ST MARY & ST PHILOPATER
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS AND PRACTICES OF THE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH AND IN SUCH OTHER WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT IN BOLTON, BURY, BLACK BURN, OLDHAM, ROCHDALE, WIGAN, ALTRINCHAM AND PRESTON.Activities:Worship and Pastoral Care, Christmas Choir , Holy Week Services, Sunday School, Help Poor & Needy and Other Social Activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £27,689 and restricted reserves of £16,230 at the year-end, resulting in total free reserves of £43,919. Per the trustees' report, the charity generated a net surplus of £17,058 for the year, with total income of £61,593 and total payments of £50,962. The filing indicates no material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue its activities.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Rev Father Hedra Moawwad Gergeschair
- Akram Mamdouh F Girgis
- DR HELMY FAKHRY GIRGES
- Dr RAFAT SAAD
- Hala Michael Barghout
- Matta Ibrahim Timsah Elbakouh
- Ossama Samir F Estifanous
- Richard Paul Girgis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £62k | £51k |
| 31/03/2024 | £62k | £63k |
| 31/03/2023 | £63k | £89k |
| 31/03/2022 | £67k | £47k |
| 31/03/2021 | £239k | £215k |
Common questions
Is ST MARY & ST PHILOPATER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £27,689 and restricted reserves of £16,230 at the year-end, resulting in total free reserves of £43,919. Per the trustees' report, the charity generated a net surplus of £17,058 for the year, with total income of £61,593 and total payments of £50,962. The filing indicates no material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue its activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/01/2021 | £10k | BAME Congregation support |
| UK government | 22/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |