Registered Charity no 1185258 Company Registration No. CE018798
ORTHODOX ASSOCIATION OF THEOLOGICAL SCHOOLS (OATS)
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their accounts for the year to 31 December 2024.
1. TRUSTEES SERVING DURING THE PERIOD
The Very Reverend Professor Andrew Louth (chair) (to serve until 31 December 2026). The Very Reverend Archpriest Stephen Platt (to serve until 31 December 2026). The Reverend Hieromonk Tikhon Gleb Vasilyev (to serve until 31 December 2027). Professor Mary Cunningham (died 8 October 2025).
Nun Seraphima (Dr. Julia Konstantinovksy) (to serve until 31 December 2028). Dr. Elizabeth Theokritoff (to serve until 31 December 2028).
2. TRUSTEES REPORT
The Trustees noted with great sadness the death of Prof. Mary Cunningham.
The CIO was established with the intent to stage a launch event in the form of a conference to bring together scholars to discuss and debate issues surrounding Orthodox education. However, in the event of the pandemic and the subsequent lockdown, followed by the political situation in Ukraine has meant these plans have been put on hold, until an international gathering can be arranged with confidence, with funding and with minimal financial risks.
As a consequence, there has been no activity, financial or otherwise. It is hoped that circumstances will change once again and that the CIO will be able to perform a useful function in providing a forum for the re-grouping to Orthodox scholars at some point in the next year.
The Trustees intend to review the position before Christmas and determine whether the Charity can become active or whether it should be wound up.
As a result of the inactivity there is not a requirement for an independent examination. The funds held are unrestricted.
Andrew Louth. 17 October 2025
…………………………………………….. ……………………………………. Signed on behalf of the Trustees Date
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
GBP Income from: Donations and Legacies 0 Funds brought forward and carried forward 100
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Current Assets GBP Cash held Total Net Assets The funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds |
100 100 |
|---|---|
| 100 |
Approved
Andrew Louth 17 October 2025