Trustees Annual Report for the period 01/03/2020To Period end date 28/02/2021
Charity name:
Luton Worship Centre
Charity registration number: 1166848
Address: 49 Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7NX Bedfordshire
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Structure, Governance and management
Luton worship Centre is governed by a constitution which was adopted on 1[st] March 2016 and the day-to-day management of the charity is carried out by Trustees or volunteers.
Trustees are relied on for the day-to-day management of the charity with the Chairman also acting as the administrator. The charity also has members who are relied on running the meetings on a weekly basis. The Trustees are accountable to the members by way of an Annual General Meeting.
Trustees are appointed by the Chairman in consultation with the other Trustees.
Additional Governance issues
We have several policy documents in place and among them is the policy for the protection of vulnerable children and adults.
We partner with Luton churches Together for opportunities for ministry and improvement of the welfare of the residents in need of physical, spiritual or material things.
Luton Worship Centre has leased its current office from The Diocese of St Albans. The charity’s operations and weekly activities are performed from this location.
Objectives and activities
Luton Worship Centre opens its doors to members of the public who are able to meet each Sunday of the year to hear the word of God being taught and to socialise with other members after the services.
Activities include: creation of forums for teaching from the bible, entertainment and a forum for socialising through meeting new people.
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The premises multipurpose hall has been and continues to be used for training young people on skills for life which include: employability, security and provision of social healthcare. These courses are facilitated by external agencies.
Impact of Covid-19
Due to Covid 19, the church was closed from March 2020 for more than a year to prevent the spread of the pandemic. Like most churches, Luton Worship Centre held online services every Sunday. Members continued to donate and give their offerings although these were significantly reduced.
Guidance of Public Benefit
The Trustees have paid close attention to ensure that activities and spending of the charity only focus on needs that fall within the guidance issued by the charity commission on public benefit.
Contribution made by volunteers
Unpaid volunteers and Trustees have made a significant contribution in the operations of Luton Worship Centre in the last financial year. Successful completion of the activities of the charity have been made possible by the hard work.
Achievements and Performance
During this financial year the charity raised £23,641. This included a Gift Aid amount of £6,366.
Lease and Insurance
Insurance increased slightly during this year while the lease fees stayed the same. Our public liability insurance also increased slightly.
We commissioned some electrical works as part of general maintenance.
Policy for holding reserves
Reserves are needed to bridge the gap between the spending and receiving of income and to cover unplanned emergency repairs and other expenditure. Trustees recommend an unrestricted fund of about £3,000 to be held at any given time to cater for maintenance and emergency repairs.
The charity’s principal sources of funds
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The charity’s principal source of funds was donations from members, hall hire and offerings during Sunday service meetings. During this financial year, the breakdown was as below:
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Donations from members £12,617
Hall hire £4,140
Offerings £517
Gift Aid £6,366
TOTAL £23,641
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Receipts and payments for this financial year are shown below:
Investment policy
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The assets invested in are for the benefit of the members and the general public. We invested in improvements made to the audio system.
Names and address of advisors
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Advisor Type Address Account
NATIONAL Bank 4 High St N, 41358139
WESTMINSTER Dunstable
BANK PLC LU6 1JU
Paulyn Karanja Accountant 27 Lowry Drive,
(ACMA, CGMA) Houghton Regis
LU5 5SJ
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Names of the charity Trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or
Dates acted if not body) entitled to
Trustee name Office (if any)
for whole year appoint trustee (if
any)
Fredrick Akandi Chairman 29 [th] April 2016 to Fredrick Akandi
28 [th] February 2021
John Mburu Member 29 [th] April 2016 to
28 [th] February 2021
Raymond Member 29 [th] April 2016 to
Parkes 28 [th] February 2021
Oluwafunmilay Member 20 [th] January 2020 to
o Vaughn 28 [th] February 2021
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Declaration
Signed on behalf the Charity’s trustees
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Trustee name
Name Fredrick Akandi
Signature
Date 31/12/2022
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Luton Worship Centre, 49 Old Bedford Road, LUTON, LU2 7NX
Luton Worship Centre
Receipts & Payments Acounts
From 01/03/20 to 28/02/21
Section A Receipts and payments
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Receipts Total Receipts
to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
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Donation 12,617 12,617
Hall Hire 4,140 4,140
Offering 517 517
Gift Aid 6,366 6,366
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Sub total (Gross income for 23,641 23,641
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A2 Asset and investment
sales
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Sub total - -
Total receipts 23,641 23,641
A3 Payments
Parking (97) (97)
Cleaning (581) (581)
Property maintenance (2,599) (2,599)
Utilities (2,627) (2,627)
Print & Stationery (98) (98)
Sundry (450) (450)
First Aid Kit (32) (32)
Consumables (358) (358)
Hospitality (134) (134)
Refund (265) (265)
Media (113) (113)
Fire extinguishers servicing (133) (133)
Church equipment (325) (325)
Administration (1,000) (1,000)
Website design (200) (200)
Insurance (248) (248)
Welfare (750) (750)
Missions/Outreach (2,500) (2,500)
Building Insurance (1,273) (1,273)
Rent (7,125) (7,125)
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Sub total (20,906) (20,906)
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Sub total - -
Total payments (20,906) (20,906)
et of receipts/(payments) 2,734 2,734
A5 Transfers between funds - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - -
Cash funds this year end 2,734 2,734
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the peri
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Categories
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B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
Details Details TOTAL Details
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Signature
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Total to the nearest £ Cost (optional)
Amount due (optional)
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