LUTON MEDIATION
Registered Charity Number 1025520
TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2021
LUTON MEDIATION
Registered Charity Number 1025520
Report of the Trustees
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended March 31[st] 2021
Administrative details
Name: Luton Mediation
Registered Charity Number: 1025520
Principal Office: 15 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SA
Management Committee
Chair: Joan Bailey
Vice Chair: Rajab Ali
Treasurer: Kerryann Spencer
Secretary: Norah Kitimbo
Governance and Management
The governing instrument is the constitution, which was adopted 18[th] March 1993, amended 9[th] November 2016. Management is through a board of trustees called “Management Committee” (MC) of up to a maximum of eight, nominated by members and elected at the AGM.
MC meetings are held twice yearly.
Objectives
Our charitable objectives are to promote for the public benefit in the Borough of Luton; and upon specific request, when resources will allow, the surrounding area; with a view to the preservation of public order. The provision of services directed towards mediation and conciliation between persons, organisations and groups who are involved in dispute or interpersonal conflict where that dispute or conflict results from or may lead to acts of nuisance, vandalism, breach of the peace or hate crime. To educate the public in the Borough of Luton about the methods of mediation and conciliation, the nature and causes of dispute and ways of managing it.
Public Benefit Statement
In setting objectives and planning activities the Trustees have considered the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit.
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Main Activities
Luton Mediation aims to resolve disputes by using trained mediators to negotiate agreement between disputing parties. Our focus is to offer a mediation service for neighbour disputes.
Review of the Year
The Covid 19 pandemic caused a huge number of enquiries to our office with some complex and challenging problems. In total the service has dealt with 124 cases with issues ranging from noise, ASB, parking, hate crime, racially motivated issues and fly-tipping.
Reserves
The level of unrestricted reserves on 31[st] March 2021 was £53,244. It is the trustees view that it is prudent to ensure that there are sufficient reserves to cover 6 months operating costs.
Approved by the trustees and signed on its behalf
Trustee:
Trustee:
Date: 23/11/21
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Luton Mediation
I report on the accounts of Luton Mediation for the year ending 31[st] March 2021 which are set out on pages 4 - 8.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees
As Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. You consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
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To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b)
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To state whether matters have come to my attention
Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. The examination of Luton Mediation’s accounts includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair” view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
In connection with my examination no matter has come to my attention or have not been met:
(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act
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To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
(2) To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
Hassan Mahmood
79 Frederick Street
Luton
LU2 7QU
Date 24/09/21
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LUTON MEDIATION
Registered Charity Number 1025520
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2021
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | Total funds | Total Funds | |
| unrestricted | unrestricted | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Income | |||
| Income from charitable activities | 1 | 43,752 | 40,248 |
| Mediation and advice services | |||
| Investment Income | 2 | 163 | 239 |
| Total Income | 43,915 | 40,487 | |
| Expenditure | |||
| Expenditure on charitable activities | 3 | 46,913 | 42,768 |
| Total expenditure | 46,913 | 46,634 | |
| Net Income/(Expenditure) and net movement in funds | (2,998) | (6,386) | |
| for the year | |||
| Reconciliation of Funds | |||
| Total Funds brought forward on 1stApril 2020 | 57,999 | 63,724 | |
| Total Funds carried forward on 31stMarch 2021 | 53,244 | 57,999 |
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LUTON MEDIATION
Registered Charity Number 1025520
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2021
| Fixed Assets Tangible Assets Current Assets Debtors Cash at hand and in bank Total Liabilities Creditors falling due within one year Net current assets Total net assets Funds of the Charity Unrestricted Income Funds |
2021 £ 1718 3,000 56,244 56,244 4,718 51,526 57,799 53,244 |
2020 £ 2,639 1,540 57,799 59,339 |
|---|---|---|
| 4,179 55,160 63,724 |
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| 57,799 |
Approved by the Trustees
Signed on their behalf by:
Trustee: Trustee: Date: 23/11/21
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LUTON MEDIATION
Registered Charity Number 1025520
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2021
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of this preparation
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the statement of recommended practice in accordance with the financial reporting standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated.
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a. Reconciliation with previous generally accepted accounting practice: In preparing the accounts the trustees have considered whether in applying the accounting policies required by the Charities SORP 102 the statement of comparative items was required. No restatements were required.
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b. Fund Accounting: The charity’s unrestricted funds which the charity may use for its purpose at its discretion. The charity’s restricted funds are those where the donor has imposed restrictions on the use of funds which are legally binding.
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c. Income: All income is recognised for when the charity has entitlement, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably
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d. Expenditure: Is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payment to a third party. It is probable that settlement will be required, and the obligation can be measured reliably.
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e. Support Costs: Include central functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. These have been allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs are the costs associated with general running of the charity as opposed to costs associated with fundraising or charitable activity.
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f. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation: Assets costing £500 or more are included at their historical cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful life. IT equipment at 33.3% Furniture & other equipment at 25%
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LUTON MEDIATION
Registered Charity Number 1025520
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2021
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | |
| 1. Income from charitable activities | £ | £ |
| Grant- LLAL | 27,255 | 30,000 |
| Mediation Advice fees | 16,497 | 10,248 |
| 43,792 | 40,248 | |
| 2. Investment Income | £ | £ |
| Bank Interest | 163 | 239 |
| 3. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities, | ||
| mediation and advice services | ||
| Salaries | 20,800 | 20,823 |
| Travel | 0 | 395 |
| Training | 0 | 717 |
| Premises | 3,800 | 3,600 |
| Communications | 2,125 | 2,212 |
| General Administration | 823 | 507 |
| Meetings & Conferences | 7 | 580 |
| IT / Software | 2,282 | 2,948 |
| Insurance | 833 | 790 |
| Governance Costs | 3,900 | 3,720 |
| Support Costs | 12,343 | 10,342 |
| Total | 46,913 | 46,634 |
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| 4. Staff Costs Wages and Salaries National Insurance costs Total |
2021 30,300 1,843 32,143 |
2020 30,300 1,752 32,052 |
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No Employees received employee benefits for the reporting period of more than £60,000 (200: nil) The average monthly number of employees during the year:
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2 | 2 |
| 5. Debtors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Debtors | 1,460 | 1,540 |
| Prepayments and accrued income | nil | nil |
| 1,460 | 1,540 | |
| 6. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Accrued Expenses | nil | 4,179 |
7. Trustees.
None of the trustees received reimbursement of expenses or any other benefits in the year under review (2019: nil)
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