# ST.THOMAS (JACOBITE) SYRIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND, UK

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1159301
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Nov. 20, 2014
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1159301


## Contact

- **Address:** 77 Spitalfield Lane, CHICHESTER, West Sussex
- **Postcode:** PO19 6SG
- **Phone:** 07809826082
- **Email:** stthomasjsoc@yahoo.co.uk
- **Website:** www.jsocportsmouth.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ADVANCE THE RELIGION OF THE JACOBITE SYRIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN HAMPSHIRE, WEST SUSSEX AND ADJOINING AREAS OF THE SOUTH PART OF ENGLAND, IN PARTICULAR:TO MAINTAIN THE FAITH, TRADITIONS AND DOCTRINES OF THE JACOBITE SYRIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH AND TO PERFORM ALL THE RELIGIOUS RITES AND SACRAMENTS TO ALL ITS MEMBERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANCIENT SYRIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH TRADITIONS.TO CONDUCT THE HOLY EUCHARIST, SACRAMENTS AND SERVICES ACCORDING TO THE FAITH TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS AND RITES OF THE JACOBITE SYRIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH AS UNDER HIS HOLINESS THE PATRIARCH OF ANTIOCH AND ALL THE EAST.TO PROVIDE HOLY SACRAMENTS TO ALL ITS MEMBERS AND EVANGELISATIONTO ESTABLISH A CHARITABLE INSTITUTION FOR THE WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH AND FOR THE POOR AND NEEDY.TO ORGANISE AND CONDUCT SUNDAY SCHOOL, PRAYER MEETINGS, RETREAT, YOUTH ASSOCIATIONS AND VANITHA SAMAJAM (WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION) ETC.TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CHURCHTO ORGANISE ACTIVITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SPREADING OF THE UNIVERSAL (JACOBITE) SYRIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FAITH.TO BUY, RENT, LEASE OR ACQUIRE PROPERTY AND MANAGE IT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CHURCH.TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND SICKNESS IN HAMPSHIRE, WEST SUSSEX AND SOUTH PART OF ENGLAND AND INDIA.

**Activities:** Activities related to the advancement of Christian faith, especially the traditions and doctrines of Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church in Hampshire, West Sussex and adjoining area of the south part of England. Charitable activities like relieving poverty and sickness for the benefit of the public.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Other Finance, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Overseas Aid/famine Relief, Religious Activities, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Brighton And Hove
- Hampshire
- Portsmouth City
- Southampton City
- West Sussex



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £30411 | £17078 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £27535 | £18419 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £23022 | £15156 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £17481 | £7028 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £13336 | £10099 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Basil Ulahannan — appointed May 24, 2025
- Ebin Thazhuthekudiyil Varghese MSW — appointed Nov. 27, 2021
- JOY PALIKODATH JACOB — appointed April 13, 2013
- James Thomas Thadathil — appointed June 27, 2020
- Madhu Mamman — appointed Nov. 27, 2021
- Poly Varghese — appointed June 10, 2023
- RINISH KURIAN — appointed April 13, 2013
- Reji Puthussery Poulose — appointed May 24, 2025
- Rev Philip Thomas — appointed Jan. 11, 2025
- SUNNY ABRAHAM ALACKAL — appointed May 24, 2025
- Zeena Jose — appointed May 24, 2025