# **TABORE MAR THOMA CHURCH Manchester, U.K. Registered Charity Number: 1127602**
| A Parish of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church in the Diocese of UK – Europe - Africa Member of the Churches Together in England Member of the Churches Together in Britain and Ireland | | , **ANNUAL REPORT & ANNUAL ACCOUNTS** | **Year Ended 31st March 2025** |[‘] | | " | **Registered Office & Rectory: Worship held at:** " | 195B Mount Road Tabore Mar Thoma Church Gorton Rochdale Road East ‘ Manchester Heywood M18 7GG OL10 1QU
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Date: 18[th] January 2026.
## NOTICE
Notice is hereby given for Annual General Body meeting, which is scheduled for 25[th] January,2026 immediately after Holy Communion Service at our church. Agendas for the meeting are as under: -
01) Presentation of the Annual Report for the financial year 2024-2025.
02) Presentation of Audited Annual Accounts for the financial year 2024-2025.
03) Presentation of Budget for the Financial year 2025-2026.
04) Leeds Prayer Group – Forming a Separate Church/Congregation.
05) Registering as Separate Sheffield Sunday School with Sunday School Samajam under Tabore Mar Thoma Church Sunday School.
06) Preston Prayer Group Outreach – Forming Sperate Sunday School under Tabore Mar Thoma Church Sunday School in 2026 Academic Year.
07) Family Conference.
- 08) Revise Timings for Worship and Sunday School.
09) Purchase of Marquee Approval.
10) AOB with the Permission of the Chair.
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All Getter Body members are requested to attettd the meetln8.
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## TABORE MAR THOMA CHURCH
## HEYWOOD OL10 1QU (UK)
(Charity Registration No. 1127602)
## - ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2024 2025
## **INTRODUCTION**
“For My thoughts are not your thought, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord, for as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to all our fellow parishioners of the Tabore Mar Thoma. We have witnessed some of the most extreme events around the world during the reporting year such as political upheaval, war, conflict, climate change and all these disasters devastated normal life of the world. God has been faithful to us in his steadfast love, and we are grateful for his mercy and abundant grace that he has shown each of us during the reporting year.
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Along with our Vicar, Rev John P Chacko and Executive Committee, each of our members of this parish worked for the betterment of the church. I present this annual report for the financial year 2024-2025 on behalf of board of trustees of Tabore Mar Thoma Church, Heywood, Manchester OL10 1QU. This report is a snippet of our activities for the financial year 2024-2025.
## MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH OF MALABAR
Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church otherwise called as Mar Thoma Church in a shorter form or Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar, which is a part of the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. is one of the ancient Churches in the world. It is traditionally believed that St. Thomas (Mar Thoma in Syriac), the disciple of Jesus Christ came to India in AD 52 and established the Church in the Malabar coast. Kerala is known as Malankara in those times. Being rooted in the Bible, the Church maintains its Episcopal heritage and value oriented democratic form of administration. The Church believes in Jesus Christ, the God incarnate for the redemption of humankind, and in the Triune God revealed by him, who himself is one among the Trinity. The Church cherishes its oriental heritage and Episcopacy as a gift of God. The Church accepts Holy Bible as the basis for all matters of faith and doctrine, and the Nicene Creed formulated in accordance with the Holy Scripture. The Church is regarded as a ’bridge’ church in the Ecumenical world.
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The Church is at present blessed by the able leadership of twelve Bishops and is headed by Most Rev. Dr. Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan who is the 22nd Malankara Metropolitan to occupy the Holy Apostolic Throne of St. Thomas. The Church is served by 1184 clergy through fourteen dioceses to 1.6 million people (approx.). The headquarters is located at SCS Campus, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India and has over a million adherents spread worldwide.
The Church actively participates in the programs of the World Council of Churches, the Christian Conference of Asia, the National Council of Churches and the Kerala Christian Council. It is in full communion with the Anglican Church, The Church of South India and the Church of North India and has cordial relations with the various denominations of the Christian Church. The Church actively co-operates with the C.S.I. and the C.N.I. through CCI (Communion of Churches in India).
- 01) World Council of Churches (WCC)
- 02) Churches Together in England
- 03) Churches Together in Britain and Ireland
- 04) Christian Conference of Asia (CCA)
- 05) National Council of Churches in India (NCCI)
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- 06) The National Missionary Society (NMS)
- 07) Communion of Churches in India (CSI & CNI)
- 08) Roman Catholic Church
- 09) Anglican Church
- 10) Orthodox Church
- 11) Bible Society of India
- 12) Kerala Council of Churches, India
## DIOCESE
Our parish has been part of the Diocese of the UK, Europe, and Africa of the
Mar Thoma Church since January 1, 2024. Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Ivanios Episcopa serves as the Diocesan Bishop. Prior to this, we were under the UKEurope Zone, and our Bishop was Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa. Our parish wholeheartedly supports the development initiatives, charity activities, and mission needs of the diocese.
## DIOCESE INAGURATION
Our Newly formed the Diocese of the UK, Europe, and Africa of the Mar Thoma Church since January 1, 2024. was formally inaugurated on 29[th] September 2024 by our Supreme Head Rt. Rev. Dr. Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan along with Suffragan Metropolitans, present and former Diocese Episcopas,
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Bishops from Sister Parishes in UK, Member of Parliament UK Gov. at Bethel Convention Centre Birmingham. The inauguration was concluded by Holy communion and Fellowship Meals to all the attendees all over UK and Europe and Africa. Nearly 100 plus members of our parish attended this great event.
## TABORE MAR THOMA CHURCH
Tabore Mar Thoma Church Manchester (UK) is one of the parishes of Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar which has been established in 2007 with the approval of Synod under the Dioceses of North America & Europe. Our Church is under the Diocese of Europe – UK - Africa headed by Rt. Rev PD Dr Joseph Mar Ivanios, Episcopa, whose office is at 11 Priory Gardens, Ashford TW15 1NZ.
Tabore Mar Thoma Church Manchester is a Registered Charity (Registration No.1127602) in England and its registered office & vicarage is at 195 B, Mount Road, Gorton, Manchester M18 7GG. Own church was acquired in December 2018 & the sacrament of the parish was conducted on 19th of October 2019, by LATE LAMENTED HIS GRACE THE MOST REV. DR. JOSEPH MAR THOMA METROPOLITAN
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## - MISSION & OBJECTIVES
In alignment with the traditions of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church in Malabar and guided by the visionary leadership of Abraham Mar Thoma, Tabore Mar Thoma Church remains steadfast in its mission. Our primary objective is to provide regular Christian worship services to the members of Mar Thoma churches residing in the diaspora within our region. Additionally, the church is dedicated to offering pastoral care and organizing a variety of activities aimed at nurturing the spiritual life of our members. Furthermore, we are committed to fostering strong ecumenical relations with the local community, embodying the spirit of Christian unity and cooperation. As part of our mission, Tabore Mar Thoma Church actively engages in making voluntary contributions to support churches, evangelism, and charitable endeavours both in the UK and India. Moreover, we strive to inspire and empower individuals within our parish to actively participate in evangelistic efforts, fulfilling the Lord's call to be witnesses to the world.
## OUR VICAR
Rev. John P Chacko is our vicar and president from 1st May 2024 and held the post of president by virtue of his office. He is the only employee of our charity, and his primary responsibilities included the management with the support of Executive Committee Members and pastoral care to the members of the church.
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He co-ordinated community activities and outreach programmes to nurture the spiritual wellbeing of the community.
He is living with his family (Mrs. Mariamma Varghese, Sons Mstr. Chacko John Puthenparambil, Mstr. Varghese John Puthenparabil and Mstr. Thomas John Puthenparambil) at our vicarage. He is appointed to our church for three years.
We as a church extended our heartfelt thanks to our vicar and family for their spiritual support.
## MEMBERSHIP
People who have their names recorded in the Parish Register of Tabore Mar Thoma church; Manchester are the members of the parish. All members over the age of 18 constitute the general body of the church. During the reporting year 2024-25 our church membership is 239 families.
## AREA PRAYER GROUPS
We have 9 area prayer groups & Around 160-plus families are active members of the parish, Prayer groups play an active role in the Spiritual nourishment of our members. Participation of our prayer groups in supporting every day worship service & Various activities is highly appreciated.
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## FINANCE
Our church is wholly dependent on the voluntary contributions of members, friends, and well-wishers. We are greatly indebted for their financial support in the form of donation and monthly stewardship contribution. For the reporting year the parish received a total income of £162004.92 against the total expenditure of £166857.48 with a net Deficit of £4852.56.
## SOFTWARE UPDATION
During the current financial year with the approval of the committee the finance team has bought a New Software Quick Book for the accounting purposes as the Old Software has been outdated and the cost price was quite higher for upgrading.
## SUBSCRIPTION
Monthly subscription represents the voluntary monthly contribution made by the members against the day-to-day expenses of the Parish. We are grateful to all those who have supported the financial need of the church. This year we got £55782 as subscription.
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The accounts provide the statement of Income and Expenditure and the Balance Sheet of the Parish for the year 2024-2025.
During the year 2024-2025, we had 172 members who made monthly voluntary contribution. The parish is grateful to the members and well-wishers for their wholehearted financial support.
## OFFERTORIES AND COLLECTIONS
Offertory collections during every worship service and special collections for any special events will serve as primary sources of income for the church. Both contributions are voluntary and made by members to meet the needs of the parish.
## ONE DAY INCOME
This voluntary contribution from members signifies their gratitude for the blessings bestowed upon them by God. Each salaried member is encouraged to share their one-day income with the church.
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## RECESSA & UPOSHANAM VARAM
Recessa represents the yearly payment by each adult member of the Mar Thoma Church which is remitted to the Sabha Office whereas Uposhanam Varam is the sum contributed by the members from the savings generated by fasting during the Passion Week which is sent to the Mar Thoma Evangelistic Association.
## SUVISHESHA NIDHI
This fund is utilized for the missionary activities of the Diocese. The active participation of the area prayer groups in this collection is appreciated.
## DIOCESCAN COLLECTION
This Collection is utilized for the All the activities & day by day expenses of the Diocese.
## - BOARD TRUSTEES OF OUR CHURCH FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2024 2025.
President : Rev. John P Chacko Vice President : Mr. Abraham John Secretary : Mr Pramod Verghese Trustee : Mr. Aji Varghese Accounts Trustee : Mr. Mojin Koshy Cherian
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Lay Leaders : 1) Mr. Sanoj M George 2) Mr. Koshy Thomas
Edavaka Mission Representative: Mr. Ipe Kurian Mandalam Representative : Mr. Abraham P John Assembly Representative : Mr. Varughese P John
Nominated Assembly Representative: Mr. Pramod Verghese Sevika Sangham Secretary : Mrs. Rojy Santosh Youth Fellowship Secretary : Mr. Abel Jossey Sunday School Representative : Mrs. Tessy Abraham Choir Representative : Mr. Mathew Abraham
## PRAYER GROUPS REPRESENTATIVE
1) Bolton – Bury : Mr. Aniyankunju Scaria 2) Ashton & Stockport : Mr. Johnson Samuel 3) Manchester : Mr. Denny Thomas 4) Blackburn : Mr. Santosh Sam Chacko 5) Sheffield : Mr. Ashams Daniel 6) Leeds : Mr. Jerry Sam Philip 7) Withington : Mr. Jacob Thomas 8) Preston : Mr. Manu Varghese 9) Wythenshawe-Sale : Mrs. Annie Siju
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UKBA Authorising Officer: Mr. Pramod Verghese
Key Contact : Mr. Anil Samuel Health and Safety Officer : Mr. Denny Thomas Fire Safety Officer : Mr. Alex Zachariah Safeguarding Officer : Mrs. Rojy Santosh Auditors : 1) Mr. Siju George 2) Mr. Vinod Malayil
## WORSHIP SERVICE
Our Worship Service was conducted regularly every Sunday at 10.30 am on First, Second, Third and Fourth Sunday and Fifth Sunday. Every Second and Fourth Sunday we have our Holy Qurbana in English. Rev. John P Chacko
Achen is our Chief celebrant. Furthermore, in Leeds, Preston and Sheffield, Holy Communion will be celebrated on one Saturday each month.
## PARISH DAY CELEBRATION:
Parish Day of our Church for the year 2024-25 was held on 17[th] November 2024, Chief Guest for the occasion was Rev John Mathew C, Vicar of St. Johns Mar Thoma Church, Hounslow. Refreshments were provided after the Meeting.
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## PARISH CONVENTION:
Convention of our church was held from 15[th] November to 17th November 2024
Rev John Mathew C Achen, Vicar of St Johns MTC Hounslow was the Main Speaker for the Event.
## FAMILY SUNDAY
This year, Family Sunday was celebrated alongside Parish Sunday on
November 03, 2024. We were honoured to have Rev Abu Cherian Vicar Carmel MTC Liverpool as our esteemed chief guest, who delivered a profound message
during the Parish Day celebration. As a symbol of our collective dedication,
families are invited to contribute a special offertory and join in Holy
Communion together with all their members.
## FAMILY RETREAT
The parish's three-day family retreat was held from October 4[th] to 06[th] , 2024, at Castle Head, Cumbria. Rev P. T. Jacob and Rev John P Chacko Achan conducted classes & for Smart Health. Dr. Manoj John Mathen
also gave a lecture. Shalom Beats performed a Musical Night on Saturday Evening.
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## MERIT AWARDS
Students who scored Highest Marks in GCSE, A-level examination were
honoured by cash prices on the Parish Day celebration. This year 3 students for GCSE & 1 student for A-Level got the merit award
## HARVEST FESTIVAL OF OUR CHURCH
Harvest festival of our church was held on 27[th] October and 24[th] November 2024 immediately after the holy communion service. Many of our members brought items for auction and the total amount raised from the auctions was £13429 for financial year 2024-25.
## CAROL ROUNDS
During this financial year we had our Door to Door Carol rounds between 23rd November to 21[st] December 2024. Special thanks to our Achen for his leadership and the members of all our prayer groups for all their support and participation. Total income received from members of 9 prayer groups is £5490.45.
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## CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE
We celebrated Christmas carol service on 22nd December 2024. Rt. Rev. Dr.
Euyakim Mar Coorilos Suffragan Metropolitan was the chief guest, and he gave
an inspiring Christmas message. We as a church extend our thanks to Rt.Rev.Dr.
Euyakim Mar Coorilos Suffragan Metropolitan. We extended our special thanks
to all choir members and Area Prayer Groups who partake in the carol service. Christmas Holy Communion service was conducted on 25.12.2024 at 7 a.m., fellowship meal was provided after the Christmas carol service.
## WATCH NIGHT AND NEW YEAR SERVICE
We celebrated watch night service on 31st December 2024 from 10pm onwards. Around 150 families joined the service, and our members gave their testimony during the service.
## CHOIR
Choir Annual Report 2024–2025
"Sing to Him, sing praise to Him; tell of all His wonderful acts." – Psalm 105:2 Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
It is with immense joy and gratitude that I present the Choir Annual Report for the year 2024–2025. First and foremost, we thank God Almighty for His divine protection and abundant grace over all our choir members and their families throughout this past year.
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Annual General Body Meeting
The Annual General Body Meeting was held on March 24, 2024, immediately following the Holy Communion Service. The meeting commenced with a word of prayer led by Rev. Thomas Baby Achen, who also chaired the session. The primary agenda was the election of new office bearers for the upcoming financial year.
Elected Office Bearers:
Choir Leader: Mr. Mathew Abraham
Assistant Choir Leader: Mrs. Tessy Abraham
Secretary: Mr. Varughese P. John (Jibu)
Treasurer: Mr. Jolly P. Mathew
Additional Choir Committee Members:
1. Mr. Joji Mathew
2. Mrs. Ginu Sara Varghese
3. Mrs. Sheeba Abraham
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Attendance Policy
Attendance is mandatory for all worship services, including Saturday services. Any member absent for three consecutive weeks without submitting a written request to the President (Achen) will be removed from the choir.
Choir practice is held every Sunday at 8:30 AM, with a cut-off time of 9:00 AM. Members arriving after the cut-off will be seated in the congregation’s reserved section and their attendance will not be recorded.
Farewell to Rev. Thomas Baby Achen
The church held a farewell meeting for our outgoing Achen. The choir had the honor of participating in this gathering and expressing our heartfelt thanks. We wish Rev. Thomas Baby Achen all the best and uphold him in our prayers as he begins ministry in his new parish.
Choir Uniform
The General Body unanimously agreed to introduce a choir gown prior to the Bishop’s visit.
Special thanks to Mr. Mathew Abraham and Mrs. Tessy Abraham for their initiative and effort in sourcing the uniforms from Kerala. Their commitment is deeply appreciated.
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Christmas Carol Practice
Christmas carol practices commenced in the third week of August.
We are grateful to Mr. Thejus George for his voluntary leadership in conducting and teaching the carols with great dedication and enthusiasm.
Diocese Inauguration
Our choir was honored to participate in the Diocese Inaugural Choir. Due to
limited slots, the following members represented our church:
Mr. Joe Thomas
Ms. Christy Ann Jiju
Mrs. Nisu Thomas
Mrs. Tessy Abraham
We thank them for their representation and commitment.
Carol Service
Under the leadership of Mr. Thejus George and Achen, the choir began
preparations early, and the performance received outstanding feedback from
the congregation.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim mar coorilos suffragan metropolitan was the chief guest.
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During the service, we also bid farewell to Mr. Thejus George Palooran,
Thirumeni presented a memento and a gift purse as a token of our
appreciation. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed on and off stage in making the event a grand success.
Diocese Christmas Carol Event – January 4, 2025
Both our senior and junior choirs presented two songs at the Diocese Christmas
Carol Event. We sincerely thank all the members who participated at short notice and represented our church with excellence.
Choir General Body Meeting – March 2, 2025
The meeting began with a prayer led by Achen, followed by the election of new
office bearers:
Choir Leader: Mr. Sanoj Mathew George
Assistant Choir Leader: Mrs. Sheeba Abraham
Secretary: Mrs. Cellins Vinod
Treasurer: Mrs. Linu George
Committee Members:
1. Ms. Hannah Siju
2. Mr. Jerrish Esho
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As we conclude this year, we give all glory to our Almighty God, who has
graciously led us thus far. May He continue to guide, strengthen, and uplift our choir in the years ahead.
With warm regards,
Varughese P. John
Choir Secretary
## 03) YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
Proverbs 23:26 “My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways.”
We conducted our annual youth meeting on 21[st ] May 2024 after the holy mass and our President Rev. John P Chacko chaired the meeting. Annual Report for the year 2023-2024 was presented by Miss. Pretty and was passed by the general committee.
Following members were elected as the Governing body members for the year 2024-2025:
President – Rev. John P Chacko
Vice President – Mr. Ashwin Moncy Varghese
Secretary – Mr. Abel Jossey John
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Diocese Representative:
Mrs. Tessy Abraham
Church Choir Auditions – March 30, 2025
To accommodate more singers, the choir conducted auditions after the Holy Communion service. In response to parental feedback, the audition process was revised as follows:
1. Song Selection: Participants could choose from:
Malayalam: “Paadum Njan Yeshuvinu” (Chorus and first stanza)
English: “I Love to Think of the Heavenly Land” (First two stanzas)
A total of 64 participants auditioned. Judging was done by Rev. P.T. Jacob Achen and Kochamma, using the DSMC marking system.
Special thanks to Rev. John P. Chacko Achen for his outstanding organization and leadership throughout the process.
Conclusion
I sincerely thank every choir member for your unwavering dedication, support, and love throughout this blessed year. Your visible and unseen efforts have truly glorified God.
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Joint Secretary – Ms. Hannah Maria George
Treasurer – Mr. Jeswin James
Zonal Secretary – Mr. Reuben Mathew
Zonal Youth Conference
Our youth fellowship members participated in the Zonal Youth Conference conducted on the 14[th ] of April 24 at Cefn Lea, Dolfor, SY16 4AJ. Due to the close cooperation of our members, we were able to stand out at the zonal youth conference as the youth League.
Youth as fund raising event organized on 09[TH] OF June and 08[th ] of September, our youth organized Ice Cream Sale. We celebrated our Youth Sunday and Cake Sale on 20[th] October and celebrated 92[nd] Anniversary of Mar Thoma Yuvajana Sakhyam at our church. Youth Fellowship members took the initiative to lead in assisting, reading lessons, singing choir, sermon, and prayer. A big thanks to all who volunteered.
RHYME - 2024
As part of the Youth fund raising events, the youth of our church organized a Devotional Music Concert on 27[th ] of July 2024 at Poynton Civic Hall Stockport. Our youth fellowship members have participated for Singing in the concert.
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Christmas Carol – 2024
As part of our youth league’s initiative, we sang a carol song for our church’s Christmas celebrations. Thanks to all those participated for the same.
Following members were elected as the Governing body members for the year 2025-2026.
President – Rev. John P Chacko
Vice President – Mr. Abel Jossey John
Secretary – Ms. Sarah Anna Mathew Joint Secretary – Mr. Ryan Mathew
Treasurer – Mr. Merrick Santosh
Special thanks to all youth members who volunteered for assisting in the holy Communion on 2[nd ] and 4[th ] Sundays.
Youth League Registration: Our Youth league has been officially registered at the Mar Thoma Yuvajana Sakhyam Office for the year 2024-2025. The list was published at our church notice board.
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A Note of Thanks
As part of the Tabore Mar Thoma Youth Fellowship, I thank our Achen and all committee members for their wholehearted support even during their busy schedule. May God bless us all in doing better and praising his name to the highest in the next year.
Thanks,
Abel Jossey John Secretary
## 04) EDVAKA MISSION
Mar Thoma Voluntary Evangelists’ Association formed in 1924. Bishop Abraham Mar Thoma was the ardent supporter of this movement and Titus II Mar Thoma Metropolitan sent a circular to all parishes encouraging the formation of branches of the Association. Rev. C. P. Philipose Kassisa was the first president, Sadhu Kochu Kunju the secretary and Kolakottu John Upadesi the travelling secretary.
The object of this association is that every member of the Church should be a witness to Jesus Christ, whatever his occupation may be. Those who volunteer to be members of the Association meet together in each parish at least once a week for fellowship, intercessory prayer, Bible study and sharing experiences.
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Then they go out and contact those who work with them and share the Gospel.
Edavaka Mission meeting was conducted every fourth Friday of the Month in the
church at 7 pm. Mr Ipe Kurien, Secretary for the Edavaka Mission has actively
organised our church's convention with the support of our vicar and members.
This Year Rev John Mathew C Vicar St John MTC Hounslow was the Main Speaker of our Parish Convention.
Thanks
Mr Ipe Kurien (Secretary)
## 05) SEVIKA SANGAM (LADIES WING)
Sevika Sangam Annual Report [2024-25]
Tabore Mar Thoma Church
Manchester
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
By the abundant grace of God, the Sevika Sangam—the women’s fellowship of the Mar Thoma Church—has had a spiritually fulfilling and impactful year. As a Christ-centered ministry, our focus continues to be on prayer, fellowship,
service, and outreach within and beyond our church community.
We were blessed to begin the year by welcoming our new vicar, Rev. John P.
Chacko, whose guidance and support have strengthened our ministry.
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By God’s grace, the following activities were prayerfully planned and successfully carried out:
- Prayer-Centered Meetings: All meetings began and ended with prayer,
- emphasizing our dependence on God’s leading.
- Financial Year Planning: A well-structured plan was drawn up for the
- year’s spiritual and service activities.
- Gardening Initiative: Members actively engaged in gardening and
- beautification of the church grounds.
- Dosa Fest Fundraiser: A successful Dosa Fest was conducted with
- enthusiastic participation, raising funds for ministry purposes.
- Monthly Fellowship:
- Prayer meetings were held on the first Friday of each month at 7:00 PM,
- hosted by members in their homes.
- General Body meetings were held on the first Sunday after service each
- month to evaluate and plan activities.
- Church Hospitality: Members provided food and refreshments for
- visiting guest vicars, displaying warm hospitality.
- Maundy Thursday Contribution: On Maundy Thursday, members
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lovingly prepared and distributed Appam and Paal for the congregation.
- Educational Support: Continued financial and prayerful support for a
- nursing student was maintained as part of our outreach.
- Bible Quiz Participation: Members enthusiastically took part in the Bible
- Quiz during the Annual Conference 2024 held on 24th August, representing our parish with dedication and joy.
- Christmas Carol Service: Members of the Sevika sangam participated in
- the Christmas Carol Service by presenting a special song, adding joy and meaning to the celebration.
These milestones reflect the unity, commitment, and grace that sustain our ministry. We extend sincere thanks to all members and well-wishers who
contributed through prayer, time, and service. We look forward to another year of faith-filled fellowship and fruitful ministry.
In His Service,
Rojy Santosh
Secretary, Sevika Sangam
Tabore Mar Thoma Church Manchester
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## SUNDAY SCHOOL
Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22 :6
The Mar Thoma Church Sunday School Samajam motto is "Come to Jesus, bring every child to Jesus", and its vision is to guide children towards Christ, fostering a strong relationship with Jesus and preparing them for a future as responsible members of the church and society.
Tabore Mar Thoma Church Sunday School, Manchester is part of the UK Europe Africa Diocese and under the guidance of our vicar Rev. John P Chacko Sunday School we endeavor to nurture spiritual growth, strengthens biblical understanding, and foster a sense of community.
This report highlights the activities, and progress of the program, reflecting on our shared journey and celebrating the blessings received while looking forward to future opportunities. Currently the Sunday School has a strength of 225 children and 57 teachers. Sunday School begins following Holy Qurbana with praise and worship songs, offertory and then disperse to classes.
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- Sunday School Office Bearers 2024 2025:
President: Rev. John P Chacko
Head Teacher: Mrs. Tessy Abraham
Secretary: Mrs. Ginu Sara Varghese
Treasurer: Mr. Koshy Thomas
## Annual Sports Day
We started our year with the Annual Sports Day held in May 2024 at with an attendance of 110 kids. We would like to extend our gratitude to Nisu Thomas and Christy Anna Jiju, who coordinated the event. Due to unforeseen weather changes the venue was changed last minute to the church premises. Thank you to all who took part and volunteered to help with last minute venue organization. Activities included running and football races, relays, lime and spoon, and tug-of-war. Winners for each category were awarded prizes on the same day.
## Annual Exam
Annual Sunday school exam was held on the 1[st] Sunday of July 2024, following the UK Europe Africa Diocese curriculum. 126 children attended on the exam day. Thank you to all teachers who worked hard towards making the day a success. Tiju Philip From Carmel Mar Thoma Church was the invigilator this year.
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Ginu Sara Varghese TMTC Sunday School secretary was the invigilator for Carmel Mar Thoma Church. 13 teachers attended the central paper valuation at Birmingham.
All students who achieved 90% or higher were awarded a trophy and certificate from the diocese. And those who achieved 50% and above received certificates from the Diocese. Additionally, the Sunday School awarded medals to students who scored 50% or more in the exams.
## Vacation Bible Classes
VBS 2025 was held in August with an attendance of 140 children over a period of 4 days. The theme for the year was: ‘Go Pro’. Thank you to our VBS directors Anet Sara Koshy, Sania Shaji, all Teachers and volunteers who helped with setting up the hall and everyday activities. Food was
sponsored by various individuals and families for each day and we are immensely grateful to each one of them. The final day concluded with the traditional final day rally and all children performing the VBS songs they learned during the preceding days.
## Student and Teacher dedication service
The new Sunday School year began with the students and teachers’ dedication on the 08[th] and 15[th] of September, respectively. Both students and teachers took their respective pledges and signed the covenant forms on this solemn occasion. This year the diocese revised the books for grade 11 and the
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introduction of grade 12 to ensure continuing participation of young adults in Sunday School. Sunday school academic year will now run from January to December as decided by the Diocesan Sunday school committee.
## Diocesan Inauguration and World Sunday School Day
Diocesan Inauguration was held on 30[th] September 2024 under the auspices of His Grace, The Most Rev. Dr. Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan. Kids had the opportunity to attend and perform at the event.
World Sunday School Day was held on 02[nd] of November 2024 at Tamworth hosted by Hermon MTC Midlands. Nearly 50 kids attended the celebration and performed a skit depicting Paul’s journey to Damascus and conversion.
## Christmas Carols
The annual Sunday School Christmas Carol service was held on 15[th] of December 2024 with teachers and children actively taking part in the service, with a mix of songs and skit performances by all classes. The teacher’s skit was a comic take on what would have happened at Herod’s palace during the birth of Christ.
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## Annual Talent competition
Annual Talent Competition was held on 15[th] February 2025 with 101 children present their God given talents like Singing, Memorizing Verses, Elocution, bible reading, coloring etc., for the glory of God. Prizes will be distributed to students taking part in these competitions during the Sunday School Annual Day celebrations.
## Charity
Part of the offertory collected by Sunday school during the student dedication service has been used to support a child at Navjeevan Centre, Mumbai. An amount of £800 (Rs. 87000/-) was handed over to Binu Achen from Navjeevan Centre during the Maramon convention 2025 and an amount of £250 to Kalayapuram Mar Thoma Residential School for rehab of Manipur Children. Total amount of £1050 was done as Charity. We as a Sunday School hope to continue this tradition of charity to instil the value of giving in our children
New Sunday School
It is with immense pleasure we would like to inform you of Sheffield Prayer group began Sunday school and is being actively held every Saturday. We hope other Prayer groups will take initiative to start Sunday Schools at their respective areas to encourage more children to attend Sunday School.
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## Conclusion
As we reflect on this year's journey, we are filled with gratitude for the growth, learning, and fellowship we have experienced together in Sunday School. Through engaging lessons and inspiring activities, we have endeavored to strengthen our faith and built a supportive community. The dedication and enthusiasm of our students, teachers and volunteers have been truly remarkable, and their efforts have made this year a memorable success.
As we look forward to the year ahead, let us continue to walk together in faith, sharing God's love and wisdom with one another and the world. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey.
## - OFFICE BEARERS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2025 2026
President
- : Rev. John P Chacko
Vice-President
- : Mr. Pramod Verghese
- Secretary : Mrs. Rojy Santosh
- Finance Trustee : Mr. Aji Varghese
- Accountant Trustee : Mr. Mojin Koshy Cherian
- Lay leader : 01) Mr. P.K. Mathai Lay Leader 02) Mr. Gibson Philip George
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Health and Safety Officer : Mrs. Jyothi Mojin & Mr. Mithun John. Safeguarding Officer : Mrs. Jini Joseph Fire Safety Officer : Mr. Jerrin Cherian. UKBA Officer : To be Elected. Key Contact (Visa Process) : To be Elected.
AUDITORS : 01) Mr. Siju George. : 02) Mr.Vinod Verghese
- CHARITY WORK DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2024 25.
## Charity Activities in UK
1) Mr Abin Mathai Funeral Aid: £1150
## - Non UK Charitable activities
- 01) Wayanad Disaster Aid: £1500. *Loss of Life and Property due to Landslide.
- 02) Housing Support Kerala: £500 x 3* families. = £1500.
*Paid to support to existing / repair home.
Total Charity for Financial Year: £4150.
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Mandalam Representative (23-26): Mr. Abraham P John Zonal Representative (23-26) : Mr. Varughese P John
Nominated Assembly Representative: Mr. Pramod Verghese
## ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2025-26
Edavaka Mission : To be Elected Youth Fellowship : Ms. Sarah Anna Mathew Sevika Sanghom : Mrs. Preethy Jossey Sunday School : Mr. Koshy Thomas Choir : Mr. Sanoj M George
- AREA PRAYER REPRESTATIVE FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2025 26.
- 1) Bolton & Bury : Mr. Sunil Mathew
- 2) Manchester : Mr. Abraham John
- 3) Leeds : Mr. Mithun John
- 4) Sheffield : Mr. Ashams Daniel
- 5) Wythenshawe-Sale : Mr. Nebu Kovoor
- 6) Ashton-Stockport : Mr. Bitty Joseph
- 7) Preston : Mr. Toni Titus Thomas
- 8) Blackburn : To Be Elected.
- 9) Withington : Mr. Jijo Koshy
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## MARRIAGE
During current financial year there is no marriage ceremony recorded as per the church register.
## BAPTISM
The following children has been baptised in our church during the reporting
year. We congratulate the kids on became the part of our church. May God protect them in His mighty wings.
- 01) Mstr. Jonathan Bibin Varghese S/o Mrs & Mr Bibin Varghese.
- 02) Mstr. Austin Roy Jibin S/o Mrs & Mr Jibin Babu Sam.
- 03) Miss. Emilia Mary Varghese D/o Mrs & Mr Sony Varghese.
- 04) Miss. Joanna Elizabeth Joji D/o Mrs & Mr Joji K John.
## EPISCOPAL VISIT:
Our Diocesan Episcopa Rt. Rev Dr Joseph Mar Ivanios Episcopa of UK-Europe Zone visited our Parish on 30[th] June 2024.
## STUDENT DEDICATION:
Each Year our church celebrates the student dedication service either in the first
week or second week of September (New Academic Year).
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We, the board of trustees are extending our heartfelt appreciation to the students who are studying in UK schools, colleges and universities who have achieved good marks and admission in higher studies. May the Almighty protect and guide them in their future career.
## ONAM CELEBRATION:
During this financial year we celebrated our Onam festival 0n 14th September 2024 @ Sale Moor Community Centre. Around 150 families of our church attended the Onam Feast.
## GUEST VISIT: BISHOP/CLERGY/EVANGELIST:
1. Rt Rev Dr Euyakim Mar Coorilos Suffragan Metropolitan.
2. Rt Rev Dr Joseph Mar Ivanios Episcopa.
3. Rev Subin Mathew Parayil
4. Rev Abu Cherian
5. Rev C Joseph (Retired Clergy)
6. Rev P T Jacob
7. Rev Jinson K Mathew
8. Rev John Mathew C
9. Rev Merin Mathew
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## ZONAL MAR THOMA MEET:
During the reporting financial year, some members of our parish members
participated in the Mar Thoma Meet held at the Cotton green church Tamworth.
## LENT WEEK SERVICES:
Lent meditation services were organised from 2[nd] March 2024 to 20[th] April 2025. Church Edavaka Sangam Members Volunteered to give Sermon during that period.
## ACKNOWELDGEMENTS
We are most grateful to all who have continually support us spiritually and financially, especially to His Grace the Most Rev. Dr. Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan and the Diocesan Bishop Rt. Revd. PD Dr. Joseph Mar Ivanios. CONCLUSION
As we draw near to the conclusion of our annual parish report, Tabore Mar Thoma Parish wishes to express profound gratitude to the leaders of this country for granting us the freedom to openly practice our faith on the soil of
Britain and for the opportunity to purchase and worship in churches dedicated to the Mar Thoma Church.
Special appreciation is also extended to Our Parish Vicar Rev. John P Chacko, other Priests, and vicars of sister churches who have provided timely
cooperation in various needs. We are equally grateful to the vicars of other Mar Thoma Parishes in the UK, the officials of the Parish, Zone, and Diocese,
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members of the Kaisthana Samiti, area prayer representatives, organizational
officials, and all other responsible individuals who have contributed to the
success of our parish. LAst]y, heartfelt thanks are extended to our dear
parishioners whose help and cooperation in all special matters have been
invaluable to us.
Jesus Christ, the light of the world equips us to impart the radiance of His glory
through His body, the Church, in this world. As members of the Church, we are
recipients of this light and glory. The God of graee has designated us to be in this
world as a people belonging to God that we may declare the praises of Him who
called us out of darkness into His wonderful light (I Peter 2.9).
We praise God for His abundant showers of ble&8ing on us during the past year
with our humble beginning. May God empower us to take on greater
Tesponsibilitie8 in our future endeavours and to emanate His light through our
life and withess.
For and on behalf of Executive Committee/Board of Trustees of Tabore Mar
Thoma C
AR THOAf4
(Mr Pramod Verghese)
Secretary for Tabore Mar Thoma Church
Date: 31st March ,2025.
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Tabore Mar Thoma Church, Manchester
Inde
endent examiner's re
ort
16th January 2026
We report to the trustees on our examination of the accounts of the Tabore Mar
Thoma Church (the Trust), Charity No. 1127602, for the year ended 31 March 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 Act,).
We report in respect of our examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under
section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out our examination we have followed all
the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){bl of
the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
We have completed our examination. We confirm that no material matters have
come to our attention in connection with the examination giving us cause to believe
that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section
130 of the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
3. the accounts 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.
We have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed..
Name..
mr.siju George
Role..
Independent Examiner
Address.. 29 Ambleside Road, Urmston
Manchester M416PL
Mr.Vinod Malayil
Independent Examiner
3 Bradley Meadows
Huddersfield HD2 1DS
Date..
1610112026
1610112026
## **TABORE MAR THOMA CHURCH, MANCHESTER (U.K.)**
## **STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31st Mar 2025**
|**Notes**
**Unrestricted Fund**
**£**
**Restricted Fund**
**£**
**Total Fund 2025**
**£**
**Total Fund 2024**
**£**
Stewardship
2
55,782.00
-
55,782.00
49,868.00
Donations
3
5,651.36
5,651.36
12,306.00
Offertories
4
44,484.66
-
44,484.66
43,802.35
Harvest Festival, One Day Income, First Holy Commun
5
31,113.50
-
31,113.50
30,596.00
Church Organisations Income
6
24,421.52
24,421.52
19,549.92
Other Income - Events, etc
7
200.00
-
200.00
4,257.58
Gift Aid Tax reclaim *
7
-
-
-
33,118.54
Bank interest
28A
351.88
-
351.88
355.54
**TOTAL INCOME**
**162,004.92**
**-**
**162,004.92**
**193,853.93**
Stipend
8
36,545.17
-
36,545.17
26,693.78
Depreciation
9
6,426.47
-
6,426.47
11,392.83
Travel & Vehicle expenses
10
10,066.09
-
10,066.09
7,835.05
Rent & Rates
11
16,388.25
-
16,388.25
6,000.00
Church Events & Services
12
19,954.47
-
19,954.47
19,371.71
Printing, Postage & Stationery
14
1,373.34
-
1,373.34
651.05
Utility Expenses
15
16,274.84
-
16,274.84
26,330.77
Church Organisation Expenses
16
21,724.19
-
21,724.19
17,390.14
Diocesan/Sabha payments
17
10,980.00
10,980.00
10,941.00
Church Expenses
18
10,185.94
-
10,185.94
20,834.56
Insurance/Visa Costs
20
6,423.46
-
6,423.46
27,111.08
Charitable activities
21
4,150.00
-
4,150.00
4,650.00
Visiting Clergy, Donations, Gifts, etc
13
2,100.00
-
2,100.00
1,000.00
Sundry Expenses
19
886.36
-
886.36
383.45
Books, Subscrpn, Conference Attendance
-
-
100.00
Bank Charges
28B
360.10
-
360.10
324.90
Bad Debts Written Off
29
3,015.20
-
3,015.20
-
Asset Disposal expenses
9
3.60
3.60
**TOTAL EXPENDITURE**
**166,857.48**
**-**
**166,857.48**
**181,010.32**
**NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR**
**(4,852.56)**
**0.00**
**(4,852.56)**
**12,843.61**
**FUNDS BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD**
**157,892.67**
**7,315.00**
**165,207.67**
**152,364.06**
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**
**153,040.11**
**7,315.00**
**160,355.11**
**165,207.67**
**Income**
**Expenditure**|**Notes**
**Unrestricted Fund**
**£**
**Restricted Fund**
**£**
**Total Fund 2025**
**£**
**Total Fund 2024**
**£**
Stewardship
2
55,782.00
-
55,782.00
49,868.00
Donations
3
5,651.36
5,651.36
12,306.00
Offertories
4
44,484.66
-
44,484.66
43,802.35
Harvest Festival, One Day Income, First Holy Commun
5
31,113.50
-
31,113.50
30,596.00
Church Organisations Income
6
24,421.52
24,421.52
19,549.92
Other Income - Events, etc
7
200.00
-
200.00
4,257.58
Gift Aid Tax reclaim *
7
-
-
-
33,118.54
Bank interest
28A
351.88
-
351.88
355.54
**TOTAL INCOME**
**162,004.92**
**-**
**162,004.92**
**193,853.93**
Stipend
8
36,545.17
-
36,545.17
26,693.78
Depreciation
9
6,426.47
-
6,426.47
11,392.83
Travel & Vehicle expenses
10
10,066.09
-
10,066.09
7,835.05
Rent & Rates
11
16,388.25
-
16,388.25
6,000.00
Church Events & Services
12
19,954.47
-
19,954.47
19,371.71
Printing, Postage & Stationery
14
1,373.34
-
1,373.34
651.05
Utility Expenses
15
16,274.84
-
16,274.84
26,330.77
Church Organisation Expenses
16
21,724.19
-
21,724.19
17,390.14
Diocesan/Sabha payments
17
10,980.00
10,980.00
10,941.00
Church Expenses
18
10,185.94
-
10,185.94
20,834.56
Insurance/Visa Costs
20
6,423.46
-
6,423.46
27,111.08
Charitable activities
21
4,150.00
-
4,150.00
4,650.00
Visiting Clergy, Donations, Gifts, etc
13
2,100.00
-
2,100.00
1,000.00
Sundry Expenses
19
886.36
-
886.36
383.45
Books, Subscrpn, Conference Attendance
-
-
100.00
Bank Charges
28B
360.10
-
360.10
324.90
Bad Debts Written Off
29
3,015.20
-
3,015.20
-
Asset Disposal expenses
9
3.60
3.60
**TOTAL EXPENDITURE**
**166,857.48**
**-**
**166,857.48**
**181,010.32**
**NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR**
**(4,852.56)**
**0.00**
**(4,852.56)**
**12,843.61**
**FUNDS BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD**
**157,892.67**
**7,315.00**
**165,207.67**
**152,364.06**
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**
**153,040.11**
**7,315.00**
**160,355.11**
**165,207.67**
**Income**
**Expenditure**|
|---|---|
|||
||**TOTAL EXPENDITURE**
**166,857.48**
**-**
**166,857.48**
**181,010.32**|
||**NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR**
**(4,852.56)**
**0.00**
**(4,852.56)**
**12,843.61**
**FUNDS BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD**
**157,892.67**
**7,315.00**
**165,207.67**
**152,364.06**|
||**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**
**153,040.11**
**7,315.00**
**160,355.11**
**165,207.67**|
_* No Gift Aid tax reclaim has been made during the year ended 31 March 2025._
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TABORE MAR THOMA CHURCH, MANCHESTER (U.K.)
Notes to the Statements of Financial Activities for the Period Ended 31-Mar-2025
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**1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
a. General
The account have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" [Charities SORP (FRS102)] and Charities Act 2011.
b. Tax recovered
|c. Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on fixed assets on a straight-line basis using the fo
Fixtures and Fittings
Electric-Electronic Equipments
Motor vehicle
Property
**2**
**STEWARDSHIP**
**3**
**DONATIONS**
1General
Donation for charitable activity
Car Purchase
Car Park
1Includes charity and Diosese donation
**4**
**OFFERTORIES**
Worship
Birthday
Wedding Anniversary
Special1
Palm Sunday, Recessa & Fasting
Designated Sabha Offertories2
Other Sabha & Diocese collections3
1
Includes Annual Convention Offertory, Baptism Offertory, Christmas Offerto
2
Includes Tithe Sunday
3
Includes Clergy Medical Aid, Outside Kerala Mission, Medical Mission Sund
Divya Sanggtha Sunday, Vaideeka Seminay Day,Sanhada suvishesha dina
**HARVEST FESTIVAL, ONE DAY INCOME, ETC**
**5**
One Day Income
Harvest Festival
Cake Sale & Sponsor
Church events (Mar Thoma Meet)
Church events (Family Retreat)
Church events (Onam)
Christmas Carols
**CHURCH ORGANISATIONS INCOME**
**6**
Sunday School Offertory
Sunday School Books
Sunday School Donation1
Sunday School - Others2
Sevika Sangham Offertory
Sevika Sangham Donation3
Sevika Sangham - Subscription
Choir
Youth Fellowship4
1incluses VBS donation and Talent Contest donation, sports day,SS donati
2includes**WSSD,**VBS training camp contributions and Zonal grant
3includes Dosa Fest,charity Donation
4includes Rhyme, membership,ETC
**OTHER INCOME-EVENTS ETC**
**7**
Church Hire Rent
Lent Book Sale
Other - Refunds
Insurance Claim - Broken Window
HMRC Gift Aid 2022
HMRC Gift Aid 2023
**STIPEND**
**8**
**DEPRECIATION**
**9**
Motor Vehicle
Fixtures-Furnitures
Electric-Electronic Equipments1
1Depreciation includes Trimmer write off (Damage in FY24-25).
**TRAVEL & VEHICLE EXPENSES**
**10**
Motor Vehicle maintenance
Motor Insurance
Road Tax
Car Accessories
Fuel charges
Motor Service Plan and Road Assistance
Parking & Toll charges
Public Transport
Travel, Hotel & others
Vicar's Transfer Expenses
Driving Licence expenses
**RENT & RATES**
**11**
Rent - Parsonage
Council Tax1
1Added to Rent&Rates2025
**CHURCH EVENTS & SERVICES**
**12**
Passion Week Service expense
Christmas Carol Service expense
First Holy Communion
Annual Convention
Special Event (Thirumeni Visit)
Family Retreat Expenses
Onam Expenses
Easter Expenses
Parish Day Expenses
Marthoma Meet Expenses
Donations, grants and other forms of voluntary income are accounted withi
Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the incom
Stewardship consists of voluntary contribution from members and **172** memb
year.
The Vicar who served the parish during the year was remunerated in accor
pastoral and management duties were reimbursed at actual cost.
Except as stated above, no remuneration, either directly or indirectly, out of t
connected with a trustee. Trustees served in a voluntary capacity and rece
incurred on behalf of the Church, such as the purchase of goods or services, a|llowing rates:
25% per annum
20% per annum`
25% per annum
0% per annum
**2025**
**£**
2,736.36
2,915.00
-
-
5,651.36
**2025**
**£**
23,103.06
8,924.00
3,169.00
3,460.10
922.50
3,406.00
1,500.00
44,484.66
ry, and Family Sunday Offertory.
ay, Diocese Sunday Offertories.
m, Youth Sunday, World Sunday school day & Bible
**2025**
**£**
40.00
13,429.00
138.00
-
8,551.05
3,465.00
5,490.45
31,113.50
**2025**
**£**
4,144.34
2,366.00
5,345.00
3,601.18
130.00
1,136.00
3,140.00
4,559.00
24,421.52
ons
**2025**
**£**
200.00
200.00
**2025**
**£**
4,304.50
155.97
1,966.00
6,426.47
3.60
**2025**
**£**
2,081.03
1,042.29
190.00
2,641.71
290.43
134.00
3,094.63
592.00
10,066.09
**2025**
**£**
14,320.00
2,068.25
16,388.25
**2025**
**£**
3,240.51
1,518.99
8,887.65
3,403.62
553.70
n the accounting year.
e is received.
ers made contributions during the financial year 1
dance with the terms agreed prior to appointment.
he funds of the Church was paid or payable during
ived no remuneration for their services. However,
t actual cost upon submission of supporting receipts.|**2024**
**£**
29 members contributed in the previous|
|---|---|---|
|||3,881.00
2,650.00
2,275.00
3,500.00|
|||12,306.00|
|||**2024**
**£**|
|||22,079.65
8,595.00
3,565.00
3,667.00
4,009.50
837.20
1,049.00|
|||43,802.35|
|||socity
**2024**
**£**|
|||2,920.00
9,205.00
-
1,025.00
7,320.00
3,585.00
6,541.00|
|||30,596.00|
|||**2024**
**£**|
|||609.45
1,036.00
6,780.00
5,350.00
496.10
1,158.37
2,910.00
-
1,210.00|
|||19,549.92|
|||**2024**
**£**|
|||150.00
195.00
87.35
3,825.23
14,863.73
18,254.81|
|||37,376.12|
|||**2024**
**£**
All expenses incurred in the course of
the year to any trustee or to any person
trustees were reimbursed for expenses|
|||1,793.50
1,048.99
8,550.34|
|||11,392.83|
|||**2024**
**£**|
|||2,385.34
826.84
60.00
33.98
2,185.04
215.85
-
-
-
2,128.00
-|
|||7,835.05|
|||**2024**
**£**|
|||6,000.00
1,969.50|
|||7,969.50|
|||**2024**
**£**|
|||500.00
4,483.92
-
500.00
-
6,135.44
3,398.86
1,708.49
1,545.00
1,100.00|
|**13**
**14**
**15**
**16**
**17**
**18**
**19**
**20**
**21**
**22**|Family Sunday
Harvest festival
**Visiting Clergy, Donations, Gifts, etc**
Thirumeni Visit
Visiting Clergy, Donations, Gifts, etc.
**PRINTING, POSTAGE & STATIONERY**
Printing & Photocopying expenses
Postage & Carriage
Stationery & Software expenses
**UTILITY EXPENSES**
Lighting & Heating Parsonage
Waste Management
Gas & Elec Heywood
Internet
Telecommunications (Landline, Mobile, TV Licence)
Church Cleaning
**CHURCH ORGANISATION EXPENSES**
Sunday School1
Choir
Sevika Sangham
Youth fellowship
**DIOCESE, SABHA, ZONAL PAYMENTS**
Sabha/Central Office
Zonal Yearly Contribution
Zonal Building Payment
**CHURCH EXPENSES**
Kitchen and Toilet Floor
Drainage Repair
Window Glass Repair
CCTV
Electrical Works
Boiler Repair
Church Roof Repair
Tree Removal
General Expenses
Altar Expense
Gas Burner & Tarpaulin
Church Appliance
PAT Test
Church General Maintance
External Audit
Office/Administrative
**Total**
**SUNDRY EXPENSES**
Sundry expenses comprise cafeteria-related costs.
**INSURANCE/LEGAL, RECRUITMENT/VISA COSTS**
Insurance Building & Employers Liability
Recruitment costs
VISA / DBS Check
**CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES**
Charitable activity-UK
Charitable activity-outside UK
**FIXED ASSETS**
**Cost**|**Motor Vehicle**|1,500.00
850.00
19,954.47
**2025**
**£**
700.00
1,400.00
2,100.00
**2025**
**£**
343.20
1,002.15
27.99
1,373.34
**2025**
**£**
2,539.10
737.58
9,672.79
388.80
1,264.57
1,672.00
16,274.84
**2025**
**£**
17,772.04
1,145.00
426.99
2,380.16
21,724.19
**2025**
**£**
3,500.00
6,980.00
500.00
10,980.00
**2025**
**£**
1,140.00
300.00
1,000.00
667.20
2,000.00
1,008.69
247.57
638.97
928.93
1,189.78
600.00
464.80
**10,185.94**
**2025**
**£**
**886.36**
886.36
**2025**
**£**
6,362.66
60.80
6,423.46
**2025**
**£**
1,150.00
3,000.00
4,150.00
**Property**
**Fixtures and Fittings**|19,371.71
**2024**
**£**
-
1,000.00
1,000.00
**2024**
**£**
50.96
522.00
78.09
651.05
**2024**
**£**
3,342.89
693.20
17,009.84
1,597.40
1,405.94
312.00
24,361.27
**2024**
**£**
14,411.51
88.63
1,750.00
1,140.00
17,390.14
**2024**
**£**
1,011.00
9,930.00
-
10,941.00
**2024**
**£**
775.00
3,300.00
4,200.00
-
300.00
1,431.60
2,400.00
2,700.00
4,799.80
-
273.89
654.27
20,834.56
**2024**
**£**
**383.45**
383.45
**2024**
**£**
6,204.69
416.20
20,490.19
27,111.08
**2024**
**£**
3,150.00
1,500.00
4,650.00
**Computer &**
**Electrical**
**Equipment**
**TOTAL**
18,484.76
157,437.80
1,849.21
1,849.21
-
-
4
20,333.97
159,287.01
14469.96
21,549.71|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||At 1st April 2024
Additions FY 24-25
Disposals
At 31st March 2025
**Depreciation**
At 1st April 2024|18,015.00|115,500.00
5,438.04||
|||-|-
-
-
-||
|||18,015.0|0
115,500.00
5,438.0||
|||2,590.50|-
4,489.25||
||Charge for the year|4,304.50|-
155.97|1,966.00
6,426.47|
||Eliminated on disposal
At 31st March 2025
**Net Book Value**
At 31st March 2025
At 31st March 2024
**DEBTORS, ACCRUAL INCOME & PREPAYMENTS**
Differed/Accrual Income
Balance to be received from 2023-24
Posting Error Adjustments
**CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND**
Current Account
Saver/Deposit Account
Conference Account
Petty Cash
Cash with Choir
Cash with Youth Fellowship
The petty cash balance of £85.93 was deposited into th
As at 31 March 2025, no petty cash was held with the trust
**CREDITORS: Amount falling within one year**
Creditors
Accruals
**UNSECURED LOAN FOR NEW CHURCH VEHICLE**
**Interest Free Loan**
Repayable within ten years (as at 31 March 2024)
Total unsecured loan
**Repaid during the year 2024-2025**|-|-
-|3.60
3.60|
|**23**
**24**
**25**
**26**||6,895.0|0
0.00
4,645.2|2
16,439.56
27,979.78|
|||**11,120.0**|**0**
**115,500.00**
**792.8**|**2**
**3,894.41**
**131,307.23**
4,014.80
135,888.09
**2024**
**£**
5,415.30
3,015.20
8,430.50
**2024**
**£**
22112.36
14397.56
125.23
32.38
3.55
50.00
36,721.08
**2024**
-
1,832.00
1,832.00
**2024**
**£**
14,000.00
14,000.00|
|||15,424.50|115,500.00
948.79||
|||e Church’s bank ac
ees.|**2025**
**£**
208.00
41.00
249.00
**2025**
**£**
9014.58
21111.89
2,004.41
-
-
-
32,130.88
count on 12 April 2024.
**2025**
3,332.00
3,332.00
**2025**
**£**
-
-
(14,000.00)||
|**T**
**Res**|**27**
**Unrestricted Fund**
**otal Unrestricted Fund**
**tricted/Designated Fund**|**Total unsecured loan balance at**
The car loan, which had an opening
Accordingly, no car loan liability rem
**MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
**General Fund**
Restricted funds represent unspent
During the year ended 31 March 20
Accordingly, the restricted fund bala
The restricted funds comprise the C
**Bank interest**
Represents interest credited by the
**Bank Charges**
Bank charges include bank account
**Bad Debts Written Off**
Bad debts written off during the yea
These amounts do not represent ac
CAR PARK
Charity donations & other offertories|**31 March 2025**
balance of £14,000 at the beginning of
ained outstanding at 31 March 2025.
**At**
**01-Apr-2024**
**Received**
**Apr2024-Mar25**
**£**
**£**
157,892.67
162,004.92|-
the year, was fully repaid.
**Utilised**
**Apr2024-Mar25**
**Transfer betn funds**
**£**
**£**
(166,857.48)
0.00|**At**
**31-Mar-2025**
**£**
153,040.11
**153,040.11**
4,750.00
2,565.00|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||157,892.67
162,004.92|(166,857.48)
0.00||
||||4,750.00
-
2,565.00
-|0
0.00
-
-||
|
**Tot**|
**al Restricted/Designated**
**28A**
**28B**
**29**|||||
||||7,315.00
0.00|0.00
0.00|7,315.00|
|||||||
||||**165,207.67**
**162,004.92**|**(166,857.48)**
**0.00**|**160,355.11**|
||||balances of income received in previou
25, no restricted income was received
nces have been carried forward uncha
ar Park Fund and Diocese Donations r
bank on savings account balances dur
maintenance fees, cheque clearance c
r relate to the correction of accounting
tual irrecoverable debts but adjustment|s financial years for specific purposes.
and no expenditure was incurred against these funds
nged.
eceived in previous financial years.
**2025**
**£**
**2025**
**£**
351.88
351.88
ing the year.
360.10
360.10
harges etc.
**2025**
**£**
3,015.20
3,015.20
errors arising from incorrect postings in previous fina
s made to rectify prior-years accounting errors.|.
**2024**
**£**
**2024**
**£**|
||||||355.54|
||||||355.54|
|||||||
||||||324.90|
||||||324.90|
||||||**2024**
**£**
-
ncial years.|
TA8ORE MAR THOMA CHURCH, IIANCHESTER IU.K.I
eALANCE SHEET AS AT 31it Mar 2025
202425
2023.24
FIXED ASSETS
TawtAe Fixed Assets
131.307.23
135,888.(
CLIRRENT ASSETS
Deblus. knDJal Iwom6 & Prnpaym
Gash ai Bank in hand
249.(Y)
32.130 88
32.379.88
8.430.YI
36.721.(k8
45.151.58
24
L&SS.' CURRENT LIABILrriES
Credrtors and
3,2.[)
1,832.C4J
NET CURRENT ASSErs
29,047.18
43,319.58
LIABIUTIES
Lem.. Ut)u¢urnd Loan
NET ASSETS
160 355.11
165,207.67
Reprewtwj by.
Unr111 Fundi
General FUNJ
R¢*rfctsdlDeilgnat•d Fundi
27
153,040.11
7.315.tK)
157,892.67
7,315.(K)
TOTAL FUNDS
160,355.11
165 207.67
Appro1 tythe G8ner21 *rtJy 25101r2026 its boh3.
Rev. Jthn P Chacko
car& Prosldfjrt
Mr. A'i Varg
Flnancè TnAt••
.Ktrin K(6hy Ch6ri3n
Aounts Trustee
Tts8co)MyJ Mles wD8n pth*Oftl finw'alstalemerts.
AR THO
fyReg.No.' 1121
CHEER IU
Tabore Mar Thoma Church Manchester
BUDGET FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31st R¢H 2026
Total ButhJet £
20242$
Actual £
202425
unrel1rf Restrfct•d Fund Totsl 8udget £
Fund £
202&26
kncom
Stewardship
Donalh)ns
otfertorEs
HaN6s1 F&b"Wdl, One Day Inc4Yw. r
Chur(Ii OrganisalY)w Iro
her IncorfE- Even15, Éte
Tax r6dam
55,782.(K)
5,651.36
44,484 66
31,113.50
24,421.52
54Y
31(KK)
311XK)
150
Inte81
now
351.88
4&)
TOTAL INCOME
321350 162,004.92
330900
dlturo
spend
Deprwithn
Travel & vehth 88
Rw1& Rates
Church Events & SotvK%s
VISIg Crgy. EDnablS, ikn, 8tc
Prinliw. Poslago & StalK)nary
uiirty serv5 Extwses
matenan & Repaircosls
Church Organisatn Eypense5
DSe. Sabha, COMPE paymenly
IMIran Legal, LAn.VI$a $1$ & DBS
Sundry Expense5
charitab èxwses
Ac1X)urY & Advertwrwl charges
Books. Subwn, Conlar6nce Attend3ri
Hgallh & Safety
Bank Charges
Church ExFens6$
abctron
driving lunce
New varak)Call)n
extemal audrt fee
CArlw reyment
vicarage
bad deblswnieoff
35sel di
Sab ex
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
.545.17
53Q)
6,426 47
10050 10,066.09
156CNJ
16,388.25
19.954.47
2,1W (X)
1,373 34
16,274.84
10
10155
10155
186fN)
31450
12
13
14
31450
2
2250
281
31450
15
16
17
18
19
2250
28(XX)
21
31X
21,724.19
1Q,9W C
6,423.46
21
21500
1(
1(
21
4,1.)
1(K)
3&) 10
10.185.94
1(K)
24
3015
325550
166857.48
311455
311455
Wotm to thè Flnandal Budw forthe 202926 Flnanclal Ye•rendlng 31 Marth 2026
PI8vK)us y83r budget c3r loan repayment and DBS wsa fees a incorT8dy d3s5rfd as InMe in budget
fvas twi recklfied a5 expendilurg.
STEWARDSHIP
R THOAf4
IiyReg.No'. 1111
## Stewardship income consists of voluntary contributions from members of the Church.
During the financial year 2024–25, 172 members made stewardship contributions, compared to 129 members in the previous year. In preparing the budget for 2025–26, the trustees have assumed a modest increase in stewardship income, reflecting the increase in participating members and the expectation that additional members will commence or regularise stewardship contributions during the year.
|Stewardship
**2**
**DONATIONS**
Christmas Carol Donations
Zonal Family Contribution
Donation for charitable activity
General Donations
**3**
**OFFERTORIES**
Worship
Birthday
Wedding Anniversary
Christmas
Special1
Racessa & Fasting
Diocesan Sunday Offertory
Designated Sabha Offertories2
Other Sabha & Diocese collections3
**4**
**HARVEST FESTIVAL, ONE DAY INCOME, ETC**
One Day Income
Harvest Festival
Tithe
Church events
**5**
**CHURCH ORGANISATIONS INCOME**
Sunday School Offertory
Sunday School Donation
Sunday School - Others
Sevika Sangam Offertory
Sevika Sangam Subscription
Choir
Youth Fellowship
**6**
**OTHER INCOME-EVENTS ETC**
Church Hire / Misc. Income
**8**
**GIFT AID TAX RECLAIM**
Gift Aid
**9**
**STIPEND**|**2025-26**
70000
**2025**
10000
7000
7000
12000|**2024-25**
70000
**2024**
10000
7000
7000
12000|
|---|---|---|
||36000|36000|
||**2025**
26000
10000
5000
2500
4500
2000
1300
1000
2000
54300
**2025**
5000
20000
3000
16000
44000
**2025**
4000
10000
9500
1000
3000
1000
2500
31000
**2025**
200
200
**2025**
25000
**2025**
35000
1600
36600|**2024**
26000
10000
5000
2500
4500
2000
1300
1000
2000|
|||54300|
|||**2024**
4500
20000
2500
16000|
|||43000|
|||**2024**
2000
10000
3000
1000
3000
1000
2500|
|||22500|
|||**2024**
150|
|||150|
|||**2024**
25000
**2024**
35000
1600|
|||36600|
|**10**
**DEPRECIATION**
Motor Vehicle
Fixtures-Furniture
Electric-Electronic Equipments
**11**
**TRAVEL & VEHICLE EXPENSES**
Motor Vehicle maintenance
Motor Insurance
Road Tax
Fuel charges
Parking & Toll charges
Public Transport
Travel, Hotel & others
Transfer Expenses
Driving Licence expenses
**12**
**RENTS & RATES**
Rent - Parsonage
Rent - Church
Rent - Others
council tax
**13**
**CHURCH EVENTS & SERVICES**
Passion Week Service expense
Christmas Carol Service expenses
Parish Day service
Family Sunday
Annual Convention
Other events
**14**
**VISTING CLERGY, DONATIONS, GIFTS, etc.**
**15**
**PRINTING, POSTAGE & STATIONERY**
Printing & Photocopying expenses
Postage & Carriage
Stationery and Software expenses
**15**
**UTILITY SERVICES EXPENSES**
Lighting & Heating - Rectory
Lighting & Heating - New church
Council Tax
Telecoms (Phone, Mobile, Internet, TV)
Church Cleaning
Waste Management
council tax moved to rent and rates
**17**
**MAINTENANCE & REPAIR COSTS**|**2025**
2000
3500
4500
10000
**2025**
3000
900
180
5000
25
150
300
0
600
10155
**2025**
16000
0
600
2000
18600
**2025**
0
5000
2000
1500
950
22000
31450
**2025**
3000
**2025**
500
750
1000
2250
**2025**
4500
18500
0
1500
2500
1000
28000
**2025**|**2024**
2000
1500
1800|
|---|---|---|
|||5300|
|||**2024**
1600
900
180
3295
25
150
300
3000
600|
|||10050|
|||**2024**
13000
0
600
2000|
|||15600|
|||**2024**
0
5000
2000
1500
950
22000|
|||31450|
|||**2024**
2500
**2024**
500
750
1000|
|||2250|
|||**2024**
4500
17000
2300
1500
2000
800|
|||28100|
|||**2024**|
|Office & Rectory Maintenance
5000
5000
**18**
**CHURCH ORGANISATION EXPENSES**
**2025**
Sunday School
23500
Choir
1000
Sevika Sangam
3000
Youth Fellowship
2500
30000
**19**
**DIOCESE, SABHA, COMPE PAYMENTS**
**2025**
Sabha/Central Office
2500
Recessa/Hoskote
4000
Diocese Contribution
10000
Diocese Building Payment
5000
21500
**20**
**INSURANCE/LEGAL, RECRUITMENT/VISA COSTS**
**2025**
Public Liability Insurance
9000
Recruitment costs
0
Visa & UKBA sponsorship costs
0
9000
**21**
**CHARITABLE EXPENSES**
50% should be reserved for UK charities & 50% for non-UK charitable cause
**2025**
Charitable activity-UK
3500
Charitable activity-outside UK
3500
Funeral aid
2000
Other Aid
0
9000
**22**
**BOOKS, SUBSCRIPTION & CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE**
**2025**
Books for church
200
Family/clergy conferences
1000
1200
**23**
**HEALTH & SAFETY**
**2025**
DBS CHECKS
500
500
**22**
**CHURCH EXPENSES**
**2025**
Property Maintenace
10000
CCTV
0
Council Planning for Car Park (Arch.Fees)
10000
Legal Costs
2000
kitchen container
3000
25000|Office & Rectory Maintenance
5000
5000
**18**
**CHURCH ORGANISATION EXPENSES**
**2025**
Sunday School
23500
Choir
1000
Sevika Sangam
3000
Youth Fellowship
2500
30000
**19**
**DIOCESE, SABHA, COMPE PAYMENTS**
**2025**
Sabha/Central Office
2500
Recessa/Hoskote
4000
Diocese Contribution
10000
Diocese Building Payment
5000
21500
**20**
**INSURANCE/LEGAL, RECRUITMENT/VISA COSTS**
**2025**
Public Liability Insurance
9000
Recruitment costs
0
Visa & UKBA sponsorship costs
0
9000
**21**
**CHARITABLE EXPENSES**
50% should be reserved for UK charities & 50% for non-UK charitable cause
**2025**
Charitable activity-UK
3500
Charitable activity-outside UK
3500
Funeral aid
2000
Other Aid
0
9000
**22**
**BOOKS, SUBSCRIPTION & CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE**
**2025**
Books for church
200
Family/clergy conferences
1000
1200
**23**
**HEALTH & SAFETY**
**2025**
DBS CHECKS
500
500
**22**
**CHURCH EXPENSES**
**2025**
Property Maintenace
10000
CCTV
0
Council Planning for Car Park (Arch.Fees)
10000
Legal Costs
2000
kitchen container
3000
25000|5000|
|---|---|---|
|||5000|
|||**2024**
15000
500
3000
2500|
|||21000|
|||**2024**
2500
4000
10000
15000|
|||31500|
|||**2024**
6500
0
0|
|||6500|
|||**2024**
3500
3500
2000
0|
|||9000|
|||**2024**
200
1000|
|||1200|
|||**2024**
300|
|||300|
|||**2024**
10000
5000
15000
2000
3000|
||25000|35000|
I