THE ST SARKIS PARISH COUNCIL
The advancement of the Christian faith according to the doctrine of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox church for the benefit of the public.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE DOCTRINE OF THE ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC ORTHODOX CHURCH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, IN PARTICULAR, BUT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING BY:(A) PROVIDING RELIGIOUS SERVICES, THE PREACHING OF THE HOLY GOSPEL, PUBLIC WORSHIP, PRAYER MEETINGS, AND CLASSES FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH;(B) PROMOTING THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL AND THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE ARMENIAN PARISH CHURCH OF ST SARKIS THROUGH EVANGELISTIC ACTIVITIES;(C) ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL RELATIONS WITH THE GLOBAL ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC ORTHODOX CHURCH; (D) ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONS WITH OTHER CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS AND FAITH COMMUNITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the parish has successfully delivered several planned projects, including new vestments and a sound system, while managing volunteer engagement. Per the trustees' report, the organization remains confident in its future despite acknowledging challenging times ahead. The document does not disclose specific financial figures for reserves, income, or expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“Our Parish income is made up of membership dues, Sunday collections, donations and funds raised by the Fellowship.” — page 2
“Until last year, all choir expenses were met by the Armenian Church St Sarkis Trust (St Sarkis Property Trust) but now all the choir expenses have been transferred to the Parish. The Trust has stated - this is as a result of changes concerning their general funding. The choir expenses are approximately £13k per annual.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Bedros Aslanyanchair
- Hasmig Topalian
- Lusine Inman
- Meguerdich Pambakian
- Shant Pourian
- Vardan Bagdassarian
- Zorik Gasparian
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £66k | £37k |
| 31/12/2023 | £24k | £22k |
| 31/12/2022 | £19k | £20k |
| 31/12/2021 | £15k | £4k |
| 31/12/2020 | £13k | £28k |
Common questions
Is THE ST SARKIS PARISH COUNCIL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the parish has successfully delivered several planned projects, including new vestments and a sound system, while managing volunteer engagement. Per the trustees' report, the organization remains confident in its future despite acknowledging challenging times ahead. The document does not disclose specific financial figures for reserves, income, or expenditure.