## **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** ||**PAGE**| |---|---| |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| S T A U G U S T I N E P a g e 1 ## **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 S T A U G U S T I N E P a g e 2 ## **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: - Regular liturgical services - Pastoral visits - Youth meetings - Sunday School - 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: - Membership contributions: £59,761 (2026) vs £59,343 (2025) - Collection & Church Boxes: £13,964 (2026) vs £14,252 (2025) - Sales/Donations: £54,854 (2026) vs £44,890 (2025) - Fundraising events: £18,750 (2026) vs £19,722 (2025) - 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: - Installation of fencing and gates - Playground and outdoor safety matting - Pergola and outdoor structure works - 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. S T A U G U S T I N E P a g e 3 **Future Plans** The trustees have approved several development projects to enhance the church facilities, including: - Creation of additional parking space - Installation of a children’s play area - Pergola extension to the recreation hall (planning application submitted) - 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: - Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently - Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent - 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 S T A U G U S T I N E P a g e 4 ## **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: - Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act or - the financial statements do not accord with those records; or - the financial statements do 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 order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Accountant Mahir Tawfig FMAAT Dated: 13/08/2026 P a g e 5 S T A U G U S T I N E ## **ST. AUGUSTINE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Guildford** **Statement of Financial Activities for the period Ended 05th April 2026** ||Note.|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|Total| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |||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| S T A U G U S T I N E P a g e 6 ## **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| |---|---|---| ||**1,129,835**|**1,067,348**| ||0
0
1,129,835
1,129,835|0| |||0| |||| |||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 S T A U G U S T I N E P a g e 7 ## **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| |---|---|---|---|---| ||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|| ||21||
0|| |||||| |||120,637||104,611| S T A U G U S T I N E P a g e 8 ## **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| |---|---| ||1,014,479
5,944
1,020,423| ||0
0
0
0
2,972
2,972| ||0
2,972
2,972| ||1,014,479
2,972
1,017,451| ||967,454
5,944
973,398| S T A U G U S T I N E P a g e 9 **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 S T A U G U S T I N E P a g e 1 0