Debre Selam Medhanealem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Cardiff Charity No:1175110
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Charity registration number: 1175110
Debre Selam Medhanealem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Cardiff
Annual report And Accounts
From 15[th] Sept 2020 To 14[th] Sept 2021 (15/09/2020- 14/09/2021)
Debre Selam Medhanealem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Cardiff Charity No:1175110
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DEBRE SELAM MEDHANEALEM ERITREAN ORTHODOX CHURCH CARDIFF-UK
CONTENTS
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Company information
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Trustees Report
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Review of activities
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Income and expenditure account
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Balance Sheet
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Notes forming part of the Financial Statements
Debre Selam Medhanealem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Cardiff Charity No:1175110
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Charity structure
Trustees
Chairman: Amanuel Mebrahtu Secretary: Luwam Woldemichel Finance: Fitsum Abraha & Abraham Huruy Event’s organiser: Fnan Taraken
Charity Address
33 Windsor Pl Cardiff CF10 3BZ
Email: dsomedhanealem@gmail.com
Debre Selam Medhanealem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Cardiff Charity No:1175110
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Trustees annual report from 15[th] September 2020 to 14[th] September 2021
This document will outline the annual trustees report and financial statement of Debre Selam Medhanealem Cardiff from 15/09/2020 to 14/09/2021.
Our Aims
The purpose of our organisation entails advancement of the Orthodox Tewahdo religion in Wales (particularly Cardiff & Newport areas) throughout, holding prayers, Sunday services and fulfil the mission of Christ.
Objectives and activities
Our main objectives is to allow our members to practice the Eritrean Orthodox religion by:
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Educating children about the religion and their culture- by holding separate weekly classes during Sunday services.
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Empowering members’ spiritual life- through bible studies and preachings.
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Enabling members to practise their religious duties- such as marriages, christenings, funerals etc.
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Providing pastoral care to members.
Management of the charity
Trustee’s appointment
The trustees were appointed during an annual congregation, where all members were present and had a vote in who they wanted to become a trustee of the charity. This was purely based on the polls conducted during the meeting and every member had equal chance of becoming a trustee.
A charity trustee who has served for three consecutive terms may not be reappointed after an interval of at least one year . The trustee reappointment is carried out in the same way as the initial appointment.
Governing document
Our charity is registered with CIO (registration no. 1175110) and is governed by its governing document dated 20[th] of January 2018.
Debre Selam Medhanealem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Cardiff Charity No:1175110
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- Review of activities from 15/09/2020 14/09/2021
Due to pandemic our church was closed throughout the year. All services were conducted virtually through zoom. The services included daily zoom prayers and online courses. Towards the end of the pandemic, limited number of members were allowed to attend church for holy communion, wedding ceremonies (0) and christenings (0).
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended on 14th September 2021
| INCOME: Gifts and donations Total income EXPENDITURE: Charitable operating expenses Total expenditure SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR |
2021 £ 37,360 37,360 15,376 15,376 21,984 |
2020 £ 43,847 |
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| 43,847 | ||
| 12,800 | ||
| 12,800 | ||
| 31,047 |
Debre Selam Medhanealem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Cardiff Charity No:1175110
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BALANCE SHEET As at 14th September 2021
| Current assets: Cash in bank at hand Total Net assets Financed by: Unrestricted fund brought forward Surplus for the year Total funds Signed and behalf of the trustees |
2021 £ 145,805 145,805 123,821 21,984 145,805 - |
2020 £ 123,821 |
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| 123,821 | ||
| 92,774 31,047 |
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| 123,821 | ||
The accounts was verified and signed by independent member. Name: Andom Gebremeskel Date: 03/10/2021