# **Debre Tsige St. Urael Ethiopian** # **Orthodox Tewahedo Church** ## **Annual Report** **For the period 2[nd] October 2023 to 31[st] March 2025** **Charity registration number: 1205005** **Debre Tsige St. Urael Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Annual Report For the period 2nd October 2023 to 31st March 2025** ## **Contents** Trustees’ Annual Report period................................................................................ Objectives and Activities..................................................................... Achievements and Performance .................................................................... Financial Review.............................................................................................. Structure, Governance and management……………………………………………. Reference and administrative ………………………………………………… Declarations................................................................................................. **2** **Debre Tsige St. Urael Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Annual Report For the period 2nd October 2023 to 31st March 2025** ## **Trustees’ Annual Report** For the period 2nd October 2023 to 31[st] March 2025 **Charity name** : Debre Tsige St Urael Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. ## **Registered charity number** : 1205005 The Trustees hereby present their Annual Report for the financial year for the period 2nd October 2023 to 31st March 2025. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity’s governing document and the relevant accounting policies, and are fully compliant with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, the Charities Accounts and Reports Regulations 2008, and the latest Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) based on Financial Reporting Standard 102, as amended. ## **Objectives and Activities** The purpose of the charity is to advance the Christian faith while extending outreach and pastoral care to the wider community. Its mission includes relieving sickness and financial hardship among those in need, as well as promoting and preserving good health through the provision of goods, services, counselling, and support. The charity also seeks to encourage, welcome, and include young people, fostering a sense of belonging and hope. The charity’s main activities encompass providing a place of worship, holding prayers, offering religious education, conducting ceremonies such as christening, wedding and funeral prayers service as well as delivering outreach and pastoral care to the community. ## **Achievements and Performance** The church has faced challenges in securing a permanent venue of own but has diligently provide regular prayer services every other Saturday and Sunday throughout the year, along with annual religious events. Additionally, a prayer program was organised during fasting periods and Holy Week. Over the course of the year, the Charity facilitated several gatherings during Mass services and conducted various ceremonies. The church also held regular educational programs for children on religious and cultural heritage, supporting their physical, mental, and spiritual growth to help them become responsible citizens. The Charity created opportunities for the community to unite and nurturing the maintenance of positive mental and spiritual well-being. It also built bridges to connect other communities, enabling the sharing and learning of various traditions. Furthermore, it organised **3** ## **Debre Tsige St. Urael Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Annual Report For the period 2nd October 2023 to 31st March 2025** opportunities to travel to different cities to participate in spiritual celebrations, fostering broader connections and valuable experiences. ## **Financial Review** By the end of 31 March 2025, the charity achieved a net operating of £89,156.The charity reserves primarily to ensure a stable financial and to accumulate savings for the future purchase of its own church. The current cash reserve stands at £184,412. The charities have no concerns or uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a concern. ## **Structure, Governance and Management** ## **Establishment and Service Area:** Founded in the United Kingdom, our charity extends its services primarily to residents of the North East region of England. Our congregation comprises members from all parts of Tyne and Wear, reflecting a diverse and committed community. ## **Governance and Management:** The governance of the charity is overseen by a Board of Trustees, which convenes biweekly (every four weeks) to ensure effective oversight and strategic direction. The committee responsible for managing day-to-day activities reports directly to the Trustees. ## **Selection and Appointment of Trustees:** - Trustees are nominated and elected by the general assembly in accordance with the charity's procedures. - Each trustee serves a term of three years, as determined by resolutions passed during properly convened meetings of the trustees. - In selecting individuals for trustee positions, careful consideration is given to their skills, knowledge, and experience to ensure effective governance and administration of the charity’s activities. ## **Renewal and Re-election of Trustees:** - The management committee may nominate new trustees from among the congregation members every three years. - At the end of their term, trustees are required to retire but are eligible for re-election by the membership, provided they continue to uphold the charity's objectives. ## **Eligibility Criteria:** - Individuals subscribing to and supporting the aims and objectives of the charity are encouraged to participate in governance and leadership roles. **4** **Debre Tsige St. Urael Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Annual Report For the period 2nd October 2023 to 31st March 2025** ## **Reference and Administrative details** Debre Tsige St. Urael Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church is situated in Newcastle rented in st Michael church in Elswick, Westmorland road, , NE4 7RE. **Members of the board of trustees who manage the charity** - 1 Rev Brhane Sisay Chairman Vice Chairman - 2[Decon Mesele Abebe Dametew ] - 3[Mrs Mahlet yohannes Tagesse ] Secretary - 4 Mr Ashenafi Balcha Tesfaye Care Taker - 5[Mrs Seble Sileshi Gebreyes ] Head of finance - 6[Mrs Seble Fear ] Treasure - 7 > [Mr Yonas Gidei Abraham ] Public relation ## **Declarations** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** **Signature(s)** **Full name(s)** Mahlet yohannes Tagessse **Position (eg Secretary,** Secretary **Chair, etc)** **Date** 26/01/2026 **5** Debre Tisge St Urael Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church Including income and expenditure account for the period 2 October 2023 to 31 March 2025 2025 Incomin resource5 from Members subscriptions Donations from congrgabolls Ajms Charty achvrtbes Christening Prayers Tithes Weddings Vov Gross interesl receNed enerated funds 13 030 81.602 14 632 4.425 610 450 3.350 100 2.000 3.484 123.683 Cost of enoratin funds Hire of hall for church servicès PriesVDe8con all0v￿nce Transportion eosl for pr￿guDeae0n Sundry expenses Telephone Donations 3521 14435 5.100 660 133 475 24.323 Net income for the year 99.360 Cash funds last year end Cash fundg this year end 112.810 273 558 CHARfrY COMh115510N Fok Er￿L￿A0 WALES 1205W5 Recel ts and ents accounts CC16a Forlhw •ti10t2I2$ To $1AiJr2026 Section A Receipts and payments iJnre8trlctèd iiojo JJ *)0 ièbl&Tr?. *141 TewhcttE 47LI 2<123 24J2 P4•t o(rnc•lpeA¥p•ym•*rtsJ A6 C•*h lèst S•ctlon B Statement Df assets and Ilabllilles at the •nd of the perlod unr•s¢ricthd fU(40* C•th9(rfh¥ Oetslls *J4 roW¢•sh Vetalls J In¥esbm•ni *S**ty D*t1115 Ch￿rtY'S f￿¥n us• Q•taiis •5 Li*bllttk* na *• #14¥ # STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES # DEBRE TISGE ST URAEL ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX TEWAHIDO CHURCH For the year 2 October 2023 to 31 March 2025 In accordance with instructions given to us we have prepared without carrying out an audit the annexed financial statements from the accounting records of Debre Tisge St Urael Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church from information and explanations supplied to us. 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