Trustees, Annual Report for the period From: 17.10.2023 31.03.2025 Period start date Period end date Charity name: THE GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY OF sr ANTHONY THE GREAT, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Charity reglstratlon number: 1205217 ObjectiK'e5 aiid rlctii.itii35 Summary of the purposes of the charity a5 set out in its governing document: To advance the Orthodox Christian religion in Newcastle upon Tyne for the benefit of the public in accordance with the doctrines and the canons of the Greek Orthodox Church through the holding of prayer meeting5, lectures. public celebrations of religious festivals. producing and/or distributing literature of the Greek Orthodox religion and pastoral care in the community Summary of the rnain activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit.. The main activities pertain to the advancement of the Orthodox Christian Religion in general and through the establishment 2nd furtherance ofa parish in the City of Newcastle upon Tyne. by way of regular liturgical worship and the development of parish life. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public beneftt: The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and therefore ensure that the charitys objectives and activities meet those requirements. Acliieveiii eiit.s 2nd Perloi'inaiice Summary olthe main achievements of the charity: Providing support and spiritual guidance throughout the reporting period through liturgical services. pastoral care, and community activities. Increased frequency of church services Increased voluntary contributions rnade by members of our congregation
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period: The Greek Orthodox Community of St Anthony the GreaL Newcastle upon Trne Balance Sheetat 31st March 2025 Assets and Liabilities Investments Property Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Net Current Assets 15457.29 15457.29 Current Liabilities Total Assets less current Liabilities Unrestricted Funds 15457.29 15457.29 15457.29 Statement ofFinancial Activities (Including Income and Expenditure Account) For the period from 16th October 2023 to 315t March 2025 Unrestricted Funds Incoming Resources Collections during Services Standing order Grant Gift Aid Other Income Total Inc4)ming Resources 19360.68 8150 27510.68 Resources Expended Cost of Generating Funds Administrative Expenses 138.12
Rent of Church and Church hall Food provision Church supplies Repairs and Renewals Total Resources Expended 7435 1149.13 8872.58 1078 18672.83 Net Incoming/Outgoing Resources: 8837.85 Total Funds at 16th October 2023: 6619.44 Total Funds at 31st March 2025: 15457.29 Statement explaining the policy forholding reserves: Not applicable Amount of reserves held: Not applicable Reasons for holding zero reserves: Not applicable Details of fund materially in deficit: Not applicable Explanation ofany uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern: No uncertaiJ)ties applicable The charity's principal sources offunds: Donations and other voluntary contributions. Sti'ucture, Covernance and Management Description of charlS trusts: The advancement of the Orthodox Christian Religion in general and through the establishment and furtherance of a parish in the City of Newcastle upon Tyne. Type of governing document: Constitution How is the charity constituted? cio Trustee selection methods:
Appointed charity trustees. Every trustee must be appointed for a term of two years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity members. Reference and Administrative details Charity name: THE GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITrf OF ST ANTHONY THE GREAT, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Other name the charity uses: ST ANTHONYS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH NEWGISTLE UPON TYNE Registered charity number: 1205217 Chariws principal address: St John the Baptist Church. Grdinger Stree¢ Newcastle upon Tyne. NEI 5JG Names of the cliarity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Office (if any) Dates arted if not for whole year l. Fr. Symeon Menne (Priest-in-charge) 2. Savina Iliadou 3. Dr Panagiotis Korovessis 4. Eleftherios Zormpas Declaratioiis The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the chariws trustees Signature(s)'. Full name(s): Fr. Symeon nne, Position: Priest-in-charge / Trustees Date: 9/Nov/2025
The Greek Orthodox Community of St Anthony the Great, Newcastle upon Tyne Contents of the Report IL nd.4ccoiints For the period 16th October 2023 to 31st March 2025 Reference and Administrative Information Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities Balance Sheet Statement of Financial Activities Notes to the Accounts Detailed Statement of Financial Artivities
The Greek Orthodox Community ofst Anthony the Great, Newcastle upon Tyne Reference and Administrntive Information Company Registration Number N/A Registered Charity Number. 1205217 Trustees: Fr. Symeon Menne Savina Iliadou Dr Panagiotis Korovessis Eleftherios Zormpas Registered Office and Operating Address: St lohn the Baptist Church. Grainger Street. Newcastle upon Tyne. NEI SIG Bankers: Barclays Bank UK PLC 49 - 51 Northumberland Stree¢ Newcastle Upon Tyne NEI 7AF
Tlie Greek Orthodox Community of St Anthony the Great, Newcastle upon Tyne Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities Thetrustees have pleasure in presentingtheirfiTStreportand accounts forthe period from the 16th October 2023 until 31st March 2025. Structure, governance and management: The organisation is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO), incorporated and registered as a charity on 16rh October 2023. Objects: To advance the Orthodox Christian religion in Newcastle upon Tyne for the benefit of the public in accordance with the doctrines and the canons of the Greek Orthodox Church through the holding of prayer meetings. lectures, public celebrations of religious festivals. producing and/or distributing literature of the Greek Orthodox religion and pastoral care in the community The main activities pertain to the advancement of the Orthodox Christian Religion through regular liturgical worship, pastoral care, and community activities. Financial review: Total incoming resources for the period amounted to £27510.68. with total resources expended of £18672.83. resulting in net incoming resources of £8837.85. This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recomrnended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities (FRS 102). taking advantage of the concessions provided by the SORP for smaller charities. The report was approved by the board on 9 November 2025 Symeon Men Priest in charge and Trustee
The Greek Orthodox Comniunity of St Anthony the Gi"eat, Newcastle upon Tyne Balance Sheet at 31st March 2025 Assets and Liabilities Investments Property Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Net Current Assets Current Liabilities Total Assets less current Liabilities Unrestricted Funds 15457.29 15457.29 15457.29 15457.29 'lotal F'iiiid5 15457.29 For the year ending 31st March 2025. the CIO was entitled to exemption from audit and independent examination. as the annual gross income was less than £25,000, in accordance with the relevant charity regulations and guidance from the Charity Commission. The members have not required the CIO to obtain an audit under these provisions. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for- l) ensuring that the CIO keeps proper accounting records which comply with charity law and the Charities Act 2011. and 2) preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the CIO at the end of each financial year according to the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). and which otherwise comply with the requirements applicable to a CIO. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP and the Charities Act 2011 as they relate to small charities. Approved by the Board on 9th November 2025 and signed on its behalf by: Fr. Symeon enne Priest in charge
The Greek Orthodox Community of St Anthony the Great, Newcastle upon Tyne Statement of Financial Activities (liicludiiig Income and Expenditure Account) For the period frorn 16th Ortober 2023 to 31si March 2025 Unrestrirted Funds Incoming Resources Collections during Services Standing order Grant Gift Aid Other Income 19360.68 8150 Total Incotning Resources 27510.68 Resources Expended Cost of Generating Funds Administrative Expenses Rent of Church and Church hall 138.12 7435 1149.13 Food provision Church supplies Repairs and Renewals Total Resources Expended 8872.58 1078 18672.83 Net Incomin8/Outgoing Resources: 8837.85 Total Funds at 16th Ortober 2023: 6619.44 Total Funds at 31st March 2025: 15457.29
The Greek Orthodox Community ofst Anthony the Great, Newcastle upon Tyne Notes to tlie Accoiints For the period from 16th October 2023 to 31st March 2025 Accounting policies Basis of accounting The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the provisions of Section IA "Small Entities" of Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006 and follow the recommendations in Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP FRS 102). taking advantage of the concessions provided by the SORP forsmaller charities. Incoming resources All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity becomes entitled to the reSoUrs, the trleeS are virtually certain they will receive the Yesources and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Expenditure and liabilitles Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are incurred. Resources expended include attributable VAT which cannot be recovered. Fund accounting Unrestricted fijnds are donations and other incoming resources receivable or generated for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds. Designated funds are unrestrirted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted fundsareto beused forspecificpurposes aslaid down bythedonor. Expenditure which meets this cnteria is charged to the fund. Costs of generating fund5 Costs of generating funds are those costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, or incurred in trading activities undertaken to raise funds.
The Greek Orthodox Community ofst Anthony the Great, Newcastle upon Tyne Detciiled St-ltemeiit of Fiiiaiicial Activities For the period from 16th October 2023 to 31si March 2025 Unrestricted Funds Revenue Collections during Services Standing order Grant 19360.68 8150 Gift Aid Other Income Total Incoming Resources 27510.68 Resources Expended Cost of Generating Funds Administrative Expenses Rent ofchurch and Church hall Food provision Church supplies Repairs and Renewals Total Resources Expended 138.12 7435 1149.13 8872.58 1078 18672.83