The Orthodox Church of St John of Shanghai
Charity number 106905 Annual Report for the Period Ended 8 July 2025
Closure of the charity
The charity's funds and activities were transferred to a new charity "Saint John of Shanghai Orthodox Church" of8 July 2025.
Purposes of the charity
The charity's purposes were to promote the teaching and practice of the Orthodox Christian Faith, to care pastorally for the Orthodox Christian community in Belfast in particular and N Ireland in general, to facilitate liturgical worship, receiving into the Church those who sincerely wish to freely adopt and live according to the Church's moral and spiritual guidance, upholding these purposes, and any related charitable purpose.
Main activities to further its purposes for the public benefit
The charity arranged liturgical services in suitable settings, with the provision and administration of sacraments. It engaged with the wider community through activities such as teaching, pilgrimages, parish meals and get togethers.
Main achievements in the period
The congregation of St John's met weekly, with monthly visits from a priest.
Details of how the charity is constituted
The charity was a company limited by guarantee with a governing memorandum and articles.
Statement of compliance
The trustees have had regard to the Commission’s Public benefit requirement statutory guidance.
Financial position at the end of the period
The bank account previously suspended was recovered and the balance remaining after solicitors' fees was transferred to our sister church, St Elisabeth the New-Martyr, for use by the new charity noted above.
Appointment of trustees
Trustees are appointed by the current board of trustees and the acting Rector.
Trustees who served at any time in the year
Johanna McBride
Seaneen MacCarthy
Signed by:
A | [Mi ‘@ nole Johanna McBride Trustee
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Date: 28 February 2026
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Registered address:
4 Ashfield Drive, Belfast BT15 3FT