4{uNIty C The Romanian Community Centre in Edinburgh Trustees, Annual Report Period From1 st of November 2023 to 31 st of October 2024
Charity contact information The Romanian Community Centre in Edinburgh Scottish Charity Number., SC048786 Address.. 123 High Street, Burntisland, UK Postcode., KY3 9A4 Website: htt .Ilwww.roced.or Facebook profile name.. The Romanian Orthodox Church in Edinburgh - The Romanian Community Centre in Edinburgh
Charlty Trustees InriJinENiclo ITrtitrcl f,liiii'C.Ii Lrunieniral Varlsh C:biii'¢li Ol. 4Luildind + IIR(-. Ilom* Of 'lThr Riyni&ini4n Orthi>41uX L'.liuri.l¥ lil r.(linhiiryh
Objectives and activities To provide the means for the Romanians in Edinburgh and the surrounding area to practice their culture and religion including worship, ministry, philanthropic activities, community seniice, educational activities and the organising of religious pilgrimage To promote the integration of Romanian community of Edinburgh in the social and civil life of Scotland (including the promotion of civic responsibility and community development). To promote the Romanian arts and culture by providing support for conferences, exhibitions, performances, workshops and publications. To provide care and relief for those members of community in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or another disadvantage. Promoting the provision of information and support for Romanian community in Edinburgh.
Structure, governance and management Status Award Letter for the Romanian Community Centre in Edinburgh, 2511012018, OSCR Ref: RSISTAJ18-0582 The Constitution of the Romanian Community Centre in Edinburgh Trustee recruitment and appointment No new trustees were recruited.
Achievements and performance The year 2024 was a symbolic one for our community, as we Celebrated the 10th aDniversary of the establishment of the Romanian Orthodox Church in Edinburgb alld the Romanian Community Centre. During the 2023-2024 financial year, our Charity continued to fulfil the objectives and activilies for which it was eslablished. To provide the means for Romvdnians ID Edinburgb And the surrounding area to practise their cullure and religion. Romanian Church services w'ere hcld both in Edinburgh (15 Chamberlain Road, H10 4DJ), serving Romanians from Edinburgh, Wesi Lothian, East Lothian, Stirling, the Scollish Borders, and Dumfries and Galloway, and in Anslruther (Ccllardyke, St Ayl¢ Parish, KYIO 3BL), for those living in Fife and Perth.
ANThmiER, St Awe ChurthTcl Roa& KY10 3BL In all the areas mentioned above, traditional pastotal visits took place in most of the homes of Romanian faithful. In accordance with the traditions of the Romanian Orthodox ChurcK each home is visited at the beginning of the calendar year, as well as on occ&8ions such as the birth of a child: Confessio social counselling, and other reli(Fious services. The Foundation's philanthropic activities included supporting families in need through the distribution of food, proiiision of financial aid. and public appeals for humanitarian efforts (such as the "Help a Mother" campaign or the repatriation of d¢¢eased persons). Among the cultural activities organised by our Foundation, we highlight: l. The Christtnas Concert in collaboration with The Clyde Opera Orchestra Glasgow, and the Consulate Gcneral of Romania (16 December 2024);
DE cJL4cJuN INVffAYI SPÉCIAU.. COPII 41L BISERICII 2. The Wood leon Painting Workshop and the Traditional Weaving Workshop, which were held regularly throughout the year at our Church PTemis¢s.
The Romanian Sunday School holds an important place within our community. Classes are organised at the Church every Sunday, divided by age groups from 5 to 18 years old. Pupils of the School also participaled in educalional visils around Edinburgh, including exclusive events such as the Private Visit to the Surgeons, Hall Museum (13 February 2024). I'hroughout the year, Ihe Church community also organiscd two cultural and ecumenical pilgrimages.. Pilgrimage to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne {31 August 2024) Pilgrimage to St Triduana's Chapel of Restalrig (5 OLluber 2024)
Another key objective of our Foundation is: To promote the integration of the Romanian community into the social 2nd civic life of Scotland (including the promotion of Civic responsibility and eommunity development). Promoting the provision of information and support for Romanian community in Edinburgh. Among the most noteworthy activities was the course "Workers, Rights, Modern Slavery and Labour Exploitation" (6 modules), organised at our Church premises in collaboration with the Skills Education Group and the UK Government. . dr•rt¥rfl• lu¢ratorllv* vla.mod?rna •1 xplaataM& prln muttcA 10
Financial review Statement of the charty's policy on reseNes No f5xed assets. All of Charity's unrestricted funds are available as reserves to meet the future expenditures and costs (rent, insurance, equipment, ongoing activities etc.) and as a contingency against unforeseen costs. See Appendix 2, Receipts and payments accounts. Details of any deficit There is no deficit Donated facilities and services We have organised events for which our Church have asked for no fees. Future plans According to the Constitution of Charity. Additional information 11
Declaration Signed on behalf of the charity trustees: Designation Date 12
FENDfg2 The Romanian Orthodox chUh in Edinburgh SC048788 OSCR Recei and ments accounts Forthv P•rb>J Chrty Rw 24 Section A Statement of receipts and payment5 unT•Stri¢d Expendab PprmLnent Tolal fvntt A1 RK•l 1&893 Grnnts 7U RWlpwfrrfvndrth IntW05tRoC0Néd 1J10 Js• trad aand dI 401 14 R•nli frmknrt& bui" Gr5 tcelpts fromothwthlrttsN• vIU•s Al Sub lOt•l PtrK••difrom clflx4d alltts Irom 14¢[1n¥t5Vnt6 A2Sotb ioi•I r•l•lrnc•lp 24A97 27.701 AS P4wn•n¢b 1).l•J 27.102 Grnnts Sthff TnIng G•mine• lts.. 410 17.Y3 IC17$ 130 A4 plym• r•thdng ty••••t•r4 InY••tm4ni mo¥•Thn PurchabBi o[XId PUr¢h••olItsThn A4 Su) 17.H2 30.1)0 PhIp1[Pymnf4j 1422 A6Trnn•f•rn toiltrom}fvnd• Surp1 Ild•ficW for 11122
PPENgIX2 Th& RomanÈan Orthodox Chur¢h in Edinbur Section 8 Statement of balances SC048786 UnrE5trtthtd Expendablt P¢rrr.InlM Total currEnl P0 nob Tot41 thstp•r B1 Cfysh fu Ctth 50,9BT 4.972 111.622 CashrpJ bIthn¢&tVd Llyv ¥244 D¢tsl B2 In¥•Btrn4nts T11 4valbhki
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APPE14DL¥2 The Romanlan Orthodox Church In Edlnburgh SC048786 Section C Notes to the Accounts C1 Notyr• oTh1 purpo89 of funds fm•yb• s¢è18d on •n•ty$18 olfJd8 Tho m•kn pJrpvso olth¢ 0otr GUPPQrtVw %wthl1 RomTr Commwrtrf In Edhbwyh In afthotr Sodal. Cfvk Cuftural. Phllanthroplc and RoEghyJs A8Fcts. Adsllncl fundran0 camFn Y8 launCj 8lmlng to ralBO a depostt fortha purcPA8e ¢f• 8paca thalil fijndon as g chwth and a rAdra1 and $od81 ¢entr¢ ollhe Romanlon wnmunly In Edthrgii. 1 th15 campBEgn 8r0fyg•rId underthe roferonc8'DEposrrcHURCH' 86 r66cled thd8 tn tho savlrq6 accrx C2 no Mhtuneralllnw45 p8kl thJrfr4 Ihe perriod lo •)ydwrty th¢tee orpwA¢Mneaed t• •trL•O C th box lotherwe ¢cnWet8 88Ctknl 3bl ¥ndw¥thkh pold d•tsl Irfto ¢y4en$p5w to any Gh•r5ty tr10• duthd th•n r4oss Iits box lotheTrfue compts sethn 4bl KUt•1 r9irnLxmmort uftr4vql a ¥gJtepr19 Ih C8T o pro¥ mlrd8ty, pNlanthr0plc8ctlll08. communlty 8efylco btsllng faffths th td• poth a• muit¢r 01¢Ch. Rotss dotsil¥ and conneeted porBon• Cl Othor Infommilon
APPENDIX2 The Romanian Orthodox Church in Edlnburgh SC048786 Additional analysis {11 An8tysis of recelpts and paymvnts 1 DDnaUons UnrOSthCte41 bJnd Exwndob doYdTn•Trt R•trfctsd lundi nduwrnent nd¥ Totsi ¢uftent pirlad Total last pirfod t¢l DoThations15I8ndtr Order8nd Bank Tr8n8tsr) 22,883 s,90s 28.788 Toil S,905 2J.70ll 27.701 2 Grants Unr•btrt¢d RitriCtad fund Toljl curr¢nt to noai•#£ Totsl 3 Gross reGelpts from othDr charitsble aGtlvitips UnTrytriEtsd fuhdB Exp•ndat R1ct+0Jn •ndvhTh•nt fund Totsi¢url•nt porlod Tothi last porfod lund )weu£ Int8rÈ RpEgiV 709 359 709 709 ?59 4 Paymènts r8lating directty to charitsble acuvitieg Unrgstrtlgd fvn Exp•rn4aW• •ndowrn•nl d to noarest£ Perrnan•nt •ndoTh&nt Toialcurrnnt pvrknd Totsi last p•rfDd toneartstÉ Aryr..ia Lu-.ci 900 4.400 2.908 1,122 S,281 2,072 6.310 966 85 Ii&m3 for Church W(Y3hp Rent Accountancy Fees Web Hosiintt Tryveis chBrrtab DorFBIK) Bank Char9eS Rostri¢ oxp8n885 Mis¢elkrteous staff Tining 956 956 101 109 1Q9 4$ 46 933 33 57 515 515 Total 17,942 933 18,875 30.130 202>24 OSCR Roport-Thè ROmann Onhoth>xChu(ch kn EdifibJffjh Aeuunii 144rtdknonai nthi111 Dec4mber2007
FPENDIX2 SC048786 Additional analysis121 6 Breadown of unr88ty5¢18d fund8 lufid 1-nlÈr lund 2- Hfiièr p.luw 8ankol $¢oan¢rSrt Account Toiai urrfHrfrt0 lundB unr¢Strf¢tsa Jndi lllBip•r5Dd 18.563 18,883 10.081 L9ga¢ig5 Grtnts Gitt Aid Receipts from luAdraiSin9 aV85 Inwresi Re1Ved ¢ros5 trading reIpts 3,015 J.015 1,315 992 369 Renis Irorn nd & buil¢inu$ Qross reiPtsfillrn olhÈrchatitablè athvities Sub total 23.692 23,692 11A32 RKelpts from asset& Inv4¥trfjnl•$lfj• ProeÈed$ Imm orfLwd assets Proceeds Imm sdeol investments Sub total Tot01re¢1ltr 23.692 23,592 11.432 P¥ m•nts ExpensesforfundtalSill9 acbvities Grosstradino p8yments Investm¢nt managemeni costs Payments relabDg direcvyto charitsLl&8cbYthè Grants and dOnationS Governan¢¢j'. 2,918 2,908 2.072 14,078 14.078 12,966 Audit I PieparaliDn of ¥nnual Leo&1 L*$ts 956 956 956 Sub total 17.942 17,942 15.984 Poymonts rnlaung to asq¢tand Investsnent movèments Pur¢hasesoifixed ass&ts Purth?$p inYgstment¥ Sub iotal Tothipaymgnts 17,942 17.942 15,984 6,650 6,650 415521 Transfer5 tol (frornl funds SUSI(defiGit) foryear 5,650 5.850 4,S521 Nature and osè offund8 202>240SCRRgM.Th&RomwlanOnhtyS)x EdnbLYohpLcrIAthl nDtssl21
APPENOiX2 The Romanian Orthodox Church in Edinburgh SC048786 Additional analysis131 6 Breakdown of rnEtrlctsd fund• R1ctod fund RwIrir.l fvn R•glrlGled fund lund bolo ruiid bdow Bknxol 8cotlllnd CumntA¢¢OUnt 94ilk Of ScoU4nd Tot•1 rn•trt¢t•d Ttit•l fund p•rtod Rec¢lpts Donationi Le92G106 Gr#nt# R•¢èlpt# trom fundrAi$in Gro¥s Iradino receip IncDmèfrnm InStMntI Dth•rth•n1gnd •nd 5,105 $.906 6.112 9.784 ¢bvth•• R•nth from IAnd & bulldlngs tsross recelpts fiom other chanta0 aCknV SI lotsl J.806 5,906 16,271 RK•l from ••¥•t & Inv•4ts1)•N ••1 Proceeai from ialè of flxed aieti Proceods from Mle ol Invfrilmenti Suli lot•1 Tot•1r•1P1 806 11,278 P4ym•nt• Expenses forfundrnlsiw 4d¥iUeb Oroil irndlw paym&A Invastment mBnaqem•ni COlL• Paymonts rèlaunq ¢tablI Gr4nth End dOnAln5 ¢3Dv•mllnce cobth.. 933 933 Audll I Independent exarnlnlllon Proparllllcn olinnual accuunls Lellal coil¥ Sub toi•l 93) 933 P•ym•nts tyl•iing w •M•t•nd InvMbi)•ffl movomgnt• Purchai&i of flx•¢ Almti PuTchai• of InVtM•nt1 133 IJ3 14,146 4972 4,172 Trnn•f•rn to I lfroml fundo Surylu•lfd•ll¢tt) forywr 4972 2.130 Pl•tur• •nd ur Qsg of fundB Tho rnain Orlund are buya prowrtyor getty a long lèmi knIgwh *lll Alltswui todovèlop ond p•rfomi b•ttarthÈ ChBrity'g obiocbvO8.' th p¥1 Christian Ortwox rtrligious 5er¥lces. Gu11ural Ind educabonal evenb and Elso toprovlde careand relief lorth099 membèrs of comrnunlty In n4ed bYroan ol rLg9.111 heaKh. diB&bility. financial hardjhlp oi anotherdlgadvantage 202&24 OSCR RfFul-TRuohQdChuTthjn EdlnburghthountsiAdaiMn8inoteSl31 OErgtfthr2007
Profit & Loss
The Romanian Orthodox Church in Edinburgh
Accounting Year 2023/24
| Debit | Credit | |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 28,788 | |
| Candles/ Icons/ Books/ christian products | 1,315 | |
| Charitable donations Income | 18,553 | |
| Restricted Donations for Deposit | 4,862 | |
| Gift Aid | 3,015 | |
| Restricted -Charitable Donations Iceland | 796 | |
| Donation Sunday School Restricted Funds | 197 | |
| Restricted Anniversary | 50 | |
| add Other Income | 709 | |
| Interest Received | 709 | |
| less Cost of Sales | 2,908 | |
| Items for Church worship | 2,908 | |
| Gross Profit | 26,589 | |
| less Administration Expenses | 15,452 | |
| Annual Lunch | 900 | |
| 4,400 | ||
| Restricted Expenses | 15 | |
| Expenses Sunday School - Restricted Funds | 60 | |
| Restricted Anniversary Expenses | 858 | |
| Rent | 7,408 | |
| Web Hosting | 101 | |
| Auto Expenses | 109 | |
| Accountancy Fees | 956 | |
| Charitable Donations | 600 | |
| Bank/Finance Charges | 45 | |
| less Staff Costs | 515 | |
| Staff Training | 515 |
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| Operating Profit | £10,622 |
|---|---|
| less Drawings | £0 |
| less Profit & Loss journal entries | £0 |
| Retained Profit this period: | £10,622 |
| Retained Profit brought forward: | £54,244 |
| Distributable Reserves / Retained Profit carried forward: | £64,866 |
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Balance Sheet
The Romanian Orthodox Church in Edinburgh
As at 31 Oct 24
| £ | £ | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Assets | ||
| Net Book Value | 0 | |
| Current Assets | 64,866 | |
| Bank Account: Business Checking Account | 2,043 | |
| Bank Account: Savings Account | 62,823 | |
| _less_Current Liabilities | 0 | |
| Net Current Assets | £64,866 | |
| Total Assets | £64,866 | |
| Owner's Equity | ||
| Retained Profit | 64,866 | |
| Total Owner's Equity | £64,866 |
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