## **MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH** UK & EUROPE ZONE **CI** ## **THE COUNCIL OF THE MAR THOMA PARISHES IN EUROPE MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE** **Charity Registration Number: 1175503 11 Priory Gardens, Ashford, Surrey TW15 1NZ** **ANNUAL REPORT 1[ST] APRIL 2022 TO 31[ST] MARCH 2023** **ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 1[ST] APRIL 2022 TO 31[ST] MARCH 2023** **BUDGET 1[ST] APRIL 2023 TO 31[ST] MARCH 2024** **CI** **Most Revd Dr Theodosius Mar Thoma** Metropolitan **Rt Revd Dr Isaac Mar Philoxenos** Diocesan Episcopa **CI** **MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH** UK & EUROPE ZONE **Revd Binu J Varghese** Vice President **Revd Abu Cherian** Ecumenical Officer **Mr Noble J Mathew** Zonal Secretary **Mr Thomas Abraham Mr P M Mathew** Zonal Treasurer Public Relations Officer **Dr Jeena B Mathew** Council Member **Mr Kurian John** Council Member **CI** ## **VICARS CURRENTLY SERVING IN THE ZONE** **Revd Thomas Baby** **Revd Jobi Koruthu** **Revd Saju Chacko** **Revd Sanoj Babu Mathew** **Revd Binu J Varghese** **Revd Johnson M John** **Revd Abu Cherian** **Revd Thomas John** **Revd Varghese Koshy** **Revd K K Kuruvilla** **Revd Sijo John** **Revd Merin Mathew** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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# **The Council of the Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE** ## **Reference and Administration Information** Charity Name: The Council of the Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe Charity Registration Number: 1175503 Operational Address: 11 Priory Gardens, Ashford, Surrey, TW15 1NZ ## **ZONAL COUNCIL MEMBERS/TRUSTEES** Diocesan Bishop/President : **Rt Revd Dr Isaac Mar Philoxenos** Vice President : **Revd Binu J Varghese** Secretary : **Mr Noble J Mathew** Treasurer : **Mr Thomas Abraham** Ecumenical Officer : **Revd Abu Cherian** Public Relations Officer : **Mr P M Mathew** Council Members : **Dr Jeena B Mathew & Mr Kurian John** Internal Independent Examiners : **Mr Jaffey Chacko & Mr Anoop Cherian** Independent Examiner : **Ms 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 the 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 the Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe under the constitution of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church. ~~**ZONE** ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023~~ ~~7~~ **MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH** UK & EUROPE ZONE **----- Start of picture text -----**
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# **THE COUNCIL OF THE MAR THOMA PARISHES IN EUROPE UK & EUROPE ZONE** # **14[th] Annual Report for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2023** (5[th ] Annual Report, after its formation as Zone of the Mar Thoma Church - UK & Europe on 1[st] January 2018) _“O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.” - Psalms 95:1-3_ ## **1. Introduction** It is with immense gratitude to God Almighty we present the 5[th] annual report of the Mar Thoma Church UK – Europe Zone, charity incorporated (CIO), and in doing so, we chronicle our beginning, starting as a prayer fellowship 65 years ago and the formation of the Council of the Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe in 2010. We thank God for his abundant grace and mercy in enabling us to function as an independent Zone of the Mar Thoma Church in the Diocese of North America and Europe. After two tumultuous years with the effect of Covid 19 and associated restrictions, we were free to assemble for worship and organise events and activities in person, both at the parish and as a Zone. The global economy started 2022 with what appeared to be a new strength. Then came the Ukraine war, which has raised geopolitical tensions. This, in turn, have had a significant impact on the global economy. Resulting in a significant increase in the cost of commodities driving inflation. It is anticipated that the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic and the ongoing Ukraine conflict will be continued to be felt in the coming years. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch who reigned for 70 years, passed away peacefully on 8[th] September 2022. In the midst of uncertainties and challenges, we have witnessed God’s amazing grace as a worshipping community. All our parishes and congregations have witnessed a significant and steady increase in membership. The growth is driven by inward immigration due to skill shortages in the local population, mainly in health care. In recent years we are also seeing significant growth in the foreign student population from South Asia to UK and Europe. The Council of the Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe, continue to monitor the impact of the economic fallout from the various global and local events. As of now, we had minimal impact on our ability to function as a UK and Europe Zone of the Mar Thoma Church. The Council of the Mar the Thoma Parishes in Europe (COMPE) is a unique instrument of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church instituted for conducting effective administrative coordination of all Parishes and Congregations in UK and Europe Zone in the Diocese of North America and Europe. The following annual report is presented here as a fulfilment of Clause 4 of the rules of the COMPE. ## **2. Governance and Administration** ## **2.1 Diocesan Episcopa** Rt Revd Dr Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa continued to serve as our Diocesan Bishop and President of the Council of the Mar Thoma Parishes Europe. During the report year, His Grace has visited Zone four times. Presided over the Zonal activities as well as visited parishes and congregations, and provided pastoral care and episcopal oversight on all our spiritual needs and administrative matters. In addition, His Grace ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 **ZONE** 8 **CI** **MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH** UK & EUROPE ZONE blessed with his presence at all our important events in person and also through various digital platforms. The progress we have made in the Zonal set-up, in particular the successful completion of the Zonal Office and Bishop’s Residence, is a testament to Thirumeni’s unwavering commitment, visionary leadership and dedicated service to the Zone. We are grateful for the leadership, dedication, commitment and pastoral care of our Diocesan Episcopa. ## **2. 2 Trustees / Zonal Council Members** |Diocesan Bishop/President|:|Rt Revd Dr Isaac Mar Philoxenos| |---|---|---| |Vice President|:|Revd Binu J Varghese| |Secretary|:|Mr Noble J Mathew| |Treasurer|:|Mr Thomas Abraham| |Ecumenical Officer|:|Revd Abu Cherian| |Public Relations Officer|:|Mr P M Mathew| |Council Members|:|Dr Jeena B Mathew| |||Mr Kurian John| |**2.3 Financial Examiners**||| |Independent Examiners|:|Mr Jaffey Chacko| |||Mr Anoop Cherian| |External Auditor|:|Ms Jitender Kaur, Chartered Accountant| |||Faith House, Main Street Leicester, LE 2 2FS| ## **3. Annual General Body (Assembly) Meeting and Council Meetings** The Annual General Body meeting of the Council of the Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe (Zonal Assembly) was held on 25[th] June 2022, at St Johns Mar Thoma Church, 80/96 Cambridge Road, Hounslow, TW4 7BH, UK. The Annual Report for the Year 1[st] April 2021 to 31[st] March 2022 and the Annual Accounts with an income of £232,633.20 and expenditure of £77,049.85 was presented and passed. The Annual Budget for the Year 2022 - 2023, with an income of £661,739.13 and an expenditure of £216,050.00, was presented and passed. ## **3.1 Key Decisions at the Zonal Assembly** - a. Resolved to authorise the Zonal Council to obtain a bank loan and/or interest-free loan from members to fund the purchase of the property 149a Ashgrove Road, Ashford. - b. Resolved to appoint Ms Jitender Kaur, Fairfax Tax and Accounts, Faith House, Main Street, Little Stretton, Leicester, LE87 2BB, UK, as the external examiner for 2022 - 2023. - c. Resolved to authorise the Trustees of the Zonal Council to open and operate a bank account in the name of The Council of the Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe with National Westminster Bank PLC. - d. Resolved to authorise the Zonal Council to accept the offer and acquire the Priory Gardens approach road to Zonal freehold land and property at Ashford. - e. Decided that The Council of the Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe be the licence holder on behalf of parishes and congregations in UK as the sponsor for visas under the category of Minister of Religion. The Zonal Council has also been authorised to appoint a competent solicitor to support the immigration process. - f. Decided that all parishes and congregations register as a Charity Incorporated Organisation (CIO). ## **3.2 Zonal Council Meetings** The Zonal Council officially met 8 times during the report year. The Council meetings were chaired by the President and Diocesan Bishop Rt Revd Dr Isaac Mar Philoxenos, and in his absence, Revd Binu J Varghese, Vice President, chaired the meetings. The Zonal Council have taken timely decisions in executing the programmes and objectives set by the Zonal Assembly. ~~**ZONE** ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023~~ ~~9~~ **----- Start of picture text -----**
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**MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH** UK & EUROPE ZONE ## **4. Zonal Office and Bishop’s Residence** As per the decision of the Zonal Assembly to acquire a residential property to serve as the Zonal Office and Bishop’s Residence. A suitable property was identified at 149a Ashgrove Road, Ashford, Middlesex. The contract for the purchase of the land, together with the construction of a detached property with four bedrooms, one office room and four car parking spaces, was signed on February 2022. The foundation stone, which was blessed by the Rt Revd Dr Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa on 10[th] May 2021, was laid by Very Revd P T Thomas on 10[th] February 2022 after a short service of prayer and thanksgiving led by Very Revd P T Thomas and Revd Binu J Varghese. The building work has progressed at pace and achieved practical completion in early February 2023. The Zone has taken possession of the building under contract. The building was fully furnished in readiness for dedication and occupation. The newly constructed Zonal Office and Bishop’s Residence was dedicated to the glory of God on 4[th] March 2023. The service of dedication was led by His Grace, the Most Revd Dr Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan, in the presence of the Diocesan Bishop Rt Revd Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa, respected clergy of the Zone and representatives from parishes and congregations. It was a solemn occasion and answer to the prayers of the faithful over the years and the fulfilment of a dream to establish a Zonal set up to serve the current and future needs of the Mar Thoma diaspora in UK and Europe. Details of the building funds received, and expenses incurred are provided in the financial statement. It was only possible through the generosity of the members and their creative efforts in raising funds in support of the project. We acknowledge the efforts and contribution made by the clergy, parish and congregation office bearers in collecting and remitting the respective share of the monies from parishes to the Zonal Development Project Fund. In addition, to bridge the shortfall in project funding, “My Share for My Zone” collection drive was launched. This consists of £100 coupon with a door prize. We acknowledge the leadership of Revd Saju Chacko in leading this initiative, supported by Mr Bijo Kuruvilla and Adv Jacob P Abraham as co-convenors. We acknowledge and thank the building committee for a project well managed, delivered on time, on budget and to an exacting standard. We owe a debt of gratitude to the building committee convenor Mr P M Mathew, Revd Binu J Varghese Zonal Vice President, Mr Thomas Abraham, Zonal Treasurer and Adv Jacob P Abraham, building committee member. ## **5. Zonal Programs and Activities** At the beginning of the year, UK and Europe was still in the grip of the global pandemic. As the restriction in person gathering were lifted, Zone was able to successfully initiate and conduct in-person programs and events. These events and programs have made it possible for us to connect with our membership and offer spiritual and pastoral support. ## **5.1 Intercessory Prayer** The Zonal intercessory prayer, which was started in the midst of Covid 19, continued in 2022 with a revised schedule. As per the new schedule, Zonal intercessory prayers are held of the first Sunday of every month. The parishes were assigned in turn to lead the prayer session. The intercessory prayer sessions consists of praise, short meditation and prayer and were a timely source of comfort, strength and solace to all those who attend. Revd Binu J Varghese served as the coordinator for the Zonal intercessory prayer. ## **5.2 Zonal Sunday** Sunday, 25[th] September 2022, was observed as Zonal Sunday. It was a time of thanksgiving for sustaining us as a worshipping community and enabling us to function as a Zone. It was also a time to intercede in prayer for the various development needs of the Zone. A pulpit exchange was organised, and the visiting clergy briefed the parishes and congregation of the activities of the Zone and encouraged active participation and support for all Zonal initiatives. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 **ZONE** 10 **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **5.3 Mar Thoma Meet 2022** After an absence of nearly three years due to Covid 19, we were able to organise the Zonal Mar Thoma Meet. It was held on 1[st] October 2022 at Coton Centre, Tamworth, Staffordshire. The theme for the conference was “Hope in the Midst Perplexities”. Our Diocesan Bishop, Rt Revd Dr Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa, presided over the conference. Thirumeni delivered the presidential address and led the worship service. Revd Canon Prof Mark Chapman gave the keynote address. The message on the theme by Prof Chapman, based on biblical references in the context of post covid world, was both reassuring and faith-affirming. The afternoon session was led by the Zonal organisations, namely, Sunday School, Youth Fellowship, YouMat, Sevika Sangam and Edavaka Mission. Presentations by the Zonal Organisations through songs and skits were both entertaining and thought-provoking. The Zonal Choir led the praise and worship session. The clergy of the Zone and over 600 delegates representing the parishes and congregations participated in the one-day event. The conference was a great blessing to all who participated. It also served to connect and reconnect with friends and establish new friendships. Revd Jobi Koruthu served as the General Convenor. A committee led by Revd Jobi Koruthu have worked diligently in making the event a grand success. The following persons have supported as co-convenors Mr Kurian John, Mr Shiju Thomas, and Mr Saji John. Mr V S Varughese, Mr Shabu Varghese and Mr Jibu Cherian lead the various sub-committees. ## **5.4 Zonal Carol Service** The Zonal Carol Service was held on the 27[th] December, 2022. St James Mar Thoma Church, London graciously hosted the event. The Zonal Vice President, Revd Binu J Varghese, led the service. Revd Fr Nithin P Koshy, Vicar, St Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church, London was the chief guest and delivered the Christmas message. The carols were led by the Zonal Choir as well as choral presentations by the parish choirs. Over 300 people attended the event in person, and several families joined the service online. The service, the carols presented by the choirs, the readings and the message by the chief guest were a great source of inspiration and joy. Eight parish choirs, namely St Johns, Hounslow; St Peters, East London; Sinai, North London; Immanuel, Cardiff; Canterbury, Kent; Hermon, Midlands; Tabore, Manchester and St James, London, participated in the program. We acknowledge and thank Revd K K Kuruvilla, Vicar, office bearers, and members of St James Mar Thoma Church, London, for hosting the event and Mr Aji Chacko, Choir Leader, for coordinating the event. ## **5.5 The Zonal Office Dedication and Inaugural Meeting** Following the dedication of the Zonal Office and Bishop’s Residence on 4[th] March 2023, a public meeting was held to mark the establishment of the Zonal Office, to felicitate the XXII Mar Thoma Metropolitan and observe the 5[th] anniversary of the formation as an independent Zone in the Diocese of North America and Europe. Nearly 300 members representing parishes and congregations attended the meeting. It was a time to give thanks to God Almighty for guiding us as a Zone over the years and also thanking God for his manifold blessings, providing us the resources and leadership to construct the Zonal Office. The meeting was also an opportunity for us, as a Zone to felicitate His Grace Dr Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan on his installation as the XXII Mar Thoma. It was His Grace’s first visit to the UK - Europe Zone as the Metropolitan. The meeting was presided by the Rt Revd Dr Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa, Diocesan Bishop. Thirumeni, in his presidential address, appreciated and thanked the membership for their commitment to the Church and continued support for the development of the Zone. The Metropolitan, in his inaugural benedictory address, acknowledged the significant progress we have made as a Zone and highlighted the need to be a welcoming community, especially to the new migrants and the significant overseas student population. The meeting was attended by the local Member of Parliament, Mrs Seema Malhotra. In her speech, she reflected on the challenges of diaspora community faces, based on her personal experience. ~~ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023~~ ~~**ZONE**~~ ~~11~~ **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH** UK & EUROPE ZONE She appreciated the support provided by the local Mar Thoma community to the various local charity initiatives, and she offered her support as the local Member of Parliament. Dr Jeena B Mathew offered words of felicitation to the Metropolitan on behalf of the Zonal Council. Words of felicitation was also offered by Dr Zac Varghese and organisational representatives, Master Austin Alex Jo, on behalf of Sunday School, Miss Caroline Benoy, on behalf of Youth Fellowship, Mrs Gincy Alexander, on behalf of Sevika Sangam and Evg Sajeev Daniel, on behalf of Edavaka Mission. Mr P M Mathew presented a detailed building project report. Revd Abu Cherian delivered a farewell message to the returning achens and their families. Namely, Revd Binu J Varghese, Revd K K Kuruvilla, Revd Jobi Koruthu and Revd Saju Chacko on behalf of the Zone and the Zonal Council. The Zonal Choir led the singing sessions. Mr P M Mathew and Mr Kurian John took the lead in organising programmes and the arrangements. They were ably assisted by Adv Jacob P Abraham and Mr Anil Mathew as co-convenors. ## **5.6 ECHO** The Mar Thoma ECHO, published quarterly, is the official e-publication of the Mar Thoma Church UK-Europe 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. We acknowledge and thank the editorial board, Revd Binu J Varghese, Editorial Director, Mr Sherry Mathews, Chief Editor, and 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. ## **5.6.1 Souvenir** To commemorate the 5[th] anniversary of the formation of Mar Thoma Church UK-Europe Zone as an independent entity in the Diocese of North America and Europe, the establishment of the Zonal Office and Bishop’s Residence and also mark the first visit by the XXII Mar Thoma, the Most Reverend Dr Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan, it was decided to publish a souvenir. The soft launch of the souvenir took place at the inaugural meeting on 4[th] March 2023. We acknowledge and thank the souvenir committee headed by Revd K K Kuruvilla and supported by Mr Cyril John, Mr Sherry Mathews and Mrs Geena Ajay for their efforts in making it happen at this uncertain time when there is multiple demands on our time and resources. ## **5.7 Website** The Zonal website (www.marthomaukeu.com) is maintained with all relevant information of the Zonal structure, background and latest news and updates. It also provides information of the various supporting organisation at the Zonal level. The website is 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 for maintaining the website and keeping it up to date. ## **5.8 Charitable and Outreach Programs** The Zone continues to extend a helping hand to those most in need both in India, locally at the Parish level and as a Zone. ## **5.8.1 Ukraine Appeal** In response to humanitarian crises caused by the war in Ukraine, we as a community have responded to the international appeal for help and assistance. Zone has coordinated efforts to raise funds, and goods in kind were collected and distributed through local agencies. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 **ZONE** 12 **MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH** UK & EUROPE ZONE **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **5.8.2 Light to Life Project** We, as a Zone, have adopted the “Light to Life” project as part of our outreach program. The project was initiated by our Diocesan Episcopa, Rt Revd Dr Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa. The need for supporting less privileged children who were deprived of their basic necessities of food and education in the remote villages in different parts of India was identified. It was agreed at the Zonal level that we will aim to support 300 children from poor background and help in their holistic development. The Zone have signed a service agreement with Holistic Child Development India for the design of the program, implementation, monitoring and periodic reporting. Initial response from the membership have been very positive. Promoters have been appointed to solicit support for this worthwhile initiative at the parish level. ## **5.9 YOUMAT (Youth Ministry among Mar Thoma Students in UK & Europe)** Since its inception in 2021, YOUMAT, the campus ministry, an initiative of Mar Thoma Church UK -Europe Zone, continued its activities in 2022 - 2023. The initiative provides pastoral care and support to both local and overseas students and newly arrived young migrants. The region continues to witness a large influx of the student community into UK and Europe. Podcasts and social media campaigns were launched to maintain contact and media presence. Around 400 students have now registered with the program and regularly participate in the various activities and are supported during the year. YOUMAT volunteers coordinate activities with the help of local parish vicars and youth fellowship members. The individuals are contacted through phone and social media platforms to ensure their well-being and offer advice and guidance as required. Given the significant number of arrivals, one of the challenges that YOUMAT continue to face is the awareness of such an initiative in the Zone. We hope to address such concerns in the upcoming Year. Revd Jobi Koruthu continues to serve as the director of this program with a team of volunteers. The Zonal Council acknowledge the leadership and passion in driving the mission among the youths. The Zonal Council place on record our appreciation to Rev Jobi Koruth, the convenors and the volunteers. ## **6. Organisations** All the organisations 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. ## **6.1 Youth Fellowship** Zonal Youth Fellowship have had a successful year in engaging with youths across the Mar Thoma community in the UK and Europe through various programs and activities. Zonal Youth Fellowship activities for the financial year 2022-2023 include the following: **One-Day Youth Retreat:** In celebration of Youth Sunday, the Zonal One-Day Youth Retreat was held on Sunday, 15[th] October 2022, from 10 am to 3.30 pm at All Saints Mar Thoma Church, Peterborough. The retreat was led by Revd Jobi Koruthu. Our guest speaker was Revd Johnson M John, vicar of the Switzerland Mar Thoma Congregation. The theme of the event was “Youths: Inheritors of Faith.” **Triathlon:** The triathlon enabled youths from across the Zone to come together and to share their God-given talents in music, sports and IQ with each other. The event was coordinated by Mrs Steffy Rennie-Philip, and supported by the Zonal Youth Fellowship Committee. There were seven categories that youths could participate in singing, dancing, tug-of-war, relay, 5-a-side football, quiz and aptitude testing. **Tackling Addictions:** The ‘Tackling Addictions’ programme started this term aimed to solve the problem of modern addictions that we face in our day-to-day lives. This year, the program had two sessions, a talk for parents and a talk for youths. The first event for parents was held on 22[nd] October at 6 pm, and the second event was held for youths on 21[st ] January at 5 pm. Both sessions were well received with positive feedback from youths and parents. ~~ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023~~ ~~**ZONE**~~ ~~13~~ **----- Start of picture text -----**
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**MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH** UK & EUROPE ZONE The office bearers for the Zonal Youth Fellowship committee for this financial year were as follows: President: Revd Jobi Koruthu, Vice President: Miss Blessy Jacob (St. Thomas, Bristol), Secretary: Mr Reuben Mathew (Tabore, Manchester), Co-secretary: Mrs Steffy Rennie-Philip (Carmel, Liverpool), Trustee: Mr Steve Varghese (Nazareth, Republic of Ireland), North Centre Secretary: Mr Thomas K Thomas (Hermon, Midlands), North Centre Zonal Representative: Mr Ashwin Oommen (Switzerland Congregation), South Centre Secretary: Mr Renoy Kurien (St Thomas, Bristol). ## **6.2 Edavaka Mission** Edavaka Mission remained very active at the parish and Zonal level during the report year. They have led initiatives in providing much needed spiritual and pastoral support during these challenging times. Edavaka mission members have taken an active role in supporting various in-person and online events organised by the Zone. During the Yeldo Lent (25 Days Lent), we have arranged weekly Lenten Meditation programme, which was hosted by parishes. It was a spiritual retreat with leadership coming from the laymen and laywomen of the parishes in the Zone. The office bearers are as follows; President Revd Varghese Koshy, Vice President Mr Abraham Niravath, Secretary Evg Sajeev Daniel, and Treasurer Mr Saji John. ## **6.3 Sevika Sangam** Zonal Sevika Sangam remained active at the Zonal and parish level during the report year. The members were active participants in all Zonal programmes of the UK-Europe Zone of the Mar Thoma Church and also provided guidance and support to all branch Sevika Sangam units at the parish level. **Chain Prayer:** Zonal Sevika Sangam continues to conduct an online chain prayer fortnightly on Fridays, and this is considered as our strength and courage to face everyday challenges. **Sevika Sangam Day:** Sevika Sangam members observed Sevika Sangam Day on 11[th] September 2022 and took an active role, including lesson reading, assisting as lay leaders, Sermons, and leading the worship service and song specially assigned for the day during the church service. **Annual Conference:** Zonal Sevika Sangam conducted the 5[th] UK - Europe Zonal Conference on 17[th] September, hosted by Tabore Mar Thoma Church, Manchester. All churches wholeheartedly participated in the event, andover 220 members, including all the vicars from the UK - Europe Zone, attended the conference. The theme for this year was “Women Co-workers of God” and the message delivered by Revd Johnson M John. This was indeed a blessing for all those who attended in person, especially as the Covid pandemic restriction were lifted. On the day, a bible quiz based on the book of Judges was conducted. Revd Thomas Baby was the quiz master. Twelve churches participated and after tight context and the winner decided on a tiebreaker. Tabore - Manchester, Hermon - Midlands, and St Johns - Hounslow were 1[st] , 2[nd] and 3[rd] respectively. **Charity Support:** Sevika Sangam was able to support the following initiatives through generous support from the members. **Vishranthi Bhavan, Thiruvalla:** A dedicated organisation providing support and care to the retired sevinis who have selflessly worked and were the torchbearers of the Sevika Sangam activities in years gone by. **Dialysis Machine:** Collected a sum of £5935.88 for St Thomas Mission Hospital, Kattanam, for the purchase of the dialysis machine. The money is set aside as a restricted fund and will be transferred to the hospital in due course. **Deppi Pirivu:** All parishes from our Zone have supported the deppi pirivu to send funds to Central Sevika Sangam, Thiruvalla, in support of the children’s ministry. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 **ZONE** 14 **CI** **MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH** UK & EUROPE ZONE **Special Activities:** Zonal Sevika Sangam choir presented a special song at the Marthoma Meet on 1[st] October 2022 and participated in the Mar Thoma Suvishesha Sevika Sangam Christmas Carol celebration held on 17[th] December 2022 via Zoom platform. As Zonal Sevika Sangam, it was a great honour to be a part of the Zonal Office and Bishop’s Residence dedication and inaugural meeting. Zonal Sevika Sangam contributed an amount of £1500 towards this project. Revd K K Kuruvila served as President, Mrs Annamma John (Nazareth, Dublin) as Vice President, Mrs Gincy Alexander (Immanuel, Cardiff) as Secretary, Mrs Sherly Varghese (Carmel, Liverpool) as Treasurer, Mrs Annamma Chacko (Canterbury, Kent) as South Centre Joint Secretary, and Mrs Susamma Abraham George (Tabore, Manchester) as North Centre Joint Secretary. ## **6.4 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. Early 2022 saw most of the parishes moved to inperson Sunday Scholl sessions after conducting the sessions online for nearly two years. During the year total number of registered children reached just over 1,750, with approximately 400 teachers supporting the ministry. **Curriculum:** North America & Europe Diocesan Sunday School curriculum was used throughout the Zone for grade levels Nursery to 11&12 grade for the 2022-2023 academic year. ‘The Mar Thoma Church: Our Foundation and Vision’ was also used to teach Church history to our children for students who are in grade 5 and above. Zonal team took the responsibility for printing and distributing curriculum books and all other resource materials to all our parishes/ congregations. **Exam:** The Zonal exam was on Sunday, 3[rd] July 2022. The Zone prepared and distributed question papers and marking schemes for all classes to every parish/congregation. Each Sunday School took responsibility for conducting the exams and subsequent paper valuation and prize awards. **VBS Leaders Training:** The VBS leaders training was held on Saturday, 7[th] May 2022, hosted by Hermon MTC. Revd Abu Cherian led the training sessions based on the theme “Ambassadors for Christ”. 18 participants attended the session. For the year 2023, a VBS leaders’ training program was held on 18[th] March 2023 and hosted by Hermon, Midlands. Revd Saju Chacko led the sessions. The program included workshops and other activities based on the theme for this year’s VBS, “Root and Fruit.” Twenty-eight delegates representing parishes in the UK and Europe attended the event. **Teachers Training:** The annual teachers’ training day was held on 24[th] September 2022, hosted by Hermon MTC and led by Revd Sanoj Babu Mathew. Twenty-seven participants attended the training. An online teachers retreat was organised for teachers in Ireland region on 12[th] September 2022. Nazareth, Dublin hosted the event, and Revd Abu Cherian led the sessions. Forty-five teachers attended the event. **World Sunday School Day:** The World Sunday School was observed and organised by different Centres on 5[th] November 2022. In the North Centre, the event was held at Birkenhead School in Merseyside and hosted by Carmel, Liverpool. Revd Merin Mathew led the sessions, which was attended by 300 children and 75 teachers. In the South Centre, St James, London, hosted the event at Joe Richardson community centre in Essex, led by Fr Joseph Mathew SJ. Over 250 children and 100 teachers attended the program. **New Centre:** The General Body of the Zonal Sunday School met on 12[th] February 2023 and decided to form a new centre with the name East West Centre to address the need of the regions of the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Germany and Switzerland. We would like to thank the Zonal Sunday School team, consisting of Revd Saju Chacko as President, Mr Siju George as Zonal Secretary, Mr Moby Mathew as Zonal Coordinator, Sherine George as Mrs Zonal Treasurer, Mrs Jinu Varghese as North Centre Representative, and Mrs Jeny Joy as South Centre Representative. And also want to express their gratitude to the Head Teachers and Teachers of Sunday School at parishes and congregations. ~~ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023~~ ~~**ZONE**~~ ~~15~~ **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **6. Ecumenical Relationship** Mar Thoma Church UK and Europe Zone is a full member of Churches Together in England and Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. Revd Abu Cherian represented the Mar Thoma Church at the enabling group of the Churches Together in England. **WCC Assembly:** World Council of Churches 11[th] Assembly was held from 31[st] August to 8[th] September 2022 at Karlsruhe, Germany. The theme for the assembly was “Christ’s Love Moves the World to Reconciliation and Unity”. Mrs Steffy Rennie-Philip represented the Mar Thoma Church UK – Europe zone at the Assembly. A Holy Communion service was held on Sunday 4[th] September 2022 at the Karlsruhe, led by Our Metropolitan, His Grace Theodosius Mar Thoma, in the presence of our diocesan bishop Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa and Abraham Mar Paulose Episcopa. The clergy and lay delegates of Mar Thoma church to the 11th assembly as well as members of Mar Thoma Church from Germany, Switzerland and UK participated in the Holy communion service. The Service was organised by Revd Johnson M John and the leadership team of the German Mar Thoma Congregation. The Germany and Switzerland Mar Thoma Congregations hosted a lunch reception for all the participants. **Lambeth Visit:** On 8[th] March 2023, Our Metropolitan and our Diocesan Bishop met with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby and Revd Dr Jeremy Morris, Archbishop’s National advisor for Ecumenical affairs at Lambeth Palace. It was very pleasant and cordial meeting. The bishops exchanged greetings and discussed various issues and concerns affecting the church in various parts of the world and the current geopolitical tensions. Metropolitan invited the Archbishop to the Marmon Convention 2024 and the Archbishop have responded by saying that he very much welcome the opportunity. The Metropolitan and the Diocesan bishop were accompanied by Revd Binu J Varghese, Revd Sijo John and Mr Noble J Mathew. ## **8** . **News from Parishes and Congregations** With the lifting of restrictions on in-person gatherings due to Covid 19, all our parishes and congregations were able to start in-person worship services and other programmes. All the parishes and congregations are seeing a significant increase in membership and have taken steps to welcome and assist those new to the Zone. All Parishes and congregations have supported the Zonal activities and projects and engaged enthusiastically in the mission and ministry of the Church. There are now 20 worship groups in the Zone consisting of 13 parishes and 7 congregations. **Salem Mar Thoma Congregation, Southampton, UK:** Portsmouth and Southampton prayer group, which was part of St Johns, Hounslow, was elevated to the congregation status with the name Salem Mar Thoma Congregation, Southampton, with effect from 1[st] September 2022. To mark the occasion Holy Communion service and inaugural function was held on 10th September 2022. **Dublin South Mar Thoma Congregation, Republic of Ireland:** Dublin South prayer group, which was part of Nazareth Mar Thoma Church Dublin, was elevated to the status of congregation with effect from 1[st] August 2022 with the name Dublin South Mar Thoma Congregation. Inaugural Holy Communion was celebrated on 6[th] August 2022. ## **9. Clergy** During the report year 12 clergy of our Church were in active service in the Zone. We are grateful to Revd Binu J Varghese, Vicar, St Johns Mar Thoma Church, Hounslow and Salem Mar Thoma Congregation, Southampton, Revd K K Kuruvilla, Vicar, St James Mar Thoma Church, London, Revd Sanoj Babu Mathew, Vicar, St Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Bristol and Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Cardiff, Revd Thomas John, Vicar, Sinai Mar Thoma Church, North London, Revd Johnson M John, Vicar, Congregations in Germany and Switzerland, Revd Thomas Baby, Vicar, Tabore Mar Thoma Church, Manchester and Hull and Lincolnshire congregations, Revd Varghese Koshy, Vicar, Nazareth Mar Thoma Parish, Dublin, ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 **ZONE** 16 **CI** **MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH** UK & EUROPE ZONE Dublin South and Belfast Congregations, Revd Abu Cherian, Vicar, Carmel Mar Thoma Church Liverpool, Newcastle Congregation, Revd Saju Chacko, Vicar, Hermon Mar Thoma Church, Midlands. Revd Jobi Koruthu, Vicar, St Peters Mar Thoma Church, East London and All Saints Mar Thoma Church, Peterborough, Revd Sijo John, Vicar, Mar Thoma Church Canterbury, Kent and Revd Merin Mathew, Vicar, St Andrews Mar Thoma Church, Edinburgh. We acknowledge and thank the Achens and their families for their spiritual and pastoral care, dedicated service and leadership to the respective parishes, congregations and the Zone. Very Revd P T Thomas served as the Vice President of the Zone and Vicar of St Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Bristol from May 2020 to April 2022. Revd Dr P G George served as the ecumenical officer of the Zone and Vicar of Sinai Mar Thoma Church, North London from May 2019 to April 2022. We were fortunate to have the services of two very senior clergy of the Mar Thoma Church in the Zone. We acknowledge and thank both for their services to the Zone as well as their parishes. We also acknowledge and thank the services of the following clergy who will be completing their term of office and returning to India end of April 2023. Revd Binu J Varghese served as the vicar of St Johns Mar Thoma Church, Hounslow and Salem Mar Thoma Congregation, Southampton. In addition to his parish responsibility, achen served as the Zonal Vice President and Bishop’s secretary. Revd K K Kuruvilla served as the vicar of St James Mar Thoma Church, London. Achen was also the Zonal president of the Suvishesha Sevika Sangam and convenor of the souvenir committee published to commemorate the five year anniversary of our existence as an independent Zone and the completion of the construction of the Zonal Office and Bishop’s Residence. Revd Jobi Koruthu served as the vicar of St Peters Mar Thoma Church, East London and All Saints Mar Thoma Church, Peterborough. In addition, Revd Jobi Koruth was the Zonal President of the Youth Fellowship and Director of the YOUMAT outreach program among university students. Revd Saju Chacko served as the vicar of Hermon Mar Thoma Church Midlands as well as President of Zonal Sunday School. Achen also successfully led the fundraising campaign “My Share for My Zone” in support of the building project. We wish the achens and their families God’s choicest blessings and journey mercies as they return to India to take up their new assignments. ## **10. Tribute** Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away on 8[th] September 2022. The passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was a great loss to the people of United Kingdom, the Commonwealth of Nations and the world at large. A condolence meeting was held on 11[th ] September 2022 to thank God Her Majesty’s life of dedicated service, deep Christian faith, and witness. The UK-Europe Zone sent a condolence letter to His Majesty King Charles III. ## **11. Finance** Detailed financial statement, including income (£395,838.83) and expenditure (£72,147.73) and balance sheet, are given separately. We remember with gratitude all those who contributed financially 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. Acknowledgements and Congratulations** We, as a Church, are blessed with able leadership. The blessings, vision, guidance and support of our Metropolitan, Most Revd Dr Theodosius Mar Thoma and the Episcopal Synod enabled the Zone to grow as worshipping community. ~~ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023~~ ~~**ZONE**~~ ~~17~~ **----- Start of picture text -----**
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**MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH** UK & EUROPE ZONE Revd Dn Subin Mathew Parayil was ordained as Kasheesha of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church on 11[th] June 2022. Rt Revd Dr Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa led the ordination service held at Tabore Mar Thoma Church, Manchester. Revd Subin Mathew Parayil is the second person from UK - Europe Zone to enter the full-time ministry of the Mar Thoma Church. We offer our congratulations and pray that Revd Subin Mathew Parayail be filled with the Holy Spirit to be a good and faithful servant of the Lord. We express our gratitude to everyone who participated, supported, and encouraged us, including the Vicars, Zonal Assembly Members, Zonal Organisations’ Leaders, and members of Parishes and Congregations in the Zone. We appreciate your prayers and cooperation. Revd Binu J Varghese, in addition to his responsibilities as the Vicar of St Johns Mar Thoma Church, Hounslow and the Bishop’s Secretary, has led and coordinated Zonal activities and communications. We thank Revd Binu J Varghese and his 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 all for their support and contributions, who have helped us with the management of digital platforms and promotion of major programmes of the Zone. ## **13. Conclusion** In Jeremiah 29:11, we read, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”. When we look back, the words of prophet Jeremiah is very much true in our personal life and our church life. This should give us confidence to go forward, trusting in God and in God’s grace and mercy. We thank God for enabling us to worship the living God in person, free of restrictions, and organise programmes to strengthen our fellowship. We are grateful to God for providing us the vision to move forward with the project to establish a Zonal Office and Bishop’s Residence and for providing us the resources to complete the project and dedicate it for the glory of God. Significant increase in membership presents itself both challenges and opportunities for us at the parish and Zonal levels. It is our fervent hope that we will rise to the challenge and provide pastoral care and assistance to those who are new to the Zone. It is also important that we recognise the need to be true to the faith and practice of our Church and make it relevant and meaningful to the younger generation. What we are today are results of the prayers and efforts of our forefathers. The future will be the result of our efforts today. Therefore, let us work together to make the Church, the body of Christ, as vibrant and meaningful to the members and a blessing to those around us. For and on behalf of the Zonal Council. Sd/- ## **Noble J Mathew Secretary The Council of the Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe UK & Europe Zone** London 31[st] March 2023 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 **ZONE** 18 **----- Start of picture text -----**
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# **The Council of the Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe UK & EUROPE ZONE** ## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** **Year ending 31[st] March 2023** ## **Financial Review Statement** The trustees present their annual report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31[st] March 2023. 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 “1[st] April 2022 to 31[st] March 2023” 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** Post Covid-19 pandemic the charity has now resumed all its operations as undertaken pre covid. All services and gatherings are now being held face to face. Fundraising events and charitable activities have resumed to normal levels in 2022-23. The charity trustees reviewed the financial position and its cash flow based on current commitment and the trustees are fully satisfied that the cash generated is sufficient to enable the charity to support the activities for the next twelve months. The trustees are continuously monitoring the situation to ensure the charity responds to the challenges and to continue to support various activities. ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 **ZONE** 20 MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE Internal Examiners Report to the Trustees & Mernber5 of The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023 Charity no 11 5503 Set out on pages 24 to 36 Respective re5ponsibilitie5 of trustee5 and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. It Is our responslbillty to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Dlre¢tions glven by the Charity Commlsslon (under section 14515llbl ol the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to our attenti¢n Ba515 Of independent examinerf5 Statement. Our examination was carried out in accordance with 8eneral Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination include5 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 distlosurès in thè accounts. and seeking Èxplanations from the trustees toncerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required In an audit, and consequently no opinion 15 8iven a5 to whether the account5 present a 'true and falr, view and the report is limited to those matters set out In the statement below. Independent examiner'5 Statement In connectlon with our examlnatlon, no materlal matters have come to our attention whlch glves us caLJ5e to believe ihat in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept Sn a¢¢ordance with section 130 of the Charities Ad,. or the accounts did not accord with ihe accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities IAccounts and Reports) Re8ulation5 2008 other than anv requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered a5 part ol an independent examination. We have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention shovld ra n in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. oop CherSan St John5 Mar Thoma Church, 80- 96 Cambrid8e Road. HounslowTW4 78H Mrja ey Chacko 5t Thomas Mar Thoma Church 5tackpool Road, Southville, Bristol BS33 INW Dated. 22 May 2023 ZONE ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 21 **MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH** UK & EUROPE ZONE **----- Start of picture text -----**
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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 2022** 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; - c) 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. 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:- ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 **ZONE** 22 **MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH** UK & EUROPE ZONE **----- Start of picture text -----**
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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 ~~**ZONE** ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023~~ ~~23~~ MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE The Councll of The Mar Thoma Parlshes In Europe ICOMPEI Charity Registration No 1175503 ststement of Flnanclal Actlvltles for the ye8r ended 31st March 2023 ¢urr¢nty¢ar Unre5trfcted Funds 2022- 2023 Currnnt Y•ar De51gnated Funds 2D22- 2023 Current Year Re51rict•d Funds 2022- 2023 Current YearTotil Prèvlou8 Year Funds Total Funds 2022- 2023 2021 2022 Incoma & Endowrnents from.. Dwalions Charitable Activit￿5 39.015.00 75.642.59 110.294.18 285.544.65 85.828.72 146.804.48 209.902.06 Total Incorne 114.657.59 395.838.83 232,633.20 Expendltur chaii18bl8 Activit￿$ 37.981.54 72.147.73 77,049.85 Tot81 Expenditure 37.981.54 72.147.73 77,049.85 Nel Income forlhe year 76,676.05 247.015.OS 323,691.10 155,$83.35 Nel movemenlolfunds 76.676 05 247.015.05 323.691 10 155.583 35 Reconullialion of tunds To￿1 tunds broughlforward$ Nel Movemeniollunds Total tunds carried forward 147,172.92 76,676 05 223,848.97 5,652.08 355.045.32 247.015 05 602,060.37 507,870.32 323.691 10 352,286.97 155,583 35 507,870.32 5,652.08 Asepaffjle Slalemenl of Total Re¢ffjnlsed Gain$ and Losse$ is noirequired as ihi$ slalemenl indude all recognised gain$ and hisses. 18cbvilies d8nv& from C￿￿"nu1n9 Ope￿I10Th8. The nole5 att4ched on page5 30 to 36 form integral of ihe5e accoun15 24 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 ZONE MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE The Counc51 of The Mar Thoma Parlshes In Europe Statsmenl of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st March 2023 Analysis of prior year total funds Prlor Year Unreslrlctsd Fund$ Prlor Year 0￿19nated Fund$ Prforyear Prforyear RtslrlGted Fund8 Total Fund$ 2021-2022 2021-2022 2021-2022 2021-2022 Income & EndowfflentB from.. Don81ion8 Chari18ble Aditrib-gs 30.925.00 21.431.32 54,903 72 125,373.16 85,828,72 146,804.48 Totsl In¢om• 52.356.32 180,278.88 232,633.20 Exp•ndltur8 on.. Charllable Actlwb-&s 23.876.80 53,173.05 77,049.85 Totsl Exp•ndltur• 23.876.80 53,173.D5 77,049.85 N•t In¢om•lorth• y•ar 28,479.52 127,103.83 155,583,35 Ne¢ movernent In fundi 28.479.52 127,103. 155,583.35 R•conclllatlon of fundi:. Total funds brought forward Nel Movement of funds Totsl fundi c4rded lo￿ard 118.695.40 28.479.52 5.652.08 227,941,49 127,103.83 355,045.32 3S2,28e,97 155,583.35 147,172.92 5,652.08 507,870.32 All a¢tlvltl•s d•rlv• Irom ¢ontlnulng op¢rallons A sepaole State￿n101Tot8l Recognlsed Galns and Losses Is not ￿qUired as this statement Includes all recognlsed galns and losses,, The note& attached on pages 30 to 36forrn an Integral part of thesè accounts ZONE ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 25 MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe Statsmenl of Flnanelal A¢llvltles for the year ended 31st March 2023 R¢$our¢t$ applied In t￿Year¢￿ded 31$1 March 2023 towards ffxtd as$Èts for Charlly u$• 2022- 2023 2021 2022 Funds gen8ra18d In ihe y&ar Resources applied on funcb'onal fixed a55&15 N81 r&sourc8s 8vai18bl& io fund chari18bl8 activit￿$ 323,e91.10 155,583.35 323,891.10 155,583.35 No resouw*s h8ve b&8n applied on fixed 8888tsfor charity us&. Movèments In Revenuè and Capltsl funds for tho year ended 31st March 2023 R•v•nuo accumu14t8d fund Vnr•slrlct•d Fund$ 2022. 202J D8slgnatsd Funds 2022.2023 Re8lrlct•d Fund$ 2022. 2023 Totsl Fund$ 2Q22. 2023 Totsl Funds 2021 2022 Accurnulated funds brought fo￿ard Recognised gains and bs$8$ bef￿4 transfgrs Closlng Revenue funds 147,172.92 5,652.08 5.045.32 507,870.32 352,288.97 78,676.05 223,848,97 247,015.05 802.060.37 323,e91.10 831,56142 155,583.35 507,870,32 5.652.08 Re8trlct8d Revenu•fundi Total Funds 2022. 2023 Totsl Funds 2Q21 2022 355,045.32 602,060.37 227,941.49 355,045.32 8131st M8rch 2023 The puw forwhith Ih959fund5 Iunreslrictgd, D8￿gnaled & Resirictgdl hsve bBen des￿nated sre d8xribBd in Notg x loy of the accoun15 Sumrnary olFund& UnrèBtrlcted Funds 2022- 2023 Deslgnatsd Funds 2022.2023 Rèslrlctld Funds 2022. 2023 Total Funds 2fy22. 2023 Total Funds 2fy21 2012 Revenue Accurnulated Funds Revenue Funds Tot41 Funds 147,172.92 76,676.05 223,848.97 5,652.08 355,045.32 247.015.05 602.060.37 507.870.32 323.691.10 831.561.42 352,286.97 155.583 35 507.870.32 5,652.08 20 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 ZONE MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe Income and •xp8nditurgAccount forthe y8ar8nd•d 31st March 2023 2022- 2023 2021 2022 Income Income from op8rab.ons Grf18id donations r8C8ived 395,838.83 232,633.20 Gro$5 In¢om• In the y•ar be1or••x￿pt￿0nll Item8 395,838.83 232,633.20 Gros8 Incom• In tho ￿r ineludlng •xc8Ptlonal Items 395,838.83 232,633.20 Expondltur• Ch8rlt4ble exp8ndilure. excluding d8preciabM and 4morb58llon 72,147.73 77,049.85 TOL81 expgndilure in ye8r 72,147,73 71,049,85 Nel Incorn• b￿or* tsx In the flnènclal y￿r 323,691.10 155,583.35 N•1 In¢om• aft•rtax In th• flnan¢lJl y•ar 323,891.10 155,583,35 R81aln8d surplus forth• flnanclal year 323,691.10 155,583.35 ZONE ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 27 MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishgs in Europe Balance Sheet as al 31st March 2023 2022- 2023 2021 2022 Flxed Ass6t8 3fj3.691.72 14.024.99 203,568 22 Fumiluo & Fixtu Current As50t5 D8biors IDu8 from memb8rchurchesl Cash al bank and in hand Totsl ¢urmnl a$6•t$ 73,395.95 380,44B.76 453.844.71 58,703.44 245,598.66 304,302 10 Creditors.. amount falling d￿vIl1h1n on8 year Nel cu￿8nt A88•ts 1.561.42 507,870.32 Th• total n•tasi•ls of th* ¢harfty 831,561.42 507,870.32 Thè ￿LI1 neia$sei$ ollhe thailty are fund8d by the lund$ ol lh8 chailly. as follows.. Unr88trfcl8d Fund8 Unr8$ln¢led R8venue Funds 223,848.97 147,172.92 D•$lgnat¢d Fundi DeS￿natEd Rgv8nue Funds 5,652.08 5,652.08 R•8trlctad Fund$ Zonal Fund Zonal Development Fund Episcopal Travsl Higher Edu￿110￿ Sthola15hip S81ary Adju51m&nl Fund 115,940.00 361,440.89 9,975.33 49,240. 18,508.55 22,632.86 8,767.30 9,722.83 223. 7,609.61 87.520.00 167.648 53 11.635.28 37.060.00 13,375.00 18.448.16 4.985.62 9.103.08 223.00 5,N6.65 Sunday Scho Sgwkha Saroham Edavako Misswjn Youth 602,060.37 355.045.32 Totsl Charfty Fund& 831,581.42 507,870.32 The Truslees acknowledge the re5PDn5ibilib95for complying with the requirernents ol Charity legislation wilh r95PBCtlo accounting record5 and the preparab.on ol a¢tounts. The Charlty Is subject io Independent Examinabon underlhe tharity leglslallon Approved by the board of Iruslee5 on For and on B&half olTruste85 Sdl- Thomas Abraham T￿?$￿￿1 28 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 ZONE MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE Thg Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europg Cash Flow Statementlor the year ended 31st March 2023 2022. 2Q23 2021. 2Q22 Ca$h Flow from operaung acllvlts N8ICash protrid8d by op&r81ing activities as shown b8low 308,998.59 165.089.55 Cash Flow from inv•sling activities Proc68ds from sale ol prop&rty, ￿an1 and equipment Purthase of property, plant and equiptnenl -174,148.49 -203.568.22 N•t ¢a8h u$•d In Inv•$tln9 a¢tlvhl•$ -174,148.49 . 203.568,22 Ov•rnll ¢a$h provld•d by all I¢￿vItI+6 A+8 47 134,88010 aLLL7 CJ$h Mov•m•nl$ Change In cash and cash equlvalenis Irom acb-vllles In the year 6nded 31st March 2023 134,850.10 . 38,478.67 Cash and cash equiv818n15 al 1st April 2022 245,598.86 284.077.33 cash 81 bank 8nd in H8nd 380,448.76 245.598.66 Ro￿n¢l11atlon of n•1 In¢omo lo n¢¢¢a$h flowlrorn yratlng a￿1¥1119• N81 Inco￿ 48 Shown in Sl818ffl8nlol FiTh8nc￿l Acliwb'e5 323,691.10 155.583.35 Adjuslmènls for.. Decre£se in credito In¢reaselDeuea$e in Debtors 14,692 $1 - 9.506.20 Not Cash PM1d￿ by oporatlng a¢tlvRI¢$ 308,998 59 165.089.55 Analys18 of caBh and ¢8sh equlvalents 2022. 2023 2021 2022 Cash al Bank and in hand forlhe yearended 3151 Match 2023 380,448.76 245.598.86 Total cash and c8sh equivalents 380,448.76 245.598.66 ZONE ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 29 MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishe5 in Europe Notes lo the Accounts forthe year ended 3151 March 2023 1 Accounting Policie5 Policies relating to thepmdv¢tion olthe8ccounts Ba818 of preparation and 8c£oUn￿.ng £onv•ntion Th& a¢￿UnIS have b88n pr8P8r8d on th8 accruals ba￿s. und8rlh8 historical eosl cMv&nlion, and in a￿￿anC&W1ih th8 Financial R8POrting Slandard 102 (effective January 20151 and The FRS 102 Slalemenl ol Recommetbded Accounting Pradice 2015,, (The SORP 20151, and in ac¢ordan¢& wilh all appli¢8ble law In the ¢hanlW$iunsdi¢bon ol regislralion. ex¢gpl that th$ ¢harily has prep8￿￿ th8 finantial $lalem8nts In 8ceordance with the FRS 102 SOP 2015 in preference lo ihe prev￿uS SORP. The SORP 2M5. which has been withdrawn, noNYilhslanding th& fa¢iihal the extant stslutory ￿gUlatiOns. the Chanlies (A￿unts and Reports) Regulabws 2W8 ￿le1 6xpll¢iUy lo the SORP 2W5. This has b8en dor￿10 8tt0rd with cu￿9n1 b8sI pr8cts'c8. Rlsks and futurè 88sumpllons Th9$8 a¢counis have b8gn p￿pared on a concem basis whlch assume$ the charily have ability lo ￿n11n￿9 ils Operat￿n$ as a going concern. Pollchs relatlng to cat•gorles of Incorne and Income recognltlon N8lure of Incomg Don81ion5, Gift5. Subscription. Memb8rship f88s All incoffle 15 accounted lorgro55. before dgducb'ry 8ny related f8&soreosls. Memb•r5hlp Subscrfptlon5 Th& incom8 and 8ny associa18d GIft￿d or olherlax r8lund from 8 m&mber3hip subscription r8cgived by the ch8rily in lh& n8ture of a gifl,18 att￿Unted loron lh6 same bos1$ 0$ a donabon Poll¢les ¥•l•tlng ttsexpendltur8 ongood$ •nds•rvle•s provld•d lo th•ehirfty. Recognlllon of Ilabllltles and exp•ndIt￿rO mor8 lik81y than nol that 8 Iransl8rol 8conomic b8nefi15 will b8 required in s8lllem8nl, and when th8 8rnounl of the Obligat￿ can be rnea5ur8d Liabilities arising from (uluie funding commllments and ￿n$t￿￿1ve obligations, Induding performance related grants. Whe￿ ihe b-ming 01 the 8mounl ollhe lulurn &xpendilur8 required io s&lU& th8 obligabm ai& unceriain, giv& rise lo a provision in th8 8¢￿UnIs, which 15 r￿lewed 81 thè a¢¢ounling ysarend. Thè provision is incioased10 iofle¢l any increases in liabilities, and is de¢oased by th8 ulilisabon ol any provision within th8 period, and r8vers8d Ilany prowsion Is no longer required. These mo¥8menls 8r8 charged or cr8diied lo lh& r&specli¥8 funds and Idiwb'&S lo which lh& provision relal&S. Volun¢e•rn In accordance with th8 SORP, 8nd in recognition ollhe difficul￿.&5 in p1s￿ng 8 rnon8tary v81ue on th&conthbulion from volunl88rs. the ¢onlribulion of volunteers Is not included 4vilhin the inwKe ollhe tharity. Polichy$ relating to a$$et$, liabilitie$ ind provi$ion$ and other rnatters. Tangible fixod aS￿ts The chatity has made an inveslemenl towards a Zonal offic? Building which is J wotk in progress. Debtors DebLors are measured al their re￿ver8bl8 amounis at balance sheet date. Credltors and provlslons Th&re were no creditors 30 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 ZONE MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europg Notes to the Accounts forthe year ended 31st March 2023 2 Liabilty lo laxalion a r8gisl&r8d charity, ihe organisab-on Is 8xempl from Income and corporation lax lo th8 8x18nllhal Ils Inwm& and gains ar& applied iowards the tharltablè objécts Df thÈ ¢hÈnlyÈnd for no othèr purwse. Value Added Tax Is noi re¢overabl4 by the tharlly. and is Ih4ofore included In the relevant cosls in the Slalemenl of Finanual Actiwbes. 3 Wlndlng up ordis501utlon of tho charfty Iluwn winding up Dr dissolub-on ol th& chariiy thère r8m8in any 8s$81s, aft8r th8 sabslacbon 01811 d8bis and Iiabilili8s, th8 ass8ts f8pf&s8ni8d by the a¢¢umulalsd fund shall bs Iransfetred ￿ somo olher¢harilabl& ￿dY 01 b￿18$ having similar objects to th8 Ghaniy. 4 Ngt surplu5 befor• tax In th•flnanclal year 2022. 2Q23 2021 2022 The n&1 sU￿lUS b&for818x in the financial y881 is ststed afterthargiro.. D&preciglion of owned fixed ass&ls 5 Staff costs •nd 4molum•nl$ 2022. 2Q23 2021 2022 Number5 of full tlm• employees orfull tlm• equlvalanl8 The average number of total staff employ8d in the yearwa5 No employees ￿¢￿1Ved emolurnenl$ lexcludlng pgn$K)n ￿$1$) In exc&$$ of £80,000 per8nnum. 6 R•mun¢r•llon ind wym•nt8 to TN8t¢•8 ind porsonl ¢onn¢¢t•d wlth th•m N&ilher the Irusleas nor any persons connecied with them hav8 r8ceiv8d any remun8r4llon from the ch8rlty or 8ny re1818d enbly, 8iiher in the cuiTrnl or prloryear. 7 Tinplbl• flx•d 118•ts Zon•l Offi¢• Fumttur•, Ftttlng• & Equlpm•nt Totsl The tharlly has mad& 8n inv&s18menl In Zon81 Offic& BUI￿l￿g which is 8 work In pro9￿$$ Cost as ai 1slApnl 2022 Addition3 203,568.22 160,123.50 203,%8.22 174,148.49 14,024.99 As al 3151 M&rch 2023 363,691.72 14,024.99 377.716.71 8 Dèblo 2022- 2023 2021 2022 Debtors (Due from rnemberchurchesl (Jher Debtors 73,395.95 58.703.44 73,395.95 58.703 44 9 Credhor8'. amounts falllng du??￿thIn on• year 2022- 2D23 2021 2022 Awuèl (Khercredilors ZONE ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 31 MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe Notes to the Accounts forthe year ended 31st March 2023 10 Income and Exp8ndlture account summary 2022. 2023 2021. 2122 507.870.32 323.691.10 352,286 97 155,583.35 Surplus after tsx forlhe year 831,561.42 507,870.32 11 Partl¢ul4r8 of how p1￿cularfvnd1 ar• r•pr•$•nt4d by a$$•t$ and Il•blllll•$ Ao al 315t M4rch 2023 Unreslricted Funds Designated Funds R85kncled Funds To￿1 Fund5 Fixed Assel CU￿nI As$61s 377.716.71 224.343.66 377,716,71 453,844.71 223,848.97 5.652.08 223,848 97 5,852.08 602,060.37 831.561.42 4131it Mar¢h 2022 Vnre$tricted Funds De$ign81ed Funds Re$th¢led Funds TOL81 Funds Fixed Asse cul￿nI Ass&ls 203.568 22 203,568,22 304,302.10 147,172,92 5.652,08 147.172.92 5,652.06 355.045 32 507,870.32 12 Chang¢ In lotsl fund$ ov•rth• y*81 Fund• brought forw•rd Irom Mo¥•m•nt In Fund• In Tr4n*f•r4 b•tw••n lund• In Fund• ¢4rrf•d lorw•riJ lo 2Q21- 2022 2022- 2023 2022- 2023 2022- 2023 Unre$trf¢ted, de$lgnal*d and r•$trf¢tsd fund$ Unre5trfr¢ed fundi Deslgnatsd fund5 Restrlcted funds TOL31 Charity lunds 147,172.92 5,652.08 355,045.32 507,B70.32 76.676.05 223,848.97 5,652.08 602,060.37 B31,561.42 247.015.05 323.691.10 32 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 ZONE MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe Motss to th• A¢¢ounts forthe year onded 31st Mar¢h 2023 13 Analy$l$ of movemént of fund8 OtherGaln$ and Los58S Movement In lunds Incom• Expenditure 2022- 2023 2022- 2023 2022- 202J 2122- 2023 Unroslrlcted, d•slgnat8d and restrlctsd funds Unreslrl¢ted fvnds 0&5ignalfrd funds Restricted frjnds Zonal Fund Zonal Dev&lopmeni Fund Epigcop81 Tr8vel High&r EdUcat￿n Scholar$hip Salary Adiuslmeni Fund Charily Acliwbgs Sunday School Sevikha San9h8m Voluntary Evang61i$iAssocrdllon Youth 114.657.59 37.981.54 76.676.05 28,42Q.00 193,792.36 7,105.00 18,180.00 3,750,00 10,109.70 14,714.00 1,071.48 28.420.00 193.792.36 1.659.95 12,180.00 3.133,55 4.184.70 3.781.68 619,75 8.764.95 6.0￿.00 616,45 5.925.00 10.932.32 451,73 4,038.70 395,B38.83 1.475.74 72.147.73 2.562.96 323.691.10 14 The purp0585 for which ihe funds Unrtslrlct•d, d•SIgnat￿ ind r•itrl¢t•d fundi Thesefunds are held forlhe me61ing the oblecb"vesolihe charity, and lo provld6 re$eNe$ fry lulure 8diwtigs, and, subject lo ¢harily1goi$lalion, arg freg from all rgs1ricl￿S on iheir use. Unieslil¢ted lund$ Dwgnated funds The5& lunds are unrestricted fund88amark8d lor4 palbcular purpose. 15 Sunday School Funds The58 8re design818d IIK m88tino th8 Centr& Sund8y School Expenses 16 Youth Fellowship Funds Th85& 8re de5ign818d m88b.ng th8 C8nrt8 Youth F&lbwship Exp&ns85 17 Edavaka Mission Funds Thes& &re design&led for mBgb'ng the Cgnlre Edavak& Mission Expenses 1B Sevikha Sangham Funds Thesè are designated for meeb-ng the Cenlio s￿Ikha Sangham Expènses The58 lunds w8r8 cdl8Cted on th& ol th8 Di8mond Jubilee olThe Mar Thoma Church in UK. The funds are lo be used only towards purchase ol Land or Pnperty lor ihe purp088 01 Zonal offi¢9 Bu4￿1ng or Centre Building orzonal Bi5hop5 re5idencg. 19 Diamond Jubilee Souvenir 20 High&r EdUCa￿n Scholarship Funds C￿tributed lowardssupwrting highersludi&sof an ordained M8rThoma Clergy. 21 Zonal Devèlopmerf Fund Izonal Fund The funds are lo used ontytowards purchasè, repayments of mOrtgagen￿n$. mainlenance and upkeep of Land or Prowty lor the purpos& of Zon81 Office Building or Centrg Building or Zon81 Bishop5 r95idence. ZONE ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 33 MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishes in Europe Notss to tha Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2023 22 Donation & Léga¢los Current Yaar Unrestricted Fund$ 2022-2023 Currènt Year Designated Fund$ 2022-2023 Curr6ntY8ar Re5trict8d Fund$ 2122-2023 Current Year Total Funtl$ PrlorY6ar Total Fund$ 2021- 2022 2022-2023 ontrlbutlon from PAèmb¢r Ghur¢hos Annual Zonal Contrfbullon 13,850.00 13.850.00 28.420.00 7.105.00 21,315.00 12.180.00 3.750.00 3,850.00 90.470.00 14.714.00 4.038.70 10,830. 21,660 5,415. 16,345. 10,730. 2,875 3,750.00 71,605.00 9,128. 3,065 00 2,030.72 85,828.72 Zonal Fund Episcopal Trav Zonal Sund8y Coll8clion Off8rt0ry Higher Educ4lion Scholarship Salary Adjuslmgnl Fund Comp8 F&8S Total Annu81 Zonal Contrfbutlon Sunday Scho YDulh Fellow$hip Sgwkh8 S8￿h8￿ 28.420.00 7.105.00 21,315.00 12.180.00 3.750.00 3,850.00 39,015.00 51.455.00 14.714.00 4.038,70 1.071.48 71.279.18 39,015.00 110.294.18 23 Intomg from CharftibhA¢llvlU•i Cuvr•nt Y••r Unr8itrfcled Fund$ 2Q22.2023 Curr•nl Y••i Deslgnatsd Funds 2022.2023 ¢urr•ntY••r Reitdcted Funds 2022.2023 Curr•nt Y••r Total Fundi 2022.2023 PrlorY•ii Total Fundi 2021. 2022 Prlmary Purpo 400,00 400.00 193,792.38 49,￿8.32 4.NO.00 750.00 150.00 1,NO.00 14.262.02 740.00 4,800 68,840.00 Zonal D8velopm8nl Fund Gift Coupon 193,792.36 49,098.32 4,000.00 750.00 150.00 1,000.00 14,262.02 74Q.00 Maramon Conv8nlK Llcence Fees Mar Thoma Meet Zonal Assembly 35,023.16 15,440. 2,000. Rev Anup MalhewAd 8.715.35 1.394.35 6.0￿.00 8.715.35 1,394.35 8.￿0.00 225.00 839.63 2,932.62 1,245.00 Earthquake Ald Higher EdurAlion Scholalship 4,070. 300. 2,803 03 1,881.72 6,555.57 2,487 586. 225.00 839 63 2,932.62 1,245. Ra5eesa Uposhan8var8m Special OffeMories1131 Sevikha Sangharn- Satha PÈnsHJn Fund Provid8nl Fund $8bh8 ConlribulMs 557.60 1,460. 14£,804 08 75,642 59 209.902 06 285.544.65 34 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 ZONE MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE The Council of The Mar Thoma Pari$hg5 in Europe Notss to tha Accounts for th8 yaar an(lèd 31st March 2023 24 Expèndltur8 on charttable a¢￿VItI cU￿ent Yéar Unrestrfcled Fund$ Currènt Year Curmnl Year Currant Year Prlor Y•or De$l9nated Fund5 Restrl¢ted Fund5 Ttstsi Funds Totsi Funds 2Q22-2023 2022-2023 2022-2023 2022-2023 2021- 2022 Zonal Mè81 Zonal Chn$bna$ Pastoral Ca Sunday Scho 9,412.44 250 00 1,200.00 9,412.44 250.00 1,200.00 10,932.32 1,475.74 3,600. 7,578.55 288.41 10,932.32 1,475.74 Youth Conl8rence Sgvikh8 s8￿haM Edavaka Mlssv Llghl to Lrfe Higher Educ4lion Scholarship 451.73 451,73 250. 5,925. 6,000. 24,784.79 5,925.00 6,000.00 35,647.23 34,415. 6,000. 52,131.96 10,862.44 25 Support ¢oiti for ¢harftsbl• a¢t1vI￿¢$ ¢urr•nt Y•4r Unr¢$trf¢l•d Funds Curmnl Y•ar Dè8lgnat•d Fund Curmnl Y•ar R•slrlct•d Fund¥ Cumnt Y•ar Total Funds Prlor Y•ar Totil Funds 2022.2023 2022.2023 2022.2023 2022.2023 2021. 2022 CTE Annuol Subsuiplb CTBI knnuèl Subscripb'on CTE & CTBI Annual Conf8r8nce 650,00 800.00 203.10 829.86 1,582.00 800,00 203.10 469.45 829.86 1,582.00 M8ramon ConvenlKm Spgakgr Bank Char9&S Audrt Fees Zon41 A559rnbly Zonal Offic8 Dedic81ion Zonal Office Furnishing Adminlslralive Exwnsg Web Conferen¢in9 Bishop Kaimulhu Episcopal Trav 600.00 eoo.00 600. 14,847.83 2,786.32 163.00 143.88 500.00 14,847.63 2,786.32 183.00 143 88 500.00 8,764. 3,483.16 616.45 ?99.90 250. 4,641. 17,756.65 8,764.95 3,483.16 Salary Adjustsnenl Fund Sabha- Provident Fund$ 616.45 850.80 24,917.89 9,381.40 36,500.50 ZONE ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 35 MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE The Council of The Mar Thoma Parishès in Europe Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2023 26 Zonal Offlce Dedicatlon ExpEn$e Current Year Vnroslrictsd Funds 2022.2023 Current Year Designated Funds 2022.2023 Cu￿8ntY￿r R88trict8d Funds 2022.2023 CuTh•nt Year Totsl Funds 2022.2023 Venue Hire Marquee C8lering Bishop Travel 8lshop F$li¢ltslion & PrWnbt￿n Livè Video & Ev8ni Photography 1,785.00 450.00 2,044.94 2,695.00 862.31 1,100.00 1,870.00 1,750.00 546.54 92.20 1.785.00 450.00 2,044.94 2,695.00 882.31 1,870.00 1,750.00 546.54 92.20 Bishop Gifts IKaimuihul Zonal Office P18qu& & M&m8nio Insurance Staging ￿(a￿eM&nI$ Othèr Arrang&meni$ 499.68 14,847.83 499.68 14,847.63 27 Zonal Meet Curr•nl Y•8r vnr061rl¢t•d Fundi 2022.2023 Curr*nl Yoar D•81gn8tod Fundi 2Q22.2023 Currnnt Yg•r R•$trfet•d Fundi 2022.2023 Curr•nt Yur Totsl Fundi 2022.2023 Venue Hirg Marquee Ca*ring Bishop Kaimulhu Speaker Gift vid￿ & Ev8nl Pholr4raphy Staging Arrangements a$le Disrosal 1,150.00 6,499.84 600.00 400.00 250.00 292.80 220.00 9,412.44 6.499.64 600.00 400.00 250.00 292.80 220.00 9,412.44 Totsl Ch4dtable Expendllurè ¢urrentYear Unr¢$trf¢led Fund$ Curr•nt Yeai D•signat•d Fund5 Current Year R&stridid Fund5 Current Year Total Funds PrI￿year Total Funds 2022-2023 2022-2023 2022-2023 2022-2023 2021 21J22 Totsl lired Spendlng Total Chèritable acb-vity costs Total Charity costs Total Ch8ritable eX￿ndItUre 9,381.40 24,784.79 3fj,500 35,647.23 24.917.89 52.131.96 10,862.44 37,981.54 34,166.19 72,147.73 77,D49.85 30 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 ZONE MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE c> o c> 88888-8888 888 W w 8888888888-88 %R8 8888888888888 888 IigigÈiggiggg ggÈ ry ty ry 111,2 11115115111,11 o to o Iiliil 11114Sisils1111 J C> 4 ¢Q * ZONE ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 37 MALANKARA MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH UK & EUROPE ZONE oooooo￿￿O￿O00￿￿ 4 CD 8%8888%8 8888 88888888 ¢A ¢A