# MEKANE SEMAET ST. ARSEMA  ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX TEWAHEDO  CHURCH

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1178901
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** June 22, 2018
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1178901


## Contact

- **Address:** 722 HOLLOWAY ROAD, LONDON
- **Postcode:** N19 3NH
- **Phone:** 02034355485
- **Email:** starsemalondon@gmail.com



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH (THE ÔOBJECTSÖ) ARE:(1) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES AND REGULATIONS OF THE ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX TEWAHEDO CHURCH FOR THE BENEFIT OF ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX TEWAHEDO CHURCH FOLLOWERS IN THE UK AND THE REST OF THE WORLD, IN PARTICULAR BY PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING A PLACE OR PLACES OF PUBLIC WORSHIP FOR WORSHIP AND OFFICIATING OF SACRAMENTS AND FOR THE DUE PERFORMANCE OF RITES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRACTICE OF THE ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX TEWAHEDO CHURCH. (2) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD AS THE PARISH ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL MAY DECIDE FROM TIME TO TIME.

**Activities:** ADVANCEING THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES AND REGULATIONS OF THE ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX TEWAHEDO CHURCH FOR THE BENEFIT OF ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX TEWAHEDO CHURCH FOLLOWERS IN THE UK AND THE REST OF THE WORLD, IN PARTICULAR BY PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING A PLACE OR PLACES OF PUBLIC WORSHIP FOR WORSHIP AND OFFICIATING OF SACRAMENTS AND FOR PERFORMANCE.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Religious Activities
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Throughout London



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | £93794 | £54977 | — | — |
| April 30, 2024 | £20994 | £13738 | — | — |
| April 30, 2023 | £0 | £0 | — | — |
| April 30, 2022 | £0 | £0 | — | — |
| April 30, 2021 | £0 | £0 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Rev Belete Afessa** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 21, 2024
- HIYAW MEKURA — appointed Dec. 26, 2024
- Henock Addis — appointed Jan. 21, 2024
- Israel Behilu — appointed Jan. 21, 2024
- Meaza Shire Damtew — appointed Jan. 21, 2024
- Mikael Eyob — appointed Jan. 21, 2024
- Novel Alemu — appointed Jan. 21, 2024
- Rev Seleshe Hailu Gebrye — appointed Dec. 26, 2024