Debre Selam Medhanealem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Cardiff Charity no: 1175110
Charity registration number: 1175110
Debre Selam Medhanealem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Cardiff
Annual report
And
Accounts
For the year ended 14[th] September 2024
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Debre Selam Medhanealem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Cardiff Charity no: 1175110
Contents
Charity Information .................................................................................................. 3 Trustees ................................................................................................................. 3 Trustees Annual Report ........................................................................................... 4 Our Aims ................................................................................................................ 4 Objectives and activities ...................................................................................... 4 Management of the charity .................................................................................. 5 Trustee’s appointment ...................................................................................... 5 Governing document ........................................................................................ 5 Review of Activities .................................................................................................. 6 Independent Examiner’s Report ............................................................................. 7 Independent examiner's statement ................................................................. 7 Statement of Financial Activities ............................................................................ 8 Statement of Financial Position .............................................................................. 9
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Debre Selam Medhanealem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Cardiff Charity no: 1175110
Charity Information
Trustees
Amanuel Mebrahtu - Chairman
Luwam Woldemichel - Secretary
Fitsum Abraha - Finance
Abraham Huruy - Finance
Fnan Taraken - Event organiser
33 Windsor Place
Cardiff
CF10 3BZ
Email: dsomedhanealem@gmail.com
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Debre Selam Medhanealem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Cardiff Charity no: 1175110
Trustees Annual Report
Trustees annual report for the year ended 2024
This document outlines the annual trustees report and financial statement of Debre Selam Medhanealem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Cardiff for the year ended 14[th] September 2024.
Our Aims
The organization's goals are to fulfil Christ's mission, conduct Sunday services and prayers, and spread the Orthodox Tewahdo religion throughout Wales, especially in the Cardiff and Newport areas.
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.
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Debre Selam Medhanealem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Cardiff Charity no: 1175110
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.
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Debre Selam Medhanealem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Cardiff Charity no: 1175110
Review of Activities
Review of activities for the year ended 14[th] September 2024
The organisation has been holding weekly service every Sunday, where the gospel is preached to the members to ensure they have a great understanding of their faith. Several holy masses have been held for special occasions such as weddings, christenings and funerals exclusively for the members. During the financial year ended 14[th] September 2024, the church conducted 4 weddings and 32 christenings. A separate service have been allocated for our youth and children to learn about their culture, language and religion.
The trustees have been assigned with the task of acquiring a church to purchase for the charity. This is because we are using a rented church, where we are experiencing time-constraints. As of 14[th] September 2024, the charity has raised £419,853 from members and donors. This fund is specifically restricted for the purpose of acquiring a church building.
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Debre Selam Medhanealem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Cardiff
Charity no: 1175110
Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ members of Debre Selam Medhanealem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Cardiff On accounts for the Charity 1175110 year ended 14[th] September 2024 no.
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 14/09/2024.
Responsibilities and As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’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 Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters examiner's statement have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
| Signed: Name: ssional on(s) or (if any): ddress: |
06/06/2025 | |
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| Alasan CeesayMSc. ACCA | ||
| Association of Chartered Certified Accountants | ||
| 120 Portrack Lane | ||
| Stockton On Tees | ||
| TS18 2NG |
Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address:
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Debre Selam Medhanealem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Cardiff Charity no: 1175110
Statement of Financial Activities
Debre Selam M.E.O.T Church Cardiff STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 14th September 2024
| INCOME Gifts and donations Funds to Buy Church Building Weddings and Baptisms Miscellaneous Income Total Income EXPENDITURE Charitable operating expenses Total expenditure Surplus for the year |
2024 £ 23,585 213,391 1,360 109 238,445 37,412 37,412 201,033 |
2023 £ 19,655 206,462 2,400 35 |
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| 228,552 | ||
| 21,868 | ||
| 21,868 | ||
| 206,684 |
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Debre Selam Medhanealem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Cardiff Charity no: 1175110
Statement of Financial Position
Debre Selam M.E.O.T Church Cardiff STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 14th September 2024
| Unrestricted funds £ CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 134,426 NET CURRENT ASSETS 134,426 NET ASSETS 134,426 FUNDS Funds brought forward 146,784 Surplus/(Deficit) for the year (12,358) TOTAL FUNDS 134,426 |
Restricted funds £ 419,853 419,853 419,853 206,462 213,391 419,853 |
14.09.24 14.09.23 Total Total funds funds £ £ 554,279 353,246 554,279 353,246 554,279 353,246 353,246 146,562 201,033 206,684 554,279 353,246 |
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These financial statements were approved by the trustees and authorised for issue on 6[th] June 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Signature:
Name: Fitsum Abraha – Finance Officer
Date: 2025-06-08
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