2024-12-31-accounts - Universal Peace Federation UK

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] July 2023 - Period start date to 31st December 2024 - Period end date

Charity name: Universal Peace Federation UK

Charity registration number: 1185412

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference

Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	2. Objects The objects of the Charity are: 3.1 The promotion of national and international conflict resolution and reconciliation for the public benefit with a view to relieving suffering, poverty and distress and building and maintaining social cohesion and trust within and between communities by: 3.2 Identifying the cultural, religious and other causes of conflict in different parts of the world and producing reports on the findings; 3.3 Bringing together leaders and others of influence within communities in conflict in order to aid mutual understanding, foster dialogue and mutual respect and assist in finding common ground for agreement and cooperation; 3.4 Producing reports on the results of conflict resolution-related activities including impartial recommendations for action; and 3.5 The advancement of the education of the public for the better understanding of human rights, participation in government, good citizenship, models of good governance and neighbourliness in the interests of general public benefit.

			3.6 Provided that all activities shall be balanced and shall maintain or enhance the organisation’s commitment to remaining impartial. Promotion of racial and religious harmony The promotion of racial and religious harmony and peaceful co-existence between people of different religions, cultures, races and nations for the benefit of the public by: 3.7 Educating the public in the different backgrounds, religious and other beliefs, held by different religious, racial cultural and national groups to promote mutual respect and provide a basis for dialogue; 3.8 Running events and projects to bring together representatives of different faiths and separate groups within those faiths to facilitate inter-faith dialogue, including examining together the interpretations of their faiths and common themes 3.9 Running projects that bring together individuals of different backgrounds and beliefs to work together for a common goal.
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		Please see website for reports of events and activities from: July 1st2023 to December 31st 2024. https://uk.upf.org/activities-events
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 been sent an email with the guidance attached.

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	Payments for services/grants to other organisations. In furtherance of its charitable objects the charity may make payments for services orgrants to other

organisations. UPF (UK) will not make any grant if such would fall outside its charitable objects. Any grant will be in accordance with the legal and ethical requirements of the country in which the recipient is situated. All grants will be authorised only by the Trustees. A prerequisite to making such a grant is due diligence as to the integrity, nature and financial stability of the body or individual to which payment is to be made and, if a grant, 3 [1] clear detail of what the body is, its constitution including any legal status, its financial stability, reputation and record of delivery as well as a [2] clear and unambiguous expectation on both sides manifested by a written document to that effect and [3] what accountancy methods and checks will be used by the body in establishing an audit trail of how the money is spent and accounted for to UPF(UK) all of which must be evidenced in writing before any payment is made. Such grants will be monitored regularly by the Administrator/Secretary General and reported to the Trustees. Sanctions Policy Sanctions Policy: "UPF UK will comply with the requirements of sanctions imposed on countries and individuals by UN recognised bodies as well as by international law and will not knowingly seek to frustrate such sanctions or expose itself to lawful enforcement action." We are guided by publications from the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), part of HM Treasury, as well as being aware of the relevant pieces of legislation which are the Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010 and the ISIL (Da'esh) and AlQaida (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011 (the 2011 Regulations). Social Media Policy: The Trustees have approved a Social Media Policy on April 13[th] 2024.

Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	There are 5 regular volunteers who support at each programme in HQ or regularly in other ways. There are approximately 50 others in different cities as well as London who contribute occasionally.
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	For July 1st2023 - Dec 31st2024, there are approximately over 35 events held by UPF- UK. These events have all been publicly available and promoted on social media to foster dialogue and multiple perspectives. The reports of these Activities and Events are onhttps://uk.upf.org/activities-events Below follows some simple application of events to Charitable Objects. Some events are applicable to several Objects. Some international UPF events have had UK participants and online viewing of the activities. 27thApril 2024, Universal Peace Federation's Vision and the Underlying Principles of Peace Session 3 Vision and its Principles of Peace: 27thJune 2024 How can the European experience be brought to bear on the search for peace on the Korean peninsula? 30th July 2024 Work of Ambassadors for Peace Universal Peace Federation - UK Highlighting the Work of Ambassadors for Peace: A Global Network of Peacebuilders. 21stSept 2024 3.1 (UPF UK Objects above) Events in this category include: International Day of Peace UPF and World Humanitarian Drive 24thSeptember 2024 The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) - UK celebrated the United Nations International Day of Peace at 43 Lancaster Gate, London, W2 3NA. It was an inspiring event bringing together individuals committed to fostering peace and harmony in our world. We explored this year’s theme, Cultivate a Culture of Peace. 3.3 (UPF UK Objects above) Events in this category include:

3.4 (UPF UK Objects above) Events in this category include: There have been a number of events applicable to this category including: 3.5 (UPF UK Objects above) Events in this category include: There have been several educational programmes provided by UPF UK. We have continued to support the Nigerian UPF’s national Character Education programme. 3.6 (UPF UK Objects above) We seek to have speakers from a range of backgrounds and perspectives as well as to allow questions and answers from the audience. All events are open to the public. Promotion of racial and religious harmony 3.7 (UPF UK Objects above) Events in this category include: Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation: The promotion of national and international conflict resolution and reconciliation for the public benefit with a view to relieving suffering, poverty and distress and building and maintaining social cohesion and trust within and between communities by: Identifying the cultural, religious and other causes of conflict in different parts of the world and producing reports on the findings; Bringing together leaders and others of influence within communities in conflict in order to aid mutual understanding, foster dialogue and mutual respect and assist in finding common ground for agreement and cooperation;

3.8 (UPF UK Objects above) Events in this category include: 3.9 (UPF UK Objects above) Events and Activities in this category include:

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The record of activities can be seen at: https://uk.upf.org/activities-events Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41

Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	We were able to increase our fundraising activities during this year.
		Occasional and Monthly Supporters Donations £28,485
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	Not applicable.
Other

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of theperiod	Para 1.21	Independent Examiner: Mr Dirk Gardiner (CIMA qualified accountant)
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The reserves policy is to hold in cash sufficient for one month normal expenditure and to enable the charity to close down without outstandingliabilities.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£6000
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

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	A Grant from the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification UK. Events and Seminar Fees £13,405 HMRC Gift Aid £3,530 Supporter’s donations £28,485
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	Not applicable
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	Ageing Staff Members - Loss of key staff/workers The need for a greater diversity of funding. We maintain a Risk Register reviewed by Trustees and Staff.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed,royal charter)	Para 1.25	Company Limited by Guarantee 2008 Revised Charitable Objectives 2019
How is the charity constituted? (e.g. unincorporated association,CIO)	Para 1.25	By agreement with the Charity Commission as an incorporated association with a board of trustees.
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	Selected from among those who are passionate to support UPF-UK’s objectives. Interview with the Chair of the Board of Trustees. The majority of existing Trustees are needed to support a new Trustee.

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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 Universal Peace Federation UK

Other name the charityuses	UPF – UK
Registered charitynumber	1185412
Charity’s principal address	43 Lancaster Gate, London, W2 3NA

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) Majority Decision
	Keith Best	Chair
	Mark Brann
	David Fraser Harris
	Dr David Earle
	Martina Coombs
	Dr Abdul Basit Syed
	Dinata, Actar Marandi
	Gardiner, Lance

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for wholeyear

12 None 13

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name
None

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held None in this capacity

Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for None 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)

Robin Marsh: Secretary General Margaret Ali: Director of UPF UK Secretariat Joyce Suda: Director of UPF UK Secretariat

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

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Signature(s)
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Keith Best
Position (eg
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Chair, etc)
Date
24/10/2025
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Universal Peace Fede	Universal Peace Fede	CharityNo	1185412
		CompanyNo	6620060
Annual accounts for theperiod
Perio d start date	01/07/2023	To	31/12/2024

Section A Statement of financial activities (including summary income and expenditure account)

Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds £ £ £ F01 F02 F03	Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds £ £ £ F01 F02 F03	Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds £ £ £ F01 F02 F03	Total funds Prior year funds £ £ F04 F05	Total funds Prior year funds £ £ F04 F05
109,485		-	109,485	7,161
14,987		-	14,987	10,730
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		-	-	1,000
7,769		-	7,769	47,700
132,241	-	-	132,241	66,591

61,016	-	-	61,016	35,403
29,583	-	-	29,583	13,246
5,000	-		5,000	6,593
26,653	-	-	26,653	20,633
122,252	-	-	122,252	75,875

9,989	-	-	9,989	9,284 -
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9,989	-	-	9,989	9,284 -
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9,989	-	-	9,989	9,284 -
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9,989	-	-	9,989	9,284 -

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Dirk Gardiner

2 Devon Close

Kenley

Surrey CR8 5BB

31st October 2025

OPINION ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF UPF (1185412)

In my opinion the financial statements of Universal Peace Federation UK

Give a true and fair view of the state of the charity as at 31/12/2024 and of its incoming recourses and application of resources for the year.
The report has been prepared 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.

The information given in the Trustees Annual Report is in keeping with the Charities goals and aims.
Sufficient accounting records have been kept.
I have received all the information and explanations required for completing the accounts for The Charity Commission.
Therefore 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, that accounts records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or that the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.

D Gardiner

Dirk Gardiner

Independent Examiner