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The Ethiopian Orthodox Church St Mary Of Zion

Our overseas activities include shipment of barrels to the Caribbean Islands and Ethiopia at the request of their community leaders, filled with clothing and books. Raise funds on behalf of Christian Community appeals in Ethiopia.Continue to raise funds to renovate our building, formerly a cinema then nightclub into a community centre / place of worship.

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Activities & Mission

Our overseas activities include shipment of barrels to the Caribbean Islands and Ethiopia at the request of their community leaders, filled with clothing and books. Raise funds on behalf of Christian Community appeals in Ethiopia.Continue to raise funds to renovate our building, formerly a cinema then nightclub into a community centre / place of worship.

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,588,757
Latest Expenditure
£174,402

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 3.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 1% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 339). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 29.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 3% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 68.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 2% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,554,756
Charitable Activities £1,501
Other Trading £32,500
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £51,167
Raising Funds £106,375
Governance £12,359
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £16,860

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,588,757
£174,402£51,167£2,623,367£353,9570 / 60
2024
£327,831
£422,7050 / 50
2023
£380,035
£286,7230 / 100
2022
£116,499
£81,8740 / 50
2021
£85,178
£135,5950 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Ethiopian Orthodox Church St Mary Of Zion

What does The Ethiopian Orthodox Church St Mary Of Zion do?

Our overseas activities include shipment of barrels to the Caribbean Islands and Ethiopia at the request of their community leaders, filled with clothing and books. Raise funds on behalf of Christian Community appeals in Ethiopia.Continue to raise funds to renovate our building, formerly a cinema then nightclub into a community centre / place of worship.

How much income did The Ethiopian Orthodox Church St Mary Of Zion report in 2025?

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church St Mary Of Zion reported total income of £1.59m and reported expenditure of £174k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Ethiopian Orthodox Church St Mary Of Zion?

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church St Mary Of Zion has a program ratio of 3.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 339 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Ethiopian Orthodox Church St Mary Of Zion registered as a charity?

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church St Mary Of Zion was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 July 1981 as charity number 282910. It has been registered for 45 years.

Who runs The Ethiopian Orthodox Church St Mary Of Zion?

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church St Mary Of Zion is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Ethiopian Orthodox Church St Mary Of Zion operate?

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church St Mary Of Zion operates across 6 areas, including Barbados, Ethiopia, Guyana and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Ethiopian Orthodox Church St Mary Of Zion a registered charity?

Yes — The Ethiopian Orthodox Church St Mary Of Zion is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 282910.

Details

Address
61 COOPERS LANE
LONDON
E10 5DG
Registration Date
22 July 1981
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
282910
Charity Number
282910

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Trustees

Georgia Ann Lewis
Guy Tombs
Keith Samuels
Pauline Evadne Anderson
Trevor Field

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30 July 2026
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