Charity number : 1199309
DEBRE YDRAS ST GEORGE ERITREAN ORTHODOX TEWAHDO COMMUNITY CHURCH BIRMINGHAM UK
(D. Y. ST GEORGE ERITREAN ORTHODOX TEWAHDO CHURCH)
Trustees' report and financial statements
For the year ended 31st August 2025
D. Y. ST GEORGE ERITREAN ORTHODOX TEWAHDO CHURCH
Contents For the year ended 31st August 2025
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Legal and administrative information | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 |
| Statement of financial activities | 3 |
| Balance Sheet | 4 |
| Accounting policies | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 7 |
D. Y. ST GEORGE ERITREAN ORTHODOX TEWAHDO CHURCH
Legal and administrative information For the year ended 31st August 2025
Status
The Organisation is a charity registered with the Charity Commission on 15 June 2022. The charity is governed by its constitution.
| Charity number: | 1199309 |
|---|---|
| Trustees: | Mr Amanuel Weldyohanis |
| Mr Paulos Gebregziabher | |
| Mrs Semret Berhane | |
| Mr Tesfalidet Berhe | |
| Mrs Tsaedu Ghidey Haile | |
| Mr Kinfe Gebregergsh Beyene | |
| Mr Sirak Asfaha | |
| Chairman: | Mr Amanuel Weldyohanis |
| Registered office: | 169 EAST MEADWAY |
| BIRMINGHAM | |
| B33 0EN |
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D. Y. ST GEORGE ERITREAN ORTHODOX TEWAHDO CHURCH
Trustees' Report
For the year ended 31st August 2025
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31st August 2025.
This report and accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice; Accounting and Reporting by Charities 2005.
Charitable object
To advance the Christian religion in Birmingham and the surrounding areas for the benefit of the public in particular but not exclusively through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of religious festivals, producing and distributing literature on the Christian faith, providing pastoral care, carrying out missionary/outreach work, and creating a network of support services for all members in the community.
The charity has made significant strides in supporting its beneficiaries and the wider community.
worship services, and public celebrations of religious festivals, led by priests, preachers, and deacons from across the UK.
community in its doctrines and principles.
youth meetings, family trips, sports, leadership development, educational support, and mentorship programmes.
family support.
engagement.
Additional Charitable Works
assistance for elderly members.
families in need.
and integration support.
professionals.
community.
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D. Y. ST GEORGE ERITREAN ORTHODOX TEWAHDO CHURCH
Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31st August 2025
| Notes Resources Expended Charitable expenditure 2 Total expenditure Net movement in funds Funds balances at 1 Septemebr 2024 Funds balances at 31 August 2025 Incoming resources Voluntary income |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds £ £ 28,317 18,824 16,061 - (16,061) - 12,256 18,824 18,351 - 30,607 18,824 |
Total Total 2025 2024 £ £ 47,141 19,647 16,061 13,741 (16,061) (13,741) 31,080 5,906 18,351 12,445 49,431 18,351 |
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D. Y. ST GEORGE ERITREAN ORTHODOX TEWAHDO CHURCH
Balance Sheet
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| As at 31 August 2025 | |
| Note | 2025 2024 £ £ |
| Fixed Assets Tangible Assets 3 Current Assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 4 |
4,861 1,424 44,440 16,927 49,301 18,351 - - |
| Net Assets | 49,301 18,351 |
| Accumulated Funds | |
| Balance brought forward Surplus of income over expenditure As at 31 August 2025 5 |
18,351 5,906 |
| 31,080 12,445 |
|
| 49,431 18,351 |
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part V11 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and with the Statement of Recommended Practice. Accounting and reporting by Charities issued in March 2005 and the Financial Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2005).
The Trustees are of the opinion that the company is entitled to the exemptions from audit conferred by section 447 of the Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees are responsible for:
results for the year then ended in accordance with the requirements of section 386 of the Companies Act 2006, and which otherwise comply with the requirements of this Act relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company.
The financial statements on page 3 to 8 were approved by the Trustees on 27th June 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Mr. Amanuel Weldyohanis
Chairman
Date:
27/06/2025
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Accounting policies
For the year ended 31st August 2025
D. Y. ST GEORGE ERITREAN ORTHODOX TEWAHDO CHURCH
1 Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities, the Statement of Recommended Practice; Accounting and Reporting by Charities 2005.
1.2 Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are included on the statement of Financial Activities when the Charity is legally entitled to the income and amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
1.3 Resources expended
Resources expended are accounted for on an accrual basis. Expenditure includes VAT which cannot be recovered and which is included as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
Costs are allocated between charitable expenditure and governance as appropriate. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs directly incurred in carrying out its charitable activities and expenditure of an indirect nature necessary to support these activities. Governance costs are those associated with the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include Independent Examiners' fees and costs incurred in the strategic management of the charity.
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D. Y. ST GEORGE ERITREAN ORTHODOX TEWAHDO CHURCH
Notes to the Financial Statements - (Continued)
For the year ended 31st August 2025
2 Total Resources Expended
| Travel expenses Annual feast Allowance Printing, postage and stationery Rent Sundry expenses Other charitable activities Depreciation charge Item Description |
£ 2,025 5,180 771 270 3,600 487 3,518 210 16,061 Charitable activities |
Governance Costs £ - - - - - - - - |
Total Total 2025 2024 £ £ 2,025 4,665 - - - - 270 476 3,600 4,000 487 1,075 3,518 3,857 210 144 10,110 15,069 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - |
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D. Y. ST GEORGE ERITREAN ORTHODOX TEWAHDO CHURCH Notes and Accounting Policies For the year ended 31st August 2025
| 3 Tangible Fixed Assets Tangible Fixed assets comprised: Cost At 1st Septemebr 2024 Additions At 31st August 2025 Depreciation At 1st Septemebr 2024 Charge for year At 31st August 2025 Net Book Value At 31st August 2025 At 1st Septemebr 2024 |
Fixtures and fittings Total £ £ 4,558 4,558 810 810 5,368 5,368 297 297 210 210 507 507 4,861 4,861 1,424 1,424 |
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D. Y. ST GEORGE ERITREAN ORTHODOX TEWAHDO CHURCH
Notes and Accounting Policies
For the year ended 31st August 2025
4 Creditors
Creditors comprised amounts falling due within one year as follows:
| Trade Creditors and accruals | 2025 2024 £ £ - - - - |
|---|---|
5 The Funds of the Charity
| The Funds of the Charity | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total |
At 1st Septemebr 2024 |
Incoming Resources |
Outgoing Resources At 31st August 2025 |
|
| £ 18,351 - 18,351 |
£ 28,317 18,824 47,141 |
£ £ (16,061) 30,607 - 18,824 (16,061) 49,431 |
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