2025-12-31-accounts - Teit Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Supplementary School

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REPORT FOR MEMBERS

TEIT ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX TEWAHEDO SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

CHARITY NUMBER 1195447

TEIT ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX TEWAHEDO SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOL REPORT FOR MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT .......................................................................................................... 3-6 ' STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................ 7 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES ........................................................... 8 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................ 9 BALANCE SHEET ................................................................................................................................. 10 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ............................................................................... 11-14

TEIT ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX TEWAHEDO SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOL REPORT FOR MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Our main activity is to raise funds for Education and training in London.

to advance the education of people under 25 living in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and surrounding areas by developing their mental, physical, and moral capabilities through leisure time activities.
to advance in life and relieve the needs of young people through:

a) Recreational and leisure time activities are provided in the interest of social welfare and designed to improve their conditions of life.

b) providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacity, and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.

We are currently supporting more than 100 individuals in the Borough. The support involves art lessons, harp lessons, educational programs for school children and youths. We have been practicing the following activities at the charity.

a) English and Math’s tuition.
b) Computer/coding training.
c) King David’s Harp lessons.
d) Art lessons
e) Language, Culture, identity heritage performance and creative teaching and learning
f) Registering and monitoring the demographic makeup of the community through Upshot g) Paying for volunteers’ expenses.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Teit Ethiopia is home to mostly Ethiopian and Ethio-Eritrean children offering vocational training opportunities. Our staff and volunteers are equipped with important skills by doing various training including Safeguarding, Emergency First Aid, Food Hygiene, SEND, Youth Mental Health First Aid, and Neurodiversity Training by NHS Grenfell Health and Wellbeing service by engaging with local organisations and charities.

Westway Trust, The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, John Lyon’s Charity, and Young K&C have been supporting the supplementary school emotionally and financially through small grants, community solution grant, youth empowerment grant and by supporting our projects especially those targeted to improve mental health. Teit Ethiopia supplementary school commemorated Grenfell’s 8[th] anniversary of the tragic loss of Grenfell victims and demonstrated its resilience by organising various activities including poetry writing, reading and art therapy.

More than 15 dedicated volunteers have contributed their time, knowledge, and expertise, further enriching the learning environment. Their involvement has played a vital role in supporting the mental, physical, and emotional development of the children, fostering not only personal wellbeing but also contributing to positive social and economic outcomes within the wider community.

Our supplementary school has seen a notable improvement in students’ social interaction, relationship-building, and the expression of their individual talents. These activities have created safe and engaging spaces for personal growth and community connection. We are proud to share the continued growth and recognition of our

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supplementary school, which reflects our commitment to high-quality education and community support. Solid Foundation and Good Management Certificate was awarded to our supplementary school in October 2025 and we are progressing to the advanced level (Quality Mark) by working on key areas including Creating a safe, effective and inclusive learning environment, teaching creatively and effectively using a range of resources, respecting children’s rights and empowering student’s voice, selecting and supporting staff volunteers, promoting equality and safeguarding, planning and developing organisations sustainably while managing finances wisely.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

On the financial front, donations and grants of £57,426 (2024:25,063) were received from donors and government bodies. The charity has also collected membership fees from parents of children £4,320 (2024: £1,747). The Charity has spent £47,127 (2024: £40,024) supporting children’s and young people’s education in the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and surrounding areas. The supplementary school creates a bright future. To this end, it promotes community engagement, organises, and supports arts and culture events, provides children and young people learning services, and underpins supplementary school provision.

Related Parties

During the reporting period and prior year there were no related parties’ transactions.

Investment Property

There are no investment properties

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

Our plans for future include increasing the number of employees and volunteers and expanding our supplementary school into additional areas. This strategic growth will enhance accessibility, allowing us to reach more families and better respond to the growing demand within our communities. By broadening our geographical reach, we aim to attract more students and offer them greater social and educational opportunities through larger, more diverse peer networks. We continue to strive to fulfil the objective of supporting students and we hope to continue to build on contact with the RBKC, John Lyon’s Charity, Westway Trust, Young K&C, our local friends and educational institutions, looking at ways to enhance our networks. Furthermore, we are also seeking to secure dedicated office space, which will provide a stable base for operations, improve service coordination, and support further organisational growth.

As part of our ongoing commitment to community healing and engagement, our future includes organising regular events, including the annual commemoration of the Grenfell tragedy. These events serve as important opportunities for remembrance, reflection, and unity within the community. They also provide a platform for creative expression, dialogue, and mental health support through activities such as art therapy, poetry, and music. In addition, we aim to host workshops, cultural celebrations, and educational events that bring people together, strengthen social bonds, and raise awareness of local and global issues affecting our communities.

We will apply for the renewal of the three-year threshold salary grant for our key staff member, who currently serves in the dual role of CEO and Study Support Coordinator. Over the past years, their leadership has been instrumental in driving the development and success of our supplementary school. However, the demands of the role have grown significantly, and the increased workload and responsibilities now exceed the scope of the original grant.

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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document

The governing document of the Charity is its Amended Declaration of Charity made on 29 July 2021. The Trustees oversee the total operation of the Charity through a regular review of the operation at their regular meetings. The charity trustees started organising community and members in 2019 and were able to do some work until its registration with the charity commission by mobilising members and other supporting organisations.

Risk Management

The Charity's risk management policy is designed to identify and analyse operational and other risks facing the Charity at unacceptable levels, to take steps to mitigate the risks. The main risks can be categorised as: -

Strategic and Reputational Risks.
Financial Risks (Fraud; UK Economy effects).
Compliance Risks (Fire and Health Safety; Security; Filing regulations; Insurance; Data protection, etc.).

Risk management is part of the wider system of internal control. This system encompasses several elements that facilitate an effective and efficient operation, enabling the Charity to respond to various operational, legal, financial, and commercial risks. These elements include policies and procedures, reporting, strategic planning, and budgeting. Strategic planning and budgeting are used to set objectives, agree on action plans, and allocate resources. Progress towards meeting strategic plan objectives is monitored regularly. The risk register is reviewed regularly.

Reserves policy

Unrestricted Funds

The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure.

The balance held as unrestricted funds on 31 December was £42,074 (2024: £25,103).

Restricted Fund

The balance held as restricted funds on 31 December was £7,752 (2024: £10,104).

Endowment Fund

No Endowment funds

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PRINCIPAL FUNDING SOURCES

The principal income sources are donations and grants received from the public and other charities.

GOING CONCERN

No material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern have been identified by the trustees.

PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT

The Trustees have had due regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission in exercising their duties.

REFERENCE & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Charity Name: Teit Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Supplementary School

Principal Office: Freston Road Hub 196 Freston Road London W10 6TT

The school is running at

The Clement James Centre 95 Sirdar Road London W11 4EQ

Trustees:

Rev Dr. Abate Gobena (Chairman) Bethlehem Yilma Emebet Solomon Henock Woldesellassie

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (the United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and prepare the financial statements on an ongoing concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations and the provisions of the Charity deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the charity's assets and hence for taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.

The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and the financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES

I report to the trustees on my examination of the Teit Ethiopia Orthodox Tewahedo Supplementary School (the Charity) accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of the report

As the charity trustee of the Charity, you are responsible for preparing the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all 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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounts 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 any 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.

11/08/2026

Demissie Gebrehiwot, FCCA DBM ACCOUNTANCY Unit 4D 113-115, Fonthill Road, N4 3HH

	TEIT ETHIOPIA ORTHODOX TEWAHEDO SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOL REPORT FOR MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 9 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 Notes £ £ £ £ £ Income and Endowment from: Donations and Legacies 2 41,746 20,000 61,746 6,810 20,000 …......... …...... …......... …......... …...... Total income and endowments 41,746 20,000 61,746 6,810 20,000 ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== Expenditure on: Charitable activities: Education and Support 3 24,745 22,352 47,127 19,396 20,628 Total Expenditure 24,745 22,352 47,127 19,396 20,628 Net movement in funds 16,971 (2,352) 14,619 (12,586) (628) Funds Balance brought forward 25,103 10,104 35,207 37,689 10,732 Funds Balance carried forward 42,074 7,752 49,826 25,103 10,104 ======== ====== ====== ======== ====== All activities of the Charity are classed as continuing.	TEIT ETHIOPIA ORTHODOX TEWAHEDO SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOL REPORT FOR MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 9 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 Notes £ £ £ £ £ Income and Endowment from: Donations and Legacies 2 41,746 20,000 61,746 6,810 20,000 …......... …...... …......... …......... …...... Total income and endowments 41,746 20,000 61,746 6,810 20,000 ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== Expenditure on: Charitable activities: Education and Support 3 24,745 22,352 47,127 19,396 20,628 Total Expenditure 24,745 22,352 47,127 19,396 20,628 Net movement in funds 16,971 (2,352) 14,619 (12,586) (628) Funds Balance brought forward 25,103 10,104 35,207 37,689 10,732 Funds Balance carried forward 42,074 7,752 49,826 25,103 10,104 ======== ====== ====== ======== ====== All activities of the Charity are classed as continuing.	TEIT ETHIOPIA ORTHODOX TEWAHEDO SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOL REPORT FOR MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 9 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 Notes £ £ £ £ £ Income and Endowment from: Donations and Legacies 2 41,746 20,000 61,746 6,810 20,000 …......... …...... …......... …......... …...... Total income and endowments 41,746 20,000 61,746 6,810 20,000 ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== Expenditure on: Charitable activities: Education and Support 3 24,745 22,352 47,127 19,396 20,628 Total Expenditure 24,745 22,352 47,127 19,396 20,628 Net movement in funds 16,971 (2,352) 14,619 (12,586) (628) Funds Balance brought forward 25,103 10,104 35,207 37,689 10,732 Funds Balance carried forward 42,074 7,752 49,826 25,103 10,104 ======== ====== ====== ======== ====== All activities of the Charity are classed as continuing.	Total Funds 2024 £ 26,810 …......... 26,810 ====== 40,024 40,024 (13,124) 48,421 35,207 ======
	9 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2025 2025 Notes £ £ Income and Endowment from: Donations and Legacies 2 41,746 20,000 …......... …...... Total income and endowments 41,746 20,000 ====== ====== Expenditure on: Charitable activities: Education and Support 3 24,745 22,352 Total Expenditure 24,745 22,352 Net movement in funds 16,971 (2,352) Funds Balance brought forward 25,103 10,104 Funds Balance carried forward 42,074 7,752 ======== ====== All activities of the Charity are classed as continuing.	Total Funds 2025 £ 61,746 …......... 61,746 ====== 47,127 47,127 14,619 35,207 49,826 ======	Unrestricted Funds 2024 £ 6,810 …......... 6,810 ====== 19,396 19,396 (12,586) 37,689 25,103 ========

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BALANCE SHEET AS OF 31 DECEMBER 2025 Notes Fixed Assets Tangible Assets 4 Current Assets Cash at the bank and in hand Liabilities Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 5 Net Current Asset Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after one year Net Assets Funds of the charity: Unrestricted funds Restricted Funds 6 Total Funds	2025 £ 3,859 48,773 52,632 2,808 45,966 49,826 - 49,826 ======= 42,074 7,752 49,826 =====	2024 £ - 38,151 38,151 2,945 35,207 35,207 - 35,207 ======= 25,103 10,104 35,207 =====

These Financial Statements are approved by the trustees on and are signed on their 10/08/2026 behalf by Rev. Dr. Abate Gobena (Chairman of the Trustees)

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and by the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008), the Charities Act 2011 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the Charity is legally entitled to the income, and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

Resources expanded

Expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided on Computers and calculated over 3 years useful life of the assets.

Taxation

The Charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used by charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for restricted purposes.

Wages and salary costs

The Charity has one paid employee, and the trustees provide their services for free. There was no employee who paid more than £60,000.

Wages and Salaries

Wages and salaries Pension National insurance	2025 £ 20,000 413 1,939 22,352	2024 £ 20,000 413 215
		20,628

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNT(CONT)

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

John Lyons Charity Young K&C Westway Trust Members contributions 3. EDUCATION AND SUPPORT EXPENDITURE Education Sports lessons Art and drama lessons Languages lessons Maths lessons King David's Harp Lesson Other expenses Support Salaries and wages Other admin expenses Insurance Telephone, internet and subscriptions Independent examiner fee Depreciation Total expenditure	2025 £ 20,000 31,770 5,656 4,320 61,746 2025 £ 79 2,196 1,466 1,390 7,673 8,907 21,711 22,352 580 231 540 575 1,138 25,416 4 7 , 1 2 7		2024 £ 20,000 757 4,306 1,747
			26,810
			2024 £ 2,651 1,384 430 550 - 11,503
			16,517
			20,628 1,393 217 693 575 -
			23,507
			4 0 , 0 2 4

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNT(CONT)

4. FIXED ASSETS

Office equipment (inc computer equipment)

Costs 01/01/2025 Additions Disposal 31/12/2025 Depreciation 01/01/2025 Charges 31/12/2025 Book Value 31/12/2025 Book Value 31/12/2024	- 4,997 - 4,997 - 1,138 1,138 3,858 -

5. CREDITORS

Accruals Taxes and social securities Other creditors	2025 £ 575 204 2,029 2,808	2024 £ 2,225 61 659
		2,945

6. RESTRICTED FUNDS

The restricted funds are related to John Lyons Charity grants.

7. RELATED PARTIES

During the reporting period or prior year there were no related part transactions.

8. SUMMARY OF FUND MOVEMENTS

Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total Funds	Fund balance brought forward £ 25,103 10,104 35,207	Income £ 41,746 20,000 61,746	Expenditure £ 24,775 22,352 47,127	Fund balance carried forward £ 42,074 7,752
				49,826

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9. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

There are no contingent liabilities.