Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date 01/01/2020 Period end date 31/12/2020 Charity name: THEOTOKOS NORTHAMPTON ‘NIHIL SINE DEO’ Regitered Address: 17 MANNINGTON GARDENS, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 0XG Charity registration number: 1179396
Objectives and Activities: Religious Activities
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SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 To advance the Romanian Christian
the charity as set out in its Orthodox Faith in Northampton for the
governing document benefit of the public and in particular
but without limitation through the
holding of prayer meetings, lectures,
public celebration of religious festivals
producing and distributing literature to
enlighten others about Romanian
Christian Orthodox faith.
To build and maintain a Romanian
Orthodox Church and Community
Centre
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and Provision of a Romanian Orthodox
1.19
activities in relation to those Church and community centre in
purposes for the public Northampton.
benefit, in particular, the We try to enable ordinary people to live
activities, projects or out their faith as part of our parish
services identified in the community through:
accounts. Worship and prayer; learning about the
gospel; and developing their knowledge
and trust in Jesus
Public celebrations of religious events.
Provision of education, cultural and
social activities at the church and
community centre in Northampton.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 Organising religious services and
whether the trustees have community events for the local
had regard to the guidance Romanian Orthodox congregation and
issued by the Charity other local people including Eastern
Commission on public Europeans who share the same religion.
benefit
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Some of our Friends (a term which in this Report refers to members and attenders of our religious meetings was supported financially through our Weekly Committee, which responds swiftly and confidentially to individual need. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We would like to thank all the volunteers who work so hard to make our church the lovely and vibrant community it is. Is greatly appreciated all their effort. |
| Other | N/A |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Helping those in need is a demonstration of our faith. Our church is open to our community for private prayer and community prayer. Some members of our congregation are unable to attend church due to illness or infirmity. The pastoral team have visited all church members who have requested it, and taken communion where appropriate either at their homes or in hospital. Helping those in need is a demonstration of our faith. The Mission beyond the Romanian Orthodox Church has highlighted some interesting charities locally, nationally and internationally. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against | Para 1.41 | N/A |
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| objectives set |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The charity’s finances are overseen by
financial position at the end the Board of Trustees.
of the period The attached Statement of Financial
Activities is self-explanatory having
regards the simplicity of the
transactions during the year. The
Trustees confirm that the Accounts
comply with current statutory
requirements.
Unrestricted income for the year was
£1810. Total unrestricted costs were
£1521.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22
policy for holding reserves N/A
stating why they are held
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £0
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 N/A
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 The Trustee consider that there are no
uncertainties about the material uncertainties about the Trust’s
charity continuing as a going ability to continue as a going concern
concern
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | This charity raises funds from the public but does not work with professional fundraisers or commercial participators. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The Trustee have considered the major risk to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that procedures are in place to mitigate those risk. |
| Other | N/A |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Religious Activities | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | The THEOTOKOS NORTHAMPTON 'NIHIL SINE DEO' is a Corporate Body and a Registered Charity |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO – foundation Registered 31 July 2018 |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The trustees are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds are to be spent. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name THEOTOKOS NORTHAMPTON 'NIHIL SINE DEO'
Other name the charity uses No other names
Registered charity number 1179396
Charity’s principal address 17 Mannington Gardens
NORTHAMPTON
NN4 0XG
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Office (if Dates acted if not for Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name
any) whole year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 GELU CATALIN TANASIE
2 SEVASTIAN MISU TUDOR
3 STEFAN MUNTEANU
4 FLORIN-ARMAND IONASCU
5 VASILE GRECU
6 ARISTIDE ILIESCU
7 DUMITRU BURDUHOS
8 FLORIN SIMIONCA
9 SILVIU VIRGIL RUSU
10 VALERIU ROS
11 CONSTANTIN CATALIN OLTEANU
12 IONEL CRISTINEL NAIDA
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| Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved | Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved | Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved |
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| Director name | DATE OF APPROVAL | SIGNATURE |
| FLORIN SIMIONCA | 13/01/2022 | Florin S |
| FLORIN ARMAND IONASCU | 13/01/2022 | F A Ionascu |
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole
year
FLORIN SIMIONCA
FLORIN ARMAND IONASCU
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets COMPUTER held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this N/A falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own N/A assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Type of adviser Name Address
Adviser Daniela-Elena Unit B, Brindley Close, Rushden, NN10 6EN
Cumparatu
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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Florin Simionca Florin Armand Ionascu |
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Chair Secretary |
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| 13/01/2022 |
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THEOTOKOS NORTHAMPTON 'NIHIL SINE DEO' 11793696
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period 01/01/2020 31/12/2020
To
from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
1,810 - - 1,810 -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for
AR) [ 1,810 ] - - 1,810 -
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 1,810 - - 1,810 -
A3 Payments
Costs of charitable activities 1,521 - - 1,521 -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total [ 1,521 ] - - 1,521 -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 1,521 - - 1,521 -
Net of receipts/(payments) 289 - - 289 -
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - -
Cash funds this year end 289 - - 289 -
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Bank account Details Details Computer and other equipments Details F A Ionascu Signature F Simionca |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 289 - - - - - 289 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) 315 - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Florin Simionca Florin Armand Ionascu |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 13/01/2022 13/01/2020 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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