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The Orthodox Parish Of St Martin And St Helen, Colchester

The charity is a parish within the Orthodox Church. We are committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and chapel and to become part of our parish community. To that end we typically hold services on 3 days a week at St Martin's Church and St Helen's Chapel in Colchester.

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Activities & Mission

The charity is a parish within the Orthodox Church. We are committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and chapel and to become part of our parish community. To that end we typically hold services on 3 days a week at St Martin's Church and St Helen's Chapel in Colchester.

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 Information

Latest Income
£48,345
Latest Expenditure
£33,370

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 69.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 69.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£48,345
£33,3700 / 10
2023
£99,403
£18,9700 / 30
2022
£53,311
£25,9680 / 0
2021
£39,161
£10,5690 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Orthodox Parish Of St Martin And St Helen, Colchester

What does The Orthodox Parish Of St Martin And St Helen, Colchester do?

The charity is a parish within the Orthodox Church. We are committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and chapel and to become part of our parish community. To that end we typically hold services on 3 days a week at St Martin's Church and St Helen's Chapel in Colchester.

How much income did The Orthodox Parish Of St Martin And St Helen, Colchester report in 2024?

The Orthodox Parish Of St Martin And St Helen, Colchester reported total income of £48k and reported expenditure of £33k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Orthodox Parish Of St Martin And St Helen, Colchester registered as a charity?

The Orthodox Parish Of St Martin And St Helen, Colchester was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 November 2020 as charity number 1192469. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs The Orthodox Parish Of St Martin And St Helen, Colchester?

The Orthodox Parish Of St Martin And St Helen, Colchester is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev ALEXANDER ALISTAIR MATTHEW HAIG BD AKC. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Orthodox Parish Of St Martin And St Helen, Colchester operate?

The Orthodox Parish Of St Martin And St Helen, Colchester operates across 3 areas: Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.

Is The Orthodox Parish Of St Martin And St Helen, Colchester a registered charity?

Yes — The Orthodox Parish Of St Martin And St Helen, Colchester is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192469.

Details

Address
St Martin's Church
West Stockwell Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1HN
Registration Date
23 November 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5170692
Charity Number
1192469

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Trustees

Rev ALEXANDER ALISTAIR MATTHEW HAIG BD AKC Chair
Catalin Fliscu
Dusan Radunovic
Elena Kanaar
George Philip Harrison
Hilary Mary Haig ARCM
John Mark Shillaker
Jon Peter Kanaar
Michael Kampouridis
Nicholas Edwin Taylor
Also governs 1 other charity
Tasos Papastylianou
Theodora Ford

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