REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1209366
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Period 31 July 2024 to 31 July 2025
for
HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH
DoKument Ltd Corbet Arms, High Street Market Drayton United Kingdom TF9 1PY
HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH
Report of the Trustees
for the Period 31 July 2024 to 31 July 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 31 July 2024 to 31 July 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The charity’s objective is to advance the Orthodox Christian faith for the public benefit, in accordance with the Statement of Faith set out in the Schedule, in particular (but not exclusively) by providing and maintaining an Orthodox church parish in Manchester and the North West, offering a place of worship and delivering educational, pastoral and outreach activities, thereby preserving Moldovan religious culture and traditions.
Significant activities
The charity’s significant activities during the year comprised the provision of religious activities.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
POLICIES IN PLACE
Safeguarding
The charity has a safeguarding policy in place to ensure the protection and wellbeing of all beneficiaries, volunteers and members of the public who engage with its activities.
Health and safety
The charity maintains a health and safety policy to provide a safe environment for worship, events and all related activities.
Data protection
The charity operates a data protection policy to ensure that personal data is handled in accordance with applicable legislation and best practice.
OPERATING LOCATION IN RELATION TO THE REGISTERED ADDRESS
2 Hall Moss Rd, M9 7AT
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1209366
Principal address
80 LONGLEY ROAD STOKE-ON-TRENT ST3 1AN
Trustees
A Visan Chairman (appointed 31.7.24) I Burlac (appointed 3.7.25) I Yanioglova (appointed 31.7.24)
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HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH
Report of the Trustees
for the Period 31 July 2024 to 31 July 2025
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 1 April 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
A Visan - Trustee
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HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Period 31 July 2024 to 31 July 2025
| Unrestricted Restricted fund fund Notes £ £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 24,369 - Other income 15 - Total 24,384 - EXPENDITURE ON Other 4,165 - NET INCOME 20,219 - TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 20,219 - |
Total funds £ 24,369 15 24,384 4,165 20,219 20,219 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH
Balance Sheet
31 July 2025
| Unrestricted Restricted fund fund Notes £ £ CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 20,219 - NET CURRENT ASSETS 20,219 - TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 20,219 - NET ASSETS 20,219 - FUNDS 3 Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Total funds £ 20,219 20,219 20,219 20,219 20,219 20,219 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 1 April 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
A Visan - Trustee
I Burlac - Trustee
I Yanioglova - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Period 31 July 2024 to 31 July 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 31 July 2024 to 31 July 2025
2. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 31 July 2025.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the period ended 31 July 2025.
3. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Net | |||
| movement | At | ||
| in funds | 31.7.25 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 20,219 | 20,219 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 20,219 | 20,219 | |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | |||
| Unrestricted funds | Incoming resources £ |
Resources expended £ |
Movement in funds £ |
| General fund | 24,384 | (4,165) | 20,219 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 24,384 | (4,165) | 20,219 |
4. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the period ended 31 July 2025.
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HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Period 31 July 2024 to 31 July 2025 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations Other income Bank interest income Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Other Equipment expensed Sundry expenses Rent Donation Total resources expended Net income |
£ 24,369 15 24,384 462 3 2,700 1,000 4,165 4,165 20,219 |
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This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Period 31 July 2024 to 31 July 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 2 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 3 |
| Balance Sheet | 4 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 5 to 6 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |