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2022-03-31-accounts

Charity number: 1168168

HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH

CONTENTS

Page
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
Statement of cash flows 8
Notes to the financial statements 9 - 18

HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Trustees Gheorghe Lucaciu, Chair Aurel Ardelean Corneliu Popa David Gabriel Prunean

Charity registered number 1168168 Principal office 45 Barmouth Avenue Perivale Greenford UB6 8JS 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 2022

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH for the 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.

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 £527,887 (2021: £289,530). Total expenditure for the year was 386,783 (2021: £253,904). 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 2022

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

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

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 2022.

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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. 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: Dated: D Tabiri FCCA

177 Ballens Road, Chatham. ME5 8PG

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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

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
2022
£
527,887
-
527,887
62,081
324,702
386,783
141,104
638,551
141,104
779,655
Total
funds
2022
£
527,887
-
527,887
62,081
324,702
386,783
141,104
638,551
141,104
779,655
Total
funds
2021
£
289,430
109
289,539
29,537
224,367
253,904
35,635
602,916
35,635
638,551

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 9 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

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HOLY TRINITY ROMAIIIAN CHURCH BAL￿CE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2022 2021 Flx•d Tangible assets 10 67.822 87.071 67.022 Curr•nt •¥¥•ts •t haThJ 725. 574.375 72S,864 574.37S Credrtorn. •nwits I•l￿g 113.5441 Q,895J N•t curr•rrt ••i•¢• 712.320 571. TO1￿ ••••t• l•1• ¢uff•nt I1•bIl￿1•# 700.142 638.$51 Crédiiors arrounts i¥thrw after m ￿81 12 1407) N•t 4•4•1• •wcludlr¥ p•n¥lon n•.655 $38.$51 Totsl n•t ••••¢• m.6S5 038.551 Charlty lund• Unr•sinctad thj 779,8SS &38.￿1 Totsl fund• 779.655 638.55f Gh•oryh• Luu¢lu ITrusleel Th• Th)185 on wes 910 18 ftrm part finar*Jal stsiwwts.

HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash used in operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Net cash provided by financing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
The notes on pages 9 to 18 form part of these financial statements
2022
£
189,843
(38,354)
(38,354)
-
151,489
574,375
725,864
2021
£
51,899
-
-
-
51,899
522,476
574,375

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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

1. General information

Charity registered number 1168168

Principal office

45 Barmouth Avenue, Perivale, Greenford, UB6 8JS

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.

Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been provided or on completion of the service.

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.

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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.3 Expenditure (continued)

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

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 bases:

Plant and machinery - 20% straight line
Motor vehicles - 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.

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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.8 Finance leases and hire purchase

Assets obtained under hire purchase contracts and finance leases are capitalised as tangible fixed assets. Assets acquired by finance lease are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives. Assets acquired by hire purchase are depreciated over their useful lives. Finance leases are those where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership are assumed by the Charity. Obligations under such agreements are included in creditors, net of the finance charge allocated to future periods. The finance element of the rental payment is charged to the Statement of financial activities so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the net obligation outstanding in each period.

2.9 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.

3. Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Donations
527,887
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Donations
289,430
Total
funds
2022
£
527,887
Total
funds
2021
£
289,430

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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

4. Other incoming resources

Total funds 2022 £

Unrestricted Total
funds funds
2021 2021
£ £
Other incoming resources 109 109

5. Expenditure on raising funds

Costs of raising voluntary income

Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Publicity
14
Wages and salaries
62,067
Total 2022
62,081
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Publicity
108
Wages and salaries
29,429
Total 2021
29,537
Total
funds
2022
£
14
62,067
62,081
Total
funds
2021
£
108
29,429
29,537

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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

6. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Church activities
Overseas missions
Total 2022
Church activities
Overseas missions
Total 2021
Activities
undertaken
directly
2022
£
197,908
69,794
267,702
Activities
undertaken
directly
2021
£
135,197
60,151
195,348
Support
costs
2022
£
57,000
-
57,000
Support
costs
2021
£
29,020
-
29,020
Total
funds
2022
£
254,908
69,794
324,702
Total
funds
2021
£
164,217
60,151
224,367

Analysis of direct costs

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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

6. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of direct costs (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
HP interest
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
2022
£
37,602
44,867
18,553
76,689
515
6,533
69,794
3,240
-
2,529
7,011
369
267,702
Total
funds
2022
£
541
1,676
21,241
15,231
6,060
2,423
3,100
5,787
941
57,000
Total
funds
2021
£
27,931
42,389
4,207
23,169
11,892
1,353
60,151
-
15,223
128
8,905
-
195,348
Total
funds
2021
£
500
17
16,368
1,084
1,264
1,210
4,408
3,056
1,113
29,020

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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

7. Independent examiner's remuneration

The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of £2,500 (2021 - £2,500) , and other accountancy related services of £600 ( 2021 - £1,908 ).

8. Staff costs

Wages and salaries 2022
£
62,067
62,067
2021
£
29,429
29,429

The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows:

2022 2021
No. No.
Staff 2 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 (2021 - £NIL) .

During the year ended 31 March 2022, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2021 - £NIL) .

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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

10. Tangible fixed assets

Plant and
machinery
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2021
139,655
Additions
14,415
At 31 March 2022
154,070
Depreciation
At 1 April 2021
72,584
Charge for the year
30,814
At 31 March 2022
103,398
Net book value
At 31 March 2022
50,672
At 31 March 2021
67,071
11.
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Other taxation and social security
Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
12.
Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
Net obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
Motor
vehicles
£
-
23,940
23,940
-
6,788
6,788
17,152
-
2022
£
914
5,470
4,660
2,500
13,544
2022
£
487
Total
£
139,655
38,355
178,010
72,584
37,602
110,186
67,824
67,071
2021
£
394
-
-
2,501
2,895
2021
£
-

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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

13. Financial instruments

2022 2021
£ £
Financial assets
Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure 725,864 574,375

Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure comprise debtors and cash at bank.

14. Summary of funds

Balance at
Balance at 1 31 March
April 2021 Income Expenditure 2022
£ £ £ £
General funds 638,551 527,887 (386,783) 779,655

15. Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Tangible fixed assets
67,824
Current assets
725,864
Creditors due within one year
(13,544)
Creditors due in more than one year
(487)
Difference
(2)
Total
779,655
Total
funds
2022
£
67,824
725,864
(13,544)
(487)
2
779,655

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HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

16. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities

Net income for the year (as per Statement of Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Increase in creditors
Net cash provided by operating activities
2022
£
141,104
37,602
11,137
189,843
2021
£
35,635
27,931
394
63,960

17. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents

Cash in hand
Total cash and cash equivalents
2022
£
725,864
725,864
2021
£
574,375
574,375

18. Analysis of changes in net debt

Cash at bank and in hand
Finance leases
At 1 April
2021
£
574,375
-
574,375
Cash flows
New finance
leases
£
£
151,489
-
-
(5,957)
151,489
(5,957)
At 31 March
2022
£
725,864
(5,957)
719,907

19. Related party transactions

The HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the HOLY TRINITY ROMANIAN CHURCH at 31 March 2022.

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