NEWARK ODINIST TEMPLE TRUST ACCOUIYTS FOR THE PERIOD 6 APIUL 2024 TO SAPRIL 2025 INCOMF & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT Income Collections Director's contributions Sales Paypal (Previous year) (1,055.21) (1,781.92) (261.00) 1.055.34 1,606.45 233.50 461.11 Total income 3 356.40 (3,098.13) endilure Insurance Electricity Electrical certification Waier Mobile telephone top-up Website hosiing Domain name renewal Repairs Purchase of Eddas Purchase of Books of Ritcs 571.78 754.58 175.00 257.09 20.00 (540.95) (787.44) (235.98) (60.00) (100.00) (57.55) 1.261.00 129.46 160.00 (i 00.00) 'rotal cx nditure 3 328.91 (1,881.92) Excess of Income over Ex nditure 27.49 (1,216.21) BALA CE SHEET Bank balance at 5 April 2025 Bank balance at 5 April 2024 3,352.26 3 324.77- (3,324.77) (2.108.56) Balance Accrued durin Period 27.49 (1,216.21) ASSETS & LIABILITIES Asscts Cash Newark Odinist Temple Total Assets 3,352.26 42 000.00 45 352.26 (3,324.77) (42,000.00) (45,324.77) Total Liabilities Excess of Assets over Liabilities 45 352.26 (45,324.77)
NEWARK ODINIST TEMPLE TRUST TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2024 12025 The Newark Odinist Temple, now in its eleventh year of operation since its consecrdtion at Midsummer 2014. continues to hold aloft the torch of the elder faith of this nation in its bastion of Newark-on-Trent, and our congregation grows ever stronger and more vigorous. At Yule Evc a record number of forty-one persons attended for the rite. which was almost full capacity for our small place of worship, and if the numbers increase, then we will be obliged to take steps to arrange shifts with extra services. or else ask people to book a place ahead of time. At other festivals numbers have been very satisfactory. including many families and children. The nine festivals of the Odinist sacred year are observed by the celcbration of sacrifices, known as the Cup of Remembrance. When this takes place communally the ritual is followed by a discus8ion which allows members to air their vicws and ask questions and develop their understanding by listening to their peers. Weddings and Namings of infants have taken place according to the Odinist rites. The study of the Odinist mythlore and runelore continues with enthusiasm by members, new and old alike. We have taken steps to improve our communal singing. And we continue to welcome visitors from all over the land and even from overseas, as is testified by Ihe ample entries in our visitors, book. Two Hearths operate from the Newark Odinist Temple. One is the long-standing Hearth of the Hammer, which always meeis on thc actual date of Ihe fesiival (or on ihc evc of Quarter Days). 'l-hc other is The Wayfarer's Hearth, whiLh meets usually on the neare.st weekend, as this is more convcnicnt for those with work commitmenls, or for families with young childrcn. or for pcoplc out of town. Sometimes the moots for the Hearths are held jointly. The open days at the Newark Odinist Temple continue to attract many visitors, and are, in our opinion, a valuable way of reaching out to the wider community. Our aim is not to convert visitors but to eduLate them in their own ancestral spiritual inheritance, and of course to present a positive aspect of the religion. All visitors receive a leafiel and are asked to sign the visitors, book, and tho%e who wish it are offered a brief tour focussing on the history of the building and the meaning ofthe religious paintings on display. Visits have been arranged for Temple members to the Nine Ladies, Stones in Derbyshire at Easter, and later on to a concert at the Birniingham Symphony Hall of thc folk-rock band, Wardruna, whose music and lyrics are inspired by the Eddas. In May 2024 a major redecoration of the Temple took place. The cupola was repainted with weather-proof white paint to protect it against the depredations of the Sun. The interior wire netting inside the louvres of the cupola were found to be sound, thus protecting the building against ingress of bats and birds - as we do not want any bats in our belfry! And, intcrnally, the superficial cracks in the interior paintwork was rectified and one wall entirely repainted, making the whole building look much snwter. The Newark Odinist Temple continues, by popular demand, to host the Odinist Fellowship's Midsummer Gatherings which act as the charities, A.G.M.
INDEPEIYDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE NEWARK ODINIST TEMPLE TRUST Inde ndent Examiner's Re ort to the Trustees I report on the accounts of the Newark Odinist Temple Trust (charity registration: 1169576), being a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The aforesaid accounts are attached hereto for the year ending 5 April 2025. Basis of Inde endent Examiner's Statement The Trustees of the Newark Odinist Temple Trust are jointly responsible for the preparation of the accounts and the trustees of the charity sharc responsibility therefor. My examination is carried out in accordance with standard accounting practice and current legislation. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presentcd with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disL.losures in the accounts, and seeks explanaiions from the trustees concerning any such matters. The proccdures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Indc cndent Examiner's Statement In the course of my examination, no matter has comc to my aticntion thal gives me any cause to believe that correct accounting procedures have not been followed. No circumstances suggestinL any financial or accounting impropriety have been observed. Furtherniore, during my examinalion, no matter has come to my attention which. in my opinion. should be brought to the attention of the trustees or charity regulators so as to enable ihem to reach a proper understanding of the accounts. Signed: Stephen William Hill Date: