
13.333
(9,808)
{13,737)
{2,[￿0)
9,311
3,221
Total restricted funds
22,744
15,333
{25,545)
12,532

ARCHBISHOP ROMERO TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)
YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
6. Movements on restricted funds {continued)
6 Aprll
2022
5 Aprfl
2023
Recelpts Payments Transfers
2022-23:
Hospital Divina Providencia
Hospital Legacy Project
Fe y Alegria School, La Chacra
Jesuit Fund for Social Justice
Romero Solar Park
St. Romero for Everyone
6,707
49,743
724
324
1,220
5,863
(6,784)
(32,785)
{724)
{324)
5,786
16,958
(1,220)
1,220
(2,020)
Total restricted funds
58,718
6,663
{42,637)
22,744
Hospltal Dlvina Pmvldencio: to support the running costs of the 'Hospitalito' for palliative patient care and the
upkeep of the Romero relics pilgrim centre.
Hospltal Legacy Projert: from the estate of the late Michael Lewis, for the benefit of the 'Hospitalito'. Grants from
this fund in 2022-23 paid forthe purchase and installation of 80 solar panels forthe roots of the hospital buildings,
which should generate enough power to meet 90% of the hospital's needs.
Fllm licence: for the right to show the film 'What Lucia sa￿ on our website for fwe years.
Fe yAlegrla School. La Chocro: to support children's education in one of the poorest regions of El Salvador.
Jesuit Fundfvr Sociol Justice: to support the costs of the March 2022 Romero week activities.
Romemsolar Park: to support the establishment of a renewable energy facility in the district of Chalatenango, El
Salvador. As this project has been indefinitely postponed, the original donors (Jesuit Missions) agreed that the
balance of thls fund can be transferred to the St. Rornero for Everyone fund.
St Romem for Everyone." to support the canonisation office of the Archdiocese of San Salvador in creating an
online application, which will gather and make publicly available all relevant written and audio material
concerning the canoni5ation of Archbishop Romero and the causes of the martyrs of El Salvador.
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