Syro Malabar Catholic Church Ireland
Legal and Administrative Information
Trustees
Rev.Jose Bharanikulangara Thomas
Rev Anish Mathew
Mr.ShaJimon Varughese
Mr.Anish Antony
Mr.Ananth Panachikkunnel Joseph
Mrs.Sheeba Raju Meppilly
Registered Company number: N1645327
Registered Charity number
106671
Independent Examiner
Mr.Jose Augustine
The Trustees of Syro Malabar Church present their report for the period from 1 st April
2024 to 31st March 2025.
Structure, Objects, Governan￿ and Management this Church is as a part of the
Universal Catholic Church, the Supreme head being His Holiness Pope Leo, Syro
Malabar Church is a sui juris Church with Major Archbishop, His Beatitude Raphael
Thattil, as its immediate head. This Church is a registered charity under Charity
Commission for Northern Ireland.
Objects: To maintain and foster the traditions and doctrines of the Syro -Malabar
Church and to perform all the religious services and administer sacraments for all the
Syro
Malabar Faithful in Northern Ireland at Lisburn, Antrim, Derry and Belfast
communitieslmass centres, in accordance with the ancient Syro - Malabar traditions,
as followed by the Syro- Malabar Church in India.
Public Benefit
The Trustees of Syro Malabar Catholic Church have fully complied with the public
benefit requirements as set out in the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's
statutory guidance on public benefit.
Finance: The Church generates funds through charitable activities, members
contributions and donations from well-wishers. The generated fund is used to provide
the spiritual and social wellbeing of the community, financial assistance to the sick and
the poor who require medical treatment, hospitalisation, and financial assistance to
those who cannot afford education and building houses of their own and helping those
who are affected by landslide and flood.

Activities: Our Liturgical and social services are conducted in 7 different Mass centres
Antrim (Ballymena}, Londonderry, Belfast (Bangor and Downpatrick) and Lisburn. In
every centre we have Sunday and weekday masses. Sunday catechism classes,
retreats, parish feasts and anniversaries, Solemn celebration of Holy communion for
children, and other social and spiritual activities, Altar servers and church choir. The
activities are implemented by elected members and volunteers under the leadership
of Chaplains. The Churchlcommunity celebrates Holy Eucharist (Qurbana), administer
sacraments and other services according to the faith, traditions, customs and rites of
the Syro - Malabar Church. And organises and conducts Sunday School studiesl faith
formation for 1 to 12 classes, prayer meetings, retreats and activities of community
development and youth empowerment programmes, sports competitions and arts
competitions
Belfast Region: The trust and region council are responsible for regional level
programmes comprising all mass centres. 1. Catechism teachers training
programmes. 2. Bible based arts and literary competitions. 3. Bible quiz competitions.
4, Foot ball tournament for fathers,. teens and youth. Training for the parish council
members and pilgrimage to knock shrine. We are in planning this year youth
residential programmes and mothers meet.
Antrim Syro Malabar Mass Centre: The activities include
Every Sunday people gather for mass and for one mass in Ballymena (sub centre) on
last Sunday. Sunday Catechism classes - first and 3 rd Sundays and on a fifth Sunday.
Bible Fests and bible quiz conducted in parish level. Youth activities- conducted a
gathering 'awake' in 24.11.24
Mathruvedi (Mothers forum) and Pithruvedi (Fathers forum) doing many voluntary
helps for communitylchurch and they gather for their wellbeing activities
Charity payments. Given to missionaries of charity (£400) and for funeral expenses of
our member departed (Binoy £500). Charity on death of Sibi in Limavady £1000
First holy communion training and communion for children done. Stations of cross and
Good Friday rituals in Ballymena Slemish Mountain. Community joined Knock
pilgrimage. Parish feast celebration in month of September 2024
Observed 10 days of rosary in October 24 followed by mission Sunday collections and
auction. All Northern Ireland Christmas carol competition conducted in December
Feast of St. Sebastian ￿lebrated on last 3 Sundays of January. Holy week
ceremonies and retreats conducted.
Belfast Syro Malabar Mass Centre.
The mass centre has Holy Eucharist on every
Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Saint Bernadette's Church Belfast BT6 OLL.
We conduct first Friday services at Clonard Monastery and First Saturday services St
Bernadette Church. After every Sunday mass members of the church gather for
socializing and tea and snacks together at parish centre. On every second Saturday
mass at Bangor and second Sunday at Downpatrick (Sub centres).
Sunday School: We have Sunday Catechism classes starting in the month of
September each year. 450 students attend catechism in 1 to 12 classes, and 65

trained teachers to help them by turn. We conduct seminar for the Sunday school
teachers to equip themselves to be efficient Sunday school teachers. This training is
conducted in region/ parish level together they are trained the child safeguarding
policies.
Solemn Holy Communion was celebrated on14th April 2024 for 21 Children
3 days Bible Convention conducted on August 23, 24 & 25, 2024 Led by Fr. Binoy
Karimaruthinkal, Children Retreat Led by Sehion Team UK
Feast of the Nativity of our lady, feasts of St. Thomas and St. Alphonsa on 6th, 7th
and 8th September 2024
First Friday service and advent preparation
Naduvathaniyil.
December 6th - Led by Fr. Shaju
Regional Bible Quiz .1st Feb 2025, Bible Fest: Rosetta Mass center 18th and 25th
February 2025, Regional bible fest. 1 st march and 8th March
Youth Football Tournament on 26 August 2024
SMYM Waves of Grace - We conduct Monthly prayer to empower youth and teens
Spiritual and empowering sessions organized on Sunday 9th March led by Elaine Kelly
and Martina Purdy. Youth meet Led by NET Ministries Ireland on 2610112025
Take a break with Jesus- Children (Classes 1 to 12) Lenten Retreat led by NET
Ministries Ireland on 30th March 2024
Trainings are conducted for Altar servers and church choir (youth and seniors) Youth
seminars are conducted for those who have completed the catechism classes, and
they are trained to be part of Syro Malabar Youth Movement. Those who are below 16
the boys and girls are admitted to the pious association by name CML cherupushpa
Mission League the aim is to create awareness to do charities and to take care those
who are very weak and poorRetreats, Parish feast and Pilgrimages.. Retreats are
conducted with an intention to make faithful spiritually enriched. We had Advent retreat
during the month of December, Lenten retreat during the month of April and Bible
Convention during the month of August. As usual, we organised retreats thrice for
youth, teens and kids separately. We also arranged youth and women empowerment
programmes during the year. We had pilgrimages to Knock and Lough Derg.
Derry Syro-malabar Mass Centre.
One, Holy Qurbana is celebrated on every Sundays at 3.00 pm. Community joins the
parish church for Friday Eucharistic adoration from 1.00 pm till 7.30 pm. Sunday
Catechism classes are conducted twice in month on Sundays from 1 .45 pm till 3.00
pm
Bible Fest was conducted. Lenten retreat for the community was organized.
Youth Activities: Youth seminar 'lgnite', and retreat for youth were conducted.
Eucharistic Adoration and Altar seNice on the first Sunday of every month were
organized under the leadership of youth.

Mathruvedi (Mothers Forum) Activities: Vanakkamasam Kalamkudal (Special devotion
to Mother Mary) in May, Etunonmbachranam (preparation for the feast of Nativity of
Mother Mary) in September, Rosary both in zoom platform and family wise in October
were organized by Mathruvedi. One day outing for mothers was conducted.
Pithruvedi (Fathers Forum) Activities: St. Joseph's novena in the month of March
through zoom platform was conducted.
Charity payments: Cherupushpa Mission League Association helped the mission
diocese Shamshabad, India.
Holy Week was observed in March and Easter Eve was organized on the following
Friday. Community participated in the national Knock Marian pilgrimage in May. Parish
feast was celebrated in May. Father's Day was celebrated in June. Community
members participated in the pilgrimage to Italy, visiting Assisi, Padua, Venice.
Florence, Pisa, and Rome in August. For the Cherupushpa Mission League children
"Blossom 2024" was conducted in August. Parish community one day outing was
conducted in August. Jesus Youth" prayer service "Elohim Vibe" was conducted in
September. Cherupushpa Mission League Day was organized in October. The
community members visited the cemetery on soul's day in November and prayed at
the office for the departed souls. Christmas Holy Qurbana was ￿lebrated, and
Christmas Eve was organized on the following Tuesday.
Lisburn Syro Malabar Mass centre
Sunday masses & Sunday Schools - 1 st and 3rd Sundays of every month.
Bible Fests- conducted in mass center on January 26th, Parish feast celebrated in
January 17,18,19, 2025. Sunday school Anniversary held in October 26,
Saturday,2024
Advent Retreat was arranged for parishioners in De￿rnber 15 &16, 2024
Youth activities- Ignite - Youth gathering and sharing every 3rd Sunday, and Youth
Mass Day observed in September 1,2024, Youth one day outing - September 21,
2024.
Mathruvedi activities- Mother's Day - October 5,2024 Sunday.
Pithruvedi activities- Father's Day - May 5th, 2024, Sunday
Charity payments supported Wayanad, Kerala India as flood relief -£800, charity fund
collected by children for helping the people in need-£1451.49
Conclusion
The community is growing and connected by various activities and gatherings and
every mass centre has many things in common and few activities in particular to the
needs and circumstances of the area.
Family Prayer units: Each of the 5 mass centres is divided into Family Units comprising
of 10-25 families. Every month the families come together for conduct prayers, Bible

studies and programmes, socialization, sessions for children and youth which will end
with some refreshment or dinner. This too adds to the closeness of our community.
Parish Feasts: It is our tradition to celebrate feasts of saints. Solemn celebration of
Mas procession, cultural programmes. Accordingly, we ￿lebrated the feast of St
Thomas St. Alphonsa and St. Mary in September in Belfast and Mother Theresa in
Antrim in August and St Sebastian at Lisburn St. Marys, and St. Sebastian at Derry.
Food and refreshments were serded to all after all the festal celebrations. Bible fest
and bible quiz conducted for all mass centres to learn and meditate bible more deeply.
Holy Week". After due preparation, we celebrate every year, Maundy Thursday. Good
Friday and Easter. It is our usual practice to make the Stations of the Cross at the
mount 'Saul' on Good Friday. And stations of the cross indifferent areas. As usual we
made our annual pilgrimage to Knock in second Saturday of month of May.
Church Choir: Church Choir is very active in making the Holy Sepdices live and
musical. Even children are encouraged to develop their abilities to sing. As a result,
we have different Junior Choirs in dlfferent Mass centres.
Charity.. Our Church is thoughtful of the poor, downtrodden and the less fortunate
brothers and sisters. Pithruvedi and Matrhuvedi in all mass centres organise Charity
night and succeeded in collecting fund. Majority of our members are making yearly
contribution to Church. CML, association of Catechism students organize auction on
mission Sunday for mission support.
Christmas Service: Christmas service was celebrated on 24th December. Carol Song
and crib Competitions and conducted and prizes were distributed. 31 st December we
had Christmas and New Year celebrations with stage programmes. Our Mathrujyothi
(Association for women), Youth, Sunday School Teachers and the Committee
Members are very active in organizing all our major Church events.
We have claimed back Gift Aid of £26240.43 from HMRC for the year 2024-25
Future Developments.. With the support from the members and well-wishers, we hope
to find permanent place of our own for worship and other activities.
Approval: The trustees, meeting held on 25 October2025 approved the annual report
and account for the year ended 31 st March 2025.
Rev. Fr.Jose Bharanikualangara Thomas
Chairman

sVR.O mA￿BAft. CATHOLIC CHURCH IItELAND
Charity No
Company No N1645327
NIC106671
Trustees Report and Financial Report for the year Ended 31st March 2025
Restricted
income
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Prior year
funds
Total funds
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
197,866
197,866
151,614
Total
197,866
197,866
151,614
Expenditure
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
164,558
164,558
115.924
Total
164,558
164.558
115,924
Net incomel(expenditure)
33,308
33,308
35,690
Net movement in funds
33,308
33,308
35,690
Reconciliation of
funds..
146,387
146,387
110,697
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
179,695
179,695
146,387

Syro Malabar Catholic Church Ireland
Charity No
NIC 106671
Company No Nl 645327
1st April 2024 to
Annual accounts for the period
31st March2025
Restricted
income
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Endowment
funds
31103125
31103124
Total fund Totsl fund
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3.956
3,956
2,135
Total fixed assets
3.956
3,956
2,135
Current assets
Cash at bank and Sn hand (Note 24)
Total current assets
175,262
175.262
175,262
175,262
144.252
144,252
Creditors: amounts falllng due wlthln
one year
Net current assets
175.262
175,262
144,252
Total assets less current Ilabllltles
179.218
179,218
146,387
Creditors". amounts falllng due after one
year
Total net assets or liabilities
Funds of the Charity
179.218
179.218
146,387
Total fvnds
179.218
179,218
146,387
The company is entitled to exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Act 2006 relab'ng to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance wth secb'on 476 of the Companies Act
2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the ￿qUirementS of the Companies Act with respect to
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small
companies regime and in accordan￿ wilh FRS102 SORP.
Dale of approval
2511012025
Rev Fr.Jose Bharanikulangara
Chai
Dale 2511012025
Shajimon Varughese
Trustee

Syro Malabar Catholic Church Ireland
Cost or valuation :office Equipments
Computer
Equpment
Total
At the beginning of
the year
Additions
2.135
2,135
4,446
6,581
4,446
6,581
At end of the year
Depreciation and impairments
'Basis
RB
Rate
400/0
Depreciation
1,892
1,892
Impairment
Transfers"
At end of the year
1,892
1,892
Net book value
Net book value at the
beginning of the year
2,135
2,135
Net book value at the
end of the year
4,689
4,689

Syro Malabar Catholic Church Ireland
Raising cost
Church Services Cost
Sunday school service cost
Bible Conventions
Youth seminars and Convenstions
Pilgrimage
Crisis Relief Payments
Mission Payments
Travel
Christmas & New year Expenses
Bank Charges
56404
49676
10039
6356
9555
13800
10134
1195
5191
316
Total
162666
Donations and Legacies
Donations
171606
Gift Aid claimed
26260
Total
197866

Syro Malabar Catholic ChuTch Ireland
1.1 Basis of accounting
These accounts have been prepared L¢nder the historical c05t convention with items recognised at cost or
transaction value unless otherwise slated in the relevant notels} to these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with..
the Statement ol Recommended Pradice.- Accounting and Reporting by Charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014
and with.
and with.
the Financial Reporting Standard appiitable in the United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 102)
and with the Charitie5 Act 2011.
The charity conslilutes a public benefit entity as defined by
FRS 102."
1.2 Going concern
If Ihere are materi81 uncertainties re18ted to evènts orcondilions thgt cast significant doubt on the charitys ability to
continue as a going Gon¢em, Pleas6 provide the following details or state 'Nol applicable" ifappropri81&.'
An explanation as to those factors that support Yes
the conclusion that the charity is a going
concern.,
Disclosure of any uncertainties that make the N/A
going concern assumption doubtful.,
Where accounts are not prepared on a going
concern basis, please disclose this fact
together with the basis on which the trustees
prepared the accounts and the reason why the
charity is not regarded as a going concem.
1.3 Change of accounting policy
The accounts present a true and fair view and no changes have been made to Ihe accounting policies adopted

Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of Syro Malabar Catholic
Church Ireland
I report on the accounts of the for the year ended 3110312025
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
for Northern Ireland under section 65{9)(b) of the Charities Act
The Charity has kept proper books of Accounts and claimed Gift aid of £ 26260.43 from
HMRC during the year.
Basis of examiner's statement
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and
my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the
Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The
examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of
any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as
charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause
to believe..
1. That accounting records were not kept as required by section 63 of the Charities Act
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply viith the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns
in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the
Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that
require drawing to your attention.
Name: Jose Augustine
23 Iris Close
Belfast
25/10/2025