Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 01/01/2022 Period start date - To: 31/12/2022 Period end date
Charity name: AGAPE LIFE PROJECT
Charity registration number: 1186712
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 |
We are ardent followers of Jesus Christ and we seek to promote the Christian faith through the provision of charitable services. The object of the CIO is “To advance the Christian faith throughout England and Wales mainly but not exclusively by developing the capacity and skills of the members of the community in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society” |
| 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 |
Purpose 1: Advancement of the Christian Faith Activities: Prayer and worship sessions, bible study and open discussions on thematic issues, evangelism, and festivals Purpose 2: Developing capacity and skills of members of the community in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society. Activities: Adopt a school initiative: With this initiative we partner with a different school every year to support pupils in the graduating classes (GCSE and A Levels) with role models and inspirational career related talks. Mock Interview Workshops: We run capability- based interview workshops and mock interview sessions for people new to the world of work or those who are seeking new employment or even promotion. One key focus will be to build confidence in participants and in their ability to excel. Life and Employability Skills Workshops: In these workshops we focus attention on those core skills, |
| behaviours and attitudes people need to get on in life and thrive in the workplace too. We will also incorporate leadership skills and attitudes expected of leaders in the curriculum for these workshops. |
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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 |
As trustees we have had due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and have carefully focussed our activities on fulfilling this guidance, as shown in the listed activities we were able to do considering our size and the stringent financial constraints within which we have to operate. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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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 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
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 | In 2022 we were able to carry out some activities focused on communities in Nigeria through direct engagement with individuals in the land who helped to deliver projects by direct sponsorship in deprived communities. We focused mainly on virtual meetings and virtual workshops and improved our capability in doing this more effectively. We conducted. • one-to-one counselling sessions • mentoring young adults • prayer sessions • continue to issue our daily tweets “God’s Word for Today” and “Reflection on God’s Word for Today”. Through our Nigerian country coordinator, we delivered: • Classroom renovation projects • Supported a Project Sportivate • Organised Excellent Teachers Award |
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
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Our charity is yet to realise its potential and our financial position reflects this. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We currently do not have a policy for holding reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Nil |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Charity is not in position to hold any reserve yet. |
| 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 | There are no known uncertainties why our charity will not continue as a going concern. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Voluntary donations |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The principal risk we face is not attracting sufficient financial patronage to fully carry out our functions as we desire. |
| 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 |
Our charity is governed by a constitution modelled after the Charity Commission Foundation Model Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The charity is Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) where the trustees are the only members. |
| 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 | Based on our constitution the existing trustees are responsible for recruiting new trustees who are appointed for a period of 4 years. In fulfilling this responsibility, we pay due regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of our charity. We look out for people in the community who share our faith and aspirations to serve others. |
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 | We invite potential trustees to attend a meeting as observers to gain some insight into our charity. Upon acceptance of appointment by new trustees we share with the new trustees the constitution of the charity and the latest Trustees Annual report and Statement of Accounts, along with other relevant documents and policies, including relevant Charity Commission publications. We pay particular attention to reminding all trustees of their responsibility regarding demonstration of public benefit through our activities. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | As a recent start-up the charity trustees are fully responsible for the general control and management of the business of the charity. All trustees work on voluntary basis without remuneration or financial benefits whatsoever. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Our charity works in voluntary collaboration with similar groups in promoting and advancing the Christian faith and serving the community. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Agape Life Project |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1186712 |
| Charity’s principal address | 7 Bell Yard, London WC2A 2JR |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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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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| Michael Kehinde | Chair | |||
| Maryam Olatunde- Kehinde |
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| Omotayo Ayeni | Treasurer | |||
| Adesola Tikare | Secretary | |||
| Magdalene Funmilayo Houston |
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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 N/A Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the N/A assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and N/A 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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| Michael Kehinde | ||
Chair |
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| 28 October 2023 | ||
| 28 October 2023 |