ST JOHN CASSIAN CIO REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1167099 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEIVIBER 2024 AT STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
ST JOKN CASSIAN CIO LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 istered Name St John Cassian CIO istered Number 1167099 Princi al Office 2 IC Grundy CrescenL Kennington, Oxford OXI 5PS, UK Trustees Rev Fr Adrian Nicolae Marin (aka Fr Gavriil) - President Gabriela Campan- Treasurcr Revd. Fatlier Gabriel Hanganu Revd. Deacon Andrei Constantin Alina Florea- Secretary Elena Oancea- Vice President Elena Dascalu Amalia Bozgan (resigned Nov 24) James Hyndman Irina Niculae (resigned Nov 24) Revd Deacon Drago¥ Mihail Cazacu Nicolae Petrus Gheorghe Badea Madalin Tinei (appointed Nov 24) Georgia lonescu (appointed Nov 24) Alisa Russell (appointed Nov 24) Costina Maria Radoi (appointed Nov 24) Marina Bitic (appointcd Nov 24) Emanuel Gabriel lonita (appointed Nov 24) Bankers Rcdwood Bank Barclays (Oxford) Inde endent Examiner Mrs H C Fanthome FCA, King Loose & Co St John's House, 5 South Parade, Summcrtown, Oxford OX2 7JL
ST JOHN CASSIAN CIO TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31- DECEMBER 2024 Th¢ Trustces present their Report and Accounts for the year endcd 31 December 2024. Thc accounts comply with the charity's constitution, the Charities Act 201 I, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Rccommended Practicc applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland - Charities SORP (FRS 102). and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). The Chari '5 Trusts The Charity was registered on 16 ' May 2016, with its governing document being that of a Charitablc Incorporated Organisation {C.I.O.) The incorporation of the Charity into a C.I.O. was to formalise the previous charitable activities into a more structured framework. Formerly the Charity's objcctives were fulfilled by networking with similarly minded organizations. These activities have since 2016 been absorbed by the new legal entity, with the bank balance from the previous organization being donated to thc C.l.O. upon its incorporation. al and Administrative Information Page I to thcse accounts gives this inforniation. As set out in the Charity's governing documents, its objectivcs are.. to advance the Orthodox Christian religion in South East England in accordance with th¢ doctrines and the canons of the Romanian Orthodox Patriarchate and with the statutcs of thc Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of West¢rn and Southern Europe, by providing a place of worship, raising awareness and understanding of Orthodox Christian beliefs and practices, and carrying out rcligious acts, missionary and outrcach work. to advance such other charitable purposes as the trustees sec fit from time to time, in particular but not limited to the preservation of Romanian cultural traditions, the advancement of children's and adult education in a Christian spirit, and the relief of those in necd. anisation of Services Activities and Achievements durin the Period Th¢ Romanian Orthodox Parish of St John Cassian is part of the Romanian Orthodox Arclidiocese in Western Europe, which belongs to the Romanian Orthodox Patriarchate. Its main objects are to advance the Orthodox Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with teachings of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, rooted in the Holy Tradition, and taught by the Holy Scriptures, the seven Ecumenical councils and the local and provincial councils of the Orthodox Church. Memb¢rship of the Parish currently stands at 180 members from Oxford and surrounding areas. Membership is contingent upon being 18 years of age or older, a communicant member of the Orthodox Church and having an address in the UK (the area of the Diocese of Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Gr¢at Britain and Northern Ireland). The conditions of membership are subject to rules regarding membership in the widcr body of the Archdiocese, of which the Parish is a part. The parish has regular religious services on Saturday mornings and evenings, Sunday mornings, and Wednesday evenings, as well as on a number of Feast days and also Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals, home scrvices, hospital and prison visits. All services are open to all members of the public. These scrvices are celebrated in a mixture of English and Romanian (the traditional language of the Romanian Orthodox Church).
ST JOHN CASSIAN CIO TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT CONT'D ST OR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Funds raised come from collections, private donations, and from fundraising events. online fundraising and Facebook donations. As well as raising funds for the ongoing costs of running a parish, these activities have aimed to build community Wlthin the parish and to raise awareness of the Charity in the wider community of Oxford. Together with the Parish of St Stylianos in Reading we also continued to fundraise moncy to help St. Andrew 0hanage in Vingard - Alba, Romaiiia. As a Christian charity offering religious services, we are in constant need to raise funds for ongoing maintenancc of the church, vestments for clergy, altar servers, icons and objects for Church and Altar and we arc also striving to build up sufficient funds to acquirc suitable premises for meetings and social gatherings after Divine Liturgy. We receive no financial help from any agency - religious or secular - at homc or abroad. In order to help our continued fundraising efforts, donors are encouraged to give to the Parish undcr the Gift Aid Scheme (if they arc UK taxpayers) and to participat¢ in fundraising activities. Our main fundraising events were at Eastcr, at the beginning of the new academic year, and at Christmas, all to help St. Andrew Orphanage in Romania. We also ran a Christmas fund raiser and foodbank appeal to help the Gate House charity - a charity which helps homeless people in Oxford - and a Christmas Carol Concert in December to support our parish. Collections are also tskcn at Sunday celebrations of the Divine Liturgy, as well as at the candle desk. The achievements of the charity during the past year include: January 2024 A ncw Holy Cross for the church was prepared and painted on wood at the Monastery of the Mother of God "Quick to Hcar" in Suceava, Roinania. House blessings for Epiphany carried. Februttry 2024 Pilgrimage to Mount Athos, organised by Fr. Gavriil. Feast Day of our Parish, St. John Cassian, with a visit from His Eminence Archbishop Nectarie of Brittany, together with Fr. Daniil and Fr. Rafail from Lup¥a Monastery, Romania. They brought for veneration and blessing of our parish a particle of the Holy Cross on which our Lord Jesus Christ was crucified. Children's perfonnance for the parish feast, including songs and poetry, followed by an art exhibition with works created by children of the parish. Marcli 2024 Spring workshop for children, where they created traditional Romanian muccnici and marliioare. Pan-orthodox Vespers service hosted by our parish, with all Orthodox parishes in Oxford serving together. Children's icon workshop. April 2024 First Easter children's workshop followed by egg hunt and a picnic. Second Easter workshop for children, wher¢ they creatcd a miniaturc Resurrection," followed by egg hunt and a picnic. Our parish sent Easter packages to children from the family-type orphanage in Vingard, Alba Iulia, Romania. "Garden of the
2b. ST JOHN CASSIAN CIO TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT CONT'D FOR THE ITAR EfiDED 31sf DECEMBER 2024 May 2024 Fr. Dragoi was ordained as a priest with the blessing of Metropolitan Iosif. Constitutive Diocesan Assembly for the establishment of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Great Britain. Our parish was represented by Parish Priest Fr. Gavriil Marin and two lay members. June 2024 l June International Children's Day. Trip to Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens for the children. July 2024 Parish Summer Feas¢ honouring St. loan Maximovici, followed by a picnic at Port Meadow. Funeral fundraising support for a family from our community. Funeral support for a family of a priest from our Archdiocesc. August 2024 Establisliment of a parish choir. Seplember 2024 Garden Paty and Fundraising Event. Memorial walk through Oxford's historic churches. Organisation of the Parish Women's Association. Oclober 2024 Pilgrimage to Greece organised with the blessing of Metropolitan losif. Fundraising Collection for people affected by floods in Romaiiia. Diocesan Asscmbly of the ncwly established Romanian Orthodox Diocesc of Great Britain, a historic event for our community. Visit of His Gracc Bishop Atanasie to our Parish. Election of thc first Archbishop of the Romanian Orthodox Diocesc of Grcat Britain: Archbishop Atanasie. November 2024 Pilgrimage through Oxford following the life and legacy of St. Frideswide. Establishment of a NEPSIS youth group within our parish December 2024 l December- National Day of Romania: Te Deum service and parish social gathering. Christmas Carol Music Workshop for adults. Christmas Carol Concert - Paula S¢ling Charity collections (food, clothing, shoes, slceping bags, toiletries) during the Nativity Fast, for Thc Gatehouse and The Emergency Foodbank, Oxford. Our parish sent Christmas packages to children from the family-type orphanage in Vingard, Alba Iulia. Romania. Christmas gifts for parish children. Children's Nativity Play. The charity's work was supported by the ongoing commitment of our voluntccrs, including singing, volunteers at the candle and book stand, ushers, altar helpers, flower arrangements, cleaning volunteers, language interpreters, preparation of bread and eggs for Easter. summer camp volunteers, food at events including the Patronal feast, security and fire marshalls.
ST JOHN CASSIAN CIO TRUSTEES AIYNUAL REPORT CONT'D FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Future develo ments In order to advance the Orthodox Christian faith through the Romanian Orthodox Community in Oxfordshire and surrounding areas, the Parish of St. John Cassian has been sharing St. Thomas tlie Martyr church with the Anglican parish of St. Bamabas and St Thomas since February 2014. This partnership has helped the charity to grow further and to establish new missions and parishes. In 2024, we continued our mission in Swindon, where tliere are well-established Romanian communities, as well as a significant presence of Orthodox Christians. We also opened a new mission in Bracknell, and wc expect to develop pemianent parishes in both towns within the next few years, with the blessing of the Archdiocese. In order to bc able to achiev¢ our main charitable objectives with a full schedule of services and activities, wc will continue to rely on the support of parishioners and friends to buy all thc necessary things to carry out the mission of our church. As outlined above, there is a continuing need to save funds to enable a propety to be acquired when a suitable opportunity presents itself. To reach our goals as a Chrlstian community and charity, a number of fundraising events are planned for the coming year, including concerts, conferences, cultural, social and family events where everyone would be invited. A major priority is the nccd to raise and save funds to enable a property to be acquired when a suitable opportunity presents itself. Public Benefit In revi¢wing the Charity's ongoing objectives and activities, the Trustees hav¢ considered the guidancc set out in the Charity Commission's guidelines on public bcnefit, and arc of the opinion that the objectives and activities are in total compliance thcrewith. Trustees The Trustees namcd on pagc I served during the period and up to the date of signing this report. There are no other Trustees. ointment of Trustees Trustees arc appointed ex officio (clergy) or following selection based on their professional skills and/or representational qualities. All new Trustees are clected at the Annual General M¢¢ting, to serve for a 2-year tern] for a maximum of 3 tenns. they are recruited from church members or by existing Trustecs. All new trustees are given appropriate induction and offered training to fulfIl their rol¢. All trustees hold valid DBS checks. Reserves Polie The Trustees consider that frec reservcs amounting to six month's operating costs is prudent and advisabl¢ to cover the various uncertainties and risks in the current economic climate. This requirement is under constant review by the Trustccs, who appreciate that reserves are currently at a higher level than this, but consider such to be a prudent POSltion to adopt where they are actively seeking to acquire suitabl¢ premiscs for meetings and social gatherings. Trustees RemunerationtEx enses The Parish Pries¢ Rev Fr Gavriil (Adrian Marin), who is also one of the Trustees, has bccn paid, as d¢cided by thc Parish Council in accordance with the CIO Constitution and Standing Ordcrs (2017) approved by the Charity Commission, a minimal stipend to enable him to carry out clcrical and pastoral duties. A small one-off stipend was also granted by the Parish Council to Revd Fr Gabriel Hanganu, who stepped up to increased responsibilities in autumn 2020. No expenses are paid to Trustees other than to reimburse occasional, low-valuc authorised disbursements incurred.
ST JOHN CASSIAN CIO TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 CONT'D Statement of Trustees, res onsibilities The Trustees are responsible for preparing tlie annual report and th¢ fiiiaiicial statcments in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. Law applicable to charilies in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true 2nd fair view of tlic Charity's financial activitics during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In prepariiig those financtal statements, tlie Trustees are required to: select suitablc accounting policics and then apply them consistently. observe tlie Inethods and principles of thc applicable Charities SORP. make judgements and estimates tliat are rcasonablc and prudent; state whether applicable accounting staiidards and stateinents of recoininended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed aiid explained in the finaiicial statemcnts; prepare the financial statements on a goiiig concern basis unless it is inappropriat¢ to presum¢ that the Chiiriiy will coiitinue iii opcration. The I"rustc¢s ar¢ responsible for keeping accounting records which disclos¢ with reasoiiable accurdcy at any time the financial position of the Charity and which eiiable them to ascertain the finaiicial position of Ilie Charity and enable them to ¢nsur¢ tliat the financial stat¢ments comply iviih the Chariti¢s Act 201 l and the applicable Charities SORP. They are also rcsponsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the pr¢vcntion and dctectioii of fraud and other irregularities. roval lliis report has been approved by the Trustees and 15 signed on tlicir behalf by: 23 October 2025 Signed . Date . crrustee)
ST JOITh CASSIAN CIO INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEIKBER 2024 REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1167099 I report on the accounts of the charity, for the year ended 31, December 2024, which are set out on pages 5 to 8. Res ective res onsibilities of the trustees and examiner Th¢ cliarity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this period under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my rcsponsibillty to: examine the accounts under Section 145 of thc 201 l Act. follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act. and stat¢ whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of inde endent cxaminer's re My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by th¢ Cliarity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting rccoi.ds 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 trustces concerning any such matters. The proccdures undertakcn do not providc all the evidence that would bc required in an audit, and cons¢quently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view,, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Inde endent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no mattcr has come to my attention: (i) which gives me reasonable cause to belicve thaL in any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordancc with Scction 130 of the 201 l Act. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting rccords and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 201 l Act have not been met. or (2) to which, in my opinion, attcntion should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. King Loose & Co St John's House 5 South Parade Summertown Oxford OX2 7JL H C FANTHOME FCA Dated..
STJ014N CAS IAN CIO NDP VMEN TFOR EYE ENDE EMBER HA 116709 2024 2023 RE EIPTS 167,623.53 535.94 6 092.37 167.799.47 Donaiions Jnteresi rcceived Gift Aid 14 443.79 174.251.84 182,243.26 PAYMENTS Father Gavriil support grants Gabriel Han8anu- stipend lulian SoriD Rusu- stipend Madalin Tinci Donation to Romanian Orthodox Church, Glasgow Gifts Rent & parking Community evcnts Social cases Candles Icons Gitts to Aylesbury Parish Assets to Ayle5bury Pansh Light and heat Books Travel costs Pilgrimage- Greece PiiniinE, P05L Stationery & computer¢osts Ixgal fees Accouniancy Miscellaneou5 Insuran¢e Bank charges Dcpreciation 27,000.00 6,500.QO 23.613 00 7.200.00 7.200.00 890.00 5.000.00 473.28 14.300.00 15.806.93 5.537.59 11,216.72 13,730.77 3,314.67 13,243.75 3.818.58 10.147.04 1.033.69 15.000.00 3.825.00 3.882.62 6,104.44 4,082.21 2.767.18 9.011.39 2.727.37 S.232.38 3.032.30 1,086.00 900.00 949.99 592.76 2,073.65 600.00 17J.40 574.11 435.00 2,618.29 1.653.00 {131,518.66) (108,939.45) Ntt surplus 42,733.18 73,303.81 The noies on pages 7 and 8 fom? part of Ihese accoutsts.
STJOHN CASSIAN CIO s'rATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES CTrIARITY NO. 1167099 AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 FIXED ASSFTS Tangible Fixed Assets (note 4) 9,345.00 10,998.17 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Loan lo Romanian Orthodox Church (note S) Gift Aid debtor 25,000.00 5,000.00 Cjsh And JIAnk Currcni Account- B8rclays Deposit Aecounl- Barclays D¢posit Account- Redwood Cash 143.235.86 30,000.00 85,535.94 242.903.45 582.00 288.771.80 243,485.45 CURRENT LIABILITIES Cr¢ditors 1,800.00 900.00 286.971.80 242.585.45 Net Current AssctS NET ASSETS 296,316.80 253,583.62 CAPITAL Unrestricted Funds Bffiwd Surplu5 for th¢ period 253.583.62 42,733.18 180,279.81 73,303.81 296,316.80 253.583.62 Unrestricted Funds CIFwd Approved b the Trustees 23 October 2025 Dated 'rhc notes on pages 7 and 8 form part of these accounts.
ST JOHN CASSIAN CIO NOTES TO THE FtNANCIAL STATEMENTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Accountin Policies Basis of preparation The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared on a reccipts and payments basis, with thc additional inclusion of a dcpreciation charge, as below. This is deemed appropriat¢ due to the nature of the fIxed assets held, to enable thc charity to show a true and fair view at the year end. Tangible Assets and Depreciation Tangible fixed asscts held for the Charitys own use are stated at Cost Icss accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is providcd at rates calculated to write off the Cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives at the following rates: Mobile assets 15 % reducing balance basis Mobile assets comprise portable icons, altar picces, vestments, altar cloths, books and sundry other small items of equipment. (a) (b) Recei ts And Pa ments Account A Receipts and Payments Account is shown, however the items below are recognised on an accrua15 basis to enable a tti]e and fair view to be sliown of the results for the year and to givc a fair reflection of the stewardship of the charity's resources. (a) Accrued Income Accrued Income is reflected in the accounts where significant, to recognise the true income attributable to the year under review. (b) Creditors Creditors: amounts falling due within one year are reflected in the accounts to recognise all significant costs attributable to the year under review. Book urchases/stock Any small stocks of books held are not r¢flected as an asset at the year end. The income from future salcs of books, if any, is treated as donations income. Tan ible Fixed Assets Mobile Assets Total Cost Brought forward O 1.01.24 Additions 25,197 25,197 Carried forward 31.12.24 25,197 25,197 Depreciation Brought fonvard O 1.01.24 Charge for the period 14,199 1,653 14.199 1,653 Carried forward 31.12.24 15,852 15,852 Nct Book Value at 31.12.24 9,345 9,345 at 31.12.23 10.998 10,998 All tangible fixed &ssets are used dircctly for charitable purposcs.
ST JOI1 CASSIAN CIO NOTES TO THE F]NANCIAL STATEIIqENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Loan to Romanian Orthodox Church During the year the charity loaned £25,000 to the Romanian Orthodox Church in Glasgow, to assist them with the purchase of a church building. The loan is repayablc within two years of acquisition of the property. or earlier should the charity request repaymcnt. No interest is chargeable on the loan.