ST JOHN COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity transferred substantially all assets and operations to a new Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) during the year, resulting in a net movement in funds of -£2,306,176. Per the trustees' report, the remaining unrestricted funds of £130,949 represent the bank balance temporarily held in the unincorporated charity pending final transfer. The charity remains active only for administrative purposes until formal closure.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)
Trustees
- His Eminence Metropolitan Anba Antonychair
- Dr Mamdouh Samy Massoud
- Dr Naguib Guirgis
- Dr Peter Georgy
- FATHER ANTONIUS NAGIB ANTONIUS
- Julian Francis
- Youhanna Kamel
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £245k | £2.6m |
| 31/12/2024 | £166k | £275k |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.1m | £130k |
| 31/12/2022 | £184k | £42k |
| 31/12/2021 | £159k | £51k |
Common questions
Is ST JOHN COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity transferred substantially all assets and operations to a new Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) during the year, resulting in a net movement in funds of -£2,306,176. Per the trustees' report, the remaining unrestricted funds of £130,949 represent the bank balance temporarily held in the unincorporated charity pending final transfer. The charity remains active only for administrative purposes until formal closure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.