CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0110412022 to 3110312023 Charlty name: GENUINE ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS (GOCI IN BIRMINGHAM Charity registratlon number: 507769 Objectives and Activities SORP refarence Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document Al To preserve and spread Orthodox Chrrstian Faith and traditions as included in the Holy Bible. B) The spiritual and sacramental servi$ to the faithful members of the church of Genuine Orthodox Christians. C) The strengthening and protection, through charitable deeds, of brothers in Christ of the parish who are in need of social and financial help. To preserve and keep all of the Holy Canons of the Orthodox faith, as well as all the written and unwritten traditions which were handed down to us by our predecessors, the Apostles and Holy fathers of the One, Holy. Catholic and Apostolic Church, so that we in turn may do the same for the next generation of Christians. Religious Acttvitses - Church services and spiritual education. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular. the activitie5, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 The Church provides regular public worship for all and premises which serv8 the wider community. In carrying out Ihese activi118S the Church has careful regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. Fundraising Aims - To develop fund raising events for charity and for proparty maint&nance. Ststsmenl confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Comm168ion on publlc benefit Para 1.18 The Trust6es have paid due regard to guldance Issued by the Charity Commission on publlc bgnefit when reviewing the Trust's aims and obj8ctiV8S and plannlng the Trust's fvture acllvltles.
Addltlonal Intormatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include further slatements where relevant about.. SORP referenc8 Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Policy on social investment induding program related investment Para 1.3B Contribution made by volunteers Pjra 1.38 Other Achlevements and Performanco SORP rèfer We continue our ongoing attempt to restore and maintain our buildings. which are our places of worship, as our property is approximately 180 years old. During the year. we Lx)ntlnuéd lo refurbish the Church hall. Summary of the maln achlèvements of th8 charlty, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstsnces of its beneficiaries and any wdor benefits to soclety as whole. P8ra 1.20 Services on Sunday have continued as and wh8n permitted in line with the Government's coronavirus lockdcwn guidance. We have èstablished an annual church event whlch has become a tradition who shone forth for the Genuine Orthodox Church of the British Isles. A Feast Day which Is dedicated to the celebration of the All-saints who shone forth in Ihe Brili5h 18198. It18 our hopè that with ev6nls such a8 Ihls, our humble parish wlll grow splrilually and grow In numbers of b8118vers. Addltlonal Inforniatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to Include further 61atements wh8re relavanl about: Achlevem8nt8 agaln$t ectives Set Pir• 1A1
Performance of fundralslng a¢tNities against objectlves set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives P8r8 1.41 Other
Financial Revlew Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period PaTa 1.21 The Charity's income has increased to 89,013 las of 31 March 20231 compared to 45,455 (As on 31103120221. This is primarily the result of increase in cash and cheque donations along with regular bank donations. The Charity's expenditure has increased from 41.851 las on 31 March 2022)10 77.298. ThSs is mainly driven by increase in the repairs and m8int&nance expenditure. The Charity achieved a n81 surplus of £11,716, mainly due lo the increase in donations. The Charity's cash reserves have dreaSed lo £2941 from £4025. The Trustees glve regard to the progress made in the refurbishment of main Church hall, the community projects undertaken. as W811 as the aforementioned financial performance indicators when assessing thè charit 's success in fulfillin ils ob'6cts. There 15 no formal reserves policy as Ihe funds mainly relate lo prop8rty, fixtures and 8quipment. A small amount of cash Is held at the bank for future maintenance and runnin costs. TBC dep8ndlng ¢)n final positlon In P&L and BS Not appllcable Stal8m8nt explainlng the pollcy for holding reserves staling why they ar8 held Par8 1.22 Amount of reserves held Par8 1,22 Rèasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanalion of any uncertaints'es about the charity continulng as a golng concem Par• 1.22 Pam 1.24 None P•ro 1.23 The Trustees consider that ther8 are no matèrial uncertainties about the Trust's abllity lo continue as 8 golng concern. Th8 Charity receives donations throughout the year and plans ils key objectives and activities accordingly. The Chafity is also considering other measures to increasa income suGh as planning fund raising events. Addltlonal Informatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements wheré relevant about: The tharitys prlncipal 60urc*s of funds (Includlng any fundrai6ingl Para 1,47 P1,4
Investment policy and objectives induding any social investment policy adopted A descriptlon of thè princlpal risks facing the charity P•rn 1.46 Olher
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document P8r8 1.25 Deed of Constitutlon dated 24 June 2014 How is Ihe charity constituled? P8r8 1.25 Charitable incorporated organisation Il'aled Trustee selection methods induding details of any constrtutional provisions e,g. i election to post or r)am8 of any person or body 8nlitled to appoinl one or more trustees Para 1.25 Elected by members Addltlonal information (optional) You ma choosè lo includ8 further statements where relevant about.. Policies and procedures adopled for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisalional structure and any wider network with which the charSty works P8M 1.51 Relatlonship with any related parties Parn l.sl Other Reference and Admlnlstrative detalls Charity name GENUINE ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS {GOC) IN BIRMINGHAM The G8nuin8 Orthodox Church, Sl Consl8nline and Helen Church and Cha el of St Nektarlos 507769 Genuine Orthodox Christians Church. Holy Melropolls of Mercl8, Statlon Road. Erdlngton. Bimingham, West Midland6, UK. Post Code- B23 6UB Other name the charity uses istered chari number Charity's princjpal address
Names of the charlty trustèos who manage the charlty Date& acted If not forwhole ear Trustee name 0ffi¢g111 any) Namè of person (or body) éntitl•d toa Int trust•• Ilan Alexander Eleftheriou Xenophon Joannou Tony Emioyenous Kyriakos Joannou 10 12 13 14 15 18 17 18 19 20 rate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Dlre¢tor name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Tw•t•• namo Dato• a¢t•d If not forwhoh gar
Funds held as custodlan trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets a held and how this falls wthin the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Additlonal InfoTmatlon (optional) Names and addrosses of advlsers (Optlonal Informatlon) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chl•f executlve or names of Senlor $taff members (oponal Informatlon) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel detai15 Other o ional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report abovè. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturels) Full namels) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etcl Alexander Eleftheriou Vice president Date 0110712024
GENUINE ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS (GOC) 507769 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 01/04/2022 31/03/2023 To from
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Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted
Endowment funds Total funds Last year
funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Cash and Cheque donations 34,910 - - 34,910 24,510
Rental income 13,000 - - 13,000 10,750
Regular Bank donations 41,103 - - 41,103 10,195
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- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
89,013 - - 89,013 45,455
Sub total (Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
Bank Loan received - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 89,013 - - 89,013 45,455
A3 Payments
Bank Charges 460.3 - - 460 423
Materials 1750 - - 1,750 2,846
Charity Donation 198 - - 198 216
Church Insurance 2230.09 - - 2,230 167
Fathers Wages 6500 - - 6,500 6,630
Light & Heat 9811.31 - - 9,811 7,026
Office and Stationary - - - 980
Motor Expenses - - - 825
Priest Wages 13553.71 - - 13,554 13,922
Pension 216 - - 216 -
Legal & Professional Fees - - - 1,500
Repair and Maintenance 35741.77 - - 35,742 2,595
Telecommunications 2667.06 - - 2,667 2,479
Car Insurance - - - 500
Insurance 1553.64 - 1,554 -
Sundry Expenses 221.19 - - 221 1,740
Marketing 1348.44 1,348
Accounancy Fee 1046 - - 1,046 -
Sub total [ 77,298 ] - - 77,298 41,851
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Purchase Of Car - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 77,298 - - 77,298 41,851
Net of receipts/(payments) 11,716 - - 11,716 3,604
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - 420
Cash funds this year end 11,716 - - 11,716 4,024
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B1 Cash funds |
Signature Bank Loan Accountancy Provision Details Details Property Fixtures and Fittings Motor Car Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Royal bank of Scotland Current AC |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 2,941 - - - - - 2,941 - Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Unrestricted - Unrestricted - Unrestricted - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - 37,431 900 - - Print Name Alexander Eleftheriou |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) 800,000 100,000 12,000 - - - - - - When due (optional) 0.00 48214.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date of approval 01/07/2024 |
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• CHARITY COMMISSION I FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl memberB of Charfty Name GENLSINE ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS IGOCI IN BIRMINGHAM On accounts for the year ended 31 MARCH 2023 Charlty no lif any) 507769 Sèt out on pages CC16A Pages 1 and 2 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'the Trust I for the year ended Responsibilitlos and basis of report As the charity's truste86, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Act'l. I report in r8spect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all th& applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under s&ction 145151{b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. l Confimi that no material matters have examlner's statement rne lo my attention in Gonneclion with the examinallon (other than that disclosed below "I which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordanca with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not Comply with the applicable requiremenls conceming the form and Gonlent of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independenl examination. I have no contsrns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to anable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Date: 0110712024 Name: Jaspal Bhao Relevant professional quallfi¢atlon(s) or body (If any): ACCA Addre88: 51 Vittoria Street 8irmingham, United Kingdom 813NU
Give here brief detalls of any ltsms that the examlner wl8hes to disclose.