Charity number: 1168168
HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH
CONTENTS
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| Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 4 |
| Independent examiner's report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 8 - 16 |
HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Trustees Gheorghe Lucaciu, Chair Aurel Ardelean Corneliu Popa David Gabriel Prunean
Charity registered number 1168168 Principal office 115 Llanover Road Wembley HA9 7LW Accountants GIL Accountancy Services 177 Ballens Road Chatham Kent ME5 8PG
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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.
Trustees who served during the year were: Gheorghe Lucaciu, Chair Aurel Ardelean Corneliu Popa David Gabriel Prunean
Objectives and activities
Policies and objectives
The main objective among others is the advancement of the christian faith in such ways as the charity trustees may from time to time decide.
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
Activities undertaken to achieve objectives
The church held weekly open door church services during the year providing spiritual nourishments to its members as well as providing several welfare assistance where there trustees identified a need.
Achievements and performance
Main achievements of the Charity
During the year, the charity undertook several welfare and overseas projects aimed at sharing the message of God's salvation and bringing relief to people who are in dire need. These included buying and distribution of bibles, providing equipments to start up churches and several poverty allevation initiatives.
Financial review
Total receipts during the year was £289,530 (2020: £400,046). Total expenditure for the year was 253,904 (2020: £334,127). The detailed breakdown of the accounts can be found in the accompanying SOFA, balance sheet and notes.
Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Reserves policy
The trustees aim to build up reserves to enable the CIO to acquire its own place of worship and operations. This has been identified as a key success factor by the trustees in order to fully realise the charitable objects of the charity.
Structure, governance and management
Constitution
HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH is a registered charity, number 1168168, and is constituted under a Trust deed.
Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.
Organisational structure and decision-making policies
No new trustee was appointed during the year. The board of trustees set the direction and policy framework for the Church. The board also put in place the process for reviewing, evaluating and implementing appropriate risk management framework.
Financial risk management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Charity, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. 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.
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Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
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Gheorghe Lucaciu
(Trustee)
Date: 29 January 2022
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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH ('the Charity')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2021.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of (enter body here), which is one of the listed bodies.
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed: D Tabiri ACIE
Dated: 28 January 2022
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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Other income 4 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds 5 Charitable activities Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2021 £ 289,430 109 289,539 29,537 224,367 253,904 35,635 602,916 35,635 638,551 |
Total funds 2021 £ 289,430 109 289,539 29,537 224,367 253,904 35,635 602,916 35,635 638,551 |
Total funds 2020 £ 400,046 - |
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| 400,046 | |||
| 29,643 304,484 |
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| 334,127 | |||
| 65,919 | |||
| 536,997 65,919 |
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| 602,916 |
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2021
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 10 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 11 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets excluding pension asset Total net assets Charity funds Unrestricted funds Total funds |
574,375 574,375 (2,895) |
2021 £ 67,071 67,071 571,480 638,551 638,551 638,551 638,551 638,551 |
522,476 522,476 (2,501) |
2020 £ 82,941 |
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| 82,941 519,975 |
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| 602,916 | ||||
| 602,916 | ||||
| 602,916 | ||||
| 602,916 | ||||
| 602,916 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 29 January 2022 and signed on their behalf by:
Gheorghe Lucaciu
(Trustee)
The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
1. General information
Charity registered number 1168168
Principal office
115 Llanover Road, Wembley, HA9 7LW
2. Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
2.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Charity to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.4 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
- Plant and machinery 20% straight line
2.5 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.6 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
2.7 Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.8 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
3. Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted funds 2021 £ Donations 289,430 Unrestricted funds 2020 £ Donations 400,046 Other incoming resources Unrestricted funds 2021 Total funds 2021 £ £ Bank interest 109 109 |
Total funds 2021 £ 289,430 |
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| Total funds 2020 £ 400,046 |
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| Total funds 2020 £ - |
4. Other incoming resources
5. Expenditure on raising funds
Costs of raising voluntary income
| Unrestricted funds 2021 £ Publicity 108 Wages and salaries 29,429 Total 2021 29,537 |
Total funds 2021 £ 108 29,429 |
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| 29,537 |
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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
5. Expenditure on raising funds (continued)
| Publicity Wages and salaries Total 2020 |
Unrestricted funds 2020 £ 1,225 28,418 29,643 |
Total funds 2020 £ 1,225 28,418 |
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| 29,643 |
6. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Church activities Overseas missions Total 2021 Church activities Overseas missions Total 2020 |
Activities undertaken directly 2021 £ 135,197 60,151 195,348 Activities undertaken directly 2020 £ 229,719 42,693 272,412 |
Support costs 2021 £ 29,020 - 29,020 Support costs 2020 £ 32,072 - 32,072 |
Total funds 2021 £ 164,217 60,151 |
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| 224,367 | |||
| Total funds 2020 £ 261,791 42,693 |
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| 304,484 |
Analysis of direct costs
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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
6. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
| Depreciation Donations Welfare expenses - Social Rent & Hall hire Repairs and maintenance Hospitality & protocol Overseaas missions Youth and Sunday school Equipment hire Books, Cds etc Church and ministry expenses Analysis of support costs Subscriptions Printing, postage and stationery Motor running expenses Travelling & subsistence Sundry expenses Bank charges Accountancy fees Telephone, internet & Church Apps Insurance |
Total funds 2021 £ 27,931 42,389 4,207 23,169 11,892 1,353 60,151 - 15,223 128 8,904 195,347 Total funds 2021 £ 500 17 16,368 1,084 1,264 1,210 4,408 3,056 1,113 29,020 |
Total funds 2020 £ 25,519 39,071 17,994 122,849 1,986 5,183 42,693 3,379 - 2,046 11,692 |
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| 272,412 | ||
| Total funds 2020 £ - 381 7,785 11,009 4,898 2,487 2,800 2,455 257 |
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| 32,072 |
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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
7. Independent examiner's remuneration
| 2021 | 2020 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner for the independent | ||
| examination of the Charity's annual accounts | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner in respect of: | ||
| All other services not included above | 1,908 | 300 |
8. Staff costs
| 2021 £ Wages and salaries 29,429 29,429 The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows: 2021 No. Staff 1 |
2020 £ 28,418 |
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| 28,418 | |
| 2020 No. 1 |
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
9. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2020 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 31 March 2021, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2020 - £NIL) .
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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
10. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or valuation At 1 April 2020 Additions Rounding difference At 31 March 2021 Depreciation At 1 April 2020 Charge for the year At 31 March 2021 Net book value At 31 March 2021 At 31 March 2020 |
Plant and machinery £ 127,595 12,061 (1) |
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| 139,655 | |
| 44,654 27,931 |
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| 72,585 | |
| 67,070 | |
| 82,941 |
11. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Other taxation and social security Accruals and deferred income |
2021 £ 394 2,501 2,895 |
2020 £ - 2,501 2,501 |
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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
12. Financial instruments
| 2021 | 2020 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Financial assets | ||
| Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure | 574,375 | 522,476 |
Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure comprise debtors and cash at bank.
13. Summary of funds
| Balance at | ||||
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| Balance at 1 | 31 March | |||
| April 2020 | Income | Expenditure | 2021 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 602,916 | 289,539 | (253,904) | 638,551 |
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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
14. Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted funds 2021 £ Tangible fixed assets 67,071 Current assets 574,375 Creditors due within one year (2,893) Difference (2) Total 638,551 |
Total funds 2021 £ 67,071 574,375 (2,893) 2 638,551 |
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15. Related party transactions
The Charity has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the Charity at 31 March 2021.
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