REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1122211
Re
ort of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
For
St Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Bristol
Johns Accountancy & Taxation
4 Northville Road
Bristol 857 ORG

St Thomas Mar Thoma Church Bristol
Contents for the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Report of the Trustees
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Independent Examlner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Detailed Statement of Fi nancial Activities
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St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Bristol
Report of the Trustees
For the Year Ended 31" March 2025.
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31st
March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice
ISORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities, issued in March 2005 and according to the charity
law 2011.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity Name: St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Bristol, UK
Charity Registration Number: 1122211
Operational Address: Vicarage, 24 Sherbourne Avenue, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS34 8BB.
Worshipping at: St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Stackpool Road, Southville, Bristol, BS31NW.
Vlcar & Presldent: Rev. Sanoj Babu Mathew
Charlty Trustees for the year 2024-25
Mr. Abraham Niravathu
Vice President
Mr. Saji John
Secretarv
Mr. Jaffey Chacko
Treasurer
Mr. Zachariah Abraham
Accountant
Mr. Alex P Abraham
Lay Leader I
Mr. Saji Yohannan
Lay Leader11
Mr. K V Oommen John
Mandalam Representative
Mr. Sanu Samuel
Diocesan Representative
Mr. Johnson Chacko
Edavaka Mission Representative
Mrs. Annie Cherian
Sevika Sangham Representative
Mr. Renoy Kurien
Choir Representative
Mr. Alan Saji John
Youth Fellowship Representative
Mrs. Jinie Sam
Sunday School Representative
Mr. Biju P Abraham
Prayer Group Representative
Mr. Anu Devanesan
Prayer Group Representative
Mr. Sogi K Oommen
Prayer Group Representative
Mr. Johnson Chacko
Prayer Group Representative
Mr. Vineeth P Kunju
Prayer Group Representative
Mr. Moncy V Mathew
Prayer Group Representative
Mr. Robu John Chacko
Prayer Group Representative
Internal Auditors:
Mr, Sunil Daniel and Mr. Sunil Thomas
Independent Examiner:
John's Accountancy and Taxation, 4 Northville Road, Filton, Bristol. BS7 ORG.
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a constitution adopted on 26th November 2006
as amended on 28th October 2007 and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Risk Management
The Trustees have a dutyto identify and reviewthe risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure
appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
Objectives and Activities
Review of Activitles
The Holy Communion Services are celebrated in Malayalam on the first three Sundays and in English
on all the fourth Sundays and where five weeks are present English Holy Communion Services are
held on both third and fifth Sundays to support the leadership of Youth Fellowship.
Our parish actively participated in all Diocesan programs such as Marthoma Meet/Diocesan
Inauguration, Diocesan Sunday celebration and Diocesan Carol Service,
The 17th Annual Parish Day was celebrated on the 21st April 2024 following the Holy Communion
Service led by our newly appointed Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. PD Dr. Joseph Mar Ivanios Episcopa.
During this holy communion service 16 of our children became communicant members of the church.
Our Diocesan Bishop's felicitation programme was also included in our parish day meeting.
Parish Sports Day was organised on 26th August 2024 at Jubilee Green Park, Bradley Stoke. Children,
youths and adults along with our Vicar and family participated in different sports activities, the
winners were presented with prizes.
The haniest festival was organlsed on 1st and 8th of September 2024 on a prayer group basis. Most
parish members actively participated in this service and donated various items for auction as
thanksgiving offertory for the blessings received from the Almighty.
Our Parish member5 in good number participated in the Mar Thoma meet/Diocesan inauguration on
29th September 2024 at the Bethel Convention Centre, Birmingham,
We celebrated Family Sunday on the 27th October 2024 with a Holy Communion Service.
The annual parish convention was held from 15th to 17th November 2024. Rev. Merin Mathew, Vicar,
St. Andrews Mar Thoma Parish, Edinburgh was the Speaker for the convention. The theme for this
yearfs convention was'walking with Jesus: The cross and the resurrection"
Carol rounds were held in nine areas under our prayer groups. The representatives and members
took responsibility as convenors to support the event. Locations were Bath, Weston-super-mare,
Yeovil, Taunton, North Bristol, South East Bristol, Gloucester, Swindon & Hereford.
The Christmas carol service was held in the parish on Saturday, the 21st December 2024. Rev, Fr.
Eldhose K G Karukapallil, Vicar of Mor Baselios Yeldho Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, Bristol was
the chief guest and delivered the Christmas message.
Ecumenical Carol Service "Gloria 2024" was held on the 26th December 2024 at St. Vincent Church,
Embleton Road, Bristol, and wa5 h05ted by St. George Knanaya Catholic Mission, Bristol. Our Parish
Choir presented two carols during the service. It wa5 well attended by the Episcopal Churches from
Bristol.
The watch night service started on the New Year's Eve with singing, intercession, testimony and
message from the Word of God, prior to starting the Holy Communion Service. Our Vicar, Rev. Sanoj
Babu Mathew led the Service.
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Our parish Choir took part in this year's Diocesan Christmas Carol Service held on 4th January 2025
at Cotton Green Church, Tamworth. Our Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Ivanios Episcopa
led the service.
Harmony 2025, a musical event was organized on 22. February 2025 at Trinity Academy, Bristol.
Well known singer5 from India performed in this event and was well attended by the people from
the parish and outside.
This year's inter-prayer group quiz and song competition was held on 9th March 2025, following the
Holy Communion Service. Dr. Sudeep Thomas and Mr. Mathew K Thomas, members of the Hermon
Mar Thoma Church, Birmingham, were the judges invited for quiz and the song competition.
This year we have launched a new Neighborhood Friendship initiative by participating in Southville
Primary School Summer Fayre. Our Edavaka Mission, Sevika Sangham and Youth Fellowship were
actively involved in this initiative. We look forward to developing new Friendship Initiatives with our
neighbors and neighboring organisations.
Our church is a mission-oriented church, and our parish also has been actively involved in mission
and charitable work here in UK and in India. This year, our parish supported three local charities
named One25, In Hope and Beloved. As part of the Education Sunday Celebration in our parish, we
collected a dedication offertory from our children and donated the amount to the local school's
Winter Food Hamper Appeal.
We have a Sunday School with 180 chlldren In 18 classes. Sunday School organizes various events for
th
the spiritual nourishment of our children. Vacation Bible School was held on 30 May to 2nd June
2024 with thetheme"GO PRO" Mr, Ciby Mathew and Mrs. Sunu Ciby, members ofsalem MarThoma
Church, Southampton, were the leaders.
We have an active youth group which meets regularly with different programs to help one another
to grow more in their spiritual lives. They are also involved in charitable work here in UK and in India.
We have a talented choir group which supports worship service, parish convention, Christmas carol
service, Ecumenical carol service, etc.
The Sevika Sangham (Women's wing) of St Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Bristol, plays a major role in
our church, they meet every Sunday after the service with different interacting programs. They
observe World Day of Prayer every year. This organization raises funds to be donated to charitable
organisations and other causes.
Our Edavaka mission (parish mission) focuse5 on the spiritual growth of our parishioners by
conducting retreats, intercessory prayers, chain prayers on every Friday night, monthly night vigil,
etc. Many of its members deliver word of God during worship services and prayer meetings. Edavaka
mission co-ordinates worship and meditation during lent season.
We have six area prayer groups in our parish, and all were meeting together on allocated days for
prayer meeting led by our Vicar.
We give all glory and honor to Lord Almi8hty for HIS providence to our parish and its members.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all our parishioners for their various contributions
and prayers towards the overall growth of our parish.
For and on behalf of the Trustees
Saji John,
Secretary
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Inde
endent Examiner's Re
ort to the Trustees of
St Thomas Mar Thoma Church Bristol
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages five to nine.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111"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(5}(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. 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 accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities
Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements 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 fair, view which 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 which attention should be drawn in this report to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Jomy John
Johns Accountancy & Taxation
Filton
Bristol BS7 ORG

St Thomas Mar Thoma Church Bristol
Statement of Financial Activities
or the Year Ended 31 March 2025
2025
restricted Restricted Tot l Funds
Fund
Fund
2024
Total
Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incomlng resources from generated funds
Voluntary income
Charitable Activities
Activities for generating funds
Other incoming resources
Total incomlng resources
158,113
15
2,193
3,747
164,069
82,129
21,099
240,242
21,114
2,193
3,747
267,296
186.293
8,990
2,704
197.987
103,228
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Costs of G&neratlng Funds
Charitable Expenditure
Fundraising Expenses
Governance Cost
Other Resources expended
70,782
35,168
20,831
105.950
20,831
60,968
7,494
101,325
60,968
7,494
50.327
6,176
139244
195 243
157828
NET INCOMING RESOURCES BEFORE TRANSFERS
24,824
47,229
72.053
40,160
Gross transfer betwe&n funds
(14,566)
14,566
Net incoming resources
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought foMard
927,596
27,982
955,579
915,419
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
937 854
89 776 1027 632
955 579
Saji John
Secretary
Jaffey Chacko
Treasurer
Zachariah Abraham
Accountant
The notes form part of these financial statements
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St Thomas Mar Thoma Church Bristol
Balance Sheet
t 31 March 2025
2025
Total
2024
Total
Unrestricted Restricted
Fund
Fund
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
1,197,519
1.197,519
1,197,852
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in Hand
38.634
11,110
49.744
80,517
130,262
10,371
40,485
89,776
66,146
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due wthin one year
(44,052)
(44,052)
(33,130)
NET CURRENT ASSETS I (LIABILITIES)
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
1,193,953
89,776 1,283,729
1,230,869
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year
NET ASSETS
256,099
937 854
256,099
89 776 1027 630
275,291
955 579
FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
937,8S4
89,776
927,599
27,980
TOTAL FUNDS
1027 630
955 579
The financial Statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on
1510612025
and were signed on its behalf by
Saji John
Secretary
Jaffey Chacko
Treasurer
Zachariah Abraham
Accountant
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St Thomas Mar Thoma Church Bristol
Notes to the Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and
Reporting by Cha riti es: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to cha rities prepa ring thei r accou nts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021"
(effective l January 2019)
Incomlng resources
All incom ing resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally 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 classif led under headings that aggregate all
C05t related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been
allocated to activities on a basis con515tent with the use of resources,
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided zt the following annual rates in order to write off the cost less estimated residual
value of each asset over its estimated useful l ife.
Freehold property
not provided
Furniture and fittings
25% on reducing balance basis
Computer equlpment
33.33% on reduclng balance
Motor Vehicle
200A on reducing balance basis
The Trustees have carrSed out a full Impalrment revlew In accordance wlth FRSII, as a result of which no
depreciation charge is made in respect of freehold property on the grounds that the estimated residual value
is not materially different from its carrying value in the Balance Sheet.
Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accountlng
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restrlcted funds can only be used for partlcular restricted purposes withln 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, ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS
2025
2024
Harvest/Auction
Youth Fellowship/ Sevika Sangham
2,193
0.00
1,241
7,749
3. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year
ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees, Expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March
2024,
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St Thomas Mar Thoma Church Bristol
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Pro
rovements Fixtures & Fittln
Freehold Pro
COST
At 1 April 2024
1,117,205
38,783
69,945
Additions
5,578
Disposals
At 31 March 2025
1,117,205
38,783
75,523
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2024
43,661
Charge for the year
3,937
Elimirkgtion on disposal
At 31 March 2025
NET 800K VALUE
47,598
At 31 March 2025
1,117,205
38,783
27,925
At 31 March 2024
1,117,205
38,783
Com
Motor Vehlcles
COST
At 1 April 2024
16.575
5,431
1,247,939
Addltlons
Disposals
1,582
7.161
At 31 March 2025
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2024
16,575
7,013
1,255,100
1,658
4,769
50.088
Charge for the year
3,315
242
7,494
Elimination on disposal
At 31 March 2025
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
4,973
5,011
57,582
11,603
2,002
1,197,519
At 31 March 2024
14,918
662
1,197.852
OUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
GiftAid Receivable
Prepayments & Accrued Income
Stewardship Contol Account
40,150
9,000
594
49,744
9,406
678
287
10,371
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om
Ch
2025
2024
6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Bank Loans and 0￿rdraftS
Prepaid collections
Accrued Expenses
Solidarity fund
Clergy Relocation Fund
Promsion for Expenses
16.766.00
4,474.00
1,450.00
3,500.00
8,000
9,862
14,340
6.000
12,789
7. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
Stewardship Mortgage
256.099
8. SECURED DEBTS
Following secured debts a￿ included within creditors:
stewardship Mortgage
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
275,291
272 865
289 631
Net
m0￿Ment
in Funds
Transfers
between
Funds
At 1.4.2024
At 31.03.2025
Unrestrlcted Funds
General Fund
927,596
24.824
(14,566)
937,854
927,596
937,854
Net
m0￿MentS
Tranf blw
funds
Closing
Balanc8
4,918
3,603
6.004
1.103
1.393
Restrictod Funds
Sevika Sangham
Youth Fellowshlp
Sunday School
Edavaka Mission
Choir
Zone
Fabric
PFO
TMC
Rounding off
Opening
4,822
2,404
8,740
1,020
997
96
1,199
<2,735)
84
397
434
42.136
378
5.241
(434)
15.000
10,000
67.136
378
5,241
27,982
47,229
14,566
89,776
TOTAL FUNDS
955,577
Net M0￿ment in Funds, included in abova are as follows
1 027,630
Incoming Resources
Resourcs
Exp&nded.
m0￿Ment in
Funds
Unre5triGted Funds
General Fund
Restricted Funds
Semka Sangham
Youth Fellowship
Sunday School
Edavaka Mission
Choir
Zone
Fabric
PFO
TMC
TOTAL FUNDS
164,069
(139.244)
24,824
3.199
2,663
7.302
1,907
2.993
9,719
59,841
8.125
7,479
267,296
(3,103)
(1,464)
(10,038)
(1,823)
(2,596)
(9,285)
(17,705)
(7,747)
2,238
195 243
96
1,199
(2,735)
84
397
434
42,136
378
5,241
72,053
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