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# **ANNUAL REPORT** 2020-2021
**Budget :** 1[st] April 2021 to 31[st] March 2022
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Our Metropolitan **His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan**
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Our Bishop **Rt. Rev. Dr.Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa**
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New Suffragan Metropolitan **Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Suffragan Metropolitan**
Prayerful greetings from Mar Thoma Church UK-Europe Zone
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New Suffragan Metropolitan **Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas Suffragan Metropolitan**
Prayerful greetings from Mar Thoma Church UK-Europe Zone
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## **MAR THOMA CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE**
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# **The Council of the Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe MAR THOMA CHURCH-UK & EUROPE ZONE**
Charity Registration Number: 1175503 80-96 Cambridge Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW4 7BH
**3[rd] ANNUAL REPORT 1[st] April 2020 to 31[st] March 2021 & ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 1[st] April 2020 to 31[st] March 2021. & BUDGET**
**1[st] April 2021 to 31st March 2022**
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# **The Council of the Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe MAR THOMA CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE**
## **TABLE OF CONTENTS**
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|Administration information.|1|
|Annual Report.|2|
|Financial statements & Auditors Report.|11|
|Statement of Accounts.|16|
|Budget.|30|
|List of Parishes / Vicars.|33|
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# **The Council of the Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe. (MAR THOMA CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE.)**
## **Reference and Administration information**
Charity Name: **The Council of Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe.** Charity Registration Number: **1175503.** Operational Address: **80-96 Cambridge Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW4 7BH**
## **ZONAL COUNCIL MEMBERS/TRUSTEES.**
- Diocesan Bishop/President : **Rt. Revd. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos**
- Vice-President : **Very Revd. P.T. Thomas**
- Secretary : **Mr. Noble J. Mathew**
- Treasurer : **Mr. Thomas Abraham**
- Ecumenical Officer : **Revd. Dr. P.G. George**
- Public Relation Officer : **Mr. P.M. Mathew**
Council Members
- : **Dr. Jeena Mathew & Mr. Kurian John**
- Internal Independent Examiners : **Mr. Jaffey Chacko & Mr. Anoop Cherian Eapen**
- Independent Examiner : **Jitender Kaur, Chartered Accountant, Faith House, Main Street, Little Stretton Leicester LE2 2FS.**
- Bankers : **Barclays Bank plc. Harrow 2. Leicestershire,LE87 2BB,UK.**
## **Governing Document:**
The Council of Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe is governed by the constitution adopted on 9[th ] October 2017 and the Governing document of the Council of the Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe, as Bylaws on the Council of Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe under the constitution of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church.
**MAR THOMA CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE**
# **The Council of the Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe (COMPE) MAR THOMA CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE**
# **Annual Report For The Year Ended 31[st] March 2021**
# **12[th] Annual Report (01-04-2020 to 31-03-2021)**
**(3rd annual report, after its formation as Zone of the Mar Thoma Church UK - Europe on 1st January 2018.)**
_Rejoice always, pray continually,_ _**give thanks** in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus._ 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.
## **Introduction.**
The report year 2020/21 will go down in history as a year dominated by a small virus which brought nations of the world and its people to its knees. Prevailing economic and political events and challenges paled into insignificance. As we prepare this annual report on behalf of the Council of Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe (COMPE), we are still in the midst of the Global Pandemic.
In Isaiah 41: 10. we state, _“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand”._
We as a worshiping community, as individuals, parishes and the zone, have been reassured by God’s promise and His victorious right hand has enabled us to continue our activities in “the new normal”. As a zonal worshiping community, we were able to experience and witness God’s amazing grace and mercy.
“God created digital too”. Digital platforms have enabled us to extend places of worship into our homes and continue our worship services as parishes and zone. These digital platforms also enabled us to function as zone and conduct zonal programs and activities.
On October 18[th] , 2020, our beloved Metropolitan the Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma, the 21[st] Mar Thoma, was called to his eternal home at the age of 90. His passing, especially during this unprecedented time, has posed many challenges to the faithful and the church in dealing with their grief. His demise was a great loss not just to the Mar Thoma church, but also to the worldwide Christian community and community at large.
On 5[th] May 2021, Padmabushan, His grace, the Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Marthoma Valiya Metropolitan was called to his eternal home at the age of 103. Beloved Valiya Thirumeni was a guiding light in the life of the faithful as well as the nation for nearly a century. The recognition and citations made by the federal and state governments are a testament to his contribution to the national consciousness and his unstinting work uplifting the poor and downtrodden in the society.
The demise of the two Metropolitans in quick succession was a great loss to the church. Their time as the Primates will go down in history as a time when Mar Thoma church has grown beyond the shores of India and became a global entity.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Episcopa was elevated to the position of Suffragan Metropolitan on 12[th] February 2020 and installed as the 22[nd] Mar Thoma with the title Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan on 14[th] November 2020.
Thirumeni was our diocesan bishop during the time of rapid expansion of the UK and Europe region and played a significant role in establishing the parishes and congregations as well as the administrative set up for the region of UK and Europe (COMPE).
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We offer our prayers and support to the 22[nd] Mar Thoma. May God almighty strengthen and fill His Grace with the holy spirit to lead the church, the body of Christ, in the years and decades to come.
As a church we have continued to monitor the impact of the United Kingdom’s decision to exit the European Union. As of now we have not experienced any major impact on our activities as UK and Europe zone.
We are grateful to God almighty for his grace in allowing and guiding us over the past year and to prepare and present the 12th annual report of the COMPE, which is also the third annual report of the Mar Thoma Church UK - Europe Zone.
The Council of Mar the Thoma Parishes in Europe (COMPE) is a unique instrument of the Mar Thoma Church instituted for conducting effective administrative coordination of all Parishes and Congregations of the Mar Thoma Church in UK and Europe Zone in the diocese of Mar Thoma Church North America and Europe. The following annual report is presented here as a fulfilment of Clause 4 of the rules of the COMPE.
## **Governance and Administration.**
## **1. Trustees / Zonal Council members:**
Diocesan Bishop/President: Rt. Revd. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Vice President: Very Revd. P. T. Thomas Secretary: Mr. Noble Mathew Treasurer: Mr. Thomas Abraham Ecumenical Officer: Revd. Dr. P.G. George Public Relationship Officer: Mr. P. M. Mathew Council Members: Dr. Jeena Mathew, Mr. Kurian John
## **2. Financial Examiners**
Independent Examiners: Mr. Jaffey Chacko Mr. Anoop Cherian Eapen External Auditor: Jitender Kaur, (Chartered accountant), Faith House, Main Street, Leicester, LE 2 2FS.
## **3. Annual General Body (Assembly) meeting, Council meetings.**
The Annual General Body meeting of the Council of Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe / Assembly of the Mar Thoma Church UK - Europe Zone was held on 1[st] January 2021 at St Johns Mar Thoma Church, 80/96 Cambridge Road, Hounslow, TW4 7BH. Due to covid and associated restrictions on in person gathering, the meeting was conducted online with limited number attending in person. The Annual Report for the year 1[st] April 2019 to 31[st] March 2020 and the Annual Account with an income of £159,078.96 and expenditure of £93,934.26 was presented and passed. The Annual Budget for the year 2020 – 2021 with an income of £ 789,641.13 and expenditure £666,115.00 was presented and passed.
## **Key decisions at the Zonal assembly.**
Elected/appointed office bearers/trustees and zonal council members for the term 2020 to 2023. Names of the new zonal council (elected/appointed) is listed above.
Elected / appointed internal and external auditors for 2020/2021.
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Annual report and accounts for the year 2019/2020 were presented and approved.
Budget for the year 2020/2021 was presented and approved.
A new zonal development committee was formed with members as follows:
Chairperson : Very Revd. PT Thomas Convenor : Mr. PM Mathew Members : Revd. Jobi Koruthu, Mr. Sherry Mathew, Mr. Sanu Samuel, Mr. Joji Abraham P. Jacob, Dr. Jeena Mathew.
Zonal Council office bearers will be ex-officio member of the development committee. The Zonal development committee was also authorised to co-opt additional members to the development committee as required.
The following new initiatives were proposed and approved.
1. Mar Thoma Ministry to the new immigrants.
2. Campus Ministry (Among home and international students currently studying in the Universities and Colleges in UK and Europe.
3. Ecumenical Initiative to enhance engagement of members of the Mar Thoma Church with local churches and ecumenical bodies at local, regional, and zonal level.
4. Lay training programme.
5. It was decided to continue with the existing editorial board of Echo. The editorial board was authorised to extend the advisory body by co-opting members from each parish to enhance parish involvement and contribution to the publication.
## **The Zonal Council.**
The Zonal council met three times during the year under review. The council meetings were chaired by the President and Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos. The zonal council have taken timely decisions in executing the programmes and objectives set by the zonal assembly.
## **The Zonal Development Committee.**
The Zonal development committee is currently working closely with the zonal council and parishes in raising the necessary funds and also to identify a suitable premises to serve as the zonal office and bishop’s residence.
## **4. Zonal Programs and initiatives.**
We as a zone were able to successfully initiate and conduct a number of programs and events during the year under review in the midst of the pandemic. Use of digital and social media platforms was the great enabler. These events and programs have made it possible for us to have ever closer fellowship among the members, parishes and organisations within the zone and helped the growth of the zone as single unified entity.
## **4.1 Zonal Intercessory prayer.**
In the midst of national lock down brought on by COVID19 pandemic, when we as a worshipping community was not able to attend the church services, the zone under the direction and guidance of the diocesan bishop and zonal council initiated weekly online intercessory prayer. Inaugural session was on Sunday, 29[th] March 2020, 8 pm and we are happy to report that by the grace of God it has continued without fail during the report year.
The intercessory prayer sessions, which included message, meditation, praise and prayer were a timely source of comfort, strength and solace to all those who participated, especially to our sisters and brothers working in the frontline with NHS and the care sector during this challenging time and to those who were affected by the virus.
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The sessions were led by the clergy of the zone in rotation, and supported by lay members. In addition, Rt Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos, Rt Rev. Dr. John Perumbalath, Revd. Manoj Iducalla, Revd. K A Varghese, Revd. Mathew Mathews, Revd. Sunil Mathew, Revd. Viji Varghese Eapen, Revd. Shemil Mathew, Revd. Anu Oommen, Revd. Sam T Mathew and Revd. Sunny Thomas have blessed us with their presence and delivered the message.
Revd. Binu J Varghese served as the coordinator for the Zonal intercessory prayer.
## **4.2 Zonal Sunday.**
The zonal Sunday was celebrated on 29[th] November 2020. All parishes and congregations in the zone joined the online worship service lead by our diocesan bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos. It was a unique experience as we could join in worship led by our diocesan bishop. This joint worship service strengthened our fellowship. Over 700 families joined the worship service online.
## **4.3 Zonal Convention.**
The Zonal convention was held on digital platform from 28[th] to 30[th] August 2020.
Diocesan Bishop Rt Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos episcopa delivered the inaugural message, concluding message and led the divine service on 30[th] August 2020. Revd. A.T. Zachariah delivered the convention messages on 28[th] and 30[th] August 2020 and Revd. Dr. Sham P Thomas delivered the convention message on 29[th] August 2020.
On average 500 families participated in each session of the convention. Messages by Revd. Zachariah and Revd. Dr. Thomas were both inspiring and strengthen the faithful during this uncertain times when our faith is being challenged.
Revd. Binu J Varghese and Mr. P. M. Mathew were the Zonal Convention coordinators.
## **4.4 Zonal Carol Service.**
The zonal Christmas carol service was held on Sunday 13[th] December 2020 with participation by all parishes and congregations. Rt Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos episcopa was the chief guest and delivered the Christmas message. With representation from all Parishes, and Congregations a Zonal virtual choir, 50 strong, was formed and they led the carols. The Zonal Sunday school presented a Christmas play, Youth Fellowship a skit and Sevika Sangham a tableau at the virtual carol service.
The carols sung by the virtual choir, the presentations by the Zonal Sunday school, Youth Fellowship and the Sevika Sangham and the message of hope by His Grace Euyakim Mar Coorilos Thirumeni lifted the spirit of the faithful during the advent season and made it a meaningful Christmas celebration.
Revd. Binu J Varghese and Revd. Saju Chacko served as the coordinators for the Zonal Carol Service.
## **4.5 Lay Training Program.**
A lay training program was conducted by the zone, yet another new initiative. The topics for the session were, Know the Bible, Know the Tradition, Know the Mission, Know the Sacrament and Know the Liturgy. The sessions were led by Revd. Dr. PG George, Revd. Binu J Varghese, Revd. Sijo John, Revd. Sam T Koshy and Revd. Sibu Pallichira.
The sessions were held on 1[st] Saturdays, starting on 7[th] November 2020. Over 80 members registered and attended the training program. The training program was well received and following positive response from members further sessions are now being planned. Revd. Binu J Varghese served as the convenor of the program.
## **4.6. The Mar Thoma ECHO.**
The Mar Thoma ECHO, published quarterly, is the official e-publication of UK-Europe Mar Thoma Zone. In addition to relevant news from around the Zone, it contains Bible Studies and articles related to the faith and practices of the Church and contemporary trends in society.
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We acknowledge and thank the editorial board, Revd. Binu J Varghese, Editorial Director, Mr. Sherry Mathews, Chief Editor, Mrs. Geena Ajay, Editor, for their dedication and hard work in bringing this publication in a timely manner for the benefit of the Mar Thoma community in UK and Europe.
## **4.7. Zonal Website.**
The zonal council website was relaunched with a new website address.
## **The Council of the Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe.**
## **www.marthomaukeu.com**
As part of the relaunch information on the site was updated and is currently maintained to provide an online presence for the zonal activity and a source of information about the church and its activities.
We acknowledge and thank the leadership and contributions of Mr. Thomas Abraham, Dr. Zac Varghese and Mr. P. M. Mathew.
## **4.8. Charitable and Outreach programs.**
The zone continues to extend a helping hand to those most in need both in India, locally at Parish level and as a Zone.
In response to the Covid 19 pandemic, zone has coordinated the formation of parish support teams to lead the outreach program. With the help and support of the local parishes and youth fellowship, essential food items was distributed to international students in difficulty. In addition, a helpline was set up to provide legal advice on their rights and entitlements.
## **- 5. Report from the Zonal and centre based organisations.**
All the organizations of our church functioned effectively within the zone in line with the mission of the church. The zone thanks all the office bearers, committee members and volunteers of respective organisations for the service rendered. The summary of their activities are given below.
## **5.1. Youth Fellowship.**
By the grace of God, the Zonal Youth fellowship was able to conduct all their activities in the midst of pandemic and associated restrictions. They were able to successfully move all their programs online and engage with their peers across the zone, to hear the word of God and be guided by the word of God.
Youth Fellowship provided leadership to zonal initiative in support of the international students stranded in UK due to Covid 19.
Organised and conducted a 3 day virtual conference. The conference was inaugurated by our diocese bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa, with guest speakers Rev. Joe Joseph Kuruvilla, Mr. Robin Thomas and Revd. Merin Mathew. The conference theme was “Rooted In Christ”. Over 200 youths participated making it one of the largest virtual MTC youth gatherings.
In November 2020 Rapture Ministry held their online worship service and a one-day youth retreat led by Justice (Rtd) Kurian Joseph who spoke on the theme “ Make a Difference for Christ”.
Youth Fellowship supported the virtual Zonal Christmas Carol service with Christmas skit.
On 3rd January, Revd. Dn. Stanley Mathew John was ordained as a deacon and led his first meeting with the zonal youths on 17th January under the theme “Humility Lands in Divinity”.
On 14th March 2021, as part of the passion week , a Youth Lenten Retreat was conducted under the theme Canon, Community and Character led by Revd. Matthews George.
The Zonal leadership team of Youth Fellowship consists of: Revd. Jobi Koruthu, Zonal Youth Fellowship President, Mr. Ruben Mathew, Vice President, Mr. Rony Eappen, Secretary, Miss.
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Sharon John, Joint Secretary, Mr. Roshan Mathew, Treasurer, Mr. Deepak Abraham, South Centre Secretary, Mr. Rennie Philip, North Centre Secretary, Mr. Joel George, North Centre Representative and Miss. Shruti Varughese, South Centre Representative.
## **5.2. Edavaka Mission.**
Edavaka mission was very active at the parish and zonal level during the report year. They have lead initiatives in providing much needed spiritual and pastoral care especially during this time of pandemic.
Family enrichment convention was held from 9[th] to 10[th] October 2020. Guest speakers were Revd. Philipose John, Narakathany and Revd. Dr. K. Thomas, Family councillor.
Christian family week was celebrated from 19[th] to 25[th] October 2020. The theme for study was “Journey through Bible”.
Edavaka mission have provided leadership to the weekly Zonal intercessory prayer and also provided guidance and leadership to all the parish Edavaka mission.
Revd. Dr. PG George served as the President, Mr. Abraham Niravath as the Vice President, Eva. Sajeev Daniel as the Secretary, Mr. Saji John as the Treasurer.
## **5.3. Mar Thoma Suvishesha Sevika Sangham.**
By the grace of God and for the glory of God the Zonal Sevika Sangham was able to conduct their various activities using digital platforms during this period of Covid 19.
Sevika Sangham Activities.
Annual conference of Sevika Sangham was held on 11[th ] July 2020 via the digital media. Over 250 persons attended. The theme of the conference was: ‘IN CHRIST ALONE MY FAITH AND HOPE’. The conference was blessed by the presence of His Grace Rt Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos. The message was delivered by Revd. Mathew John (Keekozhor) (President, Marthoma Voluntary Evangelist’s Association).
th South zone centre meeting was held on 27 February 2021. The theme for the meeting was: ‘Christ & Cross in the midst of the corona crisis & challenges”. Mrs. Annie Koshy Kochamma was the main speaker.
Sevika Sangham day was celebrated on 13[th ] September 2020. Theme was ‘ _Women as change makers’ (John 4: 27-30)._
Sevika Sangham started chain prayer during the report year and it continued without fail during the year 2020-2021. The chain prayer sessions were held every Friday from 5.30 am to 11.00 pm. Alternate Fridays were observed as Fasting prayer.
Sevika Sangham with representation from each parish presented a tableau at the virtual Zonal Christmas Carol Service on 13[th ] DECEMBER 2020. They have also participated at the Centre Sevika Sangham carol service.
Parish based branch organisation of Sevika Sangham continue to support the mission activities in India of the Mar Thoma Suvishesha Sevika Sangam.
Contributions are sent in support of the following:
- Deppy Pirivu – For children’s work
- Varshika Pirivu – For office and establishment expenses
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- Saujanya Danam – Evangelistic Work
- Videsh Mission – Work outside Kerala and Ashrams etc.
- The Sevika Sangham members in the Zone have raised approx. £6000 for a dialysis machine for Katanam Mission Hospital in Kerala, India.
## **5.4. The MTC UK & Europe Zonal Sunday School.**
The UK & Europe Zonal Sunday Schools function under the guidance of the Mar Thoma Church North America & Europe Diocesan Sunday School and Mar Thomas Sunday School Samajam.
In response to the Covid 19 pandemic, the zonal Sunday school started the initiative to commence online Sunday school classes utilising social media applications such as WhatsApp, Zoom, WebEx, Skype etc. All our parishes/congregations took up this initiative positively and were conducting regular online classes throughout the year. Zonal team provided advice and necessary support and materials to facilitate these sessions.
Sunday school is functioning in all parishes and congregations within the zone. Over 750 children are registered and they are supported by 150 teachers.
North America & Europe Diocesan Sunday School curriculum was used throughout the Zone for grade levels Nursery to 11&12 grade for the 2020-2021 academic year. The Mar Thoma Church Our Foundation and Vision was also used to teach church history to our children. Zonal team took the responsibility for printing and distributing curriculum books and all resource materials to all parishes/ congregations.
Zonal VBS 2020 was held from 29[th] to 31[st] October and the theme for the VBS was Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus the Pioneer and Perfecter of our Faith (Hebrew 12:2). Revd. Noble Abraham (Director, Kamshet Mar Chrysostom Ashram) was the director. The sessions were held online utilising the WebEx platform. There was good participation from all our parishes and congregations and over 200 children attended the VBS.
The World Sunday School day celebrations was organised by the Zonal Sunday School as a joint get together of children and teachers on Sunday 1[st] November 2020. Due to prevailing pandemic it was conducted online via the WebEx platform. Around 250 Children and 100 teachers attended this event. Retreats were organised for both children and teachers. Sunday School Samajam General Secretary Revd. George Cherian and Assistant Secretary Revd. Tony Eapen Varkey led the sessions during the programme.
The Zonal Council acknowledge and thank the Zonal Sunday school team: Revd. Aji John, President, Mr Siju George, Zonal Secretary, Mr Moby Mathew, Zonal Coordinator, Mrs Sherine George, Zonal treasurer, Mrs Jinu Varghese North region rep, Mrs Jeny Joy, South region rep, the Head Teachers and Teachers of Sunday school at Parish and Congregations.
## **6. Ecumenical relationship.**
Mar Thoma Church UK and Europe zone is a full member of Church together in England and Churches together in Britain and Ireland.
Revd. Dr. P. G. George represented the Mar Thoma Church in the Churches Together in England, enabling group meetings.
## **7. News from Parishes and Congregations.**
**Carmel Mar Thoma Church** , Liverpool purchased a worship hall on 27[th] March 2020 in Belle Vale, Liverpool. They have now completed all the necessary work to turn the facility into a place worship in line with the Mar Thoma church liturgical tradition and practice. They have also acquired a parsonage. Both facilities are awaiting dedication and blessing.
**St James Mar Thoma Church London** have now completed the Mar Thoma Centre redevelopment project of the site 167 Avery Hill Road, New Eltham, London SE9 2EX, as a place of worship/multi
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use facility and parsonage. Building project was completed in 2020 and currently awaiting dedication
**St Andrews Mar Thoma Church – Scotland** . Edinburgh congregation was elevated to the status of parish of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church from 1[st] March 2021.
## **8. Episcopa.**
Rt Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenous episcopa served as our diocesan bishop. Although His Grace was not able to visit us during the report year due to Covid 19, we have received pastoral care, episcopal oversight on all our spiritual needs and administrative matters of the parishes and the zone. Ever present at all our important events through various digital platforms. This was only possible through Thirumeni’s unwavering leadership, commitment, support and dedication to the zone and its activities.
## **9. Clergy**
During the report year there were 11 clergy serving the zone.
We are grateful to Very Revd. PT Thomas, Bristol St Thomas Mar Thoma Church and Cardiff Congregation, Revd. Dr. PG George, Sinai Mar Thoma Church, North London, Revd. Sam T Koshy, Congregations in Germany, Switzerland. Revd. Aji John, Tabor Mar Thoma Church Manchester and Hull and Lincolnshire congregations. Revd. Varghese Philip, Nazareth Mar Thoma Parish, Dublin and Belfast Congregation , Revd. K A Jacob, Carmel Mar Thoma Church Liverpool, St Andrews Mar Thoma church, Scotland and Newcastle Congregation, Revd. KK Kuruvilla, St James Mar Thoma Church, London, Revd. Binu J Varghese, St Johns Mar Thoma Church, Hounslow, Greater London. Revd. Saju Chacko, Hermon Mar Thoma Church, Midlands. Revd. Jobi Koruthu, St Peters Mar Thoma Church, East London and All saints Mar Thoma Church, Peterborough. Revd. Sijo John, Mar Thoma Church, Canterbury.
We knowledge and thank the Achens and their families for their spiritual and pastoral care, dedicated services and leadership to the respective parishes, congregations and the zone.
## **10. Tribute**
**Most Rev Dr Joseph Mar Thoma,** 21[st] Mar Thoma, was called to his eternal home on 18[th] October 2020. His Grace’s close association with zone started from the time he was a student at St Augustine College, Canterbury and Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. His Grace has played a pivotal role, as priest, bishop and metropolitan, in establishing congregations and parishes and eventually the zone of UK and Europe and the current zonal set up of the Council of Mar Thoma Parishes in UK and Europe is a fulfilment of his vision.
We fondly remember his visits to UK and Europe, taking an active interest in the growth and development of the parishes and congregations. His Grace was with us in October 2019, exactly a year before his passing.
We join the worldwide Mar Thoma community in moaning the passing of the 21[st] Mar Thoma and thank God for his life, witness, pastoral and spiritual care and leadership.
## **11. Finance**
Detailed financial statement including income and expenditure and balance sheet are given separately. We remember with gratitude all those who contributed to the functioning of the zone and all its charitable and humanitarian activities.
The income and expenditure statement, balance sheet and supporting documents are attached and form part of this report.
## **12. Congratulations and acknowledgements**
Dn. Stanley Mathew John was ordained as a deacon on 3[rd] January 2021. Dn. Stanley is the first person from UK and Europe zone to enter full time ministry of the Mar Thoma Church. We offer our congratulations and pray that Dn. Stanley will be filled with the Holy Spirit to be a good and faithful servant of the Lord.
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We are grateful for the leadership, dedication, commitment and pastoral care of our Diocesan Episcopa Rt Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos. Especially during this time of Covid 19, His Grace has been ever present in all our major functions and programs.
Our thanks to all our Vicars, Zonal assembly members, zonal organisational leadership teams, members of Parishes and Congregations in the zone, for their participation, mutual encouragement and prayerful support.
We acknowledge and thank the office bearers and council members who have served the zone in the previous term, especially the outgoing Zonal secretary Mr PM Mathew, Public relations officer Raji Mathew and council members Mr. Joji Abraham P Jacob and Mrs. Suja George.
Revd. Binu J Varghese, in addition to his responsibilities as the Vicar of St Johns Mar Thoma Church, Hounslow, is also the Bishop’s zonal secretary and has led and coordinated zonal activities and communications. We thank Binu achen and family for their commitment, leadership and continued support to the zone. Zone is also supported by many lay members in maintaining a zonal office and its activities. We acknowledge and thank them for their support and contributions, in particular Mr Alexander Renjith Joseph, Mr George Joseph Kottakkal, Mr Kurian John and Revd. Kevin Varghese, who has helped us with promo videos for all the major programmes of the Zone.
Zone is also indebted to all the clergy, office bearers, members and volunteers in the various parishes and congregations for their continued support in the smooth functioning of the zone.
## **12. Conclusion**
_“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God_ .” **Phil 4:6.**
We thank God for the wonderful way Almighty has led and guided us as a worshiping community in the midst of unprecedented global pandemic. We have witnessed and experienced God’s abiding presence and grace during this time.
We are blessed with able leaders. The blessings of our Valiya Metropolitan late lamented Most Rev Dr Philipose Mar Chrysostom, Metropolitan, late lamented Most Rev Dr Joseph Mar Thoma, our Metropolitan Most Rev Dr Theodosius Mar Thoma and the Episcopal Synod facilitated the growth of our zone in various ways.
Covid 19 took the world by surprise and continues to cause tremendous suffering. It has changed the way we live, work and worship beyond our imagination. It is also anticipated that the pandemic will change the world as we know it and it is unlikely that we will return to the old. But we as people of faith, continue in hope, since Our Lord Jesus Christ has risen, conquering death.
As we conclude and report on the activities of the past year. May the Lord Almighty bless our Zone and make all our efforts for His Glory and for the extension of His Kingdom.
For and an on behalf of the Zonal council.
Sd/.
Noble J Mathew
Secretary- UK & Europe Mar Thoma Zone/COMPE.
31[st] March 2021
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## **Financial Statements**
## **Of**
**The Council of the Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe Mar Thoma Church UK - Europe Zone.**
**For the period of 1[st] April 2020 t 31[st] March 2021**
## **Auditors Report**
**Budget for the year 1[st] April 2021 to 31[st] March 2022.**
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# **The Council of the Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe Mar Thoma Church UK & Europe Zone**
## **Financial Review Statement**
The trustees present their annual report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March 2021. The Financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in Note 1 to the Accounts and comply with the Charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities statement of Recommended Practice, (FRS102).
Detailed Income, Expenditure, Balance Sheet, Auditors Report and Independent Examiner’s report are attached with this document. “We solemnly declare that during the financial reporting year “1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021” there were no serious incidents or matters affecting the administration, finance and accounting practice to the charity. We make this declaration in accordance with section 169 of the Charity Act 2011.”
## **Going Concern (COVID 19)**
Covid-19 pandemic started having an impact on the charity operations since middle of March 2020. All services and gatherings continue to be through online digital platforms.
The charity finances are not significantly impacted due to the restrictions imposed by the Government due to Covid-19 as it receives majority of its donations by online bank transfer. However, some of the fundraising events, charitable activities and some programs for 2021-22 are unlikely to take place.
The trustees are continuously monitoring the situation to ensure the charity responds to the challenges and to continue to support various activities. The trustees would also like to express their thanks and gratitude to the Vicars and all parishioners in the zone for their continued support during these difficult times.
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## **Internal Examiners Report to the Trustees & Members of The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe.**
On accounts for the year ended 31st March 2021
Charity no 1175503
Set out on pages 16 to 28
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
- It is our responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
- to state whether particular matters have come to our attention
## Basis of independent examiner’s statement.
Our examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with our examination, no material matters have come to our attention which gives us cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
• the accounts did 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.
We 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.
**Mr Anoop Cherian**
St Johns Mar Thoma Church, 80 – 96 Cambridge Road, Hounslow TW4 7BH
## **Mr Jaffey Chacko**
St Thomas Mar Thoma Church Stackpool Road, Southville, Bristol BS33 1NW
Dated: 24[th] June 2021
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## **Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of the charity**
## **The Council of the Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe (117503)**
## **Report of the Independent Examiner to the trustees on the**
**accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 Mar 2021**
I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2021 which have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) and with the Financial Reporting Standard 102 (effective January 2015) adapted to meet the needs of unincorporated organisations, as modified by the Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting issued by the Charity Commission for England & Wales, effective January 2015 (The SORP), under the historical cost convention and the accounting policies set out in the notes of the accounts.
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
The Charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The trustees are satisfied that the audit requirement of Section 144(1) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply, and that there is no requirement in the governing document or constitution of the Charity for the conducting of an audit. As a consequence, the trustees have elected that the financial statements be subject to independent examination.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit, and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: -
- a) examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act;
- b) to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act; and;
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of opinion and scope of work undertaken**
I conducted my examination in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners for England & Wales in relation to the conducting of an independent examination, referred to above. An independent examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and of the accounting systems employed by the Charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The purpose of the examination is to establish as far as possible that there have been no breaches of the Charities legislation and that the financial statements comply with the SORP, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
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The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and information supplied by the trustees in the course of the examination is not subjected to audit tests or enquiries, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial statements, and in particular, I express no opinion as to whether the financial statements give a true and fair view of the affairs of the charity, and my report is limited to the matters set out in the statement below.
I planned and performed my examination so as to satisfy myself that the objectives of the independent examination are achieved and before finalising the report I obtain written assurances from the trustees of all material matters.
Subject to the limitations upon the scope of my work as detailed above, in connection with my examination, I can confirm that:-
This is a report in respect of an examination carried out under section 145 of the Act and in accordance with any directions given by the Commission under subsection (5)(b) of that section which are applicable;
and that no matter has come to my attention in connection with my examination which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements :-
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011;
- when preparing accounts on an accrual's basis under s132 of the Charities Act 2011, to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act and the 2015 Regulations setting out the form and content of charity accounts;
- that the financial statements be prepared in accordance with the methods and principles set out in the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities (effective January 2015)
The Examiner's relevant professional qualification or body: Chartered Accountant
Jitender Kaur
Chartered Accountant
Faith House
Main Street
Little Stretton Leicester LE2 2FS
11/08/2021
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## **The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe (COMPE) Charity Registration No 1175503**
## **Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st March 2021**
|**Income & Endowments from:**
Donations & Legacies
Charitable Activities
Total Income
**Expenditure**
Charitable Activities
Total Expenditure
Net Income for the year
Net movement of funds
Reconcilliation of funds
Total funds brought forwards
Net Movement of funds
Total funds carried forward|**2020 - 2021**
31,025.00
8,487.65
39,512.65
9,400.30
9,400.30
30,112.35
30,112.35
88,581.05
30,112.35
118,693.40
**£**
**Current year**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**|-
-
5,652.08
-
5,652.08
-
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
-
-
**Current Year**
**Designated**
**Funds**|13,638.32
227,941.49
76,744.43
76,744.43
151,197.06
76,744.43
13,638.32
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
90,382.75
52,010.75
38,372.00
**Current Year**
**Restricted Funds**|83,035.75
23,038.62
23,038.62
106,856.78
352,286.97
245,430.19
**2020 - 2021**
46,859.65
129,895.40
**£**
106,856.78
106,856.78
**Current Year**
**Total Funds**|87,766.64
71,312.32
**Previous Year**
**Total Funds**
**2019 - 2020**
**£**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||159,078.96|
||||||65,144.70|
||||||65,144.70|
|||||||
||||||93,934.26|
||||||93,934.26
151,495.93
93,934.26|
||||||245,430.19|
A separate Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses is not required as this statement include all recognised gains and losses.
All activities derive from continuing operations.
The notes attached on pages 22 to 28 form integral part of these accounts
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## **The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe**
## **Analysis of prior year total funds**
|**Income & Endowments from:**
Donations & Legacies
Charitable Activities
**Total Income**
**Expenditure on:**
Charitable Activities
**Total Expenditure**
**Net Income for the year**
**Net movement in funds**
**Reconciliation of funds:-**
Total funds brought forward
Net Movement of funds
**Total funds carried forward**|**Prior Year**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2019 - 2020**
25,910.75
**£**
33,538.64
34,241.32
67,779.96
41,869.21
41,869.21
25,910.75
25,910.75
88,581.05
62,670.30|**Prior Year**
**Designated**
**Funds**
**2019 - 2020**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,652.08
-
-
5,652.08|**£**
**2019 - 2020**
**Prior Year**
**Restricted Funds**
54,228.00
37,071.00
91,299.00
23,275.49
23,275.49
68,023.51
151,197.06
68,023.51
68,023.51
83,173.55|**Prior Year**
**Total Funds**
**2019 - 2020**
**£**
87,766.64
71,312.32|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||159,078.96|
|||||65,144.70|
|||||65,144.70|
||||||
|||||93,934.26|
|||||93,934.26
151,495.93
93,934.26|
|||||245,430.19|
## **All activities derive from continuing operations**
A separate Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses is not required as this statement includes all recognised gains and losses.'
**The notes attached on pages 22 to 28 form an integral part of these accounts**
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## **The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe**
## **Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st March 2021**
## **Resources applied in the year ended 31st March 2021 towards fixed assets for Charity use**
|Resources applied on functional fixed assets
Net resources available to fund charitable activities
Funds generated in the year|106,856.78
2020 - 2021
£
106,856.78
-|£
2019 - 2020
93,934.26
-|
|---|---|---|
|||93,934.26|
No resources have been applied on fixed assets for charity use.
## **Movements in Revenue and Capital funds for the year ended 31st March 2021**
## **Revenue accumulated funds**
|Closing Revenue funds
Accumulated funds brought forward
Recognised gains and losses before
transfers|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2020 -2021**
**£**
88,581.05
30,112.35
118,693.40|**2020 - 2021**
**£**
**Designated**
**Funds**
5,652.08
-
5,652.08|151,197.06
76,744.43
227,941.49
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
**Restricted**
**Funds**|106,856.78
352,286.97
**Total**
**Funds**
245,430.19
**2020 - 2021**
**£**|93,934.26
151,495.93
**Total**
**Funds**
**2019 - 2020**
**£**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||245,430.19|
## **Restricted Revenue funds**
|||**Total**|**Total**|
|---|---|---|---|
|||**Funds**|**Funds**|
|||**2020 -2021**|**2019 - 2020**|
|||**£**|**£**|
|at|1st April 2020|151,197.06|83,173.55|
|at|31st March 2021|227,941.49|151,197.06|
The purpose for which these funds (Unrestricted, Designated & Restricted) have been designated are described in Note x to y of the accounts
|**Summary of Funds**
Revenue Accumulated Funds
Revenue Funds
**Total Funds**|88,581.05
30,112.35
118,693.40
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**|**Designated**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
5,652.08
5,652.08
-|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
151,197.06
76,744.43
227,941.49|245,430.19
**Total**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
106,856.78
352,286.97|**Funds**
**2019 - 2020**
**£**
**Total**
93,934.26
151,495.93|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||245,430.19|
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## **The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe**
## **Income and expenditure Account for the year ended 31st March 2021**
|**Income**
Income from operations
Gift aid donations received
**Expenditure**
**Gross income in the year before exceptional items**
**Net Income before tax in the financial year**
**Net income after tax in the financial year**
**Gross income in the year including exceptional items**
Charitable expenditure, excluding depreciation and amortisation
Total expenditure in the year
**Retained surplus for the financial year**|129,895.40
129,895.40
**£**
129,895.40
-
23,038.62
23,038.62
**2020 - 2021**
106,856.78
106,856.78
106,856.78|**2019 - 2020**
**£**
159,078.96
-|
|---|---|---|
|||159,078.96|
||||
|||159,078.96|
|||65,144.70|
|||65,144.70|
|||93,934.26|
|||93,934.26|
|||93,934.26|
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## **MAR THOMA CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE**
## **The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2021**
|**Fixed Assets**
Tangible Assets
**Current Assets**
Debtors (Due from member churches)
Cash at bank and in hand
**Total current assets**
**Net Current Assets**
**Unrestricted Funds**
Unrestricted Revenue Funds
**Designated Funds**
Designated Revenue Funds
**Restricted Funds**
Zonal Fund
Zonal Development Fund
Episcopal Travel
Higher Education Scholarship
Salary Adjustment Fund
Charity Activities
Sunday School
Sevikha Sangham
Edavaka Mission
Youth
**Total Charity Funds**
Creditors: amount falling due within one year
**The total net assets of the charity**
The total net assets of the charity are funded by the funds|10,861.37
28,260.00
10,500.00
400.00
3,436.17
2,270.06
223.00
7,322.36
227,941.49
118,693.40
352,286.97
of the charity, as follows:
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
-
68,209.64
284,077.33
352,286.97
-
**352,286.97**
5,652.08
65,860.00
98,808.53
**352,286.97**|5,326.37
19,120.00
7,000.00
400.00
2,816.11
2,722.05
4,586.00
44,541.06
200,889.13
245,430.19
43,720.00
65,506.53
-
-|**2019 - 2020**
**£**|
|---|---|---|---|
||||245,430.19|
||||88,581.05
5,652.08
**245,430.19**
151,197.06|
||||**245,430.19**|
## **Total Charity Funds**
The Trustees acknowledge the responsibilities for complying with the requirements of Charity legislation with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The Charity is subject to Independent Examination under the charity legislation
All activities derive from continuing operations
Approved by the board of trustees on
For and on Behalf of Trustees
Sd/-
Thomas Abraham Treasurer
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## **The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe**
## **Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31st March 2021**
|**A**
**B**
**A + B**
Decrease in creditors
Cash at Bank and in hand for the year ended 31st March 2021
**Net Cash used in investing activities**
**Overall cash provided by all activities**
Cash and cash equivalents at 1st April 2021
**Cash Movements**
**Analysis of cash and cash equivalents**
Cash at bank and in Hand
Net income as shown in Statement of Financial Activities
**Cash Flow from operating activities**
Total cash and cash equivalents
Change in cash and cash equivalents from activities in the year ended 31st
March 2020
**Reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from operating activities**
Net Cash provided by operating activities as shown below
**Cash Flow from investing activities**
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Adjustments for:
Increase in Debtors
**Net cash provided by operating activities**|83,188.20
**2019 - 2020**
**£**
284,077.33
106,856.78
23,668.58
83,188.20
200,889.13
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
-
-
-
284,077.33
83,188.20
284,077.33
83,188.20|**2019 - 2020**
**£**
83,547.24|
|---|---|---|
|||-
-|
|||-|
|||83,547.24|
|||83,547.24
117,341.89|
|||200,889.13|
|||93,934.26
10,387.02|
|||83,547.24|
|||**2019 - 2020**
**£**
200,889.13|
|||200,889.13|
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## **The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe**
## **Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2021**
## **13 Analysis of movement of funds**
|**Unrestricted funds**
**Designated funds**
**Restricted funds**
Zonal Fund
Zonal Development Fund
Episcopal Travel
Higher Education Scholarship
Salary Adjustment Fund
Charity Activities
Sunday School
Sevikha Sangham
Voluntary Evangelist Association
Youth
**Unrestricted, designated and restricted funds**|427.00
732.00
22,140.00
33,302.00
5,535.00
16,140.00
3,500.00
-
5,750.00
2,856.75
129,895.40
**2020 - 2021**
39,512.65
-
**£**
**Income**|-
-
-
7,000.00
-
-
5,129.94
120.39
204.00
1,183.99
23,038.62
**Expenditure**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
9,400.30
-|-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**Other Gains and**
**Losses**
-
**£**
-
**2020 - 2021**|22,140.00
33,302.00
5,535.00
9,140.00
3,500.00
-
620.06
2,736.36
223.00
451.99
-
**Movement in**
**funds**
-
30,112.35
-
**2020 - 2021**
**£**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||106,856.78|
- **14** The purposes for which the funds
## **Unrestricted, designated and restricted funds**
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Restricted funds
- **15** Sunday School Funds **16** Youth Fellowship Funds **17** Edavaka Mission Funds **18** Sevikha Sangham Funds
- **19** Diamond Jubilee Souvenir
- **20** Higher Education Scholarship
- **21** Zonal Development Fund
These funds are held for the meeting the objectives of the charity, and to provide reserves for future activities, and , subject to charity legislation, are free from all restrictions on their use.
These funds are unrestricted funds earmarked for a particular purpose.
The Restricted funds are for use of the specific sub organisations, the repairs, maintenance and the purchase of property.
These are designated for meeting the Centre Sunday School Expenses
These are designated for meeting the Centre Youth Fellowship Expenses
These are designated for meeting the Centre Edavaka Mission Expenses These are designated for meeting the Centre Sevikha Sangham Expenses
These funds were collected on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of The Mar Thoma Church in UK. The funds are to be used only towards purchase of Land or Property for the purpose of Zonal Office Building or Centre Building or Zonal Bishops residence.
Funds contributed towards supporting the higher studies of an ordained Mar Thoma Clergy.
The funds are to be used only towards purchase of Land or Property for the purpose of Zonal Office Building or Centre Building or Zonal Bishops residence.
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## **The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe**
## **Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2021**
## **2 Liability to taxation**
As a registered charity, the organisation is exempt from income and corporation tax to the extent that its income and gains are applied towards the charitable objects of the charity and for no other purpose. Value Added Tax is not recoverable by the charity, and is therefore included in the relevant costs in the Statement of Financial Activities.
## **3 Winding up or dissolution of the charity**
If upon winding up or dissolution of the charity there remain any assets, after the satisfaction of all debts and liabilities, the assets represented by the accumulated fund shall be transferred to some other charitable body or bodies having similar objects to the charity.
## **4 Net surplus before tax in the financial year**
|**4**
**Net surplus before tax in the financial year**|||
|---|---|---|
|**5**
The net surplus before tax in the financial year is stated after charging:
Depreciation of owned fixed assets
No employees received emoluments (excluding pension costs) in excess of £60,000 per annum.
The average number of total staff employed in the year was
**Staff costs and emoluments**
**Numbers of full time employees or full time equivalents**|-
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
-|**2019 - 2020**
**£**
-|
|||**2019 - 2020**
-
**£**|
||||
## **6 Remuneration and payments to Trustees and persons connected with them**
Neither the trustees nor any persons connected with them have received any remuneration from the charity or any related entity, either in the current or prior year.
- **7 Tangible fixed assets**
The charity did not have any tangible assets
|**8 Debtors**
**9**
Debtors (Due from member churches)
Other Debtors
Other creditors
**Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**
Accrual|-
-
**£**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
68,209.64
**2020 - 2021**
-
68,209.64
-|**£**
44,541.06
-
**2019 - 2020**|
|---|---|---|
|||44,541.06|
|||**2019 - 2020**
**£**
-
-|
|||-|
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## **The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe**
## **Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2021**
## **10 Income and Expenditure account summary**
|**11 Particulars of how particular funds are represented by**
**As at 31st March 2021**
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
**As at 31st March 2020**
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
**12**
**Unrestricted funds**
**Designated funds**
**Restricted funds**
Total Charity funds
**Unrestricted, designated and restricted funds**
**Change in total funds over the year**
At 1st April 2020
Surplus after tax for the year|**assets and liabilities**
-
5,652.08
Funds
£
-
76,744.43
88,581.05
-
5,652.08
-
**Funds brought**
**forward from**
**2019 - 2020**
**£**
**£**
118,693.40
-
30,112.35
Unrestricted
Funds
£
245,430.19
106,856.78
**2020 - 2021**
**Movement in**
**Funds in**
88,581.05
5,652.08
151,197.06
118,693.40
5,652.08
£
Designated
Designated
Funds
Funds
Unrestricted
£
88,581.05
5,652.08|-
151,197.06
-
**£**
-
-
Restricted
Funds
£
-
**2020 - 2021**
**Transfers**
**between funds in**
-
227,941.49
227,941.49
£
**£**
**2020 - 2021**
Restricted
245,430.19
106,856.78
Funds
151,197.06
352,286.97|**£**
151,495.93
93,934.26
**2019 - 2020**|
|---|---|---|---|
||||245,430.19|
||||352,286.97
-
£
Total
Funds|
||||352,286.97|
||||245,430.19
Total
Funds
-
£|
||||245,430.19|
||||5,652.08
227,941.49
**2021 - 2022**
**Funds carried**
**forward to**
118,693.40
**£**|
||||352,286.97|
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## **The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe**
## **Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2021**
## **13 Analysis of movement of funds**
|**Unrestricted funds**
**Designated funds**
**Restricted funds**
Zonal Fund
Zonal Development Fund
Episcopal Travel
Higher Education Scholarship
Salary Adjustment Fund
Charity Activities
Sunday School
Sevikha Sangham
Voluntary Evangelist Association
Youth
**Unrestricted, designated and restricted funds**|427.00
732.00
22,140.00
33,302.00
5,535.00
16,140.00
3,500.00
-
5,750.00
2,856.75
129,895.40
**2020 - 2021**
39,512.65
-
**£**
**Income**|-
-
-
7,000.00
-
-
5,129.94
120.39
204.00
1,183.99
23,038.62
**Expenditure**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
9,400.30
-|-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**Other Gains and**
**Losses**
-
**£**
-
**2020 - 2021**|22,140.00
33,302.00
5,535.00
9,140.00
3,500.00
-
620.06
2,736.36
223.00
451.99
-
**Movement in**
**funds**
-
30,112.35
-
**2020 - 2021**
**£**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||106,856.78|
**14** The purposes for which the funds
## **Unrestricted, designated and restricted funds**
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Restricted funds
- **15** Sunday School Funds
- **16** Youth Fellowship Funds
**17** Edavaka Mission Funds **18** Sevikha Sangham Funds
**19** Diamond Jubilee Souvenir
- **20** Higher Education Scholarship
- **21** Zonal Development Fund
These funds are held for the meeting the objectives of the charity, and to provide reserves for future activities, and , subject to charity legislation, are free from all restrictions on their use.
These funds are unrestricted funds earmarked for a particular purpose.
The Restricted funds are for use of the specific sub organisations, the repairs, maintenance and the purchase of property.
These are designated for meeting the Centre Sunday School Expenses
These are designated for meeting the Centre Youth Fellowship Expenses
These are designated for meeting the Centre Edavaka Mission Expenses
These are designated for meeting the Centre Sevikha Sangham Expenses
These funds were collected on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of The Mar Thoma Church in UK. The funds are to be used only towards purchase of Land or Property for the purpose of Zonal Office Building or Centre Building or Zonal Bishops residence.
Funds contributed towards supporting the higher studies of an ordained Mar Thoma Clergy.
The funds are to be used only towards purchase of Land or Property for the purpose of Zonal Office Building or Centre Building or Zonal Bishops residence.
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**MAR THOMA CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE**
## **The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2021**
## **22 Donation & Legacies**
|Nithyachilavu
11,070.00
Zonal Fund
-
Episcopal Travel
-
Zonal Sunday Collection Offertory
16,605.00
Higher Education Scholarship
-
Salary Adjustment Fund
-
Compe Fees
3,350.00
31,025.00
Sunday School
-
Youth Fellowship
-
Sevikha Sangham
-
Edavka Mission
-
Donation ( Arrears)
-
31,025.00
**Current Year**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
Administrative & Pastoral Care
4,800.00
Zonal Inauguration
Marthoma Family Meet
Zonal Development Fund
-
Youth Conference
-
Higher Education Scholarship
-
Suvishesha Nidhi
591.90
Good Friday Offertory
-
Raseesa
452.10
Uposhanavaram
839.38
Special Offertories (13)
1,004.27
Sevikha Sangham - Sabha
800.00
Pension Fund
-
Provident Fund
-
8,487.65
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
**Current Year**
**Primary Purpose**
**Contribution from Member Churches**
**Annual Zonal Contribution**
**Total Annual Zonal Contribution**
**Income from Charitable Activities**
**2020 - 2021**|Nithyachilavu
11,070.00
Zonal Fund
-
Episcopal Travel
-
Zonal Sunday Collection Offertory
16,605.00
Higher Education Scholarship
-
Salary Adjustment Fund
-
Compe Fees
3,350.00
31,025.00
Sunday School
-
Youth Fellowship
-
Sevikha Sangham
-
Edavka Mission
-
Donation ( Arrears)
-
31,025.00
**Current Year**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
Administrative & Pastoral Care
4,800.00
Zonal Inauguration
Marthoma Family Meet
Zonal Development Fund
-
Youth Conference
-
Higher Education Scholarship
-
Suvishesha Nidhi
591.90
Good Friday Offertory
-
Raseesa
452.10
Uposhanavaram
839.38
Special Offertories (13)
1,004.27
Sevikha Sangham - Sabha
800.00
Pension Fund
-
Provident Fund
-
8,487.65
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
**Current Year**
**Primary Purpose**
**Contribution from Member Churches**
**Annual Zonal Contribution**
**Total Annual Zonal Contribution**
**Income from Charitable Activities**
**2020 - 2021**|-
-
-
-
-
-
**Current Year**
**Designated**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**Current Year**
**Designated**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|427.00
**Current Year**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
22,140.00
5,535.00
11,070.00
3,500.00
42,245.00
5,750.00
732.00
2,856.75
-
**Current Year**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
-
33,302.00
-
-
-
-
5,070.00
-
-
38,372.00
-
-
-
-
-
52,010.75|4,800.00
-
**Current Year**
**Total**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
46,859.65
11,070.00
22,140.00
5,535.00
16,605.00
11,070.00
3,500.00
3,350.00
73,270.00
5,750.00
732.00
2,856.75
-
**Current Year**
**Total**
427.00
-
33,302.00
-
5,070.00
591.90
-
452.10
839.38
1,004.27
800.00
-
-
**£**
83,035.75|**Prior Year**
**Total**
**Funds**
**2019 - 2020**
**£**
10,700.00
21,400.00
5,350.00
16,050.00
10,820.00
3,375.00
3,300.00|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||70,995.00|
||||||6,200.00
2,597.00
4,486.00
3,488.64
-|
||31,025.00||||87,766.64|
||**Current Year**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
4,800.00
-
-
-
591.90
-
452.10
839.38
1,004.27
800.00
-
-
8,487.65
**2020 - 2021**||||4,550.00
18,266.41
13,070.00
981.62
378.00
**Funds**
**2019 - 2020**
**£**
1,000.00
24,001.00
1,458.58
843.50
1,396.00
3,935.21
**Prior Year**
**Total**
228.80
393.20
810.00|
||||||71,312.32|
**23 Income from Charitable Activities**
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**MAR THOMA CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE**
## **The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe**
## **Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2021**
## **24 Expenditure on charitable activities**
|Zonal Meet
Zonal Assembly
Pastoral Care
Sunday School
Youth Fellowship
Youth Conference
Sevikha Sangham
Edavaka Mission
Higher Education Scholarship|**Current Year**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
576.58
154.38
5,600.00
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,330.96|-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
-
-
**Current Year**
**Designated**|120.39
204.00
-
13,638.32
5,129.94
7,000.00
-
400.00
783.99
-
**Current Year**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**|120.39
204.00
154.38
400.00
783.99
5,600.00
**Total**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
5,129.94
7,000.00
19,969.28
576.58
**Current Year**|-
-
8,454.22
392.50
265.95
16,759.98
**£**
**2019 - 2020**
-
4,583.91
15,500.00
**Prior Year**
**Total**
**Funds**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||45,956.56|
## **25 Support costs for charitable activities**
|CTE Annual Subscription
CTBI Annual Subscription
CTE & CTBI Annual Conference
Printing
Postage and Carriage
Office Equipment
Bank Charges
Audit Fees
Website
Web Conferencing
Speaker TA/DA
Church Dedication
Episcopal Travel
Nithyachilavu
Good Friday Offertory
Raseesa
Uposhanavaram
Sabha - 13 Offertories|**Current Year**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
650.00
400.00
-
90.00
-
87.98
-
500.00
831.36
510.00
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,069.34|-
-
**£**
**Current Year**
**Designated**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
-
-
-
-|-
-
**Current Year**
**Restricted**
-
-
-
-
-
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
-
-
-
-
-
-|510.00
87.98
500.00
-
-
-
**£**
**Current Year**
-
**Total**
650.00
400.00
-
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
90.00
831.36
-
3,069.34
-
-
-
-
-|-
-
12.50
500.00
3,725.00
500.00
6,972.13
239.50
286.00
1,195.70
536.19
**£**
**Prior Year**
**Total**
650.00
400.00
450.00
**Funds**
**2019 - 2020**
639.74
-
2,925.63
155.75|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||19,188.14|
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## **MAR THOMA CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE**
**The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2021**
|**26 Zonal Meet**
Zonal Christmas
Zonal Convention
Passion Recital
Venue Hire
Marquee
Catering
Bishop & Speaker Travel
Printing & Stationery
Bishop Felicitation / Mementoes
Bishop Gifts (Kaimuthu)
Insurance
Altar / Staging Arrangements
**27 Youth Conference**
Venue
Speaker Travel
Speaker Gifts
Bishop Gifts (Kaimuthu)
Travel Arrangements (Mini Bus)
Printing & Stationery
Conference T Shirts
SMS Chase
Miscellaneous
Conference Resources
Total direct Spending
Total Charitable activity costs
Total Charity costs
Total Charitable expenditure
**Total Charitable Expenditure**|**Current Year**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
161.62
344.96
70.00
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
576.58
**Current Year**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
783.99
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
783.99
**Current Year**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2019 - 2020**
**£**
3,069.34
6,330.96
-
9,400.30|**Current Year**
**Designated**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
-
**Designated**
**Funds**
**Current Year**
-
**Current Year**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
**2019 - 2020**
-
-
-
**£**
-
-
-
**Designated**
**Funds**|**2020 - 2021**
**Current Year**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
**Restricted**
-
-
**Current Year**
-
13,638.32
-
-
-
**£**
-
**2019 - 2020**
-
**Funds**
13,638.32
**£**
**Current Year**
**Restricted**
**Funds**|-
783.99
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
783.99
**Current Year**
**Total**
**Funds**
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
-
-
-
161.62
344.96
70.00
**Total**
-
-
**Current Year**
3,069.34
19,969.28
-
-
-
**2020 - 2021**
**£**
**2019 - 2020**
576.58
**Funds**
23,038.62
-
**£**
**Current Year**
**Total**
**Funds**|750.00
**Prior Year**
**Total**
**Funds**
**2019 - 2020**
**£**
630.00
1,200.00
55.37
-
-
-
5,211.45
100.00
100.00
89.70
317.70|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||8,454.22|
||||||**Prior Year**
**Total**
**2019 - 2020**
**£**
**Funds**
12,958.70
100.00
1,200.00
500.00
642.00
229.60
807.36
30.00
82.32
210.00|
||||||16,759.98|
||||||19,188.14
45,956.56
**Funds**
**2017 - 2019**
**£**
**Prior Year**
**Total**|
||||||65,144.70|
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**MAR THOMA CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE**
# **The Council of the Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe (COMPE) Mar Thoma Church UK & Europe Zone**
## **List of Parishes / Vicar UK.**
**Very Rev. P.T. Thomas St Thomas MTC – Bristol & Cardiff MTC Congregation.**
**Rev. Binu John Varghese St Johns MTC- Hounsolw.**
**Rev. K.K. Kuruvilla St James MTC- London.**
**Rev. Saju Chacko Hermon MTC- Midlands.**
**Rev. Thomas Baby Tabore MTC Manchester & Hull MTC Congregation.**
**Rev. Abu Cherian**
**Carmel MTC- Liverpool & St Andrews MTC Edinburgh.**
**Rev. Jobi Koruth**
**St Peters MTC – East London & All Saints MTC-Peterborough.**
**Rev. Dr. P.G. George Sinai MTC- North London.**
**Rev. Sijo John Canterbury Mar Thoma Church- Canterbury.**
## **EUROPE**
**Rev. Varghese Koshy Nazareth MTC Dublin & Belfast MTC Congregation.**
**Rev. Johnson M John. Switzerland & Germany MTC Congregation.**