CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ELAN0 AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01.04.2021 Period start date To 31.3.2022 Perfod end date Charity name: Bury Faith Forum Charity registration numbar: 1180349 Objectives and activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Par8 1.17 The purpose of the Bury Faith Forum is the promotion of religious harmony for the benefft of the public through: educating the public in different religious beliets including to promote good relations between persons of different faiths,. promoting knowledge, mutual understanding and respecl of the beliets and practices of different religious faiths,. providing a range of interfaith activities for people in Bury to enable them to interact with people of different religious fatths and better understand their communities- and providing technical advice to ovemment and others on faith matters. Bury Faith Forum have continued to maintain Forum meetings and activities during the Covid pandemic. Despite being unable to deliver in person activities and events as in previous years, the Forum has been a key partner in cascading guidance and me&saging an)und vaccination clinics and humanitarian support during the Pandemic. The Forum has facililated mobilisation of support during the Ukraine crisis and has coordinated donation points of essential items for both transport to Ukraine and to support Ukrainian arrivals in Bury. The Forum have also been involved in Race Conversations, a series of inclusive listening events across communities of place. identity and experien. The Forum were a key partner in the delivery of the Holocaust Memorial Event which was held online. During the periods when in person activity has been possible. the Forum has continued to connect with local primary and secondary schools where pupils are given the opportunity to ask questions to Faith Ambassadors about theirfaith and belief traditions. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or seNices identrfied in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19
Statement confinning v4hether the trustees have had regard to the guldance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Achievements and perfornlance 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 1.18 The trustees have gard for the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on publi benefit. The Forum has seen many achievements during this period. These include: Improved relationships with public and VCSE sector partners through the Forums, role as a conduit to local communities" increased awarenes5 of Forum members, offers., increased coordination of offers as seen during the Ukraine response; better connectivity wlth other networks Includlng the Community Coheslon group (a sub group ofthe Community Safety Partnership). increased collaboration with health pariners including Fairfield Hospital where the Forum were invited to take part In engagement around plans for a new multi- faith space. The Forum has continued its. core role in increasing awareness of different religious beliefs and the promotion of good relations between people of different faiths. Financial review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 Bury Faith Forum has a totsl of £7458.91 available in funds. Funding has been reiVed from Bury Council as shown in the accounts and there has been no ex enditure sinc6 last financialyear. NIA Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 AnK)unt of reserves held Para 1.22 NIA Reasons for holding zero reseNes Para 1.22 The charity does not lease a buildiro or employ staff so there is no need to hold reserves. All the funds that are ralsed go directly to the charities work. NIA Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.24
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going conrn Para 1.23 NIA Structure, governance and management Description of charity's trusts: Type of govemirYJ document Para 1.25 Association model How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 CIO A&8ociation Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutlonal provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 New Trustees are voted on by all members of the Faith Forum at the annual AGM. Each member and trustee has one vote.
Reference and administrative details Charity name Bury Faith Forum other name the charlty uses NIA Registered charity number 1180349 Charity's principal address 19 Sl. Georges Road, Bury, BL9 8JG Names of the charlty trust••s who manage the charlty Trustee name Office {If any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of parson (or body) entltled to oint trustee (if an Sharon Beech Paul Cannon Chair Liaqat Ali Vice-chair Samim Farid David Lewis Treasurer Abdul Hafeez Declaratlons The trustoes de¢lare that they have approved the trustses, report above. Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) fAUL J. o Position. eg Chair, etc Date )1". Ik4oL4 £oZS
Income and Expondituro 2021-22 Incomo Total Expendlture Funds carried forward 7458.91 Bury Faith Forum Accounts: 1st April 2021- 31st March 2022 Statamont of financial position 2021-22 2020-21 Current assets Cash at bank 7458.91 7458.91 Credltor8 Net current assets 7458.91 7458.91 Assets less liabilities 7458.91 7458.91 Net assets 7458.91 7458.91 Funds of the charity Totsl chartty funds 7458.91 7458.91