LONDON DEBRE SEMAYAT MEDHANEALEM AND ST. GABRIEL ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX TEWAHEDO CHURCH

Registered charity 1204868 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Administration of the Holy Liturgy and other Sacraments Public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teachingEvangelical and missionary activities Sunday School Nurture preachers of the Kingdom of God Holy Gospel Education and training activities fPastoral careCharitable social actions in the UK and abroadEncouraging relationships with other Christian communities in the UK

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Latest income
£216k
Latest spending
£81k
Registered
2023
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £135k for the year, with total income of £216k against expenditure of £81k. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves stand at £15,000, which meets their stated policy target of maintaining funds equivalent to approximately six months of costs. The charity holds significant designated and restricted reserves totaling £210k specifically for the purchase of a permanent building.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £15k (held: £15k)
The PAC's policy is to maintain sufficient funds equivalent to £15k, which equates to approximately 6 months of cost to cover rent, clergy allowance, and any emergencies that may arise. — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£216k£81k
31/03/2024£119k£29k

Common questions

Is LONDON DEBRE SEMAYAT MEDHANEALEM AND ST. GABRIEL ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX TEWAHEDO CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £135k for the year, with total income of £216k against expenditure of £81k. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves stand at £15,000, which meets their stated policy target of maintaining funds equivalent to approximately six months of costs. The charity holds significant designated and restricted reserves totaling £210k specifically for the purchase of a permanent building. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.