# FREE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST (HALIFAX)

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1218274
- **Other names:** SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, HALIFAX
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** June 1, 2026
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1218274


## Contact

- **Address:** SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH HALIFAX, HEAP STREET, HALIFAX
- **Postcode:** HX3 6JE
- **Phone:** 01422 352301
- **Email:** stjohnthebaptisthx@gmail.com



## Activities

**Objects:** THE CHARITY’S OBJECTS (“THE OBJECTS”) ARE: 1. TO ADVANCE THE SERBIAN EASTERN ORTHODOX FAITH THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF SPIRITUAL TEACHING AND THE MAINTENANCE AND OBSERVANCE OF THE DOCTRINES OF THE SERBIAN EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCH AND PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING THE CHARITY’S PROPERTY, FOR RELIGIOUS WORSHIP OF THE CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX FAITH AND IN PARTICULAR THE DUE PERFORMANCE OF THE RITES OF MARRIAGE, BURIAL, CHRISTENING AND BLESSINGS ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX FAITH, INCLUDING CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX ENLIGHTENMENT, GUIDANCE AND ADVOCACY;2. TO ADVANCE SERBIAN ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATION AND EVENTS; AND3. TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE.

**Activities:** The organisation advances the Serbian Orthodox faith through public worship, religious teaching, and observance of church traditions. It also preserves and promotes Serbian cultural heritage in the UK through activities such as folk dancing, music, Slava celebrations, community gatherings, and use of its halls for education, wellbeing, recreation, and cultural events.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- **What:** Religious Activities, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin



## Geography

- Bradford City
- Bury
- Calderdale
- City Of Wakefield
- City Of York
- Kirklees
- Lancashire
- Leeds City
- Manchester City
- Sheffield City





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Nikola Vjestica** | Chair | Dec. 29, 2024 |
| Milijana Kostic |  | Dec. 29, 2024 |
| NADA TOKOS |  | Dec. 29, 2024 |
| Nedeljko Karagic |  | June 17, 1990 |
| Slobodan Budimir |  | Oct. 10, 2004 |
| Svetlana Jovanovic |  | Dec. 29, 2024 |
| Vukosav Golubovic |  | Oct. 13, 2002 |




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