# **The Romanian Orthodox Church in Glasgow** **Trustees’ Annual Report** Period From 1[st ] of April 2024 to Period 31[st] of March 2025 ROM￿NI￿N ORTHODOX CHURCH IN GL&SGOW Charity contact information Your charity's name" The Romanian Orthodox Church in Glasgow Scottish Charity Number: SC042348 Address: 24 Amochrie Road, Paisley, PA2 OJR htt :Ilwww. arohia las ow.co.uk/rol Charity Trustees Name all of your charity trustees for the period, and the date they left if they were not in post for the whole year Objectives and activities The Romanian Orthodox Church in Glasgow is a charity whose main objective is to support the Romanian Community in Glasgow in terms of social, civic, cultural and religious aspects by- promoting the inclusion of people of Romanian origin in the civil of life of Scotland, the Supporting Organization of religious, cultural and philanthropic activities according to Scottish Law and the Traditions of the Orthodox Church, promoting a positive image of Romania in Scotland, promoting opportunities for people in Glasgow to be exposed to the Romanian arts, heritage, religion and culture. The aim of our projects is to create a welcoming environment for a wider range of community activities" Social and civic activities Cultural activities Religious activities structure, governance and management Governing Document The charity was formed by constitution and was granted charitable status from 1 June 2011. The unincorporated charity was transferred into this SCIO on 8 November 2012. The charity is now a SCIO. The charity changed its name changed its name from 'The Romanian Orthodox Church in Scotland, to 'The Romanian Orthodox Church in Glasgow, in 2016. Trustee recruitment and appointment On the 19 of March 2023, two members joined the board of trustees. The names are as follow. Objectives and Activities Support the organisation of religious, cultural and philanthropic activities in accordance with Scottish law and the traditions of the Orthodox Church. Providing means to educate the public in the Orthodox faith, Romanian culture and language Provide spiritual support to other Orthodox communities in Scotland, regardless of their nationality. Advancing citizenship by promoting equality and diversity and promoting arts and culture. Promoting the integration of people of Romanian origin into civil life in Scotland. Promoting a positive image of Romania in Scotland Achievements and performance During the financial period 2024-25 the charity purchased a Church building in Paisley. This has been a big achievement for the charity and the church community who worked closely together to make this happen. Much support was received from a vast number of orthodox communities and churches within the UK and abroad. Financial review statement of the charity's policy on reserves The church policy for holding reserves (money in the bank) Details of any deficit There is no deficit Donated facilities and services NIA Future plans Since the purchase of the new church, various works have been caried out, such as, restructuring and refurbishing parts of the building as well as the surrounding areas. This has been achieved by the substantial input of the community who worked very hard to make the church a welcoming place of worship and a pla￿ where people can spend time together socialising. Various fund-raising events took pla￿ over the last few months, including cake baking, children's activity days and so on. Facilities such as a kitchen and dining area have been established as well as a children's area and toilet upgrading, etc The Romanian school has also progressed well" it became a registered charity with its own area within the church. The children have been involved in various school events, competitions and took part in various courses and classes over the past few months. Going fopNard, the charity's aims are to thrive spiritually and continue to maximise the use of all the facilities comprising the church buildings. This can already be evidenced due to the continuous devotion and input of the community. Declaration Signed on behalf of the charity trustees: Print name Designation Trustee and Treasurer Date 0110812025 APPENDIX 2 SC042348 OSCR Receipts and payments accounts For the perlod Ilth Chanty Regulator oi 2024 31 03 2025 Section A Statement of receipts and payments UnrestAct•d Restrfcted funds funds Expendable fjndowment fund5 Permanent •ndowment fvnds Total lunds current period Total funds last p•rtod A1 Recèl Oonalions 154.236 24.988 154,236 24,988 124.509 6.518 Gift Aids Grants Rec*ipt$ frorn lundraisino aCtNit￿6 Gr055 trading recéipts Income from invès1rr￿￿ts other than land and buildinos R•nls frorn land & bulldlngs Gross receipts frorn other charrtat4e activrt 1.563 1.563 Al Sub lot•1 180,788 180,788 131,034 A2 R•¢•lpts Iwom a¥￿1 & Inv•8tm•nt 8al¢$ Proceeds Irom 30le of fixett ass81s Proc¢¢ds from sale ol Inveslmtnt5 A2 Sub total Total rnc•lpt8 180.788 180.788 131.034 AJ Paym•nts EX￿n$85 for fundraising athvth•8 Gross tradi￿ paymÈnl Investn￿nt managèrnent costs Payrrents rejatino dir•dy to dwrI￿b activities Granls and donations 21,550 21,$50 22,B63 Govemancè c051$' Audit I Indepenttent exarrInal￿ft Pr*paralion of annual actouni$ Legal costs Other 433 433 293 A3 Sub lol•l 21,9B3 21,983 23,156 A4 Paymen¢s relatlng to a8S•t •rtd Investmènt movern8nts Purchasès of fixed assets Purthase of InVestr￿lS A4 Sub total Tot•lpaym•nts 21.983 21.983 23,156 Net recelpts /(paymènts) 158.805 15B,805 107,878 AS Transfers to I (from) fund¥ su￿1￿5 /{dellclt) for)r•r 1S8.805 158.805 107,878 Doc ID= 2971 abda81ef1 d8159f5a508e1fd6bb3243dbabb APP£NThX2 SC042348 Section B Statement of balances eaiogotsA •trbr*d fvAd• •ndp¥wn•M rio 81 C06h fund5 Cash and b£rtÉ Il Erfy￿r 21Tr09 .009 118.3J4 I Id¢tsll mc•rAS •f#J accryJ Cmh ind bank b￿arn¢￿ 21.009 ,oos 118,334 ••¢r O*•fj B3 Other •M•l• i* n•4r¥st£ Clwch Bwld*)o. $1 Cdun*a Fojbllr 201.1JO 2O1.1JO T•iil 211,130 211.13 O•t41 84 UiblllU•B tr*r*J•fv•i¢ 25,000 Tq¥i 25,000 86 Contlngent liibllllb•• T•i•l Sl9n•d by On• ay Iru•l• ¢)n b•haY0t￿l￿￿ tru*••i Oale of •pprpv*l 101231 025 Doc ID: 2971 abda81ef1 d8159fS8508e1 fd6bb3243dbabb APPENDIX 2 SC042348 Section C Notes to the Accounts C1 Nature and purpose of funds (may be stated on an81ysis of funds worksheets) The primary purpose ofthe lunds is to support the chvrch's work with the Romanian community in Glasgow. focusing on social. Cl￿¢, cullvral. and relvjious aclivities in line wrth its charitablè objectives. Type of activity or project supported Ihdrifduall Instiiutlon Numberofgrnn mad• C2 Grants Total C3a Trustee remuneration If no remuneralion was paMI during Ihe perioJur•glng ￿1￿lY 8w80•n*nt. pmnthng Romanian heni8P. and ￿wIng r•gularwship sfrN¢A8 anu s￿nI￿al ouidancè. 1 o¢tlvlll65 Ire deli¥ered in lin0v￿th th8 ¢nurch'A rhantAbIeabJ￿y0s. VdhlGhfr*x$on 4¢Jvanong 18llh. r•liwno barasfup 8no losienno ¢orM￿nity COM￿On. 2ts250SCRAccouM$Tn• 80m4r4￿0rt￿¢ooXChU1Ch knGthsyVw.￿5XAddrt￿ll￿l nDt•i {• Oq¢Dmb4T 20D7 Doc ID.. 2971abda81efld8159f5a508e1 fd6bb3243dbabb AFPENDLX? SC042348 Additional analysis13) 6 8roaki1own of rnstrlctsd lun¥¥ lurA•ts*t R•¢•lpt• DDnBboni L•gw•$ Grani$ R4Geipt5 trumfvnth& Gross trading receipis InEaffle IrominvfrsThniJotrMrMIwawd bjildillgs acti￿￿ GroAX trf61Pts trorn other aaiwD•i Sub lot41 RK•l i• trorn 4M•i & lrtb*•bMni ¥ Proc•6ds trorn s￿¥01 fixed asiBt5 PTO¢•60$ trom Saeol IrNeBlmunls Sub iop*I pl￿•nI9 E¥￿$0$ lor Gross trAlif& p8ytt*ni• P8ym8ni$ rdèting diivcuy tothllrftat4••aMIJ Grw15 and ematons Au¢Jillinoynd•thi I￿￿n01￿ Pr•paration ul accoJfdS Sub lot41 PiyM•nts ￿*In￿l0 •B••t •nd Inwthnl ¥emDnls PwthaSOS ￿￿x•0 aibt¢ Puithase Of In¥05trn Tol•lpaymonts 7rxnaf•rn tollfroml fun¢J• sU￿U$ll￿•11c￿ fory••r Naturn and os• ol lundi Doc•rthr2007 t)oc ID.. 2971abda81ef1d8159f5a508e1 fd6bb3243dbabb Con,sultants Independent Examiner's Report R•port to th• tru8t••81 mèmbors ot The Romanian Orthodox Church in Glas ow 111 Killin Streoc Shelleston. Glas ow. G32 9AH Rg 15t¢red Charlty tr4m￿r SC042348 On th¢ Accounts ofthe cha for the nod Period Start Date Period End d*e 01 2024 31 03 2025 Set out on es Th8 thar￿S Iruslèes a￿ ￿ponSIble for ihe preparation ol Ihe accounts in accordanTr with lenn5 01 the Charities and Twslee In¥estmenl IScoNandl Act 2005 and ts Chaiities ALroLtn15 IScoUan(Jl Regulations 2006. The charity trustees consider thai the audit requirement of Regulatson 10(11 Idl Accourrts Regulations doÈs not aprAy. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 4411) 1¢) oflhg Act and lo stste t4¥helher partioJlar matters have come lo my attenbon. R•8p•cllv• r•sponslbllltl•8 of tru8té88 and gx•minor My exarnination Is carri&d out in accordanc8 with Regulation 11 of Ihe Charities A(*J)untg Regulation5. An exarninaliDn irK4L*Je5 a review of the accounting records kepl ty the tharity and a compartson of the accounts p￿sented with Ihose ￿e0rd$. It also MKILx1es con$iL1eraiTron of any unusual items or disd05ures in Ihe accounls. 8nd seeks explanations from the trLL8tee5 cO￿eming any such rratt8rs. Th8 proc8dur8$ undertaken do not provlle all thè Owden￿ Ihal would be wuired in an audit. and ¢onsequenty I do not express an audit opinion on ihe view glven by the accounts. Basis of Ind•p•ndent •xamln•f• stst•ment Ir¢ the course ofmy exarnlnation. no matter has come to my attention whith me reasonable (ause to believe ttwl in any materaal respecl Ihe requitements.. - lo keep #¢counling records in 8ccord8nce wilh S8di¢)n 44111181 of the 200S Act and Regulation 4 of Ihe 2006 Acujunls Regulalions - to p￿pare accounts whith a¢¢ord wrth the a¢rx*untsng re￿rdS and c¢mply with Regu&bon 9 of Ihe 2006 Accwnls RegLtsbons have nol been met. Independent examlt7erfs statement Date.. 2nd October 2025 Nam•: Zgn Consultants Scot Ltd IGod8 owar Uzuh R•lev4nt Prvfvsslonal qualifiEationlprof•s8ional BA Hor*lMSclACA Address: 85 Glas ow Road. Edlnbu h. EH12 8LJ D•ts: 2nd Odober 2025 Doc ID: 2971 abda81ef1 d8159f5a508e1fd6bb3243dbabb