Sts. Barbara, Phanourius and Paul the Apostle Greek Orthodox Church

Registered charity 1172177 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SAINT BARBARA'S GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE (SOUTHEND ON SEA DISTRICT), SAINT BARBARA'S GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE SOUTHEND ON SEA & DISTRICT, ST.BARBARA'S, ST.PHANOURIOUS AND ST PAUL' CHURCH, St Barbara's Church, St Barbara's GOC, Sts BPP Greek Orthodox Church

Orthodox Church serving local Orthodox Community eg Greeks, Romanians, Serbian, Russian, Moldavian and other Orthodox worshippers. In addition the church welcomes all to attend services and events, for example Greek Social Evenings and weekly Coffee get togethers. There is also a Greek School on Saturdays, where all are welcome to attend and learn Greek language and culture

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Latest income
£73k
Latest spending
£70k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted cash funds increased from £48,905 to £51,855 during the year, resulting in a net receipt of £2,950. The trustees have established specific cash reserves totaling £51,855 to cover contingencies, building projects, and fluctuations in receipts.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
“Church collections and donations 38,726” — page 8
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: Contingency cash at bank fund of £10,000 in order to cover any future contingencies and risks. Building Project cash at bank fund of £30,200 for an extension adjacent to the church for the benefit of the community. Additional cash at bank fund of £11,655 in order to cover fluctuations in receipts or payments. (held: £52k)
“The charity's policy on reserves is as follows: Contingency cash at bank fund of £10,000 in order to cover any future contingencies and risks. Building Project cash at bank fund of £30,200 for an extension adjacent to the church for the benefit of the community. Additional cash at bank fund of £11,655 in order to cover fluctuations in receipts or payments.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Essex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£73k£70k
31/12/2023£64k£62k
31/12/2022£45k£43k
31/12/2021£36k£33k
31/12/2020£36k£34k

Common questions

Is Sts. Barbara, Phanourius and Paul the Apostle Greek Orthodox Church financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash funds increased from £48,905 to £51,855 during the year, resulting in a net receipt of £2,950. The trustees have established specific cash reserves totaling £51,855 to cover contingencies, building projects, and fluctuations in receipts. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds Sts. Barbara, Phanourius and Paul the Apostle Greek Orthodox Church?

Funders whose own accounts filings name Sts. Barbara, Phanourius and Paul the Apostle Greek Orthodox Church as a grant recipient include FRIMLEY FUEL ALLOTMENTS CIO.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
FRIMLEY FUEL ALLOTMENTS CIOFY2023£8k