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2021-03-31-accounts

ST. MARINA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH BRISTOL

TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2021

ST. MARINA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH BRISTOL

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31st March 2021

CONTENTS

PAGE
CONTENTS 1
CHARITY INFORMATION 2
TRUSTEES REPORT 3
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 4
BALANCE SHEET 5
EXPENDITURE 6
NOTES 7

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ST. MARINA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Bristol

Charity Information

For the Year Ended 31[st] March 2021

TRUSTEES {1} His Grace Bishop Antony {2} Dr Zoser Boulis {3} Mr David Bebawy {4} Dr Guirgus Shehata {5} Dr Ibrahim Barsoum {6} Mr Mark Galtta {7} Dr Boules Wadie Morcous {8} Dr Amir Abdelmalek

SECRETARY Dr.Zoser Boulis TREASURER Mr.David Bebway CHARITY NUMBER 1149736 Date of Registration 13 November 2012 BANKERS LIoyds Bank 257 Whitley Road Whitley Bay Tyne & Wear NE26 2SY

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ST. MARINA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Bristol

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31[st] March 2021

The trustees present their report and accounts for the period ended 31st March 2021

Trustees

The trustees named on page 2 have served throughout the period Appointment of Trustees is governed by the Trust Deed of the charity The Board of Trustees is Authorized to appoint new trustees to fill vacancies arising through resignation or death of an existing trustee.

Investment Powers

The Trust Deed authorizes the trustees to make and hold investments using the general funds of the charity

Constitution, Objects and Policies

Trust Deed constitutes the Charitable Trust, and its objects are to provide worship for believers of the Coptic Orthodox Faith. The policy of the Charitable Trust continues to be the provision of additional finance in order that its objects stated above might be further achieved.

Development, Activities and Achievements

The trustees consider that the performance of the charity this period has been most satisfactory The trust would not be able to provide such a wide service to our beneficiaries without the continued support of a large number of willing members.

Financial Review

The financial position of the charity is considered most satisfactory this year.

Future Plans

The church has managed to do a major repair in the church including the roof and installing a new Heating system to the church and to the hall, security alarm, new fence with the difficult time with covid-19 .

Statement of Trustees Responsibilities

The trustees are required under the constitution of the charity to prepare financial Statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its results for that period. In preparing those financial statements: -

the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approval

The trustees approved this report on 24/06/2021 and signed on their behalf,

Dr. Zoser Boulis

Trustee

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ST. MARINA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Bristol

Statement of Financial Activities for the period Ended 31st March 2021

Note.
INCOMING RESOURCES
Membership contribution
Collection & Church Boxes
Sales/Donation
Fund Raising Events
Gift Aid Recovered
Utility Refund
Investment Income (Interest Received)
Total Incoming Resources
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable expenditure
Management and administration of the
charity
1
Total Resources Used
Net Movement in Funds for the period
Balance Brought Forward at 1 April 2020
Total Funds C/F at 31 March 2021		 Unrestricted
Restricted Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
2021
2021
2020
£
£
29,106
0
24,235
4
0
261
45,381
0
35,390
0
0
0
11,431
0
12,001
0
0
214
0
0
0
85,923
0
72,101
95,841
0
34,045
95,841
0
34,045
9,918
0
38,056
263,881
0 225,825
253,963
0263,881

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ST. MARINA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Bristol

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST March 2021
Note 2021 2020
Fixed Assets £ £
Tangible Assets 0 0
Free hold Property 2 160,000 160,000
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Banks and in Hand 93,963 103,881
Net Assets 253,963 263,881
Funds
Unrestricted Funds 253,963 263,881
Total Funds 253,963 263,881
This financial statements were approved and authorised for issue on 24/06/2021

and signed on behalf of the Trustees by

Trustee

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ST. MARINA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Bristol

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021

1. Charitable Expenditure

Management & Administration of Charity
Priest Accommodation, Salaries &
Expenses
Electricity, Water & Council Tax
Telephone & Tv Licence
Clergy Living expense
Travel Expenses
Motor Exp
Car Insurance
Church Expenses
Utility Bills
Premises Insurance
Charitable Activities
Repairs & Renewal
Labour
Other Expense
Legal & Professional Fees
Administration Costs
Bank Charge
Net Movement in Funds		 2021
£
3117
157
7,200
574
150
628		 11,826
84,000
0		 2020
£
3,069
318
0
700
666
888		 5,641
28,403
0
8,498
2,182
7,995
49,246
15,416
664
0		 6,158
2100
12,400
6,225
960
560
0
0 0
95,826 34,045

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ST. MARINA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH Bristol

Year ended 31[st] March 2021

Accounting Policies

Basis of Preparation of Accounts

The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention and include the results of the charity’s operations.

The accounts have been prepared accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charity Accounts.

The charity has taken advantage of the exemption to produce a cash flow statement. on the ground that it qualifies as a small charity.

Income

Voluntary income and donation are accounted for as received by the charity.

Management and Administration Expenditure

Expenditure on management and administration of the charity includes all expenditure. not directly related to the charitable activity.

Members of the church council who served during this period are stated below.

Mahir Tawfig

FMAAT

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