SINAI MAR THOMA CHURCH NORTH LONDON
Our mission is to live out our faith by doing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In this mission we will endeavour to work with the host communities and within a multicultural context with humility and sensitivity. We do this in the knowledge of the sufficiency of God's grace to develop the generosity to give and the humility to receive by providing hospitality and welcoming the stranger.
Objects
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ("THE OBJECTS") ARE TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION; PROVIDE ITS MEMBERS WITH REGULAR CHRISTIAN WORSHIP SERVICES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TRADITIONS OF THE MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH OF MALABAR; PROVIDE PASTORAL CARE AND ORGANIZE ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE THE SPIRITUAL LIFE OF ITS MEMBERS; MAKE VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS FOR EVANGELISTIC AND CHARITABLE WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND ABROAD - ESPECIALLY INDIA. THE CHARITY MAY PARTICIPATE IN COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMMES WITH OTHER CHURCHES WITH WHICH IT HAS COMMUNAL RELATIONSHIPS AND ALSO PARTICIPATE IN ALL ACCEPTABLE ECUMENICAL RELATIONSHIPS AS A FULL MEMBER OF THE WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES (WCC), CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ENGLAND (CTE) AND CHURCHES TOGETHER IN BRITAIN AND IRELAND (CTBI).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £29,808 and unrestricted reserves of £354,973. The trustees report that financial controls are adequate and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. Reserves are held to ensure the work of the charity continues unhindered for at least 6 months.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves held are considered to be the prudent to ensure that the work of the charity continues unhindered for at least 6 months” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Alex Philip Kolaphu
- Anup John Philip
- George Thomas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £111k | £81k |
| 31/03/2024 | £91k | £75k |
| 31/03/2023 | £115k | £72k |
| 31/03/2022 | £111k | £44k |
| 31/03/2021 | £61k | £39k |
Common questions
Is SINAI MAR THOMA CHURCH NORTH LONDON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £29,808 and unrestricted reserves of £354,973. The trustees report that financial controls are adequate and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. Reserves are held to ensure the work of the charity continues unhindered for at least 6 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SINAI MAR THOMA CHURCH NORTH LONDON | £111k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST JAMES MAR THOMA CHURCH-UK | £338k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST JOHNS MAR THOMA CHURCH UK | £235k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY CENTRAL LONDON | £267k | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY CHURCH WEST LONDON | £200k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE CHURCH (NORTH LONDON) | £189k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |