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2023-08-31-accounts

Greek School of Manchester Annual Report

2022-23

Charity Name: Greek School of Manchester

Charity no.: 1190495

This report relates to the financial year: 01/09/2022-31/08/2023

The principal address of the charity is: Mary Seacole Building, Salford University M5 4BR

The following individuals were the charity trustees on the date the report was approved

Mrs Chrysanthi Walker, President of the Board of Trustees

Mrs Evrikleia Koutidou, Treasurer of the Board of Trustees

Mrs Christianna Anagnostopoulou, Secretary of the Board of Trustees

The following individuals served as charity trustees during the year:

Mrs Chrysanthi Walker, President of the Board of Trustees

Mrs Evrikleia Koutidou, Treasurer of the Board of Trustees

Mrs Christianna Anagnostopoulou, Secretary of the Board of Trustees

Mr David Thornton, Member of the Board of Trustees

Structure, Governance and Management

The Greek School of Manchester is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.

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Type of governing document: Greek School of Manchester Constitution (21/07/2020)

The Board of Trustees are elected by the members of the CIO each year.

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Objectives and Activities

The charitable purposes of Greek School of Manchester are to advance the Greek language and culture and to enhance the educational experiences of children young people and adults living in Manchester who attend it in particular but not exclusively by:

(a) providing for instruction and the opportunity to converse in the Greek language via variety of activities, educational, material, projects, contests and events

(b) providing of the observance of Greek customs, festivals and ceremonies, promoting an intercultural dialogue that highlights the importance of respecting others

(c) offering the opportunity to students of all ages to obtain official qualifications/ Certificates of attainment in modern Greek language as a foreign /second language organised by various providers, including but not restricted to Pearson Edexcel (UK) and the Hellenic Culture centre (Greece)

(d) undertaking other activities to enhance the educational and cultural outcomes of its students

Achievements and Performance

In its third year of operation, the Greek School of Manchester achieved a significant growth both in the number of its registered members and financially, and continued to establish its position as a reputable, responsible and esteemed community school.

In the school year 2022-23 our number of students increased to 54, compared to 42 registered students the year before.

In January 2023, we held our Annual General Meeting during which the Board of Trustees presented the school’s Annual Report (2021-22) and its financial position, and called for elections. The elections were held in February 2023 and a new Board of Trustees was appointed as follows:

We have made significant strides in enhancing the educational experience for our

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students. One of our most notable achievements was the successful implementation of a new curriculum, designed to enrich their learning journey and foster a deeper appreciation for Greek language and culture. We also achieved a Quality Accreditation Award by Manchester City Council.

Additionally, we organised three vibrant celebratory events, including festivities for Christmas, Carnival, and Summer, providing opportunities for our community to come together and celebrate our heritage. Furthermore, we organised an educational trip to the Salford Museum, enriching our students' understanding of history and culture outside the classroom. In a bid to promote hands-on learning, we also invited experts to introduce Greek Toys, allowing our children to delve into the world of ancient Greek toys, sparking creativity and curiosity.

We were quite active in the local community and took part in the Mother Tongue Other Tongue poetry competition organised by the Manchester Poetry Library at Manchester Metropolitan University, where our pupils’ work was recognised and included in the project’s 2023 anthology. We also participated in the Community Festival organised by the University of Manchester, where we offered fun language activities for members of the public.

These achievements stand as a testament to our ongoing commitment to providing quality education and fostering a sense of cultural pride among our students.

Financial Position 2022-23

A review of the Greek School of Manchester’s financial position at the end of the financial year is presented below by the Board of Trustees.

In the financial year 2022 to 2023 (set between 1st August 2022 to 31st August 2023) the Greek School of Manchester had an income of £27,588.77 and an expenditure of £25,891.68. The balance brought forward from the financial year 2021-22 was £6,945.36.

A brief overview of the Charity’s financial and position is as follows:

● Expenses

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There are no funds held by the charity that are materially in deficit.

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The Trustees have read the Commission’s Public Benefit requirement statutory guidance and have had regard to this when running the charity.

Signature Print Name
Mrs Chrysanthi Walker		 Date
20/04/2024
Signature Print Name
Mrs Evrikleia Koutidou		 Date
20/04/2024

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Greek School of Manchester
INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDING: 31/08/2023
INCOME
Balance from 2021-2022 £6,945.36
SALES / FEES £25,405.90
DONATIONS £2,182.87
EXPENDITURE
ACCOUNTANCY, LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL COSTS -£552.24
ADVERTISING -£60.04
BANK, CREDIT CARD CHARGES £0.00
CAR, VAN AND TRAVEL EXPENSES -£752.30
GOODS & MATERIALS -£328.99
INTEREST ON BANK AND OTHER LOANS £0.00
OTHER BUSINESS EXPENSES -£1,509.30
RENT, RATES, POWER & INSURANCE -£8,799.59
REPAIRS AND RENEWALS OF PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT £0.00
TELEPHONE, FAX, STATIONERY AND OTHER OFFICE COSTS -£277.22
WAGES, SALARIES AND STAFF COSTS -£13,612.00
PROFIT/LOSS IN YEAR £ 1,697.09
TOTAL BALANCE IN YEAR END £ 8,642.45
Greek School of Manchester
BALANCE SHEET ITEMS
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name Greek School of Manchester members of On accounts for the year 31[st] August 2023 Charity no 1190495 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/08/2023.

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: A. Lagoutsiou Date: 25/03/2024 Name: Alexandra Lagoutsiou Relevant professional Association of Chartered Certified Accountants qualification(s) or body ACCA ID: 2613378 (if any): Address: 16 Orange Hill Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1LS

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

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