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2022-04-05-accounts

Charity Number 1140421

SAINT MAKARIOS THE GREAT ECCLESIASTICAL TRUST ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

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243 Harehills Lane

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS8 3RG

SAINT MAKARIOS THE GREAT ECCLESIASTICAL TRUST

ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

CONTENTS

Trustees' annual report -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 - 2
Independent examiner's report ---------------------------------------------------------- 3
Balance Sheet --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Statement of financial activities ---------------------------------------------------------- 5
Notes to the accounts ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 - 7

SAINT MAKARIOS THE GREAT ECCLESIASTICAL TRUST TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

The trustees present their report and the unaudited accounts of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2022.

REFERENCES AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered charity name Saint Makarios The Great Ecclesiastical Trust Charity registration number 1140421 Principal Office 109 Stanks Drive Horsforth Leeds LS14 5NS

The trustees

The trustees who served the charity during the period were as follows:

Rev.Dr. Petru Ciprian Nedelcu (Chairman) Mr. George Adrobotoaiei (Hon Treasurer) Mrs. Diana Bagrin (Hon Secretary- Appointed July 2021) Mr. Vasili Butnaru (Appointed July 2021) Mr. Mihai Costandache (Appointed July 2021) Mr. Cristian Solcanu (Resigned July 2021) Mr. Ciprian Rosu (Resigned July 2021)

Independent examiner

All Day Accountants Ltd 243 Harehills Lane Leeds LS8 3RG

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Saint Markarios The Great Ecclesiastical Trust was established in September 2010 and its constitution is governed by a Trust Deed dated 13th February 2011 as amended on 15 January 2021. The charity is managed by a Board of Trustees and their details are as shown above.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The objectives of the charity are:

(i) to advance the Christian Religion for the benefit of the public in accordance with the doctrines of the Romanian Orthodox Church and

(ii) charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to

the laws of England and Wales as the Trustees may from time to time determine.

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SAINT MAKARIOS THE GREAT ECCLESIASTICAL TRUST TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

The charity's registered working name is SMOC.

We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The charity was established in September 2010 with the goal to advance the Orthodox Christian religion for the benefit of the public in accordance with the doctrines and teachings of the Romanian Orthodox Church. The first objective was to raise money through donations to facilitate the purchase of a church property from the Church of England. The purchase of the then redundant Church of 'Saint Michael and All Angels' was complete in October 2011 and consecrated two years later, in September 2013. The church has been used as place for worship since November 2011.

Up to the beginning of the current reporting period, the charity achieved major milestones, including the installation of a ceremonial wooden screen, iconostasis , refurbishment of the old vestry and organ rooms, refurbishment of the church hall, repair the church heating system, church structural repair the tower bell was consolidated and the new bell was placed in, CCTV System was installed, all old church lamps have been replaced with economical LED lamps, the confession room was completely renovated, church heating system was replaced, two chandeliers were installed in the church, a parish library was arranged, purchased a large candles support, video network (live broadcast of divine services) was installed, church roof partially repaired.

Over the reporting period, the charity ran the property safely, especially in this period of pandemic. Therefore, we have strictly followed the Government's recommendations. Also, during the 06 April 2021 - 05 April 2022 period, the following works took place: the heating system replaced in the church hall and we started painting the icons on the church walls in accordance with the Orthodox Christian tradition.

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

For the upcoming reporting periods, the trustees team will be considered a number of projects, as: (i) To continue the painting of icons on the church walls. It is a complex process with 700m2 to cover and will take about 5 years.

(ii) Some repairs in the church hall (to repair or replace the access doors, to arrange the parking lot, to buy new tables/chairs.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The statement of financial activities annexed here to show a surplus for the year of £30,171 leaving a balance to carry forward of £241,659.

Signed on behalf of trustees

04-Jan-23

Rev. Dr. Petru Ciprian Nedelcu

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SAINT MAKARIOS THE GREAT ECCLESIASTICAL TRUST INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2022 which are set out on pages 4 to 7.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER

As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. The trustees also considering that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and examination is needed.

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act 2011 and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable directions given by Charity commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act 2011.

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no option is given as to whether the accounts present a true and fair view and the report is limited to those mattes set out in the statement below.

INDEPENDET EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

In accordance with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion , attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Shabaz Ahmed

Shabaz Ahmed All Day Accountants Ltd Independent Examiner

04-Jan-23

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SAINT MAKARIOS THE GREAT ECCLESIASTICAL TRUST

BALANCE SHEET AS ON 5 APRIL 2022

Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
2
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank
3
CURRENT LIABILITIES
4
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
5
TOTAL FUNDS		 5 April 2022
£
116,684
125,705
(740)
124,965
241,649
241,659
241,659		 5 April 2021
£
116,684
95,544
(740)
94,804
211,488
211,488
211,488

These accounts were approved and signed on behalf of trustees and authorised for issue 04 January 2023.

Rev. Dr. Petru Ciprian Nedelcu

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SAINT MAKARIOS THE GREAT ECCLESIASTICAL TRUST STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

Note
INCOME RESOURCES
Voluntary income
6
Activities from generating funds
7
Investment income
8
Total incoming resources
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Cost of generating voluntary income
9
NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOUCES
Total fund brought forward
TOTAL FUND CARRIED FORWARD		 Unrestricted
Funds
99,876
18,508
118,384
88,213
30,171
211,488
241,659		 Total
Funds
5 April 2022
99,876
18,508
118,384
88,213
30,171
211,488
241,659		 Total
Funds
5 April 2021
49,157
19,100
40
68,298
39,018
29,280
182,208
211,488

These Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared. All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities.

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SAINT MAKARIOS THE GREAT ECCLESIASTICAL TRUST NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of accounting

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable United Kingdom accounting standards and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' issued in March 2005 (SORP 2005).

2. Fixed Assets

All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost.

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 6 April 2021
Additions
At 5 April 2022
DEPRECIATION
At 6 April 2021
Charged during the year
At 5 April 2022
NET BOOK VALUE
At 5 April 2021
At 5 April 2022
3.
CASH & BANK
4.
CURRENT LAIBILITIES
Accountancy Fee Payable
5.
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
General Funds		 Land
&
Building
£
51,000
51,000
-
-
-
51,000
51,000
125,705
740
Balance at
5 April 2021
211,488		 Plant
&
Machinery
£
65,684
65,684
-
-
-
65,684
65,684
Incoming
Resources
30,171		 Total
£
116,684
Assets
116,684
-
-
-
116,684
116,684
Balance at
5 April 2022
241,659

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SAINT MAKARIOS THE GREAT ECCLESIASTICAL TRUST NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

6. VOLUNTARY INCOME

6. VOLUNTARY INCOME
Unrestricted Total Total
Funds Funds Funds
5 April 2022 5 April 2021
Income from donations 96,018 96,018 40,117
Gift Aid claims & Others 9,249 9,249 11,903
105,267 105,267 52,020
Unrestricted Total Total
Funds Funds Funds
5 April 2022 5 April 2021
7. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS
Other activities for generating funds 13,107 13,107 16,227
8. INVESTMENT INCOME
Bank interest - - 40
9. COSTS OF GENERATING VOLUNTARY INCOME
Support costs 88,213 88,213 39,018
10. COSTS AND EMOLUMENTS

No salaries or wages have been paid to trustees, including the member of the committee, during the year.

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