Serbian Orthodox Church Of St Sava London Trust
Also known as: Serbian Orthodox Church of St Sava London, Trust Property Held in Connexion with the Serbian Orthodox Church of St Sava
Promotion of Serbian orthodox religion and arts, teach Serbian language, history and culture. Accept lifetime gifts and bequests on trust for specific charitable purpose and apply them in such manner and purpose in geographic area wished by the benefactor. Providing human resources, facilities and advice.
Activities & Mission
Promotion of Serbian orthodox religion and arts, teach Serbian language, history and culture. Accept lifetime gifts and bequests on trust for specific charitable purpose and apply them in such manner and purpose in geographic area wished by the benefactor. Providing human resources, facilities and advice.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 28% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 131). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 66% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2026 — Friends of Hellas (organisation 5102861)
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — Ljubomir Orozovic Trust for Needy Children (organisation 1001868)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £740,665 | £315,968 | £315,968 | £3,588,195 | £246,784 | 3 / 10 |
| 2023 | £559,962 | £210,680 | £140,547 | £3,588,195 | £223,971 | 3 / 15 |
| 2022 | £224,459 | £362,539 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2021 | £289,807 | £203,133 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2020 | £382,681 | £139,899 | 0 / 7 |
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Frequently asked questions about Serbian Orthodox Church Of St Sava London Trust
What does Serbian Orthodox Church Of St Sava London Trust do?
Promotion of Serbian orthodox religion and arts, teach Serbian language, history and culture. Accept lifetime gifts and bequests on trust for specific charitable purpose and apply them in such manner and purpose in geographic area wished by the benefactor. Providing human resources, facilities and advice.
How much income did Serbian Orthodox Church Of St Sava London Trust report in 2024?
Serbian Orthodox Church Of St Sava London Trust reported total income of £741k and reported expenditure of £316k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Serbian Orthodox Church Of St Sava London Trust?
Serbian Orthodox Church Of St Sava London Trust has a program ratio of 42.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 131 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Serbian Orthodox Church Of St Sava London Trust registered as a charity?
Serbian Orthodox Church Of St Sava London Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 1966 as charity number 249616. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs Serbian Orthodox Church Of St Sava London Trust?
Serbian Orthodox Church Of St Sava London Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Serbian Orthodox Church Of St Sava London Trust operate?
Serbian Orthodox Church Of St Sava London Trust operates across 7 areas, including Bosnia And Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Serbian Orthodox Church Of St Sava London Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Serbian Orthodox Church Of St Sava London Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249616.
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LONDON
W11 1QQ
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Also Known As
- Serbian Orthodox Church of St Sava London
- Trust Property Held in Connexion with the Serbian Orthodox Church of St Sava
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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