2025-03-31-accounts - Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Diocese Of United Kingdom And Ireland

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit One God, Amen.

THE ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX TEWAHEDO CHURCH DIOCESE OF UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND

Trustees' Annual Report 31 March 2025

Charity number: 1209895 (Transferred from Charity number: 1144634)

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Diocese of United Kingdom and Ireland

Introduc�on

The Holy Synod is the head of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. The Holy see of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church is in Addis Ababa Ethiopia.

As a Universal Church, the Holy Synod of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, extends both inside and outside of Ethiopia, (all over the world).

The Archbishops, Bishops of each Diocese are appointed by the Holy Synod to oversee the administra�on of the Diocese and the parish churches found within their Diocesan territory. Each Diocese operates under the jurisdic�on of The Holy Synod.

The Head office of the Diocese (Bishopric) for the United Kingdom and Ireland Diocese will be in London.

Faith

Our Church has received and teaches the faith which was formulated at Nicaea. ln the Creed or in the name of nicaea she makes known her faith in this fashion in the

Statement of faith - Creed:

We believe in one God, in the Lord the Father, who holds the whole world, omnipotent, who created everything visible and invisible in heaven and in earth (Gen. 1:1-28 Neh. 9:6-7 Rom 1.20-21,Isa 48:12-13)

We believe in our Lord Jesus Christ, the one Son of the Father, who was with Him before the Crea�on of the world. Light bego�en of Light, True God bego�en of True God, not created. He is equal with the Father. There is nothing in heaven and earth which exists without Him M�. 3:17, John 1: 1-4. For us and for the salva�on of men He came down from heaven; by the opera�on of the Holy Spirit, He put on flesh of the holy Virgin Mary and became man. In the �me of Pon�us Pilate He was crucified for us, suffered and died and was buried, and on the third day He was separated from the dead and rose, and with glory He ascended to heaven and sat on the right hand of His Father, and He shall come again in honour and glory that He may judge the living and the dead, and there is no finish, no end of His Kingdom. Luke. 1: 33-34; I Pet. 3: 18; Phil. 2: 6-8; Rom. 5: 8; Cor. 15: 3-4; 1 Pet. 3: 19-20. And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord who saves, He who proceeds from the Father; together with the Father and the Son, we worship Him, we honour Him, we glorify Him. John. 5:17-19 John 14:15-18 John 15: 26. And we believe in one Holy church, which is overall, the assembly and congrega�on of the Apostles, Eph. 2: 19-22. And we believe in one Bap�sm, that it was given for the forgiveness of sin. Eph. 4: 3- 6 Ps32. 1-2; Eph. 1: 6. And believing in the resurrec�on of the dead, we hope for everlas�ng life to come. John. 5:28 -29, 1 Cor. 15: 22- 24, John. 10: 27- 28.

Trustees Report

Structure, governance and management

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Diocese of United Kingdom and Ireland is led by Archbishop of the Diocese and the Trustees are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Church's ac�vi�es and the financial and legal aspects of the charity.

Objec�ves and Ac�vi�es

The object of the Diocese (the “Object”) is to advance the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo faith in United Kingdom and Ireland for the benefit of the public through,

the holding of prayer meetings and lectures; public celebration of religious festivals; producing and/or distributing literature to enlighten others about the faith; and acting as a common voice of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Churches in the Diocese, conducted in compliance with the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church canonical law;
prayer for the well-being of the living, the deceased, and the global community;
the establishment of new churches with the Archbishop’s authorization and in accordance with the canon of the church, in cities and places where there are substantial Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo followers to provide a place of solace, worship and assistance;
delivering charitable assistance to those in need, contributing during times of emergency or disaster, and promoting voluntary efforts among its adherents;
the provision of support, oversight and regulation across the Diocese to strengthen church administration and governance enabling Churches to be compliant with Church Spiritual, Cannon and Charity Laws.

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Diocese of United Kingdom and Ireland

Achievements and Performance

Our Archbishop, His Grace Abune Abba Yacob consecrated the newly acquired Church building of Debre Tsehay Kidanemihret, in Huddersfield as well as visi�ng and blessing Churches in the United Kingdom and Ireland a�ending mass, giving sermons and blessing congrega�ons. He also ordained Deacons and Priests across the Diocese.

In September 2024, Meskel or The Finding of The True Cross was celebrated the Diocese by the coming together of Churches across London.

Financial Review

During the year a total income of £11,573 was raised by the Meskel celebra�on and from registra�on fees.

A contribu�on was made to the Patriarchate in Addis Abeba of £1,500 according to our cons�tu�on rule. The cost of organising the Meskel event was £7,668 which was to cover the cost of hiring coaches and hire of grounds for the event. In addi�on, travel and visa costs were incurred for our Archbishop as well as incurring volunteers’ cost.

engagement with Dioecian Churches. In March 2025, work begun of se�ng up a working group from across the Diocese that will work towards finding a permanent loca�on for the Diocese office and Archbishopric residence and establishing sustainable sources of finance for the Diocese.

Declara�on

The Trustees declare that they approve the above report.

Signed on behalf of the Trustees,

Signature: Date:31/01/2026

Reverend Kefyalew Aschalew

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Diocese of United Kingdom and Ireland Ethioian Orthodx Tewahedo Church Diocese of United Kingdom and Ireland Statement of Financial Activities for Year Ending 31 March 2025 Income Notes 2025 Charitable artivities 11,573 11,573 Expenditure Charitable artivities 13,196 13,196 11,6231 Deficit

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Diocese of United Kingdom and Ireland Statement of Financial Position as at 31 March 2025 Current Assets Notes Cash Current Liabilities Creditors < l year 12.6671 Net Assets 4,138 Reserves Non Designated Reserves 4,138

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Diocese of United Kingdom and Ireland

Notes

1. ACCOUNTING POUCIES

at cost or transac�on value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts, and in accordance with Accoun�ng and Repor�ng by Chari�es: Statement of Recommended Prac�ce applicable to chari�es preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Repor�ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (as amended for accoun�ng period commencing 1January 2016) - (Chari�es SORP (FRS 102)),the Financial Repor�ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006; and the Chari�es Act 2011.

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Diocese of United Kingdom and Ireland cons�tutes a public benefit en�ty as defined by FRS 102. Assets and liabili�es are ini�ally recognised at historical cost or transac�on value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accoun�ng policy.

1.2 Charity status

The Charity is registered as a CIO on 04 September 2024. It is governed by its Trustees.

1.3 Fund accoun�ng

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discre�on of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objec�ves of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Where there are designated funds, it comprises unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for purposes.

restric�ons imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for par�cular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund.

1.4 Going concern

charity has adequate resources to con�nue in opera�onal existence for the foreseeable future. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertain�es about the chari�es ability to con�nue as a going concern. The charity therefore con�nues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.

1.5 Incoming resources

Income is recognised once the charitable company has en�tlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of Income receivable can be measured reliably.

Income tax recoverable in rela�on to dona�ons received under Gi� Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the �me of the dona�on.

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Diocese of United Kingdom and Ireland

Notes (con�nued)

1.6 Resources expended

a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in se�lement and the amount of the obliga�on can be measured reliably.

Charitable ac�vi�es are costs incurred on the church's opera�ons.

All assets cos�ng more than £500 are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year.

Deprecia�on is not charged on freehold land.

residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

1.8 Taxa�on

As a registered charity, The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Diocese of United Kingdom and Ireland is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within sec�on 505 of the Taxes Act1988 or s256 of the Taxa�on of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable

1.9 Leasing and hire purchase

Assets acquired by finance lease are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives. Assets financial ac�vi�es incorpora�ng income and expenditure account so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the net obliga�on outstanding in each period.

1.10 Cash at Bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisi�on or opening of the deposit or similar account.

1.11 Liabili�es and provisions

Liabili�es are recognised when there is an obliga�on at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in se�lement, and the amount of the se�lement can be es�mated reliably. U�li�es are recognised at the amount that the charity an�cipates it will pay to se�le the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide. Provisions are measured at the best es�mate of the amounts required to se�le the

value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount Is recognised within interest payable and similar charges.

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Diocese of United Kingdom and Ireland