St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Bristol Report of the Trustees For the Year Ended 31" March 2026. The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31, March 2026. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities, issued in March 2005 and according to the charitv law 2011. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Charity Name.. St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Bristol, UK Charity Registration Number: 1122211 Operational Addres5: Vicarage, 24 Sherbourne Avenue, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS34 8BB. Worshipping at: St. Thomas MarThoma Church. Stackpool Road, Southville. Bristol, B531NW. Vicar & President: Rev. Noble Abraham Charity Trustees for the year 2025-26 Mr. Abraham Niravathu Mr. Saji John Mr. Sanu Samuel Mr. Zachariah Abraham Mr. Alex P Abraham Mr. Saji Yohannan Mr. KV Oomrnen John Mr. Sanu Samuel Mr. Sam K Varughe5e Mrs. Rini Thomas Mr. Sara Sanu Samuel Dr. Priya Abraham Mrs. Jinie Sam Mrs. Jinu Susan Varughese Mr. P G Analyse Mrs. Ruby Varghese Mr. Thomas Samuel Mr. Cherian Alexander Mr. Shine Thomas Mr. Santhosh John Mrs. Shilpa Mathew Mr. Joseph Ninan Mr. Biju Thomas Vice President Secretary Treasurer Accountant Lay Leader I Lay Leader I I Mandalam Representative Diocesan Representative Edavaka Mission Representative Sevika Sangham Representative Choir Representative Youth Fellowship Representative Sunday School Representative Prayer Group Representative Prayer Group Representative Prayer Group Representative Prayer Group Representative Prayer Group Representative Prayer Group Representative Prayer Group Representative Prayer Group Representative Prayer Group Representative Prayer Group Representative Internal Auditors: Mr. Sunil Daniel and Mr. Jaffey Chacko Independent Examiner: John's Accountancy and Taxation, 4 Northville Road, Filton, Bristol, B57 ORG. St. Thom135 Mar Thoma Church, Bristol 2025-2026-Charity Reg No. 1122211 Page13
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its governing document, a constitution adopted on 26, November 2006 rh as amended on 28 October 2007 and constitutes an unincorporated charity. Risk 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. Objertives and Artivities Review of Actlvltles The Holy Communion Services are celebrated in Malayalam on first, second and fourth Sundays and in English on all the third 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 Annual Marthoma Meet, Diocesan Sunday celebration and Diocesan Carol Service. The 18th Annual Parish Day was celebrated on the 6 April 2025 following the Holy Communion Service. The meeting was presided by our Vicar, Rev. Sanoj Babu Mathew. Rev. Reji Easow, Vicar, Nottingham Holy Trinity and Leicester Congregation was the chief guest and delivered the parish day message. To honour and acknowledge the invaluable service of our parish health care workers to the society, our parish arra nged a special prayer during our worship service on Sunday, 25th May 2025. A retreat was held on Sunday, 6th July 2025 after worship service for Executive committee mernbers and office bearers of all parish organisations. A special 7-week journey to explore and study the Nicene Creed, to mark its 1700th anniversary. was conducted, under the leadership of Edavaka Mission in the months of July & August 2025. Fine Art Exhibition Commemorating the 1700 year of the Nicene Creed was conducted on 10th August 2025 with the active participation of our Sunday School Children. First time our Church choir was invited to a Civic event of the Bristol County. The choir was invited to sing 2 song5 at the Legal Service of the High Sheriff of Bristol County which took place at the Bristol Cathedral on 7th October 2025. The Harvest Festival was celebrated as a Harvest Carnival on 6th September 2025 and the Harvest Sunday was celebrated on 7th September 2025. Family Sunday 2025 was observed in the parish with a Holy Communion Service on 26th October 2025. Rev. Thomas Mathew led the service and delivered the message. The Annual Parish Convention was conducted from 14th November to 16th November 2025. Rev. Abu Cherian, Vicar of Carmel MTC, Liverpool. was the main speaker. St. Thom135 Mar Thoma Church, Bristol 2025-2026-Charity Reg No. 1122211 Page14
Carol rounds were conducted area prayer group-wise in all the areas of our parish. Representatives and members took responsibility as convenors and actively supported the event. Conducted Parish Carol Service on 20th December 2025. Rev. Dr. Hartmut Kopsch, Missionary and Retired Clergy of the Anglican Church, gave the Christmas message. The Ecumenical Carol Service, "Gloria 2025,, was held on 26th December 2025 at St. Mary's Indian Orthodox Church. Our Parish Choir presented two carols during the service. The 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. Noble Abraham. led the Service. Harmony 2026 was conducted on 31st January 2026 at Trinity Academy. The event provided a wonderful opportunity for our parish members to showcase their God-given talents. The I nter-Prayer Group Quiz and Singing Competition took place on 8th February 2026. The event provided an opportunity for participants to study the Word of God in depth, while also exploring and encouraging the musical talents of our parish members. Nine prayer groups participated in this closely contested competition. As part of the mission and charitable work, our parish members extended their generous support to an evangelist serving in the Rajasthan mission field, in response to his house construction appeal. In addition, the parish contributed £1,000 towards Southvi Ile Primary School's food hamper project, supporting vulnerable families within the school community. As the continuation of our Neighbourhood Mission initiative, we once again participated in the Southville Primary School Winter Fayre this year. Our Edavaka Mission, Sevika Sangham, and Youth Fellowship were actively involved in the event, contributing their time, energy, and enthusiasm to make it a meaningful and engaging experience for all. We have a Sunday School with 190 children in 19 classes. Sunday School organizes various events for the spiritual nourishment of our children. Vacation Bible School was held on 29, May to I" June 2024 with the theme "Jesus.. The Life Architect" 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 wingl 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 mis5ion} focu5es on the spiritual growth of our parishioners by St. Thom135 Mar Thoma Church, Bristol 2025-2026-Charity Reg No. 1122211 Page15
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 duri ng lent season. We have ten area prayer groups in our parish, and all were meeting together on allocated days for prayer meeting led by our Vicar. We are very grateful to Lord Almighty 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 prayerful support towards the overall growth of our parish. For and on behalf of the Trustees Saji John Secretary. St. Thomus Mar Thoma Church, Bristol 2025-2026-Charity Reg No. 1122211 Page16
Inde endent Examinerfs Re ort to the Trustees of St Thomas Mar Thoma Church Brlstol I report on the accounts forthe year ended 31 March 2026 set out on pages eight to twelve. Responsibllltles 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 20111.the ACVI. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carryin8 Out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Direction5 given by the Charity Commi55ion under section 145{51{bl of the Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which glves me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordan with sertion 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting record5,' or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concernln8 the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the account5 give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concern5 and have come across no other matters in connectlon 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 Date... St. Thomas Mar Thorno Church. 8ristol 2025-202fvChority Reg No.1122211 Page | 7
tatemènt of Financial Aclivilie5 2026 2025 Fund Fund Notes INCOMING RESOURCES IrLcoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income Charitable Activitses Actiwties for generaling funds Other incoming iesouices Total incoming resources 179,953 2,076 5,434 3,758 191221 34.411 1,120 5,79) 214.364 3,195 11,224 3.758 232,542 240.242 21,114 2.193 3.747 267296 41321 RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of Generating Funds Charitable Expenditure Fundraising Expenses Governance Cost Other Rèsourcès expendèd 72.863 9,856 65,844 8.637 120.191 4,824 193.054 14.681 65.844 8.637 105.950 20,831 60.968 7.494 125,015 282316 195,243 NEf INCOMING RESOURCES BEFORE TRANSFERS 34,021 83,694 49.674 72,053 Gross transfer between lunds {30,0001 30,000 Net IncomSng resourcès 49.674 72,053 RECONCILIAllON OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 937,854 89.7T6 1.027.632 955,579 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 1027 632 Sali John Sectetsry S8nu Samuel TFeasuiei 2acAbiaham Accountsnl The noles fomi part of these financial statements St. Thomus Mar Thoma Church, Bristol 2025-2026-Charity Reg No. 1122211 Page18
Balance Sheet At 31 March 2026 Fun Fund Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 1,19D,724 1,190,724 1,197,519 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and Sn Hand 12.694 14,035 26.729 12.694 53.670 66,364 49.744 80,517 130,262 39,635 CREDttORS Amounts falling due within one yeat 139.8121 139.812} {44.052} NET CURRENT ASSETS I ILIABILITIESI TOTALASSEtS LESS CURRENT LIABILttlES 1.1TI.641 39,635 1,217.276 1,283.729 CREDITORS Amounts falling due after more than one year 239.318 938,323 239.318 977,958 256.099 1,027,631 NET ASSETS 39,635 FUNDS Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 941,875 36.082 937,854 89,776 TOTAL FUNDS 977.957 1,027,630 The financial Sialements were approved by the Board ofTwslees on . and were signed on hs behaw by Saji John Secretary Sanu Samuel Treasurer ZacAbraham Accountant The notes forn part of these financ2al slatements St. Thom135 Mar Thoma Church, Bristol 2025-2026-Charity Reg No. 1122211 Page19
St ThDma5 Mar Thoma church Bristol Notes to the financ1 statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2026 ' l. AccovKnNG POiICIES Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and ~Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5.' Statement of Recornmended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of I land IFRS 1021" lettective l January 20191 Incoming resources l incoming SourceS are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the iftcome and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. . Resouiies expended Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all c05t related to the category. Where costs cannot be direct attributed to particular heading5 they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Tangible fixed as5els Depreciation IS Pfovided atthe following annual rate5 in order to write off the cost less estimated residual value '. of each a55et over its estimated useful life. Freehold property Furniture and fittings .Computer equipment Motor Vehicle - not provided - 25% on reducing balance basis 33.33% on reducing balance 20% on dUcn% balance basts The Trustees have carried out a full impasment revrew in accordance with FRSII. os a rt5uIt of which no . depreciation charge is made in respect of freehold property on the grounds that the estimated residual value is not materiolly different from its carrying volue in the Balance sheeL Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on its charitsble activities. . Fund accounting . Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitsble objectives at the discretion of the trustees_ Restrirted funds can only be used for particular restrirted purposes within the objerts of the charity. Restrictions rise when Specified by the donor or when fiJnd5 are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose ol each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. 2. ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS 2026 2025 HarvestlAuction Youth Fellowshipl Sevlka Sanghom /Choir 5,434 5,790 2.193 IL224_ 1193. 3. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFrrs There were no trustee5' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2026 nor for the year ended 31 M?h 2025. Trustees, EJtpen5CS There were no trustees. expenses paid forthe year ended 31 March 2026 norforthe year ended 31 March 2025. St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Bristol 2025-2026-Charity Reg No.1122211 Page | 10
StThomas Alar Thcrfna Church lstO1 Nots¥ tothe Fmncial Statements. Conti forthe Year Ended 31 Mir¢h 2026 TAIIGIBLE FIXED ASss Freehc4d 1 Aprl 2025 1,117,205 38.783 75,5rJ At31 Mwch 2026 38.783 DEPRECLITIOII A11 Ap 202S 47.598 CtiaryJe ye 4.7(Y2 Al 31 Mafch 2026 Et B(KJK VAL 31 MCh 2026 At 31 Mtrch 202S ui Ti>tsl COST At 1 Aprl 21J25 16,575 7.013 1.255.100 1.842 Dispos At 31 March 2026 DEPRECIATION a 1 Aprl 2025 16,575 7,013 1,24942 4,973 5.011 57,582 Cknarge forts ye¥ 3.315 8,637 At 31 Mwch 2026 NET BCK)K VALUE a 31 Mwch 2026 632 19 At 31 Mch 21J25 DEur 11 1197 519 NG DUE hMTHIN O 2026 2025 10.250 2.065 379 40,1>) 9.0 594 prepants & AccnpS Income St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church. Bristol 2025-2026-Charity Reg No.1122211 Page | 11
St Thomas Maf Thoma Church Brislol Notes to the Financial Statemet)ts _ continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2026 2026 2025 6. CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Bank Loans and Overdrafts Prepaid colleclions Accnjed Expenses Solidanty fund Clergy Relocation Fund Provision for Expenses 17,613.11 976.00 2.500.00 7.800.00 16,766 4,474 1.450 3,500 8,WO 10.923 39,812 44,052 7. CREDrroRS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE Stewardship Mortgage 8. SECURED DEBTS Folloiv7ng secuied debts are induded wrthin credi10. steviard5hip Mortgage g. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 23g,318 256,099 256,932 272,865 Net Movemenl in Funds Translers beeefi Funds At 1.4.2025 AI 31.03.2026 Unrestricled Funds Geneial Fund 937,854 34,021 (30,0? 941,875 Nel rnovements 1.544 (71n 121n 17701 12021 Tranf bAv funds C105ing Balance 6,462 2,886 5,787 334 1.191 Restricled Funds Sevika Sangham Youth Felloiyship Sunday School Edavaka Mission Choir Zone Fabric PFO TMC Roun(Ing off Opening 4.918 3,603 6,004 1,103 1.393 67,136 378 5,241 (80,417) 2,325 5,241 30.(M)O 16,719 2,703 89,776 (83,694} 30, 36, TOTAL FUNDS Net moven)ent in Funds. Yicluded in above are as ws Incorning Resources Re50uics Expended. Movement in Funts Unrestricled Funds General Fund Restricted Funds Sevika Sangham Youth Fellowship Sunday School Edavaka Mission Choir Zone Fab PFO TMC TOTAL FUNDS 191,221 (157,200) 34,021 6,597 3.308 9,263 1,803 3,477 (5,053) (4,0251 (9,4811 (2,573) (3,6791 1,544 (717) 1217) 1770) {202) 2,105 14,767 <82,522) {12,442) 15,2411 282,216) 80,417 2,325 5,241 49,674 232,542 St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Bristol 2025-2026-Charity Reg No.1122211 Page | 12