## **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** For the year 5 May 2024 – 4 May 2025 ## **1. Reference and Administrative Details** ## **Charity name:** The Nativity of the Mother of God Romanian Orthodox Trust ## **Charity number (if registered):** 1139040 ## **Principal address:** 212 London Road, Boston, PE21 7HQ, Lincolnshire, UK ## **Trustees:** The trustees who served during the year were: - Florin Buda (Chair) - Gabriel Sivoglo - Silviu Stefanescu ## **Governing document:** The charity is governed by its Statue adopted in 2010. ## **2. Structure, Governance and Management** ## **Governing structure** The charity is established as a trust under the direct supervision of ‘The Nativity of the Mother of God’ Romanian Orthodox Parish Boston, Lincolnshire; and operates in accordance with its governing document. ## **Appointment of trustees** Trustees are appointed by Parish Council of ‘The Nativity of the Mother of God’ Romanian Orthodox Parish Boston, Lincolnshire. ## **Trustee induction and training** New trustees are provided with an induction covering: - the charity’s objectives and activities - trustee responsibilities - basic financial oversight Ongoing guidance is provided as needed. ## **Decision-making** The trustees meet as many times is necessary to review activities, finances, and strategic direction. Day-to-day operations are managed by the Chair and the volunteers. ## **3. Objectives and Activities** ## **Charitable purposes** The charity’s purposes are: To advance the Christian Orthodox Religion in Lincolnshire, for the benefit of the public (regardless of ethnic origin) through: - -the holding of religious services - -public celebrations of religious festivals - -distributing literature on Christian Orthodox Religion. To provide a place of worship for all who wish to attend the Christian Orthodox services and celebrations. ## **Main activities** During the year, the charity carried out the following activities: - Supporting regular religious services and gatherings as necessary - Prayer meetings and study sessions - Community outreach and pastoral care where it was asked to participate - Supporting the religious education for adults and/or children ## **Public benefit** The trustees confirm that they have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. The charity provides public benefit by: - offering open access to worship and religious teaching - supporting community cohesion and wellbeing - providing pastoral support to individuals in need ## **4. Achievements and Performance** During the reporting period, the charity: - Continued to hold regular weekly services attended by approximately 90 people, and on Orthodox Easter by more than 800 people from Lincolnshire. - Delivered 20 religious events outside of those weekly services. - Provided pastoral support to members of the community via the parish priests. - Undertook outreach activities including food support for the Foodbank organised by Boston Anglican Church. - Supporting missionary and charity activity of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northen Ireland. The trustees consider that these activities have furthered the charity’s objectives effectively. ## **5. Financial Review** ## **Overview** The charity’s total income for the year was £35,152.00 (for the period 5 May 2024 – 4 May 2025). ## **Principal sources of income** - All the income is made by the parish and the parish members of the Boston Orthodox Community ## **Expenditure** Expenditure (£15,718.00) primarily related to: - Venue costs / utilities - Religious activities and events - Administrative expenses ## **Reserves policy** The trustees aim to maintain a modest level of reserves sufficient to cover approximately 3–6 months of operating costs. At year end, the charity held reserves of £ 10,000. ## **6. Plans for Future Periods** The charity plans to: - Continue regular religious services and activities - Expand community outreach initiatives - Strengthen engagement with members and volunteers - Ensure financial sustainability ## **7. Risk Management** The trustees have considered the main risks facing the charity, including: - Financial sustainability - Dependence on voluntary donations - Operational continuity Appropriate measures are in place, including: - Regular financial monitoring - Maintaining reserves - Trustee oversight of key decisions ## **8. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities** The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. The trustees confirm that: - accounting records are properly kept - the accounts comply with the governing document - appropriate policies and controls are in place ## **9. Independent Examination** The accounts have been subject to an independent examination in accordance with legal requirements. ## **10. Approval** This report was approved by the trustees on: **Date:** 27.02.2026 **Signed on behalf of the trustees:** Florin Buda Chair