REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1145271
ort of the Trust•es and
Unaudl¢ed Flnanclal Statèmènts for th• Y
for
r Endgd 31 Ma￿h 2024
SL St•
h•n's Indlan Orthodo
Irmln
ham
Thgmas Davld Accountancy & Taxatlon Limltèd
557 Fi￿on Avanu
Bristol
BS7 OQH

St.Stophan's Indlan Orthodox Church , Birniingham
oTrtent$ ol tho Financlal Statem•nts
Ic*r the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2024
Page
Report ol the Trnsloes
1102
Independent Examlner's Roport
Statement tsl Financial Activitle$
Balance Sheet
Notes lo the Flnanci81 Statements
8108
Delalled Statement ol Financlal Activities
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St.Stephen's Indlan Orthodox Church , Blrnilngham
Report of the Trustees
For the year ended 31" March 2024
The truste85 prgsgnl their report with the financial slatem&nls of the ¢harily for the year ended 31 March 2024. The
Iruslees have adopted the provisions ol Accounting and Reporting by Charities. Statement of Recornmended Practice
applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicabb in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20151.
08JECTNES AND ACTIVITIES
Obloctl￿8 and Aims
Objective of the Church is lo promot8 the Indian Orthodox Chri$lian faith.
The Irust8es have considered a charity commis8ion's guidanc8 on public banafil including the guidance 'public benefit
running charity IPB21.
Slgnlflcant activiti•8
Wa officially startod Holy Qurbana 8very Sunday of the month from 7th May 2023.
Feast of Sl George the Patron Saint ol England was c8l¢braled on 7th M8y with Holy Qurbana.Rasa and N&rcha vilambu.
On July 29, 2023, a on84ay g81-log8lher and 88Q was successfully hebj al Wellands Village Hall in Malvern.
Mr.Moncy Abraham was in charge of the Program.
For the Second lime, the ¢hur¢h honoured the n8kn.vity of Sl. Mary wlh an aighl-day lent. Every evening throughout Lent,
the vicar $81 up different priasls lo lead the devotional addrès5 and 8V8ning prayer via Zoom. Many members participated
in Holy Qurbana and allended the evening prayers and devotional talk on September 7th, thank$ lo the assistance of
MMVS.
On S8plemb¢r 1 Q, 2023, the church celebrated Onam after the HO￿ Qurbana. The organisers, Mr. 8aiju Kuriakose and
Mr. Shibu Thom8S, W8r8 Successful in creallng nostalgia in our members through various Iradlllonal programms like Ona
sadya. activities and gam&s.
OVBS was condu¢led on 3rd,41h and 5th November. In th81 Sunday School played a vital role in ¢realing Social
responsibility In chlldran. arranging a food bank collection. Church donated a lol of food i18rns lo the rood bank.
Feast of Sl. Gregorios ol Parumab was cel8braled on 11th and 12th of November 2023. A food festival was organi$e¢J by
MMVS as part of the perunal after Holy Qurbana and Rasa on 12th November.
Under the direction of OCYM, Christmas c8rols were performed on Oecember 9, 10, 16, and 17 by visiting families wlh
Chiislmas gr991ings.
Following Ihe Holy Qurbana, OCYM hosted a family gathering named FROSTY FEST al the church on D8Gember 31,
2023, with a variety ol cultural aclivilies. The program was inaugurated by Coplic Orthodox Church priest Fr. George Malik.
On January 4, 5, 6, and 7, 2024, the church held ils main annual feast. Various priests delivered devotional spèe¢hes and
led meditation during the first four éay$. Our Diocesan Melropolilan H.G. Abraham Mgr Slephanos served as the chief
celebrant of Tri-mass on the last day. On this éay, the Diocesan Trjelropolilan extended a speual invitation lo the
pilgrimage rider and the vicar of St Margaret Olton Church in Solihull lo vlsil the church.
The church held mediations, special servlc8s, Holy confession, and Holy Qurbana lo commemorate Gr&al Lent and
Passion Week.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Rèsorv•$
Th8 Church reserves are held lo help11s current and future activities including maintenanc& of the church building The
retained surplus of parish as on 3110312024 was £4,84.5861£4,21,598 on 31103120231
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governlng document
The Charity is controlled by ils governing document, consliluts'on adopted on 13 September 2009 as amended on 31
D8c8mb8r 2011 and as amended on 11 February 2024 and conslilules an unincorporated charity.
Re¢rultment and appolntmgnt of trustees
The vicar is appointed by the diocesan 818hop and his term wll until furth8r order from the Diocegan Bishop. The
Secretary, Treasurer and other committee members are elected al the annual general body meeting of the charity.
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St.Stophen's Indian Orthodox Church , Blmilngham
R¢port of the Trust6•$
For the year ended 31" March 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAJLS
Name of Charlty
Charlty R•gistration Num￿1
Prln¢lpal address
Sl.Stephen's Indian Orthodox Church , Birmingham
1145271
427 Brays Road
Sheldon
8irmingham
826 2RR
Trugts08
Th9 Trustees and Officers sorving during th? year and since th6 yoar ènd were as follows..
Fr. MathewAbraham Palathinkal
Mr. D¥nin Thomas
Mrs. Ligiya Thomas
Mr. Jai$tsn Thomas
Mr. Bejoy Joseph
Mr. Sony Malhew
Mr. Abraham Kurian
Vlcar and P￿$1¢ent
Trustee
sec￿lary
Cornmiltee Member
Commille& Mernber
Committee Member
Committee Member
Cornmiltee Member
Cornmillee Member
Committee Member
Committee Mernber
Committee Member
Mr. Mon¢y Abraham
Mrs. Arun Chacko
Mr. George Malhew
Mr. Olnu Varghes
Mr5. Usha Reji
Mr. Shibu Thomas
Internal Auditor
Internal Auditor
Mr. J81 Kurnar
Mr. Angesh Jacob Thornas
Dr. Aswin Shaji
Mr. George Mathew
Mr. Baiju Kuriakose
Cu*todlan Tru>¢•••
Safeguarding 0ffl¢or
Ecumenical Convenoi
Publ1¢ Rela￿On$ Officer
Diocesan R¢preyenlats'vg
Mr Raiapp8n Varghese
Mr Abraham Kudan
Mr George Onnony
Mr Jaison Thomas
Indewnd•nt Examlnor
Thomas David Accountancy & Taxation Lirnited
557 Fllton Av8nu¥
8rf$tol
BS7 OQH
Approved by the Board of Trustees on
an¢ 51gned on It's behaff by,.
M15 Ligiya Thomas
(Sec￿lary)
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Ind•
ondent
xamlnerfs Re
ort to th T $tee$ of
St. Ste
hen,
ndlan Orthodox Church
Irmln
ham
I report on the aceount5 of the charity lor the year ended 31 March 2024, ¥%ttich comprise the Slalement of Financial Aclivilies. the
Statement ol Financial Position and th8 related notes.
Respectlve responsibilltles ol trustees and examlner
The chanty's Irus18e$ are responsibl8 for th8 pr8paralion of tho aecounls. The charity's trusttas consid8r Ihal an audit Is not requir8d for
this year (under Section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Actll and that an ind8pendenl examination is ￿quir￿d.
It is my responsibility lo..
axaminè Ihe accounts under Section 145 01 the 2011 Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions givèn by the Charity Commission (under Section 14SISllbl ol the 2011
Act),. and
lo slal8 wh&lher particulor motters have coma to my alt?nlion.
Bas1* of the Indgp?ndent oxamlnerfs r¢port
My èxaminaiion was carrie¢ out in a¢¢tsrdance with the General Dirg¢tlons given by the Charity Commis3ion. An examination in¢ludes 8
revlew ol the aec¢unlJ'ng records kept by tha charity and a cornparison ol the accounts presented with those records. It also includès
consideration ol any unusual items or dSsclosur8$ in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as th￿Ste89 concerning any such
matters. The proc8dur&s undertaken do not providé all the evidence that wotsld be reqUI￿d In an audit, and consequentty no opinion is
glven as to whethgr the accounts present a 'tNe and fair view. and the report Is lirniled to those matters 591 out in the statements below.
Ind•pond•nl •xamln•r's >tat•m•nt
In ¢onno¢tlon ￿th my examination, no mattor ha3 corne lo my attontlon..
which gives rne reasonab￿ cause lo beligve that. in any maleil81 respect, the requirernenls
lo keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act,, an
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting r¢¢ord8 and lo comply with thg arcounling requirements of the 2011
A¢1
hav8 not bg•n mot.. or
121 lo whlch. In my opinion, attention should ba drgwn in ord9r to enabb a propar undgrslanding ol th• accounts lo b8 reached.
Mr Thom
awid FCCA
Thomas Oavld Accountan¢y & Taxallon LSmlled
SS7 Fillon Avenue
Brf$tol
8S7 OQH
Date '.
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St.St8phon's Indlan Orthodox Church , Blmilngham
Statement of Flnan¢lal Activities
lor the Yfrar Endod 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Notés
Unr•$tri¢t•d
lunds
R•strlct•d
fund
Total
fund$
Total funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donatsons and legacies
Inv9s1rn9nl In¢ome
144.922
144,922
108.062
12.070
12.070
8,544
Total
156,992
1 $6,992
116,606
expENDITURe ON
Charltablo aetlvltlg$
Church Running Cost5
Olher
194.0041
194,0041
158,2711
Total
194,0041
194.0041
158,2711
NET INCOME
62,988
62.988
58,335
CONTINUING OPERATIONS.
All Inctsme and expenditure have arisen from continuing 8clivilies.
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St.Stephen's Indian Orthodox Church , Blnnlngham
Balance Sheet
At 31 March
Notes
2024
2023
Total fund¥
Total lund8
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
572,402
S64,318
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
26,113
19.401
Cash al bank and in hand
94,914
56,937
121,028
76.338
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within on• yaar
19,6911
110.2661
NET CURRENT ASSETS
111.337
66,072
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LI￿ILm£S
8B3.738
630.391
LONG TERM LIABILtfiES
Bank Loan$1Sg¢uredl
1199.1S21
1208,7931
NET ASSETS
484.586
421,598
FVNOS
Unreslricled funds
484,586
421,598
Restrictèd funds
TOTAL FUNDS
484,586
421,598
rhe ftnanclal staternenls wer8 approved by tha 8oArd ol Tru8tses on
and wore slgngd on Its behalf by..
Mr Denin Thomas
Mrs Ligiya Thomas
Isecretaryl
Fr. Mathew A
raharn
ITreasurerl
(Vicar & Presldentl
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St.Stephgn's Indlan Orthodox ChU￿h , Blm7ingham
Notes to tha Financial Stat?ments
For the Year Ended 31 March 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the flnanclal statèment8
The financial sts18menls have been prepar8d under the historical cost convorsion, excgpt for investments which ar9 In¢ludgd
at market value and the revaluaiion ol certain fixed assets and in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021
'Accounting and R8POrting by Charities. Slalemenl of R6cofflmended Practice applicable to ¢hariti8s preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Repo(ting Standard applicable lo charities prepanng their account5 in accordance
with th9 Financial Rewrting Standard applicablg in th8 UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 laffecliv• l January 20151,,
Financial Repofting Standard 102'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable In thè UK and Republic ol Ireknd IFRS
1021, and thè Chari119s AGI 2011.
Sl Slephen'8 Indian Orthodox Chur¢h, Birmingh8m meets the daflnition of a public b8n8fit entity undar FRS 102. Assets and
liabilities a￿ inilialty recognised al historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise slated in tho r$kvanl accoLJnling
policy noleslsl.
Ineomlng r•iovr¢e¥
All Incom6 is re¢ognised in the Slalemenl ol Flnan¢lo1 Activities once th• charity has entitlement lo thg funds. it is probablo
that the Income will be reeeived and Ihe amount can be me8$ured reliably.
Resou￿?$ •xp•nd•d
Liabilitiès ar¥ r?¢ognised as 8xp8nditura as soon a$ Iherg is a legal or construcdve obli9alion committing tho Cha￿tY 1¢ that
expenditure
ranglbl• flx•d a•s•t8
Tangiblo flxad 3s&gts are slated al cost or valuallon 19$$ dgprecialion and any provlsion lor irnpairment. Depreciation is
provided al the lollowng annual rates in order to wrtle off the Cost les5 eslimaled residual value of ?ach asset over its
?slirn8led useful life.
Land & Buikling
Not provided (Trustèos havg carried out a full irnpairmènl rovlw in accordance
with FRS 102 and flnd out Ihal the e3limaled residual value is not materially
diffarenl Ir¢m Il's carrying value in tha Balan¢¥ Sheetl
15¥¢ on reducing balance ba818
33.33% on roducing ba19nc8 basis
Fbxlures and fittings
Computer equipmeni
Taxa15on
The ch8rlty Is exempt from tax on Its charftable acllvltles.
Fund•
Unrestriclad fun¢Js can be used in accordance with th• charitable objectives at tho dlscr8lion or th8 Iruslees.
R&51ric18d fund5 Can only be us•d for particular reslri¢led purpos8s ￿thin the obj8¢13 of the charity.
Restrictions arfs& whgn 5pecifigd by Ihe donor or wh8n fund5 are raised for partlcular roslrict8d purposes. Further
explanallon of the nature and purpose of each fund Is Includèd In the notes to the flnanclal statements.
So¢ur•d Loan
Bank loan wlth HSBC bank Is SeCu￿d against a flrst legal charge over tho Irè8 hold propety al 427 Brays Road,
Birmingham,826 2RR.
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St.Stephen's Indian Orthodox Church , Birmingham
N tes to the Flnancial Statements . contlnued
for the Yaar
nded 31 March 2024
2. Income From Donatlons & Legael05
2024
2023
Donats'on3 Received
144.922
108,062
3. INVESTMENT INCOME
2024
2023
Bank Inte￿$t
1.840
144
Ran181 Income
10.230
8,400
Total
12,070
8.544
4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Land &
8ulldlng
Flxtur•$ and
flttlngs
Comput•r
oqulpment
Totals
COST
At 1 April 2023
Addltlons
556,915
13.413
348
570,876
10.818
10.818
Disposal
Al 31 ma￿tt 2024
356,915
24,231
348
581,494
DEPRECIAfON
At 1 Aprll 2023
Charge for year
Ellmlnated on Dlsposal
6,014
344
6,358
2.733
2.734
At 31 March 2024
.747
345
9.092
NeT BOOK VALUE
Al 31 March 2024
558,915
15,484
572.402
Al 31 March 2023
556,91 S
7,399
564.318
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Sl.Stephen's Indian Orthodox Chur¢h , Birmingham
Note$ to the Flnancial Statements . Contlnued
for tha Yaar Endett 31 March 2024
5. OEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Gift Aid Tax Receivable
21,273
17,033
DeblorslPrepaymonls
4.840
2.368
26,113
19,401
6. CASH AT BANKAND IN HANO
General
Fund
Ro?trl¢tsd
Fund
2024
2023
Cash in Hand
711
711
39
Gard Re8dgr
20
20
Current Account # 71747827
10,87S
10,875
9,892
Savings Account # 81591782
Fixed Deposit Account # 40999105
23.992
23,992
47,006
33.749
33.749
Fixed D8posil Account # 20999091
25,567
25.567
Total
94,914
94,914
S6,937
7. CREDITORS
AMOUNT FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Credltors & Accruals
450
1.424
Bank Loan ISecur¢d sgainsl land building)
Total
9,241
9,691
8,842
10.266
CREDITORS.. AMOUNT FALLING DUE AFTER ONE YEAR
Bank Loan Isecuredl
199.152
208,793
8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
N•t
Movgment In
Funds
Transf•r*
bo￿0+n
Funds
At 01.0423
3t.03,24
Fund>
General fund
419,548
61,988
481,536
Chsrity Fulld
Clergy Support Contrlbutlon
910
190.00
I,ioo
1,950
1,140
810
421,598
62,988
484,586
TOTAL FUNOS
421,598
62,988
484.586
Ineoming
Re$ourcos
Resourcgs
Expended
Movemont
in Funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
154,342
92,354
61.988
Charity Fund
18rgy Support Contribution
340
150
190
2.310
1,500
810
Total
156,992
94,004
62.988
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St.Stephen'$ Indlan Orthodox Church , Bimiingham
Detailed Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles
for the Year End•d 31 March 2024
2024
2023
I. INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and
Subscriptions
acies
40,867
12,915
Harvesl Festival
2,550
21,690
200
1,956
19,887
400
Gilly Aid HMRC
Favours Received
Offertory
Donations- Refreshments
19,918
11,324
8,450
725
2,056
1,150
475
Birthday Donations
Wedding Anniversary Donations
Holy wgek Donats'ons
Hall Hire
305
4,035
2.230
Madbaha Decorats'ons
155
497
Donation$
292
482
Clergy Support
Church Building Fund
Onam
2,310
4,000
loo
16,863
2,095
88S
3,190
One 08y Tdp
Sunday School
SS Bala Gala
1,750
1,720
669
770
SS Talent Competition
Martha Marfam Vanitha Sam818m
OVBS
4,210
3,776
1,485
4,765
310
790
1,665
1,770
4,359
Chrislrnas & Carol
Youth Fund
Family Gèt Toggihgr
Sound System Donation
1,370
340
Charity
Cathollcale Day
310
795
545
Diocesan Day Colbctlon
1,660
I,ioo
Gas & Elecfficlty . Nursery R8-Imburs8mgnt
15,714
548
8,476
263
Water Charges R8imbur5ed
St. Ggorge feast and Ettu nornbe
Donalions-8aptisrn
I,Iso
570
150
Marthoman Sangamam
othar Incorn8
230
600
Sefninary day
Donations- Marriage
Pgrunal Narch
iio
250
1,845
Subscriptions Arr88r5
470
Diocesan GB Meets'ng
Church 8uilding Fund- Arrears
Total Donatlons & Le8acles IA)
Bank Interest
1,605
3,145
106.367
144
10,095
10,239
116,606
144,922
1,840
10,230
12,070
156,992 #
Rental Incoma
Total Investsnent Income IB
To¢al In¢¢4min9 Resourcas IA+81
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St.Stephen'5 Indian Orthodox Church , Birmingham
etalled Statemenl of Financial Actlvltles
for thè Year
ded 31 Mar¢h 2024
2024
2023
I. EXPENDITURE
Charitable Activltl•g
Vicar AIIow8nces
13,465
7,326
500
Wisiling Bishop & Priests
In$uran¢9
1,301
1,779
8.458
1,843
Reloshments
11,868
328
Mern8ntos & Gifts
45
Printhng, Stationery & Postage
Websit& Domain Foe12 Y*arsl
Holy Week
584
842
24
2,792
648
1,233
1,752
Firg alarrn & Emergency Light
Sa¢ramental lQurbanal Materials
Rapair & Mainlènan¢9
Clérgy Support
Onam Festival
55
238
3,019
I,soo
1,371
2,791
1,698
4,860
619
2,129
1,069
Onè day Idp
Sunday School
SS Bala Gala
664
SS Talent Competiuon
OV8S
4,745
1,895
2,610
2,176
1,535
loo
Martha Mariam Vanitha Sarnajam
Christmas
308
Youth Movem•nt
437
Family Get- together
Charity
Calholical& Day
Seminary Day
Diocesan Conthbutlon
2,837
150
1,250
985
200
I,ioo
920
Di0¢838 Meetings
Mardage Llcence
Sundry Purchases
1,938
152
133
252
8ank Chargesl Arrèngèm¢nts Fge
Bank loan Int8r8St
169
149
10,105
10,504
Carry Forward Exp¢ndltur•
71,179
48.272
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St.Stephon's Indian Orthodox Church , Blmilngham
D•tail•d Statèmént of Financial Actlvitles- Contlnued
for the Year Ended
l March 2024
2024
2023
Brought Forward Expendltur•
Accountancy
Card Machine Commission
71,179
360
48,272
540
113
107
Gas & Electricity Charges
Water Charges
15,714
8,476
549
14711
Sl. George Feast & Ettu Nomb
Zoom Subscription
1,273
288
Hall Hire Support
170
DBS
32
Hall Hire- Nutsery Utility Refund
540
Kitchèn Ulgn$l
956
Miscellaneous
96
39
Depreciadon
2,734
1,308
Total R•sourc•8 •xp•ndod
94.004
58,271
N•t Incon
62,988
58.335
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