Bournemouth-Poole Orthodox Christian Foundation
Trustees’ Annual Report for year end 1 December 2024
Charity number: 1140071 Company number: 7407807 Registered office: St Dunstan’s Orthodox Church, 94a Bournemouth Road, Poole, BH14 9HY Principal address: St Dunstan’s Orthodox Church, 94a Bournemouth Road, Poole, BH14 9HY Trustees: Rev. C. MacDonnell, Dr G. Méal, Mr Michael Ambrose, Mr G. Kyprianou Directors: Rev. C. MacDonnell, Dr G. Méal, Mr Mark Ambrose, Mr G. Kyprianou, Mrs K. Ambrose
Structure, Governance and Management
The Foundation is a company limited by guarantee, governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association (2010, revised 2016). Parish Council members are elected from the church electoral roll and appoint the Foundation’s Directors. Trustees meet regularly to oversee operations. All clergy and volunteers working with children or vulnerable persons are DBS checked.
Objectives and Activities
The charity provides a place of worship for Orthodox Christians, supports parishioners’ integration into British society, and maintains St Dunstan’s Church, a Grade II* listed building. Activities include:
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Regular worship and sacraments
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Religious education (children’s programme)
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Pastoral care and outreach
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Use of the hall by community groups
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Ecumenical work through Churches Together in England
Achievements and Performance
In 2024 the charity:
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Maintained regular worship services with average Sunday attendance of 125
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Celebrated 22 baptisms, 1 chrismations, 6 weddings and 1 funeral
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Continued pastoral and community use of the church hall
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Issued bi-monthly parish newsletter “The Narthex”
Financial Review
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Total income: £69,445
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Restricted income: £0
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Expenditure: £65,346
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Surplus: £4,099
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Reserves policy: maintain at least £16,500.
The charity is dependent on donations and hall rental; finances remain stable.
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Risk Management
maintenance. Annual inspections are carried out as required by insurers.
Volunteers
The trustees thank parishioners and volunteers who maintain the church, grounds, and hall.
Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the TAR and accounts in accordance with charity and company law and the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice.
Approved by the trustees on 30 September 2025
Signed on behalf of the charity by its Trustees/Directors
Signatures :
Full Names : Mark Ambrose
Gilbert Méal
Date : 30 September 2025
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Company Registration No. 07407807 (England and Wales)
BOURNEMOUTH-POOLE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 DECEMBER 2024
BOURNEMOUTH-POOLE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Company information | 3 |
| Directors' report | 4 |
| Accountants' report | 5 |
| Income statement | 6 |
| Statement of financial position | 7 |
| Notes to the accounts | 8 |
| Detailed profit and loss account | 10 |
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BOURNEMOUTH-POOLE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION COMPANY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 DECEMBER 2024
Directors
Katerina Ambrose Andrew Donald Jackman Mark Dominic Ambrose Georghios Kyprianou Gilbert Marcel Meal
Company Number
07407807 (England and Wales)
Registered Office
Saint Dunstan's Church 94A Bournemouth Road Poole Dorset BT14 9HY United Kingdom
Accountants
CW Consultants 7 Bashfordsland Carrickfergus Co Antrim BT38 9TH
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BOURNEMOUTH-POOLE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION (COMPANY NO: 07407807 ENGLAND AND WALES) DIRECTORS. REPORT The directors present their repwt and accwnts lorthe y&ar end1 1 Decembor 2024. Directors Th8 followirrfj dirertors office during tho vknole ofthe period." Katerfna Ambrose Mark tk)mini¢ Ambroso Georghios Kyprianou Gilb8rt Marcel Meal Stal•ment of directors. r•$ponsibilitios The diwtors are responsible for preparing th8 rgport accounts in accthd3re With appsicabb and regulations. Company law requires the directrys to preparè acccwnts for each finarKial year. Undar that18w. the direciors have elected to prèpar8 the ac(unts in accordance with United Kingdom Ganarally Apted AUntIng Practic6 Iunited Kingdom Actounting Stsndards and applicable lawl. Undar company law the dire(lors must not appn)ve the &(x)unts unless thsy are satisf18d th8t they give a true and lair view of the state of affairs ol the company and of the profit or loss of tha eompany for that Period. In preparing these accounts, th8 directors are required to.. - s818Ct Sultsb ac£ountSng poliaas and then apply them consistenlly- - make judgemenis and estlmates th81 are reasonable and prudeTht', - prepare the accounts on the goiw ncern basis unless it is inapproprf81e lo presume that the company will continuè in bu8ine$s. The diwtors are responslble lor kaèpiry adequate acUntirQ TOrdS that affj suificiènt to show and explain the mpanY'S transactions and disdose With reasonable accumcy at any time th8 fifiancial positk)n of the company and enable them to ensurè that the accounts comply with the Companies Act 2(K16. Th8y are also r8swJnsible for safe9uarding th& ass6ts ol tho company and hence for tsking reasonable steps for th8 pr8v8rnbon and detection ol fraud and other Irwularits. Small company provisions This r•FN)rt has baen pr8p8red in attordance with the special provisK)ns ral"ng to small comparnies within Part 15 01 the Compani&s Act 2006. &'gned on behalf of the ard of directo Andrew Donald Jackman DireOr Approved by the board 0Th.' 19 Septsmb8r 2025
BOURNEMOUTH-POOLE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT
Accountants' report to the board of directors of Bournemouth-Poole Orthodox Christian Foundation on the preparation of the unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 1 December 2024
In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the accounts of Bournemouth-Poole Orthodox Christian Foundation for the year ended 1 December 2024 as set out on pages 6 - 9 from the company's accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.
This report is made solely to the Board of Directors of Bournemouth-Poole Orthodox Christian Foundation, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 28 May 2025. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the accounts of Bournemouth-Poole Orthodox Christian Foundation and state those matters that we have agreed to state to them, as a body, in this report. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Bournemouth-Poole Orthodox Christian Foundation and its Board of Directors as a body for our work or for this report.
It is your duty to ensure that Bournemouth-Poole Orthodox Christian Foundation has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory accounts that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of Bournemouth-Poole Orthodox Christian Foundation. You consider that Bournemouth-Poole Orthodox Christian Foundation is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the accounts of Bournemouth-Poole Orthodox Christian Foundation. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory accounts.
CW Consultants
7 Bashfordsland Carrickfergus Co Antrim BT38 9TH
19 September 2025
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BOURNEMOUTH-POOLE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 DECEMBER 2024
| Turnover Administrative expenses Other operating income Operating profit/(loss) Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before taxation Tax on profit/(loss) on ordinary activities Profit/(loss) for the financial year |
2024 £ 75,310 (73,616) 2,405 4,099 4,099 - 4,099 |
2023 £ 58,277 (60,917) - |
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| (2,640) | ||
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| (2,640) |
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BOURNEMOUTH-POOLE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 1 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Not•$ Flxed assets Tangible 8SS8ts 14,629,858 14.629.858 Current asset8 Debtors Cash at bank and in h8nd 8,769 10,659 8.121 9,748 19,428 17.869 Creditors: amounts falllng due withln one Net current Ilabllltles 153.6831 156.2231 134.2551 138,3541 Net assets 14,595,603 14.591,5(Nl Capitsl and reservgs Profit aNJ loss awunt 14,595,603 14.591.504 Shareholders. funds 14,595,603 14.591.504 For the year èndlng 1 Dernber 2024 thè company was entrtled to èxempth.on from audit under sèctK>n 477 of the Cornpanies Ad 20[ rglaling to small companles. Tho members have not requirgd the c£Jmpany to obtain an audit in ardance with section 476 of tho Cornp8nies Act 2006. Th& dir•¢tors aCkno%9dge their r&sponsibiltti8s for compjwng with the requir•mant8 of the A¢t wrth pect to aCcoUntir records and th8 preparatk)n of accounts. These accounts hav& beon prepared in accordan( bmth tha provisons applicable to compani8s subiact to the small cornpanies. regime and in 8rdanCe with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A- Small Entiti8S. The financial state on rts b8haW by s were 8pprov&Y by the Board of Directors ar¥J autl)ri5sd for issu8 on 19 September 2025 anrj re sign Andrew Donald J*man Director Company Ragistratitsn No. 07407807
BOURNEMOUTH-POOLE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 DECEMBER 2024
1 Statutory information
Bournemouth-Poole Orthodox Christian Foundation is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales, registration number 07407807. The registered office is Saint Dunstan's Church, 94A Bournemouth Road, Poole, Dorset, BT14 9HY, United Kingdom.
2 Compliance with accounting standards
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities. There were no material departures from that standard.
3 Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below and have remained unchanged from the previous year, and also have been consistently applied within the same accounts.
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets.
Presentation currency
The accounts are presented in £ sterling.
| 4 Tangible fixed assets Cost or valuation At 2 December 2023 At 1 December 2024 Depreciation At 1 December 2024 Net book value At 1 December 2024 At 1 December 2023 5 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year Trade debtors Accrued income and prepayments Amounts falling due after more than one year Other debtors |
Land & buildings £ At cost 14,259,812 14,259,812 - 14,259,812 14,259,812 |
Fixtures & fittings £ At cost 369,071 369,071 - 369,071 369,071 |
Computer equipment £ At cost 975 975 - 975 975 2024 £ 869 7,900 8,769 - |
Total £ 14,629,858 |
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| 14,629,858 | ||||
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| 14,629,858 | ||||
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| 2023 £ (7) 5,898 |
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| 5,891 | ||||
| 2,230 |
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BOURNEMOUTH-POOLE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 DECEMBER 2024
6 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Bank loans and overdrafts Trade creditors |
2024 £ 52,792 891 53,683 |
2023 £ 55,292 931 |
| 56,223 |
7 Average number of employees
During the year the average number of employees was 0 (2023: 0).
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BOURNEMOUTH-POOLE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION DETAILED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 DECEMBER 2024
This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts.
| 2024 | 2023 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Turnover | ||
| Sales | 75,310 | 58,277 |
| Administrative expenses | ||
| Staff training and welfare | - | 133 |
| Travel and subsistence | 3,837 | 5,050 |
| Entertaining | 13 | - |
| Service charges | 354 | 329 |
| Light and heat | 5,654 | 4,457 |
| Cleaning | 4,665 | 4,381 |
| Telephone and fax | 445 | 377 |
| Postage | 15 | - |
| Stationery and printing | 356 | 680 |
| Bank charges | 45 | - |
| Insurance | 12,539 | 10,741 |
| Software | 436 | 479 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 6,955 | 1,515 |
| Bad debts | 5,648 | - |
| Donations | 100 | - |
| Sundry expenses | 27,312 | 24,977 |
| Accountancy fees | 3,640 | 3,256 |
| Solicitors fees | 781 | 3,630 |
| Advertising and PR | 821 | 912 |
| 73,616 | 60,917 | |
| Other operating income | ||
| Other operating income | 2,405 | - |
| Operating profit/(loss) | 4,099 | (2,640) |
| Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before taxation | 4,099 | (2,640) |
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALE5 Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees BOURNEMOUTH-POOLE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION DECEMBER 2024 On accounts for the year ended Charty no (rf any) 1140071 Set out on pages 1-10 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above chanty {'the Trusf} for the year end1 02 11212024. As the charity's trustees, you are resFX)ngble for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wtlh the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Acr). Résponsibil(ties and basis of report I repcfft in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts canied out under tion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Direclions gtven by the Charity Commission under Secti 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examinerfs ststement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to beIve that in, any material respecL' I 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 pr¢)per unde tanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed". Date: 3010912025 WILLIAM H CRYM Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any)- Address: 7 BASHFORDSLAND CARRICKFERGUS BT38 9TH Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern {see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions arKI guKJance for examiners). IER Oct 2018
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. NONE IER Oct 2018