Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2023 Period start date To 31/12/2023 Period end date
Charity name: Lumi Foundation
Charity registration number: 1172800
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The advancement of health for the public benefit by providing practices of yoga to individuals and communities in England who would otherwise not have access to yoga by reasons of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. ‘Practices of yoga’ means: 1) physical asana (yoga) exercises), 2) meditation and mindfulness practices_, 3) philosophical/personal inquiry_ |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 | Lumi Foundation delivers free and low-cost yoga and meditation classes and programmes to a wide range of groups, predominantly in West London, including: People on low income (partnering with Community Champions projects including Masbro Centre, White City Community Centre, Bayonne estate and West Gibbs estate, The Peabody Trust and Riverside Studios); Disabled adults and children (Action on Disability, Log Cabin, Ashchurch Centre, Bishop Creighton House); Elderly groups (South London Cares, AgeUK, Sycamore House, Percy Bilton Court); Refugees and asylum seekers (West London Welcome, Refugee Council); Adults with ill health (Maggie’s); people recovering from addiction (Turning Point) and women seeking shelter (Marylebone Project). Lumi Foundation works with partner organisations with demand for yoga and provides accessible and adaptable classes at locations that suit the practitioners. We also provide online yoga classes directly to yogis via livestream. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
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| Para 1.18 | The trustees consider these activities to be aligned with the Charity’s objectives as set out in its governing document. Furthermore, the trustees can declare that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Lumi Foundation invites volunteers to support the charity by way of helping at events, fundraising and being advocates for the charity. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | During 2023, Lumi Foundation delivered 1,508 classes to over 13,000 yogis. The foundation had 25 teachers teaching classes. In 2023, we forged new partnerships with communities and other charities, delivering classes in-person. We also continued to host some of our weekly classes via livestream. Below is a summary of the classes that we delivered in 2023: Partner: Local Community Centres(in partnership with Community Champions until their funding ended in April 2023, then funded from Lumi Foundation’s reserves) 50 classes in person for the community at White City Community Centre; 45 livestream and 49 in person classes for Masbro Centre; 15 in person classes at West Gibbs community centre; 25 in person classes at Bayonne community centre Aim: increase mobility and health and create connection in communities to combat loneliness and isolation Partner: The Peabody Trust 11 pregnancy yoga classes, 11 post-natal yoga classes, 38 chair and mat yoga classes delivered in person at Old Oak Community Centre Aim: to create strong communities and opportunities for connection as well as improving health and mobility Partner: Action on Disability 21 in person classes Aim: to increase mobility, general health and create connections through delivery of mat and chair yoga for disabled and vulnerable young people Partner: Maggie’s London 49 in person classes at Maggie’s Charing Cross 50 in person classes at Maggie’s St Bart’s 50 livestream classes for the Maggie’s London community Aim: to improve general health, practice mindfulness and create a strong community Partner: Maggie’s Southampton |
66 chair and mat yoga classes, delivered on livestream
Aim: to improve general health, practice mindfulness and create a strong community.
Partner: AgeUK
99 chair and mat yoga classes for the elderly (over 55 years old) delivered in person Aim: to increase mobility, improve general health, encourage connection and combat loneliness
Partner: Log Cabin
44 mat classes in person for keyworkers working with children with various disabilities Aim: to improve general health, practice mindfulness and relax
Partner: South London Cares
3 chair yoga classes in person Aim: to maintain mental awareness and mobility for the elderly and their companions
Partner: Riverside Studios
49 in person mat classes 50 livestream mat classes
Aim: to improve general health, reduce stress, build community and connection, offering an activity for the local community
Partner: Imperial College
35 in person classes for employees Aim: to improve general health, practice mindfulness and create connection
Partner: Hammersmith United Charities
48 chair yoga classes delivered in person for residents at Sycamore House Aim: to offer an activity for the residents to enjoy together, while improving their physical and mental health
Partner: Cobham Community Centre 46 in person yoga classes and 12 in person mindfulness
Aim: to offer a physical practice to enjoy and build community and connection
Partner: Addison Primary School 11 weeks of yoga classes for Key Stage 1 children, delivered in person Aim: to help youngchildren develop strength and flexibility and discover the connection between movement and breath through yoga games and poses Partner: Bishop Creighton House 31 yoga classes delivered in person to adults with learning and physical disabilities
Aim: to support this community to improve general health and well-being and create connection
Partner: West London Welcome
45 yoga classes delivered in person to this community of refugees and asylum seekers Aim: to support health and well-being and to support community and connection
Partner: Percy Bilton Court
26 chair yoga classes delivered in person to this elderly community living in sheltered accommodation
Aim: to help improve health, well-being and to offer a shared activity for the community
Partner: Earl’s Court Community Hub 91 mat and chair yoga classes delivered in person at this community centre 1 class for children at the Hub Aim: to offer an activity for the community to support health and well being
Partner: Ashchurch Centre
50 mat and chair yoga classes for this community of young adults with learning disabilities, delivered in person Aim: to share an activity and foster well-being through yoga and focusing on the breath
Partner: Headway
9 livestream classes for this community suffering from brain injury Aim: share an activity and improve well-being by combining movement with breath
Partner: St Antonio Eritrean Refugee Women
6 classes delivered in person
Aim: to support this group of women to share a physical activity and build community and connection
Partner: Refugee Council
3 classes delivered in person to a group of refugees
Aim: to bring this group together and promote community and connection through the practice of yoga
Partner: Look Ahead
9 classes delivered in person in partnership with this charity which offers social care and housing support Aim: to offer an opportunity to connect mind and body and promote community and connection
Partner: Marylebone Project
37 classes delivered in person at this hostel which supports women suffering from domestic abuse and homelessness
Aim: to offer an opportunity for these women to focus on themselves and improve their sense of well-being
Partner: Turning Point
5 classes delivered in person at hostels supporting individuals in recovering from addiction
Aim: to offer an opportunity to build resilience and focus on body and breath for well-being
Partner: Hammersmith Quaker Centre
7 chair yoga classes delivered during a monthly drop-in to support Ukrainian refugees
Aim: to offer an opportunity for the Ukrainian refugee community to move and breathe together
Partner: Melcombe Primary School
23 in person classes delivered for teachers Aim: to offer an opportunity for teachers to take some time for themselves after a busy day tending to the needs of others
Partner: Durston House
6 in person classes delivered to teachers Aim: to offer an opportunity for teachers to practice yoga together and make time for themselves
Partner: James Lee and Bayonne Nursery 27 in person classes for children at the nursery
Aim: to introduce the idea of combining movement and breath through yoga games
Partner: Hotel School
27 classes delivered in person as part of Hotel School’s programme to support previously street-homeless people to train for work in hospitality. Aim: to build strength and resilience to support future work in hospitality
Livestream classes offered by Lumi Foundation for the community (independently of partners)
51 mat classes on Thursdays 49 chair classes on Fridays 50 mat classes on Saturdays 50 yin yoga classes on Sundays
Events and Fundraising
Lumi Foundation continued to build awareness of its services and raise funds through several events including:
A fundraising 6-week mindfulness course was delivered via livestream, beginning in January 2023.
Fundraising yin yoga workshops were held in March 2023 and October 2023
24 fundraising classes were taught at Holland Park Lawn Tennis Club – a private members’ club to support our community classes.
Festive Flow December 2023 - over 50 members of our community joined us for this Christmas event, which included a yoga practice, meditation, raffle and silent auction
Foundation Friends – a new initiative introduced in September 2023. Lumi Foundation invited supporters to become Friends by making a donation to the charity.
Lumi Foundation ran a 6-week mentorship programme to train new yoga teachers to teach at the Foundation.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| inancial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the 2023 financial year, Lumi Foundation’s net assets were £51,921 (Income for the year: £75,172) (Expenditure for the year: £64,451) |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserve funds are held to deliver free and low-cost services and are also held as a buffer for unforeseen expenditure |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Balance at end of 2022 - £51,422 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Principal sources of funding include payments from partner organisations, grants and donations from individuals, grant-giving bodies and organisations, including The National Lottery Community Fund, Local Giving, The Daisy Trust, Lumi Power Yoga and Foundation Friends. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
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| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Elected by charity trustees |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Lumi Foundation |
| Other name the charity uses |
| Registered charity number | 1172800 |
| Charity’s principal address | 121 King Street London W6 9JG |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| 1 | Ari Iso-Rautio | Chair | ||
| 2 | Elina Iso- Rautio |
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| 3 | Elizabeth Powell |
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| 4 | Catherine Ramasamy |
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| 5 | Kam Thakar | Appointed October 2023 |
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
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| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
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| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
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Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Signature(s)
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Full name(s) Ari Iso-Rautio Position (eg Chair of Board of Trustees Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 25 October 2024
Lumi Foundation
Charity Accounts Registration Number 1172800
Financial Year
Start date: 1st January 2023 End date: 31st December 2023
Lumi Foundation Contents Page
For the financial year ended 31st December 2023
| Charity Information | 3 |
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| Accountants' Report | 4 |
| Profit and Loss | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statement | 7 |
| Detailed Profit and Loss | 8 |
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Charity Information
For the financial year ended 31st December 2023
| Charity Address | 121 King Street |
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| London | |
| W6 9JG | |
| Trustees | Mr Ari Iso-Rautio |
| Mrs Elina Iso-Rautio | |
| Ms Elizabeth Powell | |
| Accountant | Gains Accountants |
| Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park | |
| Plexal, 14 East Bay Lane | |
| E20 3BS |
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Accountants' Report
Lumi Foundation
For the financial year ended 31st December 2023
We have prepared the accounts for the financial year ended 31st December 2023.
In accordance with your instructions we have generated this set of accounts using the information and accounting records provided by you.
.................................................... Gains Accountants Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Plexal, 14 East Bay Lane E20 3BS 22nd August 2024
Client Approval Certificate
I approve these accounts and I confirm that all relevant records and information have been made available in their preparation.
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Mr Ari Iso-Rautio
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Profit and Loss
For the financial year ended 31st December 2023
| Notes Turnover Cost of Sales Gross Profit Adminstrative Expenses Operating Profit Profit for the financial year |
2023 2022 £ £ 75,172 74,314 (63,091) (53,361) |
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| 12,081 20,953 (1,324) (4,583) |
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| 10,757 16,370 |
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| 10,757 16,370 |
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Balance Sheet
For the financial year ended 31st December 2023
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 2 Current assets Debtors 3 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amount falling due within one year Net current assets Creditors: amount falling due after one year Net assets Capital Account Net profit Retained earnings |
2023 2022 £ £ - - |
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| - - 1,530 3,120 51,422 38,644 |
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| 52,952 41,764 (1,032) (600) |
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| 51,921 41,164 |
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| 51,921 41,164 |
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| 10,757 16,370 41,164 24,794 |
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| 51,921 41,164 |
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Notes to the Financial Statement
Lumi Foundation
For the financial year ended 31st December 2023
1. Accounting Basis
Basis of accounting
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard (FRS 102) and with the Charties Act 2011.
2. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or Valuation At 1st January 2023 Additions Disposals At 31st December 2023 Depreciation At 1st January 2023 Charge for the year - 25% on Straight line basis Disposals At 31st December 2023 Net book values At 31st December 2023 At 31st December 2022 3. Debtors Trade debtors |
2023 2022 £ £ 2,310 2,310 - - - - 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 - - - - 2,310 2,310 - - |
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| 2023 2022 £ £ 1,530 3,120 |
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Detailed Profit and Loss
For the financial year ended 31st December 2023
| Turnover Donations Grants Class Fees Cost of sales Teachers & Coordinator wages Management wages Fundraising events & other costs Gross Profit Administrative Expenses Advertising and Marketing Audit & Accountancy fees Depreciation General Expenses Scholarship Insurance Operating Profit Profit on ordinary activities before taxation Profit for the financial year |
2023 2022 £ £ 24,080 9,401 5,653 17,845 45,439 47,068 |
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| 75,172 74,314 (43,233) (35,737) (14,355) (14,239) (5,503) (3,385) |
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| (63,091) (53,361) 12,081 20,953 0 0 (432) (680) 0 0 (5) 19 0 (3,300) (887) (622) |
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| (1,324) (4,583) 10,757 16,370 |
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| 10,757 16,370 |
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| 10,757 16,370 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
Charity Name Lumi Foundation |
Charity Name Lumi Foundation |
Charity Name Lumi Foundation |
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| December 2023 | Charity no (if any) |
1172800 | |
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Report to the trustees
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2023 .
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination, which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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.
Date: 23[rd] August 2024
Signed: Name: Phool Ashraf Relevant professional ACCA qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: Gains Accountants, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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