Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] April 2022 To 31[st] March 2023
Charity name: LIVING HOPE UK
Charity registration number: 1175020
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | • To advance the Christian religion. • To engage in community outreach to help the disadvantaged in society by promoting social inclusion through various activities. |
| 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 |
• We hold weekly worship services, including Sunday worship, bible study & prayer meetings. • We have run various Bible Courses in the UK and Uganda via video conferencing, equipping people with the knowledge and understanding of the Bible. • We also stream our Sunday Services live on YouTube, which is reaching people who are unable to attend our services in the building. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | • The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on Public Benefit and have ensured we have fully met the guidance on ensuring our activities are for the Public Benefit. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | • We held weekly worship services to advance the Christian Faith, this includes holding Sunday Worship, Bible Study and Prayer meetings. These services are open to the public. We have a weekly Bible Study online via video conferencing as it is accessible to more people. Through all of these services we have been able to share the Christian faith and have engaged with members of the public to bring about a positive change in their lives and circumstances. • The Bible College has continued to grow and there have been 40+ graduates in Uganda and we have several students in the UK currently completing their studies with us. • The courses have helped individuals to gain qualifications and knowledge on the Christian Faith to further their understanding and assist them in developing their Christian ministry. • We have held conferences, various seminars and evangelical events which have been open to the public to advance the Christian faith. • Through our media ministry we stream live on YouTube every Sunday which helps us to reach those who are ill, the elderly and the isolated. Following this we edit the live service and share the sermon on our YouTube channel. We have seen an increase in our subscribers and the number of people who watch live. We have found this to be an excellent tool to use to advance the Christian Faith. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 activities against objectives set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charity is in a good financial position with sufficient funds held in the current account and also funds held for our building fund and Missionsprojects |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity holds reserves to ensure expenses can be met in the event of a shortfall in income |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £5000 |
| 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 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| 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 | Unincorporated Association |
| 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 | The current trustees were elected by the members when the charity was established. New trustees are elected at the AGM. If it is not possible for a trustee vacancy to be filled at the AGM, the existing trustees can appoint new 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 |
Para 1.51 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | LIVING HOPE UK |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | LIVING HOPE GRACE AND TRUTH CHURCH/LIVING HOPE GTC |
| Registered charity number | 1175020 |
| Charity’s principal address | JERVOISE STREET WEST BROMWICH B70 9LZ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REV DEBORAH PEARCE |
CHAIRPERSON | |||
| REV JULIE PORTER |
TREASURER | |||
| REV CARVEL THOMAS |
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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
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
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
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| REV DEBORAH PEARCE | REV JULIE PORTER | |
CHAIRPERSON |
TREASURER | |
| 20THDECEMBER 2023 | ||
| 20THDECEMBER 2023 |
LIVING HOPE UK – INCOME AND EXPENSES ACCOUNTS
1[ST] APRIL 2022 – 31[ST] MARCH 2023
| OPENING BALANCE | 12539.84 | |
|---|---|---|
| OFFERING | 32079.12 | |
| GIFT AID | 2719.71 | |
| DONATIONS | 1773 | |
| MISSION OFFERING | 205 | |
| BUILDING FUND | 4475.94 | |
| BIBLE COLLEGE | 2745.08 | |
| TOTAL INCOME | 56537.69 | |
| EXPENSES | ||
| RENT | 10140.00 | |
| ENERGY/UTILITIES | 2163.71 | |
| INTERNET/PHONE | 650.38 | |
| STATIONERY/POSTAGE | 685.38 | |
| SAVINGS TRANSFER | 300.00 | |
| MINISTERS REMUNERATION | 1589.89 | |
| BUILDING INSURANCE | 1022.94 | |
| LOAN REPAY | 500.00 | |
| CHARITABLE DONATIONS | 1016.32 | |
| CATERING/REFRESHMENTS | 2084.34 | |
| MAINTENANCE | 819.56 | |
| MISSION DONATIONS | 1505.00 | |
| BIBLE COLLEGE TUTOR FEES | 2330.00 | |
| PROFESSIONAL FEES | 1010.90 | |
| MUSIC/MEDIA EQUIPMENT | 3913.90 | |
| MISCELLANEOUS | 1030.19 | |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 30762.51 | |
| CLOSING BALANCE | 25775.18 |
SIGNED BY INDEPENDENT VERIFIER:
SIGNATURE : PRINT NAME : LISA UJJAL DATE :26/01/2023 APPROVED BY:
CHAIRPERSON TREASURER SIGNATURE : SIGNATURE : PRINT NAME : REV DEBORAH PEARCE PRINT NAME : REV JULIE PORTER DATE : 20/12/2022 DATE : 20/12/2022
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name LIVING HOPE UK members of On accounts for the year 31[ST] MARCH 2023 Charity no 1175020 ended (if any) Set out on pages One (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 03 / 2023
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Date: 26/01/2024 Name: Lisa Ujjal Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 14 LANGDALE DRIVE BILSTON WV14 6LX
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight 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 .
October 2018
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