2024-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED CFLARITY NUMBER: 1182376 Re rt of the Trustees and Unaudit8d Fin tem nts for the Year Ended 31 March 2D24 StGr orio In n Orthodox Church Peterboro Johns Accountsncy Limited 4 Northville Road Bristd BS7 ORG

Contents for the Flnanelal Statemonts For tho Yoar Ended 31 March 2024 Trustees Report 1-3 Ind8p8nd8nl Ex8minorf8 Roport Sialemenl of flnanrial A¢tiviUo$ Bal8nc8 Shoel Notes to the FlnarKI81 Stal8ment8 Deiailed Statement ol Flnandal AcUvlti98 Johns Accountancy Limtted 4 Northwille Road 8ri5tol BS7 ORG

St Gre orios Indian Orthodox Church Peterborou rt of the Trustees For the Year Ended 31 March 2024 The trustees present their r8POrt with lh8 financAal statements d th& charityfor the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have ad¢wled the provisKsns of Accounting and R8Ptsrting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommen(led Praclieé applieabla to charities preparing their accounls in a￿OrdanCe with the FinancHI Rewting Standard appI￿ab￿ in the UK and RepublK of Irèland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20151. OBJECTIVES AND ACTivmES ObJectivos and Alm8". Objectiv6 of the Church 18 to promote the Indkin ortt￿loX Christian fatth. Th8 trust888 hav& consrdered a charity¢omml$sion'6 guidance on public beneff( induding the guidance 'public benefit running charity IPB21'. slgnlfi￿nt ActIvItl￿. l. Wor8hip & Pastoral Care Worship and pastoral care fom the comerslona of our church's mission. Regular worship 86rvice8, Ineludlng Holy Qurbana, were Celebrat￿ wth utm￿1 dgvotion under the 8pirrtual guidance of our Vi¢or. Key h￿hlightS indude.. Holy Qurbona Servi¢o8.' Conducted on th& S￿Try Saturday of every month. Moming proyw commanced at 9..00 AM, followed by Hdy ¢]urb8na at 9..30 AM b. Pa$8ion We ObsaNanees HCAY Wee1( SeNices were sothnty observed wth mganingful worship and medilatlon, led by Rev. Fr. C. S. Mathews, the wcar frem the Ahmedabad con9regalion. These serY￿e8 allowed thè congW8tK)n lo refi8cl deeply on the Pa￿￿)n. ¢n￿lfIx10n. and r88urreLtKJn of Christ. 2. Spiiitual Organizalions Various spiritual organizalions pkyed a vltal ro￿ in fo#i8riNd spiritual and community ngag8ment within tha parish. The followng &livities were condijctgd.. Sunday School: Sunday School se38ions We￿ consist8nUy hekl on the se¢ond Saturday of every month from 8..00 AM 10 9..00 AM, prior lo the Hdy Qurbana, lo nurtur8 th8 spirttu81 education of children. Additional clasBes were conducted on the fourth Salurday of each month from 2..00 PM to 3..00 PM. A unit-￿ve4 talent coM￿lI110n was hek4 In April 2023. b. Qrthgdox Vacation Bble Sthool IOVBS): Athr8&day OVBS 58ssionwas SU￿SsfUllyC0ndUct8d in October2023, focuslng on blblical themes and activities that enriched the farth of the youth and children. c. Martha Mariam Vanitha Same4￿ {MMVS).' Regular meeb'ngs ware held after HOEY QU￿wa on th& second Saturday of each month. P9ge I

orios Indian Orthodox Church Peterborou rt of the Trustees For the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Thlrteen members atteThJed the MMVS UK Dictese annual conference eonducled In Northampton in May 2023. MMVS organized a foLNJ feslNal event in January 2024, which not only fostered felknw8hip among parish members but also 8eryed as an opportunfty to raise funds for the church. d. Youth Movement.. Youth League conducted regular gatherings after Hoty Qurbana on the second Saturday of each month, prowding a platform forspiritual discuSs￿n$, fellow8hip, and outreach activrties. e. Prayer Meetings.. Prayer meetings were held on th8fourth Saturday of8vthy month from 3,,00 PM to 5..00 PM. These meelings offered an intimate setting forfamili88 to cLYne together In prayer, refiect on scripture, 8nd support one another in faith. 3. Other Events Family Tour. ConduGlgd In Juty 2023. a onfrday family lour was orggnizod lo the sGenic ClactOn￿n.S@a, a beautiful Seaside town known for its 8andy beaches and Irv8ly pier. The trip provided gn excellent opportunity for families lo unwind and spend qualily time tcgelher while 8njoying tha frèsh sea breez¢ and coaslal activrts'e$. Porticipants engaged in fvn gam8$, anjoyod deli¢kws paGked lunches, and explored the vibrant local attractions, fostgring fg11¢)w5hip 8nd creth'ng unforgetsble memories among the attendees. b. Sports Day. A Swts Day was conducted at Ferry MeadThvs in Petwborwgh in Septembor 2023, bringing Icoether member8 of the Congregatic￿ for a day of healthy Gompelitv)n and amaraderie, The event featured a variety of actNities, including running races for children and adults, team gam88 such as lug-of+iar, 8nd other engaging ouldcyJr activities. Prr£es were awarded to tha winners. and the day was filltry wlh joy and laughtèr, promtsting physiGal fitnes3 and a 5gnse of Icgetheme5s. Additionally, we Gamg 109gther lo G¢)d( and enjoy g meal, further 81rengthening the bond within aur communty Onam Celebrntlon: The The Iradltlonal South Indlan feslNal. Onam. wa8 Ca￿rated ￿th graat enthusiasm In September 2023. After the Holy Qurbana seryKe, ￿te￿Ie8$ were treated lo a grand Onam Sadhya, a traditional vegetaiian feast served on banana leaves, featuring a variety of authentic dishes. The o)lorful and joyful celebration highlighted the cultural herilagg of Kerala, fostering a deep senge of unity and logethem88s amng the pa￿.¢1panI$. The avenl was marked by vibrant decorations artd cultural programs, reflecting the spirit of gratitude and aburKlan d. Feast ol St. Gr6gorios: The F8ast of Sl. Gregorios. a siqnificant spiritual trcawn. was Celebrat￿ on thè s¢¢ond Friday and sa￿rdaY of November 2023. Th8 c8Sebrations included special liturgical services, hymns, and prayers lo I￿lOr the saint. Devotees participat&J with deep faith and reverence, seeking the intercession of St Gregori05 for blessing8 and guidan￿. The event also provided an OPP¢)rtunty for spintual renewal and a strengthened sèn$e of communty among the parishioners. A special Qutbana was conducieLI on Saturday lo mark the occasion. e. Christmas Card Visf(s:

StGr orlos Indlan Orthodox Church P8tèrborou Re rt of the Trustees Fortheyear Ended 31 March 2024 In December 2023, the church's carc4 group spent three doys Msiting the home8 of church members to spread Ihe joy and message of Christmas. With festive songs, prayer5, and warni greetings, the Carole￿ brought the spiril of Christmas to 8aeh rèsidencé. These w8ils were cherished mcments of fellowship, albwing members lo connect, celebrate, and experien￿ the true e$senGe of the holiday season. Many families wekomed the carolers th refreshments, creating a joylul and h8athanning atmosphere. f. Christmas Fea81'. The Christrnas service was held on the 24th of Decèmber 2023, followed by a grand Chrlstmas fea81. Th8 seNce included meaningful liturgical prayers. hymns, and a sernon fo¢u5ing on th6 birth of Chrtsl and its significance. Thg congregation came together lo celebrate thls jOyOU5 occasKJn wth a beautilulty prepared feast. featuring traditional dishes and desserts, signfying the spirit of love. Sharing. and logethemeg8 that Chri81m88 represents Structurn. Oovemance, and Managemont: Recruitment and Appoinimonl of Twslets-. The Vicar is eppoinled by the D￿Ce88n Bishcs), and their lemi wll continue until furthor In81ructions 8ra receNed ftom the Dictesan Bishop. The S•cralary, Treasurar. and other committee membèrs are elected by the Annu81 General Body Meeting IAGMI of the charity. Roforonco and Admlnlstratlvo D•tslls: Namé of Chariiy Charity Registration Number Prkn¢lpal Addro88 IRenbYI St. Geor>)8 Indlan Orthcthx Church. 1182376 103 Ledbury Road, Netherton Pe18rbwJgh PE3 9RA Tru•tM• The trustees and officers servlng during the year and since the y8ar end were as follows: Rav. Fr. Math8ws Kuriakos6 - VKar 8nd Presldent Mr. Presod Daniel Hon. Treasur8r Mr. R8ny Peter Mr. Eldo Kurian - Hon. Secretary - Committeé Memb Mr. Akhilgsh Malhew - Commrtlee Meml)er Mr. Varugh8se Thc¥na5 Mr. Jobi Podimon - Cunmitlee Member Mr8. Jaimol Noshy This report was approved by the Boord of Trustees on 13th April 2024 and signed on th￿r behalf by: Presad Daniel (Treasurgrl

Inde St Gre endent Examlner's Re ort to the Trustees of orios Indian Orthodox Church Peterborou I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024 set out on pages 5 to 7 Responslbllltles and basls of report As the charity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparntion of the accounts in accordance with the reoulrements of the Charities Att 20111.the Art"), I report in respect of my examlnatlon of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and In carrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directlons given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examSnation. I conflrm that no material matters have come to my attentlon In collnectlon with the examlnation which gSve5 me cause to believe that In, any material respect.. the accountlng record5 were not kept In accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act,. or the accounts dld not accord wlth the accounting record5,' or the accounts dld not comply wlth the applicable reoulrements concerning thè form and content pf account5 Set out In the Charitie5 (Accounts and Reports) Regulatlons 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts 8lve a 'true and fair. vlew which is not a matter consldered as part of an Independent examlnatlon. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wlth the examlnatlon to which attentlon should be drawn In this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the account5 to be reached. Jomy John Johns Accountancy & Taxation Fllton Brlstol B57 ORG D3te.'2910112025

rExd IIICOMING RESOURCF3 vDfun18ryth￿r A¢lthlJo5 forB8n•r8tky fw# othèr InDDmSng réwjrc 27.140 4.728 40 Total Inounlny t•stsuro•* 31.15th

1.160

30.782 RASOURGES EXPENDEO Costs ¥1 J•Mroting Fynds Challlable ExpBndllur• FuAdtahlny Exp8n8gB Dovem4rth Cost 1Q584 18.$64 1.232 1.137 PMINCOMINQ RES1)URCY8 •ItFORKTrANSPERB 19.P Gro￿ tran1￿ b•tr••n lund Ineornhg re•otsT 692 RECONCILIAnoN OF FLNDS Tolal fvnds brouohl IDNnTd 4I1¥B 4&898 TOTAL PUNUS CARRIED IfoRWARD 4000 Mr.Pra8ad Dattl•i Tr88sur•i nO￿f0)In port ollh&#8fknan￿ slat¢ments

oh2 FIXED A88Ef8 CURRENT Ag8ET8 D¥btoy C* 4tb•nk and In Hand 5.5tKJ 5.5tNJ 45 699 45,699 £0,031 S5,531 CREDITORS Amounts 18lkng duè within y•Br 1240) 12401 NET CURRWIT A88Ef8 I ILIN3UmE8) 79 TOTAL A$84TJ LE83 CURRENT LIABIUTIE8 49.791 66291 41899 CREDffORg Amounts falllng du• 4fknr rTW• ltr•n ¢rrfJ y NET A88ET8 699 UnmslrlrAed Fund• Ro¥irictod Funds 49,791 8,600 40,t99 1600 TOTAL PUND8 55,291 58d Dan￿1 The not8sfomi part of fin8wI &tatwfien

tGre orios Indlan Orthodox Church Peterborou Notes to the Flnanclal Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 2024 1. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Nel Movement in Funds Transfers betsv8&n Funds At 1.4.2023 AI 31.03.2024 Unrestrlcted Funds G8neral Fund Others 40,199 9.592 49.791 40,199 9,592 49,791 Restrlcted Funds Church Property Fund 5,500 5,S(K) 5,500 6,SOD TOTAL FUNDS 45.699 9,592 55,291 N&t movament In Fund$, included In above aro as fdlows Incomlng Resources ResourGs Expend8d. Movemenl In Funds Unrestrfcted Fund• Gener81 Fund other8 31.150 21.558 9.592 9.592 Re8trlcted Funds TOTAL FUNDS 31,150 21,558 9,592

St Gro OFlos Indan Orthodox Church PetBrborou D toll•d Statement of Flnanctal A¢tlwtlo8 forthe Year End8d 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Incomln R8$ourcg v￿￿Thtary Income Subsctipuon Offertory Glft Ald PB8slon Woek Chrlstmas Csrol Don8Ions Sund8y School Sneha Ve8dulOn$ dayovent) ParuTho1 Dono￿on Churth Prgp9ty Done￿on- Re8ld¢tsd ovBs 11450 4272 9,625 2,512 10,355 500 ,125 510 360 3225 1225 779 579 1898 1400 1,525 1595 20422 828 Acttvlilas for G•narallng Fund• H8rw881188Ov Food FwJval 3380 1348 4728 2.023 780 3.803 Oth•r Incomlng R•40urc MlJctrllanoou5 Incoffle 40 30,782 31150 Chwiltablg Exp•nd•turoi Vle#li Rornunerollon Perunn&al Expons• Dlorvge uf UK Don8Ion8 & Qth• P8A￿an W•8k Hlra Ch8rg88 ovBs Youth P8rlsh day Chrlstmas Sunday8ehrtq EJpens•8 3350 1868 12S2 400 3868 3358 1639 441 714 561 1314 18564 3,850 1.750 200 3,138 430 687 9,855 Fund Ral•lng Exp•m•¥ Events C￿1 1761 Gov•rnAtr)c• Cost Sundry Expans88 W6bsila Accouniancy Ch8Yg88 MIsC8118n8ou8 Exp8n$•8 125 174 240 693 1231 212 240 1,137 Total R••ourG•e Exp•nthd 2155e 10,992 N•t In¢¢m• 9592 19,790 Th1$ p*g& does not Wioflhe sfobjtoryfinandpj 818tements