ST. AUGUSTINE
COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Guildford
TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
ST. AUGUSTINE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Guildford
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5th April 2025
CONTENTS
| PAGE | |
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| CONTENTS | 1 |
| CHARITY INFORMATION | 2 |
| TRUSTEES REPORT | 3 |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT | 4 |
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | 5 |
| BALANCE SHEET | 6 |
| EXPENDITURE | 7-8 |
| NOTES | 9 |
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ST. AUGUSTINE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Guildford
Charity Information
For the Year Ended 5th April 2025
TRUSTEES {1} His Grace Bishop Antony {2} Mr . Rafat M Gali {3} Ms . Vina A Fares {4} Mr Tony Antoun {5} Mr . Remon Boutros {6} Dr . Albert Atalla {7} Dr. Raouf Daoud {8} Mr. John Badawi
SECRETARY Mr R M Gali TREASURERS Dr Albert Atalla CHARITY NUMBER 1125015 Date of Registration 16 July 2008
BANKERS Lloyd’s TSB Kingston upon Thames Surrey
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ST. AUGUSTINE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Guildford
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 05th April 2025
The trustees present their report and accounts for the period ended 05 April 2025
Trustees
The trustees named on page 2 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 Plans
The charity planning to make a parking space for the congregation, A children's play area and a pergola extension to the recreation hall have been proposed (planning application submitted). Interior painting of the church as well.
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 the charity and of its results for that period. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to:
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(a) Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
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(b) Make judgments and estimate that are reasonable and prudent.
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(c) Prepare the financial statements on a going concerning 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
The trustees approved this report on 06/06/2025 and signed on their behalf,
Mr R M Gali
Secretary
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ST. AUGUSTINE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Guildford
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of St. Augustine Coptic Orthodox Church
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of St Augustine Coptic Orthodox Church, Guildford (the charity) for the year ended 05 April 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 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 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:
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Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act or
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the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
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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 order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Accountant
Mahir Tawfig FMAAT
Dated: 10/06/2024
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ST. AUGUSTINE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Guildford
Statement of Financial Activities for the period Ended 05th April 2025
| Note. | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
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| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | ||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| INCOMING RESOURCES | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Membership contribution | 59343 | 0 | 59,343 | 74150 | |
| Collection & Church Boxes | 14252 | 0 | 14,252 | 8344 | |
| Sales/Donation | 44890 | 0 | 44,890 | 44373 | |
| Fund Raising Events | 19722 | 0 | 19,722 | 12500 | |
| Canteen | 8066 | 0 | 8,066 | 21147 | |
| Gift Aid Recovered | 24683 | 0 | 24,683 | 26572 | |
| Investment Income (Interest Received) | 673 | 0 | 673 | 368 | |
| Total Incoming Resources | 171,629 | 0 | 171,629 | 187,453 | |
| RESOURCES EXPENDED | |||||
| Charitable expenditure | |||||
| Management and administration of the | |||||
| charity | 1 | 104,611 | 0 | 104,611 | 110,821 |
| Total Resources Used | 104,611 | 0 | 104,611 | 110,821 | |
| Net Movement in Funds for the period | 67,018 | 0 | 67,018 | 76,632 | |
| Balance Brought Forward at 5 April | |||||
| 2024 | 1,000,329 | 0 | 1,000,329 | 923,697 | |
| Total Funds C/F at 5 April 2025 | 1,067,348 | 0 | 1,067,348 | 1,000,329 |
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ST. AUGUSTINE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Guildford
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 05TH April 2025
| Note | 2025 | 2024 | |
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| Fixed Assets | £ | £ | |
| Tangible Assets | 2 | 5944 | 8916 |
| Free hold Property | 967454 | 967454 | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Cash at Banks and in Hand | 93,950 | 41,317 | |
| Total Assets | 1,067,348 | 1,017,687 | |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
| Trade Creditors | |||
| Long Term Liabilities | |||
| Loan | 0 | 17358 | |
| Total Current Liabilities | 0 | 17,358 | |
| NET ASSETS | 1,067,348 | 1,000,329 | |
| Funds | |||
| Unrestricted Funds | 1,067,348 | 1,000,329 | |
| Total Funds | 1,067,348 | 1,000,329 |
These financial statements were approved and authorised for issue on 06/06/2025 and signed on behalf of
the Trustees by
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Trustee
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ST. AUGUSTINE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Guildford
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 05TH April 2025
1. Charitable Expenditure
| Management & Administration of Charity Priest Accommodation, Salaries & Expenses Electricity, Water & Council Tax Clergy Living expense Home cover Travelling Expense Motor Exp Car Depreciation NI No for employer & employee Church Expenses Water Utility Bill Premises Insurance Other Expense Car Insurance Telephone Bill Repairs & Renewal Charitable Activities Legal & Professional Fees Loan Interest Sunday school activities Administration Costs Bank Charge Net Movement in Funds |
2025 £ 2522 17,978 335 2,000 1,727 2,972 692 |
28,226 76385 0 |
2024 £ 4457 17,880 325 2000 796 2972 2201 |
30,632 80189 0 |
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| 478 9446 1721 11,516 1035 893 9,102 25,408 14,259 130 2,397 |
2534 3456 1235 14,508 904 701 39,939 10,018 1,111 4,199 1,585 |
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| 0 | 0 | |||
| 104,611 | 110,821 |
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ST. AUGUSTINE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Guildford
| 2. Tangible Assets Cost At 6 April 2024 Addtions At 5 April 2025 Depreciation At 6 April 2024 Charge for the year At 5 April 2025 Net Book Value At 5 April 2025 At 5 April 2024 |
Free Hold Motor Totals Property Vehicles £ £ £ 967454 8916 976,370 0 0 0 |
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| 967454 8916 976370 |
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| 0 2972 2,972 0 0 0 |
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| 0 2,972 2,972 |
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| 967,454 5,944 973,398 |
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| 967,454 8,916 976,370 |
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ST. AUGUSTINE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Guildford
Year ended 05th April 2025
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 05[TH] April 2025
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
Income
Voluntary income and donation are accounted for as received by the charity.
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.
{1} His Grace Bishop Antony Chairman {2} Mr. Rafat M Gali Secretary {3} Dr. Albert Atalla Treasurer {4} Mr. Tony Antoun
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{5} Mr. Remon Boutros
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{6} Ms. Vina A Fares {7} Dr. Raouf Daoud {8} Mr. John Badawi
Accountant
M.Tawfig FMAAT
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