ST. AUGUSTINE
COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Guildford
TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2026
ST. AUGUSTINE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Guildford
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5th April 2026
CONTENTS
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| CONTENTS | 1 |
| CHARITY INFORMATION | 2 |
| TRUSTEES REPORT | 3-4 |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT | 5 |
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | 6 |
| BALANCE SHEET | 7 |
| EXPENDITURE | 8-9 |
| NOTES | 10 |
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ST. AUGUSTINE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Guildford
Charity Information
For the Year Ended 5th April 2026
TRUSTEES {1} His Eminence Metropolitan Anba 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 2026
The trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2026.
Constitution and Governance
St Augustine Coptic Orthodox Church is a registered charity (No. 1125015) governed by its Trust Deed. The Board of Trustees is authorised to appoint new trustees to fill vacancies arising through resignation or death. All trustees listed on page 2 served throughout the year.
Objectives and Activities
The charity’s principal object is to provide worship and pastoral care for believers of the Coptic Orthodox faith. The trustees continue to support the spiritual, social and educational needs of the congregation through:
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Regular liturgical services
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Pastoral visits
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Youth meetings
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Sunday School
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Community events and charitable activities
The trustees acknowledge the dedication of clergy, volunteers and members who make these activities possible.
Achievements and Performance
Income Performance (2026 vs 2025)
Total incoming resources for the year were £183,124, compared with £171,629 in 2025 — an increase of £11,495.
Key movements:
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Membership contributions: £59,761 (2026) vs £59,343 (2025)
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Collection & Church Boxes: £13,964 (2026) vs £14,252 (2025)
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Sales/Donations: £54,854 (2026) vs £44,890 (2025)
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Fundraising events: £18,750 (2026) vs £19,722 (2025)
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Canteen: £8,359 (2026) vs £8,066 (2025)
Gift Aid Comparison
Gift Aid recovered during the year was £24,747, compared with £24,683 in 2025 — a small increase of £64. This reflects continued strong donor engagement and accurate record-keeping. Overall Performance
The trustees consider the charity’s performance during the year to be highly satisfactory. The church continued to deliver a wide range of services and activities, supported by the dedication of clergy, volunteers and members.
Financial Review
Total expenditure for the year was £120,637, compared with £104,611 in 2025. The increase reflects essential repairs, charitable activities, and property improvements.
The net surplus for the year was £62,487, increasing unrestricted funds to £1,129,835 at year end. Capital Improvements
During the year, the charity invested £47,025 in permanent improvements to the church property, including:
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Installation of fencing and gates
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Playground and outdoor safety matting
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Pergola and outdoor structure works
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Landscaping and grounds improvements
These investments enhance the facilities available to the congregation and support long-term development.
Reserves Policy
The trustees aim to maintain sufficient reserves to ensure the stability of the charity’s operations and to meet future development plans. Unrestricted reserves at year end were £1,129,835, which the trustees consider adequate.
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Future Plans
The trustees have approved several development projects to enhance the church facilities, including:
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Creation of additional parking space
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Installation of a children’s play area
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Pergola extension to the recreation hall (planning application submitted)
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Interior painting and refurbishment of the church
These improvements will support the growing needs of the congregation .
Trustees’ Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing financial statements that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources and application of funds for the year. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees must:
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Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
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Prepare the financial statements on a going-concern basis
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, safeguarding the assets of the charity, and taking reasonable steps to prevent fraud and other irregularities.
Approval
The trustees approved this report on 12/08/2026 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 2026.
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: 13/08/2026
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Statement of Financial Activities for the period Ended 05th April 2026
| Note. | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
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| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | ||
| 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | ||
| INCOMING RESOURCES | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Membership contribution | 59,761 | 0 | 59,761 | 59343 | |
| Collection & Church Boxes | 13,964 | 0 | 13,964 | 14252 | |
| Sales/Donation | 54,854 | 0 | 54,854 | 44890 | |
| Fund Raising Events | 18,750 | 0 | 18,750 | 19722 | |
| Canteen | 8,359 | 0 | 8,359 | 8066 | |
| Gift Aid Recovered | 24,747 | 0 | 24,747 | 24683 | |
| Investment Income (Interest Received) | 1,190 | 0 | 1,190 | 673 | |
| Employment Allowance | 1,499 | 0 | 1,499 | 0 | |
| Total Incoming Resources | 183,124 | 0 | 183,124 | 171,629 | |
| RESOURCES EXPENDED | |||||
| Total Charitable expenditure | |||||
| Management and administration of | |||||
| the charity | 1 | 120,637 | 0 | 120,637 | 104,611 |
| Total Resources Used | 120,637 | 0 | 120,637 | 104,611 | |
| Net Movement in Funds for the period | 62,487 | 0 | 62,487 | 67,018 | |
| Balance Brought Forward at 5 April | |||||
| 2025 | 1,067,348 | 0 | 1,067,348 | 1,000,329 | |
| Total Funds C/F at 5 April 2026 | 1,129,835 | 0 | 1,129,835 | 1,067,348 |
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ST. AUGUSTINE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Guildford
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 05TH April 2026
| Note Fixed Assets Tangible Assets 2 Free hold Property CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Banks and in Hand Total Assets CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade Creditors Long Term Liabilities Loan Total Current Liabilities NET ASSETS Funds Unrestricted Funds Total Funds |
2026 £ 2972 1014479 112,384 |
2025 £ 5944 967454 93,950 |
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| 1,129,835 | 1,067,348 | |
| 0 0 1,129,835 1,129,835 |
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| 1,067,348 | ||
| 1,067,348 | ||
| 1,129,835 | 1,067,348 |
These financial statements were approved and authorised for issue on 12/08/2026 and signed on behalf of
the Trustees by
Trustee
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ST. AUGUSTINE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Guildford
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 05TH April 2026
1. Charitable Expenditure
| Management & Administration of Charity Priest Accommodation, Salaries & Expenses Electricity, Water & Council Tax Clergy Living expense Home cover Travelling Expense Motor Exp Income Tax & Employee NI (HMRC) Car Depreciation NI No for employer & employee Pension Contributions (NEST) Salaries Subtotal – Priest Accommodation 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 Subtotal – Church / Charitable Administration Costs Bank Charge Net Movement in Funds |
2026 £ 2,447 1,500 348 2,000 987 678 2,972 1,499 613 16,972 |
30,016 90,600 21 |
2025 £ 2,522 17,978 335 2,000 1,727 0 2,972 692 0 0 |
28,226 76,385 0 |
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| 5,381 645 1,845 9,855 803 817 20,970 32,458 15,141 0 2,684 |
478 9,446 1,721 11,516 1,035 893 9,102 25,408 14,259 130 2,397 |
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| 120,637 | 104,611 |
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ST. AUGUSTINE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Guildford
| 2. Tangible Assets Cost At 6 April 2025 Additions At 5 April 2026 Depreciation At 6 April 2025 Charge for the year At 5 April 2026 Net Book Value At 5 April 2026 At 5 April 2025 |
Free Hold Motor Totals Property Vehicles £ £ £ 967454 5944 973,398 47025 0 47,025 |
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| 1,014,479 5,944 1,020,423 |
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| 0 0 0 0 2,972 2,972 |
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| 0 2,972 2,972 |
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| 1,014,479 2,972 1,017,451 |
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| 967,454 5,944 973,398 |
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ST. AUGUSTINE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Guildford
Year ended 05th April 2026
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 05[TH] April 2026
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 Eminence Metropolitan Anba Antony Chairman {2} Mr. Rafat M Gali Secretary {3} Dr. Albert Atalla Treasurer {4} Mr. Tony Antoun {5} Mr. Remon Boutros {6} Ms. Vina A Fares {7} Dr. Raouf Daoud {8} Mr. John Badawi
Accountant
M.Tawfig FMAAT
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