
## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** 

**From** 06/04/2024 **Period start date to** 05/04/2025 **Period end date** 

**Charity name:** The Romanian Orthodox Church for Doncaster 

**Charity registration number:** 1204712 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

|**Objectives and Activities**|||
|---|---|---|
||SORP<br>reference||
|Summary of the purposes of the<br>charity as set out in its governing<br>document|Para 1.17|To promote and advance the Christian faith<br>in accordance with the teachings and<br>practices of the Romanian Orthodox<br>Church in Doncaster and the surrounding<br>areas.|
|Summary of the main activities in<br>relation to those purposes for the<br>public benefit, in particular, the<br>activities, projects or services<br>identified in the accounts.|Para 1.17<br>and 1.19|We offer all Christians in our area weekly<br>services and meetings, as well as<br>confessions, baptisms, weddings, funerals,<br>and other religious ceremonies.|
|Statement confirming whether the<br>trustees have had regard to the<br>guidance issued by the Charity<br>Commission onpublic benefit|Para 1.18|Yes, they all read the legislation and are<br>seeking to improve their knowledge.|



|**Additional information (optional)**<br>You may choose to include further statements|**Additional information (optional)**<br>You may choose to include further statements|where relevant about:|
|---|---|---|
||SORP<br>reference||
|Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|We are allowed to make any grant.|
|Contribution made by volunteers|Para 1.38|Our charity relies on volunteers, as they<br>form its foundation and provide the<br>communitywith a reason toget involved.|





## **Achievements and Performance** 

||SORP reference||
|---|---|---|
|Summary of the main<br>achievements of the charity,<br>identifying the difference the<br>charity’s work has made to<br>the circumstances of its<br>beneficiaries and any wider<br>benefits to society as a<br>whole.|Para 1.20|We successfully united the Romanian<br>community in our area to support those in<br>need, donating a significant amount of<br>clothing and various items to the local food<br>bank. We are actively identifying individuals<br>who are struggling and providing<br>assistance. Additionally, we offer legal<br>advice in various forms and help connect<br>people with the embassy or relevant<br>authorities|
|**Financial Review**||At the end of the financial period, we<br>maintained a stable financial position, with<br>income generated primarily from donations,<br>sales and contributions for weddings,<br>baptisms, and funerals. Expenditure was<br>directed towards the maintenance of the<br>church, community services, and religious<br>activities. The trustees are committed to<br>ensuring financial sustainability through<br>prudent management of resources.<br>The charity maintains a reserves policy to<br>ensure financial stability and continuity of<br>its religious and community services.<br>Reserves are held to cover unforeseen<br>expenses, support ongoing church<br>operations, and safeguard against<br>fluctuations in income. The trustees<br>regularly review the reserves policy to<br>ensure it aligns with the charity’s financial<br>needs and obligations.<br>At the end of the financial period, the<br>charity held £14.82K in reserves. This<br>amount is in line with the charity’s reserves<br>policy and is deemed sufficient to cover<br>operational costs for a designated period.<br>N/A<br>N/A<br>The trustees acknowledge certain financial<br>uncertainties, such as reliance on voluntary<br>donations and external funding. However,<br>they are confident that with prudent<br>financial management and continued<br>support from the congregation and donors,<br>the charity remains a viable going concern.<br>No significant threats have been identified<br>that would prevent the charity from<br>continuing its operations in the foreseeable<br>future.|
|Review of the charity’s<br>financial position at the end<br>of the period|Para 1.21|At the end of the financial period, we<br>maintained a stable financial position, with<br>income generated primarily from donations,<br>sales and contributions for weddings,<br>baptisms, and funerals. Expenditure was<br>directed towards the maintenance of the<br>church, community services, and religious<br>activities. The trustees are committed to<br>ensuring financial sustainability through<br>prudent management of resources.|
|Statement explaining the<br>policy for holding reserves<br>stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The charity maintains a reserves policy to<br>ensure financial stability and continuity of<br>its religious and community services.<br>Reserves are held to cover unforeseen<br>expenses, support ongoing church<br>operations, and safeguard against<br>fluctuations in income. The trustees<br>regularly review the reserves policy to<br>ensure it aligns with the charity’s financial<br>needs and obligations.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|At the end of the financial period, the<br>charity held £14.82K in reserves. This<br>amount is in line with the charity’s reserves<br>policy and is deemed sufficient to cover<br>operational costs for a designated period.|
|Reasons for holding zero<br>reserves|Para 1.22|N/A|
|Details of fund materially in<br>deficit|Para 1.24|N/A|
|Explanation of any<br>uncertainties about the<br>charity continuing as a going<br>concern|Para 1.23|The trustees acknowledge certain financial<br>uncertainties, such as reliance on voluntary<br>donations and external funding. However,<br>they are confident that with prudent<br>financial management and continued<br>support from the congregation and donors,<br>the charity remains a viable going concern.<br>No significant threats have been identified<br>that would prevent the charity from<br>continuing its operations in the foreseeable<br>future.|





**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity’s principal Donations, Sales and contributions for sources of funds (including Para 1.47 weddings, baptisms, and funerals. any fundraising) 

## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

|Description of charity’s<br>trusts:|||
|---|---|---|
|Type of governing document<br>(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Trust deed|
|How is the charity<br>constituted?<br>(e.g unincorporated<br>association, CIO)|Para 1.25|CIO|
|Trustee selection methods<br>including details of any<br>constitutional provisions e.g.<br>election to post or name of<br>any person or body entitled<br>to appoint one or more<br>trustees|Para 1.25|Every trustee must be appointed by a<br>resolution passed at a properly convened<br>meeting of the charity trustees.<br>When selecting individuals for appointment,<br>consideration must be given to the skills,<br>knowledge, and experience required for the<br>effective administration of the CIO.|



## **Reference and Administrative details** 

|Charity name|The Romanian orthodox church for Doncaster|
|---|---|
|Other name the charity uses||
|Registered charity number|1204712|
|Charity’s principal address|4 Castle View, New Edlington, Doncaster, DN121LS|



**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** 

|1<br>2<br>3|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for whole year**|**Name of person (or body)**<br>**entitled to appoint trustee**<br>**any)**|**(if**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||Lucian Filip|||||
||Florina Maria<br>Balatchi|||||
||Cornelia<br>Alexandre Ene|||||





## **Declarations** 

**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** 

**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** 

|**Signature (s)**<br>**Full name(s)**<br>**Position (e.g. Secretary,**<br>**Chair, etc) **<br>**Date**|<br>Lucian Filip (Jan 28,2026 15:09:53 GMT)||
|---|---|---|
||Lucian Filip|Cornelia Alexandre Ene|
||<br> Chair|Trustee|
||27/01/2026||
||27/01/2026||





## **Profit and Loss** 

## **THE ROMANIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH FOR DONCASTER 06 April 2024 - 05 April 2025** 

|**Income**<br>Donations<br>Income from Weddings and Baptisms ( 10 )<br>Sales of Product Income<br>Services<br>**Total for Income**<br>**Cost of Sales**<br>Purchases ( Foreign )<br>Total for Cost of Sales<br>**Gross Profit**<br>**Expenses**<br>Accountancy<br>Insurance<br>Printing and Stationary<br>Purchases<br>Rent<br>Repair and Maintenance<br>Travel and Subsistence<br>**Total for Expenses**<br>**Net Operating Income**<br>**Net Other Income**<br>**Net Income**|**2025**<br>**£**<br>24,777<br>15,355<br>16,670<br>9,600<br>66,402<br>11,732<br>11,732<br>54,670<br>1,128<br>298<br>125<br>344<br>6,800<br>250<br>990<br>9,935<br>44,735<br>**44,735**|**2024**<br>**£**<br>550<br>20,000<br>-<br>-|
|---|---|---|
|||20,550|
|||4,216<br>4,216|
|||16,334|
|||-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>1,500<br>10<br>-|
|||1,510|
|||14,824|
|||**14,824**|





## **Balance Sheet** 

## **THE ROMANIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH FOR DONCASTER** 

**As of 5 April, 2025** 

|**Cash at bank and in hand**<br>Cash in hand<br>Cash on hand<br>**Total for Cash at bank and in hand**<br>NET CURRENT ASSETS<br>NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)<br>TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES<br>TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES)<br>Capital and Reserves<br>Retained Earnings<br>Net Income<br>**Total for Capital and Reserves**|**2025**<br>**£**<br>26,803<br>32,756<br>59,558<br>59,558<br>59,558<br>59,558<br>59,558<br>56,791<br>2,768<br>**59,558**|**2024**<br>**£**<br>-<br>14,824|
|---|---|---|
|||14,824|
|||14,824<br>14,824<br>14,824<br>14,824<br>-<br>14,824|
|||**14,824**|





## **Independent Examiner's report to The Romanian Orthodox Church For Doncaster** 

We report to the charity trustees on our examination of the accounts of the charity for the year end 2025. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2001 ("the act"). 

We report on our examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 201 carrying out our examination, we have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Com section 145(5)(b) of the Act. 

## **Independent examiners' statement** 

We have completed our examination. We confirm that no material matters have come to our connection with the examination which give us cause to believe that in, any material respect: 

- accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act, or 

- -the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. 

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


Easy Accounts & Tax Ltd Chartered Accountants 2 Carlton Row Trowbridge England BA14 0RJ 

27/01/2026 

