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ST.PETER AND ST.PAUL COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH

TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

ST.PETER AND ST.PAUL COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5th April 2023

CONTENTS

PAGE
CONTENTS 1
CHARITY INFORMATION 2
TRUSTEES REPORT 3
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 4
BALANCE SHEET 5
EXPENDITURE 6-7
NOTES 8

St Peter & St Paul

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ST.PETER AND ST.PAUL COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH

Charity Information

For the Year Ended 5th April 2023

TRUSTEES (l} His Grace Bishop Anthony 40 Kingston Drive Whitley Bay NE26 1JJ {2} Dr. Atef Fouad George 36A Sandbanks Rd Poole Dorset BH14 8BU (3} Dr. Nader Kamal Francis 4 Aldon House Dorchester Road Yeovil Somerset BA20 2RH

SECRETARY Dr. Nader Kamal Francis TREASURER Dr. Atef Fouad George CHARITY NUMBER 1119114 BANKERS Barclays Bank

St Peter & St Paul

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ST.PETER AND ST.PAUL COP1IC ORTHODOX CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 05th April 2023

The trustees present their report and accounts for the period ended 05 April 2023

Trustees

The trustees named on page 1 have served throughout the period Appointment of Trustees is governed by the Trust Deed of the charity The Board of Trustees is Authorized to appoint new trustees to fill vacancies arising through resignation or death of an existing trustee.

Investment Powers

The Trust Deed authorizes the trustees to make and hold investments using the general funds of the charity

Constitution, Objects and Policies

Trust Deed constitutes the Charitable Trust, and its objects are to provide worship for believers of the Coptic Orthodox Faith.

The policy of the Charitable Trust continues to be the provision of additional finance in order that its objects stated above might be further achieved.

Development, Activities and Achievements

The trustees consider that the performance of the charity this period has been most satisfactory

The trust would not be able to provide such a wide service to our beneficiaries without the continued support of a large number of willing members

Financial Review

The financial position of the charity is considered most satisfactory this year

Future Developments

1-Further development and renewal of the worship place,

2- Church congregation has been increased and require more space to the local people.

3- Planning permission has been granted to create more spaces in the church hall and for Sunday school classes which it will be done in 3 phases.

Statement of Trustees Responsibilities

The trustees are required under the constitution of the charity to prepare financial. Statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs. of charity and of its results for that period. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to:

(a) Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.

(b) Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.

(c) Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate. to assume that the charity will continue in business.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity. They are also. responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable. steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities

Approval

04/12/2023

The trustees approved this report on ………………… and signed on their behalf,

Dr. Nader Kamal Francis Trustee

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ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH

Statement of Financial Activities for the period Ended 05th April 2023

Note.
INCOMING RESOURCES
Membership contribution
Collection & Church Boxes
HMRC JRS Grant
One off Donation
Investment Income
Gift Aids Recovered
Total Incoming Resources
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable expenditure
Management and
administration of the charity
1
Total Resources Used
Net Movement in Funds for
the period
Balance Brought Forward at
5 April 2022
Total Funds C/F at 5 April
2023
Unrestricted
Restricted Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
72,169
0
72,169
85,826
8,181
0
8,181
4,750
0
0
0
547
35,464
0
35,464
15,248
160
0
160
10
23,151
0
23,151
26,015
139,124
0 139,124 132,394
72,450
0
72,450
37,003
72,450
0
72,450
37,003
66,674
0
66,674
95,392
770,810
0 770,810 675,418
837,483
0837,483770,810

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ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 05TH April 2023

Note
Fixed Assets
2
Free Hold Property
Building Extension
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Banks and in Hand
Total Assets
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long Term Liabilities
Mortgage Loan
Total Current Liabilities
NET ASSETS
Financed By Unrestricted Funds
2023
£
844282
146395
203,974
1,194,652
210,773
210,773
983,879
983,879
2022
£
803258
41024
193372
1037654
225820
225,820
811,834
811,834

04/12/2023 These financial statements were approved and authorized for issue on................... And signed on behalf of the Trustees by

Nader Francis ......................

Trustee

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ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH

Year ended 05th April 2023

NOTED TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 05TH April 2023

1. Charitable Expenditure

Management & Administration of Charity
Priest Accommodation, Salaries & Expenses
Clergy Living expense
Travelling Expense
Motor Exp
House insurance
Council Tax
NI No Employer & Employee
Church Expenses
Electricity & Gas
Water Rates
Premises Insurance
Charitable Activates
Loan interest paid
Repairs & Renewal
Telephone
Sunday school activities
Other Expenses
Legal & Professional
Total Resources Used
2023
£
13,050
200
1,134
437
1,591
223
16,635
55,815
2022
£
7,700
948
274
0
836
17
9,774
27,228
1,766
280
1,103
12,200
7,031
27,457
885
750
3,959
385
1,046
84
1,061
15,200
7,505
0
688
0
804
841
72,450 37,002

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ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH

Year ended 05th April 2023

2. Tangible Assets
Cost
At 6 April 2022
Additions
At 5 April 2023
Depreciation
At 6 April 2022
Charge for the year
At 5 April 2023
Net Book Value
At 5 April 2023
At 5 April 2022
Free Hold
Improvement
Totals
Property
to Property
£
£
£
844,282
146,395
990,677
0
0
0
844,282
146,395
990,677
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
844,282
146,395
990,677
844,282
146,395
990,677

ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL

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COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH BOURNEMOUTH

Year ended 05th April 2023

Accounting Policies

Basis of Preparation of Accounts

The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention and include the results. of the charity’s operations.

The accounts have been prepared accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charity Accounts

The charity has taken advantage of the exemption to produce a cash flow statement. on the ground that it qualifies as a small charity

Fixed Assets

The Charity bought a church and a new house for the priest.

Income

Voluntary income and donation are accounted for as received by the charity and from Gift aid tax recovered.

Management and Administration Expenditure

Expenditure on management and administration of the charity includes all expenditure. not directly related to the charitable activity.

Members of the church council who served during this period are stated below.

Accountant

M.Tawfig FMAAT

St Peter & St Paul

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