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2025-03-31-accounts

Charitable Incorporated Organisation Number: 1201466

All Saints Mar Thoma Church CIO, Peterborough

Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

CIO No: 1201466

All Saints Mar Thoma Church CIO, Peterborough Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner’s Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 10
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 11 to 13

CIO No: 1201466

All Saints Mar Thoma Church CIO, Peterborough

Report of the Trustees

For the year ended 31st March 2025

All Saints Mar Thoma Parish in Peterborough mirrors the Kingdom of God by offering solace and hope to those in need. The establishment of "All Saints Mar Thoma Church" in Peterborough was made possible by divine grace. Initially a small migrant group, it evolved into a thriving congregation on 1 Feb 2013. Today, the church accommodates over 100 families and efficiently manages prayers through 5 prayer groups.

Spiritual & Temporal Administration

Rev. Thomas George, who assumed the roles of the full time Parish Vicar and President of All Saints Mar Thoma Church in May 2023, has provided leadership and guidance, greatly benefiting the spiritual growth of the parish. For effective administration, the Parish has a General Body, and Executive Committee, Parish Organizations and Area Prayer Groups. Each organization of the Parish has its own Executive Committee and Office Bearers. The President of the General Body/Executive Committee and all Parish Organizations and Prayer Group is the Parish Vicar Rev Thomas George.

Parish Worship Services and Events

The Holy Communion services were conducted every Sunday, while Divine services were reserved for 5th Sundays. Great Lent Worship Services, including Passion Week, lasted for 50 days and were held either at the Church or members' homes. Special services such as Easter Sunday, Maundy Thursday Holy Qurbana, and Good Friday Service took place at the church. Other events included the First Holy Communion was on 24th November 2024 and 23rd March 2025. The Episcopal has visited on 9th April 2024,23rd June 2024and 23rd March 2025. Cultural day was held on 12th October 2024. Family Sunday was observed on 27 January 2025, along with the Harvest Festival and auction of produce on September 15th, 2024. A Christmas Carol event occurred on December 16th, 2023, with various programs and a Holy Qurbana on Christmas day. The Christmas carol service was held by visiting every church members house from 15 - 22 december 2024.. The Parish Sports and Games Day was celebrated on 7th september 2024,11 of January 2025 and 18 of January 2025. Additionally, Parish Day and Edavaka Convention took place on January 31st to 2nd of February 2025, respectively.

Area Prayer Group Meetings: The Parish has six prayer groups, viz., Peterborough A, Peterborough B, Cambridge – Bury, Kettering – Corby, and Kings Lynn – Boston Norwich Great Yarmouth. Area Prayer group meetings are conducted monthly at members' residences, with attendance from respective area members engaging in bible study, intercessory prayer, and messages. The prayer groups conducted house to house carolling in each area.

Edavaka (Parish) Mission: The Edavaka Mission conducted regular cottage prayers, fasting prayers, multiple Lent observances such as 25 days lent, 3 days lent, 13 days lent and 15 days lent, and the Annual Bible Convention from 4–6 October 2024. It also supported various charity programmes, including

supporting the building homes for poor families, supporting evangelists and others who need medical and educational care..

Youth Fellowship: The Youth Fellowship held weekly meetings, observed Youth Sunday on 20 October 2024, organised cottage fellowships between August and December 2024, and participated in zonal and

national youth programmes. The youth led charitable activities such as supporting education needs of children who need financial support.

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CIO No: 1201466

All Saints Mar Thoma Church CIO, Peterborough

Report of the Trustees

For the year ended 31st March 2024

Sevika Sangham : Prayer meetings and chain prayer, including a 24-hour chain prayer held on every 3rd Thursday with all prayer requests. Sevika Sangham Day, observed on the 10th of September. In addition, members engaged in various activities such as food sales during events like the Harvest festival and parish sports programmes, and actively participated in zonal chain prayers and continue the hospitality ministry. Additionally, charitable activities are undertaken by the organization to help those who are in need.

Choir: The Parish choir, consisting of 11 males and 20 females, is affiliated with the Department of Sacred Music and Communications. The Choir supported all major worship services, observed Choir Sunday on 26 May 2024, participated in parish and diocesan Christmas Carol services in December 2024 and January 2025, and organised a choir retreat and prayer cell meetings.

Sunday School: The Sunday School served over 140 children, conducted Vacation Bible School from 30 May to 2

June 2024, and observed World Sunday School Day on 3 November 2024. The Sunday school led

charitable initiative in supporting the educational needs of children of economically

disadvantaged communities.

Charitable Incorporated Organisation : The church has gone through a smooth transition into CIO legal structure with effect from 1st April 2023. Under the new charity number 1201466, new bank account was used for all transactions. The old bank account and the old charity 1157144 has been closed through the resolutions agreed by the committee.

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CIO No: 1201466

All Saints Mar Thoma Church CIO, Peterborough

Report of the Trustees

For the year ended 31[st] March 2025

Reference and Administrative Details

The Charitable Incorporated Organisation : All Saints Mar Thoma Church CIO, Peterborough Charity Registration Number : 1201466 Principal address : St. John's Hall Mayors Walk Peterborough PE3 6EZ

Trustees / Committee

The Trustees and Oficers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:

Rev.
Thomas George
:
Mr.
Lee Philip
:
Mr.
Liju Kuruvilla George
:
Mr.
Shaji P. Cherian
:
Mr.
Mathew Varughese
:
Mr.
Denny Jacob
:
Mr.
John Mathew
:
Mr.
Simon Cherian
:
Mr.
Bijo Kuruvilla Kurian
:
Mr.
Binu George
:
Mrs.Sara Lee Philip
:
Mr.
Sabu Zachariah
:
Mr.
Shinu Raju
:
Mr.
Mammen Abraham
:
Mr.
Abraham A Abraham
:
Mrs. Subi K George
:
Mrs. Ashli Susan Philip
:
Mr.
Philip Thomas
:
Mr.
Johan Joji Thomas
:
Mr.
Vineeth Abraham Pazhoor
:
Mr.
Abraham K Jacob
:
Mr.
Rejimon Mathai
:
Independent Examiner
Approved by order of the board of trustees on:
Mr.Mathew Varughese - Secretary
Dated :
25-Jan-2026		 Choir
Internal Auditor
557 Filton Avenue
Bristol
BS7 0QH
and signed on its behalf by:
Trustee - Accounts
Vice President
Vicar and President
Trustee - Finance
Secretary
Internal Auditor
Area Rep - Prayer Group B
Area Rep - Kingslynn & Boston
Area Rep - Cambridge & Bury
Area Rep - Corby & Kettering
Area Rep - Nottingham
Sevika Sangahm
Sunday School
Edavaka Mission
Youth Fellowship
Lay Leaders
Lay Leaders
Mandalam Rep.
Assembly Rep.
Area Rep - Prayer Group A
Thomas David Accountancy & Taxation Limited
25-Jan-2026

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CIO No: 1201466

All Saints Mar Thoma Church CIO, Peterborough

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of All SaintsMar Thoma Church

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages five to thirteen.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is required.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of the independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view ‘ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

have not been met; or

Thomas David FCCA

Thomas David Accountancy & Taxation Limited 557 Filton Avenue Bristol BS7 0QH Date :

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CIO No: 1201466

All Saints Mar Thoma Church CIO, Peterborough

Statement of Financial Activities

for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

Notes
2
3
Total
Other
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Church Running Costs
NET INCOME
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Other income		 Unrestricted
funds
£
144,405
1,140
145,545
(124,260)
(2,648)
(126,908)
18,637		 Restricted
fund
£
1,140
-
1,140
(3,693)
-
(3,693)
(2,553)		 2025
Total funds
£
145,545
1,140
146,685
(127,953)
(2,648)
(130,601)
16,084		 2024
Total
funds
£
155,754
902
156,656
(130,238)
(2,690)
(132,928)
23,727

CONTINUING OPERATIONS*

All income and expenditure have arisen from continuing activities.

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CIO No: 1201466

All Saints Mar Thoma Church CIO, Peterborough

Balance Sheet

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
8
46,452
9
28,669
10
24,210
52,879
11
(4,388)
48,490
94,943
94,943
12
Unrestricted funds
At 31 March 2025
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
NET ASSETS
TOTAL FUNDS
FUNDS
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
Amounts falling due within one year
NET CURRENT ASSETS
Restricted /Designated funds
CREDITORS
TOTAL		 Restricted
fund
£
-
-
123,832
123,832
-
123,832
123,832
123,832		 2025
Total funds
£
46,452
28,669
148,041
176,710
(4,388)
172,322
218,774
218,774
94,942
123,832
218,774		 2024
47,903
31,010
124,473
155,483
(695)
154,787
202,691
202,691
99,305
103,385
202,691

25-Jan-2026

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on …................................................. and were signed on its behalf by: … Mr. Shaji P. Cherian Mr. Liju Kuruvilla George (Trustee-Accountant) (Trustee- Finance)

Rev. Thomas George (Vicar and President)

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CIO No: 1201466

All Saints Mar Thoma Church CIO, Peterborough

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘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) (effective 1 January 2015)’, Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'EFA, the and the

Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its estimated useful life.

Freehold property - not provided Fixtures and fittings - 15% on reducing balance basis Motor Vehicle - 20% on reducing balance basis

The trustees have carried out a full impairment review in accordance with FRS 102, as a result of which no depreciation charge is made in respect of Freehold Property on the ground that the estimated residual value is not materially different from its carrying value in the Balance Sheet.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

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CIO No: 1201466

All Saints Mar Thoma Church CIO, Peterborough

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

2. Income From Donations

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2025 2024
£
Donations Received 145,545 155,754
INVESTMENT INCOME
Bank Interest 1,140 902
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3. INVESTMENT INCOME

4. TRUSTEES REMMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 other than the ministerial stipend and other related living expenses paid to the vicar for his pastoral duties.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024.

5. INVESTMENT POLICY

The trustees have the power to transfer money from the current account to a deposit account to maximise the income received from interest.

6. RISK MANAGEMENT

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to it's operations, personnel and finances, and are satisfied that the systems are in place to mitigate our exposure to major risks. The trustees to ensure that they still meet the needs of the charity periodically review these procedures.

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CIO No: 1201466

All Saints Mar Thoma Church CIO, Peterborough

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

8.
Land &
Building
Fixtures and
fittings
£
£
33912
18,414
Additions
-
-
33,912
18,414
Brought forward
7,423
-
1,649
-
9,072
33,912
9,342
9.
10.
11.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Gift Aid Tax Receivable
Debtors/Prepayments
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Creditors & Accruals
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Lloyds Bank Accounts
CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
COST
Disposal
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2025
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
DEPRECIATION
Charge for the year		 Motor
Vehicles
£
3,750
-
3,750
750
600
1,350
2,400		 Computer
equipment
£
-
1,197
-
1,197
-
399
399
798
2025
£
28,669
-
28,669
148,041
4,388
4,388		 Totals
£
56,076
1,197
-
57,273
8,173
2,648
10,821
46,452
2024
£
31,010
-
31,010
124,473
695
695

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CIO No: 1201466

All Saints Mar Thoma Church CIO, Peterborough

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Funds
FUNDS
General fund
Vidyarambham
Church Car Fund - Designated Fund
Projector Fund - Designated Fund
Vicar Transfer Fund - Designated Funds
Crisis Fund - Designated Fund
Church Develop Fund - Restricted Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
General fund
Mission Fund
MPR Zone
Light
Church Development Fund
Vicar Transfer Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Parsonage Restricted Fund		 Transfer from
Chariy No.
1157144 as on
1/4/2024
£
99,305
4,980
750
18,597
2,200
48,292
26,923
653
265
525
200
202,690
202,690		 Net
Movement In
Funds
£
18,637
-
-
(3,693)
-
1,140
-
-
-
-
16,084
16,084
Incoming
Resources
£
145,545
1,140
146,685
146,685		 Transfers
between
Funds
£
(23,000)
-
-
-
-
23,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
Resources
Expended
£
(126,908)
(3,693)
(130,601)
(130,601)		 At 31.03.25
£
94,942
4,980
750
14,904
2,200
48,292
51,063
653
265
525
200
218,774
218,774
Movement
In Funds
£
18,637
1,140
(3,693)
16,084
16,084

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CIO No: 1201466

All Saints Mar Thoma Church CIO, Peterborough

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

Investment Income
Other income
Parish Sports & Games
Church facility usage
Diocese share
Parish welfare fund
Family retreat
Diocese carol donation
Offertory
Diocese Meeting Donation
Edavaka Mission
Gift Aid
Vidyarambham
Subscriptions
Charity Donations
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Baptism
Birthday
Wedding Day
Bishop House and Diocese Office Collection
St. Johns Hall Donation
Parsonage Collection
One Day Income
Cultural Day Donation
Mission Fund
Choir
Carol Rounds
Total
Self-Denial
Recessa
Donations
First Holy Communion
Total Incoming Resources
Area Group Donation
Vicar Transfer fund
Diocese Fund Donations
Harvest
Carol Services
Bank Interest
Family Sunday
Sunday School
Youth
Sevika Sangam
Parish Day & Convention
Food Donations		 2025
£
44,730
3,300
9,634
-
3,397
1,189
-
3,460
-
-
-
8,672
2,810
935
2,285
3,820
30
1,772
790
2,200
129
50
780
950
9,575
2,159
1,137
898
3,910
29,775
-
-
-
1,963
125
1,550
50
3,420
50
145,545
1,140
146,685		 2024
£
49,365
3,395
11,400
103
3,483
1,352
400
525
833
750
910
12,305
3,420
1,150
110
6,501
625
1,273
1,250
3,649
581
265
1,646
1,405
6,952
1,042
694
160
1,833
31,717
485
700
5,475
-
-
-
-
-
-
155,754
902
156,656

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CIO No: 1201466

All Saints Mar Thoma Church CIO, Peterborough

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

EXPENDITURE
Charitable Activities
Parish Sports & games expenses
Mission Fund
Diocese Carol Expenses
Total
Parish Day
Diocese Meeting Expenses
Altar Expenses
Vicar Transfer
Choir
Edavaka Mission
Sevika Sangham
Vicarage Rent & Utilities
Sabha Office/Diocese Payment
Higher Education
Cultural Day
St. J. Hall Rent
St. Johns Hall Utilities & water
Salary Adjustment Funds
First Holly Communion
Carol Rounds
Ministerial Stipend
Telephone & Internet
Misc. Exp to St. Peters Church
Bishop House Payments
Vehicle Maintenance and Travel
Ecumenical Subscription Fee
St. Peter's Church Misc. Services
Sunday School
Youth
Passion Week
Sundry Expenses
Repairs & Building Maintenance
Printing, Stationery & Postage
Guest Speaker
Charity
Area Group Expenses
St. Johns Insurance
Diocese Fund
Carol Services
Harvest		 2025
£
33,148
16,309
-
-
-
3,081
250
257
564
8,278
7,539
1,332
-
-
4,051
-
1,550
250
1,495
3,399
704
3,772
1,813
711
3,693
8,798
800
483
1,337
3,015
434
2,502
1,560
1,453
1,500
834
-
1,997
314
117,220		 2024
£
27,225
16,277

1,201

736

400
2,088
250
228
882
8,083
9,898
1,298

5,475

150
7,165

2,059
1,218
250
2,323
4,327
587
2,725
2,650
870
3,693
8,165
1,050
555
657
180
610
939
1,239
2,785
1,450
1,350

2,312
-
889
124,238

EXPENDITURE

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All Saints Mar Thoma Church CIO, Peterborough

EXPENDITURE
Brought Forward
Diocese Carol Exp
Fixtures & Fittings
Mortgage & legal charges
Visiting Bishops (Kaimuthu)
Family retreat
Total
Accounts Software Cost
Church Cleaning
Accountancy & Audit Fees
Other Expenses
Depreciation
Total Resources expended
Net income
Parsonage Expenses
Fellowship Refreshments		 for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities		 2025
£
117,220
-
800
3,103
3,183
2,011
490
540
140
61
405
127,953
2,648
2,648
130,601
16,084		 2024
£
124,238

774
-
-
1,721
2,578
387
540
-
-
-
130,238
2,690
2,690
132,928
23,727

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