Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 19/03/2024 Period start date To 31/12/2024 Period end date Charity name: GRACE ROMANIAN PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Charity registration number: 1207498
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith within England, primarily, but not exclusively, within London, Oxfordshire, Banbury, and the surrounding neighbourhoods, and in such other parts of United Kingdom or the world |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Engaging in evangelistic outreach initiatives within local communities, such as organizing events, providing pastoral counselling, and offering support services to those in need. Nurturing spiritual growth and discipleship among believers through vibrant worship services, Bible studies, and fellowship opportunities. Promoting Christian values and ethics in society through advocacy, community engagement, and social justice initiatives. Equipping believers with the necessary resources, training, and support to fulfil their calling as ambassadors of Christ in their spheres of influence. By fulfilling these objectives, Grace Romanian Pentecostal Church seeks to make a positive impact on individuals, families, and communities, demonstrating the transformative power of the Gospel in the lives of people. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance on public benefit and fee charging, when reviewing the charity’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference
Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The aims and objectives sated above are the basis of our charitable status. As a charity we are new however we teach principles of faith and Christian living and how that impacts on members personally and how together meet needs in our community. We start organising on teams that work hard to carry our vision and message to our community and expressing God’s heart in numerous ways. |
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We only started in December 2024 our fundraising activities and the amount of aid received was only £961 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The trustees seek where possible to retain within the Current Account cleared funds that allows 3 months without any income. At 31 December 2024 the account balance was £961 which has been accepted as reserve and did not match our target. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £961 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | It is only beginning of our activity and we do not see any concern |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The method of selection the trustees is set out in the Constitution and they have to not be under the age of 16, to be approved by a majority or at least 75% of the charity and must affirm in writing the Basis of Faith, Ethical Statements and Doctrinal Distinctives. The charity trustees’ positions are the Chair, the treasurer, the Secretary, the Safeguarding – DPS and the Administrator. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | GRACE ROMANIAN PENTECOSTAL CHURCH |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1207498 |
| Charity’s principal address | Ruscote Community Centre 5 Ruscote Arcade Longelandes Way BANBURY OX16 1PH |
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 (ifany) |
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| Mr. MADALIN CONSTANTIN SCHIOPU | ||||
| Mr. VASILE SAVASTIAN | ||||
| Mr. DANIEL SILVIU IONICA | ||||
| Mr. GABRIEL COSTICA SAVASTIAN | ||||
| Mr. DANUT NEGRU | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
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| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Madalin C. Schiopu Full name(s) MADALIN CONSTANTIN SCHIOPU Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 29/12/2025
| GRACE ROMANIAN PENTECOSTAL CHURCH | GRACE ROMANIAN PENTECOSTAL CHURCH | 1207498 | |
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | CC16a | ||
| 19/03/2024 For the period from |
To | 31/12/2024 |
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 961 - - - - - - - 961 - - - 961 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 961 - - 961 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 961 - - - - - - - 961 - - - 961 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 961 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| GIFT AID | 961 | - | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
961 |
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| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 961 | - | - | 961 | - | ||
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
03/02/2026
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) GIFT AID RECEIPTS Details Details Details Signature Madalin Schiopu |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 961 - - - - - 961 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name MADALIN CONSTANTIN SCHIOPU |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| Madalin Schiopu | MADALIN CONSTANTIN SCHIOPU | 29/12/2025 | |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
03/02/2026
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