DEBRESINA MARIYAM ERITREAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH

Registered charity 1200432 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as EOCCC

Our church provides prayers for the community and spiritual guidance for the youth; Helping people ease their problems accordingly; Creating a cultural hub; Helping the Eritrean refugees and asylum seekers to integrate smoothly with the broader community by arranging training; Arranging Christian and cultural activities such as exhibitions, seminars, meetings, lectures studying scripture e.t.c.

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Latest income
£115k
Latest spending
£141k
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £28,931 for the year ended 30 September 2025, following total income of £115,670 and expenditure of £144,601. Per the trustees' report, this financial position reflects the management of operations and loan repayments following the acquisition of a permanent place of worship. The trustees remain committed to ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Voluntary donations and contributions
The charity’s principal income continues to be voluntary donations and contributions from the congregation and the wider Eritrean Orthodox community. — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Governance challenges and post year-end developments
During the reporting period, differing interpretations of delegated authority and governance responsibilities led to administrative challenges, including delays in accessing financial and administrative records. — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2024)

Total income
£282k
Total spending
£615k
Cost of raising funds
£62k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
0

Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/09/2025£115k£141k
30/09/2024£518k£615k
30/09/2023£131k£34k

Common questions

Is DEBRESINA MARIYAM ERITREAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a net deficit of £28,931 for the year ended 30 September 2025, following total income of £115,670 and expenditure of £144,601. Per the trustees' report, this financial position reflects the management of operations and loan repayments following the acquisition of a permanent place of worship. The trustees remain committed to ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.