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Company registration number..
Charity number:
05651900
1113069
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
LUTON IRISH FORUM
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

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Annual Report and Financial Ststements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
Contents
Page
Charity Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees, Annual Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
10
Balance Sheet
11-12
Notes to the Financial Statements
13-23

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LUTON IRISH FORUM
Charity Reference and Administrative Details
Year Ended 31 March 2025
Charity registration number
1113069
Company registration number
05651900
Trustees
T C Scanlon, Chair
M Winter, Vice Chair
M Curtis, Secretary
L Kitching, Treasurer
D Drennan
S Rooney
D Crean
J Smith
T Smith
T Shanley
C Lewis (Appointed 22nd June 2024)
Chief executive officer
N Hanley
Registered office
Kathleen Connolly House
102 Hitchin Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU2 OES
Independent examiner
K Dooley Bsc {Hons) FCA
Chestnut Green Limited
Studio 6 Capability House
Wrest Park
Silsoe
Bedfordshire
MK454HS

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Trustees, Annual Report
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The Trustees present their report and the independently examined financial statements of the charity for the
year ended 31 March 2025. The Annual Report serves the purpose of both a Trustees, report and a director's
report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the
charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable
company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP>
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)-
Since the Charity qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic Report
required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors,
Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
Objectives and activities
a. Principal Objects
The objects of the Charity, as stated in its memorandum of association, are the following..
To relieve persons in need, poverty or distress, particularly, but not exclusively of Irish descent,
through the provision of advice and information concerning health and benefits as well as other
support.
To advance the education of the public, particularly in Irish music, drama, arts, the Irish language
and through the holding of an annual St Patrick's Day Festival.
Other charitable purposes, particularly the provision of facilities for the benefit of the public,
particularly but not exclusively for persons of Irish descent in the interests of social welfare with the
object of improving the conditions of life for those persons in need of such facilities.
b. Strategiesl Activities to further objects
Luton Irish Forum {LIFI is based at Kathleen Connolly House on Hitchin Road, Luton and is used also as a
community ￿ntre which hosts a wide variety of community-based projects.
LIF'S welfare team provides information. advice and advocacy relating to benefits, housing and health to all
communities living locally. We are a vital agency within the local advice-giving sector and the only culturally
specific organisation in the area working with AQS (Advi￿ Quality Standard).
People of all ages, backgrounds and cultures enjoy our assorted social groups and activities, in a welcoming
and safe environment. LIF'S befriending seniice enables people who are unable or who don't go out much to
have company and social interaction helping to reduce the effects of loneliness. Traditions such as Irish music,
dancing and language are kept alive through our social groups and wider cultural activities. These activities
appeal to people of all heritages, not just the generations of Irish living both locally and across the Irish Sea
including our St Brigid's Day celebration and Luton St Patrick's Festival.
We offer volunteering opportunities in different roles across almost all our services which enables people with
a diversity of skills, knowledge and experien￿ to be part of our volunteer team. Volunteers use their existing
abilities, develop new skills, and build theirC0nfiden￿ and self-worth while providing valuable help and support
to local people from all communities. We are very proud to have been awarded the Queens Voluntary Award
in 2020.

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Aims
From this, it is understood that the prime aims of the organisation are to improve welfare and promote a
culture of the Irish community in Luton, mainly but not specifically. Charitable activities include in particular
the advancement of education, the furtherance of health, the promotion of social inclusion and the relief of
poverty, distress and sickness. Kathleen Connolly House is the home of LIF, where all activities are
coordinated, and many take place.
d. Objectives and key activities 2022 - 2032
1. Im
rove welfarel uali
of life for local vulnerable
eo
le
LIF will demonstrate a positive impact on the people accessing our welfare service
LIF will demonstrate a positive impact on the people accessing our culturavsocial activities
Increase the capacity of the welfare service
2. Promote and retain Irish culture
Develop St Patrick's Festival
Develop partnerships with Irish and other businesses and organisations to engagelengaging with
2nd and 3rd generation
Engage with young 2nd and 3rd generation Irish
3. Or
anisational Sustainabili
Close the income gap
Increase LIF'S profile as a major local charity
Develop a highly engaged staff and volunteer
community
Enhan￿ the quality of LIF servi￿$
Seek out efficiency and effectiveness in all
areas
Introduce enhan￿d governance
Develop broader volunteer
capacity and capability
Increase the leadership capacity of
the trustee group and SMT
e. Public Benefit
The Trustees confirm that they have had due regard for the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
The trustees believe that LIF'S activities provide a public benefit as the charity promotes health and well-being,
improves the quality of life and increases social inclusion. Although originally set up to safeguard the needs of
the Irish residents in Luton, LIF is now a truly representative community organisation whose services, activities
and events are available to all.
LIF has made the following improvements in people's lives across its projects.
Welfare Service
Secure, safe and sustainable accommodation
Reducedlmanaged personal debt
Income maximisation
Ability to meet basic needs
Increased access to knowledge of rights
Increased knowledge of rightsl self*fficacy
Confirmed legal status
Reduced dependency on GP and other support services
Increased access to employmenu employment support
Increased access to community carelsocial ServI￿S

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St Patrick's Festival, St Brigid's Day and other cultural offer
Celebrating, maintaining and strengthening the links be￿een Ireland and the Global Irish
Fostering a more vibrant sense of community and of Irish identity
Improving awareness and understanding of the emigrant and diaspora experience and by supporting
the development of new ways to communicate and connect with the increasingly diverse global Irish,
including non-traditional diasporas
Social Activities
Attendees and volunteers report increased physical and mental wellbeing
Attendees and volunteers form friendships
Befriended and befrienders feel less isolated
Befriended and befrienders report increased physical and mental wellbeing
Volunteers learn new skills
Volunteers increase in confidence
Intergenerational and Youth Projects
Engaging the Irish in Britain in their culture and heritage
Other
Represent the needs of the Irish community in Luton, identify and action policy gaps locally and
nationally, and learn from and share best practice. Increasing awareness of organisations, services,
activities and events
Increased access to member discounts from local businesses
Access to digital skills
f. Contribution of Volunteers:
Our volunteers support LIF weekly in all our key operations such as reception, administration, finance, event
management, gardening and caretaking. They enable us to offer social and cultural activities, enabling
hundreds of people every week to interact with others in a safe and welcoming environment, thereby
avoiding social isolation and offering an opportunity to gain information on further services to maintain or
improve their health and well-being. They are essential in planning, promoting and running the annual Luton
St Patrick's Festival. They also promote Irish culture to second and third generations. Irish people, helping
young people gain a sense of identity and worth. Our volunteers, group was awarded the Queen's Award for
Voluntary Service in 2020.
Achievements and performance
a. Main achievements of the Charity
Over the past year, we've made a meaningful impact across our community. Here are some of the key
milestones..
165,700 people reached across our social media platforms in March alone
51.734 attendees celebrated with us at the St Patrick's Parade Day events
16,060 visitors welcomed through our centre's doors
15.143 attendances recorded at our social groups
7,932 volunteer hours contributed
valued at £93,264
857 individuals supported through 1,527 welfare cases
£1.5 million in financial gains secured for our clients
714 people subscribed to our LIF membership

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b. Fundraising Activity
LIF has exceeded its ambitious business strategy and growth plan to maintain income at £550k to 2032 and
maintain its staff structure to 12 staff and employ sessional staff over this period.
To further develop the fundraising infrastructure, we will take the following actions..
Register with the Fundraising Regulator to demonstrate our commitment to excellent fundraising
practices.
Create fundraising materials, including those for legacies and direct debit
Upgrade the fundraising database and tracking system to ensure continuity in activities, even in the
event of an unplanned absence of the Chief Executive Officer.
Strengthen the Friends Group by providing them with Terms of Reference, expectations, role
descriptions, and additional training.
Develop fundraising policies and procedures as recommended by the Fundraising Regulator.
Update fundraising communications.
Enhance the website to support fundraising communications and facilitate donations.
Consider hiring an extemal fundraiser as fvnding permits.
The fundraising strategy is set out in the business plan.
c. Future developments
LIF plans to grow and expand in relation to the new opportunities and changes that are taking place socially,
economically and politically which LIF is facing.
LIF fa￿S major challenges in its project financing, and is developing a range of projects and income SoUr￿S
to..
spread the sources of income and increase the income levels, and through this minimises any risk to
LIF.
utilise market opportunits'es and build on strengths to develop projects which will generate income.
meet the aims and objectives of LIF.
Financial review
a. Financial review
For the year to 31 March 2025 the net movement in funds was a £60,307 surplus (2024 - £23,710 surplus).
Total funds as at 31 March 2025 were £639,671 (2024 - £579,364). Restricted fvnds as at 31 March 2025
were £311,222 (2024 - £319,641).
b. Fixed assets
Changes in fixed assets during the year are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Reserves policy
It is the policy of LIF to maintain unrestricted fvnds, which are the free reserves of the organisation, at a level
to cover management, administration and support costs and to respond to emergency applications for grants
which arise from time to time. The Trustees have transferred to designated fund reserves to cover
approximately six months of expenditure together with other provisions for contingencies. The Trustees will
meet to review this provision every month.

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d. Public Benefit
The charity trustees have complied with their duty in section 17{5) of the 2011 Charities Act to have due
regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission. In making decisions on behalf of the charity, the
trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, in particular those relevant to
their principal objectives and activities. These have been set out in the above report.
Structure, governance and management
a. Partners
During this period, we collaborated with the following local agencies:
Bushmead Community Hub
Alzheimerfs Society
Bedford HMPS
Bedfordshire Police
BT Events
Catholic and Faith Leaders
Central Bedfordshire Council
Comhaltas
Crosscare
East London Foundation Trust
Friend Families of Travellers
Gaelic Athletic Association Clubs
Gate Herts
Gerry Taylor Butcher and Grocer
GPS
Healthwatch Luton
Hospital Consultants
Housing Associations
Irish Dancing Schools
Irish Ne￿Ork Stevenage
Job Centre Plus
Light Moving Company
Luton Borough Council Teams
Luton Culture
Luton Foodbank
Luton Heritage Forum
Maternity Allian
NHS Trust
Noah Enterprise
NSPCC
Penrose Trust
Primary Care and PCN Medical Leads
Safe Home Ireland
Schools
Shri Guru Ravidass Sangat
Social Prescribers and Commission Health
Services
The Roma Trust
The Safer Luton Partnership
The Saltways (Training Provider)
Traveller Movement
UK Centre for Carnival Arts
University of Bedfordshire
University of Hertfordshire
Venue 360
Victim Support
Women's Aid
Nationally, we collaborate with the Traveller Movement. Friend Families of Travellers, and Irish in Britain and
its affiliate organisations. Affiliates include-
Irish Chaplaincy
Irish Counselling and Psychotherapy
Leeds Irish Health and Homes
Irish Community Care Merseyside
Irish Community Care Manchester
Irish Community Services, London
Irish in Birmingham
Irish NeI￿Ork Stevenage

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During this period, Noelette Hanley participated in the following forums-
Luton Access.. In partnership with Citizens Advi￿ Luton, Luton Law Centre, and Luton Rights, we
strive to ensure the continued development of the local advice-giving sector.
Health Inequalities Board- A strategic group tackling health inequalities.
Luton's Fairness Taskforce.. A Luton Borough Council-led ne￿Ork established to develop ways to
achieve fairness and social justice across all sectors of the town.
Governor at Cardinal Newman Secondary School" Serrfing since 2016, leading the student and stsff
welfare work streams.
b. Decision Making
The trustees of the company who served during the year are listed with the legal and administrative details.
Policy and Strategy are decided by the Board following consultation with staff, volunteers, student
placements, users and members. Decisions regarding the daity delivery of ServI￿S in line with Board
decisions are delegated to the Chief Officer and senior staff. Trustees expect staff to keep them inft)rmed of
potential opportunities and challenges which may lead to new developments.
c. Responsibilities of the trustees
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true
and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the surplus or deficit of the company for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether the policies adopted are by the Charities SORP, and that applicable accounting
standards have been followed, subject to any material departures, disclosed and explained in the
financial statements.
prepare the financial statements on a going cOn￿M basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that
the company will continue trading.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy
at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with the relevant law. They are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence
for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
d. Risk Review
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the company is exposed, in particular, those related to
the operations and finances of the Charity and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate our
exposure to the major risks. These procedures are peritsjically reviewed.
e. Trustee Recruitment & Training
Suitable nominees, according to the regulations covered by the memorandum and articles, are introduced to
the work of the organisation. Slhe meets with a staff member, andlor Board Member and Secretsry before
submission for consideration by the Board. The organisats-on aims, as far as possible, to include a wide
range of skills and representation from the local community which it seNes.

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New Board Members are encouraged to take part in events and ne￿OrkIng meetings to ensure an
understanding of the issues relating to the organisation's work. All receive Charity Commission guidelines
on their legal role and copies of LIF'S policies over time. A joint strategy day is held annually to which staff
and trustees are invited. LIF allows the attendan￿ of non-voting co-opted members and observers on the
Board to relevant partner organisations.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
gca
T C Scanlon
Trustee
Date
19-06-2025

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Luton Irish Forum
Year Ended 31 March 2025
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Luton Irish Forum
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March
2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006 {'the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination ofyourcompany's
accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'}. In carrying out my
examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(51{b) of the
2011 Act.
Independent examinerfs statement
Since the company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in
section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member
of the ICAEW which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect-
accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006
Act., or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other
than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view. which is not a matter considered
as part of an independent examination. or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practi￿ for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Signed:
K Dooley Bsc (Hons) FCA
Chestnut Green Limited
Studio 6, Capability House, Wrest Park
Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HS
Date
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Restricted
funds
2025
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Note
Income from:
Donations and grants
Other trading activities
Investments
Other income
399.500
33,738
124,296
16,957
17,341
433,238
124,296
16,957
17,341
398,677
96,727
5,457
7,786
Total income
399.500
192,332
591,832
508, 647
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Total expenditure
407,919
407,919
123,606
123,606
531,525
531.525
484,937
484,937
Net movement in funds
8,419
68,726
60,307
23,710
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
319,641
(8,419)
259,723
68,726
579,364
60,307
555, 654
23,7to
Total funds carried forward
311,222
328,449
639,671
5T9,364
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 13 to 23 form part of these financial statements.
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REGISTERED NUMBER: 05651900
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
315,773
315,773
322, 232
322, 232
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
30,108
427,171
457,279
(133,381)
41,927
346,8T6
388, 803
(131,671)
Creditors" amounts falling due within one year
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Net current assets
323,898
257, 132
Totsl assets less current liabilities
639,671
579, 364
Total net assets
639,671
579, 364
Charity funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
13
13
311,222
328,449
319,641
259, 723
Totsl funds
639,671
579, 364

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REGISTERED NUMBER: 05651900
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
The Charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordan
with section 476 of the Companies Act 20C6.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with
respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities
subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their
behalf by..
gca
T C Scanlon
Trustee
Date:
19-06-2025
The notes on pages 13 to 23 form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
General Information
Luton Irish Forum is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, as well
as being a registered charity within the same jurisdiction. The charity's registration number and
registered Offi￿ can be found within the referen￿ and administration details.
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£)-
Summary of significant accounting policies
la) Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102)
Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Luton Irish Forum meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are
initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant
accounting policy.
Ib) Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income
will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Grants are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income
received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the
Statement of Financial Position. Where income is re￿iVed in advance of entitlement of receipt, its
recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before
income is received, the income is accrued.
Ic) Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to
a third paty, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the
amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of
each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved
in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that
activity. Share costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not
attributable to a single activity are apportioned be￿een those activities on a basis consistent with the
use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges
allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Expenditure on charitsble activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the
Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
Id) Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
le) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost After recognition, under the cost model, tangible
fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment
losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be
included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over
their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following bases=
Long-term leasehold propety - 50 years straight line
Fixtures and fittings
33 % on cost and 25 % on reducing balance
(fj Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial
instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently
measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured
at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Ig) Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted fijnds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in the
furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund
is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
Donations and grants
Restricted
funds
2025
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Grants
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade..
Emigrant Support Programme
Luton Rising
Bedford and Luton Community Foundats'on
Irish Youth Foundation
Ireland Fund of Great Britain
Lloyds Foundation
The National Lottery Community Fund
JP Mcmanus
European Social Fund
Irish Episcopal Fund
JL12 Charity
Co-operation Ireland
Glasspool Charity
Amazon Just Giving
Hirearchy General
General Grants
Culture Ireland
198.471
198,471
200, 866
41,110
15,390
3, 000
11,000
12,500
78,465
3, 000
17,664
5,408
1,500
2,318
850
1,000
1,269
195
53.959
6.250
5.000
53,959
6,250
5,000
27,500
117,256
27,500
117.256
2.102
7.332
2,102
7,332
1.130
391.500
1,130
419,000
27,500
395, 535
Donations
8.000
6.238
14,238
3, 142
399,500
33,738
433.238
398,677
Total 2024
359,057
39,620
398,677
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Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
Other trading activities
Income from fundraising events
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Sales of goods
Room hire
Festival income
Sundry receipts
Membership subscriptions
Raffle
37,783
29,719
26,963
13,843
4,239
11,749
37,783
29,719
26,963
13,843
4,239
11,749
20,275
24,931
28, 669
11,757
3, 064
8,031
124,296
124,296
96, 727
Investment income
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Bank interest received
16,957
16,957
5,547
other incoming resources
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Other income
17,341
17.341
7, 786
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Docusign Envelope ID.. 2157ACB&D3C447D>9D40496838ECF961
LUTON IRISH FORUM
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
Analysis of expenditure by activities
Activities
undertaken
directty
2025
Support
costs
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Staff costs
Office costs
Project costs
Training costs
Transport costs
Premises costs
Governance costs
330,730
40.100
107,435
2.178
6,935
39.903
330,730
40,100
107,435
2,178
6,935
39,903
4,244
314, 742
49,046
71,697
1,308
3,264
40,980
3, 900
4,244
527,281
4,244
531,525
484, 937
Analysis of support costs
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Independent examinerfs remuneration
1,500
3, 900
Staff costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
330,730
314,742
330,730
314, 742
The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows:
2025
No.
2024
No.
Employees
11
12
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
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Docusign Envelope ID.. 2157ACB&D3C447D>9D40496838ECF961
LUTON IRISH FORUM
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
Trustees. remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2024 - £nil).
During the year ended 31 March 2025, travel expenses totalling £175 {2024 - £70) were reimbursed
or paid directly to Trustees.
10 Tangible fixed assets
Long-temi
leasehold
property
Fixtures
and
fittings
Total
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2024
Additions
At 31 March 2025
419,500
60,234
3,130
63,364
479,734
3.130
482,864
419,500
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2025
99,859
8,419
108,278
57,643
1,170
58,813
157,502
9,589
167,091
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
311,222
4,551
315,773
At 31 March 2024
319,641
2,591
322,232
Luton Irish Forum has a leasehold interest in the building. The Kathleen & Michael Connolly Foundation
previously advanced £120,000 for the purpose of funding the development of the propety as a forum. In the
event that the building is not used for this purpose these monies are refundable.
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Docusign Envelope ID.. 2157ACB&D3C447D>9D40496838ECF961
LUTON IRISH FORUM
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
11 Debtors
2025
2024
Due within one year
Trade debtors
Accrued income
28,758
1,350
24,78T
17,140
30,108
41,927
12 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals
Deferred income
4,261
6.086
955
1.500
120,579
6, 694
1,206
3,350
120,421
133.381
131,671
The deferred income liability has arisen in order to recognise grant income in the appropriate financial
period.
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Docusign Envelope ID.. 2157ACB&D3C447D>9D40496838ECF961
LUTON IRISH FORUM
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
13 Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
Balance
at1
April 2024
Balance
at31
March 2025
Income
Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
70,000
70,000
General funds
189.723
192,332
123,606
258,449
Totsl Unrestricted funds
259,723
192,332
123,606
328,449
Restricted funds
Building
Department of Foreign Affairs
And Trade
Bedford and Luton
Community
Foundation
Irish Youth Foundation
Ireland Fund of Great Britain
The National Lottery Community Fund
Irish Episcopal Council
European Social Fund
Culture Ireland
Donations
319,641
(8,419)
311,222
198,471
(198,471)
53,959
6,250
5,000
117,256
7,332
2,102
1,130
8,000
(53,959)
(6,250)
(5,000}
{117,256}
(7,332}
(2,102)
(1,130)
(8,000)
319,641
399.500
407,919
311,222
Total of funds
579,364
591,832
531,525
639,671
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Docusign Envelope ID.. 2157ACB&D3C447D>9D40496838ECF961
LUTON IRISH FORUM
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
13 Statement of funds {continued
Statement of funds- prior year
Balance
at1
April 2023
Balance
at31
March 2024
Income
Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
70.000
70.000
General funds
157,300
149,590
117,167
189, 723
Totsl Unrestricted funds
227,300
149, 590
117,167
259, 723
Restricted funds
Building
Department of Foreign Affairs
And Trade
Bedford and Luton
Community
Foundation
Luton Rising
Irish Youth Foundation
Ireland Fund of Great Britain
The National Lottery
Community Fund
Irish Episcopal Council
JL12 Charity
Co-operative Ireland
328,354
(8,713)
319,641
200, 866
(200, 866)
15,390
41.110
3, 000
11.000
(15,390)
(41.Ito)
(3,000)
(11.000)
78.465
5,408
1.500
2,318
(78,465)
(5,408)
(1,500)
(2,318)
328,354
359, 057
367,770
3t9,64t
Total of funds
555, 654
508, 647
484,937
579, 364
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Docusign Envelope ID.. 2157ACB&D3C447D>9D40496838ECF961
LUTON IRISH FORUM
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
13 Statement of funds {continued
Unrestricted funds have previously been designated for the payment of the employment costs of the
chief executive ofFicer of the charity- This is released on an annual basis, by way of a funds transfer, to
cover the employment costs of the year of the chief executive Offi￿r.
Projectl Post
Funder
Cost Centre
Chief Executive Officer
Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade,. Emigrant Support Programme
Salary, NIC and project costs
Welfare Service
Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade,. Emigrant Support Programme
Luton Rising (formerly Luton Airport Ltd) Salary, NIC and project costs
National Lottery Community Fund
Salary, NIC and project costs
Bedford and Luton Community
Salary, NIC and project costs
Foundation - Recovery and
Collaboration Fund
Ireland Fund of Great Britain
Salary, NIC and project costs
Project costs
Social Activities
National Lottery Community Fund
Irish Episcopal Council for Emigrants
Salary, NIC and project costs
Project costs
Festival
Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade,. Emigrant Support Programme
Luton Airport Ltd
Various sponsors
Project costs
Project costs
Project costs
Intergenerational
Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade,. Emigrant Support Programme
Salary, NIC and project costs
Youth
Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade,. Emigrant Support Programme
Irish Youth Foundation
JJ12 Charity
Salary, NIC and project costs
Project costs
Project cost
Volunteering
National Lottery Community Fund
Salary, NIC and project costs
Traveller Support
Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade,. Emigrant Support Programme
Luton Borough Council
Salary, NIC and project costs
Project costs
Website
Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade,. Emigrant Support Programme
Salary, NIC and project costs
Core Costs
Lloyds Foundation
Overheads
Luton Digital Skills Project
European Social Fund
Salary, NIC and project costs
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Docusign Envelope ID.. 2157ACB&D3C447D>9D40496838ECF961
LUTON IRISH FORUM
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
14 Analysis of net assets between funds
Anatysis of net assets between funds - current period
Restricted
funds
2025
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Total
Funds
2025
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
311,222
4,551
457,278
(133,381)
315,773
457,278
1133,381)
Total
311,222
328,449
639,671
Anatysis of net assets between funds - prior period
Restricted
funds
2024
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
Funds
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
319,641
2,591
388,803
(131,671)
322.232
388,803
1131.671)
Total
319,641
259,723
579,364
15 Related party transactions
The Charity has not entered into any related paty transaction during the year, nor are there any
outstanding balances owing between related parties and the Charity at 31 March 2025 (2024- £nil).
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