REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1122211
Re
ort of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
For
St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church Bristol
Johns Accountancy & Taxation
4 Northville Road
Bristol BS7 ORG

St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church Bristol
Contents for the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Pa
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Flnancial Statements
8-10
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
11-12

St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Bristol
Report of the Trustees
For the Year Ended 31" March 2024.
The trustee5 present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31,
March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance
with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)
(effective l January 20191
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charlty Name.. St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Bristol, UK
Charity Registration Number.. 1122211
Operational Address,. Vicarage, 24 Sherbourne Avenue, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 888
Worshipping at:
St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church,
Stackpool Road, Southville, Bristol B53 INW
Vicar & President: Rev Sanaj Babu Mathew
Charlty Trustees for the year 2023-2024
Mr. Abraham Niravathu
Vice President
Mr. Jaffey Chacko
Secretary
Mr. Saji Mathew
Treasurer
Mr. Sunil KJ Daniel
Accountant
Mr. Sam K Varughese
Lay Leader I
Mr. Mathew Samuel
Lay Leader11
Mr. K V Oommen
Mandalam Representative
Mr. Sanu Samuel
Zonal Assembly Member & Choir Representative
Mr. Alex P Abraham
Edavaka Mission Representative
Mrs. Annie Cherian
Sevika Sangham Representative
Mr. Alan Saji John
Youth Fellowship Representative
Mrs. Jinie Sam
Sunday School Representative
Mr. P G Analyse
Prayer Group Representative
Mr. Mency John Mathew
Prayer Group Representative
Mr. Biju P Abraham
Prayer Group Representative
Mr. Johnson Chacko
Prayer Group Representative
Mr. Vineeth P Kunju
Prayer Group Representative
Mr. Reji Abraham
Prayer Group Representative
Internal Audltors:
Mr, Sunil Thomas
Mr. Samuel Sammoni
Independent Examlner:
John's Accountancy and Taxation,
4 Northville Road,
Bristol B57 ORG.
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
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The charity is controlled by it5 governing document, a constitution adopted on 26 November 2006
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as amended on 28 October 2007 and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Rlsk Management
The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure
appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
Objectlves and Actlvltles
Revlew of Actlvltles
Holy Communion Services are conducted on each Sundays starting at9,.30 am. All fourth Sundays have
been set apart for English Communion Service. 8irthdays and Wedding Anniversary thanksgiving and
special prayer services are held during the Holy Communion Service. Parish initiated and started Holy
Communion services was started In Taunton and Yeovil as an effort to reach out to the members living
away from Bristol in the South-west regions.
Parish has six area prayer groups; prayer meetings are held regularly on Fridays and Saturdays.
Thought-provoking messages by our Vicar Rev Sanoj Babu Mathew are shared from the Word of God
during the meetings.
Durlng the financial year, a total of forty-one families Jolned the membership of the Parish.
Our Parlsh is part of the Diocese of UK-Europe-Africa, which was elevated from UK & Europe Zone, on
the I" January 2024, A newly consecrated Bishop Rt Rev Dr Joseph Mar Ivanios Episcopa was
appointed as our Diocesan Bishop, Our parish actively participated in all Zonal programs such as zonal
interce550ry prayer meetings & Zonal Sunday celebrations. Members of our parish took part in the
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Zonal one-day meet on the 11 November 2023 held at Tamworth. 25 sponsors from the Parish
supported the Diocese's "Light to Life" project which enables education and food for underprlvileged
children in India,
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The 16 Annual Parish Day was celebrated on the 16 April 2023 led by our Vicar Rev Sanoj Babu
Mathew.
Education Sunday dedication was held in September, and the offertory raised from our Children were
donated to the Southville Primary School food bank that provided food hampers for more than 42
families in the Parish nei8hbourhood.
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Harvest Festival took place on two consecutive Sunday's 3 and 10 September 2023, since the
membership numbers have grown to about 180 families.
Parish observed the 22. October 2023 as Family Sunday and during the Service, One-day income
Offerings was collected.
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A parish picnic was organised on the 28 October 2023. A trip to Exmouth, that included a visit to the
historic "Holy Trinity Church" In addition, a vislt to the "Geoneedle" along the Jurassic coast Was held,
followed by a journey on the "Seaton Tramwav, in Colyton
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Parish'5 annual convention was held from the 17 to 19 November 2023 in the Parish. Our speaker
was Rev Sunny Thomas, a retired clergy of the Mar Thoma Church, who shared inspiring messages and
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was a blessing to our members.
Carol rounds were held in ten areas under our prayer groups. The representative5 and members took
responsibility as convenors to support the event, by renting large halls, Locations were Bath, We5ton-
Super-mare, Yeovil, Taunton, North Bristol, South East Bristol, Gloucester, Yeovil, Swindon & Hereford.
The Christmas carol service was held in the Church on the 23, December 2023, Saturday. Rev Fr Shyju
P. Mathai delivered the Christmas message.
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Ecumenical Carol Service "Gloria 2023" was held on the 26 December 2023, and was hosted by our
Parish. It was well attended by the E pi5copal Churches from Bristol.
A watch night service was held on the 31" December 2023, with a time of praise, intercession, testimony
and message from the Word of God, prior to starting the Holy Communion Service. Chief Guest for the
evening was Rev Dr T S Thomas.
The church contributed to various charitable causes, after meeting Its operational costs. £1,750 was
donated in Dec 2023, to the local School's Winter Food HamperAppeal to support needy families in the
neighborhood. A donation of £500 each was given to local charities: One25 Project, Salvation Army's
Homelessness Fund and InHope.
Harmony 2024, a family event to bring all the families together was organised, It was held on the 3
February 2024 at the Trinity Academy. A family workshop was held during the morning session and our
Guest speaker Rev Soju M Thomas, reflected on the theme 'The Faith and Tradition of the Church.. The
need to be passed to Generations" A separate children's session was held and was led by Dr Genu
Cherian. In the afternoon a variety of Cultural programs were presented by all age groups.
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An inter-prayer group quiz and song competition was held on the 17 March 2024, following the Holy
Communion Service. Mr Cibi Mathew and Mrs Sunu Cibi, members of the Salem Mar Thoma Church,
Southampton were the invited judges for quiz and the son8 competition,
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The Lenten period started on the 12 February 2024. Or Vicar Rev Sanoj Babu Mathew initiated and co-
ordinated with all the sub-organisations of the Church, for volunteers to prepare and present a five-
minute meditation based on the gospel reading for the day. About fifty messages over the lent were
prepared and presented by members of all age groups including Sunday School children.
Parish has an organised Sunday school with 140+ registered children in 14 classes. Sunday School
organizes various events for the spi ritual nourishment of our children.
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Vacation bible school was held on I, to 4 June 2023. The theme was "Root and Fruit,, Mr Ashish
Varghese {Carmel MTC Liverpooll was the VBS director. Around 95 children participated.
The Youth Fellowship held a praise and worship session with Miss Anna Abraham as a guest speaker.
Youths organised a food sale to raise money to buy a projector for both youth and parish events. Cottage
prayers were also conducted this year, which were truly wonderful gatherings that fostered a sense of
community and spiritual reflection. The youths also hosted a bake-off competition, judged by Vicar Rev
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Sanoj Babu Mathew and Mrs. Annie Cherian. Many youths attended the 6 Mar Thoma Youth
Conference and played an active role by participating in the talent night and leading a praise and worship
session.
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Our parish choir group is very active and supports worship services, parish convention, Christmas carol
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service, Eccumenical carol service, etc. Choir hosted an amazing food sale on 16 July '23 with the
support of our choir members and church members in a south Indian traditional Thattukada style.
The Sevika SanEham (Women's Wing) of the St.Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Bristol meets on Sundays
after the Holy Communion se￿iCe and holds sessions for Bible study, interce55ion, biblical character
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study, planning and general meetings and cooking sessions on 5 Sundays. During the year, monthly
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house prayers were initiated. A one-day outing, where 47 members took a day trip on the 8 July 2023
to Illfracombe and Woolacombe, The World Day of Prayer was conducted on the 2. March 2024.
Palestine was the chosen country of the year. Rev, Dr. M,J. Joseph was the guest speaker at the event.
Edavaka Mission (Parish Mission) aims to transform all parish members to become disciples of Christ
and to equip them to lead a mean ingful spiritual life. A fam ily retreat was held by Edavaka Mission in
association with Sunday School, The theme was "May His glory of God manifest through us" based on 2
Corinthians 2.14. The main speakerwas Rev Fr. Joseph Mathew from Glasgow and the children's session
was led by Miss Anna Abraham.
We praise God to our entire parish family, fortheir participation, generosity, and prayers that have been
the foundation of our collective success.
In closing, we give thanks to God for His abundant blessings and guidance throughout this year. We pray
for His continued presence in our lives and in our parish as we move forward with faith, hope, and love.
For and on behalf of the Trustees
Jaffey Chacko
Secretary
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Inde
endent Examinerf5 Re
ort to the Trustees of
St Thomas Mar Thoma Church Bristol
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 set out on pages six to ten.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requirement5 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011
Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 145{51{b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examlnation. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
the accountlng records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charltles Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records,. or
the accounts dld not comply with the applicable requlrements concerning the form and content
of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view whlch is not a matter considered as part of
an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to
whlch attention should be drawn in this report to enable 3 proper understanding of the accounts to
be reached.
Jomy John
John5 Accountancy & Taxation
Filton
Bristol BS7 ORG
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StThomas Mar Thoma Church Bristol
statement of Financial Activities
F r the Yoar Ended 31 Marc
24
2024
Restricted lolLE￿￿
Fund
nr
Fund
Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from g8nératad funds
Volunlary income
Activities for generating funds
Other incoming resources
159,706
1,241
2,704
26,587
7,749
186,293
8,990
2,704
155,974
5,158
182,506
Total Incomlng resources
163,652
34,336
197,987
343,637
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Costs of Genoratlng Funds
Chariiable Expenditure
Fundraising Expenses
Governance Cost
Other ResourGes expended
72,496
28,828
101,325
78,497
50,327
6,176
50,327
6,176
62,598
6,691
128 999
157 828
147 786
NET INCOMING RESOURCES BEFORE TRANSFERS
34,652
5,508
40,160
195,851
Gross transfer be￿een funds
(11,085)
11,085
Nel incoming resources
195 851
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
904,030
11,388
915,419
719,567
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
927 597
27,981
955,579
915419
Jaffey Chacko
Secretary
Saji Mathew
Treasurer
Sunil K J Daniel
Accountant
The notes form part of these financial statement5
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StThomas Mar Thoma ChurGh Bristol
Balance Sheet
At 31 March 2024
2024
Total
2023
Total
Unrestricted Restricted
Fund
Fund
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
1,197,852
1,197,852
1,187.123
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in Hand
8.403
29,760
38,163
1,968
26,015
27,982
10,371
55,775
66,146
9,477
30,650
40,127
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(33,130)
(33.130)
119,871)
NET CURRENT ASSETS I (LIABILITIES)
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
1,202,886
27,982 1,230,869
1,207,379
CREDITORS
Amounls falling due after more than one year
NET ASSETS
275 291
927 595
275 291
955 579
291961
915419
FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
927,599
27,980
904,031
11,389
TOTAL FUNDS
955 579
915419
The financial Statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on
2810712024
and were signed on its behalf b.
Jaffey Chacko
Secretary
Saji Mathew
Treasurer
Sunil K J Daniel
Accountant
The notes form part of these financial statements
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St Thomas Mar Thoma Church Brlstol
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accountlng conventlon
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and
"Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
prepari ng thei r account5 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable i n the UK and
Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" (effective l January 20191
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activitie5 when the charity is legallv
entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular
headings they have been allocated to activlties on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tanglble flxed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off the cost less estimated
residual value of each asset over its estlmated useful life.
Freehold property
not provided
Furniture and fitti ngs
25% on reducing balance basis
Computer equipment
33.33% on reducing balance
Motor Vehicle
200A on reducing balance basis
The Trustees have carried out a full impairment review in accordance with FRSII, as a result of which
no depreciation charge is made in respect of freehold property on the grounds that the estimated
residual val ue is not materially different from its carrylng value in the Balance Sheet.
Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from tax on It5 charitable activities.
Fund accountlng
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 wlthin the objects of the charlty.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
2. AcfiviTIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS
2024
2023
Harvest/Auction
Youth League/ Sevika Sanghom
1,241
7,749
1,306
3,852
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3, TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the
year ended 31 March 2023.
Trustees, Expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31
March 2023.
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Note5 to the Financial Statements . continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Pro
rovements Flxtures & Fittin
Freehold Pro
Im
COST
At1 April 2023
1,117,205
38,783
69,615
Additions
330
Disposals
At 31 March 2024
1,117,205
38,783
69,945
DEPRECIATION
Al 1 April 2023
39,399
Charge fortlE year
4,262
Elimination on disposal
At 31 March 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
43,661
At 31 March 2024
1,117,205
38,783
At 31 March 2023
1,117,205
38,783
30,216
Com
MotorVehlcl•8
ota
COST
At 1 April 2023
5,431
1,231,034
Additions
Disposals
16,575
16,905
At 31 March 2024
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2023
16,575
5,431
1,247,939
4,513
43,912
Charge for year
1,658
256
6,176
Elimination on disposal
Al 31 March 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
1,658
4,769
50,088
14,918
662
1,197852
At 31 March 2023
5. DEBTORS. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
919
1,187,123
2024
2023
GiftAid Receivable
Prepayments & Accrued hcome
Stewardship Contol Account
9,406
678
287
10,371
7,207
2,000
270
9,477
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2024
24
2023
6. CREDITORS; AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Bank Loans and 0￿rdraftS
Accrued Expenses
Clergy Relocation Fund
Promsion for Expenses
14,340.27
12.361
6,000
12.789
33,130
19,871
7. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
Stewardship Mortgage
275,291
291,961
8. SECURED DEBTS
Following secured debts are included within creditors..
Stewardship Mortgage
289 631
304,322
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
mO￿ement
in Funds
Transfers
between
Funds
At 1.4.2023
At 31.03.2024
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
904,031
34,653
(11,085)
927,599
34,653
11,085
927 599
Net
m0￿MentS
1,457
636
3,901
(210)
808
(1,085)
Tranf blw
funds
Closing
Ba18nce
4,822
2,404
8,740
1,020
997
Restrlct8d Funds
s8￿ka Sangham
Youth League
Sunday School
Eda￿aka Mission
Choir
Zone
Fabric
Rounding off
Opening
3,365
1,767
4,839
1,230
189
1,085
10,000
10,000
11,085
27,980
TOTAL FUNDS
915 419
955,579
Net rnoNement in Funds, included in aboNp are as follows
Incoming Resources
Resourcs
Expended.
M0￿Ment in
Funds
Unrestrlcted Funds
General Fund
Restrlcted Funds
SeMk8 Sangham
Youth League
Sunday School
Edavaka Mission
Choir
Zone
TOTAL FUNDS
163,653
(128,999)
34,653
4,854
3,477
11,288
809
4,133
9,775
197 988
(3, 397)
(2,841)
(7,387)
(1.019)
(3,325)
10.860
157829
1,457
636
3,901
(210>
808
1.085
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St Thomas Mar Thoma Church Bristol
of Fin
ivi
ie
for
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024
Incomin
Resources
Voluntsry Income
Subscription I Stewardship
Offertory
Solidarity Fund
Gift Aid- General
Gift Aid (other}
Carol Rounds
One Day Income
Donations
Choir
Sunday School
Diocesan Cdlection (zone)
Agape Project
Recessa & Lent Collection
EdaNeka Mission
Sevika Sanghom
Cardiff Congregation
Special Collections
Church Property Donation
Church Maintenance Fund
44,885
47,829
425
25,789
3,765
6,046
11,800
15,833
3,990
10,206
7,955
38,577
38,138
2,195
19,861
3,998
5,500
8,430
3,301
352
6,205
2.965
11,500
1,457
340
475
4,000
6.410
2.100
170
155,974
Restricted
Restricted
Restricted
Restricted
Restricted
3,678
671
Restricted
Restricted
500
2,722
200
186,293
Actlvltles for Generating Funds
Har￿StIAUction
Youth League
Sevika Sanghom
1,241
3,151
4,598
8,990
1,306
2,114
1.738
5,158
Restricted
Restricted
Other Incomlng Resources
Bank Interest ReCeI￿d
Rent Income (South Ville Premisl
Gain on Asset disposal
324
2,380
71
6,270
176,164
182,506
2,704
97,98
AA
Resources Ex
ended
Charitable Expenditures
Gifts to Visiting Clergy
Vicar's Cost
Clergy Conference & Training
Motor Expenses - Fuel Charges
Vehicle - Mot I Insurance / Repairs
Motor Vehicle Lease
Diocesan - Assembly l M8ndalam Tra￿1 Costs
Con￿ntIon Expenses
Choir Expenses
Carol Expenses
Vicars Relocation Expense
Solidarity Fund
Charity Contributions
Special E￿ntS
Giftsl grants to Indiirfduals
Altar Expenses
Sevika Sangam
Recessa & Lent
Youth League
Zone
800
29.513
100
3,704
2,206
1,784
683
1,012
3,325
3,106
6,536
4,500
1,750
5,786
650
784
3,397
3,678
2,841
10,860
1,000
26,546
2,696
1,159
3,568
882
600
755
1,960
5,687
2,000
1,400
8.488
450
367
860
1,457
2,543
6,700
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tTho
s Mar Thoma Church Bristol
Detailed Statement of
ancial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Continued
Refreshments
Sunday School Expenses
Agape
Edavaka Mission
5,904
7,387
1,551
5,250
2,143
434
78,497
1.018
101.325
Fund Ralslng Expenses
Ewnts Cost
Governance Cost
Post, Stationery & Telephone
Church - Tele - Broadband and Website
Accountancy & Payroll Cost
Professional consultancy charges
ChurchlHall Repairs
Church Rent
Parsonage Expensesl Misc
Parsonage Repairs
Vicarage Telephone I Interneu Mobile
Vicarage - Council Tax
Church Insurance- Bldg&Content
Parsonage-Premises insurance
Vicarage - Gas l Electricity
Vicarage - Water
Church Gasl Electricity
Church - Water
Parking Rent
Administratlon Expenses
Mortgage Interest and Charges
Bank charges
Sundry- Health & Safetyl Housekeeping
Virtual Platfomi
1,774
478
800
1,217
3,388
904
41
663
720
2,218
3,085
419
2,736
920
1,904
774
1,770
393
20,638
460
4,884
144
50,327
1,733
441
400
10,922
9,604
5,741
896
529
1,751
2,685
456
2,652
530
1,939
774
1,792
214
14,835
285
4,274
62,598
Depreclatlon
Fixtures and Fittings
Computer Equipments
Motor Vehicle
4,262
256
1,658
6,176
6,075
615
6,691
Total Resourcse Expended
157,828
147,785
Net Income
40,160
195,851
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