2025-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date 01/01/2025 Period end date 31/12/2025

Charity name: THEOTOKOS NORTHAMPTON ‘NIHIL SINE DEO’

Regitered Address: ST MICHAELS & ALL ANGELS, PERRY STREET/ST MICHAELS MOUNT, NORTHAMTON, NN1 4HL

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 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
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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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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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Achievements and Performance	Achievements and Performance	Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
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.

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Achievements against objectives set.	Para 1.41	N/A

Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	N/A
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
£17184. Restricted income was
£75153.Total unrestricted costs were
£728.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22
policy for holding reserves N/A
stating why they are held
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £98124
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 considers 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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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.
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

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Description of charity’s Religious Activities
trusts:
Type of governing document Para 1.25 The THEOTOKOS NORTHAMPTON
(trust deed, royal charter) 'NIHIL SINE DEO' is a Corporate Body
and a Registered Charity
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO – foundation Registered 31 July
constituted? 2018
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 The trustees are responsible for making
including details of any decisions on all matters of general
constitutional provisions concern and importance to the parish
e.g., election to post or including deciding on how the funds are
name of any person or body to be spent.
entitled to appoint one or
more trustees
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Policies and procedures N/A
adopted for the induction Para 1.51
and training of trustees.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider Para 1.51 N/A
network with which the
charity works.
Relationship with any Para 1.51 N/A
related parties
Other N/A
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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 St Michaels & All Angels
Perry Street/St Michaels Mount
Northampton
NN1 4HL
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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 FLORIN SIMIONCA
2 SILVIU-VIRGIL RUSU
3 TOADER CHIRITOI
4 VALENTIN MACESANU
5 VASILE GRECU
6 ARISTIDE ILIESCU
7 IONEL CRISTINEL NAIDA
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– 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 17/06/2026 Florin Simionca
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole
year
Silviu-Virgil Rusu 17/06/2026 Silviu-Virgil Rusu
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others.

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity. Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how N/A these 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

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

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Type of adviser Name Address
Adviser
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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

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Silviu-Virgil Rusu Full name(s) Florin Simionca Position (eg Secretary, Chair Secretary Chair, etc) Date 17/06/2026

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THEOTOKOS NORTHAMPTON 'NIHIL SINE DEO' 11793696
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period 01/01/2025 31/12/2025
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
17,184 75,153 - 92,337 4,508
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Sub total (Gross income for
17,184 75,153 - 92,337 4,508
AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Total receipts 17,184 75,153 - 92,337 4,508
A3 Payments
Costs of charitable activities 727 - 727 4,750
Consultancy fees - - - -
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Sub total [ - ] 727 - 727 4,750
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments - 727 - 727 4,750
Net of receipts/(payments) 17,184 74,426 - 91,610 - 242
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 6,514 - - 6,514 -
Cash funds this year end 23,698 74,426 - 98,124 - 242
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

22/06/2026

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets	S V Rusu Signature F Simionca Details Details Bank account Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 23,698 74,426 - - - - 23,698 74,426 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name FLORIN SIMIONCA SILVIU-VIRGIL RUSU	Endowment funds to nearest £ - - -
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			Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 17/06/2026 17/06/2026

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

22/06/2026

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES I Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A lridependenl Examiner's Report Report to the trustsesl members of THEOTOKOS NORTHAMPTON 'NIHIL SINE DEO, On accounts for the year ended 31.12.2025 Charity no 11793696 Set oul on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trusv,) for the year ended 3111212025. Responsibilities and As ihe charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act.), I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under sectson 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying oul my examination, I have tollowed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151(bl of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination whieh givp.q me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in aecordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting iecords Independent examiner's statement I have no conceins and liave Lviiie aLrubs iiu other matters In connecilon with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: 17.06.2026 Name: Diana Monica Coinea Relevanl professional qualification(s) or body (if any): FMAAT Accountant Address: 256 Martin Way Morden, Surrey SM4 4AW IER October 2018

ection B Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance foi examiners). Glve here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018