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Trustees' Annual Report for the period
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name[HOLY RIVER COMMUNITY]
Other names charity is known by
| Registered charity number (if any) **Charity's principal address ** |
1202326 |
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| 2 Elm Park Road, , | |
| Pinner | |
| Middlesex | |
| Postcode HA5 3LA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name |
Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| DANUT DANIEL MARTIN |
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| NICUSOR MIRZA |
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| SEBASTIAN IOAN BALAN |
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| MIHAIL BENIAMIN URECHE |
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EMANUEL IULIAN 5 CONDURAC HE 6[LEONTIN ] GROZA 7[ANDREI ] MUNTEANU 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Type of adviser Name Address Accountant Acumen 107 Burdett Road, London E3 4JN London
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution Type of governing document
(eg. trust deed, constitution) Trust How the charity is constituted
(eg. trust, association, company)
By Appointment Trustee selection methods
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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| You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; relationship with any related parties; trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. |
The organisation promotes the Christian faith |
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| based on the Bible, which it believes is the | |
| inspired, | |
| authoritative Word of God and the foundation for | |
| faith, doctrine, and conduct. | |
| Key beliefs include: | |
| One eternal God who exists in three persons: | |
| Father, Son, and Holy Spirit | |
| Jesus Christ as both fully God and fully man, born | |
| of the Virgin Mary, crucified for the sins of | |
| humanity, | |
| risen from the dead, and ascended into heaven | |
| The Holy Spirit indwelling and empowering | |
| believers for godly living and service, and | |
| manifesting through | |
| spiritual gifts and fruit | |
| Salvation through faith in Jesus Christ alone, by | |
| grace, made possible by His atoning death and | |
| resurrection | |
| The personal and imminent return of Jesus Christ | |
| A future resurrection of the dead and eternal life | |
| for believers | |
| The Church as the body of Christ made up of all | |
| true believers | |
| The practice of believer’s baptism by immersion | |
| and the Lord’s Supper as ordinances for the | |
| Church | |
| The importance of stewardship, prayer, praise, | |
| and evangelism as expressions of Christian life | |
| Practices include: | |
| Public worship through music, prayer, and Bible | |
| teaching | |
| Evangelism and mission work locally and | |
| internationally | |
| Providing Christian education through Sunday |
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Schools and discipleship training Holding services, Bible studies, and pastoral support to strengthen spiritual growth Practicing baptism and communion Encouraging believers in stewardship, family responsibility, and active ministry All activities are conducted in accordance with this faith and are open to the public for the benefit of individuals and the wider community. , Worship services are currently held at 2 Elm Park Road , PINNER , Middlesex , HA5 3LA The services are open to the public, and anyone is welcome to attend, regardless of background, faith, or personal circumstances. There is no membership requirement or charge for attendance.
Regular worship services are held: Every Sunday from 10 am and 17:30pm, Midweek services or prayer meetings on on week days as decided by the trustees , Additional services such as special events, youth nights, and seasonal celebrations are also held at various times throughout the year. Romanian “Holy River” Community are commited to remained in partnership with Romanian Churches from London in order to serve our communities together. And with excelence
This partnership aims to foster unity, cooperation, and mutual support in our ministries. The purpose of this partnership is to: Share resources and expertise, collaborate on outreach
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and evangelism initiatives, support each other's ministries and projects and furtheremore to foster a spirit of unity and cooperation among our congregations. We will continue over the years to got regular meetings between leaders to discuss joint initiatives and share updates, pulpit exchanges and joint worship services; collaborative outreach and evangelism projects and shared resources, including facilities and equipment. This partnership will benefit both churches by: enhancing our witness and impact in the community, providing opportunities for joint learning and growth, strengthening our bonds and fostering unity. We look forward to exploring ways to serve the Lord together.
Section C Objectives and activities
The charity is established to further the following exclusively charitable purposes for the public benefit within the London Borough of Harrow To advance the Christian faith in the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees may from time to time think fit, for the benefit of the public, in particular Summary of the but not exclusively, by: objects of the charity · holding of worship services, prayer meetings, set out in its lectures, public celebration of religious festivals, governing document street preaching, producing and/or distributing literature to enlighten others about the Christian religion; · providing Christian religious education through Sunday Schools and training for Christian workers
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To advance the Christian education of children and young people by the provision of a homework club, and supplementary education classes. To preserve and protect good health by the provision of appropriate information, advice and support.
To further or benefit the Romanian residents of London Borough of Harrow without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
THYL is a charity focusing on the needs of its local community from Harrow and surrounding . The work we do with individuals is to help the participant learn new skills, provide a routine and a place for individuals to make new friends and share ideas. We have trained coaches that signpost and provide basic advice on anything to do with their personal lives. We are here to improve people’s quality of life by way of getting them to attend and take part.
We will achieve our charitable objectives by strengthening and connecting the community by increasing the number of participants that can join by 20% year on year for the next 5 years.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and performance
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year |
The charity had a successful year in 2023-2024, providing various activities and opportunities for children to engage in. Throughout the year, a total of 50 children participated in activities such as drama classes, badminton, healthy eating seminars, and football tournaments at Mile End Park leisure Centre. The summer holiday program was particularly popular, with 85 children attending each week and enjoying activities such as arts and crafts workshops, trampoline outings, and football tournaments. Additionally, the charity organized day trips to places like Emirates Cable Cars, Surrey Quays Cinema, and Chessington World of Adventures, providing the children with new experiences and adventures. During the Christmas break, the charity continued to engage the children with activities like Winter Wonderland visits, football tournaments, and outings to places like Lea Valley Ice-skating and East Ham Flip out trampoline. Overall, the charity's efforts to provide a diverse range of activities aimed at keeping the children engaged and entertained were successful, and the consistent attendance of 50 children at each event demonstrates the positive impact of the charity's work in the community. Moving forward, the charity can continue to build on these successes and expand its reach to further benefit children in need. |
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Section E Financial review
has initially proposed a reserves policy that will Brief statement of the ensure that the charity maintains at least six charity’s policy on months of basic running costs in it’s unrestricted reserves reserves in order to ensure the stability and continued smooth running of the charity's activities. At the year end, free reserves were £45077, which would cover at least eleven months of the basic running costs (i.e. costs without participant costs, which would be dependent on activity in the charity). Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
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The organisation advances the Christian faith through a combination of worship, education, outreach, and discipleship. This includes: Regular public worship services that include prayer, Bible teaching, and communal praise Bible study groups and prayer meetings to support spiritual growth and community among believers Evangelistic outreach, including street preaching, literature distribution, and online content sharing Youth ministry and Sunday Schools, providing Christian education and mentoring for children and young people Mission work, both locally and internationally, sharing the Christian message and providing practical support to communities Pastoral care, offering spiritual and emotional support to individuals and families Organising Christian events, such as seminars, conferences, seasonal celebrations, and open-air services Producing and sharing Christian resources, including printed and digital materials All these activities are carried out in accordance with the organisation’s statement of faith and are open to the public. They are intended to promote understanding of the Christian faith, encourage moral and spiritual development, and offer community support guided by biblical principles.
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Dan M Full name(s) Mr Danut Daniel Martin Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Chair, etc)
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Date 2310412025 TAR 12 March 2012