## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**Period start date 01/01/2022. Period end date 31/12/2022**
## **Charity name: National Liturgical Dance Network UK**
## **Charity registration number: 1182829**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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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, for the
benefit of the public through the ministry of
various art forms, the holding of events,
prayer meetings, lectures, public
celebration of religious festivals to
enlighten others of the Christian faith.|
|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|The pandemic continues to have had an
impact on the services we provided at the
beginning of the year, so some events
were online, but towards the end of the
year, in person meetings and events had
been restored.
Our Easter programme was once again a
drama production online with a local
church. All network regions worked
together in presenting and was well
received as family and friends overseas
were able to participate as well.
The advent event was in person and
members from various parts of the country
were able to participate as one body. An
exhilarating occasion and extremely
encouraging to have a very good
attendance from the local community and
connecting with a number of ministries
across London.
In person rehearsals have resumed fully
around the country in significant regions.
For those in more remote areas are
encouraged to participate in the Zoom
sessions which continues to be beneficial
for many people. It is our intention to
continue to utilise Zoom rehearsals on a
long-term basis.|
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|||NLDNUK training continues to be
successful with the PUSH 2 programme
commencing in February for 6 months.
Participants have a greater understanding
of developing their creative arts and the
importance of working with the wider
community. Welcome packs and website
have all been enhanced through this
programme.
All regions have been more involved in
local activities in person which has been
refreshing supporting these events
presenting the message of hope through
dance and other creative arts. It has taken
some time for places to feel comfortable
with dance at several events after the
pandemic, but progress has been made.
The working party continues to be
instrumental as it consists of members from
various groups within the network. They
assist in reviewing policies, planning
significant events and any projects that are
considered appropriate for public benefit.
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|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|Trustees have appreciated and utilise
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit. This has
assisted in ensuring we are fulfilling our
aims and objectives|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference
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|Policy on grant making.|Para 1.38|**N/A**|
|Policy on social investment
including program related
investment.|Para 1.38|**N/A**|
|Contribution made by
volunteers.|Para 1.38|As we have moved towards in person
meetings, our volunteers have been more
active. All have been instrumental in
organising and managing these events.|
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We are in the process of planning for our 2023 conference and our volunteers assist in the management of such events. We are not in a position to employ staff so our working party and volunteers who are not dancers will assist. Other
## **Achievements and Performance**
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|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|NLDNUK has been consistent during the
pandemic in connecting and supporting
members across the country and
internationally to strengthen believers and
enlighten others of the Christian faith using
technology available.
Meetings, rehearsals, conferences, prayer
meetings, art and craft have taken place
online. This has been a source of strength
not only to members but to the public at
large as we utilise technology available to
meet whilst at their home.
As mentioned earlier, we have recently
begun to meet in person, and we have
been encouraged as those who were
online has come out in force to meet and
participate at planned events. We are also
encouraged by the increase in new
membership from the local community|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
|Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|The calendar has always been set at the
beginning of the year to include significant
liturgical events as well as training and
rehearsals around the country. We have
managed to maintain most of these online
However, towards the end of this year we
have been able to host events in public
places and this has been well received. I
therefore feel we have bene able to meet
our objectives.|
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||Para 1.41|It has not been possible to organise any
fundraising activities earlier this year due to
restrictions.|
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|Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set||However, we have started making plans to
commence fundraising activities to assist
with our conference for 2023.|
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|Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|**N/A**|
|Other|||
## **Financial Review**
|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|Most of our financial commitment has been
for online platform and for producing,
editing videos for online events.
However, we have started to meet in public
places and funds will be used to hire
venues and purchase worship tools.|
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|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22||
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22||
|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|None|
## **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|Donations and goodwill offering|
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|Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|**N/A**|
|A description of the principle
risk facing the charity|Para 1.46|None at present.|
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## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:|||
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|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|The NLDNUK Constitution|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|CIO|
|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|Every Trustee must be a NLDNUK member
and committed to supporting the objectives
of this charity.|
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|Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|Para 1.51|A training plan has been established for all
Trustees to complete. This is reviewed
regularly. All encouraged to take advantage
of various training outside available. All are
expected to register with NCVO|
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|The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|As well as the trustees we have NLDN
Core Leadership Group consisting of
Director, Assistant Director, administrative
manager and Prayer Co-ordinator. We
have the Working Party with leaders from
various groups within the network and the
wider membership|
|Relationship with any
related parties|Para 1.51|NLDN Global
Christian Dance Fellowship|
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## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|The National Liturgical Dance Network|
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|Other name the charity uses|NLDNUK|
|Registered charity number|1182829|
|Charity’s principal address|8 Campbell Gardens
Arnold
Nottingham
NG5 8RY|
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||Sharon harris|Trustee||NLDNUK|
||Abigail Gordon|Trustee||NLDNUK|
||Joanne Fletcher|Trustee||NLDNUK|
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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## **Declarations**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Signature(s)** _Y Benjamin_ **Full name(s)** Yvonne Benjamin **Position (eg Secretary,** Director **Chair, etc) Date** 24th October 2023
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