ST. MARY & ST. MINA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH
TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2026
ST. MARY & ST. MINA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5th April 2026
CONTENTS
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| CONTENTS |
1 |
| CHARITY INFORMATION | 2 |
| TRUSTEES REPORT |
3 |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT |
4 |
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | 5 |
| BALANCE SHEET | 6 |
| EXPENDITURE | 7 |
| NOTES | 8 |
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ST. MARY & ST. MINA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH
Charity Information
For the Year Ended 5th April 2026
TRUSTEES {1} Dr Onsy Kerollos Morris {2} Mr Daniel Sourial {3} Mrs Nadia Sewaha {4} Mr Adel Zaher Sawires
SECRETARY Mr Daniel Sourial (appointed 08/07/2024)
TREASURER Dr Onsy Kerollos Morris (appointed 29/07/2024)
CHARITY NUMBER 1184183
Date of Registration 01 Jul 2019
BANKERS Barclays Kingston upon Thames Surrey
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ST. MARY & ST. MINA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 05th April 2026
The trustees present their report and accounts for the period ended 05 April 2026
Trustees
The trustees listed on page 2 served throughout the year. The appointment of trustees is governed by the charity’s constitution. Under the constitution, the Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London appoints trustees to fill any vacancies arising through resignation or death.
Investment Powers
The charity’s constitution authorises the trustees to make and hold investments using the general funds of the charity, in accordance with the charity’s objectives and financial needs.
Objects of the Charity
The objects of the charity are to advance the religion of the Coptic Orthodox Church , including the provision of pastoral, liturgical, educational, and community services
Development, Activities and Achievements
The trustees consider the performance of the charity during the year to be highly satisfactory. The church continued to provide regular liturgical services, pastoral support, Sunday School activities, and community outreach. These activities were made possible through the dedication of clergy, volunteers, and the continued generosity of members and supporters.
Financial Review
The financial position of the charity remains strong. Income increased during the year, reflecting continued community engagement and successful fundraising activities. The trustees are satisfied that the charity’s resources have been applied effectively in furthering its charitable objectives.
Future Plans
The trustees continue to explore opportunities to purchase a permanent church building in New Malden or the surrounding area. Securing a dedicated property will enable the charity to expand its services, including additional liturgies, youth activities, and community programs throughout the week.
Statement of Trustees Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing financial statements for each financial year that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its financial activities for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees must:
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select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the financial statements on a going-concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records that disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the charity. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.
Approval
The trustees approved this report on 20/05/2026 and signed on their behalf,
Onsy K Morris Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of St. Mary & St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of St Mary & St Mina Coptic Orthodox Church, New Malden (the charity) for the year ended 05 April 2026.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011
Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mahir Tawfig FMAAT Independent Examiner Dated: 20/05/2026
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ST. MARY & ST. MINA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH
Statement of Financial Activities for the period Ended 05th April 2026
| Note. INCOMING RESOURCES Membership contribution Sales/Donation Collection & Church Boxes Exhibition Gift Aids Recovered Interest Total Incoming Resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable expenditure Management and administration of the charity 1 Total Resources Used NET INCOMING RESOURCES RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted Funds 2026 £ 50,439 22,720 9,934 26,361 13,960 2,602 126,017 61,676 61,676 64,341 258,031 322,371 |
Total Funds 2025 £ 38,685 38,052 2,207 24,279 12,623 1,538 |
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| 117,384 | ||
| 42,113 42,113 |
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| 75,271 | ||
| 182,760 | ||
| 258,031 |
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 05TH April 2026
| Note Fixed Assets Tangible Assets CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Banks and in Hand Total Assets CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade Creditors Total Current Liabilities NET ASSETS Funds Unrestricted Funds Total Funds |
2026 Unrestricted funds £ 0 322,371 322,371 0 322,371 322,371 322,371 |
2025 Total funds £ 0 258,031 |
|---|---|---|
| 258,031 | ||
| 0 | ||
| 258,031 | ||
| 258,031 | ||
| 258,031 |
These financial statements were approved and authorised for issue on 20/05/2026 And signed on behalf of the Trustees by
Onsy K Morris
Trustee
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ST. MARY & ST. MINA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 05TH April 2026
| 1. Charitable Expenditure Management & Administration of Charity Clergy Living expense Travel expenses Printing & stationery Software subscription Other expenses Subtotal – Management & Administration Church Operating Costs Contribution for use the church Premise Insurance HMRC Legal Professional Subtotal – Church operating costs Charitable activities Charitable activities (general) Sunday School Subtotal – Charitable activities Total charitable expenditure |
2026 £ 14,400 0 79 483 5,190 |
20,151 28,315 13,209 |
2025 £ 14400 940 0 0 500 |
15,840 24,679 1,595 |
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| 18,559 157 9,600 0 |
15,840 15937 157 7790 795 |
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| 12,855 354 |
1595 0 |
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| 61,676 | 42,114 |
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ST. MARY & ST. MINA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH
Year ended 05th April 2026
Accounting Policies
Basis of Preparation of Accounts
The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention and include the results of the charity’s operations.
The accounts have been prepared accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charity Accounts
The charity has taken advantage of the exemption to produce a cash flow statement. on the ground that it qualifies as a small charity
Income
Voluntary income and donation are accounted for as received by the charity.
Management and Administration Expenditure
Expenditure on management and administration of the charity includes alt expenditure. not directly related to the charitable activity.
Members of the church council who served during this period are stated below.
{1} Dr Onsy Kerollos Morris Treasurer {2} Mr Daniel Sourial Secretary
{2} Mr Daniel Sourial {3} Mrs Nadia Sewaha
{4} Mr Adel Zaher Sawires
Accountant
Mahir Tawfig FMAAT
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